THIS WILL NEVER GET OLD! 🎵 GUNS N ROSES Civil War Reaction

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  • Thanks for checking out our Guns N Roses reaction. Civil War is spot on given the recent events in Afghanistan. We listened to this song just before the pull out turned tragic. This song needs to be heard by everyone. It's so applicable to current events.
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  • @mcpidro
    @mcpidro Před 2 lety +222

    I still think this is one of the most underrated songs in history. You could drop it in any period of time and it would be perfectly relevant

    • @sharonspiller7427
      @sharonspiller7427 Před rokem +7

      Agree. Thirty years ago to today. As relevant as ever.

    • @AugieDoggyDoo
      @AugieDoggyDoo Před rokem +10

      @@sharonspiller7427 💯To me, this is the best protest/history-type song of all time and I go back a long way, lol. The lyrics hit you hard.

    • @Flaystray
      @Flaystray Před rokem +1

      How about mid-19th century?

    • @shack8110
      @shack8110 Před rokem

      not the early 90s. there was no george floyd, brianna taylor, black lives matter, lgbtq bullshit. maybe it is relevant today, but in the 90s it was just a song about a relationship between 2 people, and war in general

    • @romantsyhanok9283
      @romantsyhanok9283 Před rokem

      100%

  • @dansegelov305
    @dansegelov305 Před 2 lety +989

    Lex: "I think Axl and Slash must be best friends..."
    Everyone: "Oh dear..."

    • @jeknechtphotography7106
      @jeknechtphotography7106 Před 2 lety +62

      I just laughed so hard at this

    • @vaha9597
      @vaha9597 Před 2 lety +27

      Same, if she only knew

    • @jonathanhuggins654
      @jonathanhuggins654 Před 2 lety +45

      They were once friends but that was definitely years ago.

    • @jonathanhuggins654
      @jonathanhuggins654 Před 2 lety +30

      @@voltakackackack4303 reminds me of that line from Alice in Chains "No excuses" that goes you my friend I will defend and if we change, I love you anyways. Somewhere in your heart the love might always be there. Definitely memories that never go away.

    • @jonathanhuggins654
      @jonathanhuggins654 Před 2 lety +3

      @@voltakackackack4303 I hope you are doing well and that you are cherishing every memory you had with your friend. Thanks for sharing this with me.

  • @tommygower7304
    @tommygower7304 Před 2 lety +123

    I grew up on GN'R my grandfather hated their music he always taunted me calling Axl Rose, (Axl Grease) well when the Civil War single came out he definitely changed his mind. He was a WW2 Vet. And that song struck a chord with him so much he had a lot more respect for my music from then on. I can't listen to Civil War without thinking of my grandfather. R.I.P........

    • @rascalmatt6713
      @rascalmatt6713 Před rokem

      Wars a fucking racket.

    • @MichaelFoster-cs5om
      @MichaelFoster-cs5om Před rokem

      I grape with the same green father. It was close the same thing you’re saying.

    • @skrildrop
      @skrildrop Před 8 měsíci +1

      great grandfather

    • @ktwdn6119
      @ktwdn6119 Před 8 měsíci +2

      He was apart of the greatest generation of Americans. That generation and the one before sacrificed so much

    • @MrScottsearles
      @MrScottsearles Před 3 měsíci

      Axl was one of my nicknames growing up, among others.

  • @ziggyb5882
    @ziggyb5882 Před 2 lety +18

    "What we have here is failure to communicate"...classic line from COOL HAND LUKE

  • @nathankrush3289
    @nathankrush3289 Před 2 lety +474

    Love him or hate him, Axl Rose is a musical genius. He's even in the Guinness Book Of World Records for the greatest studio vocal range ever recorded.

    • @vinniedixon1140
      @vinniedixon1140 Před 2 lety +27

      His range was eclipsed by Mike Patton from Faith No More. Axl has a 5.5 octave range, Mike Patton has a 6 octave range.

    • @nathankrush3289
      @nathankrush3289 Před 2 lety +27

      @@vinniedixon1140 No, after hearing "Chinese Democracy ", the record changed. They both have 6 octave ranges.

    • @vinniedixon1140
      @vinniedixon1140 Před 2 lety +9

      @@nathankrush3289 Mike Patton has more than Axl, I promise you

    • @nathankrush3289
      @nathankrush3289 Před 2 lety +32

      @@vinniedixon1140 No, he doesn't. I've heard both and am a trained singer myself .

    • @beenright5115
      @beenright5115 Před 2 lety +3

      Not quite, but very few singers have a 5 octave range, so might as well be true

  • @CommissarIRL
    @CommissarIRL Před 2 lety +154

    “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
    ― Benjamin Franklin

    • @antimatter2380
      @antimatter2380 Před 2 lety +14

      The funny thing about that quote is Ben was saying that the government shouldn't give up its freedom to tax its citizens for a one time donation from the Penn family to help secure the frontier. It's now taken way out of context since it's pro government taxation and long term funding for the military.

    • @CommissarIRL
      @CommissarIRL Před 2 lety +1

      @@antimatter2380 Yep, ive also read the original context of the quote.

    • @beenright5115
      @beenright5115 Před 2 lety +2

      I have not, so learned something new

    • @LLiivveeeevviiLL
      @LLiivveeeevviiLL Před 2 lety +4

      “Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe.”
      - Edmund Burke

    • @vanlifeson6773
      @vanlifeson6773 Před 2 lety +2

      @@antimatter2380 Its funny how some times we didn't even intend to learn such a lesson.

  • @hadoken95
    @hadoken95 Před 2 lety +55

    It is really sad to me how songs like this will always be relevant. We'll never change.

  • @bobothefrigginclown
    @bobothefrigginclown Před 2 lety +113

    "I'm not going to screw over the next generation by being a coward and handing over freedom".. BRAVO!!! Many more people need to hear this! Most relevant statement of our times!!

    • @oldschool4382
      @oldschool4382 Před 2 lety +5

      Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
      -Ronald Reagan

    • @kevinjohnanand
      @kevinjohnanand Před rokem

      @@oldschool4382 Funny quote considering how monstrous Reagan was as president and how much he fucked up our country to the point where we still feel the effects to this day.

  • @simpleiowan3123
    @simpleiowan3123 Před 2 lety +274

    5:50 - “I’m not gonna screw over the next generation by being a coward and giving up my freedoms.” Just so much goddamn YES!! This is why we love you Brad. 🙏🦾🇺🇸

    • @sattymike0155
      @sattymike0155 Před 2 lety +9

      Damn right Brad

    • @lkanzenbach
      @lkanzenbach Před 2 lety +8

      @@sattymike0155 Wish everyone had your mindset. Sadly our freedoms in the US are slowly trying to be taken from us by fear mongering of the media pushing a certain agenda.

    • @joenutz2738
      @joenutz2738 Před 2 lety +9

      This is one of the best quotes. Brad you the fuckin man

    • @566missinglink
      @566missinglink Před 2 lety +8

      I was thinking the same thing about brads comments. That's truth once you give it up you would have to fight to hopefully get it back.

    • @paxkassandra842
      @paxkassandra842 Před 2 lety +3

      👏❤

  • @neillenet291
    @neillenet291 Před 2 lety +107

    You nailed it brad, once you give up power to the government you never get it back.

    • @greg2976
      @greg2976 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen to that Neil!

    • @curthenley455
      @curthenley455 Před 2 lety +3

      Amen, Brother!

    • @neillenet291
      @neillenet291 Před 2 lety

      @ADELBERT and that's why the Democrats are so intent on getting rid of guns, they know that the people will have the ability to rise up against the corrupt government if their armed.

  • @Putreffy
    @Putreffy Před 2 lety +64

    Guns N' Roses has been my favorite band since I was 11, I am 45 now and they are still my favorite, watching Lex jam to this song brings so much happiness to my heart

    • @fatrick5004
      @fatrick5004 Před rokem +1

      Same here mate

    • @joshhencik1849
      @joshhencik1849 Před rokem

      Same. And I played this song over and over again when I was a teenager. Then I went and joined the Marines.

    • @screamingeagle7704
      @screamingeagle7704 Před rokem

      I can relate, im 44 lol

    • @MichaelFoster-cs5om
      @MichaelFoster-cs5om Před rokem

      45 myself

    • @TheLadymiss22
      @TheLadymiss22 Před rokem +1

      Turning 70 in June. ♥️ I remember being at work and waiting to hear the premiere of this song on the radio. Luckily my boss wasn’t there because she hated G’n R.

  • @fernandoclementeescolan7226

    Guns N roses most underrated song. What lyrics!

  • @loneb9759
    @loneb9759 Před 2 lety +104

    "What's so civil about war anyway"?... Always loved that line!!! 🔥🔥

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto Před 2 lety

      War can be civil when is war for liberty. It will be mistake to forget that.
      Up to now liberty and freedom were given to ones ready to get it through war.
      It is long discussion,but is the case. It is neither without it not for free that freedom comes.
      And up to.now civilizations that neglected or did not trust to proper extent the significance of this lost their freedom, countries, civilizations,identities.
      It takes some months of reading past events to see the trend.
      Root cause for the need of above? Imo what Nietze expressed in will of power which will lead to above.
      The stronger are not satisfied by what they have and want more and eventually ask for it, and then is war or giving your stuff-land-cultures-properties-freedom-choices-time etc.

  • @fenderfox5080
    @fenderfox5080 Před 2 lety +187

    This fucking song rocks and his voice back in the day was insanely good, there's nobody like Gnr

    • @mateo98100
      @mateo98100 Před 2 lety +3

      I beg to differ. I know that sounds pathetic...haha...but AIC or Layne and Cornell could sing the phone book

    • @fenderfox5080
      @fenderfox5080 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mateo98100 I totally agree, now that I think about it axels voice probably sounded best on record but live was a nightmare, he was always canceling shows. But yes Chris and Layne were the best by far

    • @atonesb5251
      @atonesb5251 Před 2 lety

      Axl was so good in studio. Even Chinese Democracy has some insanely good vocal runs. This I Love comes to mind.

    • @VicInNocal
      @VicInNocal Před 2 lety +3

      There really hasn't been a band like GnR since. I mean, what the hell has come out since the mid 90s?

    • @fenderfox5080
      @fenderfox5080 Před 2 lety

      @@VicInNocal not a ton unfortunately 😕

  • @Donb1233
    @Donb1233 Před 2 lety +71

    Brad, sometimes your calm analytical demeanor irks me when I want you to be as enthusiastic about a song that I love similar to the way Lex gets into it. But then damn man, you just kill it with your analysis like this. You, and Axl, were spot on in this one. Liberty is always one generation away from being lost.

    • @oldschool4382
      @oldschool4382 Před 2 lety +5

      Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
      -Ronald Reagan
      Mis the Gipper (RIP)

  • @jacobreed5655
    @jacobreed5655 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Never voluntarily give up freedom. Well said.

  • @owlbuquerqueturkey
    @owlbuquerqueturkey Před 2 lety +192

    This song came out just a few months after I returned home from Iraq after the first Gulf war. Even though US casualties were minimal in that war, I saw first hand the death and destruction we caused to the Iraqis. My son was born just a few weeks before I deployed, and I remember looking down at a dead Iraqi soldier about my age, and wondering about his family, and his life. Did he have children? They try to dehumanize the enemy, but they're just like us. They bleed, they die, they have families. They didn't want to be there.

    • @Tesla-US-X1
      @Tesla-US-X1 Před 2 lety +6

      The same reflections that Faramir has... my friend. Saludos desde España

    • @chekamystery675
      @chekamystery675 Před 2 lety +4

      No Truer Words said 💔💔

    • @klvAcosta
      @klvAcosta Před 2 lety +7

      Finally someone who says is the way it is! Thank you so much 👏🏼

    • @decimevos625
      @decimevos625 Před 2 lety +1

      No more wars. Paz en el mundo

    • @jc4157
      @jc4157 Před 2 lety +2

      damn dude, i left iraq and got illusions 1 and 2 in fulda. ain't that us? not fresh. us?

  • @Rob-eo5ql
    @Rob-eo5ql Před 2 lety +158

    The whistling at the intro & outro is “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” a popular American Civil War era song from the 1860s.

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda Před 2 lety +14

      And the opening is from Cool Hand Luke.

    • @nightwood4379
      @nightwood4379 Před 2 lety +5

      Spoken by Strother Martin

    • @markkahre523
      @markkahre523 Před 2 lety

      The riffs throughout the song are from WJCMH also.

    • @Woolint
      @Woolint Před 2 lety

      Hurah! Hurah!

  • @TheUpperbutt
    @TheUpperbutt Před 2 lety +16

    One of the most imporatant anti-war songs of the last couple of decades..Hell i'd say one of the most important ever written.

  • @chriswyss4321
    @chriswyss4321 Před 2 lety +2

    I really love how she enjoyes the music of the song!

  • @steve_m2473
    @steve_m2473 Před 2 lety +194

    November Rain, Estranged, Don't Cry, You Could Be Mine are all excellent songs to hit next

    • @Metal_Mary
      @Metal_Mary Před 2 lety +9

      Night train, My Michelle, Mr. Brownstone, Coma... So Many Great songs 🎵

    • @msoto951
      @msoto951 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes November rain guys! Check it out! All these songs listed are bad ass!

    • @Icebergslim333
      @Icebergslim333 Před 2 lety +5

      I just heard Estranged a couple months ago for the first time and can't stop listening to it. It's sooo good!

    • @mr.unlucky04
      @mr.unlucky04 Před 2 lety +2

      Not just excellent but THEIR MAIN HITS!!! Lol CLASSIC SONGS! LEGENDARY

    • @thrashdagnarz8103
      @thrashdagnarz8103 Před 2 lety

      YESSS

  • @acidgravy1
    @acidgravy1 Před 2 lety +56

    Fun fact: After they split up Axl was asked about a reunion and answered „Not in this lifetime“
    After they reunioned in 2016 (I think) they went on tour and named it „Not in this lifetime“. Saw them in 2018, Slash was great…

    • @jodymorgan9392
      @jodymorgan9392 Před 2 lety +1

      There back now too 2021

    • @heatnationwpb
      @heatnationwpb Před 2 lety +3

      I caught that tour in Miami and it was fantastic! You're right, Slash was phenomenal! The whole show was just stellar.
      Was so cool to see it all full circle... I saw them as a teen as the opening act for The Cult in New Orleans supporting Appetite, and again a few years later on the Illusion tour (w/ Soundgarden opening). Both shows I'll never forget! Never in a million years did I think I'd ever get to see them again. A lot has been said about Axl's voice in concert, but all three times I've seen em he was absolutely FANTASTIC.

    • @mojorisin069
      @mojorisin069 Před 2 lety

      @@jodymorgan9392 which they are still friends and had another tour planned and maybe an album.

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda Před 2 lety +1

      Oh like when the Eagles toured under the name hell freezes over because that's when they said they would reunite.

    • @richardeberhart451
      @richardeberhart451 Před 2 lety +1

      Saw them in Tulsa 2018 was absolutely amazing

  • @teijaflink2226
    @teijaflink2226 Před rokem +9

    This songs has so many truths, he totally speaks the words I feel, specially the line "it feeds the rich while it buries the poor".

  • @TRUCKRIDER3000
    @TRUCKRIDER3000 Před rokem +4

    There are some songs that never lose their meaning and even became more actual in time, civil war is one of them

  • @beriandavies2111
    @beriandavies2111 Před 2 lety +104

    The intro is taken from the '67 movie classic Cool Hand Luke, and is spoken by Strother Martin. This is one of my favourite GnfR's tracks.
    I like how Lex gets into the vibe of a song, soaking it all up. Then Brad,
    ' wait a minute' 😉 breaks the song down and makes sense of it.
    Great reaction from you both 👍👏👏👏

    • @oldschool4382
      @oldschool4382 Před 2 lety

      I used as a text alert on my phone got some strange reaction lol

    • @catheadmoon
      @catheadmoon Před 2 lety

      Yeah it's the warden guy talking to the other inmates about James Deans' character who of course ate like 50 eggs or something while he was in jail. I mean not really, but really lol...

  • @davidsafford1423
    @davidsafford1423 Před 2 lety +32

    The whole double album " Use your Illusion " is amazing

  • @grunions9648
    @grunions9648 Před 2 lety +9

    This never seems to be anyone's favourite GnR song but I unironically think it's a masterpiece. I'll die happy knowing that I saw them perform this live from a few feet away.

  • @wrenbudden8247
    @wrenbudden8247 Před 2 lety +23

    The line “D’you wear a black armband when they shot the man who said peace could last forever?” Breaks my heart every time I hear it.
    It’s about the assassination of Martin Luther King and how people wore black armbands as a sign of being in mourning and also to protest the war.
    When Axl was little, his mother took him to a protest to hear MLK speak and it had a lasting effect on him.

    • @davidp5178
      @davidp5178 Před 9 měsíci

      He's talking about Kennedy. After he got assassinated they had black armbands. To show support of the Kennedys.

  • @MrLjs20
    @MrLjs20 Před 2 lety +84

    Granted they weren’t best friends, Axl and Slash definitely had chemistry. Axl was more than aware of Slash’s talent and most of his resentment towards Slash came from the fact that Slash would get wasted daily and nearly died form drug OD multiple times. But as far as Slash goes nobody could make the guitar find the perfect tone to fit Axl’s emotion better than Slash. The 6-7 year span that they worked together created some amazing music

    • @sunshynff
      @sunshynff Před 2 lety +2

      No, Axl didnt' give a one single fuck about Slash getting wasted, they both were using smack, his biggest resentment is that Slash finally realized and called out the fact that Axl is an egotistical, racist douchebag, and went on to better things.

    • @shadyd2544
      @shadyd2544 Před 2 lety +7

      @@sunshynff Sorry but I'm not so sure about the better things part. Axl was a prick for sure but he did have talent. The whole band did. When they separated and all went off there own non of it sounded as good as when they were together.

    • @arpadmakk9324
      @arpadmakk9324 Před 2 lety +4

      Most of the Guns songs was written by Izzy Stradlin and Axl. In my opinion, Izzy was the real songwriter, and Slash did a great job doing the solos and fills. In my opinion, Izzy was more relevant as Slash. After Izzy left the band, the chemistry was gone too.

    • @MrLjs20
      @MrLjs20 Před 2 lety +1

      Axl probably cared about Slash too much. It has been cited multiple times that he loved Slash like a brother but felt slash was throwing away his greatness to substance abuse. Axl just felt like nobody was there to care about him, he didn’t feel ready to tour in the 90’s and was told if Slash or Duff died it was on him. So he went along with it and said he set out to make everyone’s life miserable because of the way the UYI tour was handled.

    • @MrLjs20
      @MrLjs20 Před 2 lety +3

      Slash did leave because of Axl’s nature. Honestly they began heading in different directions musically. Axl got into punk, grunge, nine inch nails, and Slash just wanted to keep making appetite. Axl writes melody and lyrics first and then hands it over to the band to figure out the other instrumental arrangement and Slash would write guitar songs first then hand them to Axl. Neither wanted to do it the other persons way.

  • @charlesrivers7111
    @charlesrivers7111 Před 2 lety +8

    The opening dialog is from the movie Cool Hand Luke and the part where it says "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials for example to create a vacuum..." is a quote from a Peruvian war general, according to Axl Rose. Great song off of a great album! GnR, as a band, dominated the late 80's and early 90's. They seem to have come out of nowhere and just exploded. I was 17 when Appetite for Destruction was released and was blown about by the grit and power of that album, which still rings true today. I was already a heavy metal fan from Metallica, Megadeath, Anthrax and Slayer... the "big 4" but GnR was different in a whole other way. Kinda like when Nirvana and the grunge sound blew up in the mid 90's.

  • @edgcrushr
    @edgcrushr Před 2 lety +6

    "I feel like this song will never get old. Hopefully it does." Amen.

  • @nunopereira526
    @nunopereira526 Před 2 lety +6

    I could feel Brad taking a time to think about the lyrics, it's a timeless theme indeed and make us think a lot about wars and the hate splitting people apart.
    Lex, it's really magical how Axl and Slash's tone and music fit so well, it blens so good, it's not just a guy playing guitar in an amazing way, it's a guitar talking to the voice of Axl and giving the music the feeling that it needs.

  • @jmoney6900
    @jmoney6900 Před 2 lety +36

    A true sign of an artist greatness is how their music can still be relevant years, decades and even longer. The greatest artists music is timeless!

    • @patientzeropoint5271
      @patientzeropoint5271 Před 2 lety +3

      I think writing about war has something to do with songs staying relevant, sadly.
      GNR will withstand the sands of time regardless though.

  • @vaha9597
    @vaha9597 Před 2 lety +25

    Never agreed more with Brad than his take on keep your freedom in your own hands

    • @shadyd2544
      @shadyd2544 Před 2 lety

      Naaahhh. He seems to be saying a smaller government is better and I could definitely disagree with that. Not without getting into a big debate though.

  • @dathorndike4908
    @dathorndike4908 Před 2 lety +5

    Axl Rose. The man of a thousand voices. He is like a chameleon in his vocals. When I was a teenager I honestly didn;t realize for years that he sang the entire lead vocal on "It's So Easy". I thought that he was sharing vocals with Izzy because his voice sounded so different at times in that song that I couldn't believe it was all Axl singing.

  • @Jamie-lw5sy
    @Jamie-lw5sy Před 2 lety +5

    The entire first half of the video I can literally see the wheels in Brad's mind turning. Normally Lex steals the show with her incredible beauty but I was waiting for Brad's commentary this time. He likes to think and this is the perfect song for it.

  • @arnoldcox9128
    @arnoldcox9128 Před 2 lety +7

    This song can definitely be related to any war really, the best line is feeding the rich and burying the poor

  • @justmehere6094
    @justmehere6094 Před 2 lety +31

    I love how Lex just feels those guitar solos. Lex what you talk about with Slash and Axel is Slash's guitar brilliance coming through.

  • @seanemery6019
    @seanemery6019 Před 2 lety +4

    GNR such underrated songwriters. This song is a masterpiece.

  • @williampatience9524
    @williampatience9524 Před 2 lety +6

    This song is perfect for what this country is going through right now.

  • @karenmandeville7116
    @karenmandeville7116 Před 2 lety +40

    i always thought this was one of their best songs. axl's voice, slash's guitar, the lyrics-great song.

  • @bloodybutunbowed291
    @bloodybutunbowed291 Před 2 lety +22

    A perfect example that hard rock isn't just "noise".
    Also, a perfect song for Brad & Lex...
    Left-brained for Brad with lyrics that carry a strong message and are easily understandable,
    and Right-brained for Lex with creative songwriting along with strong musicianship.

    • @terenceoneil7670
      @terenceoneil7670 Před 2 lety +1

      ok dr. schizoid...simple, but inaccurate, analysis of their personalities

  • @AgentXXSmith
    @AgentXXSmith Před 2 lety +5

    7:50 this is the most heartwarming thing I've heard in a long time. Axl and Slash had a very complicated existence together, and still do. And I love that you recognize the innocence and the beauty in their musical relationship.

  • @epona1969
    @epona1969 Před rokem +4

    This song will never get old and needs to be heard. Whether people realize or acknowledge it, we're fighting our own civil war in our country right now. Brad, your analysis is spot on as always!

  • @FloridaRocks
    @FloridaRocks Před 2 lety +91

    "You Could Be Mine" GnR did this song for Terminator II. It's excellent!
    Btw, Slash teamed up with Myles Kennedy (Alterbridge) and released some AMAZING music. My personal favorite is "Ghost" live from Stoke, UK

    • @blindrodent3019
      @blindrodent3019 Před 2 lety +2

      Check out "Starlight" Acoustic Live Max Session 2010, somewhere in Australia not sure of exact location. After I heard that, I couldn't believe that tune wasn't released that way rather than "Electric".

    • @jasKSG
      @jasKSG Před 2 lety

      are u sure about T2? i think its for Terminator: Salvation

    • @maxis5650
      @maxis5650 Před 2 lety +7

      @@jasKSG Definitely T2: Judgement Day, the official video is full of clips from the movie, also I was there when the song and movie came out

    • @jeknechtphotography7106
      @jeknechtphotography7106 Před 2 lety +2

      I saw Slash and Myles Kennedy live in 2019 and they were incredible. They have a nice acoustic of Sweet Child O' Mine.

    • @monicawanderley
      @monicawanderley Před 2 lety +1

      I actually like more of Myles Kennedy singing this song, can't explain why, maybe more modern production?

  • @beastmode8985
    @beastmode8985 Před 2 lety +35

    Love Brad's "Freedom" speech! Tell it like it is! 🤜🤛

  • @Paulnesvold8482
    @Paulnesvold8482 Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of my absolute favorite GnR songs. They hit it right on the head when they put this song out!

  • @Claumass946
    @Claumass946 Před měsícem +1

    I really love the way she got involved and let her flow with sound and lyrics it was absolutely enjoyable!🎶

  • @ronparsons8786
    @ronparsons8786 Před 2 lety +30

    This is a timeless song with a timeless message.

  • @baileybowman2449
    @baileybowman2449 Před 2 lety +26

    When Brad said “They probably aren’t trying to learn lessons” that really hit me hard. They’re not, are they? 🥺

  • @petehoeft6518
    @petehoeft6518 Před 2 lety +4

    I've heard the song a million times, but listening to you guys and taking my time I realized it was a rift on the song "When Johnny comes marching home again." Thanks for the heartfelt commentary.

  • @WhatILoveAboutMusic64
    @WhatILoveAboutMusic64 Před 2 lety +3

    My favorite line in the song is "What's so civil about war anyway? Only a few lines into the song and your conversation gets deep. I admire both of your insights.

  • @usmcyounggun6879
    @usmcyounggun6879 Před 2 lety +23

    Civil War and Don’t Cry are my two favorite Guns ‘N’ Roses songs...two of my favorite songs regardless of band!

  • @Benz_Schmidt
    @Benz_Schmidt Před 2 lety +21

    Can't tell ya enough how happy I am you guys reacted to this particular GNR track.. it's by far one of their greatest...

    • @jiggy3591
      @jiggy3591 Před 2 lety +2

      My all time favorite song by them

  • @twistedunicornfarts9352
    @twistedunicornfarts9352 Před 2 lety +4

    A lot of songs can never get old ,the moment it gets old is the moment hope is lost

  • @JMulvy
    @JMulvy Před 2 lety +4

    One of my favorite songs from them of all time.

  • @chazharrison9760
    @chazharrison9760 Před 2 lety +24

    This is one of the best G&R songs ever, and yes TIMELESS for sure. just all around a great song

  • @sutherngirrl7590
    @sutherngirrl7590 Před 2 lety +26

    A true music lover doesn't get stuck on genre. The symphony of instruments sucks you in like an undertow. Life is so much more beautiful with a soundtrack.

    • @jonathanhuggins654
      @jonathanhuggins654 Před 2 lety +2

      I have told everyone I talk to that you can find good music almost anywhere. If you are listening. I could have as much fun in a blues bar or in a honky tonk as I could in maybe a club in Memphis or Atlanta. I could have as much fun in a mosh pit. Good music reaches out and grabs you. Rock has a special spot in my heart. But so does rap. Country. Gospel. Blues. I love music.

    • @jessee.2681
      @jessee.2681 Před 2 lety +3

      I get it, I get asked all the time "what music do you like/listen to?" my answer is always the same, "I listen to exceptional music, anything that I feel & that moves me. Yeah THAT is music I f@ck with."

    • @sutherngirrl7590
      @sutherngirrl7590 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jonathanhuggins654 @Jesse E. You both get it!! That is exactly what I meant.😉

    • @jonathanhuggins654
      @jonathanhuggins654 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sutherngirrl7590 this conversation reminds me of the movie August Rush for some reason. If you're not familiar with it, I highly recommend it. It's about how we are all connected by something. That something could definitely be music.

    • @sutherngirrl7590
      @sutherngirrl7590 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jonathanhuggins654 I know it well! We are all connected by frequency and music 🎶 is just that.

  • @JorgeLourenco000
    @JorgeLourenco000 Před 2 lety +3

    Brad really digs metal when they start spitting facts, you can see the little smile on his face. Priceless

  • @nitro_001newman2
    @nitro_001newman2 Před 2 lety +1

    Brad I like how you totally get this song. It completely applies to today’s times, and yesterday, and sadly probably tomorrow.

  • @jimclark1131
    @jimclark1131 Před 2 lety +20

    I have always felt that this was one of GNR's best songs. Definitely in the top 3.
    Like any other track, created by any artist, it speaks a lot of truth, and as far as I know was never played on the radio.
    If there is truth to the message it will not get pushed to main stream.
    I may be wrong, but I had a radio on 90% of the time back then and I do not ever recall hearing this played. I found it on the album (sorry - CD).
    Brad is 100% correct, I also believe that this song will survive the test of time. Humans tend to not be bright enough to learn from the past.
    We will continue to behave the same, and there will be many more conflicts in the future.

  • @iceman24life
    @iceman24life Před 2 lety +13

    The dynamic of GNR is that Axl brings the musicianship and lyrics while Duff and Slash bring that hard rock and edge. They are total Yin and Yang. And that's what made them have conflict with each other. But also combined as a powerful dynamic.

    • @grunions9648
      @grunions9648 Před 2 lety

      It can't be overstated how much Duff brought to the band in terms of arrangements, let alone the bass parts.

  • @benniecameron6441
    @benniecameron6441 Před 2 lety +4

    just found your channel today,watched a dozen vids. Brad hadnt said much in most, now we see him connect with the lyrics and speak wisdom. Love seeing lex letting it out in all the vids while Brad is absorbing it.

  • @TheArcofinfinity
    @TheArcofinfinity Před 2 lety +3

    Brad, " this song never gets old, I hope it does..." I agree man, love you both!

  • @scottmatzeder9162
    @scottmatzeder9162 Před 2 lety +23

    This is my absolute favorite GnR song. That intro is from the movie Cool Hand Luke. Bravo, Brad and Lex.

    • @jimwasson7561
      @jimwasson7561 Před 2 lety +1

      Fantastic movie. One of my favourites

    • @mikebolfik5917
      @mikebolfik5917 Před 2 lety

      I was going through the comments wondering how many I'd go through before somebody referred to Cool Hand Luke.

  • @shanemwood
    @shanemwood Před 2 lety +9

    Hands down, this is one of the best songs ever created and best reactions. Such powerful and thoughtful commentary.

  • @j80282
    @j80282 Před rokem +1

    This song came out 32yrs ago in Sept. An still holds true to this day. Ask is a lyrical genius.

  • @wheelmanstan
    @wheelmanstan Před 2 lety +1

    that album is incredible, axel has that voice that whenever he says a word that ends in y or ied...well it just sounds awesome.. MYYYY HANDS ARE TIIIIED!!

  • @adenauerlemos7926
    @adenauerlemos7926 Před 2 lety +8

    One of the main features of Axel was the voice range. It went from low pitch to rough high pitch easily.

  • @piratemccall
    @piratemccall Před 2 lety +13

    The opening monologue is from the classic movie Cool Hand Luke. This is "late" G'nR,, Use Your Illusion

    • @thomastaylor9579
      @thomastaylor9579 Před 2 lety

      how many boiled eggs did he eat ?

    • @maxis5650
      @maxis5650 Před 2 lety

      If this is late GnR, what is Chinese Democracy? Zombie GnR? lol

    • @longbeach7623
      @longbeach7623 Před 2 lety

      @@maxis5650 truthfully, not even GNR.

  • @AugieDoggyDoo
    @AugieDoggyDoo Před rokem +1

    Oooooohhhhh Brad, this one hit you. Man, I love this side of you. Lex, as always, you are so much fun. This is one of my all-time favorites from GNR. There's a big message here, still going on today. I know I am 1.5 years late to the party, lol but I definitely loved the reaction. BTW, I didn't see anyone else mention that Axl is actually rated one of the best singers of all time. His range is insane.

  • @sarahealey1780
    @sarahealey1780 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my god thank you for noticing the connection between Axl singing and slashes guitar, I thought I was the only one who felt like I should be singing the guitar parts because they are so intrinsic to the song xx

  • @Abimelech75
    @Abimelech75 Před 2 lety +12

    Axl is playing the piano, November Rain is a song where it's more in the forefront. It's one you want to make sure you watch the video as well.

    • @longbeach7623
      @longbeach7623 Před 2 lety +3

      On this song, the piano is played by Dizzy Reed, I believe.

  • @michaeltodd5820
    @michaeltodd5820 Před 2 lety +9

    This has always been my favorite GNR song. I also think Brad was absolutely spot on with his opinion about giving up your rights to the government. Great reaction y’all!

  • @gsmith7309
    @gsmith7309 Před 2 lety +2

    This is in my top 10 songs, such an EPIC song.

  • @johnflores5286
    @johnflores5286 Před rokem +3

    Young man, you nailed it. I've been listening to this song since the day it came out. I often wondered even way back then, if people would realize the death of the song and what's really going on in this world. Love y'all

  • @GDawgTube
    @GDawgTube Před 2 lety +29

    November Rain and Patience are incredible as well.

  • @DanAnkers
    @DanAnkers Před 2 lety +5

    "I went numb, when I learned to see" ain't that the TRUTH. Alternating numbness and desire to act...to do more.

  • @richardclingempeel6111
    @richardclingempeel6111 Před 2 lety +1

    It's good seeing music bridging the gap, and bringing people together.

  • @AMAZ0NGIRL
    @AMAZ0NGIRL Před 2 lety +2

    Always loved AR wide rage voice ! It is raw unique and I have listen to lots of his music with GR etc over the years and he def is a great singer ! I am impressed that young people like you are even listening to music that is and will be timeless and are classics! Thanks for sharing you 2 are precious gems!

  • @thereal_ap232
    @thereal_ap232 Před 2 lety +7

    Axle is on the keys!! Check out November Rain and Don't Cry

  • @troyv8302
    @troyv8302 Před 2 lety +29

    This was a good song of a real good album. Yesterday and 14 years are a couple other slightly lesser known but darn good songs off the album.

    • @cmr8er8
      @cmr8er8 Před 2 lety +6

      Don't forget Don't Damn Me.

    • @RobwLPOC
      @RobwLPOC Před 2 lety +2

      @@cmr8er8 one of my favourite all-time guitar riffs in Don't Damn Me

    • @codybarker3863
      @codybarker3863 Před 2 lety +3

      This was the first album(s) I remember taking the day off school to line up for on release date. I feel old

    • @heliosvice
      @heliosvice Před 2 lety +1

      Breakdown, Estranged, Bad Apples, etc...

  • @Beretta909
    @Beretta909 Před 2 lety +3

    Hell yea Lex! Your reaction at “My hands are tied”.was exactly what I was expecting.
    Brad you’re absolutely right. Song will never age but we hope it does. Well put bro.

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 Před 2 lety +1

    I listened to the 'Use Your Illusion' albums so much as a teenager that to this day I have every single Slash solo from both albums memorised.

  • @joelengland8429
    @joelengland8429 Před 2 lety +10

    I’ve always liked this song but actually reading the lyrics with it makes it powerful

  • @kellyhouse4263
    @kellyhouse4263 Před 2 lety +61

    This song is Timeless! It is speaking volumes right now for sure! Definitely need to check out November Rain it is Epic! Knew Lex would come around, Axel reels you in lol🤟🇺🇸❤

  • @timmoose33
    @timmoose33 Před 2 lety +3

    So glad yall had the lyrics with this. This song is so relevant, much more today than when it came out

  • @kesleycottrell1416
    @kesleycottrell1416 Před 2 lety +3

    This is my favorite Guns and Roses song. It definitely has a message. All great songs has a message.

  • @dbtrek
    @dbtrek Před 2 lety +7

    Hold that freedom, Brad and Lex. Keep it in your hands. 💪

  • @wickedPrints3256
    @wickedPrints3256 Před 2 lety +7

    Brad! I agree whole heartedly with your statement about giving away our freedoms. You nailed that right on the head. Great reaction!

  • @jimaustin687
    @jimaustin687 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks guys. Never read lyrics. Eye opening. Lex is Brad's yin- yang. Perfect duo

  • @MGV-ob5rf
    @MGV-ob5rf Před 2 lety +1

    Brad, after listening to your stance on Freedom, I felt I was listening to my own mind.
    Thanks
    Michael A., SFC, US ARMY, Retired.

  • @pleutron
    @pleutron Před 2 lety +7

    I'd like to add... throughout watching you both during this entire song, I really think you both compliment each other so well. I think... Brad, you keep Lex grounded and cause her to look within to see things she may have not seen without your words. Lex, you push Brad to enjoy things sometimes without thinking so much and to find fun even in a serious setting. And on another amusing note: Brad looked like he was deep in thought listening to and understanding the words; whereas Lex looked like she was enjoying the music and harmony of Axl & Slash here. Lex looked like she was about to explode.

  • @stephanieclark9849
    @stephanieclark9849 Před 2 lety +8

    I'm glad you guys finally reacted to this. This was a really underrated song when it came out because as teenagers, it was probably too deep to really get into. As kids, it was all about kegs, parties, friends, and blasting Metal til' the speakers almost blew out. It holds a lot more meaning for me today than it ever did back then even though the message is the same.

    • @naeshort7909
      @naeshort7909 Před 2 lety +3

      I remember listening to this song on a tape in third grade, I always knew what it was about.

    • @stephanieclark9849
      @stephanieclark9849 Před 2 lety +2

      @@naeshort7909 I always knew what it was about too. It just didn't hit back then like it does today. As a teenager, nobody I knew was sitting around talking about politics, government, wars, the rights and wrongs of the past, present and future, etc.. We were too busy being kids.

    • @beenright5115
      @beenright5115 Před 2 lety +1

      I remember listening to this as a kid, asking my mom what civil meant, and what civil war meant - I still understood what the song was about, but on a much simpler level.
      I did not understand what "Little Tied Up" was about tho...

  • @jeffreyaverett1800
    @jeffreyaverett1800 Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite G 'n' R tune. Your reaction rocked! Nice to see Brad getting in to it as well. Keep fighting the good fight. ✌

  • @jeremywilkerson7502
    @jeremywilkerson7502 Před 2 lety +2

    This was one of the few G & R songs where they dropped the bad boy party badass guise and showed us a piece of their souls. It might be the most honest pieces they ever did. That's why you are feeling it.

  • @suzieq8424
    @suzieq8424 Před 2 lety +7

    November Rain is a must for the piano playing!! Great reaction..I Love this song

  • @dennishollibaugh8247
    @dennishollibaugh8247 Před 2 lety +7

    This will always be my favorite of their incomparable catalog. ❤

  • @palerider6757
    @palerider6757 Před 2 lety +2

    Love you guys, keep up the great reviews 👍

  • @tarataris7446
    @tarataris7446 Před 2 měsíci

    Exactly, NEVER give up your freedoms. You nailed it, Brad. You know what time it is!