Guns N' Roses

50 Greatest Power Ballads in Rock History Ranked​

27. Guns N’ Roses, “Patience”
The rush-released second album from Guns N’ Roses, GN’R Lies, pales in comparison to the albums that came before and after it. However, the LP’s crown jewel is “Patience,” a tender acoustic ballad penned by Axl Rose. As the one single from Lies, “Patience” climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also, arguably, showcases the finest whistling contribution of Rose’s storied career.
3. Guns N’ Roses, “November Rain”
At a time when every band from the Sunset Strip was delivering a cool new power ballad, Guns N’ Roses proceeded to outdo them all. The group’s magnificent 1991 single “November Rain” was a saga, complete with backing choir and strings. Reportedly, the tune had been gestating in frontman Axl Rose’s mind for close to 10 years before he was finally able to record it with the band. Even then, the original version was 20 minutes in length, before getting whittled down to just nine. Regardless, “November Rain” – and its equally ambitious music video – became the high water mark for hard rock.
 
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