Breakdown

[sirp]

It's one of my fav GNR song. I love the lyrics and the music, too.

Here is a live version:

http://s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1NMPV5125IXMB3P9CD7CEJLU4O

[Lesty]

I didn't realize so many people loved this song.
I do too, just because it was so different than anything they've done before.

Did it remind anyone else a little bit of a "meatloaf" song?
Not any particular one, just because of all the different breaks and changes.

[Neemo]

Did it remind anyone else a little bit of a "meatloaf" song?
Not any particular one, just because of all the different breaks and changes.

NO!!!!!

Back evil demon!

The Power of Christ Compels you. the power of Christ Compels you.
Come on people help this poor soul!

The Power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you

Shit now my monitor is soaked with Holy Water.

Fzzzttt! Uh-Oh

Meatloaf? C'Mon dude!

[gnrbabe]

  yeah i like it too.? especially the piano part.? old gnr rocks!!!

[Lesty]

Did it remind anyone else a little bit of a "meatloaf" song?
Not any particular one, just because of all the different breaks and changes.

NO!!!!!

Back evil demon!

The Power of Christ Compels you. the power of Christ Compels you.
Come on people help this poor soul!

The Power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you

Shit now my monitor is soaked with Holy Water.

Fzzzttt! Uh-Oh

Meatloaf? C'Mon dude!

Dude relax..
I only implied that the arrangment of the song is similar to epics that Meatloaf has recorded. Go back to bathing in holy water now.

[AxlRoseVen]

Is it just me, or does this song kick total fuckin' ass. I dont know what it is but I can listen to this song on repeat over and over and it genuinely gets better eachtime, I just dont know why its taken me so long to be hynotized by this song because I sure know I wasnt amazed when UYI2 first came out. Now, it is right behind Estranged as far as best songs go on that album.

Does anyone have any bandmember quotes partaining to this track? Id really love to read as to what the band had in their heads when this song was written, theres just so many emotional fragments on it, the level of creativity is amazing. Also, what are your thoughts on this incredible track? The finale has to speak to everyone here in a unique way...

ps: Post your favorite performances of this song, mp3 or video! lets get a shrine goin', cause this song has gone underated long enough!

At first GNR played that song in rock in Rio 1991!, I have it on mp3, it?s nice to hear that Brazilian Journalist speakin? ?bout that great gnr gig while ?Breakdown? is soundin? right there! 

[Neemo]

Dude relax..
I only implied that the arrangment of the song is similar to epics that Meatloaf has recorded. Go back to bathing in holy water now.

And I'm implying that Meatloaf blows and shouldn't be used in the same sentence as GnR.

And it was a joke, If you can subject yourself to meatloaf for any length of time, then you rock

geez lighten up

[Carlos_f_Rose]

mmm Cool songs!    I like it, but I used to like it more before...

[AxlsMainMan]

It's one of my fav GNR song. I love the lyrics and the music, too.

Here is a live version:

http://s13.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1NMPV5125IXMB3P9CD7CEJLU4O

Thanks for this awesome version Sirp, any idea what show or date its from?

BTW, great responses everyone, Its great to see Im not the only one who cherishes this excellent track

[Voodoochild]

At first GNR played that song in rock in Rio 1991!, I have it on mp3, it?s nice to hear that Brazilian Journalist speakin? ?bout that great gnr gig while ?Breakdown? is soundin? right there!

No, they didn't.

01.20.91 - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
set: Pretty Tied Up, Mr. Brownstone, I Was Only Joking [Intro] / Patience, Godfather Theme, Double Talkin' Jive, Welcome To The Jungle, Only Women Bleed [Intro] / Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Drum Solo, You Could Be Mine, It's So Easy, Guitar Solo, Civil War, Dead Horse, Sweet Child O' Mine, Estranged, Paradise City
attendance: 140,000+
audio/video recording?: audio, video
notes: Rock In Rio II Festival. This was broadcast on Brazilian TV & radio. Matt & Dizzy's first show with the band. GN'R's first full show in nearly a year and a half and there's over 140,000 people in attendance! Axl says it is his first rehearsal in 2 years. Axl says that 'Patience' was mainly "pained" by Izzy Stradlin. Before 'Estranged,' Axl says "this will be the first time I've sang it in a happy mood."


01.23.91 - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
set: Pretty Tied Up, Mr. Brownstone, I Was Only Joking [Intro] / Patience, Nightrain, Godfather Theme, Double Talkin' Jive, Welcome To The Jungle, Only Women Bleed [Intro] / Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Drum Solo, You Could Be Mine, Civil War, Guitar Solo, Bad Apples, It?s So Easy, Rocket Queen, Sweet Child O? Mine, Estranged, Paradise City
attendance: 140,000+
audio/video recording?: audio, video [incomplete]
notes: The second show at the Rock In Rio II Festival and again over 140,000 people in attendance! This was broadcast on Brazilian TV & radio. At times the announcer speak over songs. This show is highlighted by the first live performance of 'Bad Apples!' Axl dedicates 'Civil War' to all the soldiers fighting in the Persian Gulf.


http://www.gnrontour.com/

[misterbrownstone]

1)right next door to hell
2)you could be mine
3)live and let die
4)double talkin' jive
5)don't cry (either, but i chose alt. for my mix)
6)locomotive
7)dead horse
8)civil war
9)perfect crime
10)november rain
11)knockin' on heaven's door
12)dust n' bones
13)yesterdays
14)garden of eden
15)estranged

 

[jazjme]

good job voodoo! Slap that bitch!lol

[AxlRoseVen]

good job voodoo! Slap that bitch!lol

You?re being violent on this forum just cuz I made a mistake when I said Breakdown was played at Brazil but it's not me who'll face the scary consequences next! 

[Gunner80]

I've always loved BD, very emotional. It's one of those songs I never get sick of listening to.

[Doc Emmett Brown]

It's one of those songs I dont listen to for a long time, but when I do, it always hits me how much I want to hear Axl's lyrics and vocals.

[Carlos_f_Rose]

Did it remind anyone else a little bit of a "meatloaf" song?
Not any particular one, just because of all the different breaks and changes.

NO!!!!!

Back evil demon!

The Power of Christ Compels you. the power of Christ Compels you.
Come on people help this poor soul!

The Power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you
The power of Christ Compels you

Shit now my monitor is soaked with Holy Water.

Fzzzttt! Uh-Oh

Meatloaf? C'Mon dude!

haha that is cool man, excellent..

[You Gonna Eat That?]

I'll have a crack at this one...

1. civil war
2. 14 years
3. yesterdays
4. dont cry(original)
5. live and let die
6. so fine
7. shotgun blues
8. estranged
9. get in the ring
10. november rain
11. double talkin jive
12. you could be mine
13. bad obsession
14. garden of eden
15. perfect crime
16. knockin on heavans door
17. coma
18. my world

bit long? who cares??
 

[kaasupoltin]

This is hard one.. Every song on these albums are so fucking great 

1. Dust n' Bones
2. Civil War
3. Live And Let Die
4. 14 Years
5. You Could Be Mine
6. Back Off Bitch
7. November Rain
8. Yesterdays
9. Dont Cry
10. Double Talkin' Jive
11. Estranged
12. Dead Horse or Bad Apples
13. So Fine
14. Bad Obsession
15. Knockin' On Heavens Door
16. Coma

A fucking long album 

[You Gonna Eat That?]

^^Did you bypass the cencor? or is there no censor? I belive I Can recall there was a censor on this board... Yes? No?

[nevermiss24]

         The Garden,Garden of Eden,Locomotive,Yesterdays,Right Next door to Hell,
          Get in the ring,breakdown,dead horse,coma,pretty tied up, and i wish they
          had Rocket Qween becouse it is only on AFD.