"Broadway" is the title of a song recorded 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...

. The song was released in September 2000 as the last single from their hit album Dizzy Up the Girl

Dizzy Up the Girl

Dizzy Up the Girl is the sixth album by Goo Goo Dolls, released in 1998.-History:In most parts of the world, Dizzy Up the Girl is the Goo Goo Dolls' most successful album to date, selling over 3 million copies...

. Although, not as popular as their previous other single like "Iris" and "Slide

Slide (song)

"Slide" is the title of a song recorded by The Goo Goo Dolls. It was released in September 1998 as the first commercial single release from their sixth studio album, Dizzy Up the Girl....

," the song still managed to hit number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

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Content

Contrary to popular belief, the Broadway that this song gets its name from is the Broadway in Buffalo, NY, not the one in New York City. It refers to the street on which many popular young-adult hangouts were located in a previous generation. The young culture migrated to other parts of the city, leaving the "old man's bars."

Track listings

Germany CD Single (pictured)

1. "Broadway" - 3:58
2. "Naked" (Live) - 3:39
3. "Black Balloon" (Live) - 4:12

Broadway Part 1 (EP)

1. "Broadway"
2. "Black Balloon"
3. "Slide"
4. "Naked" (Live)
5. "Black Balloon" (Live)

Peak positions

Chart (2000)	Peak position
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,... Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays....	7
Canadian RPM Rock/Alternative Chart 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,...	9
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...	24
U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40	5
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs...	38

End of year charts

End of year chart (2000)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	84