While written in the mid-80s, the band initially struggled to capture the right sound for their debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987), leaving the track dormant for several years.
: The track features backing harmonies from Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon, a childhood friend of Axl Rose. The Narrative Music Video Don't Cry (Original Mix)
: Found on Use Your Illusion II (Track 13); it features the same melody but entirely different verse lyrics and a darker tone. While written in the mid-80s, the band initially
Directed by Andy Morahan, the music video is the first part of an epic "trilogy" that includes "November Rain" and "Estranged". While written in the mid-80s