Dreams - The Cranberries, 1993

Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries perform ‘Dreams’.
Introducing The Cranberries, Pat Kenny reads out a few of the things critics have been saying about the Limerick band.
No band since The Smiths have sounded quite so spectacularly vulnerable.
These are the most beautiful notes you’ll ever get to hear outside La Scala.
The lineup features Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, Feargal Lawler and Dolores O’Riordan.
The band perform the song ‘Dreams’ from their debut album ‘Everyone Else is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’
This episode of ‘Kenny Live’ was broadcast on 6 March 1993. The presenter is Pat Kenny.
‘Kenny Live’ was a Saturday evening talk show on RTÉ Television presented by Pat Kenny. First broadcast on 15 October 1988 it ran until 22 May 1999.

[@HelenFire420]

No matter how bad the sound mixing was, it couldn’t hide Dolores’s angelic vocals. Rest in peace, We all love you! 💜

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

Ha and boy was this mixed terribly haha amazing she still sounds so good

[@fernandooliva3764]

Es verdad yo la amo y soy argentino.t extrañamos dolores

[@paulpaulsr1535]

The Best

[@raindog8684]

I was thinking the same thing. So much talent.

[@JoseTorres-kg9ou]

Did they turn off her mic and used her in person voice? That's what it sounds like to me.

[@BrayTube]

I swear the entire RTE live sound department consisted of a single reverb button with two settings: Empty Oil Tanker and Off.

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Ask Johnny Rotten)))

[@gearoid9835]

​@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052 well said.

[@erik_griswold]

At least this was live and not lip-synched like TOTP.

[@Paul-sl9zm]

@Erik Griswold If TOTP was "live" 90% of those singers would've refused to go on it for fear of being embarrassed by their terrible voices and therefore sabotage their own careers.

[@rudygracia5573]

She did EXCELLENT! considering,No where to hide with no effects!BONE DRY!

[@Alanoffer]

I always liked the way her Irish accent came through in her singing ,

[@bills6093]

Yes, like in the video "ode to my family".

[@PB111627]

Her Limerick accent

[@user-dc7um4pr3f]

What's incredible to me is there is like zero reverb on her voice and she's still dominating. That's so hard to hit those notes even with a little extra umph coming from the reverb and she's just like "nah I'm good." RIP Delores!

[@paulrichards6894]

never heard of the song till i watched the brilliant derry girls..........great voice great song

[@mwbrada]

Dolores was incredible, Dolores is missed dearly.

[@TheEarlHaight]

She saves this performance clearly

[@hux2000]

I have to assume you don't have that good an ear for music, because she's clearly pitchy in this performance at several points. She was always much better in the studio than on the stage.

[@musicmatti]

and she did´nt improve intonation over 30 years@@hux2000

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries Dreams, primitive wailing, howling, cries from thousands of years ago, a very rare and most brilliant beauty, A song that will last forevermore

[@petersmall1574]

Keening.

[@ronaldjones7092]

Goosebumps every time. The one and only. Special person.

[@stephenbenfatti2809]

​@@ronaldjones7092so beautiful!

[@bruceb5481]

Perfection 😮

[@michaelrobinson9952]

Gorgeous

[@EddieAntMusic]

As a middle aged Mexican American who grew up poor in what was essentially the ghetto, one of the most beautiful things about music is to hear the beautiful melodies of all the different cultures from around the world. What else besides music could someone like me and where I grew up have such a beautiful experience with another person’s culture? There’s something beautifully primitive about listening to the faint sound of ancestors, and some artists are really good at channeling their ancestors, the cranberries was one of those bands. Gorgeous melodies, and Delores had such a beautiful accent to compliment those melodies.

[@guitarmetaldemon]

Same here!

[@OsvaldoR10]

DELOREAN... 🖤 I hopped on the Modern Delorean and went futuristic... Back to the future....

[@doroteoarango4840]

pinche pocho escribe bien el español

[@setialphasix]

What a lovely comment!

[@Southernguitar74]

Thanks for your great comment. You summed it up perfectly.

[@slak96u]

Never has a woman seemed so vulnerable , yet powerful. What a talent Dolores.

[@Discover-Ireland]

Beautiful voice..lord rest her beautiful soul

[@finolaomurchu8217]

I know☘️

[@joeseymour4073]

😌😔☘️

[@barrypower7259]

No bullshit voice effects just unbelievable passionate singing. What a voice. Rip 🙏

[@tsemiu]

Did you not hear the sound effects in the beginning and end? This song is supposed to have them. Someone fucked it up.

[@kalkhan208]

Dolores had a voice that rivaled a siren on a stormy, shipwrecked night, as well as the majestic and heart-warming voice...😊

[@kalkhan208]

*of an Angel!

[@elzorro7of9]

she had a voice like a bad shite evacuating at a rapid pace

[@RongleBringer]

lucky for Odysseus she wasn't one. Hard to resist even tied to the mast with earplugs in

[@evidentress1]

Her voice still gives me chills. ❤️😔

[@richardbertetto9085]

Her voice this song if I were made of wax I would melt

[@leegoddard1253]

ENDovCHAT XXXXXXXXXXXXXX RIP Delores XXX

[@schmikeMS]

No !!"

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Great group . RIP sadly missed beautiful voice .

[@golec8239]

What a nice thing to not just blast into the song but to introduce all the band members by name. I’m sure it gave them extra motivation

[@gc8972b]

gave me the impression it made dolores more nervous. funny

[@JonHop1]

​@@gc8972bmaybe she was still super young here

[@quetzalliband]

class band, class live performance, beautiful Dolores, God rest her.

[@ricardolicon7696]

But what a boring audience....

[@axelhorb1223]

@@ricardolicon7696 NPC Pfizerised

[@ShineMedia1]

A unique voice and beauty. It's very sad that you didn't stay here longer Dolores but you left a legacy with your voice that reaches into and tugs at the soul.

[@Paul-sl9zm]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@8825able1]

My favorite from Dolores. Voice of an angel. So vulnerable, yet so powerful.

[@TheGazza83]

God rest her. What a powerful voice

[@elzorro7of9]

that was shite

[@Lost_Soul7711]

One of my favorite 90’s bands. I would listen to this album a lot when going through break ups

[@suino1433]

What the fk is break ups?

[@CactusJacksEar]

​@@suino1433 the end of relationship???

[@bpfromowc]

Wow. Her voice was truly incredible.

[@paullasky6865]

2023. I never realised quite how spectacular they were at the time. And how much they remind me of the stone roses

[@mrstacyj9496]

2023 I just heard a cover of "Dreams" on the LL Bean youtube commercial. I just had to hear the real thing so I wouldn't be sad.

[@Sandberm]

Jesus, that was perfect! Her voice, just everything really. Its so heartbreaking she's gone.

[@zilazilazila]

I was five when this song came out, and I still get the chills when I listen to it. We miss you, Dolores. I'm so thankful for you.

[@Music.Lover124]

The song "Dreams" by The Cranberries, so brilliantly embodied by the ravishing Dolores O'Riordan, who died much too soon, with her breathtakingly beautiful, poignant voice, is a powerful musical work of art that expresses the longing for a better future and a better life. With powerful imagery and poetic lyrics, the song speaks of hope for change and a world beyond suffering and pain. It is about the idea that dreams and wishes have the power to change reality and offer an escape from the challenges of everyday life. At the same time, the song conveys a message of confidence and optimism, that even in the darkest moments there is still a spark of hope and light. The lyrics and melody encourage one to believe in one's dreams and goals and to overcome life's obstacles. Ultimately, the song speaks of the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to keep going and strive for something better despite all odds.

[@kristianpetersen4178]

Very deep I am unaccustomed to such deep thinking in forums like this I completely loved your comment.

[@Music.Lover124]

@@kristianpetersen4178Thank you so much for your appreciation.

[@user-nu5ku8rr6m]

I actually thought that's it's pretty good too...

[@BosworthMcG]

Chat gpt wrote that huh

[@Music.Lover124]

@@BosworthMcG I'm sorry, Bosworth, if you sometimes feel challenged by different styles of communication because your deep-rooted narcissistic offence influences your actions. If everyone who is more skilful with words than you are artificial intelligences, then you must be the only natural intelligence left, because it's hard to believe that anyone is intellectually weaker than you.

[@pronzac]

Her voice was the essence

[@juanjuanes2201]

Q.E.P.D. Dolores, gracias por hacernos soñar con tu voz, en esos noventas increibles!!!!

[@whompbiscuits8930]

I still miss her.

[@Mike_Toulon]

Everything about Dolores was beautiful 😍 fans miss her.....😢

[@patbehe4674]

Wow! Lets not forget this band.

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

A super Irish rock band, RIP Dolores ! We miss u so much !

[@igor_timofeev]

What a brilliant woman she was! Incredible song! I've lot of CD's and tapes of Cranberries and still run it over and over again

[@triplethraet]

this is my favorite cranberries song. so beautiful. oml

[@MrScotts4050]

Why doesn't anybody make music like this anymore?

[@BonaVeeMusic]

I wonder too. It's a shame really 😢

[@tsemiu]

The song is good but this sounds terrible.

[@tsemiu]

Also music evolves. It has to.

[@JackSparrow-ct4mh]

@@tsemiu evolving should mean progress not regress

[@capnskiddies]

Possibly the most exciting thing to ever happen on Kenny Live.

[@conorsmith8551]

😂😂 the only exciting thing really , kenny was so boring . He’d put someone on ecstasy to sleep

[@andrewboland1062]

Wow!! I saw the Linger Performance on this show, and when Pat mentioned that video about Dolores and the lads performing Dreams before, I was thinking one day I'd love to see that performance, Thank you so much for uploading this!!! Such a gem

[@nelsongoncalves1830]

Linda apresentação ,uma acústica imensurável ..... ouço nitidamente a voz de um..ANJO...... ,🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤️❤️

[@bklynboombox]

Beautiful woman,Beautiful 1 of a kind voice,gone way too soon! RIP Dolores!💐💐🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@danieldoyle705]

That song will always be a song that we will always remember ❤

[@sallyso8308]

Best song of the 90s hands down!!

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

Amazing. Emotionally compelling. Beautiful. RIP Dear Delores, we miss you. We love you, always. 😢 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iyot1020]

i love listening and watching bands during their early yrs so raw and unfiltered just pure talent untouched by record label gimmicks

[@williambradfordbaldwin4386]

Another extraordinary musical female artist of genius caliber giving from the heart to our most thankful ears.....bless you bless you bless you DD!

[@davekiernan1]

Just brilliant,amazing. God bless Dolores..

[@bobnodzo535]

What powerful number and Voice!!

[@lsaravinda]

I wish I could hear more of her singing without words ... no disrespect to the lyrics but her pure voice singing takes me to another level

[@paulwren7649]

Absolutely adore her. She’s my age 52. Omg can’t believe she’s gone? So sad, feel emotional coz I fancy her. Love her songs. Hurts so much. God bless ❤xxxxxx

[@DashingDonal-og2gb]

What a loss it was to the world to lose such a lovely, talented girl. Bless you, Dolores.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Dolores had pure and raw talent, and she was a dream to us all...

[@happy_camper]

Dearly missed

[@helderfaria6890]

Espectacular Dolores tinha uma voz incrível ❤❤

[@ronaldbear1]

Love how raw it is

[@petercarmeci8317]

Great rendition of a great song from a great band!!

[@mypen.isbrown]

In mid-September 2018, bandmate Noel Hogan confirmed that the Cranberries band name would be retired after the release of their 2019 album, In the End. He stated: "We don't want to continue without Dolores, so we're just going to leave after this".

[@BruceLee-zd9bw]

Stunning performance, from a stunning lady. R. I. P 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnnyrock6576]

I love this well produced live performance. The mix is imperfect, which is great! Her voice is most prominent.

[@melissalannon7233]

One of my favorites!

[@NFTinvestments74]

Stunning, just stunning.

[@begumbulbul1287]

Omg this one is so precious 😍💐💐

[@lenajacobs501]

Man this was my go to song when my heart needed to be lifted up. I loved this song so much. Dolores voice was so beautiful. I played the heck out of that album. It was my favorite. Every song was a hit. But for me this song and Linger and Zombie and Pretty ❤ Rip Delores. We will never forget you beautiful angel.

[@scottblack9213]

Woeful sound from RTE as per usual. Took nearly a whole verse for the vocals to appear in the mix.

[@capnskiddies]

And spent the whole song adjusting volume & reverb with a shovel.

[@scottblack9213]

Wonder what he was actually doing for the first minute of the song ... Frantically turning knobs or just watching the performance with dribble crusts forming on the side of his mouth?

[@willhickman2578]

Shut up

[@karlwatson45]

The sound guy really sucks. That was piss poor

[@scottblack9213]

@@karlwatson45 1990's Ireland .. pure unadulterated Nepotism and Drunkenness

[@rossanderson6557]

She was so beautiful in person , presence and voice. Will always love you.

[@PTVplayer]

Just brilliant. Thank you 🫶

[@mattsmith5284]

This was one of the band's. That help lift me up when I was in a dark place. Thank you Cranberries

[@valmir530]

Meu Deus lá se vai 30 anos dessa apresentação e parece q foi ontem , saudades dela como era linda e como cantava maravilhosamente bem

[@eddiemoney1093]

My god she was so impossibly pretty here

[@noisebleed1980]

cry my eyes out like now! what a band!

[@daviemoloney6670]

Gem of a band and sad that she has left us

[@AstroTundraBASS]

Incredibly BEAUTIFUL in LOVE

[@hugh-iu7vo]

Love the band love the song Love the video

[@shaysweeney15]

Absolutely amazing! Impossible to pick a favourite song but this is always in discussion for me, that audience has no clue what they just watched

[@mjphoto45]

Angelic voice. Glad we still have her music

[@ronaldbear1]

Real love music. Love it x

[@buildbros871]

This is so beautiful! Unreal

[@georgeclarke163]

Beautiful girl. Gone far too young. Always remembered. Love from Toulouse, France.

[@dawnspiers6665]

Vibrant beautiful Dolores. No one could perform like this. Sleep easy 💞

[@dirkrichter1773]

I swear there the best..amazing singing and so young....great time..love it..❤❤❤❤❤

[@miguelbento5214]

Cara, que voz doce, maravilhosa, a dolores era muito linda também ❤

[@tatianatorres5830]

Beautiful voice 💕 🙏🏽

[@dario.caindman]

Que hermosa era Dolores... Del talento no hace falta que diga nada... Una crack.

[@Kjevois]

She's so beauty , Miss you Dolores.

[@hubertthegreat5076]

You know you’ll get a great song when you have someone announce a band in this style

[@tiagodossantosrobetti]

É impressionante o poder q a musica tem de nos levar para outra dimensão

[@faelrastephen6743]

The most beautiful thing I've seen in muy whole life❤❤❤❤

[@theavyguy5599]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@chadcampbell4970]

So beautiful 😢

[@audreybernardinelli8640]

Amazing 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@consumedbyai]

Timeless

[@hugobarrios362]

Impresionante 🙏❤👏

[@furkanaydogmus96]

Beatiful. :') I missed you so much. :(

[@JoaoJPSingerSongwriter83933]

One of the last great female rock voices she was so great incredible voice and very pretty miss her a lot so sad that she left much too soon!

[@jamesewanchook2276]

I love her!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifica.😭

[@mellyhernandez1709]

I love ireland ! I've been there twice and this song transports me there

[@barbarazorrilla-lequericaa7460]

Dolores, siempre serás grande!!!!❤

[@juanbarletta222]

Hermoso tema 😍

[@HalideHelix]

Just Brilliant

[@veggie-mannn]

Beautiful Dolores as always. Rest in Paradise sweet angel. ❤️

[@rob-robi]

oh that's so beautiful

[@giovanealves6406]

Às vozes são semelhantes Dolores e Senead O'conor! Aplausos do Brasil!

[@buildbros871]

The sound system can’t handle the power of Dolores’ voice ! Lezzzzgowwww!