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{{Short description|1998 song by Goo Goo Dolls}}
{{Short description|1998 song by Goo Goo Dolls}}
{{About|the Goo Goo Dolls song|other songs titled "Iris"|Iris (disambiguation)}}
{{About|the Goo Goo Dolls song|other songs titled "Iris"|Iris (disambiguation)#Songs}}
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* {{Duration|m=3|s=35}} (radio edit)
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* [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]
* [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]
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"'''Iris'''" is a song by the American [[alternative rock]] band [[Goo Goo Dolls]]. Written for the [[soundtrack]] of the 1998 film ''[[City of Angels (film)|City of Angels]]'', it was included on the sixth Goo Goo Dolls album, ''[[Dizzy Up the Girl]]'', and released as a single on April 1, 1998. No character named Iris appears in the film, and the title never appears in the lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://interestingliterature.com/2023/06/goo-goo-dolls-iris-meaning/|title=The Curious Meaning of ‘Iris’ by The Goo Goo Dolls|author=Dr Oliver Tearle|place=Loughborough University|publisher=Interesting Literature|accessdate=2024-06-19}}</ref>
"'''Iris'''" is a song by the American [[alternative rock]] band [[Goo Goo Dolls]]. Written for the [[soundtrack]] of the 1998 film ''[[City of Angels (film)|City of Angels]]'', it was included on the sixth Goo Goo Dolls album, ''[[Dizzy Up the Girl]]'', and released as a single on April 1, 1998. No character named Iris appears in the film, and the song title is not heard in the lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://interestingliterature.com/2023/06/goo-goo-dolls-iris-meaning/|title=The Curious Meaning of 'Iris' by The Goo Goo Dolls|author=Dr Oliver Tearle|date=June 28, 2023 |place=Loughborough University|publisher=Interesting Literature|accessdate=2024-06-19}}</ref>


"Iris" reached number one in Australia, Canada, and Italy, number three in the United Kingdom, and number nine on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. In Ireland, it is one of the bestselling singles of all time. "Iris" is the Goo Goo Dolls' [[List of signature songs|signature song]] and has received critical acclaim, being described as a "ubiquitous" staple for the band's live sets and is one of the [[List of best-selling singles#Highest-certified singles|best selling singles of all time]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/7898316/goo-goo-dolls-new-york-jones-beach-political|title=Goo Goo Dolls Get Political at New York Show: 'We Are Living in Interesting Times'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.westword.com/music/goo-goo-dolls-play-fiddlers-green-in-colorado-9192536|title=Goo Goo Dolls Have Kept Some Punk-Rock Spirit|last=Callwood|first=Brett|date=July 17, 2017|work=Westword|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref>
"Iris" reached number one in Australia, Canada, and Italy, number three in the United Kingdom, and number nine on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. In Ireland, it is one of the bestselling singles of all time. "Iris" is the Goo Goo Dolls' [[List of signature songs|signature song]] and has received critical acclaim, being described as a "ubiquitous" staple for the band's live sets and is one of the [[List of best-selling singles#Highest-certified singles|best selling singles of all time]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/7898316/goo-goo-dolls-new-york-jones-beach-political|title=Goo Goo Dolls Get Political at New York Show: 'We Are Living in Interesting Times'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.westword.com/music/goo-goo-dolls-play-fiddlers-green-in-colorado-9192536|title=Goo Goo Dolls Have Kept Some Punk-Rock Spirit|last=Callwood|first=Brett|date=July 17, 2017|work=Westword|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref>
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{{quote|"I was thinking about the situation of the [[Nicolas Cage]] character in the movie. This guy is completely willing to give up his own immortality, just to be able to feel something very human. And I think, 'Wow! What an amazing thing it must be like to love someone so much that you give up everything to be with them.' That's a pretty heavy thought."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/john_rzeznik_of_goo_goo_dolls/|title=John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls |website= Songfacts|access-date=January 21, 2018}}</ref>}}
{{quote|"I was thinking about the situation of the [[Nicolas Cage]] character in the movie. This guy is completely willing to give up his own immortality, just to be able to feel something very human. And I think, 'Wow! What an amazing thing it must be like to love someone so much that you give up everything to be with them.' That's a pretty heavy thought."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/john_rzeznik_of_goo_goo_dolls/|title=John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls |website= Songfacts|access-date=January 21, 2018}}</ref>}}


Speaking with Songwriting Magazine, Rzeznik said that further inspiration for the song came from the fact that he wanted to be on a soundtrack album with U2, Peter Gabriel and Alanis Morissette. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk/how-i-wrote/iris-goo-goo-dolls|title=How I Wrote Iris |website= Songwriting Magazine|date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=April 24, 2023}}</ref>
Speaking with ''Songwriting Magazine'', Rzeznik said that further inspiration for the song came from the fact that he wanted to be on a soundtrack album with [[U2]], [[Peter Gabriel]] and Alanis Morissette.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk/how-i-wrote/iris-goo-goo-dolls|title=How I Wrote Iris |website= Songwriting Magazine|date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=April 24, 2023}}</ref>


Rzeznik named the song after [[country folk]] singer-songwriter [[Iris DeMent]], after he noticed her name in a concert listing in the ''[[LA Weekly]]'' newspaper.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-story-behind-the-song-iris-by-goo-goo-dolls|title=The Story Behind The Song: Iris by Goo Goo Dolls|last=Yates|first=Henry|website=Classic Rock Magazine|date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>
Rzeznik named the song after [[country folk]] singer-songwriter [[Iris DeMent]], after he noticed her name in a concert listing in the ''[[LA Weekly]]'' newspaper.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-story-behind-the-song-iris-by-goo-goo-dolls|title=The Story Behind The Song: Iris by Goo Goo Dolls|last=Yates|first=Henry|website=Classic Rock Magazine|date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>
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==Accolades and legacy==
==Accolades and legacy==
Besides the song's success on the charts, "Iris" enjoyed critical acclaim. At the [[41st Grammy Awards]], "Iris" received nominations for [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals|Pop Performance by a Duo or Group]]. The song also garnered Johnny Rzeznik a [[Grammy Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]] nomination.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/specials/1999/grammys/bigpicture.html 41st annual Grammy nominees and winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061222042453/http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/specials/1999/grammys/bigpicture.html |date=December 22, 2006}}. February 24, 1999. ''CNN''. Accessed March 7, 2008.</ref> The single was certified septuple platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] on June 30, 2022. The song was ranked at number 39 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]''{{'}}s list of the 100 greatest pop songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listology.com/blindsider/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-pop-songs |title=Rolling Stone: 100 Greatest Pop Songs |publisher=Listology |date=January 27, 2009 |access-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>
Besides the song's success on the charts, "Iris" enjoyed critical acclaim. At the [[41st Grammy Awards]], "Iris" received nominations for [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals|Pop Performance by a Duo or Group]]. The song also garnered Johnny Rzeznik a [[Grammy Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]] nomination.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/specials/1999/grammys/bigpicture.html 41st annual Grammy nominees and winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061222042453/http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/specials/1999/grammys/bigpicture.html |date=December 22, 2006}}. February 24, 1999. ''CNN''. Accessed March 7, 2008.</ref> The single was certified octuple platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] on September 15, 2023.<ref name="RIAA"/> The song was ranked at number 39 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]''{{'}}s list of the 100 greatest pop songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://listology.com/blindsider/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-pop-songs |title=Rolling Stone: 100 Greatest Pop Songs |publisher=Listology |date=January 27, 2009 |access-date=November 8, 2012 |archive-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220002304/http://listology.com/blindsider/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-pop-songs |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In October 2012, "Iris" was ranked number one on ''Billboard''{{'}}s "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992–2012" chart, which ranked the top songs of the first 20 years of the [[Mainstream Top 40|Mainstream Top 40/Pop Songs]] chart. The list also featured the Goo Goo Dolls' hits "[[Slide (Goo Goo Dolls song)|Slide]]", ranking at number nine, and "[[Name (song)|Name]]" at number 24. The Goo Goo Dolls are the only musicians to have three songs on the list, two breaking the top 10 and all three falling within the top 25. They are also the only musicians that have back to back singles (Iris, 1998 and Slide, 1999) featured on the list.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474814/the-top-100-pop-songs-1992-2012-from-no-100-to-no-1 |title=The Top 100 Pop Songs 1992-2012, From No. 100 To No. 1 - Chart Beat |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref> In a revised list in October 2017, "Iris" still ranked in the top 10, at number eight.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs|title=Greatest of All Time Pop Songs: Page 1|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=December 17, 2021}}</ref>
In October 2012, "Iris" was ranked number one on ''Billboard''{{'}}s "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992–2012" chart, which ranked the top songs of the first 20 years of the [[Mainstream Top 40|Mainstream Top 40/Pop Songs]] chart. The list also featured the Goo Goo Dolls' hits "[[Slide (Goo Goo Dolls song)|Slide]]", ranking at number nine, and "[[Name (song)|Name]]" at number 24. The Goo Goo Dolls are the only musicians to have three songs on the list, two breaking the top 10 and all three falling within the top 25. They are also the only musicians that have back to back singles (Iris, 1998 and Slide, 1999) featured on the list.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474814/the-top-100-pop-songs-1992-2012-from-no-100-to-no-1 |title=The Top 100 Pop Songs 1992-2012, From No. 100 To No. 1 - Chart Beat |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref> In a revised list in October 2017, "Iris" still ranked in the top 10, at number eight.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs|title=Greatest of All Time Pop Songs: Page 1|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> Iris is also the 19th most streamed song in Ireland. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://irishcharts.ie/top_twenty/toptwenty.htm | title=The Irish Charts - All there is to know }}</ref>


The song's melodic and structural similarities to "[[Piano Man (song)|Piano Man]]" by [[Billy Joel]] have been remarked upon by many commentators.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.soundsjustlike.com/1339/the-goo-goo-dolls-sounds-like-billy-joel/ | title=The Goo Goo Dolls: Iris sounds like Billy Joel: Piano Man }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://americanwombat.medium.com/iris-by-the-goo-goo-dolls-explained-b62e1db109a3 | title=Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls Explained | date=August 5, 2020 }}</ref> Joel himself has performed the song live with the Goo Goo Dolls.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2021/08/billy-joel-john-rzeznik-goo-goo-dolls-iris-live-stream/ | title=Billy Joel Performs "Iris" with Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik at Buffalo Concert: Stream | date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref>
The song's melodic and structural similarities to "[[Piano Man (song)|Piano Man]]" by [[Billy Joel]] have been remarked upon by some commentators.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.soundsjustlike.com/1339/the-goo-goo-dolls-sounds-like-billy-joel/ | title=The Goo Goo Dolls: Iris sounds like Billy Joel: Piano Man }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://americanwombat.medium.com/iris-by-the-goo-goo-dolls-explained-b62e1db109a3 | title=Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls Explained | date=August 5, 2020 }}</ref> Joel himself has performed the song live with the Goo Goo Dolls.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2021/08/billy-joel-john-rzeznik-goo-goo-dolls-iris-live-stream/ | title=Billy Joel Performs "Iris" with Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik at Buffalo Concert: Stream | date=August 15, 2021 }}</ref>

"Iris" appears in the [[Deadpool & Wolverine (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] of the 2024 film ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]''. As a result of its appearance in the film, the song resurged in popularity and reappeared on the ''Billboard'' charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/08/12/deadpool--wolverine-pushes-one-of-the-biggest-hits-from-the-90s-to-new-peaks/|title='Deadpool & Wolverine' Pushes One Of The Biggest Hits From The '90s To New Peaks|website=[[Forbes]]|date=August 13, 2024|access-date=August 13, 2024}}</ref>


==Track listings==
==Track listings==
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# "Iris" (radio edit) – 3:37
# "Iris" (radio edit) – 3:37
# "Iris" (acoustic) – 3:24
# "Iris" (acoustic) – 3:24
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==Personnel==
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'''Goo Goo Dolls'''
* [[John Rzeznik]] – guitar, vocals
* [[Robby Takac]] – bass guitar
* [[Mike Malinin]] – drums, percussion

'''Additional musicians'''
* [[Tim Pierce]] – mandolin, electric guitar
* [[Jamie Muhoberac]] – piano
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'''Technical personnel'''
* [[Rob Cavallo]], Goo Goo Dolls – producers
* Allen Sides – engineer
* [[Jack Joseph Puig]] – mixing
* Greg Burns, [[Rafa Sardina]] – second engineers
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===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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!scope="row"|Canada Digital Song Sales (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-canada-digital-song-sales/2008-07-26/|title=Canadian Digital Song Sales|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 26, 2008|archive-date=January 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119180624/https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-canada-digital-song-sales/2008-07-26/|url-status=live|access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| Colombia ([[Notimex]])<ref name="colombia">{{cite news |title=Shakira ocupa primeros lugares de popularidad en Colombia |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToSaveGifMSIE_ELSIGLO&Type=text/html&Locale=spanish-skin-custom&Path=EDT/1998/10/20&ChunkNum=-1&ID=Ar03105&PageLabel=61 |work=El Siglo de Torreón|date=October 20, 1998|page=61|accessdate=October 2, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Colombia ([[Notimex]])<ref name="colombia">{{cite news |title=Shakira ocupa primeros lugares de popularidad en Colombia |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToSaveGifMSIE_ELSIGLO&Type=text/html&Locale=spanish-skin-custom&Path=EDT/1998/10/20&ChunkNum=-1&ID=Ar03105&PageLabel=61 |work=El Siglo de Torreón|date=October 20, 1998|page=61|accessdate=October 2, 2021}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Sweden|34|artist=The Goo Goo Dolls|song=Iris|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Sweden|34|artist=The Goo Goo Dolls|song=Iris|rowheader=true}}
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{{single chart|UK|3|date=20111008|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|UK|3|date=20111008|rowheader=true|access-date=August 21, 2024}}
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! scope="row"| [[UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart|UK Rock & Metal]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-singles-chart/20090510/111/|title=Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|date=May 10, 2009|access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Billboardhot100|9|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|9|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true}}
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{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|1|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|1|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true}}
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!scope="row"|US [[Digital Song Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/goo-goo-dolls/chart-history/HDS|title=Goo Goo Dolls Chart History: Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|date=October 15, 2005|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125171442/https://www.billboard.com/music/goo-goo-dolls/chart-history/HDS|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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!scope="row"| [[Hot Canadian Digital Songs|Canada Digital Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/goo-goo-dolls/chart-history/cns/|title=Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=July 13, 2022}}</ref>
!scope="row"| [[Hot Canadian Digital Songs|Canada Digital Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/goo-goo-dolls/chart-history/cns/|title=Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Billboardglobal200|102|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true|access-date=February 13, 2024}}
{{single chart|Billboardglobal200|56|artist=Goo Goo Dolls|rowheader=true|access-date=September 17, 2024}}
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! scope="row"| Philippines ([[ Philippine Hot 100|Philippines Hot 100]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-03 |title=Philippines Hot 100 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=billboardphilippines.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Philippines ([[ Philippine Hot 100|Philippines Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/10-19-2024/|title=Week of October 19, 2024 - Billboard Philippines|website=[[Billboard Philippines]]|date=August 7, 2024 |access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Portugal|79|artist=The Goo Goo Dolls|song=Iris|rowheader=true|access-date=June 10, 2022}}
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!scope="row"| US [[Digital Song Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/goo-goo-dolls/chart-history/HDS/|title=Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Digital Song Sales)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>
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While awaiting the results of the [[2020 United States presidential election]] on November 3, singer-songwriter [[Phoebe Bridgers]] tweeted that she would cover "Iris" if [[Donald Trump]] lost.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Jamieson|first=Amber|date=November 13, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers (And Maggie Rogers!) Covered "Iris" By The Goo Goo Dolls Because Trump Lost|url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amberjamieson/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-roggers-iris-goo-goo-dolls|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=BuzzFeed News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rossignol|first=Derrick|date=November 13, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers Covered Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' With Maggie Rogers|url=https://uproxx.com/indie/phoebe-bridgers-iris-goo-goo-dolls-maggie-rogers/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=[[Uproxx]]|language=en-US}}</ref> The cover, which was recorded as a duet with [[Maggie Rogers]] under the name Phoebe & Maggie, was released exclusively via Bridgers' [[Bandcamp]] page for one day only on November 13, with proceeds going towards [[Stacey Abrams]]' Fair Fight organization to promote fair elections in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] as well as nationally.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Unterberger|first=Andrew|date=November 15, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers' 'Iris' Cover Sells 28,000 in Paid Downloads in One Day of Availability|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-rogers-iris-cover-sales-week/|access-date=December 2, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> Despite only being available for purchase for one day, the song debuted at number one on the [[Digital Song Sales]] chart and number 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it both artists' first entry on the latter chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=November 23, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers Each Earn First Career Hot 100 Hit With Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' Cover|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-rogers-goo-goo-dolls-iris-cover-first-hot-100-hit/|access-date=December 2, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> The song has also charted in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
While awaiting the results of the [[2020 United States presidential election]] on November 3, singer-songwriter [[Phoebe Bridgers]] tweeted that she would cover "Iris".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Jamieson|first=Amber|date=November 13, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers (And Maggie Rogers!) Covered "Iris" By The Goo Goo Dolls Because Trump Lost|url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amberjamieson/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-roggers-iris-goo-goo-dolls|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=BuzzFeed News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rossignol|first=Derrick|date=November 13, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers Covered Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' With Maggie Rogers|url=https://uproxx.com/indie/phoebe-bridgers-iris-goo-goo-dolls-maggie-rogers/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=[[Uproxx]]|language=en-US}}</ref> The cover, which was recorded as a duet with [[Maggie Rogers]] under the name Phoebe & Maggie, was released exclusively via Bridgers' [[Bandcamp]] page for one day only on November 13, with proceeds going towards [[Stacey Abrams]]' Fair Fight organization to promote fair elections in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] as well as nationally.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Unterberger|first=Andrew|date=November 15, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers' 'Iris' Cover Sells 28,000 in Paid Downloads in One Day of Availability|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-rogers-iris-cover-sales-week/|access-date=December 2, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> Despite only being available for purchase for one day, the song debuted at number one on the [[Digital Song Sales]] chart and number 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it both artists' first entry on the latter chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=November 23, 2020|title=Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers Each Earn First Career Hot 100 Hit With Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' Cover|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/phoebe-bridgers-maggie-rogers-goo-goo-dolls-iris-cover-first-hot-100-hit/|access-date=December 2, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> The song has also charted in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.


On November 4, 2022, the song was re-released, again for only 24 hours, ahead of the [[2022 United States elections|2022 midterm elections]]. Proceeds went to the Brigid Alliance, an abortion care group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/phoebe-bridgers-re-releases-cover-of-goo-goo-dolls-iris-with-maggie-rogers-on-bandcamp-for-24-hours|title=Phoebe Bridgers re-releases cover of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" with Maggie Rogers on Bandcamp for 24 hours|date=November 4, 2022|last=Kennedy|first=Cerys}}</ref>
On November 4, 2022, the song was re-released, again for only 24 hours, ahead of the [[2022 United States elections|2022 midterm elections]]. Proceeds went to the Brigid Alliance, an abortion care group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/phoebe-bridgers-re-releases-cover-of-goo-goo-dolls-iris-with-maggie-rogers-on-bandcamp-for-24-hours|title=Phoebe Bridgers re-releases cover of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" with Maggie Rogers on Bandcamp for 24 hours|date=November 4, 2022|last=Kennedy|first=Cerys}}</ref>
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!scope="row"|Australian Digital Songs (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/phoebe-bridgers/chart-history/aus/|title=Phoebe Bridgers Chart History (Australia Digital Song Sales)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 22, 2021}}</ref>
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==Grace Davies version==
{{Infobox song
| name = Iris
| type = single
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| artist = [[Grace Davies (singer)|Grace Davies]]
| released = 26 March 2021
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| length = 2:33
| label =
* Independent
| writer = John Rzeznik
| producer =
*Grace Davies
*Graeme Pleeth
| chronology = Grace Davies
| prev_title = i met a boy online
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = testosterone
| next_year = 2021
| misc =
}}

Grace Davies released the covered of "'''Iris'''" on 26 March 2021.

===Release history===
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! scope="col"| Date
! scope="col"| Format(s)
! scope="col"| Label
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! scope="row"| Various
| 26 March 2021
| [[Music download|Digital download]]
| Independent
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|}
|}


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
In 2020, [[Diamante (musician)|Diamante]] and [[Breaking Benjamin]] singer [[Benjamin Burnley]] released a duet cover of "Iris".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Childers |first=Chad ChildersChad |date=2020-08-28 |title=Diamante + Ben Burnley Duet on Goo Goo Dolls Cover 'Iris' |url=https://loudwire.com/diamante-ben-burnley-goo-goo-dolls-cover-iris/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI702RlxBbY |title=DIAMANTE & Breaking Benjamin - Iris (Official Video) |date=2020-08-27 |last=DIAMANTE |access-date=2024-06-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
In 2020, [[Diamante (musician)|Diamante]] and [[Breaking Benjamin]] singer [[Benjamin Burnley]] released a duet cover of "Iris".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Childers |first=Chad ChildersChad |date=2020-08-28 |title=Diamante + Ben Burnley Duet on Goo Goo Dolls Cover 'Iris' |url=https://loudwire.com/diamante-ben-burnley-goo-goo-dolls-cover-iris/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI702RlxBbY |title=DIAMANTE & Breaking Benjamin - Iris (Official Video) |date=2020-08-27 |last=DIAMANTE |access-date=2024-06-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

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In 2021, British singer [[Grace Davies (singer)|Grace Davies]] released a cover of "Iris".


In late 2022, American grocery chain [[Kroger]] partnered with singer [[Colbie Caillat]] to record a special stylized rendition of "Iris" for its ''Today's Holiday Moments are Tomorrow's Memories'' short film and associated ad campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger-unveils-heartfelt-holiday-campaign-with-new-kroji-characters-301667894.html|title=Kroger unveils heartfelt holiday campaign with new Kroji characters|work=[[PR Newswire]]|date=November 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGkMLeudnA|title=Colbie Caillat on Instagram: I know I'm not the only one with fond memories of this song|work=[[Instagram]]|date=October 24, 2022}}</ref>
In late 2022, American grocery chain [[Kroger]] partnered with singer [[Colbie Caillat]] to record a special stylized rendition of "Iris" for its ''Today's Holiday Moments are Tomorrow's Memories'' short film and associated ad campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger-unveils-heartfelt-holiday-campaign-with-new-kroji-characters-301667894.html|title=Kroger unveils heartfelt holiday campaign with new Kroji characters|work=[[PR Newswire]]|date=November 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGkMLeudnA|title=Colbie Caillat on Instagram: I know I'm not the only one with fond memories of this song|work=[[Instagram]]|date=October 24, 2022}}</ref>
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In 2023, [[pop punk]] singer, rapper, and songwriter [[Mod Sun]] released a cover of the song on his fifth studio album ''[[God Save the Teen]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-03 |title=Listen to Mod Sun cover "Iris" on new 'Good Save the Teen' album – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock |url=https://98kupd.com/listen-to-mod-sun-cover-iris-on-new-good-save-the-teen-album/ |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=98KUPD - Arizona's Real Rock |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2023, [[pop punk]] singer, rapper, and songwriter [[Mod Sun]] released a cover of the song on his fifth studio album ''[[God Save the Teen]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-03 |title=Listen to Mod Sun cover "Iris" on new 'Good Save the Teen' album – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock |url=https://98kupd.com/listen-to-mod-sun-cover-iris-on-new-good-save-the-teen-album/ |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=98KUPD - Arizona's Real Rock |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, [[metalcore]] band [[Our Last Night]] released a cover of the song for single.

In 2024, [[country music]] singer [[Mitchell Tenpenny]] released a version of the song for his upcoming album titled ''The 3rd''.


==References==
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This article is about the Goo Goo Dolls song. For other songs titled "Iris", see Iris (disambiguation) § Songs.

"Iris"
Artwork for 1998 retail release
Single by Goo Goo Dolls
from the album Dizzy Up the Girl and City of Angels
ReleasedApril 1, 1998 (1998-04-01)
Genre
Length
  • 4:50 (album version)
  • 3:35 (radio/video edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)John Rzeznik
Producer(s)
Goo Goo Dolls singles chronology
"Lazy Eye"
(1997) 		"Iris"
(1998) 		"Slide"
(1998)
Music video
"Iris" on YouTube

"Iris" is a song by the American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Written for the soundtrack of the 1998 film City of Angels, it was included on the sixth Goo Goo Dolls album, Dizzy Up the Girl, and released as a single on April 1, 1998. No character named Iris appears in the film, and the song title is not heard in the lyrics.[6]

"Iris" reached number one in Australia, Canada, and Italy, number three in the United Kingdom, and number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. In Ireland, it is one of the bestselling singles of all time. "Iris" is the Goo Goo Dolls' signature song and has received critical acclaim, being described as a "ubiquitous" staple for the band's live sets and is one of the best selling singles of all time.[7][8]

Composition

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After completing the first-edit on the film City of Angels, co-producer Bob Cavallo and his son Rob Cavallo, also a music producer, decided to take along musical artists to a viewing to create the soundtrack. Bob took Alanis Morissette whilst Rob took the Goo Goo Dolls. The following morning Morissette called Rob, and asked him to produce the song "Uninvited" (number four on the Hot 100 Airplay chart in June 1998), which she had written afterwards as a demo. Shortly afterwards that same day, John Rzeznik called Rob with a song he had written called "Iris", a power ballad.[9][10] In a 2013 interview with Songfacts, lead singer Rzeznik explained how he wrote the song:

"I was thinking about the situation of the Nicolas Cage character in the movie. This guy is completely willing to give up his own immortality, just to be able to feel something very human. And I think, 'Wow! What an amazing thing it must be like to love someone so much that you give up everything to be with them.' That's a pretty heavy thought."[11]

Speaking with Songwriting Magazine, Rzeznik said that further inspiration for the song came from the fact that he wanted to be on a soundtrack album with U2, Peter Gabriel and Alanis Morissette.[12]

Rzeznik named the song after country folk singer-songwriter Iris DeMent, after he noticed her name in a concert listing in the LA Weekly newspaper.[13]

Commercial performance

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Upon its release, "Iris" became second of a string of hits from the film's soundtrack, City of Angels: Music from the Motion Picture. (The first was Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited" and the third was Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). The song debuted at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart on April 18, 1998, and eventually spent a then-record of 18 weeks at number one in Hot 100 Airplay. However it was not allowed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 because no commercial single had been released. On December 5, 1998, the eighteenth and last week that the song topped the Airplay chart, the rules changed to allow airplay-only songs onto the chart. As a result, the song debuted and peaked at number nine and stayed on the chart for 14 weeks.

On the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, "Iris" peaked at number eight. The song was the band's second number one hit on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, following their 1995 hit "Name." "Iris" stayed at number one for five weeks on the Alternative Songs chart and also hit number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart for four weeks. The song spent a then-record 17 weeks at number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart (beating No Doubt's 15-week run at number one with "Don't Speak" in 1996–97). The Goo Goo Dolls performed "Iris" on October 20, 2001, at Madison Square Garden as part of The Concert for New York City to raise money for victims of the September 11 attacks.[14][better source needed]

"Iris" was also an international hit. It peaked at number five on the Irish Singles Chart and has since become the 19th biggest-selling single of all time in Ireland.[15] The song initially peaked at number 50 in the United Kingdom in August 1998 before rising to number 26 the following year. On October 2, 2011, after performances by auditionees on The X Factor, the song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number three. In May 2013, the song charted at number 12 after it was covered by Britain's Got Talent contestant Robbie Kennedy.[16] Elsewhere, the song became a number-one hit in Italy (for two weeks), Australia (for five weeks), and Canada (for eight weeks), and it reached the top 10 in Flanders and the Netherlands.

Accolades and legacy

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Besides the song's success on the charts, "Iris" enjoyed critical acclaim. At the 41st Grammy Awards, "Iris" received nominations for Record of the Year and Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. The song also garnered Johnny Rzeznik a Song of the Year nomination.[17] The single was certified octuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 15, 2023.[18] The song was ranked at number 39 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest pop songs.[19]

In October 2012, "Iris" was ranked number one on Billboard's "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992–2012" chart, which ranked the top songs of the first 20 years of the Mainstream Top 40/Pop Songs chart. The list also featured the Goo Goo Dolls' hits "Slide", ranking at number nine, and "Name" at number 24. The Goo Goo Dolls are the only musicians to have three songs on the list, two breaking the top 10 and all three falling within the top 25. They are also the only musicians that have back to back singles (Iris, 1998 and Slide, 1999) featured on the list.[20] In a revised list in October 2017, "Iris" still ranked in the top 10, at number eight.[21] Iris is also the 19th most streamed song in Ireland. [22]

The song's melodic and structural similarities to "Piano Man" by Billy Joel have been remarked upon by some commentators.[23][24] Joel himself has performed the song live with the Goo Goo Dolls.[25]

"Iris" appears in the soundtrack of the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. As a result of its appearance in the film, the song resurged in popularity and reappeared on the Billboard charts.[26]

Track listings

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Personnel

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Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[91] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Belgium (BEA)[92] Gold 25,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[93] Platinum 90,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[94]
sales since 2009 		2× Platinum 200,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[95] 6× Platinum 180,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[96] 4× Platinum 40,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[97] Platinum 60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[98] 6× Platinum 3,600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18] Diamond 10,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Australia April 1, 1998 CD Reprise [32]
United States April 7, 1998 Contemporary hit radio [99]
Japan June 15, 1998 CD Warner Bros. [100]
United Kingdom July 13, 1998
  • CD
  • cassette
[101]

Phoebe & Maggie version

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"Iris"
Single by Phoebe & Maggie
ReleasedNovember 2020
GenreAlternative
Length3:09
Phoebe Bridgers singles chronology
"Miracle of Life"
(2020) 		"Iris"
(2020) 		"If We Make It Through December"
(2020)
Maggie Rogers singles chronology
"Love You for a Long Time"
(2019) 		"Iris"
(2020) 		"That's Where I Am"
(2022)

While awaiting the results of the 2020 United States presidential election on November 3, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers tweeted that she would cover "Iris".[102][103] The cover, which was recorded as a duet with Maggie Rogers under the name Phoebe & Maggie, was released exclusively via Bridgers' Bandcamp page for one day only on November 13, with proceeds going towards Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight organization to promote fair elections in the state of Georgia as well as nationally.[102][104] Despite only being available for purchase for one day, the song debuted at number one on the Digital Song Sales chart and number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it both artists' first entry on the latter chart.[105] The song has also charted in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.

On November 4, 2022, the song was re-released, again for only 24 hours, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Proceeds went to the Brigid Alliance, an abortion care group.[106]

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australian Digital Songs (Billboard)[107] 5
Global 200 (Billboard)[108] 122
New Zealand Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[109] 16
Scotland (OCC)[110] 42
US Billboard Hot 100[111] 57
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[112] 5

Other versions

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In 2020, Diamante and Breaking Benjamin singer Benjamin Burnley released a duet cover of "Iris".[113][114]

In 2021, British singer Grace Davies released a cover of "Iris".

In late 2022, American grocery chain Kroger partnered with singer Colbie Caillat to record a special stylized rendition of "Iris" for its Today's Holiday Moments are Tomorrow's Memories short film and associated ad campaign.[115][116]

Separately, Canadian country music artist Josh Ross released his own version of "Iris" on his November 2022 extended play Live Sessions.[117]

In 2023, pop punk singer, rapper, and songwriter Mod Sun released a cover of the song on his fifth studio album God Save the Teen.[118]

In 2023, metalcore band Our Last Night released a cover of the song for single.

In 2024, country music singer Mitchell Tenpenny released a version of the song for his upcoming album titled The 3rd.

References

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  2. ^ "88 Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1998". Spin. October 25, 2018. p. 9. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Pastorek, Whitney (April 24, 2006). "Let Love In". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. ^ Lindsay, Cam (December 17, 2015). "Rank Your Records: John Rzeznik Plays Favorites with the Goo Goo Dolls Records". Vice. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Waldman, Scott (April 3, 2020). "10 Best Pop-Rock Songs of the '90s". Loudwire. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Dr Oliver Tearle (June 28, 2023). "The Curious Meaning of 'Iris' by The Goo Goo Dolls". Loughborough University: Interesting Literature. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Get Political at New York Show: 'We Are Living in Interesting Times'". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  8. ^ Callwood, Brett (July 17, 2017). "Goo Goo Dolls Have Kept Some Punk-Rock Spirit". Westword. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  9. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Influences: Avril Lavigne – Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Rovi. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  10. ^ "50 Best Power Ballads of All Time". Q105.
  11. ^ "John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls". Songfacts. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "How I Wrote Iris". Songwriting Magazine. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  13. ^ Yates, Henry (January 31, 2019). "The Story Behind The Song: Iris by Goo Goo Dolls". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls Songfacts". songfacts.com.
  15. ^ a b "Top 20 of All Time". Irishcharts.ie. Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  16. ^ "Midweek Charts: Rudimental Home in on No.1". Music Week. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  17. ^ 41st annual Grammy nominees and winners Archived December 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. February 24, 1999. CNN. Accessed March 7, 2008.
  18. ^ a b "American single certifications – Goo Goo Dolls – Iris". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "Rolling Stone: 100 Greatest Pop Songs". Listology. January 27, 2009. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  20. ^ "The Top 100 Pop Songs 1992-2012, From No. 100 To No. 1 - Chart Beat". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  21. ^ "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs: Page 1". Billboard. August 1, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  22. ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know".
  23. ^ "The Goo Goo Dolls: Iris sounds like Billy Joel: Piano Man".
  24. ^ "Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls Explained". August 5, 2020.
  25. ^ "Billy Joel Performs "Iris" with Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik at Buffalo Concert: Stream". August 15, 2021.
  26. ^ "'Deadpool & Wolverine' Pushes One Of The Biggest Hits From The '90s To New Peaks". Forbes. August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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  28. ^ Iris (Japanese maxi-CD single liner notes). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. 1998. WPCR-1963.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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