Don't Cry (original Mix) ★ No Survey

: The track features backing harmonies from Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon, a childhood friend of Axl Rose. The Narrative Music Video

: The lyrics were inspired by Monique Lewis , a woman both Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin had been attracted to in Los Angeles. Don't Cry (Original Mix)

: Fans distinguish between three official recordings of the track: Original Mix : Found on Use Your Illusion I (Track 4). : The track features backing harmonies from Shannon

: After Monique told Axl it wouldn't work out between them, he began to cry. Her response, "Don't cry," became the literal foundation for the song. he began to cry. Her response

: Axl and Izzy reportedly wrote the entire song in just five minutes the night after that encounter. Production and Versions