@Hemantcharya
There are songs you hear… and then there are songs you feel—deep in your chest, down your spine, and etched into memory. “November Rain” is one of those rare masterpieces that transcends genre. It’s not just a rock ballad—it’s an emotional journey. The piano, the orchestration, Slash’s haunting solos, and Axl’s raw vulnerability… everything comes together in a way that feels timeless. When you connect it with “Don’t Cry” and “Estranged,” you realize these aren’t just songs—they're chapters in a beautifully tragic trilogy. Few bands have ever attempted something so ambitious, and even fewer have pulled it off with such artistry. I was sixteen when I grabbed the first cassettes of Use Your Illusion I & II that had just hit the shelf at my friend’s music store in my neighborhood in Mumbai. This was 1991. I was absolutely blown away then—and I still am, every single time I listen to it. There was no MTV or music video channel in India back then to help visualize the songwriter’s and composer's emotions. All I had was the sound and the lyrics—the raw, unfiltered experience of music as pure storytelling. MTV came to India five or six years later, and only then did we see the videos. But honestly? The imagery I had formed in my mind back then was even more powerful. The first chill ran up my spine about a minute into “November Rain,” when McKagan sends the drums rolling (see 01:02). That moment hits hard—it sets the stage, and you just know you're in for a wild emotional ride. And years later, when I saw the video, that emotion still held true. A similar spine-tingling moment comes about seven minutes into “Estranged” (see https://youtu.be/dpmAY059TTY?t=420), when that drum roll hits again—this time as Axl's shown plunging into the ocean. Even back in 1991, without visuals, the music alone had the power to paint those scenes in our minds. That was music. I also want to take a moment to thank my beloved parents, now departed, who never stopped me from having these powerful emotional experiences through music—even though their tastes were worlds apart from mine. They may not have understood rock or metal, but they let me discover what stirred my soul. For that, I am forever grateful. Artists then were pushing the limits of poetry, composition, and emotion—not chasing algorithms or video virality. That’s why I believe the pre-streaming era set an artistry benchmark modern music struggles to match. Guns N’ Roses weren’t just a band—they were an era. A force. And this trilogy? It was their masterpiece.
@titojoto1043
One of the most epic, beautifully composed masterpieces of all time. Angelic, symphonic, meaningfully sad, but always perfect.
@Unionmaniac
When I read the comments below. I'm reminded how music is actual life blood that flows through our veins. It's amazing how music makes us all FEEL something. Thank GOD for music! Thank you Axle and GNR for making me feel amazing with this classic.
@realpizzer
IN my opinion, this is the best Guns N' Roses music video ever made.
@Audionique_music
Even the longest storms pass, and even in the cold November rain, you can find the strength to keep moving forward. Some chapters end, but that doesn’t mean the story is over—better days are still ahead.
@JayDee-xj9lu
The only thing in life you can really trust is music. It is the most powerfull emotion you can imagine. This bought tears to my eyes.
@sikamika9
cant watch this without crying...from boy till today (46 years old)
@user42931
We all forget songs only 1 year later. We all remember only the best forever
@thomaslewis2279
This song is awesome, but when you listen to it in November while it's raining. It's the greatest thing to ever happen.
@franciscotovar957
Jamás me cansaré de escuchar esta canción, disfrutándola a la madrugada en una fría noche de noviembre…
@KJ-hl1nt
34 years later and still that guitar brings tears to my eyes. 6/2/25. I’m a big ol tough country boy too. 🥲
@crazeekells
I was 11 when this masterpiece was released. And it STILL gives me chills 30 years later. Epic!
@RuanHenrique666
não importa em que epoca seja nós sempre ouviremos isso!
@Dr_Eha
When I saw this brilliant performance on YouTube about 15 years ago, it had less than 200,000 views. Now it has over 2 billion.
@petuniachickenlegs1112
Still here. November Rain addict. Slash and his walk from the church. His guitar solo. His stance. And then Axl and his voice. The lyric’s. I Can’t get enough of this one……
@azizzakkout8474
November always reminds me of this classic ! Who's watching this on November 1st ?!
@norberthowe-m8s
This is the greatest piece of music ever written.
@chris92282
Guns N' Roses + Choir + Orchestra = AMAZING!!!
@DrakencartFan
I can't believe I heard this song for the first time in my life yesterday. one of the best songs of all time
@komsijadragomir2537