THIS WAS ONE TAKE! Queen - A Winters Tale (Official Video) REACTION!

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[@sherryheim5504]

This song and Mother Love were finished after Freddie's death and Brian refused to let anyone else touch them, he said he knew what Freddie wanted and how they should be and that is how Brian intended to present them. It took quite some time until Brian had healed enough to go in and get these two finished but he finally did get it done. Merry Christmas to you and those you love and thank you for this fantastic reaction to such a beautiful song. Freddie wrote this about the place he loved staying in Montreux, on Lake Geneva.

[@theresarandall7448]

Thank you for your information. I always appreciate your knowledge

[@deboraclark5791]

Freddie loved Christmas. Here's a little true Christmas story, from the Queen Roadie named Crystal. He was at Freddie's house and Freddie told him he saw this shirt that was perfect for Crystal's Christmas present. Crystal said Freddie couldn't contain himself, Freddie said, oh I know it's a little early but you must have it now, Freddie ran upstairs and gave Crystal his Christmas present. Crystal said it was the first time he got a Christmas present in May🤣

[@valmacclinchy]

That's such a great story. Thanks for sharing it!

[@GinMae]

Hey, Debbie - the second time my BFF & I saw Queen, we met a couple of roadies.. their names were Crystal and Brian.. they gave us backstage passes, mainly b/c we were standing outside in freezing weather and they felt sorry for us... lol

[@dropzone9639]

What a beautiful song this is. Like a landscape painting in the sky. Thank you Freddie Mercury for this song. Just a couple months before he passed away. This makes me weep. There is so much depth to Freddie. How blessed we are with all his music that will last forever. Love you Freddie Mercury ❤🎵🎤❤❤

[@cathytobias4722]

The beauty of this song is indescribable!! Freddie's voice was so strong until the end and he left us with so much love💞💞 to last through an eternity!! I love him more everyday!!💖💖💖 Merry Christmas to all, be blessed and stay safe!!🥂

[@gillianoneill3375]

Thank you David. Perfect choice. I've been waiting for your Christmas Eve special and you didn't disappoint. Very emotional song especially in the circumstances. Freddie wrote the lyrics in Montreux while looking out over the lake from his apartment. So ill yet still seeing such beauty in his surroundings. What an extraordinary human being he was. This was his last time in Montreux, seeing his beloved swans. Makes you cry just thinking about it. Agree with you on the youthful tone of his voice at this time.....it started with the Miracle album I think and continued to the end. Bless you for doing this. Happy Christmas David. 💕💕💕

[@melissalee5622]

Lovely reaction. This is the last song written by Freddie and the writing on the video is his. Such a beautiful optimistic song considering what Freddie was going through

[@LMTino]

His handwriting is such a delicate touch to this landscape he paints. I find it strangely powerful and personal.

[@lindastodola691]

You found it!! One of my favorites! Freddie was incredibly ill when he sang this- and it’s so amazing! Last year I suggested this to another reactor and he played it.. perfect for today David-. It came from small notes Freddie wrote.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Hi David yes finally got time to watch was worth the wait ❤️ Freddie, Roger & Brian did the backing vocals the song was finished after Freddie had passed away the writing on the video is Freddie’s actual handwriting ❤️ Happy Christmas to you David 🎄🎅

[@AliT0555]

Great reaction to one of my favorite Freddie songs. I love you pointing out all the little nuances!

[@papercup2517]

It always seems to me as if Freddie's eyes were being opened more intensely than ever before to the beauty of the world, even as he was preparing to leave it.

[@pamelatriffon4408]

Thank you! Great reaction as always! This is such a beautiful song. But it's also tinged with a bit of sadness. The fact that Freddie could find beauty in the little things and in nature at this point in his life, so near the end is really a lesson for us all, isn't it!

[@dianecourtney2724]

So happy to see you David👍💕 Thank you for playing this song. So many feelings when I listen to A Winter’s Tale… naturally you caught it when Freddie sings ‘ sends me reeling’ … that slight wistful change in his tone… only a tiny second… always makes me tear up. This song is sad but not… joyful … but not. Can’t figure it out but my feelings are all over the place. That moment when he drags out ‘ it’s all so beautiful’ kills me 😢 every time. Loved it when you said it was Sprinkled with a little chaos 😄 such a perfect description of that potent moment !! Thank you for the most perfect reaction to one of my favorite songs ever ♥️ Merry Christmas !!!

[@deboraclark5791]

Freddie's beautiful song, all the beauty he observed put in this song. Merry Christmas to you.

[@janettesinclair5902]

Thank you for doing one of my very favourites. Don't mind all the "jack that backs" which replay all those delicious moments and special notes from Freddie. Lovely.

[@Anisabell2]

Hello David, so good to see you. This one is one of the most amazing Freddie's songs. He was so ill but still could see the beauty in the small things and give hope to us all. It's like he knew we would need every drop of his hope, his immense love for life. I love listen to this song and every time tears fall down. Happiness and sadness all mixed. Only Freddie could and can do this. I wish you a very special Christmas, filled with Freddie's love. Much love from me and Portugal

[@PedroAscensao-mz3wn]

[@tonyataylor4697]

Happy Christmas and yes Freddie’s fucking amazing!!!

[@dropzone9639]

Freddie said when he couldn't sing anymore, he would die. And he said love was a song, in every key. The world lost a treasure in Freddie Mercury. Merry Christmas from Louisville, Kentucky ❤🎅

[@papercup2517]

Do you happen to remember where it was you heard or read that quote from Freddie, about love being a song in every key? It's a very intriguing statement, and I'd love to check it out. Merry Christmas from Adelaide, Australia.. :-)

[@dropzone9639]

The quote "love is every song, in every key" is from "Funny How Love Is". Queen 11 album in 1974. Didn't get much play, but superb as always. Paper Cut hope you see this as my reply didnt go through...this current video of Winters Tale makes me weep. Like a landscape painting in the sky...our dear dear Freddie. Thank you❤❤❤🎵🎵🎵

[@papercup2517]

@@dropzone9639 Thank you for that. I'll check it out. It's a beautiful video, isn't it, to match the beautiful song. Yes, dear, dear Freddie. How lucky we were to have him with us for the time he spent here.

[@janetschulman7649]

Love seeing his actual handwriting.

[@lynnhoffman247]

Merry Christmas to you and yours, David! 🤗🎄🎅🏻 And everyone else, too 😘

[@nataliebagshaw2773]

Merry Christmas 🤶🎅🎄🎁☃️

[@ellesee7079]

Merry Christmas Lynn 🤗

[@theresarandall7448]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY FELLOW QUEENIE

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This is Freddie's singing Christmas card for us. Have a Merry Christmas, David!

[@marilynsmith9758]

Thanks so much for reacting to this song. Great reaction….beautiful song. One of my favorites…..but then it is impossible to choose favorites with Queen - my favorite band of all time. Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎄💚❤️💚💜💛💜

[@betseyclark2832]

Thank you for doing this song today David! It's just perfect for Christmas eve! Where I am the temperature is 18 degrees F. and we have lots of snow and ice. Seeing the wintry world through Freddie's eyes and hearing his voice makes me feel warmer. And hearing you love it too just makes it so much better. Merry Christmas, David. I also love that they put Freddie's handwriting in the video.

[@valerielansford565]

David, beautiful reaction. I love that The Red Special gets her own perfect mellow solo on this song. A perfect vehicle for her glorious voice. Brian knew exactly what her voice needed to be on this song.

[@ellesee7079]

Beautiful song and a great reaction David. He managed to paint such a beautiful picture of what he could see, which I always find sad as towards the end Freddie began to lose his sight. I hope you and the rest of us have a safe and peaceful, merry Christmas 🎄🤗😘

[@Tom-ek7hc]

Yeah he stopped smoking, touring, etc towards the end so his voice is in much better condition. Great reaction as always. Merry Christmas.

[@davethomas6216]

Ah the last gift the ledgend left us Written by freddie looking out of the window of the duck house Or as roger called it dukingham palace When ever freddie was in montrox He would find time to feed the swans On the lake Happy christmas to you

[@LMTino]

A lovely last blissful day. If I died in the fall or winter and the small, huddled group is gathered in the cemetery, I would LOVE to hear this blasting through the cold crisp air...everyone looking at the landscape painting in the sky! It is the last song he penned solo. A blissful merry holly day sent from NYC area to you and yours.

[@karenj3611]

Beautiful song. Freddie's view of the world from his room in Montreaux. Merry Christmas David.😊🌲

[@Paul-pc2le]

What a magical song, an excellent reaction mate. Happy Christmas and a fantastic New year to you.

[@janetschulman7649]

Thanks David. You look good. Hope you’re feeling well. It’s amazing he could still see the peaceful beauty around his place by the lake. The last few days before he decided to stop his meds. He used to hate their studio in Montreux because there was no night life. He began to love it because people didn’t bother him. They were used to seeing celebrities. He needed the time to just be.

[@rondaryan45]

So glad you chose this song, perfect reaction, ty and have a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@joannedarley1893]

Thank you for this one David, I especially like your interpretation and your deep feeling as a musician for the words and music, it gives even such an old Queenie like me, a new appreciation for their music. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

[@QueenieCarol]

Beautiful reaction too a beautiful song my lovely David. A New Year's special is a great idea too

[@lindastodola691]

Merry Christmas Sweet man. What a beautiful reaction!! You always leave me with new information. New insights to music. You got the history of this song spot on- be well please and take care!

[@marvalstith2749]

Tears of joy from the first sound - the soulful artistry of Freddie continues throughout. Your tone, music to my ears also. Grateful for this. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ❤

[@jackierichardson901]

Wow David that was worth waiting for lovely reaction beautiful song made in montraux when Freddie was looking out of the window thank you happy Christmas to you hope all your wishes come true keep safe and take care of yourself x x❤️❤️

[@janetschulman7649]

The guitar is crying.

[@susaneuliano7692]

A Winters Tale is spectacular even in his physical condition. Freddie put out some of his best works at this time. Every time I hear this, I cry. Mother love was finished by Brian with much difficulty.Very hard under the circumstances. I am reminded how much I miss him.

[@ellenmyers971]

Brian's Guitar is weeping I think !

[@sallymj5588]

Am I dreaming. Sometimes life feels like a dream.

[@peggyh8937]

Great reaction, David, thanks. This is such a beautiful song but it does leave me a bit melancholy...and you're right, Freddie wouldn't want that. Happy Holidays to you, Queen, and all the Queenies out there..

[@padraigfeeney9631]

Merry Christmas David,, Absolute belter for this time of year to review, its one of those songs with such deep meaning,, and sung so tenderly.

[@MartinGarcia-qd3ze]

Hi, I'm Martin 42 from Argentina but living in the UK since Feb 2020. I'm new in the channel and I wish you all the success. Been a Queen fan since I was 10 and they still manage to surprise me. Seeing your videos is also helping me to understand english a bit better, love your accent! I wish you and every one of the members of this channel the best end of 2021 and a wonderful beginning of next year!

[@chelz1972]

Beautiful piece of music! Your observations are spot on. I like Suede as well. Queen, long may she reign.👑

[@taniagariepy]

You are the only one who has done this one this year David, and what a wonderful job. Happy Xmas to you and yours

[@allanriach]

Great reaction for this Christmas special. A nice slow ballad but with a lot going on. Merry Christmas to you and your family David

[@dawnekay1567]

It was his last recording; shortly after that he left Swizerland and went home to die; refusing all meds other than for pain.

[@dianecourtney2724]

😢

[@johngraham5996]

no it was'nt his last recording! 🙄 his last was mother love, because he was going to come back and finish it but he never made it and brian had to add the final vocal, watch one of brian's interviews as he explains it 👑✊🇬🇧

[@alicefarr3927]

This song just breaks my heart and making me feel at peace at the same time. This is by far one song hard to describe. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Sneak65]

Merry Christmas David. Appreciation for everything you do.

[@theresarandall7448]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU FROM MINNESOTA AND FELLOW QUEENIE

[@ellesee7079]

Merry Christmas Darc. Hope you're well.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Hi Darc Helmut !!

[@Sneak65]

@@dianecourtney2724 Hello Diane! Hope all is well.

[@nataliebagshaw2773]

Great reaction. Have a great Christmas 🎄🎅☃️

[@ellenmyers971]

Merry HAPPY CHRISTMAS DAVID 💓 I CAN SEE IT ALL SO CLEAR AN FEEL FREDDIE'S VIBE TEARS ONE OF MY FAVORITE'S 💯🥇💘🌹🥂🌟🎄OH AN I AM HAPPY TO SEE YOU DO A REACTION HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU 🤘✌️❣️

[@maureenmills9986]

Great song David love your reactions. Merry Christmas and a happy new year x

[@The1queencollector]

The recent BBC documentary on Freddie had Freddie's sister Kashmira talking about this song and she sang a few bars to it, very emotional for her and me.

[@pamcastleman5828]

I cried so much after you played this. Thank you so much. I miss Freddie every day.

[@peterphilippi8655]

Merry Christmas my friend!!

[@joribremer5260]

This is my favorite “winterseason” song :) ,it takes you to Montreux in winter time , even if you dont know where it is and how it looks like.. , this song describes how it is , and you know Freddie is at peace there, (why he is loving it there ) , (even in his final year he could go outside with no one is bothering him (especially the British tabloid press)

[@mmaloney4701]

I love this song. Freddie got his inspiration while looking out the window in Switzerland during the end of his time. This was the last song Freddie wrote. When Brian was organizing the video, he thought it would be a nice gesture to add Freddie’s actual handwriting from the lyrics. It was beautifully sung and still brings a tear to my eyes to this day. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@armywife5646]

Merry Christmas David! I hope it's beautiful and blessed🎄❄️☃️

[@CB-kj6xw]

Merry Christmas!

[@pampresley4479]

Merry Christmas David! Thank you.

[@The1queencollector]

I went to Montreau a few years ago to the Studios and lake, this song is exactly what Freddie saw, it is still the same. I saw the hand written lyrics to this song as well, Freddie's last written song, magical and fantastic.

[@nanner3200]

Merry Christmas to you David. You are becoming one of my favorite reactors. I like your take on little things. Notes etc. Pausing....pfffttt. If I want to hear the whole song without commentary I can watch it myself. Keep on being you and we'll keep on enjoying it. (Now I can not leave without my Mom speech. Vaping....as a long time smoker with health issues due to it....OK I'll stop there because it's Christmas. Just keep in mind that Mom said! :) ) A MUCH better 2022 to us all!

[@laurenraubaugh9542]

Freddie wrote this about his view from a lake house he was staying at in Montreux, where he spent a lot of time receiving treatment as well as just staying away from paparazzi (which is why that's where his statue was located). He wrote it not long before he passed away, and the song wasn't released until four years after his death on their album Made in Heaven, as it wasn't finished prior to Freddie's death. Brian said he felt a lot of emotions while adding instrumentals to the song - he said it left an impression on him that Freddie was just purely observing nature and not wallowing in sadness or despair about knowing he didn't have much time left to live. He enjoyed life until the end. Merry Christmas! (**Quick edit: The handwriting in this video is Freddie's own, taken from his notes as he wrote the song).

[@loriannepraznovsky2164]

Merry Christmas to you your family and all, Great song. thanks,

[@barbaratucker6434]

Great reaction! Freddie wrote this song. The hand writing you see in the video is actually Freddie's handwriting! What an exceptional singer and human being to want to leave so much beauty for his fans! He will never e replaced or forgotten.

[@susaneuliano7692]

"A WINTERS TALE"was one of his last. He put his heart and soul into his final music to give us all such a beautiful picture he was seeing and feeling. That is sharing ultimate love. That is why,after 30years he is still loved and missed so deeply. Christmas was his favorite holiday was,hurrying to decorate his apartment in Montreux to spend Christmas...He passed just a month prior... So painful to think of it.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Thank you for your reaction!

[@debbiecook8777]

Thanks for reacting to this beautiful song. Merry Christmas to you and your family David.

[@alainemancini3366]

Dear David, Merry Christmas my friend...wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. 'Made in Heaven' is such a beautiful album... Beautiful Day 'Reprise' is also Killer track...Freddie at his inimitable very best.

[@RashidAli-bp3mr]

You need to react to mother love..

[@geraldburke5147]

It may have been one of his last... but the song he died singing was Mother Love, he died before finishing and Brian May sang the last part to complete the song. Amazing group...

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Have you seen the beautiful view in the video? The swan on the lake? The whole scenery? The house at the lake? The house is/was actually their recording studio in Switzerland where Queen recorded the last album "Made In Heaven" from where this song is taken from. So: If you see this beautiful video and place, keep in mind that Freddie was there, saw it and wrote about it ... *jack

[@debramoore7513]

💟 P E R F E C T 💟 M A G I C ☮️ 💜 THANK YOU, DAVID 💜

[@daveharrison3635]

From one David to another Merry Christmas,Great reaction ,yeah by this point he was really I'll, Freddie would have a slug of vodka and carry one ,such an incredible guy.

[@carlosaaramos]

And "it's a hard life" live in Rio my friend???one of the best songs,emotional...

[@LocondraTimmbernova]

This was the last song Freddie ever wrote, sitting by the window by Geneva Lake marveling at the beauty outside. Brian's guitar solo in this song always felt like Brian and the Red Special crying for Freddie. I can feel their mourning in that solo. I think that was what you were feeling that too. I believe the guitar piece is played on the Deacy Amp that John made while dumpster diving back in the 70's. Brian still has it and treats it like the treasure is truly is after all these years.

[@kuntumlaleanqueezer]

Hi David, have a wonderful day 🌲

[@dawnekay1567]

That's also his handwriting.

[@susaneuliano7692]

I believe your name is Dave and I recently learned thru daily Doug,that Freddie wrote this from his hospital room in Montreux. He was looking out his hospital room window,looking out over Lake Geneva.He wrote these incredible lyrics there. When I heard this,my 💔 heart broke . How purely he loved his kraft. I will never forget him.

[@dropzone9639]

Paper Cut. Thanks for that question. It is an early Queen song and I'll have to look it up. Get back to you on this. From Louisville Kentucky.

[@alicefarr3927]

Beautiful song with beautiful feelings. 💔❤️❤️❤️

[@georgiacoombes699]

Just came across this gem! As always beautifully done David, you are absolutely my favourite reactor to Queen, love how passionate you are & so observant, you have made me notice the little nuances that I had missed through countless times viewing them! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dath2263]

Freddies handwriting in the video

[@giovanisierralta7775]

The last song written by Freddie.

[@michaeldibenedetto5912]

This was his 2nd to last song vocally recorded behind Mother Love. They were both recorded to a click track a few months before his death.

[@sandrabutler7395]

Not necessarily a Christmas song but something that Freddie wrote and recorded in the last few months of his life, it's taken from everything he saw from his flat in Montreux, it was actually recorded just months before, and he did it in one take as per normal,and that's all his handwritten lyrics on the screen, I think the remaining members of Queen put the video together,that's not a note it's Brian bringing in the Red Special

[@roverwaters3875]

Freddie never did "one takes" and quality music is not recorded in one takes anyway

[@RAl-rc7su]

So beautiful

[@bigmallly7863]

One of my all time fav tracks but on the same theme the one that tops it for me is "Mother Love" due to it being his last track.

[@leighloutreedore8926]

Glad to see ya! Love the reaction BUT I have to strongly disagree on one point. I've listened to Freddie since 1973 when he was young loooong before his bravado in his songs. What you are hearing here is a very ferocious voice that is now thin and weaker than ever before BUT because it's Freddie still blows every other singer away. LONG LIVE FREDDIE MERCURY!!! Much love to all out there.

[@trevorgoddard2278]

This is the last song Freddie wrote (one of the three last Freddie songs) "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" (last performed in front of a camera) and "Mother Love" (last recorded, final verse sung by Brian May) are the other two. The other obvious choice for a Queen Christmas song is the only intentional Christmas song they ever made "Thank God It's Christmas" (a failure in the charts because it was released the same year as Band-Aid's charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas"). For the lovers of Queen trivia there is the option to go with the only song to ever be the Christmas No.1 more than once in any of the worlds music charts "Bohemian Rhapsody" (UK Christmas No.1 in 1975 and 1991).

[@bettybaby63]

Yes very important line that is sometimes overlooked in the beauty of the song. Yet, “…it’s bliss.” As far as his vocals evolving. I think in the mid 80s Freddie’s voice was not at its best. He had a number of things that can lead to hurt & strained vocal cords. Harsh schedules, large stadiums, smoking & partying were not good for the voice. When he stopped partying, touring, etc, his voice rested and yes improved. The last 3-4 yrs provided many standout vocals from Freddie. Barcelona was during this period as well. Great reaction as always. Merry Christmas everyone! 🥂

[@Christine-ry1qq]

Bit late to the party … so happy you found this Not gonna add anything.. My fellow fans have said it all. Other than Hats off to Fred’s stamina recording this I hope Im as stoic in my last days God I miss him !! Xxx 😗

[@lindaansford1852]

Thank you. Belated Merry Christmas and early Happy New Year from Australia

[@glenmercury1109]

happy Christmas David great channel

[@lyndascott2298]

Beautiful

[@susaneuliano7692]

This is a masterpiece. So Freddie.

[@flaviamesaglio5429]

Buon Natale 💫💖💖💖

[@annroberts2269]

I never thought about it much when listening to this, but Brian once described the three voices - his, Freddie’s, and Rogers - as melding perfectly together and how they complimented each other, and the richness of Freddie’s voice is definitely missed in the background vocals of this one - but still a lovely song. And yes, I personally think Freddie’s voice changed after he quit smoking. Happy Christmas

[@hisu777]

언제들어도 자꾸 또 듣고싶은 머큐리 보고싶다

[@alicefarr3927]

Can you imagine him on the porch or dock knowing he was in his last phases of life singing this after writing it down. 💔💔💔💔