Big Machine (Goo Goo Dolls song)

"Big Machine"
Single by Goo Goo Dolls
from the album Gutterflower
Released September 17, 2002
Format Audio CD
Genre Alternative rock
Length 3:09
Label Warner Bros.
Writer(s) Johnny Rzeznik
Producer(s) Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls singles chronology
"Here Is Gone"
(2002)		 "Big Machine"
(2002)		 "Sympathy"
(2003)

"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]

Track listings

U.S. Promo CD

  1. "Big Machine" - 3:10

Australian CD Single

  1. "Big Machine" - 3:10
  2. "Black Balloon" - 4:01
  3. "Broadway" - 3:50

Live versions

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

Chart (2002) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 64
U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 10
U.S. Billboard Pop Songs 31
U.S. Billboard Radio Songs 69
Australia (ARIA Charts) 77

References

  1. ↑ Gutterflower#"Big Machine"

External links


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