“Sweet Child o’ Mine” is a song by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses. It was released in 1987 as the third single from their debut studio album “Appetite for Destruction”.

The song was written by the band’s lead singer Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin. “Sweet Child o’ Mine” became one of Guns N’ Roses’ most iconic and commercially successful songs. It features an unforgettable guitar riff by Slash and the unmistakable vocals of Axl Rose. The lyrics of the song were inspired by Axl Rose’s girlfriend at the time, Erin Everly. The song was a huge success, reaching the top of the charts in the United States and reaching high positions internationally.