alfierose Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 to play to someone who had never heard GNR before which song would you choose to capture the essence and very best of Guns N' Roses in order to hook them in?This is harder than it seems when you start thinking about it, my favourite song is Estranged but I don't think I would choose that as an introduction.I'm tempted to say Jungle or Nightrain as they are faster paced, true rocker songs but they don't give any indication of the softer, more introspective GNR sound. So on that basis I'm going with Rocket Queen as I think it bridges the gap between the two sides to GNR pretty well.(I'm sure we've had this discussion come round every year or two but humour me - it's Sunday night and I'm bored) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Probably Nightrain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft.Ha ha - I totally forgot about SCOM when I was thinking about it. I'm going to stick with RQ though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Rocket Queen would be my pick, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft.Ha ha - I totally forgot about SCOM when I was thinking about it. I'm going to stick with RQ though!I love RQ but the thing is I think given how explicit it is, it might be a turn-off to a newb, you know? I mean, it does have the cool segue, but...Hearing the first part alone might make someone think "Oh it's just 80s hair metal"...I chose SCOM because it has the sweetness Axl's lyrics could have (without being overwrought), it has Slash's guitar talent on display (without a 2 minute long solo), it has the whole band jelling, and even now in 2015, it's catchy. But it's got that uncertainty at the end "Where do we go now?" that you don't see in most sweet love songs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadcaplaughs Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Probably "Welcome to the Jungle." "Sweet Child O' Mine" is great, but I still consider it something of an anomaly in the Guns N' Roses discography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft.Ha ha - I totally forgot about SCOM when I was thinking about it. I'm going to stick with RQ though!I love RQ but the thing is I think given how explicit it is, it might be a turn-off to a newb, you know? I mean, it does have the cool segue, but...Hearing the first part alone might make someone think "Oh it's just 80s hair metal"...I chose SCOM because it has the sweetness Axl's lyrics could have (without being overwrought), it has Slash's guitar talent on display (without a 2 minute long solo), it has the whole band jelling, and even now in 2015, it's catchy. But it's got that uncertainty at the end "Where do we go now?" that you don't see in most sweet love songs. Good point, I don't think RQ is that explicit though - not by current standards. I can't change my mind now though or I might look like I don't know what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft. Probably this, but anyone who hasn't heard SCOM is living under a rock. If I was trying to get someone into GNR who had already heard the standards, I'd play them Nightrain or Brownstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblefeet Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRmello77 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 probably rocket queen yeah! or maybe Civil War? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estranged_85 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 SCOM or November Rain... Depends on who´s listening.. Don´t damn me maybe.. hard one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 probably rocket queen yeah! or maybe Civil War?Yeah, Civil War is a good suggestion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'd say Rocket Queen, but I'd probably pick the Music Machine 1986 version over the album version because it's good quality, shows them as a 'club band' and it sounds amazing - easily one of the best outro's Axl ever did on that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 A lot of love for RQ, more than I thought. It's far too underrated outside the fan base I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 For your example of hard rock and soft, rocket queen for sure. For the essence of Guns, maybe Civil War or Nightrain (probably a pre-1990 live version, sounds better played faster to me) or My Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Dog Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Welcome to the Jungle or November Rain. Depending on their taste for hard rockin or softer rock.I really want to say You Could Be Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 patience - its the most appropriate for all audiences is a top top top tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoman Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 coma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisrocks Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sweet Child o' Mine, for sure, and Rocket Queen is my all time fave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 You Could Be MineThat song is 100% Guns N' RosesNot cheesy dated rock ballad and everythings is right there: Izzy's songwriting, the overall band "feel" and chemistry, great production, Axl's best studio vocals ever.... (and i don't even like that particular Slash solo but still pick this song, because it IS the best GNR song, imho)SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft.Probably this, but anyone who hasn't heard SCOM is living under a rock.If I was trying to get someone into GNR who had already heard the standards, I'd play them Nightrain or Brownstone.a deep cut? great ideaI would choose Locomotive or Pretty Tied Up or even 14 Years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadsy Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Toss up between Jungle and SCOM...A lot of females tend to like SCOM.. so its probably a bit more universal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluzcu Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 dont cry alternative version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nightrain!It captured everything of the band, where they came from, who they were. Axls lower voice, both Izzy's and Slash's guitars and finally the part after the first solo when Axl's singing/screaming and Slash play the fuck out of his guitar. And maybe for most, Steven's cowbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 You Could Be Mine That song is 100% Guns N' Roses Not cheesy dated rock ballad and everythings is right there: Izzy's songwriting, the overall band "feel" and chemistry, great production, Axl's best studio vocals ever.... (and i don't even like that particular Slash solo but still pick this song, because it IS the best GNR song, imho)SCOM. That song is Guns N' Roses right there - hard, soft. Probably this, but anyone who hasn't heard SCOM is living under a rock. If I was trying to get someone into GNR who had already heard the standards, I'd play them Nightrain or Brownstone.a deep cut? great idea I would choose Locomotive or Pretty Tied Up or even 14 Years! Assuming the person isn't living under a rock, they've already heard SCOM and Jungle countless times. So yes, I'd show them something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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