Ain't It Fun

Album: The Day The Earth Met The Rocket From The Tombs (1975)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song was recorded during a February 1975 loft rehearsal. It is about becoming disillusioned with hard drugs after they begin to take a toll on your life. Peter Laughner, who co-wrote this song, lost his battle with drug and alcohol abuse in June 1977 when he died of complications brought on by his abuse.
  • This song has been covered by Guns N' Roses and Henry Rollins. >>>
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    Erik - Bloomfield Hills, MI, for above 2

Comments: 5

  • MeDidn't like GnR version at all.
    The original is the one that gives me creeps. Just playing and playing in my head.
  • Michael from Staten Island, NySorry Todd, I'd have to agree with Blane one that one. G n' R played this song with more power in my opinion.
  • Joel from Columbia, ScInteresting song. Sounds a lot like Lynard Skynard.
  • Todd from Toronto, Canadanaw the dead boys one is the best GnR ruin most punk songs, they kick though, and duff sings better punk
  • Blane from Pocola, OkGnR version is the best
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