"Sweet Child o' Mine" is one of the most iconic and well-known Guns N' Roses songs. It was released as the lead single from their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, in 1987. The song is a power ballad that features a memorable guitar riff and Slash's signature guitar solo. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is unattainable. "Sweet Child o' Mine" was a huge commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and staying there for two weeks. The song has also been certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Other popular Guns N' Roses songs include:
* "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987)
* "Paradise City" (1987)
* "Rocket Queen" (1987)
* "Nightrain" (1987)
* "Patience" (1989)
* "Don't Cry" (1991)
* "November Rain" (1991)
* "Estranged" (1991)
* "Civil War" (1991)