Here Is Gone

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"Here Is Gone"
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Single by Goo Goo Dolls
from the album Gutterflower
B-side"Big Machine"
ReleasedMarch 11, 2002 (2002-03-11)
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:58
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)John Rzeznik
Producer(s)Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls singles chronology
"Broadway"
(2000) 		"Here Is Gone"
(2002) 		"Big Machine"
(2002)
Music video
"Here Is Gone" on YouTube

"Here Is Gone" is a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released on March 11, 2002, as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Gutterflower. It reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the Adult Top 40. "Here is Gone" peaked at number 21 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number 29 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. This was also the last song from the band to be played on CHR stations, peaking at number 15 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart.

Writing and composition[]

Frontman John Rzeznik said the single is "kind of a cynical track about a very casual relationship where you just want something more." He explained that living 3,000 miles away from home while being single and "trying to figure things out is pretty much what was going on in this process."[1]

Music video[]

The video, directed by Francis Lawrence, portrays a somewhat vague story with multiple interpretations, from a literal visitation of spirits to figurative rebellion against fully "constructed" society.[citation needed] During a commentary the band did on the music video in 2008, bassist Robby Takac described what the video was to portray: "the idea was we were going to go through an entire day in a very short amount of time." The video shoot took place mostly in Lancaster, California.[2]

Track listings[]

Personnel[]

Credits are taken from the European CD1 liner notes.[4]

  • John Rzeznik – writing
  • Rob Cavallo, Goo Goo Dolls – production
  • Allen Sides, Ken Allardyce – engineering
  • Tom Lord-Alge – mixing

Charts[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States March 11, 2002 (2002-03-11) Radio Warner Bros. [20]
Australia April 22, 2002 (2002-04-22) CD [21]
United Kingdom July 8, 2002 (2002-07-08)
  • CD
  • cassette
 [22]

References[]

  1. ^ "'Gut' Reactions". Billboard. Vol. 114 no. 11. March 16, 2002. p. 116. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls - Here Is Gone [Commentary] (Video)". YouTube. September 18, 2009. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Here Is Gone (US 7-inch single vinyl disc). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. 7-16705.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Here Is Gone (European CD1 liner notes). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. W583CD1, 9362 42442-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Here Is Gone (European CD2 liner notes). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. W583CD2, 9362 42443-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Here Is Gone (German CD single liner notes). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. 16706 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Here Is Gone (Australian CD single liner notes). Goo Goo Dolls. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. 9362424482.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Goo Goo Dolls – Here Is Gone". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  9. ^ "Charts.nz – Goo Goo Dolls – Here Is Gone". Top 40 Singles.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  13. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  14. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  15. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  16. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  17. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  18. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2002". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  19. ^ "Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks" (PDF). Billboard. December 28, 2002. p. YE-97. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  20. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1443. March 8, 2002. p. 32. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  21. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22/04/2002" (PDF). ARIA. April 22, 2002. p. 25. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  22. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 8 July 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. July 6, 2002. p. 27. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

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