Queen | A Winter's Tale (Official Video) | Freddies Death Anniversary (RIP) | 1st time reaction. 

Only a free and pure-minded person, on the verge of death, experiencing severe pain and the realization of the hopelessness of his position, could see the beauty of this world and create such wonderful songs as Winter's tale. For me, on November 24, 1991, unfortunately, Farukh Bulsara died, it is very sad, but this is life. But he left behind - Freddie Mercury - a unique image in pop culture, unlike anyone else, who will never die, because legends live forever.

Can you begin to imagine being so close to death and being able to write and sing a song? Most of today’s singers could never reach this level of beauty and quality on their best day. Brian’s playing on the song was like another voice. What an inspiration Freddie is.

He was in Switzerland at their studio because they didn’t hound him there. It’s the last song Freddie wrote by himself. He was looking out the window at the gorgeous scenery and came up with this. The writing on the video is his handwriting from the scrap papers he jotted the song on. It’s a beautiful song. He sang it to a drum beat knowing he wouldn’t last long enough for the music to be added. Heartbreaking, however, shows his love for his music. Hard to believe it’s been 29 years. He’s still with us though. The Red Special was crying. Brian and Roger had a very difficult time putting the Made in Heaven album together sitting in the studio listening to Freddie singing out of the Amps. The burning might represent the fact it was the last song Freddie wrote before he died. By the way, Brian has Freddie’s piano in his home. He mentioned in a documentary that he treasures it and is so happy he has it. His love of his life, Mary, got the lion share of his estate including his home and his share of royalties. They had been together before Queen was Queen. There’s another great song on Innuendo called Don’t Try So Hard that’s awesome.

Freddie lived in Garden Lodge with Peter Freestone (his PA), Joe Fanelli (an exboyfriend that he later hired as his chef) and Jim. He was not on his deathbed when he wrote this one but he knew the end was close.

Freddies last written song, I went to Montreaux a few years ago to Lake Genevre and got to see the hand written lyrics, the whole place is exactly like the song, wonderful wonderful place.

This was the last song he wrote and the second last song he recorded and last song he fully completed.

He stopped recording around May 1991. He wrote this after the Innuendo recordings, and he is singing about what he could see from his house in Montreux. I believe this was the second to last song he recorded and mother love being the last.

And yes, you are right, the Red Special was crying for him, it lost a very close friend, someone that would (and is) be missed forever. And the fire piano, his soul-mate was gone, so it had no reason to keep on playing...maybe...who knows? And John Deacon is not with Roger and Brian because after Freddie's death he considered that the heart and soul of Queen had died, gone. He actually said, "What's the point of having a Ferrari in the garage if there is no one to drive it?" And he left. For John, there could only be Freddie as Queen frontman. Period. And I totally agree with him. Of course Queen music continues, it's too amazing not to, and there can be other singers colaborating with Brian and Roger, but there can not be another Queen frontman. Sorry, in that I'm inflexible. That is why even Adam Lambert is a good singer, that he is, he is not Queen, he just is not. Never.

A dying man, celebrating the beauty he sees around him... joyfully, gratefully. We should all hope to be able to do this when our time comes to say adieu.

If Freddie were still here so would John as well. They are so missed

And still the tears flow. I try not to mourn death but celebrate the life. And this song encapsulates that. Simply beautiful

Richard Young... (a great Freedie's photographer) said in an interview the absolute think for him. " Freddie, became bigger than life itself." So true....

Thank you, thank you Hap for playing this song of Freddie's. I'm crying my eyes and heart out listening to this beautiful song. He sounds like he sang this just yesterday! So very beautiful! The Red Special 🎸 plays so beautifully with Freddie it sounds like its crying also. Will miss him so much, much loved 😢. Thank you again!

Love Freddie’s handwriting in the video.

RIP Freddie. He will always be loved and missed so much. Imagine staring out a window knowing you didn't have long to live and still being able to see the beauty in the world and in life. What strength and courage he had. He left such a beautiful legacy for us in his music and this legend will live on forever.

29 yrs today we lost a legend, the music will live on forever.

´This beautiful song is talking pretty much about Freddie ´s soul, Red Special is also crying here, thank you

My son chose this song for our Mother and Son dance at his Wedding. I've been a Queen fan for 45 years. This has always been one of my favorite songs. Thank you.

OMG - 😭 FREDDIE!! Oh Hap, the handwriting in the video is Freddie’s handwriting. Queen made sure it was included..... “a little this a little that”. The Red Special is mourning Freddie’s passing 😭 JUST BEAUTIFUL

Today is a sad day, according to Jim Hutton Freddie died at 18:48 (soon to be). I often wonder what would he be doing today if he had lived..Writing musicals, or opera? Sitting in a jury of a talent show? (I don't think he would like that :-) Such a loss, we would still be listening wonderful music created by this excpectional man if only destiny had sent him a different way..

11/24/20 29 years without you... Always thanks R.I.P. Freddie ❤⚘👑

Thank you Hap for remembering Freddie today. I still cry when i listen to this. His voice was still so spectacular. I can't believe its been 29 years since Freddie left us. The day the music died. I adored this man and he was my lifetime idol. He just gave us so much. The greatest voice ever. All his fans will love him until we die. He is still so missed. RIP beloved Freddie

Brian’s guitar in this reminds me very much of Bijou, his Red Special is definitely crying in that one. RIP Freddie. Still very much loved and missed by all his fans

Hap, you said it was going to be a special video and song and it certainly was! Beautiful reaction! Yes there is a video about Freddie’s voice, I’ll try to find it for you. Freddie may have lost the battle for his life but he lives on in our hearts and souls forever! And through all his music and the videos. Freddie is singing with the angels in “Heaven” now! RIP my loving, gentle angel. 🧖🏻‍♂️❤️💯‼️🧖🏻‍♂️💋🇺🇸

Freddie been an important part of my life since 1974. His beautiful voice singing amazing songs always made me happy. I have admit I had a big crush on him😊, I will always love The Majestic Freddie Mercury.

What an amazing grace this man experienced. To be that sick and SEE beauty and bliss! What a blessing, to be at a place of acceptance and peace. Thanks Hap and everybody on this forum for sharing. Stay safe

Beautiful, lovely, peaceful song, written and recorded in a time when Freddie knew, he didn't have much time left. So it surely also comprises a bit of transcendence. After his last stay in Montreux back in London he decided to skip all meds except of painkillers. He willingly gave up on some other weeks or days, he stopped fighting the unstoppable, to obtain some peace in his last weeks. RIP Freddie! When I listen to this song, I recognize that the vocal harmonies sound... different. Because Freddie's voice is missing in there. Of course the others did what they could, and they did it very well.

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG! YOU CAN TELL HIS VOICE WAS WEAKENED, BUT DEAR FREDDIE NAILED IT! LIKE HE ALWAYS DID.THANK YOU HAP3 FOR A TRULY BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR FREDDIE ON THIS ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING! R I P. FREDDIE🙏 YOU ARE MISSED.

Thanks for remembering Freddie. 29 years ago we lost him. Next year on September 5th he would been 75 and in November 30 years since his passing.

One of my favorites..perfect choice..now please follow it up with NO ONE BUT YOU. Thank You Freddie ....you live in our hearts forever.

RIP Freddie 29 years ago you left us for something better. John is not with Queen because he could not carry on without Freddie, I think he would be touring if Freddie was still around. Freddie said if he was not with Queen he would become a skip artist, instead he became Gods entertainer

All queen fans still missing him. A wonderful song

Thank you for picking this. Its a testament to the man, that he could look out and feel all this, even approaching the end. Love Freddie always ♥. Great reaction 😊

One very remarkable song from Freddie's last winter in Montreaux, Switzerland. He loved to look at the lake there and that view inspired him. Today is 29 years since Freddie died, but he lives forever with his musical heritage. Queen is one of the most wonderful gatherings of talented people in the history of music, and Freddie Mercury is a masterpiece of nature. Thank you very much and stay healthy.

Wonderful choice! This is the first anniversary for me as well. It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the States and today I’m so thankful for Freddie and that we can listen to his legacy of music even if he isn’t here . He is so missed but will never be forgotten!

It was the last song Freddie wrote and he recorded the vocals & it was indeed the music & the composition was finished off & released on Made in Heaven after he died. Mother love was the last song Freddie recorded in May 1991. He left because he was tired...having not finished it...and he never went back....hence Brian had to sing the last verse. It’s such a sad song but an exceptional vocal

Cheers Haps..........Made In Heaven was their best work in my opinion........where has the last 29 years gone, I remember it like it was yesterday.........RIP Freddie.........Gone but never forgotten.

Well, I've heard this song many times before from the cd, but I got all choked up by the way you reacted, and realized what a huge part he played in our lives. Good choice. Thanks!

I'm so happy you reacted to this beautiful song....RIP Freddie, you are so missed!!!

Thank you for honoring our pretty today emotional day for me I don't know about anybody else but this man is it always will be best singer in the entire world

So perfect to do on the anniversary. Beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. RIP Freddie... 💗

This is Freddie and Queens way of saying when things are on fire, or someone is passing, everything will be ok. New beginnings for sure. What an EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL PLACE, where we are. This life is bliss, some of us just don't know. Queen knows it's possible to have the earth in our hands and to be able to change this earth into a better life for everyone.

The perfect song for today, Hap. It's always been a favourite. ❤

Honoring Freddie today with his last song written. Miss him. A great one. Love this one with his handwriting of the lyrics.

Oh darling! The best forever..we still miss u.beloved Freddie .R.I.P. ....thank you for your reaction..U are so cute!💞

Good song pic for today. RIP His music will live on. ♥️

Beautiful song, beautiful reaction! Next- No one but you. Amazing very sad song

Its al sooooooo beautiful!! Such a heartfelt song, amazing. So much respect for him. R.i.p. our dear Freddie. Thankyou Hap for this Nice reaction as always, Much love❤

Thanks for respect Queen and Freddie so much

Gosh, Hap thank you for featuring this beautiful song today!! I means so much to me. I agree with your summary of Freddie’s piano and the Queen photo burning- I think perhaps it was symbolic of Freddie’s end and Queen as we knew was no more. I really thank you Hap! You are a lovely man-💛🎶

Your reaction brilliant as usual thanks for this beautiful song such a sad day but legends never die 💜 💖

Thanks HAP! It was a great tribute to Freddie. It is a so beautiful song, but sad as well. RIP Freddie We will never forget you!

He wrote it from his hospital bed, he did the keyboards and vocals, Brian, Roger and John did the backing track. The guitar solo by Brian is incredible

Thanks for this, Hap. It's a beautiful song to mark the 29th year of Freddie's passing. Freddie was very lucky to be surrounded by friends when he passed. There was a lot of stigma about AIDS at the time and some people died alone. I read that Freddie helped people that lost their jobs due to illness and couldn't pay their mortgage or rent. He was a very generous and soft-hearted person. Freddie's boyfriend Jim, his chef and ex Joe Fanelli and his PA Peter Freestone all lived at Garden Lodge and Mary visited every day even though she had a toddler and was pregnant with her second child. Freddie had a lot of people that loved him. 💛

Freddie wrote that beautiful song at Montreux, the last 6 months of his precious life were spend there As you already May know, his statue is there and He is visited almost at a daily basis by his loyal fans all over the world What a performer, miss him dearly

29 years ago my heart broke 💔

"Like a landscape painting in the sky" that bit gets me, all the time!

Thank you for your beautiful and respectful reaction for Freddie's anniversary.i love this song choice and it feels like Freddie is winking at you. R.I.P Freddie. 🙏💙🎵💕

This is a beautiful song I’ve been listening to Queen and just Freddie all week it seems like yesterday we lost him left us to soon he had so much more to give life is just not fare some times just like when we lost Elvis at the age of 42 it’s just not fare they say the good die young so sad Love ❤️ from Denise ya Yorkshire lass ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👑👑👑👍🙏🙏👋😘XX

AS daedala mentioned, there is a wonderful photo of Freddie's "song writing scribble book" on a table on the terrace of his beautiful flat he bought with Jim Hutton shortly before he died. They decorated it together.. They never got back there again sadly. Jim said in his book Freddie wanted a photo of them waking around the lake which they did mostly daily, but they didn't have a camera with them & Freddie died before they ever took one. Jim said it is his biggest regret. Imagine that THAT bothered him so much. Freddie initially rented what's known in Switzerland as The Duck House, a lovely little lakefront home (pix are available) . Since Lake Geneva is filled with swans & ducks, Roger jokingly called the lakefront rental house DUCKINGHAM PALACE 🦢 🦆 🦤... Freddie loved the tranquility so then bought the flat on the top floor of another residence on the lake ... there's a beautiful photo of Freddie on that terrace in a light blue suit, very tranquil but also sad knowing what little time they got to enjoy it.. I often wonder did Mary get that place too. Though Freddie once sat in the yard of Garden Lodge, with both Jim & Mary, he stated, perhaps faciously, "You should bury me here in my garden so I can keep an eye on you all"., he did also once say he would only tell Mary. where to put his ashes because "I don't want anyone digging me up !!" So I often wonder wouldn't it make sense if he asked her to spred his ashes over Lake Geneva which he adored for its tranquility...as you can hear in this song... just wishful thinking on my part since his monument is at the Lake as well as the Queen Museum. Such a sad Anniversary 😥 but thank you, HAP, for taking the time to do this video for this anniversary. Your admiration & love for Freddie is apparent .

Today is a rough day for us all, thank you. ❤️

This is actually my favorite Freddie song. Thank you Hap !!

A truly beautiful song by s truly beautiful man Freddie's so missed even after 29yrs❤️

Thank you Hap. Such a beautiful & touching song!!! Freddie's voice is so powerful. I love this song but it makes me so sad. So beautiful. Great reaction as always.

Freddie has been gone for a long time, but will live on forever! RIP my beautiful Man!❤💔❤💔❤💔

Freddie played piano always & wrote "A Winter's Tale" close to his death. The burning of the piano & music is obvious. Represents his loss in a heartbreaking way. My take on that. Yes the guitar made me cry. I'm a 74 yr. old superfan. Queen will never be the same. He died with Jim, Mary & some band members. He is missed. Love the song. When did he record it?? Curious.

John wouldn’t have retired if Freddie had lived. 👑

Love this song. A wonderful testament to the courage and love for music at this time of his suffering RIP Freddie. We miss you

I see everyone has given you the details on this one. That Freddie could see all the beauty around him while knowing how grave his situation was is a testament to his true character. Lovely tribute for a lovely song & a lovely man. Thank you ❤️. Oh the boys thought it was over, all three of them. Good cheer to you. 🥂🥂

A perfect choice, well done. 😹😹😹

I had to get the CD “Made In Heaven” that this song & every one on it are so meaningful and his last works. How wonderful to leave us with this body of work. Remarkable ❤️

I love this song as I knew when freddie in Montreux after strolling over to see his swan freddie sat at the water's edge and was inspired to wrote this beautiful song A Winter's Tale... and said it's a Christmas Song about Switzerland and a life in the mountains i hope I am not mistaken... but its just only my comment thank you for sharing...

Omg Hap thank you so much to react on this song, its perfect this was from Montreux, and its his handwrithing. Brians guitar is crying, and the piano dieath when Freddie does, this song really makes me cry 😭 all in it are so magnifisent beauty.......I love that you ounerh Freddie with dis song, and that you have so beautiful clouth.....you always have but this was exstra, and shows you are a disent ang a real man. Thank you so much dear Hap...👑🎤💕

One of a kind..... Freddy. When he died I had a thought that the world is really going to miss out in the future...........luckily the recorded music is bringing him back fresh every time

For next month, write it on your ToDo-list... "Thank God It's Christmas!" by Queen ;-)

My understanding is that it was written in Montreaux looking out on the Swiss scenery when he was having hospital treatment. I believe he laid the tracks down straight after in the Swiss studio. It’s one of my all time favourites it’s such a simple appreciation with so many undertones and strength of hopeful message and yes Brian May have laid down the guitar after Freddie’s passing (? I don’t know) Phoenix from ashes ? Doesn’t the logo have a Phoenix spanning them all .... ? I don’t know if I am making something that isn’t there but it would fit ?

I think Freddie wanted to take the essence of the beloved instrument ,the piano, with him. A comfort, possibly a a time of so much music still in his heart .i think he wrote the lyrics and music and all there was for someone to finish. I guess Freddie always had his own way of doing things, asi n the making of one vision documentary.

Thank you so much dear Hap for another great reaction and for honoring Freddie's memory ❤. What a beautiful song 💔 I have teary eyes every time. RIP Dear Freddie. You are so missed💖💔💫

Wow, I have never heard this song. It’s so beautiful!! And he had such a beautiful landscape in Montreux to look at and get inspired. Wonderful reaction HAP!! 🌻🌻🌻

Hey there HAP, I see you read my first comment below about Freddie's renting The Duck House on Lake Geneva the first year they got there, which Roger loved to call DUCKINGHAM PALACE. I forgot to point out to you that it's actually shown very briefly in the Winter's Tale video @ 9:30 if you want a quick looksee! It is literally so close to the lake you could squat down & put your hand into the pristine lake water. They all spent quite a bit of time there. Just another little detail tidbit to continue yr quest of getting a true picture of the men & their lives offstage as well. . There were arguments, yes, but there was also alot of humor & brotherly love. So glad to see how you enjoyed Freddie's imaginative lyrics. . I heartily concur the piano burning was a metaphor for Freddie's impending demise. It could have been done merely as an illusion with pyrotechnics & not actually set on fire. I think Freddie would have had your same passionate sensitivity for a piano as almost a living breathing source of music & therefore use camera tricks to only appear to be burned down. Thank you for a very articulate commentary on this song. Freddie had such an appreciation for the earth's natural beauty all around him. His gardens & koi pond at Garden Lodge that were the artwork of Jim Hutton those 6 years they lived together were a source of wonder to Freddie... floral displays & scents permiated every room. Freddie said his favorite special occasion gifts from Jim were always the beautiful floral arrangements that Jim would order from the florist. Such a simple man in many ways. Off topic, love yr vest.

I think the meaning of the piano, represents Freddies own mortality. That he's losing the battle but finds the world so beautiful. As if looking at them for the first time, or possibly for the last time.

Simply Beautiful 💗💗💗💗💗 Queen 👑❤️ Forever and Always 💗💗💗💗

Great reaction HAP. What a beautiful song choice for today. You put a smile on my face today of all days I am truly sad on this date. I miss FREDDIE so much but hearing this song and knowing that FREDDIE is enjoying singing about the place where he was at peace there. QUEEN had a studio there and recorded some of their music. The place is Montreux Switzerland. Thats where his statue is. Thank you HAP for making me smile today. Take care love ya. Your girl, QUEEN BEE.

Grazie grazie mille volte per l’amore che dimostri per Freddie ❤️ Grazie di cuore ❤️Freddie per sempre 🌹🌹🌹

YES, I loved your reaction, I always love your reactions and especially your Queen reactions, done with so much love and sensitivity for this group and Freddie. Thanks ! Merci beaucoup ! by the way, you were very elegant today !

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I think it's one of their most gorgeous songs. When I listen to it, I feel blessed, full of peace. It was the last song he wrote, his last gift to us, and it shows how beautiful his soul was. It's difficult to know what would have happened in a different world, but I believe that with Freddie, Queen would have gone in a different direction and John would have been part of it. Maybe they would have stopped touring at some point in the 90s, though.

Lovely way to mark the day ❤️

This is one song, of many that keeps me gong on bad days/ I have some health issues..

This is one amazing song. To think he was on his death bed writing these beautiful words. He wrote, played piano, and sang this song in his apartment......looking out the window. Just breath taking. Heart breaking and breath taking. Freddie you are so loved. You touched our souls. Kaye

Missing Freddie so much, watching your queen's reaction, over over again😭😭😭

This absolutely breaks my heart. Have been a Freddie Mercury fan for many years. Giving away my age. Why was he taken from us so soon. His talents were endless. A day does not go by that I do not see and listen to Freddie. Keep his legacy alive. Thank you for the video. Over the years you can see how his music evolved. Can only imagine the what ifs if he had lived longer.

Freddie’s actual,song notes are shown in the beginning and throughout

He singing about Montreux in Switzerland...

Thank you l really enjoy your reactions to Queen. Being a huge Queen fan for 40 (cough, cough) plus years 😁 I have a couple of suggestions for you. The holidays are here and Queen has a Christmas song"thank God it's Christmas" also I really enjoy"you don't fool me" off the "made in heaven"album. Thank you again, I've listened to their songs thousands of times over through the years. I find myself going back and trying to listen to them again from your perspective. The music never disappoints!

Freddie was an angel with the soul of a poet : he was in agony , suffering , dying and he looked at the world around him and saw a beautiful , inspirational place 💔

Glad U finally reacted to my favorite Queen song in their whole catalog! Sorry I missed it yesterday,decorating my home for christmas! It to me is a song of joy,hope,love,nature,and the beauty that is Freddie mercury,eveybody else has told u in the comments the story,which I told u before as well,just so glad u reacted to this beautiful song on his angelversary!

29 years ago today.....thank you Hap! This is one of my favorites

Love seeing Freddie's handwriting!!

Great reaction Hap and thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👏. Someone else mentioned that the AIDS vaccine was waiting for sign off and some feel he could have survived had it not taken that time. But I am not convinced ... he had survived more than twice as long as others who had full blown AIDS. He would have been able to get access to the very best of treatments available including test vaccines. We shall never know it all... all we can say is Thank you Freddie ... the legacy you left was priceless👑❣️