Walking Away a Winner
Kathy Mattea
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Many times love is on the table the stakes are high What I thought this was love so I laid it all on the line You nearly took everything I had Never knew I could hurt so bad But I least I left with every peace of this heart of min [Chorus] I'm walking away a winner I'm walking away from a losing game With my pride intact and my vision back I can say I know where I'm going and I know I'll be alright I'm walking away a winner Walking back into my life It was a hard way to go when I didn't know when to leave If you knew all along baby you weren't telling me Now I know I could live or die I'm heading down the right road now Still believing in a way That a real love is meant to be [Chorus] I'm walking away a winner I'm walking away from a losing game With my pride intact and my vision back I can say I know where I'm going and I know I'll be alright I'm walking away a winner Walking back into my life Walking back into my life Walking away a winner Walking back into my life Walking away a winner
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, TOM SHAPIRO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Release Date"Walking Away a Winner" was released on April 11, 1994.
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Album InformationThis song is the title track from Kathy Mattea's seventh studio album, "Walking Away a Winner"
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Chart Performance"Walking Away a Winner" managed to reach number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in the United States.
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GenreThe song is a country music track, showcasing Kathy's signature blend of country-pop.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by hit songwriter Bob DiPiero.
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LengthThe song is 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Josh Leo, who has worked with notable country artists like Alabama and Reba McEntire.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Walking Away a Winner" is about determination and resilience in the face of adversity or a difficult breakup.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in black-and-white and includes Kathy singing in a boxing ring, which serves as a metaphor for her struggle and fight.
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Certified GoldKathy Mattea's album "Walking Away a Winner" was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies sold, with the title track significantly contributing to its success.
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Live PerformancesKathy regularly includes "Walking Away a Winner" in her live performances, and it is considered one of her most popular songs.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise the empowering message of "Walking Away a Winner," especially in the context of the mid-90s, when female artists were pushing for more recognition in country music.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, "Walking Away a Winner" has been notably absent from most cover version lists, proving its unique status in Kathy Mattea's music catalog.
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InfluenceThe success of "Walking Away a Winner" helped to inspire a wave of female empowerment anthems in country music.
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Album ArtThe album cover features Kathy in a black and white photo, symbolizing the duality of the struggles and victories narrated in "Walking Away a Winner."
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