November Rain

Better people have articulated in much better ways what I'm about to say but let it be said that November Rain is unironically one of my all time favorite songs. I have to point out my actual legitimate enjoyment of the song because in many ways it is a parody of a song. It's really long, the video was completely over produced, and it has multiple guitar solos.

One thing that always bothers me is when radio stations would only play the song up to the six and a half or so minute mark as the string section of the orchestra is winding down but prior to the (and check video for reference as Stephanie has died and Slash steps atop the piano) awesome conclusion. The conclusion to this epic with the chanting of "Don't You Think That You Need Somebody" over piano and Slash's guitar make it larger than life. This ending is an earned ending. You go through the song for the big payoff. I'm really tempted to have my funeral early so I can dictate that this song plays as my casket leaves the funeral ceremony.

I'm also absolutely shocked that this song has not been used in an over the top action sequence. This would fit perfectly (the last part of the song that is) in some sort of weird hybrid 80's action movie + post 2000 action movie sensibility where you have a guy who is getting revenge on those who raped his wife and left her for dead.