Queen, "Great King Rat (De Lane Lea Demo)"

Track 3 from disc 2 ("Bonus EP") of the 2011 remastered ed. of their eponymous debut album (UK: EMI; US: Elektra, 1973). Composed by Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara; 1946-91). Produced by Queen; engineered by Louie Austin; recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, in mid-1971. Sourced from the original 12" acetate. Cover based on a photo, by Douglas Puddifoot, of Queen performing (as opening act for Sparks) at the Marquee Club, London, on 20 Dec. 1972

[@Ypipable]

Demo's can be quite fun.

[@RabuHina]

Yeah! It's pretty much an alternate and interesting version of the song

[@Mr.Guild1971]

This song pops in my head soooo often

[@thirstycromwell4289]

One of the best bands.

[@kincider9442]

Gooooooooooooooooood

[@fionngevurah]

I actually prefer all these demos over the songs.

[@akadague5533]

And me

[@deansusec8745]

I actually prefer most of the older stuff overall.