First Time Hearing Iris By The Goo Goo Dolls Live

In this reaction video, I listen to the iconic performance of Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls in Buffalo New York July 4th, 2004. This song is already one of the most iconic ballads of all time with one of the most recognizable vocals and melody, but this live performance, in the rain of all things, was another level. In this reaction, I dive deep into the song, the performance, and all of the above. In my opinion, this has to be one of the best live performances of any song of all time and this was my first time hearing it. Make sure you check out the full video as this metalhead reacts to this live version of Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.
Song: Iris (Live)
Artist: The Goo Goo Dolls
Link: • Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (...

[@matthewfoss900]

I was there standing in 6" of water in a downpour. It was epic and amazing

[@SamGrant-jm6mz]

Very lucky.

[@stevem-h3562]

a truly treasured memory that no doubt brings you so much joy.

[@CF-rl8mz]

What I loved the most is that it was in 2004 and the entire crowd was in the moment WITH the band. Not focused on their phones.

[@beautifulwreck7296]

LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS LIVE CD/DVD!!!

[@rsxfan]

It's so annoying going to shows now and seeing everyone with their phone out, worried about recording what they are seeing, all while not realizing they were born with a built in recording device. Their own brain/mind/memory. And while focused on recording with their phone, they don't realize that memory is in their phone, not their own mind.

[@dr.j6506]

Gayest comment

[@richlisola1]

I love that they played in their hometown. It just adds something. That crowd is their people.

[@justcodi23]

@@rsxfan I saw them live, front row in Dallas in 2018. I only recorded 2 short snippets of mine and my mom's two favorite songs as a keepsake and then I put it away and really enjoyed the rest of the show. I was so happy and in the moment that I literally cried. It was one of the best days.

[@paulfadeley3496]

They were told that it was to dangerous to play and their manager told them not to!!! They did not want to let their fans down on the 4Th of July!!! I was in the second row, possibly third for this!!! I started crying as they sang!!! Fun fact Robbie Tackak the bassist wore something on his feet, thank god because he hates shoes! My home town band!!!

[@justcodi23]

I just want my man to smile at me the way Johnny smiles at this crowd.

[@Senneirda1970]

I was there, it was amazing. Home town boys…

[@randykelley6826]

I was at this concert July 4th,2004. With the GOO GOO DOLLS being from the Buffalo NY area made it that much more special. This concert was at the Buffalo waterfront park. They have a concert series during the summer every year with bands from various genres.

[@stevem-h3562]

"You have no idea how much we love you" A lot of acts I would figure that would be a throwaway line. But with it being a home crowd.... I think he means it. And that singing it back at them at 8:00...... man if you're a performer, thats what you live for. They will never ever ever forget it, for the rest of their days. Beautiful.

[@susanhiller1039]

Before KZbin I purchased the DVD. Best ever

[@rebeccastarovich6079]

Fantastic reaction of an amazing song. I can't imagine how they performed so well in the rain. Crazy good. Would love to see your reaction to Hozier's 'Cherry Wine' or 'Work Song'.

[@cudahitz]

Really appreciate it! I'll try and give it a listen!

[@l.h.tnguyen4916]

He got shocked during the playing of this and kept playing.

[@tracynorman1455]

Prince played the halftime Super Bowl show in the rain using 3 different electric guitars. The band said that when they were done playing their instruments died. Best Super Bowl performance ever. You can get electrocuted like someone else said.

[@cyndigirl418]

A great band with even greater songs!! ❤❤❤❤

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

It’s actually dangerous because there’s a chance for electrocution,it’s why a lot of artists will cancel the concert if there’s rain

[@tarshnottrash1483]

Love this song- nice to see you back doing reactions Dan

[@cudahitz]

Thank you so much!

[@jumpoutcop1]

they were back home in Buffalo thats where they are from….🙌🏼👊🏼👍🏼

[@michaelwoodward5787]

People forget they started out as a punk band.

[@richlisola1]

I haven’t forgotten-They were a great punk band. And they don’t get the recognition because they shifted genres.

[@mikaelaw6743]

You’re back! I was hoping you were okay! Good to see you! But also I refuse to believe this is the first time you’ve heard this song 🤯

[@cudahitz]

No not the first time I've heard this song, first time if seen this performance!

[@mikaelaw6743]

@@cudahitz ohhhhh gotcha, that makes more sense 👍🏻

[@DeddoSplendor]

Honest reaction man, he lost raspy voice because of smoke and for a while he was not able to hit the high notes but now he's voice it's stronger than ever 💪🏼

[@paulashanks3129]

One of my favorites ❤😊

[@indade]

Bush - Glycerine MTV Spring Break 1996 Silverchair - Emotion Sickness Live Sao Paulo 2003

[@concretenazi]

Goo Goo Dolls Snow Job 1996 in Banff Alberta

[@TravellinDrunk]

Oh wow. Didn't know you're back on this channel. Damnnnn.

[@cudahitz]

I'm back!!

[@TravellinDrunk]

@@cudahitz Is there a chance for OWN LEE PANTS happening?

[@mr.caldwell7065]

Magical moment

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Love this song,it was the song for me and many girlfriends in 98/99

[@adking18]

In short, playing an electric guitar in the rain carries a big risk of components short circuiting so is rather dangerous. Moreso than that though, the instruments themselves will be ruined after this, both because of damage to electrical components but also the warping of the wood. You'll see at the end of the video John Rzeznik lays the guitar down on the stage and walks off. He knows that guitar is shot and he's never playing it again. They went off stage for a bit during this concert due to safety concerns and were advised to call the concert off but decided to come back out. This was a free concert for a hometown crowd and the band decided they weren't letting them down by not finishing.

[@cudahitz]

Oh shoot that's cool to know! That's actually really cool of them to be so loyal to their fans

[@colinfraser7150]

We need a "Wow" counter.

[@Ripguitar662]

You should definitely give pierce the veil a listen to with great songs bulls in the bronx, I'd rather die than be famous, and Dive in

[@cudahitz]

I've heard of them so ill give them a looksie

[@RobertWeber-is1ug]

Wireless mics

[@ezekiel5687]

Request. Madonna-Like A Prayer music video .

[@tkg_42]

GFI

[@glassontherocks]

For a soft band they are some die hard performers.

[@richlisola1]

They started off as a punk band

[@AlphaAchilles]

Did you just call that a Uke? Yeah I'm out....clearly don't know much.

[@cudahitz]

Bye!!:)

[@FenderJay]

You could’ve just simply said it is a Mandolin and not a Ukulele instead but each their own I guess

[@l.h.tnguyen4916]

I hate these fake " first time listening". This song was ubiquitous and played for a long time. Anyone who listens to music will have heard this song, especially for a white person.

[@dropsofmexico9330]

Originally written for the soundtrack of the 1998 film City of Angels