Winter Dreams` war eine der wenigen Balladen von Accept, die dann auch noch erfolgreich war. Klar, dass Udo DIRKSCHNEIDER den Song auch wieder auf seinem „Balls To The Wall Reloaded“ Album dabei hat, das 40 Jahre nach dem Original erscheint. Neu ist bei der Neueinspielung die Zusammenarbeit mit zahlreichen Gastmusikern: Joakim Broden (Sabaton), Biff Byford (Saxon), Mille Petrozza (Kreator), Nils Molin (Amaranthe & Dynazty), Michael Kiske (Helloween), Ylva Eriksson (Brothers Of Metal), Danko Jones, Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Tim Ripper Owens, und eben DORO, die sich bei `Winter Dreams` die Vocals mit Udo teilt. Der Erscheinungstermin des Studioalbums ist der 28. Februar.
Ende des Monats beginnt dann auch die ”Balls To The Wall“ 40th Anniversary Tour“ durch Europa.
UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER sagt über die Zusammenarbeit:
„It was a very special experience for me to re-record ‚Winter Dreams‘ with Doro Pesch. Doro and I have spent so many years together in the scene and there is a deep, almost familial connection between us. Her voice gives this song an incredible magic and emotionality that takes it to a whole new level. It was like a reunion with an old friend for me and together we made ‚Winter Dreams‘ even more intense and personal. It just feels right to share this moment together!“
DORO erklärt:
„‚Balls To The Wall‘ has always been one of my absolute favorite albums. I was really happy to sing the wonderful ‚Winter Dreams‘ in a duet with Udo Dirkschneider and to shoot a great video for it. We have a long friendship and it is always special to work with him.“
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Lyrics:
There`s snow on the mountains
And fog in the street
flickering candles in the room
Hear the churchbell ring
See the children playing I feel their pure delight
And the snow is falling, taking me away
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Reflecting the sound of my heart
It`s my taste of freedom
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Don`t try to tear me apart
Cold winter dreams
Find myself in peace
Warm from underneath
Wish you would be here
In this magic scene
I`ve escaped from reality
Dancing in the snow
Cold, blue sky gives me the innocence I need
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Freezing the heat in my heart
It`s my taste of freedom
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Chill me and tear me apart
Cold winter dreams
The world seemed so clear
Like a wonderful diamond
Can`t imagine there`s meaness
Can`t imagine one lie
But when I`m dead and gone
And snow`s pouring down
I`m burried and covered
Peaceful under millions of stars
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Reflecting the sound of my heart
It`s my taste of freedom
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Don`t try to tear me apart
Cold winter dreams
Cold winter nights
Cold winter dreams
Freezing the heat in my heart
It`s my taste of freedom