This 90s Hit is Currently Conquering the Charts – Thanks to TikTok and Marvel

A hit from the 1990s excites a new generation – 2.5 billion streams speak for themselves.

The rock ballad "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls is celebrating an impressive comeback 27 years after its release. The song, originally part of the soundtrack for the film "City of Angels" with Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan, is currently at number 18 on the global Spotify charts – and is streamed millions of times daily.

Originally released in 1998, "Iris" became one of the US band's greatest successes. The song was nominated for three Grammy Awards and sold over 14 million copies worldwide. On Spotify, "Iris" has now been streamed more than 2.5 billion times – a figure no other song by the band has reached. The second most popular title, "Slide," has around 380 million streams.

TikTok as the Engine of Rediscovery

The new popularity of "Iris" is primarily due to social media. On TikTok, clips of the song went viral. Many young users discovered the song for themselves – often for the first time. A user on Reddit aptly summarizes: "The song has been discovered by a whole new generation."

Marvel Movie Gives Additional Boost

Hollywood also contributes to the rediscovery: In the summer of 2024, "Deadpool & Wolverine" hit theaters. In a key scene of the Marvel movie, "Iris" is prominently heard. The moment was widely shared on TikTok and significantly increased the song's popularity.

Covers by Pop Stars and Musicians Worldwide

In addition to the original streams, new versions are also attracting attention. Australian singer Dean Lewis released his own interpretation of "Iris" on his current album. Other well-known artists, including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Leona Lewis, and Machine Gun Kelly, have also covered the song.

"Iris" impressively shows how enduring music can be – and how modern platforms help revive old classics.

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