"Always a Winner" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray. It was released in June 2011 as the lead single from Murray's fifth studio album, Blue Sky Blue. "Always a Winner" peaked at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold.
| "Always a Winner" | ||||
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| Single by Pete Murray | ||||
| from the album Blue Sky Blue | ||||
| Released | 10 June 2011 | |||
| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
| Composer(s) | Pete Murray | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Always a Winner" on YouTube | ||||
Reception edit
In 2019, Forte Magazine ranked "Always a Winner" as Murray's 4th best song, saying, "I'm sure we aren't the only ones who are suckers for a little horns and racing percussion subtlety in the background. 'Always A Winner' is most definitely a winner for any summer session and I'm sure it would sound just as cool stripped back"[1]
In July 2022, Stephen Green from The Music also ranked "Always a Winner" as Murray's 4th best song, saying, "this is one of Pete's most immediate sing-a-long rock songs." Adding, "Featuring a horn section, it's a cracking tune and shows that there are far more strings to the Pete Murray bow than simply acoustic ballads."[2]
Track listing edit
- "Always a Winner" - 4:11
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 38 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2011) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist (ARIA Charts)[4] | 22 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 June 2011[6] | Digital download | Sony |
References edit
- ^ "Our top five Pete Murray tracks". Forte Magazine. January 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Green, Stephen (July 2022). "Pete Murray's Top 10 Songs Ranked". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Pete Murray – Always a Winner". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "2011 ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Always a Winner - single". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 February 2020.