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and hangman, but this song was played only in the first concerts.
the logical one is good to think, but it does not to live
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]jeroen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Nice overview, but of course very far from complete...

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As I said, and I see that people didn't notice, I didn't write the list - it was compiled by someone from QueenOnline. I only copied and pasted and added certain things I could remember from memory.

So, why not add your own thoughts to make it closer to complete?[/QUOTE]
No offence to you at all, Lester! :-)
John S's lists are far from complete as well...

My problem is the guy requesting this...
The guy requesting this 'complete' list did not deserve your work. What does he want us to do? Take John S's ultimate collection, delete everything except for the song-titles??

Only because he is too lazy to read?
By the way:

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME]PRE-QUEEN DEMOS

1984 Guitar/vocals by Brian May, vocals by Tim Staffell - 1964-1968. All tracks below were recorded at Thames Television studios in early 1967.)
- Hold On! I'm Coming (originally by Sam & Dave)
- Knock On Wood (originally by Otis Redding)
- N.S.U. (originally by Cream)
- How Can It Be (originally by The Birds)
- Step On Me (Take 1) by 1984
- Step On Me (Take 2) by 1984
- Purple Haze (originally by Jimi Hendrix)
- Our Love Is Driftin' (originally by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band)
- Remember (originally by Jimi Hendrix)
- Sweet Wine (originally by Cream)


Smile (Guitar/vocals/backing vocals by Brian May --- Drums/vocals/backing vocals by Roger Taylor ---> 1968-1970.)
- Doin' All Right
- Blag
- April Lady
- Polar Bear
- Earth
- Step On Me

IBEX (Freddie Mercury on vocals. Tracks below are from a live concert at the Liverpool Sink Club on the 9th September 1969. They were recorded on a reel-to-reel tape recorder.)
- Communication Breakdown (originally by Led Zeppelin)
- Rain (originally by The Beatles)
- We're Going Wrong (originally by Cream)
- Rock Me Baby (originally by Jimi Hendrix)
- Stone Free (originally by Jimi Hendrix)
- Jailhouse Rock (originally by Elvis Presley)
- Crossroads (originally by Cream)
- Vagabond Outcast by IBEX
- We're going home (originally by Ten Years After, arrangement by Ibex)



Larry Lurex (Freddie Mercury on vocals, Brian May on guitar, Roger Taylor on drums ---> 1972.)
- I Can Hear Music (originally by The Beach Boys)
- Goin' Back (originally by Carole King)

BBC Sessions #2 - 25th July 1973
- Keep Yourself Alive
- Liar
- See What A Fool I've Been ('Serious' version with alternate lyrics)
- Son And Daughter

BBC Sessions #4 - 3rd April 1974
- Modern Times Rock n' Roll
- Nevermore
- White Queen (As It Began) (featuring Freddie Mercury on piano)
- March Of The Black Queen (Album version that fades out at the intro of Funny How Love Is

BBC Sessions #5 - 16th October 1974
- Now I'm Here
- Stone Cold Crazy
- Flick Of The Wrist
- Tenement Funster


BBC Session #6 - 28th October 1977
- Spread Your Wings (Heavy rock version)
- It's Late (featuring electronic/synthesised section, similar to Get Down Make Love)
- My Melancholy Blues (featuring Brian May on guitar)
- We Will Rock You (Slow/Fast Version)


A Kind Of Magic
- A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version - Extended, and in the correct pitch. Found on the 2nd disc of Queen - Live At Wembley Stadium.)

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None of these are demo's!
Damn QOL! ;-)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]jeroen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
No offence to you at all, Lester! :-)
John S's lists are far from complete as well...

My problem is the guy requesting this...
The guy requesting this 'complete' list did not deserve your work. What does he want us to do? Take John S's ultimate collection, delete everything except for the song-titles??

Only because he is too lazy to read?[/QUOTE]

Hmm, that is a good point. Sorry if my tone indicated that I was offended; but the idea that that list was far from complete is very intriguing to me, and I would love to know what else is out there.

And as for QOL, well, we can't expect them to be right all the time, can we? ;)
Hmm, that is a good point. Sorry if my tone indicated that I was offended; ]

----->It didn't - just to be sure that you wouldn't be ;-)
no additional titles but, seen in a file draw at the old Queen office in Pembridge Road, a list of tracks recorded during the Jazz session, may not be complete songs but there were at least 20 songs on it.
Re Silver Salmon, to my ears this sounds like Q1 or Q2 demo, totaly wrong sound for any thing latter, even as poor a quality as it is. Also Freds voice is closser to the Q1/2 a bit thinner, the overall song music style is also pre sheer heart attack...but hey could be wrong.
Big Bad Wolf
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]jeroen wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]jeroen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Nice overview, but of course very far from complete...

John S's lists are far from complete as well...
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Jeroen: I know that my lists are not 'complete' - but they are the best I can do at this time. (That is not a defensive comment - just a matter of fact!).

I would love to correspond with GB directly, but obviously, that is well out the question.

However, like Lester, I too am out to push the Queen envelope further than before, and I too would like to read anything you can add to the subject. So can I ask you to share any info you can with us (or you can send me a personal e-mail if you think such info is considered 'sensitive').

As you know, I am not being rude, but it was after all, curiosity which killed the cat!
"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."
Nice list Lester.

As Jeroen suggested, I was going to trawl through my 'Ultimate Collection' threads to filter this info anyway, but, I couldn't be bothered as I didn't have the time to do so - so you saved me that job at least!

Considering the 'UC' was meant as a reference, rather than a novel, I think this is a good example of how it should be used.

If you or anyone else wants to extact similar data, (eg: Brian's solo, or collaborations etc), please feel free to do so, as that is what it was designed for. (However a little acknowledgement as source would be nice!).

Remember, I too learn much from Queenzone, and anyone who can push the envelope forwards, is a good guy in my books!
"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]The Original Queen wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Re Silver Salmon, to my ears this sounds like Q1 or Q2 demo, totaly wrong sound for any thing latter, even as poor a quality as it is. Also Freds voice is closser to the Q1/2 a bit thinner, the overall song music style is also pre sheer heart attack...but hey could be wrong.[/QUOTE]

Re this 'Silver Salmon' track debate - I have a quick question.

I was always 'taught' that it came from the Queen eponymous debut sessions. I have never questioned that received wisdom, as I never had the need to do so - until now.

As I am not a musician - I can easily buy the 1977 'drum sound' debate becaues this argument has been brought to us by some very smart cookies in the shape of semi-professional and professional drummers.

On the other hand - I too think that Freddie's voice is PRE-1977, as I too think it sounds 'weak' and more in line with his earlier material.

So my question is - is it possible (electronically) for BOTH these theories to be correct? (i.e: The track was revisited in 1977, but Freddie's vocals lifted from an earlier period)?
"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."
My comment about Sandbox being a working title for Coming Soon came from John's UC. Having not heard the track, I bowed to his greater knowledge on this issue.

Anyone have any thoughts on the 'Woe' issue, or can link to the interview I'm on about?
Gullibility and credulity are considered undesirable qualities in every department of human life -- except religion.
Isn't Rock me baby a BB King's song?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I grabbed this from QOL, as compiled by PTRACER. Some of it may not be 100% correct:

The Game*
- Lost Opportunity (rumor has it this song was tried during the sessions, but I'm not sure how valid that is)
- Magic Is Loose (see above)

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According to Roger, Magic is Loose wasn`t recorded by Queen.

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Take care
And as far as I know, Self Made Man was indeed an Innnuendo demo, along with Robbery and Secret Fantasy.
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