How Axl Rose's Elton John Inspiration Shaped a Guns N' Roses Ballad

Axl Rose described the Guns N' Roses ballad as being about the desire to avoid unrequited love. The song underwent a lengthy development process, with Rose noting that it was initially conceived as a much longer piece, approximately 25 minutes in duration. This involved drawing inspiration from Elton John's approach to songwriting. Originally reported by MusicRadar.