You Can Win If You Want

Modern Talking

About You Can Win If You Want

You Can Win If You Want is Modern Talking's second single released from their debut album The 1st Album. The single was released on 13 March 1985 and entered the top 10 in Germany on 13 May 1985, after spending three weeks within the top-5, the single reached the top eventually going gold and selling well over 250,000 units in Germany alone. The single peaked at No. 8 in France where it also reached a gold status for sales of 500,000 units. The video for the song was shot at Bavaria Studios in Munich and directed by Michael Bentele.  


Year:
1998
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You packed your things in a carpetbag
Left and never looking back
Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes
Music wherever you go
You don't fit in a smalltown world
But I feel you're the girl for me
Rings on your fingers, paint on your toes
You're leaving town where nobody knows

You can win if you want
If you want it, you will win
On your way you will see that life is more than fantasy
Take my hand, follow me
Oh, you've got a brand new friend for your life

You can win if you want
If you want it you will win
Oh, come on, take a chance for a brand new wild romance
Take my hand for the night
And your feelings will be right, hold me tight

Oh, darkness finds you on your own
Endless highways keep on rolling on
You're miles and miles from your home
But you never want to phone your home
A steady job and a nice young man
Your parents had your future planned
Rings on your finger, paint on your toes
That's the way your story goes

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Modern Talking

Modern Talking was a German synthpop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top five in many countries. Some of their most popular and widely known singles are "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", "You Can Win If You Want", "Cheri, Cheri Lady", "Brother Louie", "Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)" and "Geronimo's Cadillac". more »

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Written by: Dieter Bohlen

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"You Can Win If You Want" is a song in the Eurodisco genre, reflecting the upbeat, danceable characteristics of the mid-1980s Eurodance music scene.
Debut Album Appearance
It was the second track on their debut album "The 1st Album", which was released by Hansa records in 1985.
Chart Performance
The song went on to become a chart-topper in Germany (their homeland), Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden. It further reached the top ten in Norway, Spain, the Netherlands, and South Africa.
Songwriters
The song was composed by German music producer Dieter Bohlen and English lyricist Steve Benson (a pseudonym used by Dieter Bohlen himself).
Video Spotlight
The music video for the song features some of the icons of the eighties, like the DeLorean car, a staple in famous movies like "Back to The Future".
Cover Versions
It was later covered by a multitude of artists, including Chris Norman, Thomas Anders (who was a part of Modern Talking), and many others.
Re-release
In 1998, a new rap version of the song was released featuring Eric Singleton, further earning the song modern-day recognition.
Musical Style
It is well known for its distinctive combination of synthpop and new wave elements along with catchy melodic hooks.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, "You Can Win If You Want" has been lauded for its positive and motivating message, encouraging listeners not to give up on their dreams and be confident in their abilities to achieve their goals.
Influence
As one of Modern Talking's biggest hits, it played a significant role in the group's rise to prominence and influenced the music of other European synthpop groups.

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