The Goo Goo Dolls- "Black Balloon" Live Acoustic

Johnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls stopped by 104.3 MYfm and played an exclusive acoustic version of the song "Black Balloon" in the SOUL by Ludacris Headphones studio.

[@MRStik-px2ye]

I wish i can go back and live in the 90's again . Everything was beutifull. Who agree with me ?

[@leefiutko6358]

I agree. I think a few good bands came out in 2000 but even those bands were a notch down. Then it only got worse afterwards.

[@JWTiny]

MR. Stik the 90s were good. Im a slightly bigger fan of the late 70s and 80s. The GGDs never went dark like the grunge scene, and I always liked them. Glad they went rock more than the “punk” they started.

[@southernjulip2403]

100% dude.

[@teresadebiasio7739]

Me

[@burner918]

Sigh. Me.

[@carlomayo21]

Such an underrated artist, writer-composer-lyricist and everything in between.

[@dolls4everever]

Amen.

[@SharpZed]

carlo mayo The Music Hall of Fame is pretty good recognition

[@carlomayo21]

Thanks SharpZed. :) I was just thinking about how songs of recent years tend to attract more thru their videos rather their content or style. :)

[@bigtroubleinmesa2]

carlo mayo I couldn't agree more

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Goo's fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal cover of their first big hit NAME on my channel. Real live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace out.

[@briandixon7411]

Johns lyrics are clean, poetic and often deep. He puts you exactly where he wants you to be. A rare skill.

[@Colin-kh6kp]

One of the greatest written songs of all time.

[@anitahardesty2163]

Sounds better than many other singers recordings!! No auto tune, just pure talent! Incredible!! ❤

[@_overstander8]

3 years clean and still going...much love to those still in the struggle..H is a rough one

[@jgallardo7344]

This song is beautiful. It's about loving someone who is an addict. I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work!

[@teresadebiasio7739]

Good for you !!! One Day At A Time

[@AlexisJordan1126]

3 months for me :) congrats, man!

[@secesh7184]

A hero is born defeating such a foe….. Charge!

[@candydawn321]

Proud of you!! Awesome accomplishment. Lost my 18 yr old niece to a heroin OD. This stuff is no joke. 😢

[@MrMustard2U]

He earned every dime of his success, talented Singer/Songwriter..

[@tamianderson123]

The best songwriter of our time.. He touches so many emotions with his lyrics..

[@54chewbacca]

He's up there, that's for sure. Brilliant writer and musician

[@princeleo8803]

One of my favorite songs from Goo Goo Dolls

[@zzyyxxo]

the man's voice is just great and he plays that guitar beautifully.

[@ms.cosmopolitan5958]

What a wonderful time to have lived. I’m proud to say I was born in the best decade

[@saramullo3146]

Johns voice is incomparable. Super!

[@jimenezbeast2]

He plays so perfectly. Almost 50 years old but he plays with the same intensity as 95.

[@puckdropper27]

hearing a song in this forum is so pure and shows just how amazing the song and artist really are.. this is stellar.

[@oscarfigueroa1436]

Here in 2022 and this song is still amazing. The 90s were incredible.

[@gremlina1122]

He's manged to pull every emotion I never knew I even had out of me. He deserves more than he has. Deserves more than the price I'm paying for a ticket to see him in Atlanta.

[@rp4759]

Love this solo version. I've been listening to it for months now.

[@alexanderadamson6151]

Are you still listening now? :)

[@lindsaydavis5639]

This is the deepest song ever written. All time best song. This song means so much to me. This song is part of my life and represents so much of my late teens and early adulthood.

[@niplays91]

Hard to deal with addiction ain't it

[@mikechivy]

Fix you - Coldplay and I’ll follow you into the dark by Death Cab both deeper off the top of my head

[@edvedd19]

Wish You Were Here - PINK FLOYD

[@lauraracciatti2800]

Another clear example that less is more. Simply amazing!

[@rohnski2]

That voice. That voice!

[@DaveSincere]

This reminds me of the late 90's and early 2000's.. GREAT MUSIC!!!

[@madagirl2026]

DaveSincere yup 🤘🏾🤘🏾👸🏽🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@mattm1192]

It was a bit too introspective, was`t it? I mean... if you were a hard thinking, inward looking teenager during that time, this type of music did`t really do much to help "pick you up," know what I mean?! I`m feeling down..."I know, let`s put on some 90`s alternative," SAID NOBODY EVER!

[@kyles6813]

This was the nice side of grunge. Where you had the Nirvana, and bands alike to to get your aggression yo had Goo Goo dolls to help put ya back together

[@MikeyTd00d]

so ridiculously fucking good. my god. holy shit we lived in a time where these dudes did. its so cool.

[@denisem270]

Amazing!!!!! Love black balloon!!! Johnny's the best ever at acoustic!!! Love him forever!!!!! 💕💕💕👍👍🎸🎤🎶🎶🎶

[@alwaysnice5179]

Saw them live this year with matchbox twenty. Both him and Rob have unbelievable live voices and took me back to the 90's when I bought their CD's...such good clean music

[@ironmanironman408]

Saw them on that tour when they hit ATL, great show

[@Captain_Drew]

This version is incredible, he is incredible.

[@mikeconnors1473]

This guitar tuning is beautiful

[@corporalsigoo]

He is GREATEST songwriter

[@liselorebrosens5778]

This is pure beauty... Pure beauty... Such an amazing acoustic performance of John!🎸

[@chadandersen2774]

This version is beyond fantastic, each time I listen to it I love it more.

[@karanbawa87]

Awsome......i've been listening to his songs since my schooldays and yet i never get tired off listening them, especially the BLACK BALLOON......love it from my heart

[@thomasbenson3237]

Hope you still love it 9 years later

[@mcdo724]

Such a great singer doesn't even have to try. Just his voice

[@ArchBlackBase]

Thank you MYFM1043! and Thank You Johnny! I think you showed the world the best.. For me you let us feel the beauty within your music.. Lyrics that touches lives.. Melodies sipping into our minds and hearts..

[@Rockinmusicgal]

The best lyricist and artist

[@ZxC_90]

Baby's black balloon makes her fly I almost fell into that hole in your life And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow Cuz you were the same as me But on your knees A thousand other boys could never reach you How could I have been the one? I saw the world spin beneath you And scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Or are you someone's prayer? You know the lies they always told you And the love you never knew What's the things they never showed you That swallow the light from the sun inside your room, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Always someone there And there's no time left for losin' When you stand they fall, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder All because I'm Comin' down the years turn over And angels fall without you there And I'll go on and I'll lead you home and All because I'm All because I'm And I'll become What you became to me

[@tallpaddy]

I love it - Goo Goo Dolls are special to me - I love that band so much..

[@patrickbennett6010]

What a flawless beautiful performance among many others. This band has always been a crutch in my life since I was just a kid. This solo acoustic performance sets my soul on fire. Keep it up

[@ramramdurendes8461]

Wat a beautiful song. It's a lessening to a sad song but happy sound

[@altheaituralde9166]

I used to listen thier song when i was 14yrs old..until now..goo goo inspires me to become a musician..thnks johnny..more music to com👏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🤘👊🏻

[@chadvandam7179]

Far out

[@jgallardo7344]

I first started being a fan of them when I was 13 years old - close to you - and they have been a big influence for me on understanding life.

[@lisaskaggs3457]

Just John and his guitar sounds even better the the studio version!!! It's like DAMN you just never want to stop listening!!! And I don't😊😉😊!!!💞💋💞

[@Twobeatsonesound83]

What an amazing love and recovery song!!! Wow!!!! This song just hits the spot in my heart so many times. It gives me hope even when I fall and relapse again and again…not to give up on love and hope🔥

[@brandinickole7161]

This guy leaves me speechless...and this song. Beautiful! 💟⭐💟

[@vanessaspanx]

Hes amazing...if I could just tell him personally that im a big fan...hes my dream man..

[@Jukkis1985]

This song is one of the best I know.We need only one right person :)

[@jessiesmart3738]

A poet at his finest

[@bankgirl9]

Nobody can sing like John, he is the BEST!!

[@sokola311]

Yeah baby!! Awesome sound guys!!!!! Perfect!!!

[@dolls4everever]

He had me at "This is called 'Black Balloon.'" GREAT video ... luv the close-ups on his hands.

[@davidthomas9188]

So glad i was born in the 90s.. Love you John ❤🎻🎶🎸

[@glitterintheairxoxo]

Just saw them last night, one of the best nights of my life. They were great!

[@gardoolaguer3447]

A very gifted musician i admire most for almost two decades untill now johnny rzeznik💯💯🥰

[@tomsmith2215]

One of the best to ever do it

[@socalgiirl4liife]

Love how I can relate to this son I used to play it when it was younger not knowing the meaning till I ended up with a heroin addiction and my amazing man helped me through it he had the same problem. He is my rock I think about h everyday but not worth it. ＜3 thank you baby for staying strong when I needed you

[@gunpei]

what a voice. awesome

[@jessyy1991]

his voice is so awesome

[@justthetruth2662]

Johnny ....Awesome performance...You totally Rock Dude...luv ya ...be safe and healthy

[@natecarrier7538]

One of the greatest guitarist of our time

[@miNx2.1]

I wish John never get tired singing iris & this .... His voice is so good specially to this acoustic version, it soothe my aching soul ❤

[@KareenBurgosPappas]

My favorite song of theirs

[@josemgonzalezm5924]

Kareen Burgos same here

[@hopelove6658]

This makes me think about my sister. She's becoming so much like my mother but I miss her. I've missed her my entire life. So sad that she doesn't want to know me and has always judged me. I'll never understand it. Love you. Wees.

[@dolls4everever]

I can't get over the way he humbly says, "Thanks" at the end. LUV.

[@bluehacker122]

one of my favorite musicians. im glad to see him do well even after all those years

[@diamenace96]

wish they would release acoustic version of album, would buy in a heartbeat

[@chrishemmer2486]

this song version is so freakin awesome i had 2 learn it on an acoustic guitar

[@impulse871]

this is a beautiful song from my youth it got me through alot

[@smoothtriston6203]

+Dr Puls3 Yea man, mom forgetting to get smores pop tarts is rough.

[@impulse871]

Lol I want my goddamn smores lol

[@champagnesupernova777]

I lost a beautiful friend to heroin addiction almost a year ago. I wish I could personally thank him for this song because it brings me comfort when I’m missing my friend. I’m still hurting.

[@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. Which of my song is your favorite?

[@ana-mariaschiopu5767]

great song...and great performance.Johnny is awesome!

[@88738nicoleforrest]

One of the best recordings in every sense...

[@cyberneticorganismskynet]

BEAUTIFUL

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

This is my first time seeing this video. I adore John and his amazing talent. Thank you for posting this solo performance.

[@rose-cl5lr]

I want his hair 😍😍

[@aaryanvipin2412]

Beautifull!

[@DerekFerguson90]

Take me back to the good ol pre quarantine days

[@manusilva2318]

ME LEMBRO DE SER APAIXONADA POR GOO GOO DOLLS DESDE OS 11 ANOS E NAO CONSIGO PARAR....

[@lasansil8767]

So clean voice I could sing together as it was currently song my fav's sure! ♥️🇺🇸

[@TheHungaryJack]

this one brings tears to me eyes

[@LoveBright123]

I swear I would just die if I ever got the chance to see them live.

[@stevekille447]

A cool tune for sure 🎤

[@juliethevirgo]

amazing! love it!

[@josephqueron246]

Best acoustic version❤❤❤❤

[@JordanaNavegante]

Awesome artist, singer and songwriter. So pretty ! John Rzeznik is very beautiful !

[@backloggamer3614]

I hope other videos in youtube don't have a dislike button and this is one of them. Great song!

[@narod52063]

This song reminds me of my mom who died of a drug over dose and pretty much abandoned me as a young kid, “a thousand other boys could never reach you, how could I have been the one, I saw the world spin beneath you, and scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb”

[@smellamyblake8352]

[@meoescototo4196]

I' m here for my Old Days..

[@technologyeducation157]

F ing amazing

[@marienessa5673]

Rzeznik and Mayer are the best

[@shannonhirsh4469]

hes amazing

[@oldnavyluver83]

love love love!

[@kittydog80]

Beautiful.

[@antsrichmond]

this song will be played at my funeral amazing

[@jackdejacto4013]

Best ever..!!!90s here

[@susannespies1170]

Beautiful ♥

[@mightykc9735]

my fav song of goo goo dolls

[@rustyy5558]

This is one shit hot performance from Johnny as were the other 2 from this session, Rebel Beat, Slide. Wish I could sing like this guy.

[@thevez2001]

very good song writer singer I never noticed his music reminds me of the alarm with Mike peters GREAT BAND ALSO OUR JOE STRUMMER OF THE CLASH NEVER FORGET HIM HES MISSED

[@BrRisser]

Dude's getting old, i'll prob never get to meet him, his music lives in my home anyway..

[@kaylagibson6360]

78 people never listened to Goo Goo Dolls and it shows.

[@beavis408]

Can you imagine this being an open mic, and some unknown dude walking up and putting on a performance like this. "This is called Black Balloon". ---"yeah whatever buddy !!!!"

[@Bnunun]

Only Johnny would sing perfectly with chewing gum in his mouth.

[@thegonzagas05]

Moza Dave grohl

[@denmarkpacs1575]

Moza nirvana's drummer sure hell can do waheheh

[@jacobh1151]

watch 'dma's' perform 'believe' live

[@jacobh1151]

but I get your point lol. Hes an amazing artist, love goo goo dolls so much

[@alvincatubig9404]

How about John Lennon.

[@brandinickole7161]

Acoustic Johnny & Black Balloon=💟💞💟

[@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. Which of my song is your favorite? And have you ever been in any of my concerts?