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QUESTION: WHAT SONGS WERE NEVER PLAYED LIVE?
ANSWER: Well, just read below!
You can find a song by song description below, but here are also some quick facts:
- Get In The Ring, Don't Damn Me, My World, Shotgun Blues and Sympathy For The Devil have never been played live
- From The Spaghetti Incident, Only Attitude, Down On The Farm (04.07.90) and Hair Of The Dog (05.23.88 and 11.09.90, although that last time was by the band known as GAK) have been played live. Since I Don't Have You was used as an intro (only 4 lines) for Patience in 1993.
- Bad Apples has only been played live once. This was on 23-04-1991 at Rock In Rio II.
- One In A Million was played live twice. On 10.30.87 and on 01.31.88.
- Breakdown was played live 2 times. Namely 12.06.91 and 12.13.91
- Coma was played live only 3 or 4 times. Namely 06.04.91, 02.19.92 and 04.09.92. Supposedly it was also played a fourth time on 04.10.93
- Garden Of Eden was played only 3 times also. Namely 02.23.93, 02.25.93 and 03.08.93
- Back Off Bitch was played live pretty often up to 1986. After that, just one more time on 06.07.91
- Don't Cry was a regular in the setlist. But the alternative version was only performed twice. It was performed live for the first time in Inglewood, CA, on August 2, 1991. "Dont' Cry" (Alt. Lyrics) was also performed in Czechoslovakia, May 20, 1992.
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This information is based on the setlist collection at http://gnrontour.com
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WHEN DID GNR PERFORM WHAT SONGS LIVE?
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 08:43 AM
Appetite For Destruction:
- Welcome to the Jungle
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- It's So Easy
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Nightrain
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Out Ta Get Me
This was played a lot in 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 1991 and 1992 it was occasionally played, and in 1993 it disappeared completely from the setlist. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Mr. Brownstone
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Paradise City
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- My Michelle
This song was played a lot from 1986 until the end of 1991. After that it was only played on a few occasions. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Think About You
This song was only played by the original gnr in 1986. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Sweet Child O' Mine
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- You're Crazy
The Appetite For Destruction version of this song was played a lot in the 80’s. In 1991 it was also played a few times. In 1992 it completely disappeared from the setlist. However in 1993 the acoustic version found on Gnr Lies returned as a regular part of the setlist. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- Anything Goes
This song was played pretty often in 1986 and 1987, but never again after that. It has never been played by the new Guns n’ Roses.
- Rocket Queen
This song was played in almost every show from 1986 up to the first half of 1992. Then it disappeared from the setlist. It was part of a number of shows from 2001 up to 2006.
- Welcome to the Jungle
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- It's So Easy
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Nightrain
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Out Ta Get Me
This was played a lot in 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 1991 and 1992 it was occasionally played, and in 1993 it disappeared completely from the setlist. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Mr. Brownstone
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- Paradise City
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- My Michelle
This song was played a lot from 1986 until the end of 1991. After that it was only played on a few occasions. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Think About You
This song was only played by the original gnr in 1986. It was part of almost every show again from 2001 up to 2006.
- Sweet Child O' Mine
This song has been part of almost every setlist since 1986, for both the old and the new gnr.
- You're Crazy
The Appetite For Destruction version of this song was played a lot in the 80’s. In 1991 it was also played a few times. In 1992 it completely disappeared from the setlist. However in 1993 the acoustic version found on Gnr Lies returned as a regular part of the setlist. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- Anything Goes
This song was played pretty often in 1986 and 1987, but never again after that. It has never been played by the new Guns n’ Roses.
- Rocket Queen
This song was played in almost every show from 1986 up to the first half of 1992. Then it disappeared from the setlist. It was part of a number of shows from 2001 up to 2006.
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 08:59 AM
GnR Lies:
- Reckless Life
This song was performed in almost every show in 1986 and 1987. There was one know performance from 1988, and 3 more performences in 1993. The new gnr has never played it either.
- Nice Boys
This song was only played a few times in 1986 and 1987. After that it disappeared from the setlist until 1993. In that year it was occasionally played. The new gnr has never played it.
- Move To The City
This song was played pretty often from 1986 up to 1992. After that it disappeared from the setlist. The new gnr has never played it either.
- Mama Kin
This song was played a lot in the 80’s. In the 90’s however, the only performed it on 06-06-1992, together with Aerosmith. The new gnr has never played it.
- Patience
This song was played very often from 1987 up to 2006.
- Used To Love Her
This song was played pretty often in 1987, 1988 and 1991. In 1992 it disappeared from the setlist, but it returned as a regular song in 1993. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- You're Crazy
The Appetite For Destruction version of this song was played a lot in the 80’s. In 1991 it was also played a few times. In 1992 it completely disappeared from the setlist. However in 1993 the acoustic version found on Gnr Lies returned as a regular part of the setlist. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- One In A Million
This song was played live twice. On 10.30.87 and on 01.31.88.
- Reckless Life
This song was performed in almost every show in 1986 and 1987. There was one know performance from 1988, and 3 more performences in 1993. The new gnr has never played it either.
- Nice Boys
This song was only played a few times in 1986 and 1987. After that it disappeared from the setlist until 1993. In that year it was occasionally played. The new gnr has never played it.
- Move To The City
This song was played pretty often from 1986 up to 1992. After that it disappeared from the setlist. The new gnr has never played it either.
- Mama Kin
This song was played a lot in the 80’s. In the 90’s however, the only performed it on 06-06-1992, together with Aerosmith. The new gnr has never played it.
- Patience
This song was played very often from 1987 up to 2006.
- Used To Love Her
This song was played pretty often in 1987, 1988 and 1991. In 1992 it disappeared from the setlist, but it returned as a regular song in 1993. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- You're Crazy
The Appetite For Destruction version of this song was played a lot in the 80’s. In 1991 it was also played a few times. In 1992 it completely disappeared from the setlist. However in 1993 the acoustic version found on Gnr Lies returned as a regular part of the setlist. The new Guns n' Roses performed the acoustic version once in 2006.
- One In A Million
This song was played live twice. On 10.30.87 and on 01.31.88.
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:13 AM
Use Your Illusion I
- Right Next Door To Hell
This song has only been played live in the year 1991. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it.
- Dust N' Bones
This song was played live for the first time in 1989. In 1991 it was a regular part of the setlist, until Izzy left the band. After that they have never played it again.
- Live And Let Die
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s, and in almost every new gnr show.
- Don't Cry (Original)
This song was played in almost every show from 1986 up to 1993. The new gnr however, have never played it.
- Perfect Crime
This song has only been played live in 1991 and 1992. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it either.
- You Ain't The First
This song was only played a few times in 1991. In 1993 it was a regular part of the setlist. The new gnr has never played it.
- Bad Obsession
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- Back Off Bitch
Back Off Bitch was played live pretty often in 1986. After that, just one more time on 06.07.91
- Double Talkin' Jive
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- November Rain
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s, and in almost every new gnr show.
- The Garden
This song has only been played live in the year 1993. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it.
- Garden Of Eden
Garden Of Eden was played only 3 times. Namely 02.23.93, 02.25.93 and 03.08.93
- Don't Damn Me
This song has never been played live.
- Bad Apples
Bad Apples has only been played live once. This was on 23-04-1991 at Rock In Rio II.
- Dead Horse
This song was only played a few times in 1991. In 1993 it was a regular part of the setlist. The new gnr has never played it.
- Coma
Coma was played live only 3 times. Namely 06.04.91, 02.19.92 and 04.09.92. Perhaps it was also played a fourth time on 04.10.93
- Right Next Door To Hell
This song has only been played live in the year 1991. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it.
- Dust N' Bones
This song was played live for the first time in 1989. In 1991 it was a regular part of the setlist, until Izzy left the band. After that they have never played it again.
- Live And Let Die
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s, and in almost every new gnr show.
- Don't Cry (Original)
This song was played in almost every show from 1986 up to 1993. The new gnr however, have never played it.
- Perfect Crime
This song has only been played live in 1991 and 1992. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it either.
- You Ain't The First
This song was only played a few times in 1991. In 1993 it was a regular part of the setlist. The new gnr has never played it.
- Bad Obsession
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- Back Off Bitch
Back Off Bitch was played live pretty often in 1986. After that, just one more time on 06.07.91
- Double Talkin' Jive
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- November Rain
This song was played in almost ever show in the 90’s, and in almost every new gnr show.
- The Garden
This song has only been played live in the year 1993. It was a regular part of the setlist then. The new gnr has never played it.
- Garden Of Eden
Garden Of Eden was played only 3 times. Namely 02.23.93, 02.25.93 and 03.08.93
- Don't Damn Me
This song has never been played live.
- Bad Apples
Bad Apples has only been played live once. This was on 23-04-1991 at Rock In Rio II.
- Dead Horse
This song was only played a few times in 1991. In 1993 it was a regular part of the setlist. The new gnr has never played it.
- Coma
Coma was played live only 3 times. Namely 06.04.91, 02.19.92 and 04.09.92. Perhaps it was also played a fourth time on 04.10.93
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:28 AM
Use Your Illusion II
- Civil War
This song was part of almost every 1991 and 1992 show. They also performed it a few times in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- 14 Years
This song has only been played live in 1991. After Izzy left the band, this song was never played again.
- Yesterdays
This song was played regularly in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- Knockin' On Heavens Door
This song is a part of almost every show Guns n’ Roses has ever played right from 1986. Both old and new gnr.
- Get In The Ring
Get in the ring was never performed live as a song. However. the chants in the beginning and end of the song were recorded in Saratoga, New York 6/10/91. Axl encouraged the croud to start the chants. The rest of the vocals were recorded in Toronto the night before, in Metalworks Recording Studios.
- Shotgun Blues
This song was never played live.
- Breakdown
Breakdown was played live 2 times. Namely 12.06.91 and 12.13.91
- Pretty Tied Up
This song was played live as a regular part of the setlist in 1991. In 1992 they also played it a couple of times. After that it was never played again.
- Locomotive
This song was only played a few times in 1991 and 1992.
- So Fine
So fine was played a few times in 1991, pretty often in 1992, and occasionally in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- Estranged
This song was played in almost every 1991 and 1992 show. It was also played occasionally in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- You Could Be Mine
This song was played in almost every show in the 90’s. It was also played in almost every new gnr show.
- Don't Cry (Alt. Lyrics)
The alternative version of this song was only performed twice. It was performed live for the first time in Inglewood, CA, on August 2, 1991. It was also performed in Czechoslovakia, May 20, 1992.
- My World
This song was never played live.
- Civil War
This song was part of almost every 1991 and 1992 show. They also performed it a few times in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- 14 Years
This song has only been played live in 1991. After Izzy left the band, this song was never played again.
- Yesterdays
This song was played regularly in the 90’s. The new gnr has never played it.
- Knockin' On Heavens Door
This song is a part of almost every show Guns n’ Roses has ever played right from 1986. Both old and new gnr.
- Get In The Ring
Get in the ring was never performed live as a song. However. the chants in the beginning and end of the song were recorded in Saratoga, New York 6/10/91. Axl encouraged the croud to start the chants. The rest of the vocals were recorded in Toronto the night before, in Metalworks Recording Studios.
- Shotgun Blues
This song was never played live.
- Breakdown
Breakdown was played live 2 times. Namely 12.06.91 and 12.13.91
- Pretty Tied Up
This song was played live as a regular part of the setlist in 1991. In 1992 they also played it a couple of times. After that it was never played again.
- Locomotive
This song was only played a few times in 1991 and 1992.
- So Fine
So fine was played a few times in 1991, pretty often in 1992, and occasionally in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- Estranged
This song was played in almost every 1991 and 1992 show. It was also played occasionally in 1993. The new gnr has never played it.
- You Could Be Mine
This song was played in almost every show in the 90’s. It was also played in almost every new gnr show.
- Don't Cry (Alt. Lyrics)
The alternative version of this song was only performed twice. It was performed live for the first time in Inglewood, CA, on August 2, 1991. It was also performed in Czechoslovakia, May 20, 1992.
- My World
This song was never played live.
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:36 AM
The Spaghetti Incident
- Since I Don't Have You
Since I Don't Have You was used as an intro (mostly only 4 lines) for Sweet Child O' Mine on many occasions, ond once for Paradise City. All in 1993. It was never performed as a complete song.
- New Rose
This song was never performed live.
- Down On The Farm
Down On The Farm was played live once at Farm Aid IV, on 04.07.90. It was also played live by New GNR.
- Human Being
This song was never performed live.
- Raw Power
This song was never performed live.
- Ain't It Fun
This song was never performed live.
- Buick Makene
This song was never performed live.
- Hair Of The Dog
Hair Of The Dog was performed twice. Namely on 05.23.88 and 11.09.90, although that one time was by the band known as GAK (more about this band in the Guns n’ Roses related bands topic)
- Attitude
This song was played in almost every show in the 90’s. The new gnr have never performed it.
- Black Leather
This song was never performed live.
- You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory
This song was never performed live.
- I Don't Care About You
This song was never performed live.
- Look At Your Game Girl
This song was never performed live.
- Since I Don't Have You
Since I Don't Have You was used as an intro (mostly only 4 lines) for Sweet Child O' Mine on many occasions, ond once for Paradise City. All in 1993. It was never performed as a complete song.
- New Rose
This song was never performed live.
- Down On The Farm
Down On The Farm was played live once at Farm Aid IV, on 04.07.90. It was also played live by New GNR.
- Human Being
This song was never performed live.
- Raw Power
This song was never performed live.
- Ain't It Fun
This song was never performed live.
- Buick Makene
This song was never performed live.
- Hair Of The Dog
Hair Of The Dog was performed twice. Namely on 05.23.88 and 11.09.90, although that one time was by the band known as GAK (more about this band in the Guns n’ Roses related bands topic)
- Attitude
This song was played in almost every show in the 90’s. The new gnr have never performed it.
- Black Leather
This song was never performed live.
- You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory
This song was never performed live.
- I Don't Care About You
This song was never performed live.
- Look At Your Game Girl
This song was never performed live.
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Posted 14 December 2004 - 09:49 AM
Other songs released by the old Guns n' Roses :
- Shadow Of Your Love
The song was a regular part of the setlist in 1986 and 1987. Never again after that.
- Whole Lotta Rosie
This song was played live a couple of times in 1987 and 1988. Never again after that.
- It's Allright
It's Allright was often played as an intro to November Rain in 1992. In most cases, they did the whole song.
- Sympathy For The Devil
This song was never played live
If you are looking for any information on songs that are NOT listed here, please check the Guns n' Roses (pre 1994) rare song guide.
- Shadow Of Your Love
The song was a regular part of the setlist in 1986 and 1987. Never again after that.
- Whole Lotta Rosie
This song was played live a couple of times in 1987 and 1988. Never again after that.
- It's Allright
It's Allright was often played as an intro to November Rain in 1992. In most cases, they did the whole song.
- Sympathy For The Devil
This song was never played live
If you are looking for any information on songs that are NOT listed here, please check the Guns n' Roses (pre 1994) rare song guide.
This post has been edited by ssiscool: 15 May 2009 - 08:06 AM
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Posted 15 May 2009 - 07:31 AM
Chinese Democracy:
- Chinese Democracy
This song was played in almost every show since 2001.
- Shacklers Revenge
This song has never been played live.
- Better
This song was played in almost every 2006 show.
- Street Of Dreams
This song has been played live in almost every show since 2001. *Although in 2001/2002 it was called "The Blues"
- If The World
This song has never been played live.
- There Was A Time
This song was played live 2 times in 2006. On 12-05 and 25-05. It was also played during the soundcheck of the show on 13-06
- Catcher In The Rye
This song has never been played live.
- Scrapped
This song has never been played live.
- Riad N' The Bedouins
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But also in 5 2002 shows.
- Sorry
This song has never been played live.
- I.R.S.
This song was played in almost every 2006 show.
- Madagascar
This song has been played live in almost every show since 2001.
- This I Love
This song has never been played live.
- Prostitute
This song has never been played live.
Other songs by new Guns N' Roses:
- Oh My God
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But never since.
- Silkworms
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But never since.
- Chinese Democracy
This song was played in almost every show since 2001.
- Shacklers Revenge
This song has never been played live.
- Better
This song was played in almost every 2006 show.
- Street Of Dreams
This song has been played live in almost every show since 2001. *Although in 2001/2002 it was called "The Blues"
- If The World
This song has never been played live.
- There Was A Time
This song was played live 2 times in 2006. On 12-05 and 25-05. It was also played during the soundcheck of the show on 13-06
- Catcher In The Rye
This song has never been played live.
- Scrapped
This song has never been played live.
- Riad N' The Bedouins
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But also in 5 2002 shows.
- Sorry
This song has never been played live.
- I.R.S.
This song was played in almost every 2006 show.
- Madagascar
This song has been played live in almost every show since 2001.
- This I Love
This song has never been played live.
- Prostitute
This song has never been played live.
Other songs by new Guns N' Roses:
- Oh My God
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But never since.
- Silkworms
This song has only been played live in all 4 2001 shows. But never since.
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