Band Openly MOCKED Rookie At AUDITION…Then She SANG & It was GAME OVER!--Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who is your pick for the GREATEST FEMALE SINGER of the 80s and 90s?

[@Thin-n5u]

Pat Benatar

[@peterd.9978]

Sade.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Pat Benatar Ann Wilson

[@dont_follow5777]

Tori Amos

[@Thin-n5u]

​@@rogerdeahl9629❤

[@heytherejeffro]

Before entertainment became full-time for me, I was an Uber driver in LA from 2014-2018. I would get lots of celebrities in the car, because that's Los Angeles. I never geeked out or even told people that I knew who they were, because I think the anonymity was probably refreshing. At one point, I picked Dolores up in Marina Del Rey to go to Venice Beach. At 10 minutes or so, not exactly a big ride, but a ride I'll never forget. She looked EXACTLY the same as I remembered, with the short hair and everything. She was filled to the brim with boundless energy and the air that she had just come out on the other side of hell. She kept dropping these little hints about who she was: "in the Irish world record books," "honorary doctorate," and finally "I was in a band called the Cranberries" to which I replied [paraphraing because it's been nearly a decade] "Yeah, I know. Nobody looks AND talks like you. I just wanted to give you a peaceful ride. I kind of came up on your work when I was a teenager." Trust me when I say that this was the hardest ride to keep my cool with, in that regard. I grew up a fan and even used Zombie in a history class I taught. Once we had broken through the barrier of anonymity, the gloves were off, and it was astounding. The conversation skewed heavily to the "big years" and she told me how utterly lonely her life had been at the height of their fame. How she essentially lived in the woods and a car would show up to bring her to a plane which would bring her to a city which would bring her to a car which would bring her to either a hotel or a venue, and then in reverse once the obligation was finished. She said this all with pep, by the way. She said, with a smile on her face, that fame was a comfortable way to be unfathomably lonely. But now she had regained some of her person back. She could exist without being harassed. And she was SO excited about it. Like, the excitement was palpable, and I could feel her electricity from the backseat. The interaction soon finished (again, MDR to Venice is a very short trip), but I got what arguably might be one of the most surreal and eye-opening experiences of my life. She was so open vulnerable to me, a stranger driving her to the beach. We actually hugged at the end of the ride, and I told her I was as excited for her new work as she was, after hearing her gush so hopefully about the next phase of her life. It became a fun little harmless anecdote for a few years, until we all lost her in 2018. I wept for my 10-minute friend, as I'm sure a lot of us have done before. Thank you for this video. I honestly tend to creep more than comment (which, I know, algorithm killer) but I wanted to share my 10-minute story with a bunch of strangers on the internet.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jayhawkjd8565]

Wow. Fantastic story and experience.

[@cinmar720]

Great story. So glad you shared it with us.

[@flavellinator]

Man, that is unreal! Ya just never know who you're going to meet...

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m glad she was so kind to you! Great story, thanks.

[@MrVaibot]

When they played Columbus Ohio they had a day off after the show. They heard my buddy who cleared the dressing room talking about his birthday party and hed be there as soon as he got done cleaning up. The singer heard him on his phone and said we dont have a gig tomorrow night so we're taking you out for your birthday and you can show us around Columbus. He partied with the cranberries and they took him downtown in their limo. Class act band

[@Criticalthinker0515]

Wow that was Kool of them.

[@schaeferstudios]

So Cool!!

[@1.2.discern]

You were fortunate . It rests with you . What you do with it is of your own accord . Great memory or something to carry with you all your life .

[@HIERONYMAS]

Brilliant

[@WhiteNucklin]

That’s Rad!

[@je23508]

An ethereal voice that still gives chills! The Cranberries is a group I regret not having seen in concert.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same here! What's your top track by them?

[@je23508]

@ProfessorofRock hard to pick one. Probably Linger, but as a parent, the video for Animal Instinct really hits home.

[@Mike-sn9nv]

Me too

[@theallseeingmaster]

I gave away my Cranberrys 'local crew' shirt to a friend; now I wish I hadn't.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. I would go back in time just to see her!

[@Leftfield71]

Hard to believe both Dreams and Linger flopped originally, they are two of the most beautiful songs from the 90's. Dolores had such an amazing voice. RIP

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

Both of those songs are amazing but my personal favorite has to be from their Second album no need to argue ode to my family.

[@Winter-Lake]

"Just because Linger doesn't end well, doesn't mean it can't be a love song." A poetic description of many relationships and why people have an affinity for the song.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

love has always ended that way.

[@schaeferstudios]

Well Said!

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

We must let it linger on.

[@jennyjenny4501]

The world’s heart broke when we lost Delores. She was one of the best voices ever!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree! Such a tenderness to it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Too young and so sad.

[@mehdinaghavi685]

The world's heart broke? Are you for real?

[@howardlevin2753]

"Linger" was such a "sunshine pop" throwback, I imagined a video of the Cranberries playing on "Ed Sullivan."

[@robsanz9746]

​@@mehdinaghavi685 I believe the person meant anyone who knew her in the 🌎...and anyone who has a ❤️, of course.

[@jamesmyers2087]

I have never been a person who idolized a celebrity or entertainer. But Dolores O’Riordan’s death was one that was actually really tough for me. Jaw drop, hit me hard when I heard the news. Like, they were someone close to you? I was introduced to the Cranberries while I was deployed once and heard “Ode to My Family” being played by one of my crew chiefs on a tape player. I had to get ahold of the entire album. Loved every track. “Zombie”. Come on. Then you find of this is the same band that did “Linger” and “Dreams.” What a range of rock intensity levels. I thought these guys have been out a couple years now? And you’re just getting caught up with them? Became a Cranberries fanatic. I always thought Dolores’s lyrics were heart tugging even with their anthems… and not just a little bit of a shout out to her idea of faith. Subtly. Where my intense appreciation of her talent turned to admiration and respect, was when she took her Mother to see The Pope. Yep. You can think whatever about faith and the Catholic Church you want, but O’Riordon believed and it was important to her and doubly so to honor her mother doing that. I actually read some of the backlash from her fans to “keep that stuff to yourself”. Digs of her not really living the life? In other words, pour your entire heart out to us in your music, but keep your religion to yourself. I guess her answer to that was singing “Ave Maria” with Pavarotti. “Ave Maria” with her heavy brogue, it just demonstrated the connection between faith and the ordinary person for me. I loved her rendition. Loved her music even more. But most of all in remembering Dolores O’Riordan, I still think back at times away from family when I was still in the Army and how music back then was like a therapy to get you through till you get back to them. I always had the Cranberries with my other music with me on an iPod. I remember pacing around an Ecuadorian Marine Base of all places one summer, away my wife and daughter and listening to “Ode to My Family” again and again. And it’s just like, it was written specifically for you. Something she did to comfort just you. When she died, I was retired from the military by then but all those times I leaned on her music just came back to me like a flood. I listened to their albums most of that day in my studio working and it was admittedly, hard for this old war horse to keep back tears. So advice I guess, try not to get all eyeroll when you do see a fans reaction to an artist passing. I know I’m a little more understanding in that regard now. Great, great tribute, Adam.

[@jonhunt1419]

I love that every Ireland rugby home game they play zombie - without fail - and the crowd all sings along, knowing every word, like it was the unofficial anthem.

[@losthomas7589]

Such a beautiful voice. The Irish in her voice is magical.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. It gives it more zest!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This is why I should travel to Ireland one day.

[@philsmith2444]

That “errr” in “linger.”

[@daftirishmarej1827]

That is such a strange comment

[@Sunifriliac]

Zest is not irish soap​@@ProfessorofRock

[@charlesmauro5905]

The song "linger" became a part of my life. A then friend turned me on to it while I was tearing my drum set down in a bar where she worked. The bar was empty except for me and her when she played linger on the jukebox. After hearing it, I asked her the name of the song and who played it. Then I put a few dollars in the jukebox and must have listened to it a half a dozen times at least. Later on in life, this song became her song to me. As fate would have it, we became a couple. As it turned out, that night in the bar when I played linger so many times back to back on the jukebox, was the second time that weekend that at pleasantly surprised her. Because in the beginning of that weekend, I was a musician that went in to play with other musicians for a benefit to bury a lost friend. As musicians started jamming on stage I was still assembling my drum kit. She was serving beers at the bar. When I finished assembling my drum kit I joined in on the jam. When she heard the drums come in she turned around while holding a tray with beer bottles on it. And when she saw and heard me play, she literally dropped the tray. That was the first time I surprised her. The second time was that Sunday night tearing my kit down. Liking that song as much as I did really surprised her. Sadly, in December of 2013 I lost her to cancer. To this day, when I hear the song linger, it brings a tear to my eye.

[@bigbasil1908]

Bless you and bless her. Too many people in this world exit this world too early. She exists forever in the time period of her life, as do we all

[@thelolguy007]

Dolores and Sinead o Connor - two of the most beautiful, unique, powerful and instantly identifiable female voices ever. And the pride of Ireland 💚🇮🇪

[@hepcat-bob]

It's so heartbreaking that the world has lost both of them.

[@sariahut1]

Nobody could sing like her. From the moment I heard her sing I was hooked. What an incredible legacy she left in this world. 😢Can you imagine the kind of music they would have produced had she lived? What an incredible loss.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I can hear what their new album would have sounded like today.

[@adrianC_]

Dolores O’Riordan has one of the most unique voice in music, so many singers have copied her singing style. R.I.P. Rock In Peace, Dolores O’Riordan.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. She set the bar for a whole new generation.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

She makes me wish I could sing that good.

[@Play_fare]

Her vocalisations still give me chills. So much power, even in the gentler lyrics. Very much missed.

[@DuaneGib]

Not so. Sinbad O'Connor, Dido, The Corrs' singers, and so on all have very similar voices.

[@TheBaumcm]

@@DuaneGibnone of them have the tone or quality even with a somewhat similar lilt. Her voice is threadier, lighter in the highs and lows than any of them.

[@blackbarnz]

Woodstock 94, MTV rented out my farm. @ one point I looked out my window w/ my buddy & there was Delores prepping for an interview. We yelled "Delores we love you", she replied "I love you too". My buddy went on to be a popular comedian, late night talk show host & entertainment legend in his own right, it's a cherished memory. It was such a spectacular weekend.

[@risksrewardsrelics51]

Did your buddy get stung by a bee?

[@Tom-qx3oq]

I had the immense pleasure of working for The Cranberries record/distribution company in the 90's. One of the most special nights of my career was spent with them in a sweaty basement bar in St. Louis MO. Cicero's held less than 500 people, probably closer to 250-300. The first record was just starting to get some traction at alternative radio and St. Louis was a break-out market. A second show was added due to demand and Delores asked me to find her some hot tea between shows. We all witnessed an unforgettable night together jammed in that tiny space. When I heard she died, my mind immediately went back to that night as I dug out my b/s laminate from that tour and held it for a while. I remember her as being very pleasant, quiet and small, tiny actually. Not just short at 5'3" but small boned I guess lol. But what a voice! Going from a basement bar to head lining around the world is what it's all about. What a joy to see that happen because it doesn't always work out that way. She would not remember me if I came up to her and said, 'hey remember me' but I will never forget her. Thanks for this Professor of Rock.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

She had such a hauntingly beautiful voice. The world lost a light when she left us. RIP DOR

[@rpg7287]

Delores was one of the few singers who had the blessing of two magnificent vocal abilities. She could sing so ethereally and beautifully in one song (Linger) and yet, belt out so powerfully in another song (Zombie). What a unique talent!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Her voice was dynamic and distinct!

[@geroutathat]

Its a traditional style of singing in Ireland. The Irish actually invented rhyming, they introduced it to Latin, the Romance languages and English. Like there are no rhymes before the Irish introduced them. In the Irish language rhyming was important way to pass on history. They made all their history rhyme and when someone died, they would sing in a style called Keening, to keen you have to be ethereal, beautiful, and powerful. Delores used to keen at funerals and wakes from a young ages. Here is an example that would have been heard being sung as their children died due to food being witheld during the genocide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfXlGp_arWpec0

[@LaManteca76]

When Linger came out I was 17 & thought I was in love with a friend of mine. He rejected me none too lightly & i thought it was the end of the world. I'd hear Linger & think my heart would break. "I told you I loved you. I thought nothing could go wrong, but i was wrong, i was wrong..." Our friendship was never the same & although it ended badly at least i know now I dodged a bullet! There were red flags but i was too naive to see them at the time. I'm glad to hear the story of the song. It amazes me that someone as pretty as Delores would be rejected by a guy. It kind of makes me feel like I'm in good company. Like Prof said, We've all been there. Good episode. 🙂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hugs. 🫂

[@LaManteca76]

Wow. Thank you. I really appreciate that. 😄

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

God love you dear. I was 23 when this came out and can identify with your pain.

[@gl1363]

I was in my teens when Linger was released and it has lingered on in my life ever since. RIP Delores...

[@jennifertarin4707]

Growing up, I was a top 40 girl mixed with oldies and whatever else my parents and grandparents were listening to. My brother on the other hand, had a very eclectic music collection, including a Cranberries cd. That said, he HATED it when I would borrow his cds and listen to them. I didnt learn to appreciate this amazing band until I was well into my 30s and now sing along very loudly (assuming I'm not at work or around lots of people because I'm not a sadist) to the songs I know

[@gregorydamian4802]

I remember hearing Linger on the radio and thinking what an amazing voice. Thank you for this amazing story. RIP Delores

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelHill-dt4dq]

Linger was the first song I heard and I was hooked.

[@aaronwhite3298]

Thank you Professor for another 90's decade feature! By this time in the 90's I was a punk rock, hard rock and heavy metal dude. Dolores O'Riordan was able to reach into my soul and got me to settle down and listen to a angelic voice. Even amongst my Green Day, Offspring and Rancid albums, I bought No Need To Argue to sit amongst them. Of all her compositions, Dreams still gets me to calm down and remember life is but a dream. Thank you again sir!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@greengoog22]

Truly one of a kind. Linger is TRULY a masterpiece! The guitar intro to the strings, to the haunting background vocals. She is truly one of a kind and will forever live in my heart!

[@michaeloreilly2533]

The ethereal quality of her voice combined with the lilt of her accent and use of keaning really created a unique and beautiful contribution to music.

[@AlphaMachina]

I always feel like I'm straight up sitting in my living room back in the late 90s, watching VH-1 on our old Sony Trinitron TV every time I come to this channel. It's pure nostalgia concentrate.

[@randominsights1012]

Dolores was phenomenal. She is sorely missed. RIP lovely angel.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed. Thank you for commenting.

[@pe3962]

Damn old wounds open , as a teenager and still as a old man will always love the Cranberries.. RIP Delores😢

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikemcmillan6473]

In 1996 an Irish women and Canadian man came into the athletics store i was manager of in Calgary. I sold her a pair of Nike shoes and said the most stupid thing in my life. I said "Do you the Cranberries are playing tonight?" She replied " Yeah i think I know that." I did not know her partner was Canadian it threw me off! Lol

[@Employee00765]

Ha ha. Awesome!

[@carlosenriqueulloa]

My first concert ever! I was a college sophomore in the early 90's, and they came to Salt Air in Utah. Tickets were 25 bucks. The crowd was young, pumped, large, and loved the band. One kid jumped up the stage, planted a kiss on Dolores's cheek, and jumped back down to the cheers of the crowd.

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

They were one of my mom‘s absolute favorite bands funny enough her and her friend actually had lunch with them sometime in the 90s.

[@CCCreators]

It hurts too much to have a discussion. I absolutely found her mesmerizing.

[@rabby-u]

Its all fun and games till someone gets hurt...truly a shooting star, a precious angel. Her voice had a quality about it that made you realize the beauty of life, and how that beauty could be so overwhelming, yet so fragile and delicate. Much respect to a great artist 🙏

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love your comment!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s like how parties can get so out of control that a tragic incident happens. R.I.P. Dolores.

[@BillGraper]

I love the contrast between songs like "Linger" and "Zombie." That's how I would do it. I would even throw in some country & dance. I hate being labeled one specific genre. I'm sure the record labels prefer to have their artists in a specific niche.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. It's that contrast that made her truly special!

[@BillGraper]

@@ProfessorofRock Same goes for Blondie, and maybe a few others. The Eagles did country & rock.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s nice to dabble in different music genres and styles.

[@jasonhaynes2952]

Linger could have easily been a one hit wonder. It was a vibe and feeling like no other song before or after. But then Delores proved she wasn't just about the vibe of Linger, but multi-dimensional. Her talent was not a lucky melody that she found with Linger, but a legacy of song after song, all with different emotions and melodies, sung like no other!

[@bobniehaus5053]

I loved her voice! From almost guttural to angelic. Linger caught my attention immediately! Cannot believe she is gone.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good call!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Her voice could do so many things.

[@jaxstuff898]

I'm still wrecked by losing this magical voice. Thank you for a great background on the group.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@JSmith-dj2pi]

Dolores was so unique, beautiful and had such an amazing voice. She left us way too soon. In my opinion Linger is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@cannonball666]

It was her Irish accent and yodel in her singing that charmed me much like Patsy Cline's yodel/crying singing voice does.

[@roymartin500]

I was "punker than thou" in the late 80s/early 90s haha. But, Delores had me crushing hard. She could've told me to wear a suit and I would have. Her voice was so angelic. She IS so angelic.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen! Agree 1000% What's your favorite song by her?

[@roymartin500]

​@@ProfessorofRockI have to go with Linger because it was the song that caught me first. My Grandma was Irish but her accent wasn't that pleasant haha. I miss my Grandma too.

[@roymartin500]

​@@ProfessorofRock Btw, thanks for the reply. I appreciate your love for music and the way you tell the bands or the songs story.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!@@roymartin500

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha!@@roymartin500

[@BrandyStaples-d8l]

"Fast forward to January 15th 2018." No thank you. 😢 May she rest in peace. What a beautiful, talented soul.

[@rah2287]

Heard Linger for the first time 10 years after it released and I thought it was brand new. It's timeless and could be a hit today.

[@JPageRocks]

Dolores had one of those rare voices that could make a song like Jingle Bells sound beautiful. I'm old enough to remember when John Lennon passed away and where I was. The same holds true for Dolores, I was driving in my car when it came over the radio and it was like a gut punch. I was looking forward to her come back as a performer after taking time off to raise a family. As you said, gone way too soon.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing. Great comment.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

She and Karen Carpenter had angelic voices that were gone from us too soon.

[@thetitleisours1]

She passed away way too young. I agree with you, that voice was so unique. Good thing they removed the Sauce from Cranberry Sauce. That would make it sound like it belongs in the Monty Python skit "Rock Notes"

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right?

[@grimTales1]

Does John mutter 'Cranberry sauce, cranberry sauce' under his breath at the end of Strawberry Fields?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Although I thought Cranberry Sauce was a clever name, shortening it to just the Cranberries was the right move.

[@thermidorthelobster4645]

It wasn’t Cranberry Sauce. It was The Cranberry Saw Us.

[@thetitleisours1]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Agree :)

[@TexasWpodApe]

I am a 64 year old Texas gentleman and I cried through this whole video. The day before her passing I had a friend listen to several cd of the Cranberries to show him that her voice was really angelic and not always harsh like on the song Zombies. He called me up the next day and asked if I had heard about that Dolores chic and I said no. When he told me I couldn't stay on the phone for crying. I'm not like this for no one. I didn't cry when my mother first died, it took a month. I miss this woman so much. Thank you for another great story and thanks for sharing it with us fans.

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Such a shame. What a loss, to her children, family, & mates.

[@ProfessorofRock]

RIP

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It was such a difficult loss.

[@teressareeves5856]

I remember when 'Linger' came out, it was so quietly intense. It was an instant hit with us

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know what you mean!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

As it should be!

[@hulenbryant5637]

Another fantastic lecture from the quintessential Professor of Rock. I look forward to every video as an absolute treat. The best content out there covering all the music I love.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Many thanks!

[@themattlewisexperience]

This video made me cry 😢. She was amazing. Excellent vid, Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flavellinator]

Dolores had some good taste in music, and I love that accent in her voice... It just set her apart!

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!

[@Reprodestruxion]

It’s those Rrrrrrr’s

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

She gave her songs an Irish twist!

[@Rossturnerphoto]

I didn’t realize it had been so long since she passed. I remember being saddened to hear the news when she died, but hearing you describe the circumstances of her death and recount her legacy, it nearly brought me to tears. I wasn’t even the biggest cranberry fan, but Dolores had such an amazing voice, and I love their first album so much.they certainly had some other great songs and albums as well, but nothing tops linger and dreams in my books for my favorite songs of not their catalog, but of the 90s. Dolores passing definitely left a big hole.

[@ukulelegothboy]

I just want to say that I love this channel. You have such a gift. The way you can pull us back through the decades with such a gentle and energetic touch. My friend, this is your calling, and I can't thank you enough for sharing it!. Please count yourself among the greats of music history. You deserve it! I also really respect the fact that you have one sponsor. Your passion for their product really shines through. Please keep on keepin on.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Thankfully college radio didn't let this amazing debut album go unnoticed! What an amazing talent musically and lyrically Dolores ORiordan was to write and sing these songs we all felt. I believe Linger will live in movies and culture forever. The brightest stars burn the shortest. Rest in Peace❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. What's your top track by her my name?

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@ProfessorofRock I absolutely love Zombie, which you have a fantastic episode on, and I really love Ode to my Family, I felt this one came straight from her heart. Very distinctive voice and so emotionally charged

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!@@MyName-pl7zn

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of my friends at school loves this song dearly.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@MyName-pl7znBeautiful songs! I really miss college radio and how it broke so many bands in the 80s and 90s.

[@stevenmunden3875]

My dad took me when I was a kid to see The cranberries at the Royal Albert hall, it was my first concert and one of my greatest memories. My dad bought me a green Cranberries t shirt that was sold there and was a beloved item. Then covid came and I was trapped in Spain visiting my parents as my father's health was declining. When I returned to the UK I found that rats had infested my home destroying so so much including my prized t-shirt and then I lost my father to cancer. If anyone reads this and ever comes across a Cranberries green t-shirt from that 90's concert please please let me know. Thank you, especially if you read all this

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

I had the pleasure of meeting the members of the band after a gig at The Greek Theater in LA....it was (of course) a great concert but I was especially impressed with them as people... Delores was SO warm & kind with young fan, giving the young girl a piece of her jewelry and I ended up played Twister with a couple of he guys .. just nice cool people. So sorry for their (and our) loss. She was wonderful.

[@brucewatts8447]

I remember that I liked this song when I heard it on the radio in the 90's. I recently watched a reaction to Linger and something clicked in my head and I can't stop listening to it over and over. This was 3 days ago and I have listened to it a couple dozen times. Interesting that this was the first song she wrote with the Cranberries. It is a haunting masterpiece and 36 seconds in when the strings start playing and Dolores O'Riordan's voice comes in I get goosebumps every time. Thank You Professor!

[@zeusgsxr]

I appreciate that Professor educates, and adds a layer of knowledge and further understanding of the songs we grew up with. Thanks for adding value, instead of mindless content.

[@ronharlan665]

Gone much too soon. Haunting voice. RIP Delores.

[@maverick4177]

Zombie is one of the most powerful songs about “the troubles” and seeking peace RIP Delores 😘

[@IslamicOrigins]

Fabulous tribute to Delores. I remember seeing her with the band, waiting for a flight in Shannon Airport in the mid 1990s, probably for a tour in the US. She was a phenomenal singer. She had a knack of singing in a way that made it sound like two voices were harmonising.

[@DRE_vid]

Dolores O’Riordan simply KILLED ME. What an amazing, emotional voice. So distinctive. She could sing the phone book and I'd be listening. RIP.

[@lonewolfrcs1331]

RIP Delores O'Riordan.

[@ProfessorofRock]

!!!

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

We must let her music linger on.

[@ronmckee9019]

Cranberries are amazing. They played 2 Philadelphia shows back on August 17th & 18th 1999 Me & my best friend since we were 6 years old and he was 2 days older than me, who passed a couple of years ago, found out about the show the day of. We couldn't get tickets, so we went down and partied in the parking lot & even though we were outside, we could hear the music & that amazing voice perfectly. It was an amazing show. We had a ball walking around the lot, puffing & doing balloons. We ended up hanging with these Dudes that were selling the balloons & they kept just handing them over. My Homie passed out as you do when doing too many balloons, and the dude we met jumped over him to help him & make sure he was ok. Me knowing my Homie like i did knew that when he came to & this Dude he didn't really know was over him, he was going to assume they fought and he probably got dropped so i was pulling Dude away from him trying to tell him, he wasn't understanding fast enough, so I'm trying to drag the Dude away to save his life, lol. Right on que my Boy opens his eyes, realizing he's on the ground and I'm pulling the other Dude off him, he jumps up starts swinging on the Dude, I'm yelling i told you, but i bear hugged my man and yelled you fished out, he's trying to help you. He at 1st didn't believe me and was like wtf, i had to scream at him if Dude hit you, believe me, I'd have slumped him, he's trying to help you. Then he realized i was probably telling him the truth so he chilled out. All these dudes that were there that we met and were hanging with were like yous are some crazy @$$ wild Dudes. LOL Crazy Times. 20 years old wild @$$ kids. They were probably looking at us pretty suspect after all that but we ended up staying there all night with no other incidents. Great Show, and another awesome memory with my Brother. R.I.P. ToyBoy.

[@yankeetango]

Dolores's sad, untimely demise hit me harder than most. I absolutely love her voice. Any time I hear a Cranberries song, I'm at the same time joyous and tearful. It's bittersweet since her passing.

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

I still remember going downtown to see them perform on the mall in D.C.. They say 10,000 people showed up instead of the 3,000 they expexted. The concert only lasted for 1.5 songs. Her voice was amazing.

[@artistnasicat1306]

Early nineties, first year in college. My female classmates singing Linger during breaktime. Some memories just stuck with you.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rogerdeahl9629]

❤ RIP Delores O'Riordan. The Cranberries. Love Linger.......... the band did ballads and speed songs with equal aplomb. Thanks Professor! Another great start to the week!

[@Thin-n5u]

❤

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They could conquer any style of song.

[@sullyspub7087]

I was lucky enough to have met her on multiple occasions. Don Burton is a friend, although I haven’t seen him in years. Rip Dolores

[@anthonyseta4566]

I absolutely love the Cranberries. As I recall, I first started hearing the Cranberries around 1993 or 94 or so. I always thought the music was beautiful but at the time I was still hung up on the old school stuff of Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, etc... so in my early 20s I truly failed to appreciate this phenomenal force of Dolores O'Riordan and the Cranberries. I've made up for that past error, and seemingly not two days pass now without listening to Linger, Ode to my Family or Zombie. A few months ago I shared a thought with a friend about how impactful I felt the death of Dolores. I could not and still cannot describe it, but I knew that in a world full of so much ugliness and misery, that something beautiful was removed on that day in January of 2018. My buddy listened and agreed. Cool! I'm not alone. Thank you for this wonderful video today.

[@cherylbralick7110]

I absolutely LOVED the Cranberries. Made me so sad to hear of her passing. Still love listening this band

[@pawacoteng]

Dreaming my dreams is my favorite. Her low notes are heavenly.

[@DildoBoi]

Yes!

[@scootover7]

Cranberries are awesome, love Linger, Dreams, Zombie and Free To Decide are my favorites

[@popquizzz]

I remember hearing Linger for the first time and was blown away by the richness that whaled through what seemed to be melodramatic pipes reminiscent of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound productions, but with a character and clarity that seemed near impossible as it reverberated through my Pioneer System in spectacular stereophonic symphony. O'Reardon is a lost treasure for all times. Thank goodness her voice has been preserved.

[@scottarnest8980]

PoR on the way to 1 million. You deserve way more. Thanks for documenting the music, I always learn something.

[@MNATrevor]

I don’t subscribe to much on here any more BUT that Casey Kasem voice, the detail, and the music you cover. You’ve earned a subscribe. Keep up the awesome work.

[@fnjesusfreak]

"Linger" was just the kind of stuff I wanted to hear back then - still is one of my fav songs. "Everybody Else..." is still one of my fav albums.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregbuckley7596]

She wad truly an amazing icon. So sad how she died young; but we will always be grateful for this beautiful gift she gave us. Someone once said, "It's better to burn put then fade away," perhaps many great musicians believed that. RIp Delores, we will always love you.

[@AngelicusImmortus]

An incredibly emotional and truly epic voice. Much loved and much missed. “Linger” is astonishing “Zombie” is so powerful (no cover has ever come close) ❤❤ Love you lady ❤❤

[@davidanderson-wn4ep]

Edie Brickell is one of the greatest female singers from that period, great lyrics and great delivery. Super clever. Thanks for the video. Dolores and the Cranberries gave us lots of great songs, she'll be missed.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Couldn't agree more!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love What I Am.

[@bricks_in_space]

The Cranberries were my favorite band from the moment I first heard Dreams. The first two albums were constantly on repeat in my dorm room. Dolores' voice touched my soul. It was strong and powerful but also so vulnerable. She was the embodiment of all those feelings you felt in your late teen and early twenties but didn't know how to express. I had the good fortune to see them on tour twice. One of the Live CDs i bought later was from one of those concerts in Detroit in the mid 90's. Dolores was also my first female musician crush. Setting off a long life of beautiful voices along the way. Thanks so much for featuring this group and this song, It still haunts me to this day, and Dolores' passing makes it hurt just a little bit more. It is timeless to me.

[@mikenixon2401]

Well, as I've said previously it is always good to learn even if something does fit my preferred genre or era. Good job. You truly did your homework, as always. Now, I will admit she does have a stand out voice and musical skill. Thanks for your work.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelD6287]

Linger is one of those songs that take me right back to my early 20s, and is nostalgia-heavy in a big way. Really miss the Cranberries, but I'll always enjoy their whole discography. Thanks professor!

[@nddst77]

I was just talking about them last week. Delores was born the same day and year as my wife which I never knew! So sad she died at such a young age. Tragic...

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very tragic.

[@speedfreak8200]

You never knew your wife ?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Dolores is younger than both of my parents. Even more tragic.

[@DarkTypeWriter]

Simply one of the greatest voices ever recorded. Her voice brought alt rock into the mainstream, for a while.

[@bigdaddy7119]

The Cranberries with her at the front provided a big part of the soundtrack to my life in my early to mid 20’s in the 90’s. When I first got to my duty station in Germany and walked into my unit’s favorite bar, the first song I heard playing was “Zombie”. She had SUCH an amazing voice, and if you haven’t already heard her covering Fleetwood Mac’s “Go your own way”, you’re missing out! Such a waste when she passed, and in such a needless way. 😢

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know what you mean!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

She killed it on the Mac cover.

[@bigdaddy7119]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yes she did!!!

[@marlostimpson5881]

I first heard Linger on the radio station CFNY in Toronto, where the Cranberries became one of my favourite bands ever. And I was lucky enough to see them a few times in Concert.

[@Code.Name.V]

Damn...Dolores could wail

[@modemacabre]

On holiday in Limerick in '91 I was told about this band, but there was not a gig that week. A couple years later I still remembered their name and was able to catch them at Tip's in New Orleans, opening for The The. They were amazing and Delores voice just goes through you in the best way. Plus I got to talk to them after the set and they were the nicest people, especially Delores. I told her about being in Limerick and she was hanging on my every word. She truly made my evening.

[@scottbucklin819]

I remember having the song described to me by a friend who was a big fan of alternative rock. I was a club disc jockey, someone who wanted a song with a beat, regardless of the words. The song spoke to me. Her raspy Irish voice and ability to convey true emotion in her music was something I had never heard, before or since. Rest in Peace, Delores, you have made your mark in music history.

[@donlum9128]

Sad to hear how she past. I have lost several friends due to drugs. RIP

[@ProfessorofRock]

RIP

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So sorry. 😢

[@theallseeingmaster]

The first time 'Linger' played on the radio, I had to pull over; I had to listen. Her voice is so compelling... and remains so.

[@brentcox7772]

Cool story and songs! So talented! RIP Delores!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Brent!

[@geraldweissburg8618]

Adam, you are the Master at framing musical history. Here, you framed the personalties, the writing, the success breakthrough and the themes of Linger. You da bomb, dude!

[@VicHockeyFan]

THANKS so much for doing this, Adam. So good. I think next time, "Dreams".

[@jeffingram6200]

Thank you so much for covering this. I've been watching you for a while. The cranberries is my favorite band of all time and this little history lesson and tribute was done so respectfully and with such honesty. I absolutely love it. Thank you again!

[@TheShadowKarl]

The Cranberries were my favorite band in 93 and they stayed my favorite band for a couple of years back then. To this day they're one of my favorites.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure! Thanks for sharing

[@sigcrazy7]

Thank you for this video. I was in college in the early 90s, and was one of those people who bought into The Cranberries very early. I spent the 90s listening to U2, The Cranberries, The Cors, Enya, and others. I clearly have an Irish band addiction, but there’s no rehab for it. I did not know the circumstances surrounding Delores’ death. It seems that fantastically talented female singers shouldn’t mix alcohol and bathtubs. It seems to take them way too early.

[@IamM71]

Absolutely beautiful tribute .

[@n_baileyname2698]

They were downright amazing!!! Her voice is at the top of the charts for one of the most distinctive voices ever.

[@ramonaboggio7402]

I didn't plan on crying today.😢 RIP Dolores gone way too soon.

[@MarcSmithCPISales]

College Radio broke so many bands. I remember hearing REM and Hootie (during different years) before they "broke it big" on WVFS, the FSU student radio station in Tallahassee. It would be interesting to hear the professors take on the importance of College Radio stations to so many bands/artists.

[@wayne_twentyfive]

"Linger" is an excellent song indeed .. But "Zombie" will always be the song that I will remember Dolores and The Cranberries for .. One of the very best songs from the 90s, it is justifiably iconic .. And when combined with the very confronting but totally captivating official video, it becomes totally unforgettable .. RIP Dolores .. You were brilliant.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for commenting!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Zombie!

[@emilianozapata7690]

I "AM" a huge fan of "The Cranberries", I have all of their albums, singles, b-sides and rare songs. I went to see the in concert every chance I could. They were simply "AMAZING" live. I was instantly in love with Dolores when I first herd her voice, and even more when I saw what she looked like. She actually blew me a kiss from the stage at one of their concerts, as I was front and center at the edge of the stage. . . Fergal Lawler (the drummer), walked right to me after the main set and gave me one of his drumsticks. I also went to see Dolores when she toured on her own/solo. I cried a few times that week when she died. The Cranberries and Dolores O'Riordan's albums are one of my most treasured album collections, along with my Smiths and Morrissey albums collection. Thank You for doing a video on them!!

[@Thin-n5u]

She epitomizes the powerful, clear non - gravelly voice of a female singer, yet still can't hold a candle to Annie Haslam

[@T.Maximus]

Funny cause I never even heard of Annie.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You think?

[@spenceralridge4958]

That may or may not be true (never heard of Annie Haslam) but I guess my question is - why is Annie Haslam relevant to Deloris and the Cranberries? She can’t sing like Karen Carpenter either but so what? She was and always will be an original. Isn’t that enough?

[@Thin-n5u]

​@@ProfessorofRockI doubt you've even heard of Annie

[@Thin-n5u]

​@@spenceralridge4958 everything is relative

[@josephdegreeff9470]

When Delores would do her vocal orchestrations on the songs you would be just be taken to another world. Haunting, beautiful and powerful. No one sounded like her. A true talent lost to our world.