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September 10, 1988: Sweet Child o’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses Became the #1 Song in America

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On this day September 10, 1988, Sweet Child o’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses reached the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, holding the #1 position from September 10 to September 23. This iconic track, known for its legendary guitar riff by Slash and powerful vocals by Axl Rose, became the band’s first chart-topping single and remains one of their most beloved songs.

The song, featured on their Appetite for Destruction album, played a crucial role in propelling the band to global stardom. Its blend of hard rock and ballad-like emotion struck a chord with audiences, making it an enduring anthem of the late 1980s rock scene.

Fun Fact!

Sweet Child o’ Mine was initially a simple warm-up riff by Slash, but it quickly evolved into one of the most famous rock songs in history!
 
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