Taylor Swift and Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls sing "Iris"

Taylor Swift brings out a special guest during her New York City show at Madison Square Garden: Johnny Rzeznik. Taylor and Johnny sing the Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris"

[@ajspice]

I would agree that "Iris" is one of the best songs ever written. He penned it in one night after a severe case of writer's block. It still gives me chills. Not to mention it's one of the most recognized song on the mandolin in history.

[@kalvinstephens6047]

Yes agreed

[@iliketrains3495]

Losing My Religion Although Iris is a much better song

[@ajspice]

@@iliketrains3495 Oh yeah! I forgot about that one.

[@benrivard4251]

The best things come out of nowhere in life, and I think that’s so special.

[@froeloe]

Who is Iris? Is she a person? Or is it a reference to the flower? or the part of the eye? What is the song about?

[@mikeysrose]

I love that Taylor Swift's fans are belting out the lyrics to a Goo Goo Dolls song with the same volume they would use to sing with one of her songs.

[@jpl1107]

mikeysrose The beauty of music

[@ellemichelle261]

Reading this comment in 2020 and wondering if her fans now would even know the song. Shame.

[@cd-qb7nl]

@@ellemichelle261 same

[@happymittens9708]

@@ellemichelle261 I do! The Goo Goo dolls are one of my favorite bands! And I also hail from Buffalo New York where they are also from. Have a good day.

[@emilyhayes8681]

@@ellemichelle261 everyone knows this song

[@MickeySantana]

The way Taylor is my favorite singer and Iris is my favorite song but I never knew this existed til now 😭

[@marcus3406]

Same I search for Iris avril lavigne version and I saw taylor swift

[@sweettangerines8182]

Taylor swift is your favourite singer, is she? May I ask how old you are, if you don't mind telling me? I'm just curious. Thanks.

[@MickeySantana]

@@sweettangerines8182 I'm 22!

[@sweettangerines8182]

@@MickeySantana cool thanks 🙂

[@moisavictoria]

Omg iris is my fave song at the time too

[@jessismiling]

Taylor is just like us, born in the 90s she loves this kind of music as well. Shes so lucky to perform with Johnny Rzeznik! I love that song so much!

[@crimson1052]

Also with Paramore🌺

[@nigelgatwood9986]

She was actually born in 89

[@fovos7359]

shes born in the 80's to be specific. But so near to the 90's

[@musikaLove]

totally agree...

[@Karl-Benny]

Johnny Rzeznik! is Lucky to be performing with Taylor Swift

[@happymittens9708]

Iris really is one of the greatest songs ever written! Mad respect to Taylor for agreeing! The Goo Goo dolls are definitely one of my favorite bands in the world.

[@kalvinstephens6047]

The goo goo dolls that's real rock music they are still around after all these years makes real ideal rock in roll music

[@trip7002]

Honestly I’m not the hugest fan of their music, but I absolutely love this song. It never gets old

[@kerriarista]

One of the best songs ever. Mad respect to Taylor for agreeing?! Huh? I’m sure it was an honor for her!

[@osiasu]

I think it'd be the other way around! Big honour for her playing one of the greatest songs ever written with the writer and rock royalty in John Rzeznik.

[@matsernn]

Taylor," on of the greatest song ever written" Respect

[@dmlaughlin76]

yeah but .did the Goo Goo dolls write any other songs? any other hit songs or are they a "one HIt " wonder. as they say? i"m honestly curious.

[@matsernn]

@@dmlaughlin76 they wrote a lot of hits. Some before iris also. They are still making good songs.

[@ellaquimque2711]

@@dmlaughlin76 he had alot 😊 My other fave is "here is gone"

[@badgasaurus4211]

@@dmlaughlin76 Nah they wrote loads of big songs. Name was their breakout song and was everywhere for a time - some the best lyrics you’ll ever hear. Most of the big hits are from the 6th album ‘Dizzy up the girl’ which Iris is from. That album had Black Balloon, Slide and Broadway as hits. After that it is a few singles here and there like ‘Here Is Gone’. Definitely not a one hit wonder, Iris just happens to be one of the biggest songs of all time.

[@tool3rdeye]

@@badgasaurus4211 That's right... Boy Named Goo was their best in my opinion, love that whole album. Hearing Long Way Down is what got me into them.

[@stanrobertson5765]

Can't decide who has prettier hair.

[@mauriciohernandezdiaz9825]

Or who's wearing more makeup.

[@mavennicole5936]

john.

[@KathyW2200]

Hair? Johnny. 😊

[@nathanrobbin6341]

Is that a rhetorical question? John of course

[@taytoosharma7003]

Taylor 😭

[@copper4045]

Johnny is such a great songwriter. You can see how happy it makes him to play for all those people.

[@hannahpascua4881]

I never get bored listening this music "IRIS" song. I grew up this kind of music.🤗🤗🤗

[@fionaparmar5163]

Ikr even I don't get bored

[@themodernevolve8626]

Neither can i this song is a classic 💚

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

Same... This song hits me while checking my Friendster Accnt.back then... ❤️

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

The tuning for the guitar for this song is super crazy so for anyone who wants to play this without the crazy tuning, here are the chords! If you want a more detailed explanation, check out the lesson I made for it on my channel :) Intro: B, G Verse and Chorus: D, D/E, G, B, A, and back to G

[@nightnightfire644]

The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons Em not E

[@truthfinder4973]

i just use ,my ears and fallow the bass line and play it in open chords anything can be played in standard no big deal

[@godot-boy7694]

Oh nice i wanna see

[@WJF1959]

Who fucking cares

[@shyguyoficial]

GBA? THE VIDEOGAME?! LOVED IT #JustKidding

[@kris_pang]

The scene of two legit musicians rocking guitar on stage is just so beautiful. This is so beautiful.

[@sdc7823]

I'm sorry, but selling alot of records doesn't make her legit. She's a female Bieber. Pablum for the masses. You want someone female whos truly talented then go get yourself a Metric album. Or Jenny Lewis. Or Angela Pearly. Or dig out old Cheryl Crow for nostalgia

[@kris_pang]

@@sdc7823 Still, Swift has a hand in ALL of her songs. Being popular to the mass and selling a lot doesn't invalidate her musicianship or talent. God.

[@sdc7823]

@@kris_pang It doesn't validate it either, though. It just means she's popular with teen and young girls and I'll leave it at that. Like I said, PABLUM FOR THE MASSES

[@camila-aaliyah]

@@sdc7823 and being popular with teen and young girls is a bad thing? shes the most successful singer of your our time, i think its fair to say she has at least some level of talent.

[@kristiwasserman2303]

Him bowing out for the best part of the song coupled with the second best part (the beginning) drowned out the potential for this to be legit amazeballs. It was ruined..

[@WJF1959]

This was my sons first dance song at his wedding. I haven’t seen him in two years and I’m crying.

[@sanmarino_cs1698]

How come you haven’t seen him? You need to hook up man!!

[@cheriejoanpope]

God bless you and Jesus loves you

[@robbydelrey]

Sending you prayers

[@robbydelrey]

@@TheLucyblades that’s so low of you. Clearly you’re hurting too.

[@TheLucyblades]

@@robbydelrey I've deleted my comment, I apologise.

[@ajsc11]

Rock music really suits Taylor's voice. It's so effortless whenever she sings rock. Plus she can play guitar really well.

[@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive]

HAHAHA

[@thatswiftienurse13]

Well guess what

[@thestupidbean13]

@@thatswiftienurse13what

[@vincentpritchett1231]

I love Taylor, but her voice doesn’t hold a candle to Johnny’s. Good thing she’s a crack composer.

[@cwang6951]

She should join Cannibal Corpse

[@andrewcastile6210]

I wish there was a studio version of this

[@BTSheart]

Rzeznik, still hot as ever

[@2epic99]

True

[@liliancanunayon4948]

Oonga

[@dianabeurman9937]

No kidding!!! 🔥

[@onepunch3997]

Sadly now he under went plastic surgery if you look his song "Miracle Pill"

[@dianabeurman9937]

He will be hot at 80!!!!!

[@dr.jerrygarrett493]

I love both of these kids. I say kids because I'm old enough to be their father. Taylor doesn't know this, but she inspired me to take up banjo. I would love to play along with a song or two sometime. I'm glad they did this though - two great peoole; wonderful musicians.

[@richlisola1]

Lol Johnny was born in the 60s! I don’t think you’re likely old enough to be his dad unless you mean you would have had him when you were 14!

[@saturnianrings3920]

@@richlisola1 Cotton Hill had some of the strongest seed in history. Even at 80 years old, he had a son. Perhaps Dr. Garrett is the same.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@saturnianrings3920 The though of an 80 year old having sex is disgusting. I'm only in my 60's and it's pretty bad.

[@Sam-xw9ux]

God bless and hope u bang taylor

[@finfin2004]

That is so awesome! Love to you ❤😊

[@JohnaelPulido]

Thank you for capturing this wonderful moment. Never have I imagined Taylor singing this live. The fact that she sang one of the most perfectly written lyrics is just unfathomable.

[@bradcrawford1998]

OMG that was SO GOOD. The NY City fans were going ABSOLUTELY BONKERS at this concert 🙆‍♂️🙆‍♀️. Fans loved this song as these 2 stars nailed this classic tune live.

[@redyborneo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYamg2yOjcqZoLs

[@wesjohnson4637]

SO DAMNED GOOD, but why, why didn't they blast the chorus together one last time. That woulda sent it through the stratosphere.

[@bonnieappel5003]

John and Taylor are both amazing in this duet........he hugs her at the end and walks backstage with her........awwwwwwww.........theyre both so sweet......they both have angelic faces, too.......

[@destineefaithh]

those two with their guitars! they're so talented and passionate.

[@rrbar14]

Not particularly a Taylor Swift but love to see her low key fangirling while playing w John.

[@stephanieripley3421]

January of 2020 and I'm just now learning that this happened. The Goo Goo Dolls, especially Johnny, and their music have meant so much to me since I was a kid. I've only really become a Taylor fan in the last 6 years or so. This was absolutely amazing. I love that Taylor appreciates just how incredible 'Iris' (and Johnny) is.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

The song is Iconic, Johnny is just amazing, and Taylor closing a show out like that is just taking it to the next level of OMG the crowd goes crazy.. Hell that would get me excited

[@Leecamacho]

another great example of Taylor having fun with music wow!! Iris that;s just wow and to have Johnny from the Dolls what a tremendous song to play, still just as good now as way back!!! Thanks Taylor for sharing.

[@brittanip]

I was there to see this performed live and it was an unreal experience!!!!! One of my favorite songs!!

[@dangrimes5078]

Did anyone know that Johnny was going to be part of the show or was it a total surprise? Also did they just do that one song?

[@brittanip]

@@dangrimes5078 he was her surprise guest for that show! They just sang iris

[@dangrimes5078]

@@brittanip That's really cool for the people at the concert. I don't understand why they don't play at least one more since he's already there.

[@jehnzcode]

This song is like a wine 🍷, the more it gets old the more it's becoming pleasant to the ear

[@bradcrawford1998]

I NEVER get tired of watching this. One of my favorite duets, probably the BEST I've ever seen. ESPECIALLY based on crowd reaction. That was so LOUD Baby, MSG can ROCK 🤯

[@pineapplepeanuts]

You know you're getting old when the goo goo dolls are being called legends hehe. I remember when the Dizzy album came out. Back then, the ones being called legends were bands like The Police...times change. And BTW - this song is still as good as it was when I first heard it.

[@ieiri7766]

ikr but im still 14 lol

[@adizaenudin7889]

Y

[@perjepsen123]

pineapplepeanuts 1

[@davidomalley5370]

I would still do Johnny....LOL

[@joequinn7606]

Lol who calls the police legends?

[@Loroths]

Taylor did a good job, but this song is definitely suited for a man's voice. Johnny sings it with such passion. But I love how he's so cool with other people singing his songs, he totally lets her take the spotlight with it. But just everything about hsi personality gives me huge respect and admiration for him. He's so humble and intelligent and just and downright cool.

[@Lochness19]

I think it might be the vocal range of the song? Sometimes when she covers male songs she seems to sing them in the original vocal range because her vocal range is pretty close to that of a lot of male pop singers (who tend to have fairly high pitched voices (tenor/countertenor). Ex when she performed Angels with Robbie Williams. And then when she covers male rock songs, those are more likely to be by baritones in which case I think she just sings them a full octave higher than the male original? But John's vocal range seems be somewhere in between so neither approach works particular well for her?

[@kriziamaedelatorre451]

Avril lavigne do it well and it sounds so good

[@Goodpizzaa]

I find it criminal that he didn't get to sing any part of the big chorus near the end. If they alternated the lyrics as the chorus "I don't want the world to see me - Rzeznik; " 'cause I don't think that they'd understand - Taylor", "When everything's made to be broken" - John, " I just want you to know who I am x 1 or 2" - both at once harmonizing. This would've been a great way to do some of it and you could reverse the role exchange in part of who sings which line and it would still work well. Then they end by handing the mic to the crowd to repeat it like a non alternating chorus. Then Rzeznik and Taylor Swift come in both at once again at the very end of the song's last line. This would all be sung with the power of the original creation by Rzeznik. Just my two cents on how it could've been better, although still good as is.

[@johnjones1534]

She absolutely did not do a good job. Real criticism is important

[@cpu5209]

Have you heard avril lavigne sing it? That’s a masterpiece.

[@wolfgangwylde5889]

I cant get enough of this song.. I've covered it in various tunings and it always pleases everyone regardless of which tuning I perform it in. I totally loved this performance 💜

[@anne-mariea.668]

What I'd do to get Taylor to cover this again but where we could hear her vocals more

[@hanamih5686]

when taylor is literally friends with every single legends that made ur childhood

[@hillsongunited2492]

Goo Goo Dolls, best band ever!!!

[@ed2345]

Seriously?

[@dianabeurman9937]

YES!!!

[@InTheYear-ic2hw]

The Goos come from my neck of the woods so we had enjoyed them before they reached worldwide notoriety. We are very proud of them and they do alot for the communities whenever they come back in town.

[@dianabeurman9937]

I know my boyfriend from Buffalo New York , turned me on to them !!

[@mikevallone8619]

Hold Me Up

[@tomm7769]

Iris is one of the best songs ever written for the times. Each generation has had one.

[@rayancedrichaddad1197]

Fantastic Duo ! With Friendship, Passion and Benevolence. Totally Awesome !

[@mishellerauth1966]

Met John at a function one time -- Super nice, laid-back and funny guy

[@jerryhobbs7499]

Mishelle Rauth j

[@ajspice]

I had a friend who was a radio DJ and met him behind stage before a concert. He told me JR drinks like a fuckin' fish. Lol!

[@foxinurbox]

@@ajspice he’s from Buffalo like me, it’s in our DNA lol

[@raffyayado8392]

Every time I hear this song i got goosebumps its 2021 but I’m still in love with this song

[@jmg999]

I love that she consistently pays homage to the music and musicians who made her what she is today. Everyone has a foundation, and she treats hers very well.

[@dianabeurman9937]

johnny is an eternally smokin hot dude!

[@elaina0076]

I love the restraint he exercises with her ❤️ A real Gentleman.

[@Morange0124]

Yes, the greatest song ever written, indeed. Thank you so much, Taylor, for introducing this song and John to your fans. Amazing performance 🌟🙏🎉

[@aramora1914]

I have been loving this song again since it came out the first time. He really deserves the accolades for songwriting.

[@blueberrymarf]

Two of my favs, standing right next to eachother, heaven 💕🖤

[@KBoriginals]

her dress is sooo pretty! i love this song, its one of my favorites!

[@davidmatthews1710]

I love my hard rock and hard fast metal....... but sometimes I need this too 🤘💪🔥

[@kaitlynsearles2383]

So AMAZING! seen Iris live twice now and even watching that brings tears to the surface what song. Great duo here. So awesome

[@dondrechsel7384]

Is he still good live?

[@heatherodrobina4470]

Love it!!! Never will get tired of the Goo Goo Dolls

[@christopherchatto1009]

I love this song at first hearing it back in 98

[@deirdrecochran4160]

The audience loves Johnny

[@Nic4576]

This song has been a favorite for many many years. I love City of Angels❤

[@NilsKarczewski-pq2rv]

Great musicians and beautiful people!

[@loseyourwings]

Johnny is so underrated but so awesome live

[@sarinaok6201]

Im seeing the goo goo dolls in concert this augest. They are so talented

[@vg2binkey884]

This is awesome that he and he are both playing this song of his during her concert and thru the both of them even:) way to go to be doing it thru you both Taylor!!😊

[@beautybyhaleyx]

literally my favorite song, and one of my favorite artists .. taylor swift singing with it. oh my gosh.

[@jennadyvyne]

Johnny is Beautiful always...This song is beautiful

[@jakwayfarah]

love this song...searching all cover to listen

[@hannahpascua4881]

I haved all albums of Goo goo dolls. That time is tape only. I keep listening and playin...🤗🤗🤗

[@jamesc6137]

Awesome. Rzeznik and swift are great artist’s for sure. And great guitarists

[@RekiasChannel]

I can’t wait for the day that we can go back to this. I think this is what happiness feels like. Soon my friends. Soon

[@littleluluscraps]

LOVE the Goos!! and Johnny :)

[@rezaliverpoolcalifornia-th2322]

One of the greatest songs !! Seen them twice live! Love Taylor

[@claudiacarla4661]

Taylor always respect senior singer .. and I love her . I love her taste of music 💙

[@heidiwangelin]

This is amazing! I love Taylor and the Goo Goo Dolls. This is the Speak Now tour. I love this so much!

[@Suri-A_]

Iris is my #1 and slide is my #2 by GOO-GOO DOLLS interestingly enough...I never ever knew Taylor did this duet with Johnny R it's just absolutely amazingly beautiful ❤️ and wonderfully performed 🎸 WOW 🔥🔥🔥

[@morgan350]

same bestieeeee they’re in all my playlists

[@Suri-A_]

@@morgan350 ❤️❤️💯 💯

[@MrMarkalderman1]

The power of “MUSIC!” This song is amazing and touches generations!

[@priscillawagner8520]

Love singing with friends! Love and Blessings! ❤️

[@summerwood4843]

Love this..

[@urivygrows13]

the way she pointed at the fans when she sang "you’re the closest to heaven that i’ll ever be"

[@t-bonewoodstock.o.c.5153]

Magical 🎭. Beautiful beautiful song.

[@kimcooksey1267]

My favorite song ever!

[@angiulrich5168]

Johnny is a fantastic fabulous underrated song writer out there. I wish someone would recognize him for all his talent!!

[@ninabogers1166]

Best song forever

[@simonrainbow3764]

most excellent collaboration!!!

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

Never knew about this duo before. But this is no doubt one of the best songs of all time. One of the best songs with one of the current hottest trending artists on the planet right now.

[@RIPhappyland]

She looks so happy!

[@brittoncaldwell5465]

Idk why but this brought a tear to my eyes.

[@aliasalias5499]

Taylor...heard you put out a great concert...proud of you and all you've accomplished

[@jasonboyd2479]

I’m having a massive nostalgia trip. Iris was me and an ex’s song. 2 of m favorite singers on stage, together, singing a very special song for me. This is awesome! Plus Taylor Swift done a whole session with Def Leopard, my favorite group ❤️❤️❤️

[@globelamp]

I'm back again to say I love this duet so much

[@emmadaly4377]

I love Taylor Swift and the Goo Goo Dolls so this must have been a great performance!

[@heavyarms0801]

2 decades ago I listen to this song until I fall asleep.. deym I love being old and still listen to this song! 😆

[@charlesgerety1403]

Goosebumps 👏

[@williangehmann1247]

The most wonderful Song , and, most wonderful girl !!🇧🇷 Congratulations from Brazil,!!!

[@stonersiren]

this is beautiful, for a moment the new generation got to experience the vibe of being at a 90s concert

[@louisnguyen6038]

I am 100% i would start balling my eyes out if i was at a taylor swift concert and iris starts playing

[@evanspeter5021]

Indeed it was a masterpiece l love this song to date...What a great performance!!

[@MrJoshstudios]

guys chill out! this is an INCREDIBLY difficult song to sing. Johnny Rzeznick has a very unique range and voice. Also, this song is definitely written for a male voice and range. No girl will sound right singing it, especially not like Johnny. So just chill!

[@june-june901]

U stand corrected...check out Jada facer cover of Iris

[@przemysawsosnowski2728]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYGshmyfntGYY6s Just cut the crap ;)

[@fender89s]

@@june-june901 Sorry June Bae but Jada cover is not bad but she is using auto tune to help her voice and studio effects to shade her voice. Jonny uses all his voice no studio to enhance or auto tune to help him sing this.

[@bigelile07]

"his song is definitely written for a male voice and range" one of the dumbest comments that I've ever read. A song is a song no matter who is singing it.

[@kevink6420]

@@bigelile07 I disagree with that actually. Certain songs fit certain sexes sometimes. Anyone can make it their own but sometimes you do run into a song that just doesn’t work any other way. This is one. Johnny R is an incredible vocal talent though, so to be fair, most people don’t do his songs well. There are numerous songs that only sound good with female pipes as well in my opinion. Not meant to offend anyone, just a musician’s take. Regardless they both did great, whatever. Taylor Swift isn’t my thing, but I respect her for branching out to other musicians.

[@seanbassfilm]

Johnny Rez is the man

[@nathanwells9136]

Ah my Buffalo Goo Goos Had Gutter Flower cd in the car the other week, great band.

[@geKeoni]

shes so lucky to share a stage with such an amazing singer/songwriter

[@liamfox3401]

One of the best ballads ever written. But sadly for the Goo Goo Dolls. Everyone at their concerts only wanna hear this

[@ShadowFerretofD00m]

I don’t know about that, they have a ton of other really popular songs; Name, Slide, Black Balloons, Rebel Sound just to name a few.

[@elgrynelorevo5438]

Well not in the 🇵🇭

[@IvanAcosta1981]

Well that's not a bad thing....

[@shannon6822]

SO not true. It is a classic, but the whole concert is a jam.

[@gforce9342]

@@ShadowFerretofD00m Here is Gone

[@zerocool3394]

This made me shed a tear ive had a tough 2 years. Spent 5 months in jail. 1 month on monitor. And just caught another charge. An was released on a second bond today. I just want to be free and continue my schooling. Please pray for me

[@MsErika1226]

I wish the best for you. Everyone needs help sometimes. I think if you called or stopped by one of your local large churches and told them that you need help turning your life around they may have some resources for you.

[@zerocool3394]

@@MsErika1226 Thank You. Im very church orientated just goin thru a rough patch. Thanks for your comment.

[@MsErika1226]

@@zerocool3394 just want you to remember that many people have been where you are and were able to turn around. I want you to have the life you want. I can’t imagine the stress you feel right now. Don’t be afraid to ask people for help. I am praying for you

[@zerocool3394]

@@MsErika1226 I greatly appreciate you thank you!

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Zero Cool, praying as I write...Lord, please fill him with Your Spirit and unleash all the power He possess. Healing him from the inside out. Help him to let Your strength be made perfect in His weakness. Help him stand down, so You can stand up. Shine out from within and be the words in his mouth and the guide him to do what he needs to. Amen

[@OpCarl900]

this song literally will never die

[@wendyhope6410]

This is absolutely amazing! What a treat to have Johnny and Taylor both singing Iris!! Thank you so much for this gift!

[@battlearenatoshinden]

Great song. She was so gorgeous back then. Pretty now, but I preferred her old style/look.

[@dianabeurman9937]

Me too

[@leanagonzalez5851]

same 100%

[@allenjones7722]

Damn, what was he thinking? Unique tuning.

[@onelesshelper]

This video just stumbled upon my recommendation feed, and I can't believe i hadn't seen this till now. Just watching this performance makes the Taylor Swift and Goo Goo Dolls fan in me happy.

[@pierrelarue269]

Taylor will always be Epic and Boss❤