Mike Batt - Winter's Tale (Live at Cadogan Hall)

Live at Cadogan Hall, London, May 2010.
Mike Batt performing with the Secret Symphony Orchestra.

[@craigmchugh4096]

There are not many songs that make me so emotional but this is the one. Such a sweet song ❤️

[@tonykenny1629]

The best Christmas song ever written.

[@lisasimpson600]

Also as "Mistletoe and wine"!

[@annbarnes6767]

A great writer and performer - listened to him for years

[@MasterMuscle100]

How does Mike Batt write the most beautiful songs with lovely melodies .. and lovely words and is just beyond me... from Watership down to Wombles ! What a beautiful Man!

[@barrysolly2637]

Also he has a great singing voice.

[@petraulm6748]

❤❤❤seid 50 Jahren die Liebe meines Lebens ❤❤❤

[@stevesutherland8247]

I’m not crying, you’re crying😢

[@mike.obl.s.b.7200]

Absolutely beautiful. I have always adored this ever since I first heard David Essex's version in the early 1980's. But why does it always give me a lump in my throat (or more)?!

[@benphilips7235]

It's a real tear-jerker, one for an aching heart. I remember listening to this over Christmas 1982, pining for a girl I'd just met.

[@egbertthistlethwaite1092]

Genius! : Excellent!

[@grahamrothwell8236]

STILL listening and loving Thanks.

[@Clavinovaman]

Always good to hear the beautiful oboe in pop songs.

[@thomasarwelellis5318]

I agree, a beautiful instrument and in my opinion so underated

[@HJFGriffith]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

[@LucasDecimus]

@@thomasarwelellis5318 I think it maybe a clarinet but I could be wrong.

[@danielanguita8735]

Mike Batt inspires me! Great musician!

[@johncarney9049]

Just to clear up confusion - in the comments below, loads of people saying Essex's version was the best etc - you should know that the man singing it here Mike Batt actually wrote it for Essex.

[@NickJay]

David Essex's version was superb but never knew until just now that Mike wrote it. Wow.

[@LucasDecimus]

David Essex was singing flat as a fart when he sang this song.

[@NIGHTINGALES]

Beautiful thank you

[@PhilMargetson-pj5sr]

Christmas ain't Christmas till I've heard this song.

[@michealdoyle4318]

Hi all nearly a forgotten classic

[@hervefaro4450]

Beautiful song with top musicians.

[@brynlowe2408]

Absolutely A+++. I LOVE THIS SONG.

[@joanschilling3256]

Love the Moody Blues version.

[@NickJay]

Awesome song. Always brings a tear to my eyes. Great lyrics, beautiful tune ... what's not to like?! :)

[@grahamrothwell8236]

Amazing so personal Thanks for the post.

[@David315842]

Exellent performance Mike. :)

[@vincentedwards6749]

MIKE YOU ARE AN ANGEL. j Vincent Edwards love and peace

[@WomenFromTheMoon]

Wonderful song

[@bronialovell7109]

I've recently been able to re-introduce myself to the magic and phenomenon of Mike Batt. I Knew of Bright Eyes, Winter's Tale, etc. as I was growing up during the 70's & 80's, and felt an affinity with the music, the words etc. But it wasn't until 'The Dream Stone' came to fruition, I could really appreciate what Mr Batt had given me. In short, words, melodies, tune-laden sentiments, that appealed to me as a child, yet inspire me as an adult. "She cooks a mean Hamburger, learnt from a leaflet, better than the kind that you get from a Takeaway... I was born No.17, Romeo, Delta 59, system 605, Unit 91..." Respect to one and all who remember Batt's Masterpiece... Can you remember the latter's Title?

[@johnbales1759]

System 65 on his Zero Zero album.

[@bewi7193]

The Oboe sound is incredible.

[@07jbastos]

Belíssimo concerto, adorei!

[@rothwellss]

AMAZING Thanks for the post

[@bernddieterhermannstamm7802]

Seine Musik ist zum treumen

[@miroslawagnab1999]

piękna muzyka,kocham jego muzykę

[@WomenFromTheMoon]

nice song

[@barrysolly2637]

Also he has a great singing voice.

[@tonysilver7937]

Only 29,000 hits ? Lovely song from Mike prefer this version to others

[@miroslawagnab1999]

jestem tego samego zdania,cudowna piosenka

[@basgizmo]

Ik ben het helemaal met je eens!!

[@thomasobrink5835]

Mike Batt is definitly the the best performer of his own songs. Compared to his, all other versions are just "pale copies" . Merry Christmas to all and keep on wombling!!

[@ziggy8190]

Thomas Öbrink Bright eyes cover by Art Garfunkel is a damn good cover , and if you don't mind me saying better

[@donnabarnes4040]

He didn't write this song. Songwriters: Anthony Christopher Duhig / Jon Field / Glyn Harvard

[@nicokoek4284]

I know of only one cover that is even better than he original. Listen to the version of the Moody Blues on their December album.

[@abergavennyman]

@@donnabarnes4040 Er, yes he did

[@ElvarMasson]

@@donnabarnes4040 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Winter%27s_Tale_(David_Essex_song)

[@raazs35]

katie can sing this so good

[@JeanPaulAZZURRO]

❄️💖❄️💖❄️

[@bigteddy66]

It's the closest thing to crazy. 👏

[@bernddieterhermannstamm7802]

😂sehr gut,

[@raul572001]

No, definately the best is the Moody Blues version by Justine Hayward. But imho is Mike Batt one of the greatest british composers with this piece, Feel like Buddy Holly and alot of other hits.

[@kwilson5832]

This is a fantastic song - I remember being so disappointed that it was beaten to the UK Number 1 by 'Save your Love' by Renee and Renata (remember them!?). I do prefer David Essex's vocals (sorry Mike!), but am blown away by the lyrics, orchestral arrangement, backing singer and the mix. The lyrics are particularly poignant for me, so I do shed a tear or two whenever I listen to it, but I do listen to it every Winter.

[@guynormas]

I Love Songs when they are Sung Live.... I like Davids version, but I like this one better...

[@dirigentmaarten9381]

Great performer and what a beautiful song! Female background singer has problems with following Mike's timing though. This is also the case in other songs of this concert, so maybe her monitor wasn't adjusted right. nevertheless a well-orchestrated version of the composer himself.

[@WomenFromTheMoon]

would like video with lyrics

[@Marlondurran]

But in fairness Essex cracked it..

[@miroslawagnab1999]

czy ktoś wie czy mike Batt będzie gdzieś na żywo występować,czy będzie jego jakiś nowy koncert

[@janjulius64]

wow! Behalve mooie liedjes schrijven kan hij ze ook nog eens mooi zingen

[@rw8733]

Well done, Orinoco Womble.

[@DidiBrit]

My bff’s dad....

[@philip5314]

2:59 Dougal McGuire?

[@MrBryanrowe1973]

David Essex sings it a lot better

[@A74568Z]

I dont understand the appeal of this music. The simple lyrics with an elaborate orchestra? I expect it in pop music. But this?