Brian May claims BBC refused to play Breast Cancer Awareness charity song on the radio
THE BBC is refusing to play Brian May's latest Breast Cancer Awareness charity song, the rock legend has claimed - something that was later dismissed by the broadcaster.
BBC ‘refuses’ to play charity singles claims Brian May
The legendary guitarist and songwriter with rock group Queen told talkRADIO the BBC is refusing to play any charity record except the BBC's Children in Need one as he claimed his latest charity song to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness was also rejected by the broadcasters. The BBC has however rejected the allegations, with a spokeswoman saying: "Brian May’s ‘I’m A Woman’ has been played on Radio 2, plus he was a guest on Radio 2’s Michael Ball’s show where he talked about it. And there’s no ban on charity singles across our stations." Brian May told radio host Kevin O'Sullivan: "BBC Radio 2 refuses to play any charity record except for the BBC Children in Need one."
The revelation sparked the shocked reaction of the radio host who blasted: "Are you kidding, Brian? You're kidding!"
The guitarist replied: "Apparently, it's true. I was absolutely flabbergasted because really I would have thought, if I was in that position, all that matters is how good is the music."
Mr O'Sullivan added: "But also, Brian, let's cut to the chase.
"This is for a very, very important cause. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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"Obviously you're doing this to get awareness out there and this is supporting the Target Ovarian Cancer and the Caron Keating Foundation.
"To be honest with you, I think the BBC should be playing this single partly because of what I just heard is a very good single."
Mr May replied: "I feel very good about it. I've been in this business a long time.
"I know a good record when I hear it.
"And I think it fits the bill."