A Winter's Tale

David Essex

About A Winter's Tale

"A Winter's Tale" is a song performed by David Essex on the 1983 album The Whisper. First released as a single in 1982, it reached #2 in the UK singles chart in January 1983, kept off #1 by Phil Collins's cover version of "You Can't Hurry Love".


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The nights are colder now 
Maybe I should close the door 
And anyway the snow has covered all your footsteps 
And I can follow you no more 

The fire still burns at night 
My memories are warm and clear 
But everybody knows it's hard to be alone at this time of year 

It was only a winter's tale 
Just another winter's tale 
And why should the world take notice 
Of one more love that's failed 

A love that can never be 
Though we meant to love to you and me 
On a worldwide scale we're just another winter's tale 

Why I stand alone 
A bell is ringing far away
I wonder if you hear 
I wonder if you listening 
I wonder where you are today 

Good luck, I wish you well 
For all that wishes may be worth 
I hope that love and strength are with you for the length of your time on earth

It was only a winter's tale 
Just another winter's tale 
And why should the world take notice 
Of one more love that's failed 

It's a love that can never be 
Though we meant to love to you and me 
On a worldwide scale we're just another winter's tale 

It was only a winter's tale 
Just another winter's tale 
And why should the world take notice 
Of one more love that's failed 

It's a love that can never be 
Though we meant to love to you and me 
On a worldwide scale we're just another winter's tale

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David Essex

David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook on 23 July 1947) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen. more »

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"A Winter's Tale" by David Essex was released on the 9th of November, 1982.
Chart Performance
The song managed to rise to number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Christmas Theme
Although there is no explicit mention of Christmas, "A Winter's Tale" is often played around the holiday season because of its festive tone and snowy, winter references.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately four minutes and ten seconds.
Songwriter
The song was written by David Essex along with Geoff Stephens.
Album
"A Winter's Tale" is part of the album 'The Collection.'
Music Video
The music video for the song features David Essex walking through a snowy landscape.
Genre
"A Winter's Tale" is categorized as Pop music under general ballad music style.
Recurring Song
Since its release, "A Winter's Tale" has become a recurring song every winter season, especially in the UK.
Essex’s Christmas Hit
Despite having a considerable range of hits, 'A Winter's Tale' is the only song by Essex associated with Christmas.
Reissues
The song has been reissued and included in several compilations and Christmas collections over the years.
Live Performances
Essex typically performs "A Winter's Tale" during his winter or holiday themed concerts.
Platinum Album
The album 'The Collection,' which includes "A Winter's Tale," went Platinum in the UK.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Matt Terry who performed it on the "X Factor UK" in 2016.

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