A Boy Named Goo
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A Boy Named Goo, sometimes referred to as ABNG, is the fifth studio album
by the Goo Goo Dolls
, released in 1995 on Warner Brothers.
on drums; he was replaced by current drummer Mike Malinin
just before the album was released. This album is the Goo Goo Dolls first studio album not to have fourteen tracks. The song "Stand Alone" was written by George Tutuska, and because Johnny Rzeznik didn't want to exploit George's efforts after his dismissal, the song was only included on a promo version of the album. On the wide-release version, it is replaced with "Disconnected" and "Slave Girl." On the same promo, "Ain't That Unusual" was labeled as "Someday." The two replacement songs are covers of songs by defunct Buffalo
and Sydney, punk bands The Enemies and Lime Spiders
.
The song "Name
" is well-known as the Goo Goo Dolls' first hit. This was "quite accidentally," according to lead singer Johnny Rzeznik
. It also marked the band's last album with the Metalblade Records
imprint.
except when noted.
of the song "Long Way Down" was also featured on the soundtrack
of the 1996 film, Twister.
Haste the Day
, a metalcore
band, covered the song "Long Way Down" for their album When Everything Falls
.
Single
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
, released in 1995 on Warner Brothers.
History
This is the Goo Goo Dolls' last studio album with George TutuskaGeorge Tutuska
George Tutuska is a former member of the alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls.He played drums from 1986 to 1995, and parted from the band only a few months before the release of their breakthrough album, A Boy Named Goo due to disputes with long-time friend and singer/guitarist John Rzeznik...
on drums; he was replaced by current drummer Mike Malinin
Mike Malinin
Michael Theodore Malinin joined the Goo Goo Dolls in January 1995, after a brief jam session with founding members Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac, who were seeking to replace drummer George Tutuska.-Background:...
just before the album was released. This album is the Goo Goo Dolls first studio album not to have fourteen tracks. The song "Stand Alone" was written by George Tutuska, and because Johnny Rzeznik didn't want to exploit George's efforts after his dismissal, the song was only included on a promo version of the album. On the wide-release version, it is replaced with "Disconnected" and "Slave Girl." On the same promo, "Ain't That Unusual" was labeled as "Someday." The two replacement songs are covers of songs by defunct Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
and Sydney, punk bands The Enemies and Lime Spiders
Lime Spiders
Lime Spiders are an Australian punk rock band, currently consisting of Mick Blood, Tom Corben, Gerard Corben, David Sparks and Tony Bambach.-Early Days :...
.
The song "Name
Name (song)
"Name" is the title of a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 1995 as the third single from the album, A Boy Named Goo. The song, the band's first hit, topped both the US Modern Rock chart and the US Album Rock chart, and reached as high as number 5 on the Billboard Hot...
" is well-known as the Goo Goo Dolls' first hit. This was "quite accidentally," according to lead singer Johnny Rzeznik
Johnny Rzeznik
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik , also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and producer...
. It also marked the band's last album with the Metalblade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
imprint.
Track listing
All songs by Johnny RzeznikJohnny Rzeznik
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik , also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and producer...
except when noted.
- "Long Way Down" – 3:28
- "Burnin' Up" (Takac) – 2:29
- "NakedNaked (Goo Goo Dolls song)"Naked" is the name of a song by Goo Goo Dolls. The song was the first single released from their hit album A Boy Named Goo after they scored a breakthrough hit with the song "Name"....
" – 3:43 - "Flat TopFlat Top (song)"Flat Top" is the name of a song and single by the Goo Goo Dolls.Like many of the early Goo Goo Dolls singles, "Flat Top" was released in a promotional format only.-Chart positions:...
" – 4:30 - "Impersonality" (Takac) – 2:41
- "NameName (song)"Name" is the title of a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 1995 as the third single from the album, A Boy Named Goo. The song, the band's first hit, topped both the US Modern Rock chart and the US Album Rock chart, and reached as high as number 5 on the Billboard Hot...
" – 4:30 - "Only OneOnly One (Goo Goo Dolls song)Only One is the name of a song by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was the first single released from their smash hit album A Boy Named Goo. The single was also released in a limited edition pink vinyl with "Slave Girl" and "Disconnected" on the flip side....
" – 3:17 - "Somethin' Bad" (Takac) – 2:30
- "Ain't That Unusual" – 3:19
- "So Long" (Takac) – 2:33
- "Eyes Wide Open" (Rzeznik, Takac, Tutuska) – 3:56
- "Disconnected" (The Enemies cover) – 3:00
- "Slave GirlHeadcleanerHeadcleaner is a compilation album from The Lime Spiders, released in 1988 through Virgin Records.-Track listing:# "25th Hour" - 3:11# "Can't Wait Long" - 3:17...
" (Lime SpidersLime SpidersLime Spiders are an Australian punk rock band, currently consisting of Mick Blood, Tom Corben, Gerard Corben, David Sparks and Tony Bambach.-Early Days :...
cover) – 2:17
Original track listing
The track listing for advance copies of ABNG was slightly different before George Tutuska was fired from the band.- "Long Way Down" – 3:39
- "Burnin'" – 2:29
- "Naked" – 3:44
- "Flat Top" – 4:30
- "Impersonality" – 2:40
- "Your Name" – 4:31
- "Only One" – 3:18
- "Something Bad" – 2:31
- "Someday" – 3:22 ("Ain't That Unusual")
- "So Long" – 2:33
- "Stand Alone" – 3:43
- "Eyes Wide Open" – 3:57
Appearances
The song "Ain't That Unusual" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 film, Angus. A remixRemix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of the song "Long Way Down" was also featured on the soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
of the 1996 film, Twister.
Haste the Day
Haste the Day
Haste the Day was an American Christian metalcore band signed with Solid State Records that was formed in Carmel, Indiana 2001. Their band is named after a lyric in the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." The band released their debut release, an extended play titled That They May Know You, in 2002,...
, a metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band, covered the song "Long Way Down" for their album When Everything Falls
When Everything Falls
When Everything Falls is Haste the Day's second full length album. It was released on June 28th, 2005 through Solid State Records. This is the last record that the band's original vocalist Jimmy Ryan appeared on.-Track listing:#"Fallen" – 2:41...
.
Personnel
- Johnny RzeznikJohnny RzeznikJohn Joseph Theodore Rzeznik , also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and producer...
– lead and rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals - Robby TakacRobby TakacRobert Carl Takac, Jr., known as Robby Takac is one of the founding members of the Goo Goo Dolls, along with Johnny Rzeznik. He is the band's bassist and was formerly the lead singer on the Goo Goo Dolls' earlier albums....
– bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals, lead vocals on tracks 2, 5, 8, 10, and 13 - George TutuskaGeorge TutuskaGeorge Tutuska is a former member of the alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls.He played drums from 1986 to 1995, and parted from the band only a few months before the release of their breakthrough album, A Boy Named Goo due to disputes with long-time friend and singer/guitarist John Rzeznik...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... 200 |
27 |
| 1995 | Canadian RPM RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
15 |
Single
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Naked" | Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 9 |
| "Name" | Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1 | |
| Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 1 | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | 5 | ||
| "Only One" | Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 21 | |
| "Long Way Down" | Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 25 |
Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIAA – U.S. | Gold | November 16, 1995 |
| Platinum | February 8, 1996 | |
| Double Platinum | July 17, 1996 |