"Big Machine" is a song by the Goo Goo Dolls, first released on their Gutterflower album in 2002. It was written by lead vocalist/guitarist Johnny Rzeznik, who calls it his "disco song" and describes its meaning as "a propulsive tale of unrequited love". This song's drums were on a drum machine, and it was called "Disco". This song was written about the people in LA, and the way of life, as told on VH1's Storytellers.[1]
| "Big Machine" | ||||
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| Single by Goo Goo Dolls | ||||
| from the album Gutterflower | ||||
| Released | September 17, 2002 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Johnny Rzeznik | |||
| Producer(s) | Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls | |||
| Goo Goo Dolls singles chronology | ||||
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Track listings edit
U.S. promo CD
- "Big Machine" - 3:10
Australian CD single
- "Big Machine" - 3:10
- "Black Balloon" - 4:01
- "Broadway" - 3:50
Live versions edit
The song was performed live as the opener for the band's Independence Day concert, and was filmed for the Live in Buffalo: July 4th, 2004 DVD release.
Chart positions edit
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Charts) | 77 |
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[2] | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 64 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[4] | 10 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[5] | 31 |
References edit
- ^ Gutterflower#"Big Machine"
- ^ "Singles : Top 50". Broadcast Data Systems. Archived from the original on February 16, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
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