Love is a Losing Game

Amy Winehouse

About Love is a Losing Game

"Love Is a Losing Game" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her second and final studio album Back to Black (2006). It was chosen as the fifth and final single from Back to Black and was also the final single released in Winehouse's lifetime. The single was released on 10 December 2007 in the United Kingdom. The song was added to BBC Radio 1's playlist on 7 November 2007.


Year:
2006
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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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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. more »

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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.
Release Year
The song was released in 2006 as part of Amy Winehouse's critically acclaimed album, "Back to Black".
Genre Classification
The song is generally classified under the soul genre, with influences from jazz and R&B.
Award Recognition
"Love Is a Losing Game" won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2008.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Producer
The song was produced by Mark Ronson, a successful producer who worked extensively with Winehouse.
Cultural Impact
Following 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."
Cover Versions
Many artists, including Sam Smith, have done their own renditions of "Love Is a Losing Game" in tribute to Winehouse.
Song Inspiration
The 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.
Critical Reception
The 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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