Goo Goo Dolls - Iris [Official Live In Buffalo, NY]

Watch the official live video for Iris by Goo Goo Dolls from Buffalo, NY in 2004.
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Goo Goo Dolls is a rock band renowned for their hits “Iris,” “Slide,” “Name,” “Black Balloon,” “Better Days,” “Come To Me,” and “Here Is Gone.” They worked with artists like Sydney Sierota, Taylor Swift, and Avril Lavigne - amassing billions of global streams and garnering critical acclaim.
Lyrics:
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
When sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah, you'd bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
#OfficialLiveVideo #GooGooDolls #Iris #WeAreWarnerRecords

[@agirlnamedgoo]

There’s something so special about this performance… the rain, the song, the crowd just living in the moment. I get goosebumps every time I watch this.

[@patrickbyrne5070]

The crowd brought them back up - totally stole the show themselves haha amazing

[@JPeetjuh]

That username shows dedication!

[@lotuspod1222]

the rain the song and the fact it was in front of there hometown thats what made this bone chilling

[@agirlnamedgoo]

@@lotuspod1222yes! The fact that it’s a hometown gig makes it so special. You can see how much it means to the band!

[@alissaalbritton_]

Absolutely iconic!! 🙌🏼

[@davesebastiani5358]

"You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be" one of the greatest lyrics ever written.

[@bsu88]

facts

[@shayne2113]

“I’d give up forever to touch you” the whole damn opening is just a beautiful stanza

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@shayne2113 As souls reject the knowledge of truth: Without the wisdom and understanding of truth, every soul is then heading to hell, to pay for their sins, which they did while on earth; lies, stealing's, cheating, abusing's, destroying's , killings (even just through words, killing is done) = regrets, as soul then, fully understand, how terrible ways life was wasted away + being as a whole being in flames, 24/7/365, not a single moment out from it, - you`d be still fine? From that very moment, we call, we are saved, for we dared to have faith and trust in GOD already, or we wouldnt have called. Psalms 145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Psalms 55:16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. The 2 musts: 1.)come to the knowledge of truth 2.) and get saved must watch: THEY LIVE (1988) The Unlisted (2019)

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

@@theharshtruthoutthere Oh stfu! There's no damn heaven, no hell, no god and anyone believing that BS is a delusional sheep!

[@idk8964]

@@theharshtruthoutthere you ok man? you sound like a school shooter

[@jgfu-wu5cw]

I was here with my father. He loved goo goo dolls. He died in 2010. I never ever knew this was filmed.. I find this recommended. It brings back such great memories and the memory of him screaming the lyrics. I am now a father myself at 35.. Im absolutely so grateful to have found this because that experience was one of the best in my life!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ms.migrant]

May he rest in peace ❤

[@lunchbreakskate]

Here's to him.

[@colinclark1788]

thanks for sharing this beautiful story

[@dodoymg]

L

[@PaulNurse1]

Bless you and your dad ❤ without even knowing, you were both witness to one of most iconic performances ever recorded.

[@YeshuaisKiNG7]

I miss this era. Just human beings brought together for the love of music with no phones out. Living in the moment. Fuck yeah.

[@poop8867]

@ericengbloom3857 It's so crazy to me that like 80% of the North American population thinks anyone cares so much about their life that they need to record every cathartic experience they have. Like, not a single person cares, I'm sorry. We do not need to see your shitty POV of an NFL game, we're gonna watch it on TV if we want to see it. You aren't special, stop recording everything like your life is a reality TV show. Sorry for the rant.

[@daisytoromanzano8865]

Hi. Who is Yeshua?

[@lexis9021]

@@daisytoromanzano8865Hebrew name for Jesus ✝️❤️

[@annapetersen3577]

yes! No phones, just pure excitement. and umbrellas and banner still were allowed...

[@ericjohansen2305]

Listen to starsailor live

[@izfutbal7994]

The rain just sends it to a next level. Never seen anything like this.

[@marklaroche7981]

Quality, isn't it?

[@roberthorwitz8607]

Reminds me of when Prince played Purple Rain during Super Bowl halftime show in the rain.

[@carriesue2954]

That's our home, Western NY. I'm waiting for them to play in a blinding snowstorm.. Now that would be kickass

[@jmathis2aug]

ALABAMA!

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

Bush -Glycerine (In the rain)

[@satriahadi1893]

The fact that they don't care that it's raining cause they wanted to feel and breathe this song it's just epic. The rain is the best effect that made the segment perfect

[@masterbaiting9730]

It was artificial rain

[@mallorytyler9764]

Makes me want to be there even more

[@sjoukjeposthumus]

right

[@1980Campino]

A wet dream for a few thousand folks...

[@mortimer5939]

Rain? This song is epic. I would change with every single one there complaining about rain. Who cares?!? Please come back whenever possible and beat this damn isolating pandemic!

[@imacop33]

The best performance I’ve ever witnessed. Yes, I was there … and I’ll never forget it! I was with my girlfriend, who has since passed. I lost her, but memories like this will never vanish. RIP, RAD. I miss us. 💔

[@matthewclements8080]

I felt that. Hope you're good man ❤

[@WueloKGN]

sorry bro

[@LindsayOliviaKnight-wd5gw]

Sending love to you, what a special memory to hold forever ❣️❤️🫶

[@MauriceGucci]

It’s beautiful you got to experience this together. This fact will never change.

[@Angelacreatesart]

This is sad ugh I miss us that’s so sad sorry for your loss

[@aarnarao8295]

leaving this here so when someone likes it i can come back to this xoxo

[@RobertAnthonyPlantOfficial]

Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support ❤🤟🏻you have a wonderful day ahead 🤟🏻🤟🏻🌺🌺🎸

[@heavenfinley2489]

Same

[@sarahdowd5023]

just search the video tf

[@heavenfinley2489]

@@sarahdowd5023 bitch who yu talking to with ur big back ass

[@jesseeagan7443]

Come back

[@JackieZYT]

This might be the best song I’ve ever heard, totally ageless and beautiful 🥲

[@YourBoiNerd]

oh fuck no way is that annoying youtuber that wont fucking shut up and reacts to videos just to make a living

[@asmrcritique6565]

Top 3 alternative of all time: 1. Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" 2. Spacehog "In The Meantime" 3. Thursday "War All The Time"

[@oswurth8774]

This and everlong. Both are better in the live performances

[@somedrunkladyalternate]

@@oswurth8774 agreed

[@smuxlow1627]

Hero of war by rise aginst an iris are my top 2 forsure

[@craigellison9500]

The dude is pure class! He sings this song better live than in the actual recording. What a performance!

[@hishambashir9687]

Check his performance in Daryl house

[@NuclearCha0s]

He really does not, even though it's a nice live performance

[@beansontoast997]

@@NuclearCha0s i disagree, this version is so so much better than the recorded version.

[@rasberryiceify]

Yeah nahhhhh haha it’s a good performance but nahhh

[@beausmith08]

@@rasberryiceify yeah you can’t beat the recorded version but this is up there in its own way. Performance of a lifetime right here.

[@user-dc6jz4fy5k]

2024? Whos listening?

[@martinhonan9588]

Coast of North Carolina

[@rodneysmith2770]

Minnesota over here

[@hasrathuraa1429]

Me🎉

[@GuilhermeHenrique-jc9oo]

❤

[@charlessameon2579]

Cebu here❤

[@dutchie1010]

this is what real rock stars look like. putting on a show at the worst of times. pissing rain...... they dont care. rocking out no matter what. this song is deep and strikes a nerve with everyone. love it!

[@parkersfilters1977]

My father was there with his brother for his birthday. My mother, who was nine months pregnant with me, went into labor. She called him on his flip phone at this concert with this song playing. I was born the next morning, they named me Iris because of this song.

[@ihavegreatcomments8532]

Today on things that never happened:

[@ned2315]

Sure thing...Parker

[@hannahyee655]

good thing they didn't name you goo goo

[@animegraveyard776]

@@hannahyee655 or dolls 😂

[@parkersfilters1977]

I have great Comments it happened!

[@xavierlopez6545]

It’s very refreshing to hear someone actually sound like the actual song live

[@greghorne8996]

True that lol and in the rain

[@rickycarrillo7821]

A lot of the rock/alternative bands from the early 2000s still recorded their songs live in the studio so their live performances usually sounded just as good.

[@jmathis2aug]

Better actually

[@tysontickner3655]

Especially now with auto tune and other tech. The music execs can make any pawn a superstar.

[@sk82rok]

@@jmathis2aug you beat me too it lol

[@jlantz79]

My wife and I had this song for our first dance, also just named our baby Iris! Beautiful song.

[@Liz-dragon-street.]

❤

[@billyrowe0064]

They were warned about equipment damage but played anyway in the rain. Such an amazing performance to go back to and watch on repeat, taking in all of the details.

[@KOGr104]

The fact that they are this good in person is incredible

[@jh1669]

I saw them a couple of months ago and still sounded fantastic live

[@GeorgiaPeech79]

In the pouring rain too.

[@gabreilphillips593]

You should see ACDC live 🤘🏽

[@willychan4958]

@@GeorgiaPeech79 😅birthday

[@timberlyclarkson2317]

they are not so good

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Imagine being in the crowd for this performance. Definitely a core memory.

[@TheHappyDrugs]

i was there ]shit was hard #midwestGc #westcoastshleem

[@roj660]

@@TheHappyDrugs how was it?

[@damiantek]

It was amazing

[@westside1912]

I was there and it was without a doubt the most incredible live event imaginable. The crowd singing this song in the torrential downpour was bordering on nuclear. It was a legendary night for the City of Buffalo.

[@TheHappyDrugs]

@@roj660 bro listen ok but hold on. Nah nvm. Just know yeah it was crazy uhuh yeah ok

[@_boba__]

when i feel tired & depressed from everything that is going on in my life, i used to come here and watch this vid and escape.. it gave me the best 5mins which makes me feel a bit better.. ngl the fact that this performance exist makes me so happy.. love you so much goo goo dolls!

[@mattb1974]

So much respect for him standing in the rain with the crowd, he could have moved back and stayed dry. Timeless

[@ikliljuhari3460]

It's become a tradition to come here every once and then to cure my sadness

[@EddieAndTheGetaway]

same here hahah! my buddy and I just did a cover of Iris on our channel and I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTQpmaNq9ymhqM

[@paulsanger1343]

Here every day

[@danlacy4588]

Its strange it cures sadness at times.. And induces it at others. It makes me recall much greater times.

[@dawn6600]

Likewise🙂

[@rei8410]

same ldmddhh

[@Anthony-df4bs]

This is a performance straight out of a 90s movie.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Singles, the best damn movie about the 90s ever made. This song wasn't in it but a lot of Seattle bands were.

[@AmmarMalik]

City of Angels

[@krp6680]

If they ever made movie about Goo Goo Dolls....this should be the ending!

[@christiandal4968]

Been there my friend☺

[@jaycee812]

City of Angels ❤

[@metubeusercom]

The most beautiful performance ever it made me cry.

[@treytuck1540]

Watching this shit at 4 AM after a night out hits differently

[@Emberesque]

Imagine being John, playing a old classic song of yours that changed your life forever, a song you wrote just before almost giving up on being a songwriter, in the rain for a crowd of thousands of lifelong fans. Over a decade later, people still watch and enjoy this concert.

[@HarlequinContessa]

Magic

[@alejandromoro]

in his on town

[@Emberesque]

Alejandro Moro true true

[@grizzlyfit.junglefitness54]

Why did want to give up?

[@Emberesque]

GRIZZLYFIT. Jungle Fitness after the success of his first major hit, “Name”, he got hit with severe writers block that lasted a very long time, and he had begun to give up on being a singer songwriter. He then was asked to write a song for the movie City of Angels, and what he came up with eventually became Iris, and he was so happy to finally have finished a thought. Iris became another big hit, and changed his life forever.

[@boneshow00]

still cant wrap my head around the fact that 2004 was 17 years ago

[@Maximum_37]

Stop don’t say that while this song plays 🤧😂

[@billboebagginns953]

Facts I feel so old now and I’m only 21 😂

[@jonathanfabian4954]

Waiit whaaaat

[@forwardfaith]

My gosh, me too.

[@RichD911]

Sup RichieBitchie I’m RichDaBitch

[@mariopreden]

The best scene in the video, besides everything else, is when John turns the camera towards the audience (2:30 min.) and thanks the people that way. The band appreciates its audience. That's greatness of this band.

[@RedEyedJack]

How we all didn't get electrocuted at this show was a miracle!!! I was in the front row in shin deep water! I remember when Jonny came out and played solo in blinding rain!!! I've been to a lot of great shows, but this one will always be one of the greatest concerts I've ever been to, tens of thousands of us, in the hardest rain I've even seen!!!!

[@LALO325TX]

Has to be in the top 5 live performances ever. Such a great song and risking electrocution while absolutely killing it.

[@ferruscx]

Who top 1?

[@_____crue______664]

​@@ferruscx motley crue argentina

[@dodda]

​@@_____crue______664 crowds in Argentina always lift live performances to a new level.

[@myrixica4222]

@@ferruscx Queen: Live aid 1985

[@falsedragon33]

Electrocuted, from what?. From the inductive signal coming from the pickups? Those very small voltages have no potential for shock. They are amplified later in the chain.

[@Lone_Musician]

The older you become the more precious this song will be

[@EddieAndTheGetaway]

so true!! I love this song so much. my buddy and I just did a cover of Iris on our channel and I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTQpmaNq9ymhqM

[@lukek5510]

I swear 💫

[@arkgustav9524]

Despicably true!!!!!

[@teekane254]

Heck yea

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

And the more bittersweet especially since Johnny is one of the last rockers of my generation - Gen Z that are even still alive. We love you Googoo Dolls!!!

[@mimymercury5626]

This man is just as beautiful as 20+ years ago. And the voice is the closest to heaven i'll ever be....

[@CHELSEAluvsUalot]

And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life And sooner or later, it's over I just don't wanna miss you tonight And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything feels like the movies Yeah, you bleed just to know, you're alive And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am

[@athenajarman6063]

Does anyone else get this warm nostalgic feeling with this song... everytime

[@TheMysza01]

every fucking time im crying. no matters where ang when i hear it ;d

[@MeenahSohail]

DNT hold it against me but I heard the song for first time and I am in love

[@lauried.7714]

Every fucking time. What a great performance. I remember seeing DMB at Giant Stadium and they were playing Two Step when the rain came down in buckets and bolts of lighting came crashing. The best ever.

[@mimiuytoco7733]

@@TheMysza01 that feels

[@armandooktaviano]

Everytime when i hear old music

[@Porschesxx]

The performance, the rain, the crowd… man this is Pure Magic. The best live performance by far

[@timberlyclarkson2317]

I prefer Andrea Bocelli but its also oki doki

[@riteshrana4806]

@@timberlyclarkson2317 who asked?

[@lokithebully6424]

its certainly up there with robbie williams knebworth for sure both give me goosebumps

[@johncartwell8034]

@@timberlyclarkson2317 hes good just not liket his tho

[@-BestRockSongs]

Everytime I want to give up, I get back to Goo Goo Dolls. This album got me through my teenage years, and now that I am 30 it is still doing so much and it is still so relevant. Thank you for getting me through all those years Chester.

[@bryanjames4859]

Dizzy up the girl

[@user-nu7sf6yd3z]

They performed in my country, India for the first time yesterday and the whole performance felt a great big warm hug. They were such a big part of my childhood and it’s nothing less than a dream come true to have watched them live in this lifetime! 😭

[@cozmos1553]

Kya bat bhai, kaha aye the?

[@user-nu7sf6yd3z]

@@cozmos1553Bangalore

[@Retrograde.Amnesiac]

Whoa 😭

[@kanansh5326]

Ye know huaaaa 😭😭😭

[@harshbherwani341]

WHEN THE FUCK BRO WHAT

[@barista_halfandhalf]

Rain. Perfect song. Pure music. No phone recording by the crowd. Just people enjoying every moment of it. This is what we miss now at 2022.

[@jking0.o121]

I hate this "live thru my phone" generation. I'm 35 and I appreciate technology but life was just different and better in the 90s/ early 2000s.

[@petrocelliausab185]

I'm totally with you, like in the old days, greetings from Germany, Peter (63)

[@Killereggman]

@@jking0.o121 getting concert ticket was much harder back then, but worth more than $500 TICKECTS to Taylor Shwifty

[@danielrobertson9470]

... along with having true artists who can actually play instruments or sing live without auto-tune or fake-mouthing the lyrics.

[@litratistangadventurista308]

agree with you. Watch concert now and all you can see are the phones of people recording the concert.

[@frankblack3959]

This goes down in history as one of the most epic and dedicated performances of all time.

[@neocitran9996]

Frank Black nobody has ever performed in the rain before

[@bluejeans1773]

❤❤❤❤

[@frostfury7566]

@@neocitran9996 😂😂😂

[@dawns.3000]

Preach. 🙌

[@11matt11]

@@neocitran9996 Mate, it's the triumphant return to their hometown, as conquering heroes, after spending 6 years traveling around the world, on tour. In the city in America most famous for it's great Lakes epic precipitation. I'm not even a Goo Goo Dolls fan, and knew this just from the title. To paraphrase a great philosopher: "Fat, drunk and ignorant is no way to go through life, son."

[@niallsburrito]

Seeing this performance live definitely saved at least one person’s life. So beautiful

[@vickykama]

I think about this performance all the time. The rain just perfectly adds to the vibe of the song. Obsessed.

[@AyoAYO-cm6hb]

One of the greatest but unknown live performances ever. The atmosphere is incredible from the band and the crowd

[@tome2266]

u hit it on the head, this is the first time seeing this and its one of my favorite songs!

[@11matt11]

It is more than most people realize. After their lives totally changed, this was return to their hometown, where the community had supported them for years, though they never had a hit. Many in the crowd were family and friends that had supported them throughout the years, in a concert in the middle of Buffalo. The city famous for it's precipitation, became a star in the show.

[@flyflip87]

34 million views, I don't think its unknown anymore

[@samg7889]

For real, this is incredible!

[@arthurlarrubia5902]

unknown? this has 35 million views

[@garyrichards1945]

Literally one of the most perfect songs ever written and performed.

[@Dottman56]

Literally

[@frozendivots1564]

And they hardly wrote any of it or even played on it. Tim Pierce, etc are who you want to thank.

[@wisnudivayana2344]

This song is the best song i sing with my guitar. The feel is so strong, especially if you have bad mood, its just feel different when you sad

[@williameyelash1788]

Sounds just like the original and that's hard to fine

[@TheKle1987]

Damn. This is pure. Band + song + the rain + crowd . ❤️❤️😭😭😭

[@RobertAnthonyPlantOfficial]

Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support🤟🏻🤟🏻❤️you have a wonderful day ahead ❤️🌺🌺🎸🎸

[@EddieSuri]

Whos listening 2024?

[@raissammo89]

Me.

[@user-ok1lc5wl2o]

still the best

[@histonerd9053]

always

[@ritast.johnstiles8008]

Right here! Forever ⚡ Just want you to know who I am! 💕

[@relicplays880]

Me I get to go seem them in August!

[@MichaelD8393]

2:31 That shot of John turning the camera on the audience as the rain beats down will forever be iconic!

[@dvantebibbs6305]

Bro is it weird that this song sometimes makes me cry a little bit

[@MichaelD8393]

@@dvantebibbs6305 No, _Iris_ is a beautiful song; beautiful songs have the ability to do that.

[@beccamartin939]

I love how I’m watching this right now (I’ve already seen it a million times over the years), and I see the replies are fresh from 13 hours ago meaning this concert and this song still lives on. And by the way I absolutely LOVE when he turns the camera. I agree, it’s so iconic. I wish I was at this concert.

[@dvantebibbs6305]

@@beccamartin939 add on with the rain coming down as he turned the camera towards the crowd too, definitely made it even more iconic

[@willmolina7395]

I totally agree

[@theatrain5388]

I was in the crowd for this, absolutely soaking wet but wouldn't have left for all the money in the world. Some moments are just that special.

[@gabreilphillips593]

😊

[@paigeanne1325]

...thank u for sharing that..makes me feel like I was there w u my dude 🤘🏻

[@sheila3936]

Same, it rained all bloody afternoon but it was absolutely worth it.

[@iTip28]

I was working on an ambulance during this show. Unless you were in Buffalo that day/evening, you just can't understand how HARD it rained. We rode near Niagara Square a lot during the show. Such a cool scene!

[@chriscobi634]

That's what life is all about!

[@blakehancock5427]

One of the greatest live performances ever filmed.

[@DarrellWade-xl6en]

It's 2023 and this song is still 🔥

[@princessjudah9707]

It's like they hired the rain to make the perfect evening

[@teddywestside4816]

Or God took a piss on them

[@themodernevolve8626]

The rain made a perfect show 🙏

[@mmphillips04ify]

Paid actors

[@JimmySEP14]

It's Buffalo, it rains all the time 😄

[@timothyturner1381]

I don't know shit about being a rockstar but this has to be ever rockstars dream, right? Everyone in the audience getting drenched and none of them care because they're focused on you giving one of the most amazing performances of your life.

[@angrybuffalofan1750]

Timothy Redd it’s even better being in your home town, on the 4th of July

[@timothyturner1381]

@@angrybuffalofan1750 Wow, I didn't even realize that was their home town. That's awesome.

[@victorhaland5474]

Hi im a rockstar yes ur right this is very nice!

[@parkerlepage]

My god. This has to be up there for greatest performance of all time

[@BlakeJones-ez8iv]

What made this so special was that everyone there was fully immersed in the performance, no phones. Everyone there creating memories and singing their hearts out. I wish concerts were still like this.

[@mostafaebrahim2498]

The rain makes it feel so epic.

[@thad91521]

Mostafa Ebrahim i was thinking the same, I've watched this a few times today now. Shit is insane.

[@IsaacRodriguez-tn8dy]

That's exactly what I thought bro

[@dustnewb822]

Yeah, my wife said oh he's even hotter all wet! What the hell!!

[@bikini-gx2fl]

it's fake rain

[@steveclapper5424]

that is pretty damned epic.

[@dusshino]

I hope anyone who sees this finds love and happiness.

[@kademiller9796]

you too brother

[@fknjane8398]

same to you lovely

[@pennyarmstrong8541]

We do, so much... you too.x and them x

[@stormfield9431]

thank you rbay

[@fairfight9857]

Thanks n u too

[@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.

[@tray5846]

"You bleed just to know you're ALIVE!" so deep

[@michaeljayorlanda999]

"And I'd give up forever to touch you." - 2022 and still listening to this masterpiece ❤

[@floramaecabello6173]

SAME

[@ngw-1fqv]

Same here too!

[@fabiog4148]

When this concert take place?

[@samg7889]

One of the best songs ever no question.

[@sirfishgaming2903]

Same...

[@BreakerLove]

He stands in the rain with everyone, plays the perfect song for a rainy day, Then he makes sure to point the cam at the people who came to see him. Truly a once in a life time moment from an amazing artist.

[@christinewittmann1806]

The fact that this was in Buffalo, playing to the home crowd made it even more magical!

[@chuckmcjackwon3285]

This is the greatest song ever written

[@Retrograde.Amnesiac]

Cried honestly, not exaggerating 😭😭 this live version just elevates the beauty of the song

[@HayesByeGrey]

Goo Goo Dolls in the rain playing “Iris” is a moment I will never forget even thru a screen.

[@timberlyclarkson2317]

î would like to have kissed to it

[@headlessboyfriend]

I remember I was so mad at my mom for leaving me home to go to this concert but now I understand because i would leave my ass home too

[@wanderingjackrabbit2476]

Aries lmao

[@jimogrady1131]

Aries I remember my sister taking me to Led Zeppelin concert at 12 years old in the 70s. She was a big partier left me in my seat for over 1 hour with 75,000 fans. I felt bad for her born with IRISH Red Hair. Im so IRISH my middle name is PATRICK. They say we get our Freckels from the sun, that might be True because IRISH Skin burns easily in the sun.

[@headlessboyfriend]

jim ogrady wow Led Zeppelin! I would have loved to see them, I myself am only 16 years old but I wish I got to see what an amazing and fun time the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s were cause if I could have been born back then I sure would have chose too 😂

[@grahamh1067]

@@headlessboyfriend this concert was 16 years ago, so you remember being mad at your mom for leaving you at home when you were possibly 1 year old at the very most? were you a big Goo Goo Dolls fan at age 1?

[@headlessboyfriend]

Graham H I wasn’t mad because of the band she was going to see I was mad she was leaving me home with my grumpy grandpa! But I point was I now understand why she would have left me alone as I would have spoiled the concert

[@deenagentile4680]

25 yrs old and it still hits hard.

[@perfectobastardomusic]

For me, one of the greatest moments in the history of the live music. Everything about this is just perfect, the song, the crowd, the energy, the rain!!

[@mentalhealthme128]

This song just feels right to be sung in the rain. I've no idea why 💚

[@chriscarroll5799]

Yes it does, it has a divine touch

[@petemitchell9996]

This song loves the rain. I was once waiting for the late night bus at 2am, all alone the street was empty, it was raining and this song came on from my playlist. It was such an awesome moment, I can't describe. I saw the meaning of life in that moment.

[@meestuinier4486]

@@petemitchell9996 It may sound wierd but I know what you're taking about. Sometimes I feel there is just a perfect song for every moment. And it just snaps right in place at times.

[@filuz987]

because the rain will cover the tears :)

[@helycrisea8189]

@@filuz987 So true !

[@KevinNordstrom]

I'm 40 years old. This song still brings me back to the 90s. That was a great decade.

[@DanielleD2895]

Same

[@sarahb4484]

I agree the best decade of all!

[@cesarzunigany]

On reflection an age of innocence and when things were simpler.

[@invisibot6]

I'm 36. I remember driving with my parents to my summer league baseball game and this came on the radio and the beauty of hit me in the face. 97. Or 98 something like that. I just have that memory.

[@Rob-cy8xc]

Every generation believes their era was the best as it’s their introduction to music. That said I’m an 80s baby so would have to agree!

[@zachrochill7047]

Someone please like this comment whenever you see this so i can come back to watch this absolute masterpiece. Thanks.

[@dylanxlufc]

Now that’s a hometown gig. WOW, the rain takes it to a whole new level. Even everyone is soaking wet, they’re all still putting everything into giving the crowd, a performance they will NEVER forget. I always come back to this video when I’m feeling down, and EVERYTIME, without fail I get covered in goosebumps. This song epitomises all life itself. Perfection.

[@edryan9]

Agree!

[@zachglover3428]

I was at Scout Camp that week all of those years ago and I still remember how much it poured all week

[@moemanley2579]

THIS is the embodiment of rock & roll, it's not a genre it's a vibe and it's it's own experience that you feel, breathe, hear, and remember the rest of your life.

[@robertpessin5458]

I was there in that rain and it was awesome so proud of the Goo Goo Dolls

[@dylanxlufc]

@@robertpessin5458 Wow. So unbelievably lucky to witness, imo one of if not THE greatest live performance of a song of all time.

[@samg7889]

When he says “feels like the movies” is great because this feels and looks like it’s from a movie. How awesome it would’ve been to see this live!

[@alext2566]

I think it's referring to dissociation brought on by some sort for mental strife, be it anxiety or depression or something else. Kinda like being stuck in "zone out" mode, because you're thinking is so inwards that the outside world becomes unimportant.

[@tonyparker3412]

Perhaps because it IS from a movie! 😂😂

[@scottsummers2935]

the movie is City Of Angels.

[@thunderfyrekinggaming2243]

Film not movie

[@alext2566]

@@thunderfyrekinggaming2243 Are you British?

[@drribeirinh0]

Is there anything better in life than rain, music and joy? Incredible performance

[@dfgiuy22]

My old dog, LOVED this song! He'd just crawl up the to tv or stereo and his ears would turn and just lay down on his belly and listen to it. He was a good lad, thanks for making the song that he listened to for the last time in 10 years as we put him down. Won't mean much to everyone out there. Some idiot talking about his old dog who loved this song and one of the few things that ALWAYS calmed him down after we adopted him. Still brings tears to my eyes thinking about how chill he was with this song! Not this rendition but damn.... Miss the little fella!

[@lillia0809]

that’s adorable I’m really sorry for your loss but that’s amazing you have a song like this to remind you of the good times ❤

[@virginiaf.5764]

To everyone who loses their furry children, it means everthing, and I know how much you're missing your good lad. It's amazing to witness when some dogs and cats respond to music, isn't it?

[@DanielleD2895]

I think I’ve watched this performance over 100 times. I wish so badly that I had been there. Best performance of all time IMO.

[@cansueceklc7745]

It's my fourth time today. The energy is amazing and the performance itself is just magnificent. Addictive right? I'd love to see it live.❤

[@meladcullen8329]

*A message to old generation (we will never let this song die, you can rest now).*

[@anitalind4582]

from the new generation (we will also never let this song die)

[@sj5214]

Learn how to spell lol. *Now

[@tyroneterrison6427]

@@sj5214 he ain’t spell nothing wrong??

[@JimFrenowsky]

Agreed

[@sethbailey2557]

@@anitalind4582 am……am I the old generation lmao I’m just 28 😂

[@vishalvatsalya1439]

2023 and still listening to this masterpiece version ❤

[@Clayton.Wilson]

Most riveting thing I’ve listened to in a long time. Truly immaculate. revolutionary. Timeless. The raw culmination of talent, respect and innovation.

[@tyler3691]

this song is iconic. just one of those songs almost everybody knows... anytime a song like this comes and touches humanity, you know it deserves all the credit.

[@mrleafbeef634]

Hell yea its iconic... Heard it while drinkin on a radio

[@kmpro3737]

It's a meme sadly

[@carrotsdad3475]

Not just the rain, the way he casually pushes the camera round to face the crowd. This is such an epic performance. Imagine how difficult it is to perform on those conditions

[@shalxnda]

It’s nice to see songs like this are getting attention again

[@sirmarvolo]

This song is like magic to my ears, the most special one I've ever heard. I dream of seeing it performed live, especially on a rainy day, just like back in 2004. Imagine the magic - the sadness and the loveliness all together. It's like a beautiful story in music.

[@elizabethsparks8959]

This was the last song I sang to my Army son after he committed suicide with a sniper rifle at our house. It was a song on a CD I found after he died. It spoke volumes of where his soul was. May he Rest In Peace finally. PFC Cody Joe Thompson, US Army , Infantry.

[@aprlvf]

Elizabeth Sparks ❤️

[@kurtmartin5669]

So sorry for your loss,My prayers are with you,may he rest in peace

[@lisabigwood]

❤️❤️❤️

[@PM-mm3pz]

RIP...America thanks him and you

[@ex_nazguul]

He lives on in your heart.

[@wizzy25]

This performance is something unreal, it's 10 times better than the studio version, this is this song in it's purest version

[@Marco-yn8en]

sing under the rain is every artist’s dream

[@therealsoeazy]

Yes this song is great lyrically, but John's raspy, unbothered and effortlessly captivating voice is the real gem behind this song!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some fans of mid/late 90s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, NAME by the GooGoo Dolls, and "1979" by the Smashing Pumpkins in tribute to 3 great standards of the era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace out and stay safe in the '020s.

[@elenaardi6822]

The fact that nobody tries to record the concert really blows my mind. How simple and nice was those years... They are living the moment without the need to record it.

[@Khanimax]

plus...it was 2004. and it was also pouring rain.

[@Chadams20]

If they had modern phones, they would be recording it. Guaranteed.

[@geofe125]

Exactly 😉

[@amathy9690]

you're watching a recording

[@aimeemarie5462]

We all still had flip phones then Haha it was a better time

[@cheyennenavarro7029]

It makes you tearful, with everyone so present and in there feels! Beautiful performance. Wish our time was like this still!

[@RobertAnthonyPlantOfficial]

Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support ❤🤟🏻you have a wonderful day ahead 🤟🏻🤟🏻🌺🌺🎸

[@drugxn]

Without even trying they did the best performance ever with no new lighting technology just God's rain and some real talent and sexiness 🔥🤍

[@emgarci1209]

No phones, no covid, no mask. People are just living in the moment and the rain made it more epic. 🤘

[@seymourseymourseymour]

what does covid and masks have to with this at all

[@kadymcpherson2029]

noodle bc it wasn’t a thing?

[@seymourseymourseymour]

@@kadymcpherson2029 what does Covid and Masks have to with living in the moment

[@befree4876]

Scamdemic. Let’s take our humanity back.

[@robynd4546]

@@befree4876 lmao shut up

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

When "Iris" came out, it went viral in its own way. I remember substituting for a second grade class that broke into singing this song while doing an art project. They knew the chorus by heart. Naturally, I was stunned but encouraged them to keep singing. The power of music is truly amazing.

[@johnrzeznik1562]

I've seen quite a handful of your comments on my post and I just want to appreciate those people whose wishes me good wishes and encourages me and my team the Goo Goo Doll’s, I hope to bring you so much happiness. Thank you so much for your love and support, It gives me such great joy to learn that our hard working is paying off and there are a lot of peoples out there that actually love what I do.

[@Rammstein.Duhast]

Yeah this song was so well known because it's one of the City of Angels ost. That movie was good too.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I think I saw it years ago. The lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls lives in the same town as the children I subbed for. Odd, I know. If you like female singer-songwriters, check out my original music on KZbin. Thanks, Virgo.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I taught English for over 20 years in public and private schools. I am no ordinary singer-songwriter, my friend. I have a master's degree in creative writing, so I should know the proper usage of "its." Thanks for noticing, though. Please check out my music on KZbin. More tunes are coming soon.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

@Little Albert I hear you, LA. It used to be one of mine as well. But my life lately is more about music and less about the English language. Still, my lyrics are grammatically correct as well. LOL! Once in the habit, always in the habit.

[@champagnesupernova777]

The whole song is and will always be such a beautiful masterpiece 💘 this performance in particular has always given me chills

[@xiomara1787]

and the rain falling just fits this song so well!! my favorite song from them hands down!!

[@RobertAnthonyPlantOfficial]

Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support ❤🤟🏻you have a wonderful day ahead 🤟🏻🤟🏻🌺🌺🎸

[@Angela-wv4yw]

I remember when he was my neighbor way before he was famous. Every weekend I would hear music from his house & damn did it sound good. He was so nice & friendly, he invited me to hangout but I was too damn shy. Anyways, I’m so happy for him. I remember when this song came out, I cried because I was so happy for him.

[@gutterflower65dc50]

Lucky you! Was that when he still lived on Clark St off Broadway, or the Elmwood Village?

[@Alex_-mz4jc]

10er

[@coolguy2418]

Lies.

[@FreakGoat]

I think he was tryna hit

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Beautiful....... Johnny seems to be such a centered soul .

[@joshuaclamohoy2764]

You can't find concerts like this anymore.

[@EddieAndTheGetaway]

agreed man. My buddy and I actually did a cover of Iris a few weeks ago! Would really appreciate it if you checked it out! ​@​

[@afrizal8039]

I can find look acdc in river plate argentina 2009

[@Goodpizzaa]

Didn't see a single cellphone in the crowd and have never heard a crow belt out the song as hard and passionately that that crowd did. Truly magical moment in that era of music.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@Goodpizzaa In the days before cellphones were waterproof hahahahahaha

[@unbiasedinsight6237]

Yep, I'm soooo glad I got to experience them in concert in 2002.

[@TesaFilmHunter]

Wow this was music. I was born after it. I got tears in my eyes. What a performance.

[@ivancalkin3635]

Is there anything more legendary than singing this song in the rain?

[@jonasviuff7439]

This was perfect ! No phones, no crazy lights. Just the crowd, the Rain and the most iconic performance i have ever witnessed.

[@metapotamus]

Truth, but cell phones had existed for years by the time of this concert, just no iPhones for another couple years. People probably just didn’t want to ruin their phones.

[@madalainemorrow]

This is the definition of a rock star. Playing a song over a decade old in the pouring rain to a crowd just screaming the lyrics, not going anywhere

[@unbiasedinsight6237]

And all of us hear still listening 💕

[@tomsmith2215]

iris came out in 1998, this was 6 years later

[@genovalinde5773]

That's love.

[@kelleyeurbin7686]

Amen

[@ipkeninselamivar]

every time i watch this performance i think about how it would feel to be there

[@bobbycurtain]

This song literally brings a tear to my eye everytime I hear it. Whether it he of sad or happiness, I dont know.

[@caseymalveaux4554]

Man I wish I could go back in time when things were authentic

[@dindzgaming2757]

definitely true

[@EddieAndTheGetaway]

me too! my buddy and I just did a cover of Iris on our channel and I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTQpmaNq9ymhqM

[@TheStonedEvo]

You’re just looking through your nostalgia filter.

[@malamute4793]

20 years into the future, people will be wishing they could return back to 2021. So corny...

[@danielbriggs8020]

@@malamute4793 haha I doubt anyone is wanting to comeback to the shit show of this year or last year mate

[@charleswoolley8367]

"I don't want the world to see me, cause I don't think that they'd understand"...don't we all feel that way, at some point in our lives?

[@Aqua-si2ug]

Preach 🙌🙌🙌

[@LaljiJohnTube]

True

[@plecturaproductions5816]

😢 😔 yes

[@aqaulibriumprojects6621]

Right now

[@nosfero]

every day