Thank you man. I agree, Axl's lyrics in this one are amazing. Outside of people of love GNR, his ability as a writer is not talked about enough. The man is brilliant and this song proves it.
As a diehard Guns N’ Roses fan, haven been to seven of their concerts through multiple phases and decades, i’ll be very blunt, your interpretation of this song is fucking amazing. This is a 10 year old video, I’m not sure where you are in the universe at this point in time, but I will let you know that you’ve made a difference on earth. Pure art!
@@axl77 we need to hear more of you man! you have an fantastic capacity of make GN'R songs your own and at the same time make them sound like truly them!
The difficult thing was finding the right line of approach. The original really chugs along like a steam train but i didn't want to try and imitate that as i knew i'd come off a poor second best. This way i can present the song in a new light and still get some creative satisfaction out of it.
Steam train? Or…… Locomotive!? This has been my favourite song by my favourite band for many years! Your amazing cover is certainly not poor second best but an equally great cover, paying homage to a fucking amazing tune by the greatest band ever! The only issue I have, aside from the missing outro…. is… where is your tab? Got lessons on the OG but not that good or quick but, I know I could nail your version! Where can I find your tab please? PS. Kudos goes out to you. You’re a legend, Gareth Rhoads!
Thank you very much. that radio thing was a huge boost to my confidence. Music can be a best friend and a worst enemy at times. The work that goes in can sometimes go unrewarded, but when moments like that happen with Sarah Douglas, that makes it all so worthwhile.
Gonna find a way to cure this loneliness Yeah I'll find a way to cure the pain If I said that you're my friend And our love would never end How long before I had your trust again I opened up the doors when it was cold outside Hopin' that you'd find your own way in But how can I protect you Or try not to neglect you When you won't take the love I have to give I bought me an illusion An I put it on the wall I let it fill my head with dreams And I had to have them all But oh the taste is never so sweet As what you'd believe it is - Well I guess it never is It's these prejudiced illusions That pump the blood To the heart of the biz You know I never thought That it could take so long You know I never knew how to be strong Yeah, I let you shape me But it feels as though you raped me 'Cause you climbed inside my world And in my songs So now I've closed the door To keep the cold outside Seems somehow I've found the will to live But how can I forget you Or try not to reject you When we both know it takes time to forgive Sweetness is a virtue And you lost your virtue long ago You know I'd like to hurt you But my conscience always tells me no You could sell your body on the street To anyone whom you might meet Who'd love to try and get inside And bust your innocence open wide 'Cause my baby's got a locomotive My baby's gone off the track My baby's got a locomotive Got ta peel the bitch off my back I know it looks like I'm insane Take a closer look I'm not to blame No Gonna have some fun with my frustrations Gonna watch the big screen in my head I'd rather take a detour 'cause this road ain't gettin' clearer Your train of thought has cut me off again Better tame that boy 'cause he's a wild one Better tame that boy for he's a man Sweetheart don't make me laugh You's gettin' too big for your pants And I's think maybe you should Cut out while you can You can use your illusion - Let it take you where it may We live and learn And then sometimes it's best to walk away Me I'm just here hangin' on It's my only place to stay at least For now anyway I've worked too hard for my illusions Just to throw them all away I'm taking time quiet consolation In passing by this love that's passed away I know it's never easy So why should you believe me When I've always got so many things to say Calling off the dogs a simple choice is made 'Cause playful hearts Can sometimes be enraged You know I tried to wake you I mean how long could it take you To open up your eyes and turn the page Kindness is a treasure And it's one towards me you've seldom shown So I'd say it for a good measure To all the ones like you I've known Ya know I'd like to shave your head And all my friends could paint it red 'Cause love to me's a two way street An all I really want is peace But my baby's got a locomotive My baby's gone off the track My baby's got a locomotive Got ta peel the bitch off my back I know it looks like I'm insane Take a closer look I'm not to blame No Affection is a blessing Can you find it in your sordid heart I tried to keep this thing ta-gether But the tremor tore my pad apart Yeah I know it's hard to face When all we've worked for's gone to waste But you're such a stupid woman And I'm such a stupid man But love like time's got its own plans 'Cause my baby's got a locomotive My baby's gone off the track My baby's got a locomotive Got ta peel the bitch off my back I know it looks like I'm insane Take a closer look I'm not to blame Yeah If love is blind I guess I'll buy myself a cane Love's so strange
You should be signed and recording. great cover. sing it with such compassion, like you wrote it and that's the way artists should treat their music, instead of the garbage on the air waves today. one of my favorite GnR songs too.
Iv never been an acoustic plater, never rated it ever. Always been an electric geetar fan. Maybe it was my own ignorance, but this cover of my favourite song is absolutely breathtaking, and it proves acoustic aren't bad after all! and people that play them well like yourself need to be applauded! Total Respect R n' R
No, thank YOU, it's absolutely my pleasure to make these videos, but the real payoff is the great encouragement and reaction i get to lap up every time i make a new one. Really happy you enjoyed this.
Uma das melhores versões que ja ouvi em toda minha vida, a 8 anos atrás eu ouvi essa versão e ate hoje sempre ouço. one of the best versions I've heard in my entire life, 8 years ago I heard that version and I still hear it
Just an amazing celebration of a phenomenal song. There are two reasons to cover music. 1 ) to flawlessly replicate an identical version of the original. 2 ) to create something new and amazing. I never even considered the thought that someone on this earth might be capable of both. Well done.
What a great comment! I needed that this morning. I couldn't agree more with your comment on a cover. Out of respect for the original author, I think we should strive to deconstruct the original and make something that THEY would be interested to hear. A note-for-note cover with all the parts replicated is about as pointless as it gets for me. Why wouldn't I just spin the original?
Thank you very much, i'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed my version. It's great to get an instant reaction. This was an awkward song to approach as the original is a bit of a beast.
Fave gnr song...when i heard your estranged and dont cry i was hoping ud have done locomotive too....very interesting.....good job and a great interpretation of this song
I've been a GNR fan from back in the day. And I have to say I really appreciate your covers! I just stumbled up on you and think you are a awesome artist!!! Looking forward to more GNR covers!!!
Really pleased to hear that you enjoyed my version. One of my favourites too, was nervous that people who liked the original would find this disagreeable.
Thank you! Doing these is the most fun. I try my best each time to put some new flavour into the songs without straying too far from the main melody. I'll never get tired of hearing from people and interacting. It's the best. My followers are amazing!
Wow. Just now came across this and am pleasantly surprised. This was excellent! Never imagined an acoustic version of this amazing song but you did an incredible job with it.
Hi Gareth. Been a while! Hope you're well? Just having a listen before I go to work. Bloody good this. When are you doing Hard School, ABSURD and Perhaps? ;)
Man, this is one of those GnR Forgotten songs that i just love...and you made me love that song even more after this beautiful cover. This is the best GnR cover that i ever heard, just thank you man, I had a blast listening to your voice. Last of all, sorry for my english, i am still working on my skills, and greetings from Brazil
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful acoustic arrangements of a rock song I've ever heard. It's also my favourite, and imho - most underrated GN'R song. Thank you for making it come alive in this fashion and stripping it down to its soul.
Thank you :) Yes, your'e right. I always really enjoy working out how to get round things in covers like this. Keeps that crucial creative element alive. Glad you liked it.
Hey, why u stopped to make videos? Your interpretations of guns n roses musics are amazing, please come back!
Thank you man. I agree, Axl's lyrics in this one are amazing. Outside of people of love GNR, his ability as a writer is not talked about enough. The man is brilliant and this song proves it.
can you do "Doný damn me"
As a diehard Guns N’ Roses fan, haven been to seven of their concerts through multiple phases and decades, i’ll be very blunt, your interpretation of this song is fucking amazing. This is a 10 year old video, I’m not sure where you are in the universe at this point in time, but I will let you know that you’ve made a difference on earth. Pure art!
Amazing comment! Thank you for choosing such kind, thoughtful words. I needed this tonight.
Agree😊
@@axl77 we need to hear more of you man! you have an fantastic capacity of make GN'R songs your own and at the same time make them sound like truly them!
I've listened to the original so many times. but now I hear it.
+auburnIN I love your comment!
So true. I appreciate your version. Thank you so much. It reaches another level.
You've said it.
There perfect comment for this!!!
I wanted to compliment this guys work on this song..... But the words u said is the best compliment.
Amazing. You really brought out the hidden beauty of Axl’s melody and lyric.
axl is a fantastic lyricist and we discover even more thanks to you Gareth...
+kickbackful He is a great, great songwriter. The more lunken-headed GNR fans out there (and there are a LOT of them) don't quite grasp that.
+TideFan01 The end of Coma is an all time fav for me also. Just wish it went on and on...
Every time he starts a new verse, my brain goes "Old at heart, but I'm only 28"
Estranged and Locomotive make great companion pieces.
i usually dont like covers of guns n roses songs, especially acoustic, but oh my god this is fucking awesome!!!!!
Still listening after all this time man. And still love it
The difficult thing was finding the right line of approach. The original really chugs along like a steam train but i didn't want to try and imitate that as i knew i'd come off a poor second best. This way i can present the song in a new light and still get some creative satisfaction out of it.
Steam train? Or…… Locomotive!? This has been my favourite song by my favourite band for many years! Your amazing cover is certainly not poor second best but an equally great cover, paying homage to a fucking amazing tune by the greatest band ever! The only issue I have, aside from the missing outro…. is… where is your tab? Got lessons on the OG but not that good or quick but, I know I could nail your version! Where can I find your tab please? PS. Kudos goes out to you. You’re a legend, Gareth Rhoads!
i wish i could live inside this cover
Nunca imaginei que essa música ficasse tão linda acústica,parabéns ao artista.
I’m truly grateful for this version of the song. It meant so much to me.
I honestly think this is your best cover by far. It’s amazing
Locomotive is one of my favourite songs, and this cover is awesome, highlights how much talent axl has even in his lyrics
Thank you very much. that radio thing was a huge boost to my confidence. Music can be a best friend and a worst enemy at times. The work that goes in can sometimes go unrewarded, but when moments like that happen with Sarah Douglas, that makes it all so worthwhile.
Your new take made me love this song again. Thanks!!
+botoru719 Thank you very much :D
Gonna find a way to cure this loneliness
Yeah I'll find a way to cure the pain
If I said that you're my friend
And our love would never end
How long before I had your trust again
I opened up the doors when it was cold outside
Hopin' that you'd find your own way in
But how can I protect you
Or try not to neglect you
When you won't take the love I have to give
I bought me an illusion
An I put it on the wall
I let it fill my head with dreams
And I had to have them all
But oh the taste is never so sweet
As what you'd believe it is -
Well I guess it never is
It's these prejudiced illusions
That pump the blood
To the heart of the biz
You know I never thought
That it could take so long
You know I never knew how to be strong
Yeah, I let you shape me
But it feels as though you raped me
'Cause you climbed inside my world
And in my songs
So now I've closed the door
To keep the cold outside
Seems somehow I've found the will to live
But how can I forget you
Or try not to reject you
When we both know it takes time to forgive
Sweetness is a virtue
And you lost your virtue long ago
You know I'd like to hurt you
But my conscience always tells me no
You could sell your body on the street
To anyone whom you might meet
Who'd love to try and get inside
And bust your innocence open wide
'Cause my baby's got a locomotive
My baby's gone off the track
My baby's got a locomotive
Got ta peel the bitch off my back
I know it looks like I'm insane
Take a closer look I'm not to blame
No
Gonna have some fun with my frustrations
Gonna watch the big screen in my head
I'd rather take a detour
'cause this road ain't gettin' clearer
Your train of thought has cut me off again
Better tame that boy 'cause he's a wild one
Better tame that boy for he's a man
Sweetheart don't make me laugh
You's gettin' too big for your pants
And I's think maybe you should
Cut out while you can
You can use your illusion -
Let it take you where it may
We live and learn
And then sometimes it's best to walk away
Me I'm just here hangin' on
It's my only place to stay at least
For now anyway
I've worked too hard for my illusions
Just to throw them all away
I'm taking time quiet consolation
In passing by this love that's passed away
I know it's never easy
So why should you believe me
When I've always got so many things to say
Calling off the dogs a simple choice is made
'Cause playful hearts
Can sometimes be enraged
You know I tried to wake you
I mean how long could it take you
To open up your eyes and turn the page
Kindness is a treasure
And it's one towards me you've seldom shown
So I'd say it for a good measure
To all the ones like you I've known
Ya know I'd like to shave your head
And all my friends could paint it red
'Cause love to me's a two way street
An all I really want is peace
But my baby's got a locomotive
My baby's gone off the track
My baby's got a locomotive
Got ta peel the bitch off my back
I know it looks like I'm insane
Take a closer look I'm not to blame
No
Affection is a blessing
Can you find it in your sordid heart
I tried to keep this thing ta-gether
But the tremor tore my pad apart
Yeah I know it's hard to face
When all we've worked for's gone to waste
But you're such a stupid woman
And I'm such a stupid man
But love like time's got its own plans
'Cause my baby's got a locomotive
My baby's gone off the track
My baby's got a locomotive
Got ta peel the bitch off my back
I know it looks like I'm insane
Take a closer look I'm not to blame
Yeah
If love is blind I guess I'll buy myself a cane
Love's so strange
Thank you :D I always try and get emotion in. I guess i was concentrating hard on not forgetting the words for a lot of this one.
Vi este video hace 11 años y hasta hoy lo sigo viendo. Saludos de Argentina, Buenos Aires. Un simple fanatico de GNR
Great arrangement and interpretation of the song
Amazing
This version is magic and different, I like so much!!!
wow mr rhodes...this is simply amazing....one of my favorite songs ever.
You should be signed and recording. great cover. sing it with such compassion, like you wrote it and that's the way artists should treat their music, instead of the garbage on the air waves today. one of my favorite GnR songs too.
Mine2
What a beautiful sensetive man you must surely be. I listen to these as much as the album.
Very nice dude
Just amazing wow
Please excuse the language. I was expecting this to be utter shit. However this is fucking genius sir!
É muito foda ver covers de músicas que ninguém toca ... ainda mais da banda que amamos !!!!
Iv never been an acoustic plater, never rated it ever. Always been an electric geetar fan. Maybe it was my own ignorance, but this cover of my favourite song is absolutely breathtaking, and it proves acoustic aren't bad after all! and people that play them well like yourself need to be applauded! Total Respect R n' R
No, thank YOU, it's absolutely my pleasure to make these videos, but the real payoff is the great encouragement and reaction i get to lap up every time i make a new one. Really happy you enjoyed this.
Both awesome tracks that i intend to get my head around eventually.
Unsettlingly beautiful ... wow! Great job!
Uma das melhores versões que ja ouvi em toda minha vida, a 8 anos atrás eu ouvi essa versão e ate hoje sempre ouço.
one of the best versions I've heard in my entire life, 8 years ago I heard that version and I still hear it
Great cover dude. With your version my girlfriend will listen and then she'll see what incredible lyric this song has...one of my favorites
sam stone thats true. Happen the same.
your voice is really similar to axl. you are great. sing all the songs of GnR and upload them to youtube. greetings from Turkie-Edirne..
that was sick! Wow! tremendous!! thankyou for that version!
Excellent! 1of my all time favourite songs
Thank you :)
How have I not seen this earlier… BEAUTIFUL!,,!!!
WOW... Just great, also one of my favorite GNR songs!
Found this version 7 years ago.... and everytime I hear it I love it more
@gareth Rhodes you should do an early anniversary update to these covers , would love to see what new spin you could throw at them
I'd like to do something. I miss playing. It's mind blowing that people still listen to my channel after all these years. Thank you!
WOW Love this song. Never imagined it done acoustically, buy you kill it!
Just an amazing celebration of a phenomenal song. There are two reasons to cover music. 1 ) to flawlessly replicate an identical version of the original. 2 ) to create something new and amazing.
I never even considered the thought that someone on this earth might be capable of both. Well done.
What a great comment! I needed that this morning. I couldn't agree more with your comment on a cover. Out of respect for the original author, I think we should strive to deconstruct the original and make something that THEY would be interested to hear. A note-for-note cover with all the parts replicated is about as pointless as it gets for me. Why wouldn't I just spin the original?
Thank you very much, i'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed my version. It's great to get an instant reaction. This was an awkward song to approach as the original is a bit of a beast.
I mean WOW! This is really mind blowing. Never thought this song would be that awesome played in unplugged.
Man, I love this cover! One of my fav GnR songs. The lyrics even suit this version better, it makes me emotional. Thanks 🙏
wowwowwow :)
Great cover my friends
Incredible job! I too would love Coma and then Street of Dreams and IRS.
Trouxe uma visão totalmente nova sobre a música, não é um cover mas sim uma música totalmente nova.
Perfeita!
Fave gnr song...when i heard your estranged and dont cry i was hoping ud have done locomotive too....very interesting.....good job and a great interpretation of this song
Thank you :) Glad to find out that you enjoyed it. It's great to still have you following what i do on here.
you're so amazing gareth your cover are so good, thank you...
I do indeed, looking forward to figuring a version out.
Wow...just freaking amazing!
I've been a GNR fan from back in the day. And I have to say I really appreciate your covers! I just stumbled up on you and think you are a awesome artist!!! Looking forward to more GNR covers!!!
brilliant Rhodes..i like
ABSOLUTELY MEGA…..WHAT A TAKE ON THIS G,n,R. CLASSIC…….HATS OFF SIR ..❤️❤️❤️🙏⭐️🌞
Fantastic Gareth, you're a great musician, keep going on! you ROCK!
Really pleased to hear that you enjoyed my version. One of my favourites too, was nervous that people who liked the original would find this disagreeable.
old and i am from Brazil barretos parabens and really enjoy your talent
Beautiful Song...now we feel it...the way it's meant...thanks
Thank you ! Really pleased it was good enough to make it into your favourites.
Absolutely love this!
Thank you! Doing these is the most fun. I try my best each time to put some new flavour into the songs without straying too far from the main melody. I'll never get tired of hearing from people and interacting. It's the best. My followers are amazing!
Great job on all of these covers. Nicely done!
One of GnR's greatest songs made great again in a different way. Brilliant.
Such a great SONG
Wow. Just now came across this and am pleasantly surprised. This was excellent! Never imagined an acoustic version of this amazing song but you did an incredible job with it.
Wow. That blew me away. Amazing sir.
This cover is amazing. It's like hearing another song. But you know where you are.
Amazing, Dude. I heard this so many times.
Fall in love with this
A killer cover of my favourite song from Illusion II. Excellent work.
What a superb cover. The best cover of Locomotive, no doubt about it.
Man, I keep listening to your acoustic versions of the Guns nos' were great !!! Congratulations for the work !!!!
well said gareth he is a unbelievable song writer and possibly him and ginger wildheart are the best of our generation
It's not a cover, but a new version, and it's awesome...
Still comin back to this 11 years later :)
This is Fucking amazing my friend, please come back to us, your interpretations are insane, and we need it!
Hi Gareth. Been a while! Hope you're well? Just having a listen before I go to work. Bloody good this. When are you doing Hard School, ABSURD and Perhaps? ;)
This was awesome. I like this rendition very much.
brilliant cover.. love it!!
Love the ending sequence with the piano in the real one this one is great 2
+nacho macho games Thank you, I'm no pianist, but I gave it my best.
this is the best cover of gareth, musical arrangement is exellent, much emotion
That was amazing.. Great version and i like this..
Thank you very much, that's a great compliment. I enjoy putting variation into covers. I like making covers feel like new songs if you get my meaning.
i remember finding this chanel years ago and i always loved this versions, specially i always tried to do his rocket queen version
Ahhh such a great version. Still absolutely nails the feel of the original but unplugged. Hope you're still playing sir!
Man, this is one of those GnR Forgotten songs that i just love...and you made me love that song even more after this beautiful cover.
This is the best GnR cover that i ever heard, just thank you man, I had a blast listening to your voice.
Last of all, sorry for my english, i am still working on my skills, and greetings from Brazil
this is something else......you are doing perfect with this song!!
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful acoustic arrangements of a rock song I've ever heard. It's also my favourite, and imho - most underrated GN'R song. Thank you for making it come alive in this fashion and stripping it down to its soul.
We're waiting for new songs, you make a great job
Thank you :) Yes, your'e right. I always really enjoy working out how to get round things in covers like this. Keeps that crucial creative element alive. Glad you liked it.
That is beautiful.
Great Job, Gareth, keep up the good work and I'll keep on listening! Spotsylvania, Virginia. USA.
Awesome Gareth, not an easy song by any stretch....great job
Superb! A great cover of a great song.
Thank you very much. Really pleased to hear you liked it. Gareth :)
Stumbled on this video. It's awesome. Thanks for posting.