The Blues

[CheapJon]

Sooo I don't feel like reading 20+ pages of this thread... so here's a question...

Does anyone else have the version where Axl says OKAY NEVERMIND in the middle of it?
What is that?!

it's from rock in rio 2001 when axl calls for a soundguy but he never comes and then ax fix the fuck-up, something like that

[polluxlm]

Sooo I don't feel like reading 20+ pages of this thread... so here's a question...

Does anyone else have the version where Axl says OKAY NEVERMIND in the middle of it?
What is that?!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jxo31QR388k

[Axl4Prez2004]

somebody beat me to it!  I was gonna say, that's Rock in Rio.   

[badobessionwithaxl]

Thanks. 

[badobessionwithaxl]

...Um. What the hell is he doing?! lol.

[SterileEyes]

I always dug this song but last night it officially grew on me and now it's a classic in my book.

Holy crap what a great song. Great words, great solo/key change, great epic ending. If all the tracks on the record are as good as this, Better, and I.R.S.....wow.

Axl's '2006' voice in particular sounds fantastic on this one. Perhaps that's why it grew on me?

[holland_49]

I absolutely love this song as well.  My only problem with it is that the guitar that comes down over the piano in the intro of the '02 version was taken out.  Other than that, I still love it!

[EFISH]

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=36136.0 

[RJ1221]

i prefer the 2002 version

[SterileEyes]

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=36136.0 

haha hey buddy - but that's not the 'Official Appreciation Thread' 

I also found 'cleaned up live version discussion' and '2002 vs. 2006 discussion', but no 'appreciation thread' 

EDIT - I guess Jarmo has declared you the winner, congratulations

[Robman?]

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=36136.0 

haha hey buddy - but that's not the 'Official Appreciation Thread' 

I also found 'cleaned up live version discussion' and '2002 vs. 2006 discussion', but no 'appreciation thread' 

Yeah EFISH - what were you thinking? that ones not OFFICIAL.

[GNRreunioneventually]

out of the not so hard & heavy section of CHINESE DEMOCRACY i prefer the Nov. 24 2002 version of Madagascar i love the ending which sounds like a church organ its so bad ass. The blues has great potensial as a new guns song. I think it will be one on the 2012 version of the greatest hits from G'n'R ?

[Axlfreek]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

[SterileEyes]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

There's a decent YouTube video from the 12/17 Gibson Amp show that is a pretty flawless performance. It was especially flawless/hard to top for me cause I was in the second row 

[GNRreunioneventually]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

There's a decent YouTube video of the 12/17 Gibson Amp performance that is a pretty flawless performance. It was especially flawless/hard to top for me cause I was in the second row?

lucky bastard

[sswalk5]

the studio version should be just as Rio 2001.. its my favourite! 

[chineseroses]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

There's a decent YouTube video from the 12/17 Gibson Amp show that is a pretty flawless performance. It was especially flawless/hard to top for me cause I was in the second row 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5Q9O-UHxA

I have to agree with you, Axl's voice is spot on there, great performance.

[Jackamo!]

Pitman owns that song.

[bringbackadler]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

There's a decent YouTube video from the 12/17 Gibson Amp show that is a pretty flawless performance. It was especially flawless/hard to top for me cause I was in the second row?

I definitely envy you because I would have loved to have been at this show. I will be in LA for my first time in late April. Unfortunately, it looks very unlikely Guns will be playing in the area at the time. I am optimistic though that I will be able to play my copy of Chinese Democracy on the rental car's cd player as soon as my flight arrives.   

[SterileEyes]

the version they played at the may 12th 2006 gig was hands down the best version they have ever played. axl's voice is so perfect.

There's a decent YouTube video from the 12/17 Gibson Amp show that is a pretty flawless performance. It was especially flawless/hard to top for me cause I was in the second row 

I definitely envy you because I would have loved to have been at this show. I will be in LA for my first time in late April. Unfortunately, it looks very unlikely Guns will be playing in the area at the time. I am optimistic though that I will be able to play my copy of Chinese Democracy on the rental car's cd player as soon as my flight arrives.   

They'll be back, stick around a while.

Keep in mind, they've done 'warm up' style shows in small venues in NY, LV and SF but not LA yet...I get the feeling we're in for a treat sooner or later.