Queen to release unheard song 51 years after it was cut from album

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22 Dec 2025 • 4:18 PM MYT
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  • Queen guitarist Sir Brian May is set to play an unreleased Queen track, 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)', for the very first time.
  • The song was originally recorded during the sessions for Queen’s 1974 album, Queen II, but did not make the final cut.
  • Sir Brian will debut the track during his Planet Rock Christmas Special on Monday at 6pm, with a repeat broadcast on Christmas Day at 1pm.
  • He said that no one has heard this specific version, which is a work in progress and will feature in the forthcoming 2026 rerelease of the Queen II album.
  • The radio special will also include Sir Brian’s hand-picked selection of favourite Christmas and seasonal tracks, along with personal reflections.

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