Big Machine (Goo Goo Dolls song)

"Big Machine"
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
"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
Australia (ARIA Charts)	77
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[2]	18
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	64
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[4]	10
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[5]	31

References

1. Gutterflower#"Big Machine"
2. "Singles : Top 50". Broadcast Data Systems. Archived from the original on February 16, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
3. "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
4. "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
5. "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2019.