Love Is a Losing Game
Amy Winehouse
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For you I was the flame Love is a losing game Five story fire as you came Love is losing game One I wished, I never played Oh, what a mess we made And now the final frame Love is a losing game Played out by the band Love is a losing hand More than I could stand Love is a losing hand Self-professed profound Till the chips were down Know you're a gambling man Love is a losing hand Though I battled blind Love is a fate resigned Memories mar my mind Love is a fate resigned Over futile odds And laughed at by the gods And now the final frame Love is a losing game
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Written by: Amy Winehouse
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Love Is a Losing Game" is composed in the key of D minor, highlighting Amy Winehouse's powerful jazz-inspired vocal abilities.
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Release YearThe song was released in 2006 as part of Amy Winehouse's critically acclaimed album, "Back to Black".
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Genre ClassificationThe song is generally classified under the soul genre, with influences from jazz and R&B.
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Award Recognition"Love Is a Losing Game" won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Love Is a Losing Game" was not released as a single until 2007 and unfortunately didn't reach the top 40 on the UK Singles chart.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Mark Ronson, a successful producer who worked extensively with Winehouse.
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Cultural ImpactFollowing Winehouse's untimely death in 2011, "Love Is a Losing Game" became one of her most celebrated songs. George Michael described it as "the greatest record of all time."
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Sam Smith, have done their own renditions of "Love Is a Losing Game" in tribute to Winehouse.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics are believed to draw inspiration from Winehouse's tumultuous personal life and relationships, offering a glimpse of Winehouse's battle with love, echoing sentiments of pain and regret.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was praised by critics for its emotional depth and maturity, with many acknowledging its standard as a classic soul song. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the standout tracks on the "Back to Black" album.
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