Industry Jun 14, 2026

How Axl Rose took inspiration from Elton John for a Guns N' Roses ballad

Rose called it “a song about not wanting to be in a state of unrequited love”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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How Axl Rose took inspiration from Elton John for a Guns N' Roses ballad

Axl Rose drew inspiration from Elton John for a classic Guns N' Roses ballad that took years to complete. Rose characterized the song as being about the struggle of unrequited love. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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