Nightrain

Guns N' Roses

About Nightrain

"Nightrain" is a song by the American rock band Guns N' Roses. It is the third song on the band's debut studio album, Appetite for Destruction (1987). Although it was released as a single, the song was not included in their best-of album. It reached #93 on the US Billboard charts. The song is a tribute to an infamous brand of cheap Californian fortified wine, Night Train Express, which was extremely popular with the band during their early days because of its low price and high alcohol content. The title is spelled differently, omitting one of the 'T's between "Night" and "Train", and removing the space, making a single portmanteau of the two words. The song was ranked eighth on Guitar World's list of the "Top 10 Drinking Songs". 


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Loaded like a freight train
Flyin like an airplane
Feelin like a space brain
One more time tonight
Well I'm a west coast struttin'
One bad mother
Got a rattlesnake suitcase
Under my arm
Said I'm a mean machine
Been drinkin' gasoline
And honey you can make my motor hum
I got one chance left
In a nine live cat
I got a dog eat dog sly smile
I got a Molotov cocktail
With a match to go
I smoke my cigarette with style
An I can tell you honey
You can make my money tonight

Wake up late
Honey put on your clothes
Take your credit card
To the liquor store
That's one for you and
Two for me by tonight
I'll be loaded like a freight train
Flyin' like an aeroplane
Feelin' like a space brain
One more time tonight

I'm on the nightrain
Bottoms up
I'm on the nightrain
Fill my cup
I'm on the nightrain
Ready to crash and burn
I never learn
I'm on the nightrain
I love that stuff
I'm on the nightrain
I can never get enough
I'm on the nightrain
Never to return-no

Loaded like a freight train
Flyin' like an aeroplane
Speedin' like a space brain
One more time tonight
I'm on the nightrain
And I'm lookin' for some
I'm on the nightrain
So's I can leave this slum
I'm on the nightrain
And I'm ready to crash and burn

Nightrain
Bottoms up
I'm on the nightrain
Fill my cup
I'm on the nightrain
Whoa yeah
I'm on the nightrain
Love that stuff
I'm on the nightrain
An I can never get enough
Ridin' the nightrain
I guess I
I guess, I guess, I guess
I never learn
On the nightrain
Float me home
Ooh I'm on the nightrain
Ridin' the nightrain
Never to return
Nightrain

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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Written by: Saul Hudson, Izzy Stradlin, Duff Rose Mckagan, Steven Adler, W. Axl Rose

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Nightrain" is a song from the debut studio album "Appetite for Destruction" by Guns N' Roses.
Song Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by an inexpensive wine called "Night Train Express", which was a popular choice among the band members during their pre-fame days.
Release Date
"Nightrain" was released as the third single from the album in 1989.
Songwriters
The song was written by Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler.
Live Performances
"Nightrain" is often used as the show closer during the band's live performances. It has remained a constant in the band's setlist since it was first played in 1985.
Music Video
Though there was no official music video made for "Nightrain", a live version from the 1988 concert film ‘Live at the Ritz’ is often associated with the song.
Charts Ranking
"Nightrain" reached number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Backup Vocals
Along with other band members, Axl Rose's then-girlfriend Erin Everly also provided some backup vocals for this song.
Tribute
The song is seen as a tribute to the band's days of hard partying and living on the edge in the Los Angeles rock scene.
Radio History
Despite its relatively low chart position, "Nightrain" has remained a staple of rock radio since its release.
Genre
"Nightrain" is often classified under genres like hard rock, heavy metal, and glam metal.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Nightrain" talk about getting drunk and having a good time, reflecting the band's notorious reputation during their early years.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1989

    Billboard #93


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