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Who sang A Winter s Tale?

David Essex released the song A Winter s Tale. Date of release: 1983.

Release date: 1983
Duration: 04:13
Producer(s): Mike Batt
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🎶 A Winter s Tale song analysis
The song is about a failed relationship. The singer talks about the happy memories of that relationship and how it ended. He compares the love story to a winter's tale, which is not special or worthwhile in the grand scheme of things.

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The song is about a failed relationship and how it ended.
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David Essex - Short Biography


- Essex was born David Albert Cook in London, England on July 23, 1947.


- As a teenager, Essex appeared in several West End musicals, including Hair, Godspell and Oliver!


- Essex's first single, "And I Love You So," was released in 1971 and reached the Top 10 in the UK.


- In 1973, Essex had their biggest hit with "Rock On", which reached #1 in the UK and #5 in the US.


- Essex released 19 Top 40 singles in the UK and 16 Top 40 albums.


- In addition to his music career, Essex also had a long career as an actor
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- David Essex released the song "A Winter's Tale" in 1982.

- The song became a hit, reaching number two on the UK singles chart in 1983.

- The song was edged out of the top spot by Phil Collins' cover of "You Can't Hurry Love."

- The song is about a love that lasts through the winter.

- The song was released on the album "The Whisper" in 1983.

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