I am not a big fan of Rolling Stones, I like them, but they’re not my cup of cake, if you know what I mean. On the other hand, I like GNR, they come closer to what I look for in music.
However, seems that there are some common grounds to all these, there are points where Rolling Stones and Guns connect, beside the fact that the Stones probably represents a milestone for every single rock music lover in the world.
Like for example Sympathy for the devil, I didn’t know Guns recorded their own version, I just found it on YT and I can say it sounds interesting. Not quite GNR, but Axl’s voice gives an interesting flavor to this song, isn’t i?
Let’s see, comparing these 2 versions of 2 great bands, which one you find better? Or let’s say closer to your soul.
I would have personally liked to hear a bit more of Slash on this song, if Slash is actually present here. I can’t tell, is it actually GNR or a later version of Axl without the band?
Or, it’s like one commenter on YT said
“Don’t get me wrong i like guns and roses, but this is just one of those songs you don’t touch. It’s like someone covering thriller “
What do you have to say? Or is it like in that childhood dilemma in the title?
And by the way, somebody DID cover Thriller…
Sarssipius
March 7th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Don’t like the GnR cover that much but it’s just because I never liked Axl’s voice… Shame on me!!
But the Emily Elbert cover of Thriller is WOOOOW… Groovy…
CT
March 8th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
well, axl’s voice always gives a special flavor. he made and still makes history.
Learn and Master Guitar
March 10th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I’ve been a fan of GNR for a long time. And I think I’m not being bias to say that GNR’s version of Sympathy for the Devil is better than the original (hmm, maybe because I just love axl’s voice
). But that’s just me guys, there’s a lot of people who liked the version of Rolling Stone.
Ovidiu
March 11th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Of course, when you love a band, you will probably love the version of that band, but I must admit that GNR’s version is a bit less soulful IMO, even if I like Guns better than the Stones
Gear-Vault
March 15th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I was so impressed with Emily’s cover of Thriller, I had to post it on our message forum. Credit’s to GuitarFlame http://gear-monkey.com/forum/music/emily-elbert-thriller-acoustic-guitar-michael-jackson-cover-t944.0.html
Nice find!
Ovidiu
March 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Indeed, a nice performance! Thank you for credits!
Mr. New Dilemma
March 31st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Yeah, I think it’s subjective to how much you like an artist. I always liked Jane’s Addiction cover more than I did GnR.