| Always a Winner | |
| Cover: | Always_a_Winner_by_Pete_Murray.png |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Pete Murray |
| Album: | Blue Sky Blue |
| Label: | Sony |
| Composer: | Pete Murray |
| Prev Title: | Chance to Say Goodbye |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | Free |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
"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.
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]