November Rain, along with many of GnRs later hits, was around before the first album. He was just such a perfectionist that he wouldnt release things unless he was totally happy with them!
I just believe in him.. and trust that it must be good otherwise he wouldnt release it.
As a GnR fan.. hearing him on stage in 2002 singing madagascar, it was just euphoric. It was.. I cant explain it... "Oh no I wont be told anymore!!!!!!!!!" :D
I probably come across as some loser with nothing better to do in his life than to hold onto a hope of happiness in the way of a record from some ginger girl. Its not like that though. Music is the backdrop to my life, GnR are important to me but not the be all and end all.