MIKE OLDFIELD To France (1984) [HQ]

Mike Oldfield
"To France"
Single, released 16 June 1984
Album: Discovery (Released: 25 June 1984)
Label: Virgin
"To France" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1984. It is from the album Discovery and features Maggie Reilly on vocals.
The musical theme used in "To France" was also used on the first track on side two of the Discovery album, "Talk About Your Life". It references Mary, Queen of Scots, in its chorus.
"..."To France" holds the perfect mood for a romantic love story without slickness... with it's Kate Bush like melodies and folkish melody motifs. To the end of the track the delicate arrangements change into a wall of sound made of sharp acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and atmospheric keys..." (Progarchives review by Fishy).
Mike Oldfield / vocals, electric, synth, acoustic & electroacoustic guitars, mandolin, Fender Rhodes, synths, electric & synth basses, Oberheim drum machine, percussion
With:
Maggie Reilly / vocals
Simon Phillips / drums
#MikeOldfield #ToFrance #MikeOldfieldToFrance

[@maurocastagnetti3139]

This song is absolutely a masterpiece!

[@juancarlosbernabeaviles]

I agree.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Indeed! I really love it

[@NorceCodine]

This is a ballad about Mary Queen of Scots, which finally being recognized, and is a credit to Mike Oldfield to have such a historic depth. Mary indeed never got to France and ended her life in the Tower of London on the executioner's block, but we can be inspired and reach France, where democracy is not just an empty phrase.

[@princepsgloriae]

Mary Stuart was executed in Fotheringhay Castle, not in the Tower of London.

[@robbiethepict2783]

Vive l'écosse vive nos frères écossais vive l'auld alliance.

[@christophernewman5027]

Still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up...

[@Gambagal]

One of my favorites

[@R75423]

The spirit of Mary Stuart will never die.❤‍🔥

[@Fabi1701A]

I was there in 1984…. 💪❤️🙏

[@Gambagal]

Love Maggie! This is such an amazing song! Still love it after 30 years.

[@dejanristic4715]

Lyrics, music, composition, arrangement... real masterpiece as pop song could be. Listening for 38 years and i can never get tired of it.

[@juancarlosbernabeaviles]

Esta composicion de Mike Oldfield es inclasificable debido a su peculiar estilo.

[@artyomkryukov5910]

Только это не совсем песня, а реальная, весьма печальная история королевы

[@notamcgremlin1345]

There is something about this song that always makes me cry.

[@franckgauthier1978]

something that recalls you some past life

[@tradtke101]

It's okay. France wasn't great. You didn't miss much.

[@nalim81]

The tragic fate of Mary Stuart, definitely

[@CrassulaOvataHobbit]

@@tradtke101 At this time it was great! Now, no, as all occidental countries (look at USA). Note: I am French.

[@tradtke101]

@@CrassulaOvataHobbit you still got them long skinny cigarettes though right? And pretty ladies

[@elintrepidomoncho2779]

Puro Talento!!!!!

[@robertpavlicart1332]

Immortal beauty....the solo is brilliant...

[@schnoggel]

Maggie Reilly and Mike Oldfield........Perfect :)

[@nickcytacki2178]

Mary "Queen of Scots" 💔

[@JazzyKex78]

Brilliant song. Masterful creation. Magical voice from Maggie, amazing guitar, I really like the acoustic during the verses. ❤❤❤

[@punishederic4761]

"Isn't it strange how dreams fade and shimmer" Brilliant, such an excellent line with such poignance. Dreams fade and shimmer, the passion for a dream leaves you but never entirely. It's never hopeless.

[@waldisofficial]

2022! Amazing Voice!

[@juliusnepos6013]

Awesome song

[@neumannkrisztian75]

Szenzációsan megkomponált zene még soha nem láttam az eredeti klippet nagyon tezszik

[@tonichaina3519]

just go back in time and learn music 101..love it

[@AugustaPallini]

MUITO TALENTO,SÓ ELA MESMO,GRANDE MAGGIE REILLY...❤❤❤❤

[@JorisK1980]

This never ages.

[@cesarefoligno7957]

Bellissima...♥️♥️♥️

[@stephlogan1255]

Superbe chanson, merci à vous.

[@HendraSumatera]

You're welcome... Thank you for stopping by here. Regards. HENDRA

[@Snarkoid]

Forever

[@inkanietzkowsky36]

Mary of the Scots is my fafourite queen.this Song tells about her❤

[@ulisesmendoza253]

Preciosa canción; me transporta a 1984

[@maximilianogabriel9982]

A mí transporta a 1300 DC

[@Herbie71]

Thank you for this HQ version!!!!

[@HendraSumatera]

@stefaandk ... You're welcome. Thank you for stopping by. Regards. HENDRA

[@jonhart7630]

This was a massive hit in Europe - got to number one in France. However, the music snobs in England didn't give it any airplay.

[@RizkiAnjani]

Saya baru menemukan Mike Oldfield beberapa bulan ini. Terima kasih Pak Hendra sudah upload. Subscribed. 🙏

[@HendraSumatera]

@RizkyAnjani Sama-sama... Terimakasih jg udah subscribe. Salam sejahtera selalu. HENDRA

[@Bandido894]

Wonderful 1984 memories, for me this is the best of MO/MR NOT moonlinght shadow!

[@HendraSumatera]

Hello Bandido894... Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting. "To France" and "Moonlight Shadows" both are as good and as beautiful. Best regards. HENDRA

[@CrassulaOvataHobbit]

Yes I also prefer "Get to France"!

[@lilianacastorina8157]

Meravigliosa

[@irajic1]

MASTERPIECE

[@tobinotes]

Beautiful!

[@HendraSumatera]

Hello Tobi... Thank you very much for stopping by. Best regards. HENDRA

[@CKDrumming]

Great song!! New for me but I like!! Thank you Hendra!! 👍✌️

[@HendraSumatera]

Yesss! Glad you like it, Chad. Thanks a lot Chad! All the best. HENDRA

[@CKDrumming]

@@HendraSumatera of course your so very welcome!!! Good day to you Hendra!!! 👍✌️

[@BarryPostings21]

Hendra, first time of hearing this, got to be ☆☆☆☆☆, liked a lot......Barry.......thumbs up....

[@HendraSumatera]

Wow...5 stars! Thanks a lot Barry for your appreciation. All the best. HENDRA

[@christineanne1453]

nice one hendra, mike made some great singles especially with Maggie...big like jane and brian.

[@HendraSumatera]

Thanks so much for your appreciation, Jane and Brian. All the best. HENDRA

[@yenireemarquez57]

Nose pero estoyadicto a esta bella camsion

[@HendraSumatera]

@YENIREE MARQUEZ ... Thank you very much for stopping by and watching. I'm glad you like it. Regards. HENDRA

[@JulioManuelGiraldezRial-my9vw]

🥰🥰

[@igordugonjic]

❤

[@aninhadecroix6259]

Amo os clássicos de paixão ❤

[@HendraSumatera]

@Ana Paula D ... Thank you very much for stopping by. Glad you love it. Regards. HENDRA

[@AmAniTe02]

💟

[@JejakRakyat]

Lu emang jos bro...sealiran kayaknya kita ni dalam music... Ini ada unsur celticnya...keren lagu ini

[@HendraSumatera]

Wah...mantap. @chanel dark men thanks udah mampir. Sorry telat bales, coz ga ada notifikasinya. Salam. HENDRA

[@j.r.bertólez3644]

👍🏻

[@brightphoebesays]

It's about Mary Queen of Scots right?

[@HendraSumatera]

Yes, right! She was raised in France, because her mother was French...

[@superbillo28]

SEMBRA IERI…:(

[@HendraSumatera]

Hello Gianni Villani.... Thank you very much for stopping by. Best regards. HENDRA

[@uniexports]

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[@Augustus33333]

moonlight shadow yes, i agree

[@sortabli]

why is france destroyed?

[@cheeseandonions9558]

better than "5 miles out"... maybe not