Ain't It Fun by Rocket from the Tombs

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

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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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