Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has joined forces with singer-songwriter Julia Wolf to release a fresh take on the Goo Goo Dolls’ beloved 1998 hit, “Iris.”
Originally penned by Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, “Iris” was crafted specifically for the soundtrack of the 1998 romantic drama City of Angels, starring Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan. The song’s lyrics were inspired by the film’s storyline, in which Cage’s character (an angel) considers relinquishing his immortality in order to experience human love with Ryan’s character.
“Iris” was officially released as a single on April 1, 1998, and later appeared on the Goo Goo Dolls’ sixth studio album, Dizzy Up the Girl which dropped later that same year. The song remains the Goo Goo Dolls’ most iconic tracks, and has been RIAA-certified Diamond for sales of more than 10 million units, racking up more than 2 billion streams on Spotify alone.
See the video for the 'Iris' remake - HERE.
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