<P> `` Winning '' is a pop rock single originally written and recorded by Russ Ballard on his 1976 album of the same name . It was subsequently recorded by Latin rock band Santana for the 1981 album , Zebop ! . The lead vocal on the Santana version was performed by Alex Ligertwood . It was the sixth track on the album and was released as the third single ( backed with `` Brightest Star '' ) and as a promotional music video . The Santana version reached number 2 on the Mainstream Rock Charts and number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 , making it Santana 's ninth most successful song . `` Winning '' was also recorded by Rock / R&B singer Nona Hendryx ( formerly of Labelle ) for her 1977 debut solo album . </P>
<P> `` Winning '' is a pop rock single originally written and recorded by Russ Ballard on his 1976 album of the same name . It was subsequently recorded by Latin rock band Santana for the 1981 album , Zebop ! . The lead vocal on the Santana version was performed by Alex Ligertwood . It was the sixth track on the album and was released as the third single ( backed with `` Brightest Star '' ) and as a promotional music video . The Santana version reached number 2 on the Mainstream Rock Charts and number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 , making it Santana 's ninth most successful song . `` Winning '' was also recorded by Rock / R&B singer Nona Hendryx ( formerly of Labelle ) for her 1977 debut solo album . </P>
who sings lead vocals on winning by santana
who sings lead vocals on winning by santana
Alex Ligertwood
Alex Ligertwood