Song

November Rain

Guns N' Roses · Use Your Illusion I · 1991

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $390K-$1.2M/year
Gross track revenue $1.1M-$3.5M/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Included below
Last updated May 26, 2026
November Rain by Guns N' Roses

Short Answer

How much money does November Rain make?

November Rain by Guns N' Roses is modeled at $390K-$1.2M/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: November Rain is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

This song holds value through a recognizable core riff or chorus, strong emotional payoff, and steady replay.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 19% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1991 and still shows earnings power roughly 35 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for Guns N' Roses
  • 1 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Classic replay value and catalog streaming keep major rock songs relevant.
  • Cultural familiarity supports long-tail listener demand.
  • Sync placements and live-culture recognition help extend the song's revenue life.

November Rain sits in the top 19% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 35 years after release.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

How It Compares

November Rain is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
November Rain
current page
Guns N' Roses $795,000
Sweet Child O' Mine
same artist · same genre
Guns N' Roses $1,000,000
Back in Black
same genre · similar earnings band
AC/DC $920,000
Lithium
same era · similar earnings band
Nirvana $660,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $1.1M-$3.5M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $390K-$1.2M/year
35% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $371K-$1.1M/year
65% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

Platform Signals

Public platform indicators, not complete streaming totals. Spotify exposes popularity, while YouTube exposes public video views.

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More Questions About November Rain

How much did November Rain make in total?

November Rain does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does November Rain make per stream?

November Rain does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns November Rain?

November Rain is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

Show ownership and assumptions

November Rain is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$1.1M-$3.5M/year
Estimated artist-side cut$390K-$1.2M/year
Estimated label master share$371K-$1.1M/year
Estimated publishing share$117K-$360K/year
Estimated songwriter share$164K-$504K/year
MastersLikely controlled through the recording label or distributor unless a specific rights sale is known
PublishingWriter and publisher splits affect the publishing share shown here
Catalog sale statusNo specific catalog sale adjustment is modeled for this track

Assumptions: Estimate keeps the current headline range as the artist-side figure and models gross track, label, publishing, and songwriter lanes from that conservative annual range.

Notes: November Rain is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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