Top 10: Guns N’ Roses songs
September 26th, 2007 by Wade Tatangelo in News
I had an interesting interview with Slash the other day for a story that will run in the Creative Loafing that hits newsstands Oct. 3. The story is to advance Velvet Revolver’s Oct. 6 date at Ford Amphitheatre. And while I appreciate Slash’s current band it’s Guns N’ Roses, the original Gunners, that remain dearest to my rock ‘n’ roll heart. In fact, I’m working on an essay for the Oct. 3 issue that argues Appetite for Destruction is the greatest hard-rock album of the past two decades. Slash offers his opinion on the album in my lengthy Q&A. He also dishes on what GNR song is being debuted on this tour. For the time being, let’s debate the Gunners greatest contributions to the R&R canon.
Top 10: Guns N’ Roses songs
1. “Welcome to the Jungle,” Appetite for Destruction
2. “November Rain,” Use Your Illusion I
3. “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Appetite for Destruction
4. “Paradise City,” Appetite for Destruction
5. “Patience,” Lies
6. “Civil War,” Use Your Illusion II
7. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Use Your Illusion II
8. “Used to Love Her,” Lies
9. “Don’t Cry,” Use Your Illusion I
10. “Mr. Brownstone,” Appetite for Destruction
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September 26th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Great list Wade. Can’t wait to see what Slash has to say about Appetite.
The only change I would make to the list would be to sub “You Could Be Mine” for “Don’t Cry.” Just a personal preference …
September 28th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
There are too many covers listed in your list. They were a decent band, but apeing Aerosmith only goes so far
October 1st, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” is the only cover on my list and while GNR’s version might not be Hendrix’s “Watchtower” or the Byrd’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” it’s pretty innovative, if only for Slash’s solo.
(And it definitely beats Clapton’s rendition.)
Speaking of Slash, he’s the first to admit that Rocks was the record that inspired him as a guitarist. But dismissing GNR for aping Aerosmith is like dismissing Aerosmith for aping the the Stones and the Stones for aping Chuck Berry and about a hundred blues men.
GNR was definitely influenced by Aerosmith and the Stones, but the vintage Gunner lineup managed a distinct sound, which is a rare accomplishment these days, and as many (if not more) memorable tunes than Tyler and co.
October 1st, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Wow. Great list. Did you copy it from iTunes top 10 most popular “Gunners” tracks?