Queen guitarist Brian May revealed this Monday a new song from the legendary British group, which did not appear on its second album, during a show he presented on Planet Rock radio. The single, titled “Not For Sale (Polar Bear)”, was released during a Christmas special on Monday.
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Recorded for the rock band’s second album, Queen II, released in 1974, the song was ultimately not included. A pirated version of the song, but dating from the days of the group Smile, founded by May before joining Queen, is said to have been circulating among the public.
“It’s a song from a long time ago, but to my knowledge, no one has ever heard this version,” said the guitarist while presenting the song, in which several voices are mixed, one of which seems to be that of singer Freddie Mercury. “I am presenting this version (here), because I am curious to see the reactions of the public,” he added. According to him, the song will appear on the reissue of the album, scheduled for 2026.
In this special show, the guitarist talked about music, curiosities and stories he experienced at Christmas. Queen, formed in 1970, became one of the most iconic rock bands of all time thanks to the vocals of Freddie Mercury, the guitar playing of Brian May, the bass chords of John Deacon and the energetic drums of Roger Taylor.
The group recorded hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Another One Bites the Dust.”
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