Dizzy Up the Girl cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

Dizzy Up the Girl Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls

1998 Warner Bros. Records 13 tracks 45 min

Produced by Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls  ·  Engineered by Jack Joseph Puig, Ken Allardyce, Bob Ludwig

Warner Bros. Records Alternative rockPop rockPower pop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
13 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls 0 tracksoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Grammy Award for Record of the Year (1999, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1999, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (1999, Nominated)
Data Insight

Dizzy Up the Girl is the band's commercial peak, built around John Rzeznik's writing on the era-defining ballad "Iris," first heard on the City of Angels soundtrack. Rzeznik wrote the run of hit singles, "Iris," "Slide," and "Black Balloon," while Robby Takac contributed a handful of his own songs. Rob Cavallo's polished production helped the album sell over five million copies and earn "Iris" three Grammy nominations.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Dizzy
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
2
Slide #8
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
3
Broadway #24
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
4
January Friend
Robby Takac Robert Takac Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
5
Black Balloon #16
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
6
Bullet Proof
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
7
Amigone
Robby Takac Robert Takac Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
8
All Eyes on Me
John RzeznikRobby Takac John RzeznikRobert Takac Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
9
Full Forever
Robby Takac Robert Takac Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
10
Acoustic #3
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
11
Iris #9
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
12
Extra Pale
Robby Takac Robert Takac Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
13
Hate This Place
John Rzeznik John Rzeznik Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

JR
John Rzeznik
Writer · Vocals
On this album9 written
RT
Robby Takac
Writer · Vocals
On this album5 written
RT
Robert Takac
Writer
On this album5 written
GG
Goo Goo Dolls
Producer
On this album13 produced
RC
Rob Cavallo
Producer
On this album13 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Dizzy Up the Girl

Who wrote Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls?
"Iris" was written by John Rzeznik for the 1998 film City of Angels. It became the band's signature song, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the airplay charts for months.
Did John Rzeznik write the hits on Dizzy Up the Girl?
Yes. Rzeznik wrote the album's major singles, including "Iris," "Slide," and "Black Balloon." Robby Takac contributed several of his own songs, but the hits are Rzeznik's.
How many copies did Dizzy Up the Girl by the Goo Goo Dolls sell?
Dizzy Up the Girl sold over five million copies and was certified 5x Platinum in the United States. It is by far the band's best-selling album.
Did Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls win a Grammy?
"Iris" was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, but did not win. It remains one of the most played songs in radio history.
Who produced Dizzy Up the Girl by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Dizzy Up the Girl was produced by Rob Cavallo with the band. His polished production helped define the album's mainstream rock sound.
When was Dizzy Up the Girl by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Dizzy Up the Girl was released on September 22, 1998, through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's sixth studio album and commercial high point.

Sources

Wikipedia: Dizzy Up the Girl Discogs: Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up the Girl Wikipedia: Iris (song) MusicBrainz: Dizzy Up the Girl release group Cover Art Archive: Dizzy Up the Girl front cover Cover Art Archive: Dizzy Up the Girl by Goo Goo Dolls