27 years ago, the Goo Goo Dolls performed “Iris” live for the very first time on MTV Live with Carson Daly, just two days after the song’s official release in the U.S. Originally written for the 1998 film City of Angels, the emotional ballad quickly resonated with listeners and marked a turning point in the band’s career. That early MTV performance introduced “Iris” to a national audience, setting the stage for its massive success on both the City of Angels soundtrack and their own album Dizzy U