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1979 studio album by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
Sometimes You Win is a studio album by the American band
Dr. Hook , released in 1979. It was produced by
Ron Haffkine .
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The album contains three of the band's most commercially successful singles: "
When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman " (also included on their previous album Pleasure and Pain ), "
Better Love Next Time " and "
Sexy Eyes ."
Critical reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating
AllMusic
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The Boston Globe noted that the "seven-piece aggregation has sweetened its sound with strings and delves into disco with a selection of strong material that should appeal to dancers and listeners alike."
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AllMusic deemed the album "something close to a soft rock-disco masterpiece."
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Track listing
"
Better Love Next Time " (Johnny Slate, Larry Keith, Steve Pippin) – 2:59
"In Over My Head" (Dan Tyler,
Eddie Rabbitt ,
Even Stevens) – 3:40
"
Sexy Eyes " (Bob Mather,
Chris Waters ,
Keith Stegall ) – 3:30
"Oh! Jesse" (Sam Weedman) – 2:54
"Years From Now" (Charles Cochran,
Roger Cook ) – 3:14
"I Don't Feel Much Like Smilin'" (
Dennis Locorriere ,
Ray Sawyer ) - 2:41
"
When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman " (Even Stevens) - 3:00
"What Do You Want?" (Eddie Rabbitt, Even Stevens) – 3:08
"Love Monster" (Sam Weedman) – 3:10
"Mountain Mary" (Ray Sawyer,
Shel Silverstein ) – 2:37
"Help Me Mama" (Ray Sawyer, Shel Silverstein) – 4:02
Personnel
Dr. Hook
Ray Sawyer - Guitar, Vocals
Dennis Locorriere - Guitar, Vocals
Billy Francis - Keyboards, Vocals
John Wolters - Drums, Vocals
Rik Elswit - Guitar, Vocals
Jance Garfat - Bass
Bob "Willard" Henke - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Additional musicians
Barry Beckett , Billy Puett,
David Hood ,
Jimmy Johnson , Jon Goin,
Larry Byrom , Mickey Buckins, Randy McCormick, Rod Smarr,
Roger Hawkins ,
Shane Keister
Diane Tidwell, Lisa Silver, Sheri Kramer, The Cherry Sisters - backing vocals
The Nashville Horns - horns
The Shelly Kurland Strings - strings
Production
Pat Holt - Engineer
James Cotton - Engineer
Michael Kanarek - front cover design and illustration
Charts
References
Studio albums Compilations Singles