Queen - Great King Rat (Demo - Take 1)

This track premiered at the 19th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. Freddie Mercury counts-in to begin the take. The lyrics are not finished, but are beginning to develop The track goes up to the bridge when Freddie counts-out. This is obviously a very early take, some of the verses are complete, but many are improvised. The music is fairly similar to the album version. As the lyrics are so under-developed in places, it is possible that this demo pre-dates the De Lane Lea sessions by some time.
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