A friend of mine wrote in my school yearbook that I listen to Use Your Illusion I and II too much, and that I need to get some new albums to listen to! I still disagree. I listened to them just the right amount or maybe not enough, even though I had them playing all the time.
Yeah, I loved that he brought up Rocket Queen. Also my favorite GNR song. Appetite is just such a banger of an album, but ending the ride of listening to it straight though with that as the last track is just awesome.
For me, GnR is one of the great rock tragedies. With all that they accomplished if they had been able to get over their interpersonal sh*t they could have been gods with an unrivaled discography. The albums left unrealized, the concerts left unseen, the Rock left unrolled . . . fills me with melancholy for what should have been.
@@TheTruth-pl3mkI'd argue Duff was more important, with Izzy being #2. Of course Slash gets all of the glory...but he's (Axl) is still hanging on. Voice is shot, but he's giving it the college try. The tribute to Lisa Marie should have NEVER happened...that was a travesty. I'm still rocking out to them - re-living my childhood.
They were wrecked after the last tour. Izzy came back to fill in for Gilby, broken wrist I believe. Izzy got clean. Duff almost died from pancreatitis after the tour and Slash died for 5 minutes and has a pacemaker.
The line that said the bloody hands of the hypnotized who carry the cross of homicide has such just a deep meaning from the Civil War and every war, since definitely my favorite line in this song👍🎶🎶🎶🎵
I've always loved this song, thanks for reacting to this. I remember the video to it being pretty heavy as well, it's a shame many people won't have the opportunity to see it anymore.
"What so civil about war anyway?".. Timeless song because is, unfortunately, more and more actual. Love your reaction. Believe me, i know, i am from Serbia.History here steel have scars of our civil wars in former Yugoslavia.As humans, we all have so much to learn from this song. Thank you for reminding me on this legendary song. ✌️
Axl made a very profound statement in an interview with Circus magazine regarding this sound. He said "The only thing that separates a civil war from a revolution is the victor". That line has stuck with me to this day.
Axl did use to have a humongous range - I've heard it said of over 4 octaves (that's at least 52 of your piano keys, including the black ones).... One of the most impressive singer appearances, like Bach, Gillan, Dio, Coverdale, Page, Joplin, Streissand - a jaw-dropper, a to-the-knees-bringer, an amazer.
Great pick ! I grew up in the 80s loving the metal picks, you should find a few ACDC videos from river plate, she would definitely experience the wow ! Factor! My favorite band I ever saw in concert!
This is my 4th fav song by GNR. Grew up listening to them! Under-rated song...but it still hits home after almost 30 years. That's the sign that it's done correctly!
A good GnR song. It's certainly politically charged and contains some poignant verses. It contains an entire verse about President Kennedy's assassination. It also deals with the Vietnam War and the battle for civil rights in the US. The line "And history bears the scars of our civil wars" reminds me of Iron Maidens 2 Minutes to Midnight - "Go to war again, Blood is Freedom's stain and the lines "It feeds the rich while it buries the poor. You're power-hungry, sellin' soldiers in a human grocery store" reminds me of Black Sabbath's War Pigs "Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war, Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor.
Strother Martin giving the speech at the start of the song. From the movie Cold Hand Luke. The intro and outro whistle by Axl are the old American Civil War song When Johnny Comes Marching Home. The interlude quotes a Peruvian Shining Path guerilla officer. This song are the only one that featured the original drummer Steven Adler. The rest was done by Matt Sorum.
Unfortunately, this is a song that hits the world hard, today more than ever. GNR had some very deep lyrics. Check out this song "Live in Paris", so much better. also “Live Tokyo”. GNR were absolutely amazing live during this time
Such a great song... And, I believe you are correct there was a video for this song. I remember seeing it many times... Unless you and I are having a Mandela effect here.
I started recording videos off of Headbanger's Ball on vhs back in the day. I still record them (though digitally and on DVD now). Approximately 138 hours worth of music videos after all these years. I have the video for this if you want it.
Axl's singing voice spanned 5 whole octaves; 6 at his absolute peak. While some might dispute the veracity of this claim, there is no serious individual who denies he had an octave range of at least 4, which is rather insane even by itself.
great song, great reaction video ... but I think she is heavy breathing not because of the song ... Baby is doin' "rock n roll all nite and party every day" in her body!!!!
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Appropriate song for these times. "What's so civil about war anyway?" Nothing "It feeds the rich while it buries the poor" Always has, always will. Good choice.
Do k ot believe they ever made a video for it. Some video company did one for the song, that got a lot of views but, I don't believe the band made one.
Absolutely incredible album. So many songs that are just in leagues of their own. Civil War, Locomotive (Complicity), Don't Cry (Alternate Lyrics), You Could Be Mine, and Estranged along with other amazing songs such as 14 Years, Yesterdays, Breakdown, Pretty Tied Up, and Knockin' On Heaven's Door, not to mention the hilarious Get in the Ring and the masterpiece to rule all masterpieces, My World. Some throwaway songs, just like any album, but overall powerful, well-made, and just plain rock. 9.5/10. Epic album.
Hi there ! and thank you for a very good channel..! to me this song is one of the best songs all time...!! and i gotta say Burch ou´re the second luckiest man there is you got to sit next to her and talk and analyze music.. Alexis husband is number one luckiest... God She´s so straight up beautiful!!
This song is proof that artists back then were much more than just 'one sound' like most artists today. They were known for living the rockstar lifestyle but they were artists, playing a part and this song shows the depth
