The lead single from "Dizzy Up the Girl," "Iris" became an unexpected, enduring hit. It was originally written for the soundtrack to the film "City of Angels."
- "Iris" reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the Billboard Adult Top 40 for 18 weeks, a record at the time. The song received three Grammy nominations in 2000, including Song of the Year.
- The single "Slide," also from "Dizzy Up the Girl," was released prior to "Iris" and was a significant hit in its own right, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The choice to release "Iris" as the third single from the album was not initially obvious, but its overwhelming success ultimately defined the album's commercial trajectory.
- The Goo Goo Dolls were founded in 1986, and by the time of "Dizzy Up the Girl's" release, they had been releasing music for over a decade, steadily building a fanbase before achieving widespread commercial success in the late 1990s. Photographer Anton Corbijn directed the music video for "Iris," which features the band performing the song in a dimly lit space.
Goo Goo Dolls are a rock band from Buffalo, New York, best known for their radio-friendly alternative rock hits. In 1999, they were experiencing a peak in their mainstream popularity following the success of their 1998 album "Dizzy Up the Girl".
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