November Rain

Experience the epic grandeur of Guns N' Roses' masterpiece power ballad, "November Rain." Released as a single in 1992, this orchestral rock epic, complete with Axl Rose's piano and Slash's searing solos, became a defining moment, showcased by one of the most iconic music videos ever made.

Featured on the 1991 album Use Your Illusion I, "November Rain" achieved massive global success as a single in 1992. Its ambitious structure blends hard rock foundations with progressive rock scope and symphonic arrangements, creating a nearly nine-minute love song unlike anything else on rock radio, highlighting the band's artistic evolution.

This complex love song explores themes of heartache and endurance, wrapped in a stunning progressive hard rock package. Accompanied by a legendary cinematic music video, "November Rain" transcended the typical power ballad formula. It remains one of Guns N' Roses' most celebrated and ambitious works from their incredibly successful early 90s period.

SONG MEANING: The song delves into the complexities and difficulties of love, particularly dealing with unrequited feelings or the pain of a failing relationship ("Nothin' lasts forever, even cold November rain"). Inspired partly by Del James' short story "Without You," it touches on themes of heartache, the inability to move on ("hard to hold a candle"), and the realization that love alone might not be enough to sustain a relationship through hard times.