Always a Winner

"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"
Single by Pete Murray
from the album Blue Sky Blue
Released10 June 2011 (2011-06-10)
Length4:11
LabelSony
Composer(s)Pete Murray
Pete Murray singles chronology
"Chance to Say Goodbye"
(2008)
"Always a Winner"
(2011)
"Free"
(2011)
Music video
"Always a Winner" on YouTube

Reception

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

  1. "Always a Winner" - 4:11

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2011)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3]38

Year-end charts

Chart (2011)Position
Australian Artist (ARIA Charts)[4]22

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[5]Gold35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Australia10 June 2011[6]Digital downloadSony

References