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

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[@garethrice1266]

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

[@Ruuuttthhh]

KZbin's recommendations' sleeping on me... I should have heard about these two a long long time ago. smh

[@hibiscus9644]

KZbin recommendations just came out of rehab after year of being drunk man.

[@kane2742]

Better late than never.

[@seanwarren9357]

I'll recommend it now, come on back.

[@Mindyourbusinessplz654]

Truth

[@higomoreira3059]

I am 2023 😮😮😮😮❤

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@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.

[@flipflopthong2]

A very worthy homage to Dolores O'Riordan

[@khaccanhle1930]

She will be missed. A voice that defined music for my generation.

[@samvingtneuf]

Yeap

[@aldoamparo01]

My thoughts exactly.. 👍

[@AZBEEMR]

Who?

[@moscowguitarman]

AZBEEMR Try google.

[@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?

[@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!❤️

[@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.

[@yaslynquiros5482]

They understood the assignment.

[@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?

[@benchcg]

anybody here missed DOLORES?? 😥😥

[@garyslaunwhite3153]

🫶🏼

[@shamanllama]

This is what I imagine Heaven sounds like.

[@carrollbaltimore5694]

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

[@jordanbridges]

Definitely

[@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! 😂🤣

[@nioc00]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@johnhill762]

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

[@mosin9105]

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

[@hitokiribattousai473]

This beautiful cover makes me cry. Too much nostalgia 😭

[@andraxdosreis6570]

yes it is!! pure nostalgia!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@IoneCoutinho]

Muito lindo, voz maravilhosa. Amei.

[@NukaColaQuantum]

I call bullshit

[@calbastian]

That version is so clean I use it to disinfect my house.

[@kenkellam3691]

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

[@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.

[@emilysanto28]

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

[@trafferz]

She had me from the first note.

[@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

[@jlpnopopprz]

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

[@BarbaraMartinez]

Omg I love it

[@Natuu1106]

:D

[@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!😉🎸

[@thediego.rodrigues]

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

[@ChristianHernandez814]

One day I'll find someone who understands me how I understand this song

[@51Dss]

you guys nailed it - harmonies were perfect.

[@justano1476]

It’s perfect, amazing music and beautiful voices ! 😉

[@official.syahnas]

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?

[@smithboyrd]

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

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@borty6394]

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

[@JeffreyFox-d5c]

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

[@buff6637]

Agreed!!

[@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!

[@magicmike6961]

attn; american singer.. the lyric is "It's ruining every ting" meaning everything. I am soooo glad they left all the Irish pronunciations in this song. likehow she say were you "loying" all the time. Great cover of a great song.

[@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!👍

[@LucasMagno22]

Perfect voices. I’ll share on fb because more people need to hear this.

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much!

[@wildrosecece]

I love 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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@hammercollege023]

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

[@dhandhaani]

I'm not a fan of covers, but you guys are an exception ! Love your work!!!

[@therunningmatesband]

Thank you so much!

[@Ed-zn4xn]

All I can say is "Wow"!

[@dandriver128]

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

[@omegamanGXE]

Fleetwood Mac Dre

[@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 🙏🏼♥️

[@TheOwen1974]

Absolute best cover over this song I have ever seen!

[@altayant3174]

we need a cover of "sunny came home" by Shawn Colvin!

[@wolfhawk1999]

How did KZbin JUST show me you? Algorithm needs to step it up

[@jeffrainwater4084]

That was beautiful. Dolores O'Riordan would have enjoyed that. RIP Dolores.

[@DivandBenny]

Wow I’ve just stumbled across this video for the first time. That was so beautiful you guys ❤️

[@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😉🎸

[@patrickwhitehead7584]

Wow! You sound VERY similar to Dolores in timber!!!

[@lopezb]

timbre...

[@patrickwhitehead7584]

Holy shite!!! Thanks so much for catching this egregious oversight of lack of attention to auto correct. Tomorrow, when I go to work to fell a tree, I’ll be sure to yell TTTTIIIMMMMBBBRRRRREEEEE!!!! Luckily I’m from the south and nobody will notice. Cheers mate!

[@cesargaitan4189]

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

[@lorenzomcfarland5701]

Praise God just found y’all🤗 this is me!!🍻

[@NB5468464]

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

[@domemorales4321]

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

[@livempire]

OMG OMG OMG!!! I love this song and the way you play it, thanks!

[@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

[@nightowldisco1778]

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

[@coldsun2939]

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

[@marvintaina7692]

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

[@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.

[@henrynelson3870]

Dolores’ spirit lives on, great cover!!

[@as-th2gn]

I'm from Russia, I'm crazy about you

[@mikecole4489]

Absolutely incredible guys!!!

[@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!

[@kurilomusic2115]

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

[@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.

[@dannyvanhove8420]

This is so fragile, yet so powerful. 🍀

[@mesaoperativamijalsaluds.a7145]

EXCELENTE EXCELENTE EXCELENTE ME HICIERON LLORAR DOS GENIOS SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA,, BUENOS AIRES CAMILO

[@ScottOctober]

Sounds great! Great mix with the vocals and guitars!

[@katrinymarcelinodecarvalho4774]

Essa música é uma duas minha favoritas!!😍😍😍 amei os covers.

[@eraudio]

Eu sempre baixo essa música primeiro, depois dela sempre baixo The Unforgiven Metallica. Minhas faixas favoritas!

[@garyhunley5545]

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

[@fernandozava3132]

melhor cover ja feito dessa música. sensacional

[@stuksy4321]

That was awesome! Loved your harmonies especially on the outro where you vocalized the strings. And liked how you worked in the guitar hook there too.

[@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!??"

[@hilmanfauzan1412]

Can i give 1000 Likes for you, guys ♥️

[@Darklord666123]

This is PERFECT!!!!! Dolores would be so proud to have you as a cover!!

[@terrygause29653]

I wonder how many kids have asked their parents for a guitar because of this video.

[@omegamanGXE]

'bout tree fiddy 69 420

[@wisegarage5761]

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

[@OwensB]

This is a really beautiful cover. Awesome job.

[@DianeD862]

Were are they from love Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Mario_With_a_D]

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

[@nikolaslara4458]

Great song choice beautiful voices

[@ninyocastillio5635]

Best cover,, I'm from Makati city Philippines onnninn LNG 😎🇵🇭..

[@chitaellary]

I have been listening to this song lately, then I found you guys. OMG, you guys have a perfect harmony! I really really love it and cannot stop listening to this version ❤️

[@alex42cc]

Just found you guys from a cover on Facebook, y'all are talented AF!

[@therunningmatesband]

Haha thank you so much!

[@DANIELSILVA-xj1ye]

Totalmente lindo. Uma bela homenagem a Dolores O'Riordan.

[@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!!

[@Sunnysbeatoftheday]

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?