Queen - A Winter's Tale

"A Winter's Tale" is a song by Queen, from the album Made in Heaven, released in 1995 after Freddie Mercury's death in 1991. It was written during the sessions from the album Innuendo, inspired as Mercury was staring out the windows of their recording studio, at Lake Geneva. The song has a psychedelic, dreamy feel, and describes what Mercury saw outside the windows.
It was said to have been recorded 2 weeks before Mercury's death. He wrote, composed, and did the vocals and keyboards for it. In the documentary "Queen - Champions of The World," it was stated that this was if not the first then an extremely rare style of recording for Freddie, as it was all performed in one take live in the studio. It was stated in the film that Freddie had always insisted upon music being completed prior to the vocal arrangement beginning, but acknowledged that he had little time left and there was not enough time to have it completed in time.
The song was released as the second single from the album. In the UK the single was also available in a special limited edition green paper CD case which resembled Christmas wrapper.
The music video, produced after his death, was an epitaph, as Mercury's actual written song notes were displayed alongside imagery and clips of Mercury's past performances.
Its winter-fall
Red skies are gleaming - oh -
Sea-gulls are flyin over
Swans are floatin by
Smoking chimney-tops
Am I dreaming...
Am I dreaming...?
The nights draw in
Theres a silky moon up in the sky - yeah -
Children are fantasising
Grown-ups are standin by
What a super feeling
Am I dreaming...
Am I dreaming...?
Woh-woh-woh-woh
(dreaming)
So quiet and peaceful
Tranquil and blissful
Theres a kind of magic in the air
What a truly magnificent view
A breathtaking scene
With the dreams of the world
In the palm of your hand
(dreaming)
A cosy fireside chat
A little this, a little that
Sound of merry laughter skippin by
Gentle rain beatin on my face
What an extraordinary place!
And the dreams of the child
Is the hope of the man
Its all so beautiful
Like a landscape painting in the sky - yeah -
Mountains are zoomin higher - mm -
Little girls scream an cry
My world is spinnin and spinnin and spinnin
Its unbelievable
Sends me reeling
Am I dreaming...
Am I dreaming...?
Oooh - its bliss.

[@angellucas-ranck9594]

There never has been a voice like Freddie’s before or after his death. Miss you Freddie Darling. Queen without Freddie isn’t the same. They just don’t make music like they did when Freddie was alive. Am I the only one who thinks the world has truly gone downhill since he died?

[@Lin-bt4pk]

Not the only person, somehow it's true. Downhill. 😢❤

[@JodieLeith160]

I remember when you did this video. It is So Beautiful. RIP Freddie Mercury

[@user-wj4jd5xj4n]

Лучший вокал на земле!!! Этот голос на века, время над ним не властно.

[@Zumba-s1l]

And spinning,watt a mogniffice marchuinny(. 3:25 ).616161004

[@user-yx2mo6yp9q]

Если бы эту песню пел кто то другой, она была бы обычной песней. Но исполняет Фредди, и поэтому это шедевр. Очень красивая песня,великолепный вокал Фредди Меркьюри!

[@Zumba-s1l]

Da Svetlana,vernee vblizy so vsoinmi Rmasheelda.

[@islandelemodele793]

Legendaire freddie !!!!!! Intemporel voix

[@martinia.bratislava]

Freddie, we miss you......we really miss you.. 😪😢

[@Zumba-s1l]

Hdhwk!

[@user-om4ke1vq8t]

Самый талантливый,самый яркий,самый ранимый! Не могу спокойно слушать,без слез.Как могло все быть без него? Не могло,поэтому он был и будет всегда!!!

[@vincenzosalzano2018]

Io sono un poveraccio è meglio che sei vicino a uno ha il denaro è hai detto niente per te fondi intestato solo a Quindi come pensare e se lucida quando ragioni con me faccio un esempio se tu hai detto sono 12 anni Matteo ha 8 anni, come potevo succedere non succede i

[@natalyahatalya652]

КАКОЙ ГОЛОС!!! Слушаю,слушаю и не могу наслушаться!ФРЕДДИ.....

[@cynthiadeverchin2682]

Magnifique 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜

[@jrxdarya9789]

Фредди ,ты любовь всей моей жизни,у меня не один день не проходит без твоих песен,ты моё вдохновенье и мой Ангел,как сильно я тебя люблю.,и таких как я огромное множество.Ты с нами,в сердцах и по жизни.

[@waldemarpolewacz3772]

Kochany utwór ......:)))))))

[@perlawilliams8846]

He is singing like a Angel. That angel is in heaven singing to God.

[@user-ti2gb6ks4p]

Бесподобный !!!Лучший из лучших!!!

[@yteduser]

Seeing so much beauty while he was experiencing the ugliness of what his illness was bringing to him. The very reason why he could write beautiful lyrics in his songs--his inner self was beautiful as well. Incredible human. He deserves to be a legend. The way he sang, "so beeea-uuu-tiful" was just BEAUTIFUL and touching.

[@ARKTURable]

ВЕЛИКИЙ ЧЕЛОВЕК. ВЕЧНАЯ ЕМУ ПАМЯТЬ.

[@lidiafuchs1688]

Tão linda

[@javiernazar3830]

The guitar of Brian May sounds so softly in this song. Freddy, how I miss you...

[@vincenzosalzano2018]

ci sono avverate le tue Leggi la scritta sulla ti porterò dei quartieri dove non batte il dove il sole non si Perdonami sono ignorante ho fatto solo la terza elementare😮 Scusami Chi ha un fratello ignorante analfabeta passo bugiardo troppi difetti che non permettere di essere oliato da tutti Grazie che me l'hai fatto capire e l'hai detto in una maniera raffinata sai vincere proprio bene non puoi negare se sei simile a me in questo momento di follia totale Ora vorrei il soggetto nelle mie mani e il tuo braccio destro a difendere il suo papà specchietti un pazzo 😮

[@kirstenjohnjaysonmay5774]

Love me some Freddie, his voice makes me believe, we should seek beauty, irrespective darkness. He was an angel, to open our eyes, God is real😍#rippeacemrangelvoice😘

[@doraf5587]

Absolutely beautiful music and lyrics!! Freddie, you are one of a kind!!! Forever loving you...❤️😭😭

[@itob.9231]

Voce Bellissima! Artista Eccezionale

[@bobbed1720]

i really remember this song as my wife was in hospital because we lost our baby at 6 month's and i remember this playing on the radio as i was driving home crying. when i got home i bought the album next day and put this track on again. this still makes me cry but at the same time it's is such a beautiful song. miss you baby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx daddy

Ma chanson préférée de Freddie...Sa voix me transporte très loin. Il me manque tellement !!!

[@elijiosalas7790]

M deja sin habla , hermossa melodia x siempre mercury

[@008artem]

Великий исполнитель , великий...Царство небесное тебе Фреди..

[@patriziadominici9548]

Sei tutt'ora il meglio . Non ti dimenticherò mai !

[@janhunt585]

Dammit, I break down and cry and cry when I watch this. I don't watch it very often for that reason. It's all so beautiful, and so are you Freddie.

[@paula3280]

I can't begin to convey the feeling I get when I listen to this masterpiece. My heart aches when I think of Freddie singing this beautiful song and how he must have been feeling with his illness. I want to thank "Queen" for keeping his memory alive and sharing their memories with all of us. This song is so special , I can close my eyes, DREAM and listen to this over and over again. Hopefully Freddie is in a better place with no more pain. Thank you Queen

[@diannawilhite4045]

Jeepergirl I totally agree. I love, love this song. And what a tribute to Freddie that he could be so ill yet perform so beautifully. I only very recently come to be truly aware of Queen. Country girl back then with country music. But not I listen to Queen and Freddie every day. This song multiple times daily.

[@allisonpayne6882]

Beautiful sentiment. It must have been very difficult for the band to work on this after he passed.

[@wwewrestling3574]

What are we going to do when Brian may, john deacon and roger taylor all die in the future

[@mariasoto7975]

Happy birthday Freddie! I hope that where you are you are finally resting peacefully. Love you and miss you so much Freddie. ❤❤❤❤

[@dianafallon9807]

One of the most beautiful talents the world was graced with. Greatly missed!!! I still love you Freddie!! Thank you so much for what you left us!! A gift for all your fans!!

[@thejuma4266]

La mejor

[@bulsaralinda]

this song is so very beautiful. i adore it so much. music like this makes me feel so proud to be a queen fan. .. and not only.

[@sarnieken]

this song reminds me of going to my brother's family in Scotland. The scenery, the snow capped mountains and going to see family. This song is the perfect soundtrack for that.

[@elissaschornstein5903]

Beautiful song by Freddie Mercury. Freddie is in great voice here as always. Miss your amazing voice and writing talents so much. But through your music you will always be with us. Freddie 's music is timeless. He will always be current. A classy Act .RIP.

[@user-vk5qd1ym7s]

SEI TROPPO GRANDE FREDDIE, AMORE DELLA MUSICA... UNA VOCE CALDA, INARRIVABILE, MALEDETTAMENTE UNICA, IRRIPETIBILE❤❤❤❤QUANTO CI MANCHI 😢😢😢

[@Lin-bt4pk]

Yes, and so many feel like you, by comments.❤❤😢😢❤

[@frankromine4138]

Just beautiful and amazing. Rest in peace Freddie Mercury....

[@boyeskanal9523]

I love this song and video 🌹Beautifull picture, love Freddie and his voice🌹Love from Danmark Anja 🌹

[@MrMarco2486]

Anyone who knows the place He is talking about in the song knows the magic of this piece of paradise. RIP Fred. Thanks to you and the group for all the wonderful memories.

[@tj81468]

The King of Queen........Freddie Mercury was and always will be the perfect example of a one-of-a-kind irreplacable talent!!

[@Alex-px8pd]

It's a beautiful song ❤️ Freddie is best of the best 👑

[@Rosem-zf3bb]

Queen A Winters Tale. Beautiful song. I still love you Freddie Mercury. R.IP. #Loyal

[@maggievillacis5929]

I never will leave to listen to Queen!

[@patriciathomas1533]

I love this song takes me back many years 🙏

[@PamelaKW]

Freddie Mercury's Music is so Beautiful, he remains One of a Kind Legend!

[@erikarodeghiero5785]

Beautiful song... a long and sweet dream!!! I still love you freddie...😘

[@rosylabella144]

Immortal Freddie Mercury

[@franciscobozzolani]

God, Freddie Mercury is God. He was a legend, now he is a god.

[@jozefhavranek9277]

Bolo to geniálne !

[@lizsweeney7490]

Beautiful

[@georgegordo6879]

Freddie FORVER .. still his legacys live son 2017 so missed

[@elviracandela1352]

What a beautiful song,and bryans guitar is crying

[@Oleander3333]

How could a dying man possibly still sing with such power and energy?! God can take his life but not his will and passion.

[@anamariahensel2072]

We miss you, Freddie!!! Nobody like you.

[@WingMercury]

This song always calms me. I'm just dreaming while listening to Freddie's magic voice, I see all the things he's singing about, and at the same time, I know he will never really die, because he will never be forgotten.

[@herszch]

This song really makes me cry... Is the most beautiful song in all the world, in the view of a man who knew that will die... it's unbelievable, for me... no doub't. Songs like this, makes me wonder why I am a Queenier... It's Blissfull!!

[@koekjeslachen543]

WINTER TALE IS A GREAT SONG

[@KarlaHafdahl]

It's beautiful

[@fredka1984]

tak, Freddie odszedł 21 lat temu, ale nadal żyje w nas, żyje muzyka, wspomnienia, filmy i clipy... :))))

[@vshinachin1418]

absolutely perfect! miss u freddie

[@s.v.a]

My heart breaks apart when I hear this but when I hear 'Winter's tale' the actual song name I feel happy to know he is where he wants to be. :)

[@jeffstewart3342]

What a beautiful song

[@barbarawilson6321]

OMG. What an awesome romantic song.

[@SilkyCinnamon20]

24 November 2012... so it is 21 years from the day when we lost Freddie. This song is one of his last songs, so I chose this one to write some words from my heart. Freddie darling! I can't believe it is already 21 years from that day... Where have all these years gone?? Freddie, thank you for your music and thank you for everything! I miss you and I wish you were here among us...

[@larrissa31]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard, to think that Freddie was so ill, but he still had that magical voice, & the lyrics, they make my eyes fill with tears, I have all the music they ever recorded. When I think how much you suffered, you were so brave, thank God that he put you on this earth, but sadly for only a short time, we all miss you, Freddie. RIP. ♥

[@booopdooop]

Astonishing music, astonishing band!

[@renzoardizzone3080]

SCOMMETTO CHE NESSUN ALTRO CANTANTE AL MONDO AVREBBE AVUTO FINO ALLA FINE LA FORZA X CANTARE,PUR ESSENDO DISTRUTTO DALLA MALATTIA, AVEVA ANC LA VOCE PIU BELLA AL MONDO. TI AMO

[@Tee23qu]

Omg this is amazing 😍😍❤️

[@lanisalas206]

A sweet winter lullaby!!

[@doraf5587]

I wander what took Bryan and Roger so long to bring these songs for us to listen to!!!😭

[@renzoardizzone3080]

MI SEMBRA INCREDIBILE, CHE AVESSE ANCORA 1 VOCE COSI BELLA PRIMA DI ANDARSENE DA GRANDE. NON TI POSSO SCORDARE FREDDY

[@Squab1972]

Beautiful song....i still miss you Freddie xxx

[@narongullie4617]

Best song ever. Thank u Freddie.

[@sherylw4599]

beautiful song, beautiful video

[@colintoddera2994]

it was all about the music.... like he said to brian just record the verses and do the rest when I'm gone. miss ya freddie

[@Lin-bt4pk]

Pain.❤

[@ung73]

I'm fly.. this is so beautiful song.

[@MrEresix]

Do you have the same felling when you listen to this song, that Freddie surely was unbelievably warm person?...

[@barbarawilson6321]

I do.

[@GabriellaPungor]

Thank You

[@arslonbekmamiyev6685]

Фредди меркюри пока мы живём он наших сердцах на всю жизнь хотим показали ещё которое что мы не видели видео клипи мы хотим всегда его видит слушать его красивую улыбку он вечно с нами. ваисова зухра. узбекистан

[@snertjongc]

After all those years, i stil miss you freddy. Youre music never dies :D Thnx for posting :-)

[@user-yy4fr1rn8k]

Solo el podía cantar así 😢 pura sensibilidad, bueno según la canción y el momento , por eso es y será leyenda ❤

[@kearonandrewobrien7460]

its all so magic

[@Squab1972]

One of the best voices in the business GBNF RIP Freddie

[@Dav1988iD]

Such powerful voice and lyrics, touches the depths of the soul. We miss you Freddie...

[@tebel9535]

Freddie un mito per sempre!!!

[@mable2521]

This song bring peace to my soul

[@TheAntyC]

...a kind of magic

[@fabriceclemencon9431]

Love Freddie mercury 😘💖

[@brian5606]

R.I.P. Big Buddy . . . We all miss you man

[@dariocarminati6322]

it's so said and beautiful... i love you freddie...

[@KreativeSpinnerin]

Can anybody just capture this moment for a life time?! OMG!!! 0__0 0:07 I miss you Freddie!!

[@john111257]

full of christmas magic..close your eyes and feel it

[@johngerard6252]

Love the song god bless

[@fredka1984]

Drogi kolego lub koleżanko Fredo to wielki artysta:) Brak słów, aby opisać to co stworzył.... Piękna piosenka.....

[@magorzataskrzydo5415]

i miss you Freedie so much

[@TheMarrification]

20 years ago on the 24th of this month! This song would be a great dedication to him especially descriptive of this time of year to, post it on your social networking pages on that day :)

[@jfk5star]

Fantastic Freddie JFK5* /,,/ beautiful song

[@barbarawilson6321]

I'm sixteen again and in love. This lifts my tired old spirit to soaring heights.

[@williammclean8590]

A magnificent song 👑

[@BadaBingBadaBoom012]

The god of music...untouchable

[@vannicecchinato.7089]

is magic

[@j.projodihardjo8139]

Chaque fois quand je passe devant ta statue, à Montreux, je ressens bien que tu nous manques. Repose en paix, Freddi !

[@kg-crewmetokh7507]

Beatifull!!!!!!!!!

[@pierojosephayalavasquez4457]

Miss you freddie

[@queenforever1964]

Miss him every day.................. :-(

[@johnclark3697]

+queenforever1964 we all do.its so wrong.

[@parwintabraz4507]

i miss him so much every day