S.O.D. "Slide" by The Goo Goo Dolls

    10/8/2015

This is the first single from their 6th studio album, "Dizzy Up the Girl".  Have you figured out what the song is about?  It's a pretty classic story.  Boy meets girl, hormones rage, girl gets pregnant, girl's parents are strict Catholics, tough decision to make.  

     The 1998 alternative rock tune went to #1 on 4 U.S. charts and one Canadian chart.  On Billboard's Top 100 Songs from 1992-2012, it came in at #9.  The Goo Goo Dolls accomplished something on this chart that has never been done with 2 songs in the top 10- "Iris" at #1, and 3 songs within the  top 25- "Name" at #24.  They are also the only group to have back to back singles on this chart.

     The Goo Goo Dolls formed in Buffalo, NY in 1986 with founding members, John Rzeznik on guitar and vocals, Robby Takac on bass and vocals, and drummer George Tutuska.  They have won 8 awards, released 22 albums, 34 singles and are very involved with a few charities.  Just to name one, for the past decade fans have been bringing non-perishable items to their concerts to support "USA Harvest" and provide millions of meals.