Live And Let Die, the explosive cover with which Guns N’ Roses brought James Bond to hard rock

"Live and Let Die" is a song performed by Guns N' Roses, released in 1991 as part of the album Use Your Illusion I. It's a cover of the original song by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1973 for the James Bond film of the same name. The band transformed the song, maintaining the structure but taking it to a heavier level with distorted guitars, more aggressive drums, and more dramatic orchestral arrangements.

Guns N' Roses' version is notable for Axl Rose's vocals, alternating melodic moments with intense bursts, and for the use of a full orchestra, which reinforces the epic character of the song. It was one of the most successful singles of that era and became a staple of their concerts, featuring pyrotechnics and abrupt dynamic changes.

The cover was well-received by both rock audiences and more general listeners, and Paul McCartney himself has publicly acknowledged that he likes Guns N' Roses' version. The song is representative of the Use Your Illusion era, where the band embraced a more aggressive sound. more ambitious productions without losing their rock identity