"So Fine" is a song by the American rock band Guns N' Roses, released as a promotional single in 1992. It features bassist Duff McKagan on lead vocals, with Axl Rose singing the intro song's verses. The song, written entirely by McKagan, is a tribute to Johnny Thunders.[1][2]
| "So Fine" | |
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| Promotional single by Guns N' Roses | |
| from the album Use Your Illusion II | |
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:09 |
| Label | Geffen |
| Songwriter(s) | Duff McKagan |
| Producer(s) |
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McKagan regularly sang the song during the Use Your Illusion Tour. The song was rehearsed during a soundcheck while Duff was guesting with Guns N' Roses during their Appetite for Democracy 2014 tour, but wasn't played live.[3] The song made a reappearance after a 27-year absence during the Guns N' Roses 2020 Tour.
Reception
editSpin complimented McKagan's vocals when reviewing the song, comparing it to Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie.[4]
Personnel
edit- Guns N' Roses
- W. Axl Rose – backing vocals, intro lead vocals
- Slash – lead guitar
- Izzy Stradlin – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Duff McKagan – lead vocals, bass
- Matt Sorum – drums, backing vocals
- Additional musicians
- Howard Teman – piano
References
edit- ^ Loeffler, Shawn. "Duff McKagan Interview". Ask Men.
- ^ Grow, Kory (September 16, 2016). "Inside Guns N' Roses' History-Making 'Use Your Illusion' Albums". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Christopher, Michael (April 7, 2014). "So Fine: Duff McKagan gets back in the ring for his first full set with Guns N' Roses in 17 years". Vanyaland.com.
- ^ "Every Guns N' Roses Song, Ranked". Spin. February 16, 2016.
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