John Rzeznik says Taylor Swift helped turn Goo Goo Dolls’ ‘Iris’ into a song for a whole new generation

The Goo Goo Dolls frontman says Swift's 2011 Madison Square Garden duet — and viral social media moments since — helped keep one of rock's biggest songs alive ...
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Hear Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' reimagined as a dance track

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Goo Goo Dolls X Steve Aoki, 'Iris' (Warner Records Inc.) Imagine thousands of people at a festival losing their minds while ...
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Goo Goo Dolls’ 1998 Hit ‘Iris’ Is Now Certified Diamond

It also amassed more than two billion streams on Spotify. By Rania Aniftos It’s been 26 years since Goo Goo Dolls dropped their seminal hit, “Iris,” and the track continues to reach new heights. On ...
Forbes

One Of The Biggest Songs From The ‘90s Brings One Band To A Career High

"Iris" rises on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, and as it ascends to a never-before-seen peak, so, too do the Goo Goo Dolls. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19 :  Goo Goo Dolls John ...
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Iris Lyrics: A Closer Look at the Goo Goo Dolls’ Classic

The Goo Goo Dolls formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986. They began as a punk rock band before reaching mainstream success with their melodic rock style. The group, led by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, ...
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RMR Just Remade Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” Too

We seem to be in the midst of some kind of Goo Goo Dollaissance. Earlier this year, Real Estate covered the Goo Goo Dolls' 1995 hit "Name" in a SiriusXM session. Then, earlier this month, Phoebe ...
Rolling Stone

See Goo Goo Dolls Play ‘Iris’ and ‘Slide’ for NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Goo Goo Dolls delivered their biggest hits and a pair of lesser-known cuts during the band’s first-ever visit to NPR’s Tiny Desk. John Rzeznik and company opened their set with Hot 100-topping single ...

Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik reveals if he's ever had sex to the band's hit song 'Iris'

"Iris," released in 1998, is considered by some fans to be one of the most romantic ballads in pop music history ...
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SZA Gives Goo Goo Dolls’ ‘Iris’ a Sensual, ‘Deep Fried’ R&B Makeover As Part of ‘What Were You Like in the 90s’ Throwback Trend

The accompanying video featured baby pics and other throwback shots from the 36-year-old singer's childhood. By Gil Kaufman SZA got in on the “what were you like in the ’90s?” TikTok trend over the ...
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Diamante + Ben Burnley Duet on Goo Goo Dolls Cover ‘Iris’

At the top of the newly released video, Diamante explains, "On Feb. 28, 2 weeks before the entire world went into shutdown ... I was set to get on a plane to Reno, Nev. to meet up with Ben on tour and ...
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Machine Gun Kelly Covers One Of The Most Popular Songs Of The 1990s, ‘Iris’ By The Goo Goo Dolls

Did you know that of the 100 most-streamed songs on Spotify, only three were released in the 1990s? The complete list: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (2.4 billion), “Wonderwall” by Oasis (2.3 ...