Linger (acoustic Cranberries cover) - Brenda Andrus, Mike Massé and Jeff Hall

[@mikemasse]

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[@fouledanchor06]

Thanks for sharing this info. My wife and I will be in NYC during that time and will definitely get tickets!

[@richatlarge462]

I live in Sacramento but your videos are pushing me over the edge, and I will try to drive down to L.A. for the show.

[@chuckgetman5401]

Absolutely! All his covers are spot on.. Got to see him live in November..1st time. Great show! If he performs near you you NEED to go! he puts his fingerprints on the originals..often times better !

[@michpackfan]

Still waiting in metro Detroit

[@mikemasse]

fouledanchor06 Brenda will be there and will sing this with us. 👍

[@hockinghillsalive3624]

I can't believe that dude is hitting those high ass backing vocals!! Yes!!

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

Had to look twice to b sure; great voice

[@carrolllaw]

Yeah, a guy singing high harmony for a girl is impressive!

[@redwulf509]

mike masse is legend.

[@villarrealmarta6103]

Telum-X very cool. Amazingly impressive

[@eastcow]

Amazing harmony for the guy 😱

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

I still say this is the best cover of this song, ever.

[@tsy0704]

Agreed!

[@martygerlach5799]

She should be the NEW singer for the Cranberries, bring back the original members of the Cranberries ♥️🙏🏻

[@devanshdwivedi6558]

There’s no Cranberries without Dolores.

[@brentrogers6025]

By a mile….

[@troyfore5355]

100 percent

[@GoldenFingerPIcker]

Long time fan. I have posted before. I told my mom about your cover and played it for her. She loved it. Actually better than original. She loved this version. She passed last friday and I am sitting here remembering good times. Our conversation about your cover of this song and i'm listening for the 500th time in honor of her. I love this so much. Thank you

[@mikemasse]

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories. ❤️‍🩹

[@DougMarks-yq2fh]

100 !) percent feel for you! You now have my feelings wrapped around your finger! SORRY for your loss>

[@kerrywsmyth]

That falsetto harmony was impossible to believe. I kept saying to myself that has to be a track. But I kept seeing Mike APPEAR to be singing it, like no way.

[@voiceofjava]

😂😂😂 i thought i was the only one

[@natlovell122]

Absolutely insane!

[@DougMarks-yq2fh]

I agree. I’ve been sucked into Mike and his skill level for about two weeks now. Listening it his covers of Africa and More Than A Feeling are mind blowing!

[@seanm4105]

December 2024 - still listening to this. Still one of my favorite covers of all time.

[@jane5049]

Right here with you!

[@iPickBadUsrnames]

Here I am back here in 2024 and it’s still the most beautiful cover of linger I’ve ever heard

[@kyfc.9308]

@@MUDDRAGGERRC Me too !

[@EldeNova]

Ya. Better than the original, to me. Good sound.

[@DavidGarza-oe5fd]

Adam Sandler would be proud of this cover for his movie Click that's what got me to this great song and also where I worked for many years I would here it at all hours threw out the day and night shifts and always wonder who it was and now this song has always been now part of my heart and soul..

[@ZachOry1985]

2024, first time listening. This is so damn good.

[@leonardking84]

You won't find a better cover of this song anywhere.

[@DougMarks-yq2fh]

AGREED!

[@marcoguitarrista100]

This song reminds me of my childhood to adolescence, where there was a moment of peace, my parents were alive, my family was together and I just had to worry about going to school. On vacation I played outdoors with my friends, we had family gatherings, and I spent the entire vacation playing video games. Ahh the 90s, how good life is and at the same time it goes by so fast, I miss it.

[@beefydude77]

I share your feelings...

[@garyhighley9022]

Yeah the 90s were a good time...my teens to early 20s...still a kid.

[@ejoshcoron]

What video games come to mind?

[@mikef3726]

90s were fun. Life is so short. Enjoy every moment.

[@eddiecooper5986]

Can relate!! Good times

[@davidwright757]

12 years later, and I still can't stop listening to this. Man I love the Cranberries. RIP Dolores, forever in our hearts.

[@michaelashe5265]

The underwhelming applause always cracks me up after these incredibly well done songs.

[@STR8UPWITHU2]

must be REALLY GOOD pizza! I like this version better that the origional

[@ThePotatusMan]

I think the recording setup kind of blocks it out a bit

[@clarkdubya2]

I saw these guys several times when I lived in Park City, UT and it's no joke, the crowd gives a forced, gently clap afterwards. I think they are spoiled though because they play at The Pie so much. Mike has since moved to Denver, and I've turned a couple friends onto him and they love him. Him and Jeff are super nice guys and super talented. Highly recommend catching a show if you can.

[@Caaarrl94]

can always hear one dude muffled cheering with a mouthful of pizza

[@wperdew6078]

There has to be a Saturday night live skit in here somewhere about all the amazing preformances and little or no crowd reaction

[@juliabizzi]

The best Linger cover on all KZbin!

[@mcmxi6982]

you bet!

[@stephanieboyce4860]

Certainly is

[@aliceincokes]

Agree!!!

[@flaviogaleana8091]

Agree

[@jimmywalker6238]

Let's hear it for Brenda........Great vocals!!!

[@roadperk]

Anyone listing this still in 2019? Still one of the best covers!

[@steroidbrah]

S it really is

[@BomberMan1-1]

is the best

[@mirnautami1474]

Me!

[@rickycoope5295]

Just found this channel now I'm binging

[@patrickllaforge]

It really is!

[@hylegibzecabanlet5101]

Mike Masse’s music holds a very special place in my heart. My father used to play his songs all the time, and they filled our home with so much warmth and love. Listening to them now feels like I’m reaching out to a part of him, even though he’s no longer here. It’s bittersweet that these songs make me smile because they remind me of him, but they also make me miss him even more. Thank you, Mike, for creating something so beautiful that keeps the memories of my father alive in such a profound way.🥺🥺

[@mikemasse]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful comment. I am glad music helps keep your father’s memory alive.

[@21mph12]

"Let's hear it for Brenda". You betcher ass...she killed it! And I don't think there can be too many comments about Mike's backing vocals and Jeff's solid rhythm, so here's one more.

[@mickflynn9130]

Dolores O Riordan will never be dead while you are playing this. Just great!

[@insertgoodname4809]

He's doing the harmony live!!! GOD LEVEL!

[@EBUNNY2012]

This is what music is supposed to be. A few folks. In a pub. No theatrics really. Just heart. Soul. Some brew and some friends. Thank you!

[@santiago060787]

Solo corazón y alma me hiciste llorar esa es la esencia del ser humano

[@SH-wk8xj]

There has not been a year for the past 12 where I didn't listen to this at least once. Still breathtakingly beautiful.

[@carlphelps4098]

Absolutely ❤

[@nikeolabass]

This is how you do a fuckin' backup vocal! Bravo!

[@yosefronaldo]

Agree!

[@EmilyXiong1999]

Wow I thought it was a recorded backup vocal at first!

[@DxModel219]

wow incredible...

[@linbaranyi4920]

I'm hooked

[@haitiano1982]

fucking angelic shit

[@timanderson9466]

Talent is one thing, you have tons of it. But it's the song choices you perform. Incredible. Who would have thought you would be singing the high harmony on this song. Love all your vids

[@hockeybuilder1]

What separates. Is the talent. Not too many can cover what they cover. Simply incredible. When u coming to NorCal?

[@lancetop]

Tim Anderson Mike's vocals are simply stunning here.

[@kevincovey1358]

+Tim Anderson they cover so many songs in a unique way. each awesome

[@snidelywhiplash]

Indeed. The harmony vocal of this is NOT easy to sing.

[@timanderson9466]

I would love to see them live. KZbin doesn't give it justice.

[@iPickBadUsrnames]

Genuinely seriously perfect.

[@jasonhiggins7793]

Your falsetto harmony is badass!

[@jonatherton]

Don't know how many times I've liked this. Once a year for as long as can recall.

[@CrazyCow500]

man, those harmonies

[@ianmacvicar6332]

Listening again in January 2022. This cover is still one of the absolute best.

[@devanshdwivedi7811]

Can't stop listening in June!

[@maan1450]

The 9yrs old me remember this plying inside the car while my Mum was driving me and my sister popping bubblegums at the back seat. Those days when everything was still so blissful.

[@Toothlessfatguyplaysguitar]

Omg.... I got goosebumps. I have not seen harmonies like that since Layne Stayley and Jerry Cantrell from Alice in chains. GREAT JOB GUYS. I'M WATCHING THIS AGAIN, Absolutely beautiful, spot on!!!

[@mattroper4959]

Wow. This is amazing. And those backing vocals are CHILL INDUCING. Mike is simply that damn good. Unreal

[@shootrmgavin]

Brenda's vocals are so good!

[@boop8127]

Dolores would have approved.

[@lukas.prochazka]

she gone

[@dopiaza2006]

@@lukas.prochazka Hence 'would have'

[@yangerjamir0906]

She definitely would...still find it hard to believe she's gone. The Cranberries were a part of my teens. So many good memories.

[@liamrescorla6670]

Such a sad thing man

[@BowdenSpace]

Good thought

[@mikejfinch8216]

I started listening to your version of Africa and then spent the rest of the afternoon listening to everything else. Superb covers. Now to iTunes I go. Regards from a fan in Cape Town, South Africa.

[@nickstars]

+Mickey Jay I did the same-i'm hooked ;)

[@ruelbuenaventura6665]

+nickstars get hook in this song remember my highschool life.

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

+Mickey Jay Same here.

[@TheAndy7005]

+Mickey Jay same here!

[@KithiasDarkleaf]

I did the exact save thing Mickey, off a Reddit link. :)

[@iPickBadUsrnames]

I’ve shared and posted this as the THEEEE most perfect cover I’ve ever seen or heard

[@josephalmond3759]

This channel is too good to be true. Such a treasure.

[@philly-wb2hr]

Rest in peace to Delores O Riordan. This was a good cover .

[@anmolrulezzz]

One of the best :)

[@kacee6523]

Imo, better than the original

[@gagahksatria1539]

Her voices like dolores

[@thebadbatchgaming918]

I feel bad not knowing about this absolute perfect cover sooner. people like this need to be heard more than most of today's artists

[@SweatyWalrus]

Mike swallowed an angel.

[@chrispowell333]

Lmao

[@anshulduggal1777]

So accurately put up. Lol. 🤣

[@sooperalex15]

Linger is my favourite song. No tother song to me makes me feel the way I feel when I hear it. This cover was as close to as perfect as the original as I've ever seen and I've looked. Believe me, I've looked.

[@dollardeals01]

Hands down the best cover of this song. I've come back numerous times throughout the years just to relisten to this specific version of one of my favorite cranberries song.

[@Alex-sb4pp]

2 guys, a girl, a pizza place and some Cranberries. Perfect!

[@matt_man0005]

Alex Boykov with obviously a crowd who has no musical knowledge based on the applause because this is a spot on, fantastic cover. I'd rather listen to this than the original.

[@danielracovitan9779]

no, it is not perfect; this interpretation deserves more than a "pizza place"

[@austntexan]

Lol, awesome reference.

[@coryeller]

Beautiful. Made me cry. Much love to you all.

[@spawnedin71]

I literally have to watch this on a weekly basis........THIS is when magic happens........

[@novalinkful]

Unreal! Feel like im late to this 2024!!! Brilliant

[@iPickBadUsrnames]

I CAN NOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG!!!!! It’s perfect NO NOTES!!!! Genuinely perfection.

[@emdblues]

God damn that back vocal... When the song started I was looking for the synth player or something. :)

[@michpackfan]

me too!

[@yowassup46]

Same here. I was like where the hell back vocal was commin frm

[@electricimagesaustralia6899]

there is some backing synth they are playing along with. doesnt make their performance any less awesome though!

[@ikazuchioni]

I thought there was a cello, but it was the dude! ❤❤❤

[@raskar4551]

I listen to this a lot when life is too much to handle. All three of you are amazing and this rendition helps me feel better after something bad happens. Thank you for making this, you have one fan that will always appreciate it.

[@lee-or2nd]

The girls voice is perfect for this song she does an excellent job as does everyone else

[@sorahimoto4389]

I always come back to this version from time to time and cry a little over how good it is.

[@rohan1020]

The bass is simply amazing. In every song!!

[@trooper744]

2020 and still coming back to this one for the past 9 years..

[@Ryan-vq8wn]

Yup. E too

[@wickedwizard9005]

always and forever

[@mikemattocks9044]

2022, doesn’t change. For an emotionally charged song I can usually listen 4 or 5 times and then not react. ( eg Angel from Montgomery or Something). But not this one. Still gets me.

[@martypotaka3949]

Brenda your voice is beautiful and Mike your guitar playing is perfect great vocal as well. Awesome job guys.

[@CosmicPrawny]

Can lead vocals but can we please give some massive appreciation for the guitarist and his backing vocals. Great work 👍

[@brianholloway2529]

The man is absolutely perfect but the background is definitely selling this video.

[@RedmayneDeadmayne]

God this womans voice is amazing. Those soft vibratos at the end of each stanza makes my whole body tingle

[@mikemasse]

Couldn't agree more. One of my favorite voices on the planet.

[@RedmayneDeadmayne]

Oh my god the man himself responded! You're fantastic as well man, keep up the great work :)

[@pepperjam]

Mike Massé ...Bellissimo

[@murphyslawNYC4103]

Every cover that’s done by them is amazing blind melon and Africa are two of my favorite covers along with this

[@GoldenFingerPIcker]

I swear every time I want to be blown away by a cover, I always come back to this song you all have done. It is 100% the best cover out there. Not just by the cranberries, but all of them. Done to perfection !! Thanks for the past 8 years of this cover !! Don't get me wrong, I love your other stuff too, like Space Oddity, etc.....

[@jttx08]

Best cover I’ve ever of this song. Incredible!!! Amazing vocals and the harmonies from the guitarist push this to the next level. Delores would be proud.

[@Praxxus55712]

This is absolutely perfect. Thank you! :)

[@jackcojamco5073]

Yeah ...nice rendition....

[@willriosm]

I feel like this perfect vocal 😮😢🎉

[@BowdenSpace]

Brenda Rick and Mike this live recording still haunts me. Epic feel here.

[@topsykreets_]

What a harmonies between main vocal and back up vocal.

[@luciuswilliam2627]

This is hauntingly beautiful.

[@GulburzumZ]

I saw this video so many years ago, and still gives me the same feeling, its so beautiful and clean, and a great performance... definitely one of the best covers of this song, I wish I can listen to something similar at my country.

[@johnnyfrank8450]

Here I am watching it for the first time in 13 years since this posted. Absolutely unbelievable how good this is🚀

[@SuperBennett69]

I simply can’t watch this enough. How many times did they rehearse this, because it’s perfection! They all “stay in there own lane” and absolutely nail their own parts. The arrangement, the vocals.....just unreal!!

[@WillieNero]

Jeff Hall is the MAN!

[@leesmartin]

4 years later I binge watched so many covers of this great song last night (probably 25 covers), and I always come back to this one and watched it 5 times today and now on repeat. So perfect in every way

[@geebee380]

I guess I should stop looking then. I thought I was the only who binges covers😆

[@choward9304]

2024 coming across this…….excellent cover!

[@martinblack781]

Goosebumps.....

[@DixieWhiskey]

Its painful how good this is.

[@waspoza]

Brenda has beautiful voice. Perfect for this song.

[@martinc1415]

I am from Ireland, I know she would be honoured and amazed by your talent, well done folks RIP DOLORES, Brenda ! Mike and everyone involved, been on this channel for years but never commented, thank you so much for letting me introduce you guys to everyone I know.

[@paperbackreader806]

Thank God for talented people. You have to go looking for it nowadays, but it's out there to be found. When you find it, you literally touch the ceiling!

[@piotrmolik7664]

2k21 and I'm still listening !! Greetings from Poland !!

[@qlqnen]

I don't know why but that "you know I'm such a fool for you" part keeps giving me goosebumps. Fantastic cover.

[@lawrencebenavente5223]

Mike , your harmonies are perfect bro.

[@MrARYOJATI]

The best cover of Linger.

[@Deron-Wilkes]

Magnificent…I’m speechless

[@elgatoremendado1115]

The Backing Vocals are just Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marcosassmar3411]

This is one hell of a backing vocal! Simply awesome.

[@topsykreets_]

2017 and STILL. nothing can beats this awesome cover version.

[@lennya.2248]

whenever I search for song covers, I always look for this vid. BEST COVER EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@alansimon1354]

Wow Brenda you sound just like Dolores. Beautiful cover folks 🙏

[@marijanaprica7041]

Mike, thank you for this. From across the oceans. Literally. And thanks to Brenda too, she's just magical ❤️

[@EerieBetrayal]

this song makes me depressed as hell yet totally at peace at the same time and has ever since i first heard it when i was a wee lad.

[@seanyboyoc]

Dolores RIP. This is a great version of the song, Excellent.

[@604cuinkillah]

I really can't believe how high level the vocals AND the guitar are. Usually, it's one of the other but wow💔💔💔

[@kangkeunrhee3503]

Man. Dolores would be so proud of this. I hope she can hear this in Heaven.

[@gregmitchell6213]

Greg Mitchell As a singer, cover performer, guitarist I am super-critical of other cover acts. Found Mike Massé on Spotify on some acoustic cover playlist two weeks ago, now it’s all I have been bumping in the car. I’m most impressed when he pulls out a song like “Leader of the Band” and actually nails the fingerstyle. Mike’s incredible talent goes without saying, but what is most remarkable is his uncanny attention to detail. Lots of talented acts out there, but the ones that can forensically scrub, and then memorize every note in their repertoire are among the elite. Would love to play a gig with this guy.

[@mikemasse]

So kind of you, Greg. Thanks for that.

[@stephencasper87]

It's impossible for these guys to make a bad cover. They knock everything out of the park!

[@meg_andru]

My mother-in-law is so talented!!

[@AAAskeet]

The best

[@Larissa-sx6kr]

Que fofa :))

[@brendaandrus]

Thanks, dear DIL. Love you!

[@AAAskeet]

@@brendaandrus Hi Brenda,I bet I watched your linger cover 20-30 times.Makes me happy.

[@meg_andru]

Jason Karl yes she is!

[@brenthildebrand886]

Perfection.................................is like watching the cranberries.............................

[@michpackfan]

I think this is in the TOP 5 of all the songs on his channel, and the best cover ever!

[@tjjamison1736]

Her dialect is insanely good. Sounds very close to Dolores O'Riordan. Awesome job on all parts!

[@Jomster777]

Dude can hit high notes like the women in the original song, and I think that's actually awesome! Actual talent

[@hercavotica]

Dude should have an album of his own already! In the era of butt songs, he's a gem!

[@reasantos9325]

😍😍😍😙😙

[@StokieDave]

Just want to say I never get tired of listening to these. This and the Africa cover just blew me away. The harmonies and song choices are simply amazing and bring it all togethor. Its a shame I am in the UK as I would love a chilled night out and listen to this all night. If you came over here you could easily make your money back in gigs while having s holiday. If there was an album I would be first in line. Amazing talent.

[@JimDandy69]

Looks like they are coming to London soon! I wish they were coming to the southeast USA! This is crazy! Stumbled on Africa video that shocked my brain and I can't stop listening, now this beautiful cover... Some serious serious talent in these videos!

[@seanm4105]

Still listening to these videos in 2022. Amazing talent all 3 of you!

[@davidwithers8758]

Perfectly done !❤