So Fine

Guns N' Roses

About So Fine

"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. 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.  


Year:
1991
4:09
355 
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How could she look so fine
How could it be she might be mine
How could she be so cool
I've been taken for a fool
So many times

It's a story of a man
Who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
An leaves a broken man

How could she be so cool
How could she be so fine

I owe a favor to a friend
My friends, they always come through for me Yeah

It's a story of a man
Who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
An leaves a broken man

If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me
To me I'd look right up at night
And all I'd see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah that made me happy
The sweat I make for you Yeah...
I think you know where that comes from

Well I'd look right up at night
And all I'd see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I want to reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
I think you know where that comes from (2×)

How could she look so good (So good)
How could she be so fine
How could she be so cool
How could it be she might be mine

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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: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"So Fine" is a track from the fourth studio album "Use Your Illusion II" by American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. - It was released on the 17th September 1991 by Geffen Records.
Band Composition
The legendary Guns N’ Roses band consists of members Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler.
Track Specification
"So Fine" is the 14th track of "Use Your Illusion II" album. - The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 6 seconds.
Song Genre
"So Fine" falls under the genre of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
Role Contribution
This song has lead vocals performed by bassist Duff McKagan instead of usual lead vocalist Axl Rose. This is unusual for a Guns N’ Roses song.
Song Homage
"So Fine" was written by McKagan as a tribute to late Johnny Thunders (formerly of the New York Dolls) whom he had cited as one of his biggest influences.
Song Structure
The song is recognized for its bluesy origin, steering away from the band’s typical hard rock sound. It’s known for a softer, slower tempo showing the versatility of the band.
Album Success
The "Use Your Illusion II" album marked a significant success for Guns N’ Roses, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Live Performances
Guns N' Roses performed "So Fine" live for the first time at Rock in Rio 2 in January 1991.
Unique Aspect
Unique to the track "So Fine," is the rare presentation of McKagan's softer vocal style, a contrast to the more aggressive tone evident in other songs he has sung with Guns N' Roses.

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