"Linger" - (The Cranberries) Acoustic Cover by The Running Mates

[@mattlawson714]

That man is so great at understated harmonies. He knows how to let her voice shine and provide just enough background to make it perfect.

[@1StackMack]

Yes. Exactly that! Yes

[@midkort]

Yes!!!!

[@williamwhitlock9661]

Perfectly said

[@alkitzman9179]

Spencer does his Harmony correctly . He adds without drowning out Julie's lead. A lesson for all Harmony singers. You are to enhance the song without interfering with the lead vocal . The Running Mates are really rolling on this one

[@mattlawson714]

@@alkitzman9179 I’m terrible at harmonies because my voice is just very very distinct. Unless I’m singing with my buddy who has a similar voice.

[@garethrice1266]

It's 2024 and I'm here. Marvelous cover. The harmonies are gorgeous. Well done you two!

[@carrollbaltimore5694]

One of the best " Linger" covers I've heard!

[@jordanbridges]

Definitely

[@johnhill762]

Female voice fits perfectly with this song. So clean and clear.

[@Xpandableyouth]

There is the ORIGINAL song and then there is this PERIOD. A beautiful tribute to Dolores and what a beautiful cover. Just cant get over it . This has to be the best cover of Linger

[@Jimmy-qn6bc]

I agree 💯

[@ThesoriUK]

Does anyone have the taps for that intro by any chance?

[@ynkrfl3222]

Check out the one from royel otis- also great

[@leoloveyou2357]

​@@ynkrfl3222 Tidak cocok kalau yang menyanyikan laki-laki. Irama musicnya juga beda. Sedangkan the running mates ini karakter suaranya pun identik dengan dolores

[@emilysanto28]

I don't want to admit how many times I've watched/listened to this over and over.

[@lbj7481]

One of the "cleanest" cover I ever listened to. A beautiful tribute to Dolores.. great job guys!

[@robertfenton1499]

I miss her.

[@soycrashdrummer]

@@robertfenton1499 We all miss her dude! 😔

[@leandrorubio6594]

@@robertfenton1499

[@Boldrick75]

Oh yes,right.........R.I.P. Dolores 🥰

[@grahamharris8906]

I miss always ! Her vocal on linger was from the gods ! Not perfect ! A broken ! But that Irish accent underneath with her power voice . I can explain how much I love this song ! Impossible to get bored of ! Your kids will love it your mom . Even my nan loved it and she was 85 at that time . Touched everyone ❤

[@abigailhoch8611]

This made me sob. I honestly think I like this better than the original you can feel the passion so deeply. thank you too for blessing us with this beautiful creation 🙏🏼♥️

[@omahajim22]

Julie’s voice is built exactly for this song. Spot on, but makes it her own.

[@therunningmatesband]

Aw thank you so much!

[@justinmartin4841]

@@therunningmatesband amazing!

[@DaneRates]

​@therunningmatesband Can you send or post the intro solo notes he's playing at the start of of this song?

[@ZeedgeASMR]

I’m actually addicted to this. I can’t stop coming back

[@joeypilotte5864]

Same, I've had this going all day. Best cover of this song I've heard.

[@shamanllama]

Same and I found it about the same time as you 🎉 Cheers friend

[@AV-bz2zv]

This is what I love. Watch both of their strumming rhythm. It's like a mirror. So many people don't get into sync and rhythm with each other it makes it sound off. This is perfect musicianship.

[@DaP84]

Those people are unrehearsed, that's why they don't sync!

[@nidgeontour257]

Amen to that! x

[@tony791999]

agreed I was thinking the same thing

[@enjoyesk8978]

DaP84 they’re in sync

[@watcherwlc53]

@@enjoyesk8978 They are referring to the unnamed and unsynced others referred to in the OP

[@mikenaughton4298]

Beautiful sound. Her voice is rich.

[@azzajohnson2123]

Mike Naughton blows my fucking mind when I don’t hear this sort of talent in the main stream.

[@daverepole9283]

@@azzajohnson2123 so so true... really sad...

[@WayneStLouis-cy4ln]

Just me, but I believe I see a future solo career in her.

[@rr3114]

@@WayneStLouis-cy4ln no way. Check out their covers when Spencer sings lead. He matches Julie. Plus their harmonies are sublime.

[@ianstewart484]

@robbie G Eh?

[@kenkellam3691]

I could listen to this 100 times and not get tired of it.

[@jlpnopopprz]

I discovered this cover last week and I cannot stop listening to it on repeat. It’s my commute song these days

[@smithboyrd]

"If you could get by, trying not to lie..." Love that line. Beautiful song. Well done! RIP Dolores

[@johnnorth9355]

At last a current day female singer with a voice that does not whine or shout or otherwise annoy. What an amazing talent.

[@judahlerer5854]

Well said

[@reallivebluescat]

A compliment that puts everyone else down, what a gentleman

[@nickpezzello3066]

Carl-Fredrik L maybe it is accurate and it offends you.

[@reallivebluescat]

@@nickpezzello3066 no its not. its just an asshole thing to say

[@reallivebluescat]

@@nickpezzello3066 classic douche-comeback. "are you triggered!??"

[@hitokiribattousai473]

This beautiful cover makes me cry. Too much nostalgia 😭

[@andraxdosreis6570]

yes it is!! pure nostalgia!!

[@nioc00]

I'm Irish. I loved Dolores. You did a worthy interpretation (that's praise)!

[@mosin9105]

Calling this the best cover of this song is an understatement! This is truly a next level cover! Bravo!

[@paixaoforte6052]

*Linger* If you, if you could return Don't let it burn Don't let it fade I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude It's tearing me apart It's ruining every day I swore, I swore I would be true And honey so did you So why were you holding her hand? Is that the way we stand? Were you lying all the time? Was it just a game to you? But I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? Oh, I thought the world of you I thought nothing could go wrong But I was wrong, I was wrong If you, if you could get by Trying not to lie Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used But you always really knew I just want to be with you And I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? And I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?

[@sofyalauanda1598]

Thanksss

[@nova2wgn]

That song tears me up every time..memories of my late high school sweetheart beloved wife of 14yrs.It was her favorite song from The Cranberries..😔very well made rendintion

[@rosscocharman7679]

Mario Herrera sorry for your tragic loss. I can’t imagine what you have gone through. I’m sure she is somewhere much more beautiful than this world, watching over you and waiting patiently to be with you again one day.

[@nova2wgn]

@@rosscocharman7679 thank you,for those kind words,gonna be eight years this August ..absent in the body, present in the Lord,thanks again

[@raymondcarroll1793]

Sorry to hear that Mario. Hold on to those memories though, it's who we are😊

[@dannyh5937]

@@nova2wgn all the best to you. Your comment made me tear up. this is one of those songs that makes you reminisce of a person, place or certain time of your life. God bless.

[@wildrosecece]

God Bless you Mario.

[@masagung2010]

Really miss 90's music..i think those years was the greatest era of great music

[@LucasAlves-gx5pr]

If you, if you could return Don't let it burn, don't let it fade I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude It's tearing me apart It's ruining everything I swore, I swore I would be true And honey so did you So why you were you holding her hand Is that the way we stand Were you lying all the time Was it just a game to you But I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger Oh, I thought the world of you I thought nothing could go wrong But I was wrong, I was wrong If you, if you could get by Trying not to lie Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used But you always really knew I just wanna be with you And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger

[@Mirandarx]

Lucas Alves thank you ❤️

[@corneliojerez1791]

Thanks mate

[@konspirasi00]

Lucas Alves Terima Kasih ✌🏻😚

[@Biggems9274]

A pretty good cover, but not Dolores. I love her voice and it is so hard to imitate or dupicate....RIP to one of my favorites ever.

[@diretoaoponto9046]

Thanks!❤️

[@Mario_With_a_D]

Music makes the pain go away. Music cures, and this performance is proof of it

[@joeameri8478]

11/2024 and this has been on my youtube music playlist for 6 years and it still makes me smile every time it comes up. Easily in the top 10 best covers ever done.

[@khaccanhle1930]

This song opened me up to a whole genre of music as a youth, hearing it drift from a neighbor's window in a village in Indonesia. Tight harmony, good memories.

[@suzannevalenti6867]

I just heard this duo for the first time, oh my, can’t believe I never heard of them, so amazing they should have a recording contract and be on tour, love them

[@ayayronrudeboy4066]

Every cover from these two is the best I have ever heard.

[@NB5468464]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for this. This is amazing. Goosebumps

[@nightowldisco1778]

I just keep coming back to this. It’s pretty perfect really.

[@julias1946]

Absolutely enchanting! I've not heard anyone till now who could cover this song so perfectly. Ypu both have my admiration and respect. An honorary tribute as well to one of the most fantastic female singers of our era.

[@cloguitar]

Hello, i cover this song on my channel too😉🎸

[@alkitzman9179]

Julie and Spencer you knocked this one out of the park. This is one of my all time favorite songs. You are doing a fantastic job covering these mellow songs with just two Acoustic Guitars. Spencer your lead lines and fills top notch. Julie you have great Rhythm Guitar technique

[@mr5039]

Did not expect to be emotionally effected by this cover in the slightest. I was wrong. You took me on a mental journey. Thank you for such a beautiful rendition

[@WalterRexAndSofie]

I had the exact same reaction; I always liked this song to some extent, but this version really got to me. I can't even explain it.

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much!

[@lucgoyer9494]

Hold the f**king phone, here ... The female sings like a beautiful bird, dellicious in your ears. Utterly delicious. But people ... The guy, his harmonies are KILLING it !!!!!! As a music producer and composer, this guy is GOLD !!!!!!

[@mickmiah7605]

oh yeah - She is gorgeous but ffs He sings the shizzen out of everything.

[@seanachiescourt6659]

the quality of his tone is just incredible

[@pierrel.3937]

Spot on!

[@icejr1970]

And the way their voices blend is gorgeous.

[@arghjayem]

They both deserve awards simply for not putting on a fake Oirish accent whilst singing this song! 😂🤣

[@joecliffordson]

This is nice crisp guitar and wonderful harmony

[@lchherrarte490]

Just beautiful. Dolores would be so proud . This song is amazing

[@tshandy1]

This song was popular in the early nineties when my first marriage was ending. It brought water to my eyes at the time and still does today. Damn, what a great cover. Y'all sound great and I wish you all the best in your career.

[@cookie_monztyr4678]

Best cover of this song so far that i've heard. Her voice is just perfect for this song.

[@XxMarosyxX]

You better not sell it… After 25 years of not playing I finally made the decision to pick up the guitar again and really learn it this time. I messed around with it for about five years in my youth but put it down at 19 to focus on other stuff. It was the biggest mistake putting it down all those years ago. My 44th (11th real) birthday is this Thursday and for this year I decided to get myself a new acoustic and new gear! Don’t give up and keep at it…. It will come and you are excellent already!!

[@paulgreen8490]

I always wanted to see the Cranberries in concert, I just closed my eyes and for a few minutes you gave me front row center stage. Thank you

[@johngualbertmina3991]

The most beautiful rendition of the song I ever heard.

[@cloguitar]

Hello! I cover this song on my channel too!

[@TomJamesAllison]

The most perfect version of this song I've heard!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

it's certainly good. great quality recording too. I'm kinda partial to Mike Masse' s cover of it though. His backround singing over Brenda's excellent lead puts it over the top. And it's done in a busy pizza place live one shot take too.

[@nioc00]

@@Hobodeluxe960 Have you ever listened to the original by the Cranberries?

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@nioc00 oh yeah, hundreds of times.

[@johnc3403]

@@Hobodeluxe960 Mike's version was much closer to the original and Brenda's voice suits the song better in my opinion. And it's only my opinion. I love Mikes strumming and the brightness of his guitar too. The original is best of course, but these two are very worthy covers.

[@iangrace232]

@@nioc00 for me this surpasses the original. It is superb.

[@domemorales4321]

Omg seriously, love her voice and that stunning guitar solo of the beginning!! 😍

[@thediego.rodrigues]

Nice cover! Nice Melody! Nice voice! Congrats!!! It's a nostalgic song. Thanks a lot! Greetings from 🇧🇷 Listening in 2022

[@marcosromero4809]

Still listening in Aug 2023. Great vocals! I loved this song when it first came out in the early 90's. This song triggers great memories! I'm going to play it again and again. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@garyhunley5545]

Could listen to these two all day. Such range in their voices. Keep it coming !

[@coldsun2939]

Best cover of this song by a long shot!!!

[@SteveBrunelle]

your voices are like butter.... music for the soul

[@lunatick3628]

beautiful cover brought tears not only from the song but from memories of my past and of dolores she is missed everyday.

[@Johnny-sm2lb]

The dual guitars and vocal harmonies are beautiful and amazing!!! I love this cover.

[@ranilium]

Guys, you nailed it! This song is pegged to soooo many happy memories for me, and while on a jog today I heard it from a passing car driving past, and thought I'd listen to a cover version and clicked this video..and guys I must tell you it hit me. I had to sit on the curb, close my eyes and smile.. Thankyou both 💚

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much for this comment :) ❤️

[@jamesvela3680]

It is definitely that good!👍

[@mriamilne]

Wow. Such a tonic during these strange times. Love you guys!

[@kurilomusic2115]

You guys are sooo good. Her voice, his harmonies, beautiful acoustic arrangement. Woooow!!! Hooked since dreams cover.

[@brain-thomas]

Great performance ... but the way Spencer sings "You know I'm such a fool for you" gives me extra goosebumps. Amazing!

[@davidjdevan]

Comment #1500! Of all of the Cranberries covers out there, I think THIS is the one that would make Dolores proud!

[@Win-xl7no]

Sorry for the language, but fuck me, that is a fantastic version. Harmonies are spot on. I need to listen to everything you've done... great work guys. Best wishes from England.

[@alexxx679]

Absolutely amazing cover of a beautiful song . Lead voice is truly angelic, and dude nails the harmony. Just outstanding, I really enjoyed hearing this. Thank you.

[@moha5862]

One of the greatest covers i have ever heard in my entire life, if i heard that without reading the video I will think they are the cranberries. Much love ❤️❤️❤️

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

I am so grateful this beautiful and moving performance showed up on my feed. Wow, just totally blown away.

[@samkelley7137]

I have never like a single cover I have ever seen. And I really enjoy this. Excellent harmonies.

[@IAMElectric369]

Wow. You guys gave me goosebumps. I could only imagine what it feels like in the moment. It’s so awesome when you find someone to play with and the resonance of your harmonies is enough to make you levitate. Man I miss that. Y’all are awesome!

[@samuelashley5011]

First 10 seconds of the beautiful lady singing, I forgot that only Dolores could do this. I love Dolores, I changed my gaming persona to show her name O'Riordan and I miss her terribly but this, this is stunning. Thank you both for this. The most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard.

[@cloguitar]

Hello, in cover this song on my channel too!😉🎸

[@wisegarage5761]

This was absolutely incredible you guys, I'm blown away..

[@DrumBeatsLouder]

Thanks! This is perfect.

[@irlando19]

Perfect performance and beautiful voices!!! I love the music Linger.

[@Ed-zn4xn]

All I can say is "Wow"!

[@Normambo]

This remake came to me as soothing. Since Dolores left, i couldn't imagine how she could live on aside hearing her on her recordings. That was a great voice and guitare duo, bravo to The Running Mates.

[@JeffreyFox-d5c]

Absolute perfect Cover! 2023, who’s still listening to this…

[@buff6637]

Agreed!!

[@patrickenstrom1337]

Love this couples music, pure talent ... spoken from experience!

[@thomaswalkowiak815]

Everytime I listen to you two I'm stunned on the quality of your performance. Thank you very much

[@henrynelson3870]

Dolores’ spirit lives on, great cover!!

[@marvintaina7692]

This is beautiful. I know Delores would be happy and proud

[@dustindailey]

i just found you guys and i CANNOT STOP LISTENING!

[@dunkelmonkey]

Same... The past two weeks I've barely listened to anything but The Running Mates

[@matt_man0005]

Check out Mike Masse's version.....it KILLS !!!

[@levimerenciano]

Same here

[@noahscott7272]

@@dunkelmonkey I don’t understand how this isn’t the most popular channel around.

[@jasonwilliams6049]

I agree , I found there music just this yr and sounds amazing!! On my playlist

[@scottmcdonaldAAL211]

Covering of other artists' work is a minefield that the Running Mates can navigate like no others! Stunning vocals and great production/mixing on the backside - and the guitars are lovely.

[@mattlawson714]

This is one of my favorite songs ever and this is beyond incredible

[@CanadaDan]

This is one of my all time favorite songs n you certainly did a great job covering it. Thank you

[@nikolaslara4458]

Great song choice beautiful voices

[@gilbertb8078]

This duo quickly becoming my favorite.I love the talent and with acoustic guitars..win win stuff.Thanks for posting,from a new fan in Arizona USA.

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much Gilbert!

[@gilbertb8078]

@@therunningmatesband get a tee shirt printed with " therunningmates" in it and I will want one in Lg.Thanks,keep it going

[@garethedwards4739]

This rendition gives me an insane amount of nostalgia!!! It’s a beautiful song made even better by the both of you. Bravo!! 👏🏻

[@ronlopez2683]

the chords plucking is on point it also plucks my soul from my body 👌👌👌

[@rickbullock4331]

Beautiful harmonies. The best I can remember hearing in a long time.👍👍🇨🇦

[@cloguitar]

Hello il cover this song on my channel too!😉

[@cloguitar]

Hello i cover this song on my channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmiug5SMnNukjtE

[@borty6394]

Holy crap these guys are good, where have they been hiding

[@fishes74]

Omg her voice is so Perfect....gives me chills with every note she sings! WOW!

[@barbibrewerhaase6571]

Sounds so much like the original, but so rich and beautiful

[@cadiehl1]

Stumbled upon this. Simply stunning. Thank you.

[@jsizzle7311]

At 1:31 when she sings the lyrics "wrapped around your finger" literally gives me goosebumps how she draws out the word finger going higher lower etc.

[@NeedsContent]

This has to be the best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@IoneCoutinho]

Muito lindo, voz maravilhosa. Amei.

[@NukaColaQuantum]

I call bullshit

[@dandriver128]

Wow. This is like if Fleetwood Mac and the Cranberries merged. Absolutely love it. Keep up the good work

[@omegamanGXE]

Fleetwood Mac Dre

[@myotheraccount17]

Beautiful. Felt a tear try to come up when the first chorus came around. Wonderful harmonies. Thank you.

[@LTGvideos]

This is the definitive version of Linger for me. I enjoy all your music but this one is easily my favorite. Thanks for making all these!

[@hammercollege023]

I loved your voice!!! You sing so beautifull and fine tuned!!! And the production is amazing!!!

[@51Dss]

you guys nailed it - harmonies were perfect.

[@cesargaitan4189]

Wow ! This is a beautiful cover , awesome tribute to Dolores, beautiful voices of you guys, excellent job , my respect 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@flaviorobertoflorespadilla9302]

Not every day you hear a cover that really honors this particular song. Great sound, beautiful voices and overall, it has soul! Dolores would be proud!

[@jamesvela3680]

I can’t get enough of this…beautiful harmonies!👍

[@dirkkuijer8440]

Both very good voices. The female voice stands out in this song of course. But the guy is subtle. Good perfomance the both of you! Keep on going!

[@mikeu5577]

Ear candy to the sweetest degree! Moves me every time! Heavenly is the only word that comes to mind.

[@cloguitar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmiug5SMnNukjtE hello it’s my cover!!

[@janetebarbosa8951]

Just heard kiss me and now this .... thank you for the trip down memory lane. Beautifully done guys ❤

[@NemoMangelk]

Me too haha

[@hawasyisyamsuri5443]

Same here

[@OmarOmar-hs9fm]

Same with me. 😊

[@jsaldana100]

Wow. I find myself watching this at least once a week. Together, these two are magic.

[@iangrace232]

Just mesmerising listening to this beautiful couple - been listening to their songs almost back-to-back, just brilliant!