''Sometimes You Win'' is the eighth studio album by

Dr. Hook Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (shortened to Dr. Hook in 1975) is an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles "Sylvia's Mother", " The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972) ...

. The album contains three of the band's most commercially successful singles: "

When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" is an internationally successful single by Dr. Hook. It was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Alabama. Written by Even Stevens, who followed producer Ron Haffkine into the studio bathroom to pitc ...

" (also included on their previous album ''Pleasure and Pain''), "

Better Love Next Time "Better Love Next Time" is a song by Dr. Hook, released as a single in the fall of 1979. It was the first of three singles from their LP ''Sometimes You Win''. Background The lyrics involve the singer comforting and encouraging a grieving and d ...

" and " Sexy Eyes."

Track listing

" (Johnny Slate, Larry Keith, Steve Pippin) – 2:59 #"In Over My Head" (Dan Tyler,

Eddie Rabbitt Edward Thomas Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American country music singer and songwriter. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" ...

, Even Stevens) – 3:40 #" Sexy Eyes" (Bob Mather,

Chris Waters Christopher Waters Dunn, known professionally as Chris Waters is an American singer and songwriter, record producer, and culinary writer. He is the brother of country singer Holly Dunn. Dunn has written and produced many of his sister's singles, ...

Keith Stegall Robert Keith Stegall (born November 1, 1955) is an American country music recording artist and record producer. Active since 1980, Stegall has recorded two major-label studio albums: 1985's ''Keith Stegall'' and 1996's ''Passages'', although he ...

) – 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 Dennis Michael Locorriere (born June 13, 1949; Union City, New Jersey, United States) is the American lead vocalist and guitarist of the country rock group Dr. Hook (formerly Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show).Bonitto, Brian (2014)Hooking up with D ...

Ray Sawyer Ray Sawyer (February 1, 1937 – December 31, 2018) was an American percussionist and vocalist with the 1970s rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Though primarily a backing vocalist and occasional percussionist on congas or maracas, he san ...

) - 2:41 #"

" (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 Sheldon Allan Silverstein (; September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer / songwriter, musician, and playwright. Born and raised in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended universit ...

) – 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 Barry Edward Beckett (February 4, 1943 – June 10, 2009) was an American keyboardist, session musician, record producer, and studio founder. He is best known for his work with David Hood, Jimmy Johnson, and Roger Hawkins, his bandmates in th ...

, Billy Puett,

David Hood David Hood (born September 21, 1943) is an American bassist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He also plays the trombone. He is a member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Early life and education Hood was born in Sheffield, Alabama and attende ...

, Jimmy Johnson, Jon Goin,

Larry Byrom Steppenwolf was an American-Canadian rock band that was prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967 in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian b ...

, Mickey Buckins, Randy McCormick, Rod Smarr, Roger Hawkins,

Shane Keister Shane Keister is an American musician. He is known for his work as a studio musician, writer, arranger and producer. He plays synthesizer, piano, Hammond B3, Synclavier, Fairlight CMI, Fender Rhodes, and others. History Keister was born in Hunti ...

*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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sometimes You Win 1979 albums Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show albums Capitol Records albums Albums produced by Ron Haffkine Albums recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio