This 1987 Classic Rock Song Was Ranked the Best Rock Song of the 1980s

Some songs announce themselves quietly before taking over the world. That's exactly what happened with Sweet Child O' Mine by ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2004, Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” Was Somehow Voted Best Riff in Rock History (Opinion)

On this day (May 2) in 2004, readers of Total Guitar Magazine voted that Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” had contained the best guitar riff ever. Thousands of readers cast their votes, putting ...
American Songwriter

“Where Do We Go Now?”: Guns N’ Roses Initially Didn’t Know How to End “Sweet Child O Mine”

“Sweet Child O Mine” started as a guitar warm up for Slash as the band gathered for a jam session at The Hellhouse, their base of sleazy operations on the Sunset Strip. “I was f—ing around with this ...
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30 Years Ago, Guns N’ Roses Accidentally Created the Song That Became Their First and Only Billboard #1 Hit

Tehuan Harris is a news and features journalist at Collider, reporting and writing about all things music and reality TV (sometimes). She is a talented journalist and a natural storyteller who writes ...
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Sweet Child O’ Mine is Guns N' Roses' most iconic song, but Slash originally wasn't a fan

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. “Yeah, I have to admit I ...
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"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses Revealed as Ending Theme for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the legendary rock band, Guns N' Roses, will serve as the ending theme song for the ...
Forbes

Guns N’ Roses’ Timeless Smash Rocks Into The Top 10 In America

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” remains a powerhouse hit, ...
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Slash wasn't a fan of Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine initially

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash didn't like Sweet Child O' Mine at first. The 1988 track has become one of the rock band's defining singles but the musician was unconvinced by the "ballad" feel to the ...
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Guns N’ Roses’s No. 1 Smash Rebounds Onto Multiple Charts At Once

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Guns N’ Roses’ "Sweet Child O’ Mine" reenters both Billboard Global ...
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1988 classic No. 1 hit ranked among 'best rock love songs'

Guns N' Roses released a single from their debut album that became their only No. 1 chart-topping hit and one of the best ...
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Guitar great admits initial doubts about one of his band’s most recognizable hits

Despite creating one of rock’s most iconic riffs, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has admitted he initially had doubts about the band’s 1988 hit “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” In a recent interview with Guitar ...