Any chance you could do a vid on The Cult? Ian Astbury is one of my favs, and I remember hitching in LA with the Love album on cassette forcing it on anyone that had a tape deck to listen to it!
I have a distinct memory of visiting friends at Michigan State in some kind of common area when the video for this song came on MTV and a couple of guys stated dissing the song and left the room. It wasn't, I guess, hard enough for them, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. The song was so incedibly beautiful and the video was absolutely mesmerizing. I loved it, but it was more than just loving it. I was haunted by it. Without even fully understanding what it was about or what the lyrics were saying, I was moved almost to tears by the magic of it. So I was happy to watch this great video all these years later talking about this great song, but shocked to hear that Dolores O'Riordan is no longer with us. I must have missed that news report when it happened. May she rest in peace. I'm so thankful that she left us this priceless masterpiece as a gift that will be with us forever.
I was there the night she first sang with the lads in Ruby's nightclub, with two friends, Pat Foley and Davy Nolan. They were still called The Cranberry Saw Us at that time. I knew the Hogan brothers through their father Noel Sr. He was good friends with my father and we all drank in the same small pub in Limerick, Squire McGuires. In the early 90's the lads used to drop in for a pint. I remember the first day Mike told us they had found a new singer, a county woman called Dolores. We thought it was a joke. Who ever heard of a rock singer called Dolores, and a county girl, we reckoned they were turning into a country and western outfit. ( C&W was very popular in Ireland at that time ;-) still is ) So the three of us trundled off down to Ruby's Night Club for their first gig. There were about 100 people there. The majority for the late drinking. In those days pubs in Ireland closed at 10.30pm on sunday night, but night clubs could serve until 1.30am.. To cut a long story short Dolores and The Statues were superb. Whatever about the lads playing ( The Statues ) Dolores could sing. Singing Linger she quietened a rowdy night club like I'd never experienced before or since. I bet you no one can remember who they were opening for that night. I can't. The Statues!! A nickname for the group for a while around Limerick. The two lads just stood up looked at their boots and played. Dolores spent more time looking at the drummer than the audience. And when she did face the audience she also looked down never really making eye contact. Seriously you would never have thought they would make it except for that voice. It was different. It was great to see them develop into a real group over the next few years. Great days to be around Limerick, great memories. RIP Dolores RIP Anne Hogan
I’ve loved the Cranberries for 30 yrs. I feel Dolores’ death was a huuuuge loss to the music industry, both for herself and the band. I saw them in Glasgow at the armadillo, years ago and I was gobsmacked! I couldn’t believe that they sounded just like their albums! A lot of times bands speed up or the lead can’t sing nearly as well as they lead everyone to believe. They were fabulous and her voice? OMFG! Unbelievable. RIP girl, we miss you. 🌟❤️
It's rare that I cry upon hearing of a death of a celebrity... Her passing broke my heart. This song is still as haunting and beautiful as ever. Thanks for doing this one.
I was 21-22 when this song was released. Dream pop and the vocal harmonies are sublime. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of The Sundays so much.
I love their songs. This band has changed my life. They made a huge part of the soundtrack of the beginning of my relationship with my wife in the 90s. It was a dream coming true when I visited Limerick last year. So many thoughts came to my head about their history while I walked through those streets. They will never be forgotten. Wonderful band. Thank you so much for these recent episodes (Stephen Street and Cranberries) - it means a lot to me. Cheers!
Dolores is so important to me, I was born in 1991 and The Cranberries always were into my life. I love her voice but also her way of dancing, nothing conventional. Thanks a lot for these 2 videos, I'm really thankful.
I remember exactly tre first time I've heard this song, summer 93 , I was 19. A friend of mine gave me the cassette of their first album...it was at night, lying in bed listening with my walkman...as soon as I got to the 7th track I fell in love with it...so sweet, so emotional, one of my all time fav!
Almost 30 years after I heard 'Linger' for the very first time on MTV (in Mexico of all places in the world!), I still get the chills when I hear Dolores humming to the tunes of the guitar and strings. Their music and her voice have been a huge part of my life, and when I'm reminded of that, I can't help the rush of emotions that strike me every single time I hear their music again. Definitely a great part of my life's "Sound Track". Thank you for this amazing video of this incredible song by this huge band.
This is such an awesome song. I didn't like it so much until later in life when I become more perceptive and started listening. Being honest, naked and vulnerable is a really powerful thing when it comes to connecting with people.
I was a child when this song came out and I always loved it. It didn't mean much to me back then. Now I'm 39 and when I hear this song I have to sit down because all these memories from my life come flooding back. It all ends at some point, I'm just glad songs like this help me get through.
What a beautiful tribute as well as a facinating mini documentary about the making of this song and the characters involved. This already brilliant series just hit another level of quality. Thank you.
I was super lucky to tour as feargs drum tech filling in for their usual guy when he had a family emergency for an asian tour , I wasnt aware of all their catalogue and hearing it in rehearsals and then the shows was an ear opener . At some point in Asia whilst looking for a table at the hotel breakfast , I was beckoned to sit with Delores and her husband at the time she was so lovely taking in interest in my life and family back home , I was worried being a fill in tech being asked to sit with the principal singer. But I finished that breakfast with such admiration . she was an amazing voice and performer and for the moment we three sat and talked about family and touring and our home life it was lovely whilst being far away from our own that morning in Singapore . it goes without saying I listen to the band a lot these days , the songs have special moments and memories from that tour, It was heartbreaking when I saw the news she had passed.
id like to add to this Noel is a powerhouse guitarist, he layered tones so well and textures .I would sit behind Ferg watching Noel (- being a guitarist myself not a drummer in fact - )its great to hear the story behind this song, as I kind of didn't talk much with the band- being the new temp guy that landed in such a close knit family of a band and crew for a couple of months run, (but thats all on me not the band or crew- I get anxiety )
@@Johnnybananass-_ yes, I can imagine that they are all quite lovely normal, self effacing and talented people! It sounds you had an amazing once in a lifetime experience!
Can’t thank you enough for these Warren. It means so much to us Cranberries fans. As a songwriter I’m so inspired by the way her melodies played around the chords rarely landing on triad notes. She’s a very underrated songwriter.
Dolores was a great songwritter, that never tried to be that she was not. Dolores was youngest 9 siblings. And her family was so poor. Her lyrics never tried to be so poethic, and metrically perfect, just it were beautiful and honest. In fact, her lyrics were a reflection that she was: goodness and purity. She was a sweet soul
Thank you for this! One of those 90's tracks that i don't think gets quite as much airtime and recognition as it deserves. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
I went to see The The touring in support of the Dusk album. While the name of the support band was on the tickets, I had not heard them at the time. The Cranberries took the stage to no fanfare at all. The moment Dolores began singing every person was riveted. I've never seen a direct support receive such an enthusiastic, and loud, positive reception. It was a beautiful performance. The next day everyone I was with at the concert purchased the first album.
They are one of the greatest bands of all time.Still only kids and just out of school when they crack America how many bands can say that .Rest in peace Delores Long Live The Cranberries .
I heard the song in 93 whilst on holiday in eire , I got back to London telling everyone about the song and how it stopped me in my tracks and being moved beyond , it finally hit Uk and everyone heard it thankfully. A forever classic song / voice
"Linger" is one of my all time favorite tracks and my favorite Cranberries song. I always loved the melancholy that is transported with the melody and the mood. Yes, you are right, it's not always the theory that does it. Music always comes from the heart, not only from the sheets. Since I got back to making music by myself, I've learnt a lot about tension and feeling. You don't need to use the notes C, E and G only when performing a C Major chord. And not all chords need to fit. More important is - as I said - tension and feeling. Imagine when "Linger" came out. It was February 1993. Well, I was about 19 years old. We, the dudes, wanted to be cool anyhow. If a relationsip ends, then so what... But when I heard "Linger" for the first time, it shivered down my spine. This is why this song is so special for me. The cool dude who ended a relationsip came across this song. Well, no other words. :-) Thank you like always for this great video. It is very interesting for everyone who is interested in music to follow channels like yours. Thanks ever so much, Warren.
Just a stunningly beautiful song - both the music and Dolores' other worldly voice. I've known the song since its release, heard it a thousand times (their last Tiny Desk appearance is magical) and yet after hearing you talk about the origin of the song for fifteen minutes, the moment you sit down with the guitar and strum out the four chords that make up the song - it's that second cord - the A with the F sharp - that one moment takes my breath away, I get chills, my skin gets goosebumps (I'm sure the Brits have an entirely different word for it) and my eyes fill with tears. That song is just indelibly stamped on my soul (and Dolores will forever be missed)
I was a massive Suede fan (still am) and closely followed their tour of America in the music press. It quickly became clear Suede’s support band, The Cranberries, were getting all the headline, much to my dismay. Then I heard them. I couldn’t believe her voice. It was like nothing else and very like an Irish, female version of Brett Anderson. I loved them ever since.
Warren… Your videos keep getting better and better. It’s your love and passion that makes them so good. Musical facts can be told by a soulless computer program. But your passion and love for music reaches out and pulls the viewer in. Videos in this particular series can be understood by the casual music fan or by a heavily fanatic fan of music and musical production. “Linger” was timeless the first time I heard it. It was one of those songs where it felt like it was always around and part of us even when it was released. Bowie’s “Heroes” is another one of those songs. Dolores O’Riordan was one of those incredibly gifted people who seemed like a gift from the secular goddesses. Thanks for giving this classic the treatment it deserves. ✌🏽❤️🎸
It took about 10 seconds before I was hopelessly hooked on the Cranberries. When I'd heard that Delores had drown herself in the bathtub, my heart literally broke in two 😢😭 She moved me in ways few singers ever could do. Her voice so powerfully haunting........ RIP Delores.....you are terribly missed......
The Cranberries and Delores will forever be one of my all time favorites. Being 64yo my list is many but my top list is few, they and Delores are in the top tier. What an unfortunate finality to such brilliance.
Thank you for this video! I loved The Cranberries from the minute I heard “Linger”, and I still play their music regularly. I know it’s a popular narrative - on some Chanel’s - to say Americans don’t know or appreciate culture, but many of us do. So thank you for also pointing that out. “Linger” and the accompanying video were so fresh, so 90’s. I’ll say it like this: for those of us (Gen X’rs) who were coming of age in the early 90’s, The Cranberries were one of the first bands of that period that managed to be “alternative” music (a term music stores used around this time to denote anything not mainstream) deep and new without copying the “Seattle Scene”. I loved Nirvana, but for probably all of 1992, at least in the US, you were either a Nirvana fan or a Pearl Jam fan. (Of course both are equally great bands, it’s only about preference.) The Cranberries, Bjork, Suzanne Vega, and others were creating their own unique sound. And it was a great time to appreciate music. While many of us appreciated Grunge, and it’s significance in terms of breaking away from the overly produce sounds and videos of the late 80’s. But The Cranberries took it one step further, giving it that “world music” feel. They were more my tempo. I love that coffee shop (or cafe) rock. And their first album was such good “autumn music”. That was such a great time to be young!
Really enjoyed this review Warren. For me this song is timeless. I was attending college at the time this song played on a Friday night new music hour on the local college radio station. Fell in love with it instantly. Till this day it takes me back to that nostalgic time of a past girlfriend around Christmas time. Glad this song was included in your excellent series. Thank you!
Always loved this song. So grateful that it found its way to American radios, otherwise I might never have heard it! Such an ethereal, beautiful tune. My favorite from this album is the opening track. It has atmosphere in DROVES!! O'Riordan showcased her legendary vocals and the band proved just how good they were. Top notch.
I was in high school when Linger dropped and I instantly fell in love with the band and Dolores' angelic vocals. So sad that she passed away but her voice and the band's impact left a indelible footprint on the music scene and in so many people's lives. Just now finding your channel and I am hooked. Keep up the great work!
Dolores could be my mother by age, but since I heard her and saw her for the first time in the Dreams video in the late 90's I fell in love instantly. I was just a 4 or 5 year old boy, but I remember that first time. His voice was the closest thing to that of an angel. In addition, Dolores was a really unique girl, in my opinion so beautiful with a precious green eyes
Wow... thanks for this video! It's amazing to see what a difference there is from demo to the final polished album track. Steven Street is a genius and his production helped put The Cranberries on the map. Everything and everyone came together at the right time to create magic. I'm a sucker for background vocals, harmonies, and swelling synths and strings. I've always picked up on these sounds more than melody or lead vocals, such as with The Bangles "Eternal Flame" or The Cure's "Just Like Heaven". Subscribed!
Thank you for this. The Cranberries are a huge band from my youth, watching them live (under pouring rain in fact lol) was one of the best live gigs I've ever seen and their music just stuck with me and my now wife (which endured the Rain with me on that day) forever. These Cranberries video series you are releasing are pure gold.
I am so thankful I was able to see The Cranberries live. Delores has the voice of an Angel and I was moved to tears on more than one song. RIP you may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten. Thank you 🙏
This is the song that inspired me to learn guitar during the covid outbreak time. Yes this is the song change the world. But more importantly it change my life.
Howdedo, Warren. It was Dreams that did it for me. Dolores had such a wonderfully distinctive lilt. Bless her cottons. Be that as it may, I bow before your sheer volume of work. Thanks ever so much for sticking at it. :)
@@Producelikeapro The Cranberries are the band of my life, I really wouldn't understand the life without Dolores and the band. I want tell you that even if you never talk about The Cranberries here I am going to grateful for the love you gave to the band and Dolores
I can’t play in instrument to save myself .... but as I like to say, I am the other half of the equation > the audience! So I love hearing you breakdown, explain and reminisce how this and many enduring and influential songs have been put together. It’s a treat every time :-) And you just never know I may just pickup an instrument one day and give it a go :-P
@@Producelikeapro Hello from New Zealand! Just bought myself a 1983 Yamaha DX-7 and a Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen! Your Focusrite demo video was really helpful in getting me started on it! Also enjoying adding reverb on my new synth with Ableton Live Lite! lol
@@Producelikeapro hello Warren, I've been watching a lot of your videos on miking and mixing, as I've finally got myself a good interface... if I were to purchase ONE good-quality microphone for now, which would you recommend for versatility? Cheers mate!
Warren, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for your amazing presentation skills; particularly, when you breakdown chord structure. I have incredibly acute hearing, but no musical background. Your onscreen visuals allow me to better understand what I'm hearing. Thank you. Subscribed a few days back; glad I found your channel.
I can't help but have a teary eye whenever I hear her voice... Stephen Street did so many things right. What he asked Fergal Lawler to do with the beat was genius. This song is so perfect in so many ways. Merci/Thank you for this fabulous tribute to such a great song and band.
Delores and I would be the same age now if she were still with us; when she passed, I had just the previous year tried the same thing... When I first heard “Linger” on the radio, I was driving down the interstate, and I somehow already knew all the words and sang with it. The song was already in me. I’ve never experienced that before. I’ve always felt such a deep connection with The Cranberries. I’ll never get over it.
Or Kate Bush: Running up That Hill..Both songs have been redone my newer bands such as the Chromatics and Running up that Hill has been performed on shows like X-factor the world over by hopeful singers
such an iconic song! if this comes out on the radio i choke up! she was such an amazing talent! breaks my heart she passed away so early! I love that you go over the chords and riffs. ive bee playing guitar since 1994 Peace
On a whim, I bought some music magazine that had a cd of various "new bands" in 1993. "Zombie" was one of the songs included on the disk; hearing it I was "gobsmacked" by the sound and bought the "Everybody's doing it" cd soon after, and IIRC their 2cd cd as well. I was saddened by Deloris' death; her voice was so unique it was a real thrill to listen to it and I miss it.
I loved this Warren thank you... I’ve been listening to this song for the past few years after decades away from it... this song has a beautiful emotion... 💫🎶🎼⚡️
What a fantastic and interesting video, very well done. The Cranberries paired with the magical touch of Stephen Street was a match made in heaven. Thanks Warren
I love the story behind the success of Cranberries, i love Dolores O'Riordan since i was a kid. Angelic voice indeed, thank you for the great story, you're a great story teller.
Thank you for this! Soundtrack to my young adulthood, I was born in -75. I still think about Dolores, listen to the wonderful music, and she’s the one I just can’t get over, she’s sorely missed. I was a die-hard grunge/skatepunker back then, but The Cranberries was always important to me and all of my friends, it was the music that really mattered. Again, thanks for sharing this with us. 🙏🏻
big song in my life...as a guitarist and someone in love and loss of love...man this was it..what a magnificent gift they shared with all of us.... Ya, thank you Cranberries, TommyRad
Thanks for such a fascinating video. I loved this song the first time I heard it. Two days ago i played it again because it always moves me. Its amazing when music can have such an effect for decades
I remember my first week at university, August 1993, and my new girlfriend's TV was tuned to MTV. At the time, they had these drops called "Buzz Clips," where they'd showcase up-and-coming alternative acts. In this line-up was "Linger," and I went, "Oh man, I just bought that CD at the school bookstore while getting my Sundays CD."
It's one of my top 5 favourite songs. It's sweeps into your heart, soul and mind all at once and its a real pleasure to hear how it was produced. Thank you. My favourite videos on RUclips are videos about songs so this one is a real treat for me.
I'll never forget the first time I listened to "Dreams" with headphones back in the eighties. Delores's harmonies actually gave me goosebumps. They still do. Thank you for this. :)
Thank you for an amazing introspective on one of my favourite songs and bands. Would love to see you do something similar The Sunday's "Here's Where The Story Ends".
A magnificent tribute to an amazing song with an amazing singer - I agree 100%. Fascinating and very informative. I had no idea that they had nearly been dropped. It's a song literally like no other and also sounds so very Irish!
I've always been an "old" music fan. In the 80s, I was listening to 60s and 70s music, and in the 90s, I was listening to 60s, 70s and 80s music. But I bought this album, and I bought it for "Linger". I didn't buy many current albums, so this was highly unusual. I still love the Cranberries and this song is still my very favorite.
I love music so so much. When I see these videos it really makes me appreciate how much work goes into making each song. I love these videos and love how you break them down, sir! This is amazing work. Thank you for this!
I've followed your channel for a while, but I enjoyed this episode the most. It's Dolores, the Cranberries and that perfect song's story so well told in this video. Thank you!!! 👏🏼👍🏻
I really enjoyed that video, thank you. It combined the technical aspects but also the cultural and emotional. And of course, the AMAZING SONG! It's a great song now like it was when I remember seeing it in the MTV "Buzz Bin" as a 10-year-old. Thanks Warren!
What other songs do you think changed music? Comment below!
Loved your interview with Stephen, Warren. Great stuff. To think Linger begat Zombie, incredible.
Any chance you could do a vid on The Cult? Ian Astbury is one of my favs, and I remember hitching in LA with the Love album on cassette forcing it on anyone that had a tape deck to listen to it!
Common People by Pulp
What about doing the Housemartins next? Or Dead can Dance?
@@aclockworkreview I vastly prefer the William Shatner cover of Common People, it conveys a true passion and anger that does justice to the lyrics.
When I first heard this song I was into heavy metal but i thought "Damn, this song is beautiful." Gave me goosebumps. Still does.
Wow! Thanks ever so much
This song always brings tears to my eyes. Stunningly emotive and beautiful.
Mine too!
I have a distinct memory of visiting friends at Michigan State in some kind of common area when the video for this song came on MTV and a couple of guys stated dissing the song and left the room. It wasn't, I guess, hard enough for them, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. The song was so incedibly beautiful and the video was absolutely mesmerizing. I loved it, but it was more than just loving it. I was haunted by it. Without even fully understanding what it was about or what the lyrics were saying, I was moved almost to tears by the magic of it. So I was happy to watch this great video all these years later talking about this great song, but shocked to hear that Dolores O'Riordan is no longer with us. I must have missed that news report when it happened. May she rest in peace. I'm so thankful that she left us this priceless masterpiece as a gift that will be with us forever.
i liked this song alone& had a friend who reminded me of singer. my gf didn’t like it at all, tossed the new cassette out the car window
I was there the night she first sang with the lads in Ruby's nightclub, with two friends, Pat Foley and Davy Nolan. They were still called The Cranberry Saw Us at that time. I knew the Hogan brothers through their father Noel Sr. He was good friends with my father and we all drank in the same small pub in Limerick, Squire McGuires.
In the early 90's the lads used to drop in for a pint. I remember the first day Mike told us they had found a new singer, a county woman called Dolores. We thought it was a joke. Who ever heard of a rock singer called Dolores, and a county girl, we reckoned they were turning into a country and western outfit. ( C&W was very popular in Ireland at that time ;-) still is )
So the three of us trundled off down to Ruby's Night Club for their first gig. There were about 100 people there. The majority for the late drinking. In those days pubs in Ireland closed at 10.30pm on sunday night, but night clubs could serve until 1.30am.. To cut a long story short Dolores and The Statues were superb. Whatever about the lads playing ( The Statues ) Dolores could sing. Singing Linger she quietened a rowdy night club like I'd never experienced before or since. I bet you no one can remember who they were opening for that night. I can't.
The Statues!! A nickname for the group for a while around Limerick. The two lads just stood up looked at their boots and played. Dolores spent more time looking at the drummer than the audience. And when she did face the audience she also looked down never really making eye contact. Seriously you would never have thought they would make it except for that voice. It was different. It was great to see them develop into a real group over the next few years.
Great days to be around Limerick, great memories. RIP Dolores RIP Anne Hogan
Amazing
I’ve loved the Cranberries for 30 yrs. I feel Dolores’ death was a huuuuge loss to the music industry, both for herself and the band. I saw them in Glasgow at the armadillo, years ago and I was gobsmacked! I couldn’t believe that they sounded just like their albums! A lot of times bands speed up or the lead can’t sing nearly as well as they lead everyone to believe. They were fabulous and her voice? OMFG! Unbelievable. RIP girl, we miss you. 🌟❤️
It's rare that I cry upon hearing of a death of a celebrity... Her passing broke my heart. This song is still as haunting and beautiful as ever. Thanks for doing this one.
From the minute I heard the opening and her voice doing those descending figures I was in love sight unseen.
Yes, amazing!
I was 21-22 when this song was released. Dream pop and the vocal harmonies are sublime. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of The Sundays so much.
Yes, huge fan! My Odets friend in the world is Patch, the drummer of the Sundays! I should get him on one day!
@@Producelikeapro YES! Please get him on! Love the Sundays and "the angel Harriet"!
@@Producelikeapro YES PLEASE! 😭
As good as Dolores was as a vocalist and performer, her harmonies were even better. Absolutely magnificent.
All around she was an amazing talent!
Couldn't agree more. Wraps the entire tune in mystery and gives Linger its haunting/haunted atmosphere.
Absolutely, I couldn't agree more, Dolores's harmonies were just mesmorizing and so melodic. RIP, Dolores gone way too soon.
This series of videos has been outstanding. Every one excellent. Thanks a million.
Thanks ever so much Chris!
I love their songs. This band has changed my life. They made a huge part of the soundtrack of the beginning of my relationship with my wife in the 90s.
It was a dream coming true when I visited Limerick last year. So many thoughts came to my head about their history while I walked through those streets. They will never be forgotten. Wonderful band.
Thank you so much for these recent episodes (Stephen Street and Cranberries) - it means a lot to me. Cheers!
Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing Wagner!
RIP Dolores. Love the Cranberries then and love them today. What a wonderful song. Thanks for posting this.
Dolores is so important to me, I was born in 1991 and The Cranberries always were into my life.
I love her voice but also her way of dancing, nothing conventional.
Thanks a lot for these 2 videos, I'm really thankful.
Agreed! Hugely important artist!
I remember exactly tre first time I've heard this song, summer 93 , I was 19. A friend of mine gave me the cassette of their first album...it was at night, lying in bed listening with my walkman...as soon as I got to the 7th track I fell in love with it...so sweet, so emotional, one of my all time fav!
Almost 30 years after I heard 'Linger' for the very first time on MTV (in Mexico of all places in the world!), I still get the chills when I hear Dolores humming to the tunes of the guitar and strings. Their music and her voice have been a huge part of my life, and when I'm reminded of that, I can't help the rush of emotions that strike me every single time I hear their music again. Definitely a great part of my life's "Sound Track". Thank you for this amazing video of this incredible song by this huge band.
This is such an awesome song. I didn't like it so much until later in life when I become more perceptive and started listening. Being honest, naked and vulnerable is a really powerful thing when it comes to connecting with people.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Henry!
I was a child when this song came out and I always loved it. It didn't mean much to me back then. Now I'm 39 and when I hear this song I have to sit down because all these memories from my life come flooding back. It all ends at some point, I'm just glad songs like this help me get through.
I completely understand
@@Producelikeapro great video. Thank you.
What a beautiful tribute as well as a facinating mini documentary about the making of this song and the characters involved. This already brilliant series just hit another level of quality. Thank you.
Thanks ever so much Richard!
@@Producelikeapro You deserve all acknowledgments, all 3 videos about The Cranberries are really good, and this one is precious
@@Llucmajorer1 thanks! That means a lot!
This song has always fascinated me, as has Dolores' voice. Hearing her vocals isolated in this video gave me actual goosebumps.
Her voice was so pure
Agreed, Dolores had such a beautiful voice!
@@flaviojosefo7130 agreed!
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I was super lucky to tour as feargs drum tech filling in for their usual guy when he had a family emergency for an asian tour , I wasnt aware of all their catalogue and hearing it in rehearsals and then the shows was an ear opener . At some point in Asia whilst looking for a table at the hotel breakfast , I was beckoned to sit with Delores and her husband at the time she was so lovely taking in interest in my life and family back home , I was worried being a fill in tech being asked to sit with the principal singer. But I finished that breakfast with such admiration . she was an amazing voice and performer and for the moment we three sat and talked about family and touring and our home life it was lovely whilst being far away from our own that morning in Singapore . it goes without saying I listen to the band a lot these days , the songs have special moments and memories from that tour, It was heartbreaking when I saw the news she had passed.
id like to add to this Noel is a powerhouse guitarist, he layered tones so well and textures .I would sit behind Ferg watching Noel (- being a guitarist myself not a drummer in fact - )its great to hear the story behind this song, as I kind of didn't talk much with the band- being the new temp guy that landed in such a close knit family of a band and crew for a couple of months run, (but thats all on me not the band or crew- I get anxiety )
Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing your insight!
@@Johnnybananass-_ yes, I can imagine that they are all quite lovely normal, self effacing and talented people! It sounds you had an amazing once in a lifetime experience!
Thanks for sharing
Can’t thank you enough for these Warren. It means so much to us Cranberries fans. As a songwriter I’m so inspired by the way her melodies played around the chords rarely landing on triad notes. She’s a very underrated songwriter.
Dolores was a great songwritter, that never tried to be that she was not. Dolores was youngest 9 siblings. And her family was so poor.
Her lyrics never tried to be so poethic, and metrically perfect, just it were beautiful and honest. In fact, her lyrics were a reflection that she was: goodness and purity. She was a sweet soul
She never was underrated. She was very famous since her youth. 90-th icon without a doubt.
Thank you for this! One of those 90's tracks that i don't think gets quite as much airtime and recognition as it deserves. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
Agreed 100% Luke!
I went to see The The touring in support of the Dusk album. While the name of the support band was on the tickets, I had not heard them at the time. The Cranberries took the stage to no fanfare at all. The moment Dolores began singing every person was riveted. I've never seen a direct support receive such an enthusiastic, and loud, positive reception. It was a beautiful performance. The next day everyone I was with at the concert purchased the first album.
Love that
Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing that Duir!
@@flaviojosefo7130 agreed!
They are one of the greatest bands of all time.Still only kids and just out of school when they crack America how many bands can say that .Rest in peace Delores Long Live The Cranberries .
Thanks Tommy! Yes, they were wonderful and Dolores was a beautiful singer!
I heard the song in 93 whilst on holiday in eire , I got back to London telling everyone about the song and how it stopped me in my tracks and being moved beyond , it finally hit Uk and everyone heard it thankfully. A forever classic song / voice
Agreed 100%!
@@Producelikeapro keep up the great work ✌️
@@malterwitty5433 thanks ever so much
Good god... Those isolated vocals... goosebumps. So gorgeous.
Agreed! Beautiful voice
"Linger" is one of my all time favorite tracks and my favorite Cranberries song. I always loved the melancholy that is transported with the melody and the mood.
Yes, you are right, it's not always the theory that does it. Music always comes from the heart, not only from the sheets. Since I got back to making music by myself, I've learnt a lot about tension and feeling. You don't need to use the notes C, E and G only when performing a C Major chord. And not all chords need to fit. More important is - as I said - tension and feeling.
Imagine when "Linger" came out. It was February 1993. Well, I was about 19 years old. We, the dudes, wanted to be cool anyhow. If a relationsip ends, then so what... But when I heard "Linger" for the first time, it shivered down my spine. This is why this song is so special for me. The cool dude who ended a relationsip came across this song. Well, no other words. :-)
Thank you like always for this great video. It is very interesting for everyone who is interested in music to follow channels like yours. Thanks ever so much, Warren.
Just a stunningly beautiful song - both the music and Dolores' other worldly voice. I've known the song since its release, heard it a thousand times (their last Tiny Desk appearance is magical) and yet after hearing you talk about the origin of the song for fifteen minutes, the moment you sit down with the guitar and strum out the four chords that make up the song - it's that second cord - the A with the F sharp - that one moment takes my breath away, I get chills, my skin gets goosebumps (I'm sure the Brits have an entirely different word for it) and my eyes fill with tears. That song is just indelibly stamped on my soul (and Dolores will forever be missed)
I was a massive Suede fan (still am) and closely followed their tour of America in the music press. It quickly became clear Suede’s support band, The Cranberries, were getting all the headline, much to my dismay. Then I heard them. I couldn’t believe her voice. It was like nothing else and very like an Irish, female version of Brett Anderson. I loved them ever since.
Love the way you explain the songs and break down intro, riffs and so on. Congrats!
Thanks ever so much
Got into the Cranberries with Zombie, but fell in love with Linger and Dreams... that voice though... so good.
Agreed 100%!!
Warren… Your videos keep getting better and better. It’s your love and passion that makes them so good. Musical facts can be told by a soulless computer program. But your passion and love for music reaches out and pulls the viewer in. Videos in this particular series can be understood by the casual music fan or by a heavily fanatic fan of music and musical production. “Linger” was timeless the first time I heard it. It was one of those songs where it felt like it was always around and part of us even when it was released. Bowie’s “Heroes” is another one of those songs. Dolores O’Riordan was one of those incredibly gifted people who seemed like a gift from the secular goddesses. Thanks for giving this classic the treatment it deserves. ✌🏽❤️🎸
Wow! Thanks ever so much! I’m a huge fan of the bands I talk about! Glad you enjoy the videos! It means a lot
The story behind this song is incredibly inspiring. This is probably my favorite episode in the series. Thank you.
Thanks ever so much James!!
It took about 10 seconds before I was hopelessly hooked on the Cranberries.
When I'd heard that Delores had drown herself in the bathtub, my heart literally broke in two 😢😭
She moved me in ways few singers ever could do. Her voice so powerfully haunting........
RIP Delores.....you are terribly missed......
The Cranberries and Delores will forever be one of my all time favorites. Being 64yo my list is many but my top list is few, they and Delores are in the top tier. What an unfortunate finality to such brilliance.
Dreams is what got me hooked from the moment I first saw the video on 120 minutes. RIP Dolores.
Thanks ever so much
Thank you for this video! I loved The Cranberries from the minute I heard “Linger”, and I still play their music regularly.
I know it’s a popular narrative - on some Chanel’s - to say Americans don’t know or appreciate culture, but many of us do. So thank you for also pointing that out. “Linger” and the accompanying video were so fresh, so 90’s.
I’ll say it like this: for those of us (Gen X’rs) who were coming of age in the early 90’s, The Cranberries were one of the first bands of that period that managed to be “alternative” music (a term music stores used around this time to denote anything not mainstream) deep and new without copying the “Seattle Scene”. I loved Nirvana, but for probably all of 1992, at least in the US, you were either a Nirvana fan or a Pearl Jam fan. (Of course both are equally great bands, it’s only about preference.)
The Cranberries, Bjork, Suzanne Vega, and others were creating their own unique sound. And it was a great time to appreciate music. While many of us appreciated Grunge, and it’s significance in terms of breaking away from the overly produce sounds and videos of the late 80’s. But The Cranberries took it one step further, giving it that “world music” feel. They were more my tempo. I love that coffee shop (or cafe) rock. And their first album was such good “autumn music”.
That was such a great time to be young!
I hear you! As a Gen Xer myself I love this period!!
Always great to see and learn something new in the history of music!
Thanks ever so much!
Thanks ever so much!
@@Producelikeapro Always my pleasure!
Really enjoyed this review Warren. For me this song is timeless. I was attending college at the time this song played on a Friday night new music hour on the local college radio station. Fell in love with it instantly. Till this day it takes me back to that nostalgic time of a past girlfriend around Christmas time. Glad this song was included in your excellent series. Thank you!
That’s amazing to hear! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Always loved this song. So grateful that it found its way to American radios, otherwise I might never have heard it! Such an ethereal, beautiful tune. My favorite from this album is the opening track. It has atmosphere in DROVES!! O'Riordan showcased her legendary vocals and the band proved just how good they were. Top notch.
Agreed 100%!
I was in high school when Linger dropped and I instantly fell in love with the band and Dolores' angelic vocals. So sad that she passed away but her voice and the band's impact left a indelible footprint on the music scene and in so many people's lives. Just now finding your channel and I am hooked. Keep up the great work!
the opening arpeggio was one of the first things i learned on guitar in the early 90s
Fantastic
Same 😊
Another great choice! Dolores with brilliant vocals and retaining her Irish accent makes it sound so special!
Thanks ever so much
Dolores could be my mother by age, but since I heard her and saw her for the first time in the Dreams video in the late 90's I fell in love instantly.
I was just a 4 or 5 year old boy, but I remember that first time. His voice was the closest thing to that of an angel. In addition, Dolores was a really unique girl, in my opinion so beautiful with a precious green eyes
Yes! Such an incredible talent!
Very well done. I enjoyed this. One of my favorite songs from the 90's. Thank you.
Excellent video that popped up. Subscribed. And spent the rest of the evening listening to The Cranberries. Boy were they special.
Thanks ever so much
Wow... thanks for this video! It's amazing to see what a difference there is from demo to the final polished album track. Steven Street is a genius and his production helped put The Cranberries on the map. Everything and everyone came together at the right time to create magic. I'm a sucker for background vocals, harmonies, and swelling synths and strings. I've always picked up on these sounds more than melody or lead vocals, such as with The Bangles "Eternal Flame" or The Cure's "Just Like Heaven". Subscribed!
Thank you for this. The Cranberries are a huge band from my youth, watching them live (under pouring rain in fact lol) was one of the best live gigs I've ever seen and their music just stuck with me and my now wife (which endured the Rain with me on that day) forever. These Cranberries video series you are releasing are pure gold.
I am so thankful I was able to see The Cranberries live. Delores has the voice of an Angel and I was moved to tears on more than one song. RIP you may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten. Thank you 🙏
An amazing song with an amazing singer cuts through anything! Cheers Warren!!
Agreed 100%!
Video's like this should have 100+ million views.
You’re very kind
This is the song that inspired me to learn guitar during the covid outbreak time. Yes this is the song change the world. But more importantly it change my life.
Just finished the cranberries episode with Smith. Brilliant work.
Marvellous!
Who is Smith?
Who is smith?
Howdedo, Warren.
It was Dreams that did it for me. Dolores had such a wonderfully distinctive lilt. Bless her cottons.
Be that as it may, I bow before your sheer volume of work.
Thanks ever so much for sticking at it. :)
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Just like Linger, Dreams has the quality of being immensely satisfying yet not “easy”. Good music!
This is my favorite song from the Cranberries!! Brings back so many memories from the 90’s!! Thanks for the great content Warren!!!
You’re welcome! Yes, masterpiece
@@Producelikeapro The Cranberries are the band of my life, I really wouldn't understand the life without Dolores and the band. I want tell you that even if you never talk about The Cranberries here I am going to grateful for the love you gave to the band and Dolores
When the song modulates on the C chord the feeling I have is same as seeing the love of my life for the first time.
I can’t play in instrument to save myself .... but as I like to say, I am the other half of the equation > the audience! So I love hearing you breakdown, explain and reminisce how this and many enduring and influential songs have been put together. It’s a treat every time :-)
And you just never know I may just pickup an instrument one day and give it a go :-P
That’s wonderful to hear! I highly encourage you to play guitar!
Thanks for all your hard work on these Warren. The overdub stuff soloed out = mind blown
Thanks ever so much Michael
I used to listen to college radio since 1991. Awesome source for great music.
Agreed 100%!
@@Producelikeapro Hello from New Zealand! Just bought myself a 1983 Yamaha DX-7 and a Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen! Your Focusrite demo video was really helpful in getting me started on it!
Also enjoying adding reverb on my new synth with Ableton Live Lite!
lol
@@Producelikeapro hello Warren, I've been watching a lot of your videos on miking and mixing, as I've finally got myself a good interface... if I were to purchase ONE good-quality microphone for now, which would you recommend for versatility? Cheers mate!
One of my favourite bands. They dominated my 90’s era. RIP Delores…
Wonderful band
Warren, I'd like to take a moment to thank you for your amazing presentation skills; particularly, when you breakdown chord structure.
I have incredibly acute hearing, but no musical background. Your onscreen visuals allow me to better understand what I'm hearing.
Thank you.
Subscribed a few days back; glad I found your channel.
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it
I can't help but have a teary eye whenever I hear her voice...
Stephen Street did so many things right. What he asked Fergal Lawler to do with the beat was genius.
This song is so perfect in so many ways.
Merci/Thank you for this fabulous tribute to such a great song and band.
Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment
Agreed, Stephen really is a wonderful Producer
Delores and I would be the same age now if she were still with us; when she passed, I had just the previous year tried the same thing... When I first heard “Linger” on the radio, I was driving down the interstate, and I somehow already knew all the words and sang with it. The song was already in me. I’ve never experienced that before. I’ve always felt such a deep connection with The Cranberries. I’ll never get over it.
That's the beauty of a great song isn't it? Thanks ever so much for sharing!
I felt that way about Empty
@@kayelle8005 Oh, wow. Yes.
Old don't think of it again your a good person.
Soundtrack of the early 90s for sure..what a talent she was!
A breath of fresh air in the grunge era. Great selection and breakdown of an all time great recording.
Thanks ever so much Tom!!
Stephen, the slight swing to the drums is part of what makes the song!
Agreed!
My new favorite channel, I've been bingeing it
Thanks ever so much!!
@@Producelikeapro Now time for Joy Divisions: Ceremony
Or Kate Bush: Running up That Hill..Both songs have been redone my newer bands such as the Chromatics and Running up that Hill has been performed on shows like X-factor the world over by hopeful singers
Really nice touch to include the music video for context. And great video and song choice, as always. 👌🏼
Such a beautiful song, thanks for covering this one Warren.
Thanks ever so much!
Great track great album.
Delores vocals always make me smile, so distinctive, and killer harmonies.
such an iconic song! if this comes out on the radio i choke up! she was such an amazing talent! breaks my heart she passed away so early! I love that you go over the chords and riffs. ive bee playing guitar since 1994
Peace
I’ve never had a song make me cry like this song it triggers emotions deep within me
On a whim, I bought some music magazine that had a cd of various "new bands" in 1993. "Zombie" was one of the songs included on the disk; hearing it I was "gobsmacked" by the sound and bought the "Everybody's doing it" cd soon after, and IIRC their 2cd cd as well. I was saddened by Deloris' death; her voice was so unique it was a real thrill to listen to it and I miss it.
I loved this Warren thank you... I’ve been listening to this song for the past few years after decades away from it... this song has a beautiful emotion... 💫🎶🎼⚡️
Thanks ever so much!
What a fantastic and interesting video, very well done. The Cranberries paired with the magical touch of Stephen Street was a match made in heaven. Thanks Warren
Agreed 100%!
I love the story behind the success of Cranberries, i love Dolores O'Riordan since i was a kid. Angelic voice indeed, thank you for the great story, you're a great story teller.
You're very welcome John! Thanks ever so much!
Thank you for this! Soundtrack to my young adulthood, I was born in -75. I still think about Dolores, listen to the wonderful music, and she’s the one I just can’t get over, she’s sorely missed. I was a die-hard grunge/skatepunker back then, but The Cranberries was always important to me and all of my friends, it was the music that really mattered. Again, thanks for sharing this with us. 🙏🏻
Thanks ever so much for sharing! I relate!
big song in my life...as a guitarist and someone in love and loss of love...man this was it..what a magnificent gift they shared with all of us....
Ya, thank you Cranberries,
TommyRad
Thanks ever so much
Thanks for such a fascinating video. I loved this song the first time I heard it. Two days ago i played it again because it always moves me. Its amazing when music can have such an effect for decades
Thanks ever so much!
Bit of shout to the video editing of this, and the others in the series. Nice one Warren :)
I remember my first week at university, August 1993, and my new girlfriend's TV was tuned to MTV. At the time, they had these drops called "Buzz Clips," where they'd showcase up-and-coming alternative acts. In this line-up was "Linger," and I went, "Oh man, I just bought that CD at the school bookstore while getting my Sundays CD."
That was awesome ✊🏽
Thanks ever so much
It's one of my top 5 favourite songs. It's sweeps into your heart, soul and mind all at once and its a real pleasure to hear how it was produced. Thank you. My favourite videos on RUclips are videos about songs so this one is a real treat for me.
I'll never forget the first time I listened to "Dreams" with headphones back in the eighties. Delores's harmonies actually gave me goosebumps. They still do. Thank you for this. :)
Thank you for an amazing introspective on one of my favourite songs and bands. Would love to see you do something similar The Sunday's "Here's Where The Story Ends".
Than you so much for this. The Cranberries is one of my favorite bands and Linger is my favorite song. Dolores will forever live in our hearts ♥️
Yes, wonderful artist and song
This song would not have been what it was without the strings and the backing vocal. Those elements added just the right atmosphere to the song.
A magnificent tribute to an amazing song with an amazing singer - I agree 100%. Fascinating and very informative. I had no idea that they had nearly been dropped. It's a song literally like no other and also sounds so very Irish!
Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed the video
Always loved this song. Also, love the crayon drawing of a house, behind Warren on the right!
Thanks Marc! My daughter did that!
Great Video again... thank you profesor... The Cranberries Rules !
Thank you for this, it was fascinating listening to the individual tracks. I appreciate the effort in the analysis. Lovely song.
Thanks ever so much
I've always been an "old" music fan. In the 80s, I was listening to 60s and 70s music, and in the 90s, I was listening to 60s, 70s and 80s music. But I bought this album, and I bought it for "Linger". I didn't buy many current albums, so this was highly unusual. I still love the Cranberries and this song is still my very favorite.
I love music so so much. When I see these videos it really makes me appreciate how much work goes into making each song. I love these videos and love how you break them down, sir! This is amazing work. Thank you for this!
Thanks ever so much Jonathan!
I've followed your channel for a while, but I enjoyed this episode the most. It's Dolores, the Cranberries and that perfect song's story so well told in this video. Thank you!!! 👏🏼👍🏻
Thanks ever so much
Linger is my favourite song of theirs. I actually wanted to do a cover of it but I'm not much of a singer! 😜😂
Haha I hear you Marc!
Tremendous sensitivity used in the production of this video. I'm thoroughly impressed, thank you.
Wow...your closing remarks made me tear up a little. Great video; thanks for giving a damn.
Thanks ever so much
I really enjoyed that video, thank you. It combined the technical aspects but also the cultural and emotional. And of course, the AMAZING SONG! It's a great song now like it was when I remember seeing it in the MTV "Buzz Bin" as a 10-year-old. Thanks Warren!
Thanks ever so much
I’m glad you enjoyed Jeff!
Thanks for this. Tragic loss 3 years ago.