Studio Album · No. 8
Let Love In Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Produced by Glen Ballard, Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls · Engineered by Jack Joseph Puig, Bill Malina, Ted Jensen
Warner Bros. Records
Alternative rockPop rock
91%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls
1 trackoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist91%
Composer91%
Producer9%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
6
Lyricists
3
Producers
2006
Released
Data Insight
Let Love In hands most of the production to Glen Ballard, a change from longtime collaborator Rob Cavallo, who produces only the Supertramp cover "Give a Little Bit." John Rzeznik writes the adult-contemporary singles "Better Days" and "Stay with You," while Robby Takac again contributes a few tracks. The album leans into polished, radio-friendly rock and was certified Gold.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stay with You
|
John RzeznikGlen Ballard | John RzeznikGlen Ballard | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Let Love In
|
John RzeznikGlen BallardGregg Wattenberg | John RzeznikGlen BallardGregg Wattenberg | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Feel the Silence
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Better Days
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Without You Here
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Listen
|
Robby TakacJohn Rzeznik | Robert TakacJohn Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Give a Little Bit
|
Rick DaviesRoger Hodgson | Rick DaviesRoger Hodgson | Rob CavalloGoo Goo Dolls | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Can't Let It Go
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
We'll Be Here (When You're Gone)
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Strange Love
|
Robby TakacJohn Rzeznik | Robert TakacJohn Rzeznik | Glen Ballard | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Become
|
John RzeznikGlen Ballard | John RzeznikGlen Ballard | Glen Ballard | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Let Love In
Who wrote Better Days by the Goo Goo Dolls?
"Better Days" was written by John Rzeznik. It was the lead single from Let Love In and became a holiday-season radio staple.
Who produced Let Love In by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Most of Let Love In was produced by Glen Ballard, a change from the band's usual collaborator Rob Cavallo. Cavallo produced only the cover of Supertramp's "Give a Little Bit."
Did John Rzeznik write the singles on Let Love In?
Yes. Rzeznik wrote the album's singles, including "Better Days" and "Stay with You," while Robby Takac contributed several of his own songs. The hit-writing remained Rzeznik's.
Is Let Love In by the Goo Goo Dolls certified gold?
Yes. Let Love In was certified Gold by the RIAA. It debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 with about 83,000 first-week copies.
When was Let Love In by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Let Love In was released on April 25, 2006, through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's eighth studio album.
Does Let Love In by the Goo Goo Dolls have a cover song?
Yes. It includes a cover of Supertramp's "Give a Little Bit," produced by Rob Cavallo, which became a single and a fan favorite.