A Winters Tale.

What do you think a winters tale is about. Is it a xmas song?

Totally agree with you!! I imagine Montreux the way it's described in that song... So I think it is about Montreux...

Of course it is about montreaux.
Jim Hutton has confirmed that freddie wrote that song down by the lake in montreaux.

I personally think that the song echoes the thoughts and feelings of a man realising that the end is near and appreciating the beauty of the world around him, remembering his own fun and laughter resonating from the sounds of the young children. He also appreciates and see's the beauty of his surroundings and is thinking 'why haven't I noticed this before?', those mountains "..zoomin' higher", a "..breathtaking scene". And maybe there's sadness in that he'll never have another "cosy fireside chat.."

It's an absolutely gorgeous song. Every time I hear it, I want to go and visit the statue and Duck House and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Some day, one day!

I simply ADORE this song and am often heard singing it on the bus or subway;-)

I advise you to watch "The Untold Story" Joe Satriani. Nice documentary if you want to know something about Freddie and Queen.

it reminds me of the musical grease. you know, the part where frenchie has just dyed her hair pink, and some guy starts singing 'beauty school drop out'. i have no idea how i got that connection, but i have

monte

I've know loads about queen butwill watch the untold story as i have it taped of the telly.

Maybe Freddie liked winter and wanted to write a song about it. I think it's quite moving.

This song is about Montreux. When I listen to this one I always imagine this extraordinary place... It is bliss...