"We're a Winner" is a 1967 single recorded by The Impressions for the ABC-Paramount label. Written and produced by Impressions lead singer Curtis Mayfield, the song is notable as one of the most prominent popular recordings dealing with the subject of black pride. The phrase "We're a Winner" was later used as the motto of Mayfield's record label Curtom Records. Personnel Lead vocals and guitar by Curtis Mayfield Background vocals by Sam Gooden and Fred Cash Guitar by Phil Upchurch Bass guitar by Lenny Brown Drums by Billy Griffin Produced, arranged, and conducted by Johnny Pate Chart performance The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was the number-one single on the Billboard R&B Chart during the week of March 1, 1968. See also Civil rights movement in popular culture References External links Hogan, Ed. "[ We're a Winner]". ''Allmusic.com 1967 singles ABC Records singles Protest songs The Impressions songs Songs written by Curtis Mayfield 1967 songs Civil rights movement in popular culture