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2013 Summer Tour
The 2013 Summer Tour was a co-headlining tour by American bands Matchbox Twenty and the Goo Goo Dolls. Beginning in June 2013, the tour supported the band's albums, ''North'' and ''Magnetic'' respectively. The tour included more than 30 dates in the United States and Canada. Background After the California Mid-State Fair announced their 2013 concert lineup, media outlet began to speculate of the joint tour between the two bands. They were later paired for the Ravinia Festival. Rob Thomas confirmed the outing on March 15, 2013, during an interview on 96.5 TIC FM. Thomas explained many summer tours are a "package deal" and feels it more fun to tour with others. He continued to say, "You are putting together that whole night of music from the minute people sit down. You want to have what is going to feel like a whole night that everybody is going to enjoy ��It's not going to be one band for one group of people, and one band for another". Opening act *Kate Earl (select dates) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty (also known as Matchbox 20 and MB20) is an American rock band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995. The group currently consists of Rob Thomas (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Brian Yale (bass guitar), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals). Matchbox Twenty rose to international fame with their debut album, '' Yourself or Someone Like You'' (1996), which was certified 12× Platinum (diamond) in the United States and multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Their second album, '' Mad Season'', released in 2000, charted in the top three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified 4× Platinum in the United States. Their third album, '' More Than You Think You Are'', released in 2002, was certified 2× Platinum in the United States. The band then went on hiatus in 2004 after rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor's departure. As a result, Paul Doucette took over rhythm guitar when the band reunited in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naked (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Naked" is a song by Goo Goo Dolls. The song was the fourth single released from their hit album ''A Boy Named Goo ''A Boy Named Goo'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, released in 1995 on Warner Bros. As a commercial success, it has been RIAA-certified as double-platinum. History This is the Goo Goo Dolls' last studio album ...'' after they scored a breakthrough hit with the previous single " Name". Track listing #"Naked" (Goo version) - 4:06 #"Naked" (album Goo version) - 3:43 Charts References 1995 singles Goo Goo Dolls songs 1995 songs Songs written by John Rzeznik Warner Records singles Songs written by Robby Takac {{1990s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bent (song)
"Bent" is a song by American alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty. The rock ballad was shipped to radio on April 7, 2000, as the lead single from their second album, ''Mad Season (Matchbox Twenty album), Mad Season'', and was given a commercial release in the United States on July 5, 2000. "Bent" became the band's first and only song to top the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number one on the chart dated July 22, 2000, and spending one week at the position. The song also topped the ''RPM (magazine), RPM'' Top Singles chart in Canada for five nonconsecutive weeks. Background and writing Rob Thomas (musician), Rob Thomas told ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' magazine that it's "a love song and a rock song; there's a hopeful tone to it. It's kind of like the person is saying, 'As misguided as I may be, these are things that it takes to be with me.'" This was Thomas' first attempt at a love song and he believes it is co-dependent of the 21st century. Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Broadway" is a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. The song was released in 2000 as the last single from their sixth studio album, '' Dizzy Up the Girl'' (1998). Although not as popular as the albums previous singles " Iris" and "Slide", the song still managed to hit number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 84 on the ''Billboard'' year-end Hot 100 singles of 2000. The single also peaked number 7 on the Canadian '' RPM'' Top Singles chart and number 6 on the Icelandic Singles Chart. Content The song refers to the Broadway-Filmore neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, a lower income, working-class neighborhood in which songwriter John Rzeznik grew up. It also describes Rzeznik's difficult relationship with his alcoholic father, who died when Rzeznik was 15, and the "cycle of destruction" that he witnessed in the neighborhood. The lyrics ''"See the young man sittin' in the old man’s bar / Waitin' for his turn to die"'' specifically refers to a common occurrence he sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Iris" is a song by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Originally written for the soundtrack of the 1998 film '' City of Angels'', the song was later included on the band's sixth album, '' Dizzy Up the Girl''. The song was released as a single on April 1, 1998. "Iris" has contributed greatly to the band's success. The song reached number one in Australia, Canada, and Italy, number three in the United Kingdom, number nine on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and has become one of Ireland's best-selling singles of all time. "Iris" is the Goo Goo Dolls' signature song and has received critical acclaim, being described as a "ubiquitous" staple for the band's live sets. Composition After completing the first-edit on the film '' City of Angels'', co-producer Bob Cavallo and his music producer son Rob Cavallo decided to take along musical artists to a viewing to create the soundtrack. Bob took Alanis Morissette whilst Rob took the Goo Goo Dolls. The following morning Moris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay With You (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Stay with You" is a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in April 2006 as the second single from their eighth studio album, '' Let Love In''. The song is the second single released from the album, following " Better Days". It was released as a double A-side with a re-release of the band's signature song "Iris", originally from ''Dizzy Up the Girl ''Dizzy Up the Girl'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, released on September 22, 1998 through Warner Bros. Records. The album is often noted for being the album which propelled the Goo Goo Dolls into success, al ...''. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in October 2009. Track listing ;Initial pressing #"Stay with You" - 3:56 #"Iris" - 4:51 ;Alternate pressing #"Stay with You" - 3:56 #"Iris" - 4:51 #"Let Love In" (Live) ;Vinyl pressing #"Stay with You" - 3:56 #"Iris" - 4:51 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References Goo Goo Dolls so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Better Days (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Better Days" is a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 2005 as the first single off the album, '' Let Love In''. The song peaked at number 36 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, and also rose up to number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. Content The song was originally performed for a Target store-branded Christmas album; the song, in a rare occurrence for a general pop song, makes several references to Christmas, including a direct reference to " the one poor Child who saved this world". A re-recording of the song appears on the 2020 album ''It's Christmas All Over''. In popular culture During the time that Hurricane Katrina had been televised, ABC and CNN used it as their theme for the Katrina coverage. The song was featured on the pilot episode of CBS' 2006 TV series, '' Jericho''. The song was performed live on September 25, 2006 prior to the New Orleans Saints return to the Superdome, The song also featured as the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supertramp
Supertramp were an English rock band that formed in London in 1969. Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), they are distinguished for blending progressive rock and pop styles as well as for a sound that relied heavily on Wurlitzer electric piano. The group's lineup changed numerous times throughout their career, with Davies being the only consistent member throughout the decades. Other longtime members included bassist Dougie Thomson, drummer Bob Siebenberg, and saxophonist John Helliwell. The band were initially a prog-rock group, but starting with their third album, '' Crime of the Century'' (1974), they began moving towards a more pop-oriented sound. They reached their commercial peak with 1979's '' Breakfast in America'', which yielded the international top 10 singles " The Logical Song", " Breakfast in America", " Goodbye Stranger", and " Take the Long Way Home". Their oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give A Little Bit
"Give a Little Bit" is the opening song on Supertramp's 1977 album '' Even in the Quietest Moments...'' The song was released as a single that same year and became an international hit for the band, peaking at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' Pop Singles chart. It was a chart hit in the band's native UK, reaching number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was re-released in 1992 to raise funds for the ITV Telethon Charity event, but failed to chart. Its writing credits are given to Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, although it is a Hodgson composition. Hodgson and Davies shared writing credits from 1974 until 1983, when Hodgson left Supertramp. "Give a Little Bit" was first written by Hodgson when he was 19 or 20 years old before it was introduced to the band for recording five to six years later. Hodgson stated that the song was inspired by the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love", released during the love and peace movement of the 1960s. Drummer Bob Siebenberg recounted that "Rog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Name (song)
"Name" is a song by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 1995 as the third single from their fifth studio album, ''A Boy Named Goo'' (1995). "Name" became the band's first major hit, topping both the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and the Album Rock Tracks chart. It also reached number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In Canada, "Name" peaked at number two on the ''RPM'' Top Singles chart and number one on the ''RPM'' Alternative 30. Although Goo Goo Dolls were considered an alternative group prior to the single's release, "Name" crossed over to pop and adult contemporary radio, greatly increasing the band's fan base. The band re-recorded "Name" for their compilation album, '' Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles''; this version featured minimal arrangements and production. Composition The song's unusual guitar tuning, D-A-E-A-E-E, is accomplished by replacing the B string with a high E string. In an interview with '' Guitar World Magazine'', the sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come To Me (Goo Goo Dolls Song)
"Come to Me" is a song recorded by American alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls from their tenth studio album ''Magnetic Magnetism is the class of physical attributes that are mediated by a magnetic field, which refers to the capacity to induce attractive and repulsive phenomena in other entities. Electric currents and the magnetic moments of elementary particle ...''. "Come to Me" premiered on US radio stations starting July 23, 2013 and was officially released the same day. Track listing * Digital download #"Come to Me" – 3:45 Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References {{DEFAULTSORT:Come to Me (Goo Goo Dolls Song) 2013 singles Goo Goo Dolls songs Songs written by John Rzeznik 2013 songs Songs written by Gregg Wattenberg Warner Records singles Songs about marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Love In (song)
"Let Love In" is the third and final single from the Goo Goo Dolls' eighth studio album, '' Let Love In''. Track listing #"Let Love In (Rock Version)" - 5:00 #"Let Love In (Radio Edit)" - 4:15 Music video The video was directed by PR Brown, and features the band performing the song, intercut with subliminal flashes of words that progress from "hunger" "war", "abuse", and the like to words such as "joy" "peace" "amazing", and "beautiful". Throughout the song, there are images of several people, including the band members. Each person is facing a slightly different angle, each one more clockwise than the last. By the end of the song, the people have completed one clockwise turn. Their expressions have also turned from sadness and defeat to hopeful, peaceful smiles. Uses in popular culture *The song was used in a controversial 2006 television advertisement for Trojan Condoms. The commercial was pulled shortly after a negative reaction, with many thinking that the title of the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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