Iris (song)

"Iris" is a song by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Originally written for the soundtrack of the 1998 film City of Angels, the song was later included on the band's sixth album, Dizzy Up the Girl, and released as a single on April 1, 1998.

"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 edit)
Label
  • Reprise
  • Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)John Rzeznik
Producer(s)
  • Goo Goo Dolls
  • Rob Cavallo
Goo Goo Dolls singles chronology
"Lazy Eye"
(1997)
"Iris"
(1998)
"Slide"
(1998)
Music video
"Iris" on YouTube

The power ballad reached number one in Australia, Canada, and Italy, number three in the United Kingdom, number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, and has become one of Ireland's best-selling 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.

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