Rose claims that this was the first GnR song ever written. He and Stradlin penned it together in early 1985, with the lyrics revolving around a girl that both of them had been in a relationship with, but it wouldn’t be heard until 1991. Two different versions appear on Use Your Illusion I and II, although it’s the “original” with more optimistic lyrics that would ensnare fans. 5 You Could Be Mine (1991) This guaranteed that Use Your Illusion I would start off with an adrenaline jolt. On an album that would flirt with everything from folk to prog, Rose and co wisely got everybody on board with a burst of old-school aggro. Also, that call-and-answer chorus is among the band’s best. 15 Chinese Democracy (2008)

Still, every Guns N’ Roses album has its splashes of brilliance, and all were taken into consideration when assembling this ranking of the group’s 15 greatest songs. To Axl, Slash and Duff, if you’re reading this, maybe consider incorporating more of these songs into the next leg of your Not in This Lifetime Tour.