Winning Ugly

Album: Dirty Work (1986)
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Songfacts®:

  • Along with "Back To Zero," this was one of two songs Mick Jagger wrote for Dirty Work. Keith Richards did most of the work on the album because Jagger was busy promoting his solo album, She's The Boss. Jagger also refused to tour behind Dirty Work, which infuriated Richards.
  • Two extended versions were released as 12-inch singles, the "London Mix" and "NY Mix."

Comments: 3

  • Robert from AustraliaI remember at the time this song was intended to be the third single from Dirty Work.
  • Craig from Melbourne, AustraliaWorst song the Stones ever did.
  • Patrick from Quincy, IlA very underrated song from an underrated album...Patrick...Quincy,Il
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