VOCALIST’S FIRST TIME REACTING TO THE CRANBERRIES - ZOMBIE |SO EMOTIONAL

[@bazkeen]

Great song, born in very bad times R.I.P. Dolores O'Riordan

[@PemisCorner]

Basil Keen Awww May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace

[@vinniewheeler5441]

Aint that the truth

[@boffgirl]

@@PemisCorner more tragic was she died the day she was going to re-cord the song again with Bad wolves. They still went ahead with the song in her tribute.

[@JonsTunes]

@@boffgirl Bad Wolves also donated the profit's from the song to her kids.

[@bazkeen]

@@domhnallkelly5084 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kittenklub1964]

These are the scenes of my youth - I grew up and still live in N. Ireland. The army was everywhere, machine guns were a non-remarkable thing cos they were an every day sight. Bombs & bomb scares were so common that they became almost 'normal'......our so-called 'peace' is still very fragile. R.I.P. Dolores for giving us this song💔....it is part of our history and 'The Troubles'. It's message is overwhelming powerful. Thank you so much for your sincere reaction and also for researching what the song is about, most reactors don't bother, so thank you again 👏💚

[@PemisCorner]

Omg!! They did all those? It must really be a very dark time in Ireland .

[@lreland1712]

Me to I grew up in this and still live here

[@crazytanks2001]

@@PemisCorner those bomb scares were the ira pigs

[@vasago125]

@@brenlane9847 really? You didn't care about us when we were refused to be seen as human for decades. You Americans wouldn't let us vote or work and treated black Americans better than you did the Irish. The agreement has nothing to do with your elections or you so stop acting like you know anything about us.

[@brenlane9847]

​@@vasago125 You totally missed the point of my comment. Hope you don't have future Troubles.

[@Lspacehopper]

Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries, written about the 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, and in memory of two young victims, Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry.

[@Sacred_Silence]

Looks like you just copied and pasted this from Google lmao

[@Lspacehopper]

@@Sacred_Silence I definitely copied and pasted from somewhere. It states the facts.

[@frevilo1]

So? It doesn't apply geezer?

[@Buugzy]

It’s mainly about the conflict with Catholic Irish and Northern Ireland

[@dianepeters8685]

You are wrong, it is about all of the atrocities committed on both sides!

[@josephdarklight]

she gave a voice to the pain that so many in Northern Ireland in those times and is a song that is precious to every person from ireland as a whole both north and south with the tragedy so many families faced in those days long may they never return

[@PemisCorner]

Amen!!!

[@Bobbyliscious]

The roots of this song is truly Heart Breaking.

[@lauryn2868]

So true, no matter which side your on this song voiced out our hearts

[@erict956]

This song was written as reaction to the 2 boys killed in Warrington, England by the IRA but you can apply it to all of the futility and lifes lost in the 30+ years of the troubles. In my sleep I will always be walking the streets of West Belfast or Derry only to wake in a cold sweat and shaking a shadow of the man I once was.

[@runningfromabear8354]

Not just from Ireland. My father's family were torn apart during the troubles. My side are in London now but the Irish side were Irish Catholic. It became too difficult for my grandparents to keep their family together. She was lumped in with the Protestants because she's English (her grandparents were Irish) and so was my father. It wasn't such an issue for her living in NI in the 50's but in the 60's, it spurred too much fighting in the house and attacks outside the house. People forget that we're not separate people. Relationships have been tied within all of the countries in the region and haven't been tidy, unrelated groups. When one of us suffer, the rest of us do too, whether our governments care or not is another matter entirely.

[@Sirmustardpack]

If music doesn’t stir an emotion in you, then it’s only organized noise.

[@PemisCorner]

Yesss. I totally agree with you

[@tylerbhumphries]

I love this quote.

[@Murakilok]

Out of all the music videos I’ve watched in my life, this one. The scene of the boys screaming with the guitar solo reaching it’s climax in the back. And the flash cuts. The visual impacts are so powerful.... jfc I get so emotional and get full body chills every time I watch this one. It’s a fuckin masterpiece.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwww. Thank you so much for watching

[@amandaholt5791]

I remember the bombing that this was written after & when I can still see the news clips in my mind. Children should never have to die because of adults at war.

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my...

[@briandykes9346]

I'm a US citizen. When are we not at war with each other and over the most simplistic ideas? We claim to be a democracy? That was tried to be overthrown by our own ignorance.

[@michakav]

Great reaction! She was a beautiful women. RIP D.O.

[@PemisCorner]

Thank you 🙏

[@Bobbyliscious]

She nailed 3 octaves without taking a breath! I miss songs like this!

[@mathewwalentowicz3081]

I know right amazing she was a real underrated singer What she is also doing is something called keaning similar but not quite a yodel it can be found in Ireland where the band are from and was used when singing in funerals or sad events to show or as a cry of pain and mourning

[@faelrastephen6743]

I don't think she was underrated un her time. What I think is That the new generation doesn't know about this Godess.

[@moonbulletreaper8377]

The keening in this song - "crying", is used to pay respect to the deceased and express grief on behalf of the bereaved family. It is a skilled ritual artform used in this song. Apparently the tradition is dying out, I am not sure.

[@lunarrainbow2501]

is there a way to learn to keening? I have Irish in my family but I don't know how to keening and would like to learn

[@Munchkin.Of.Pern09]

From what little research I’ve done, keening is a subsection of the Irish tradition of Sean Nos, which a few people are still keeping alive. I would recommend looking into it.

[@lucioa8258]

Beautiful reaction 😎

[@MyHellaKitty]

It goes to show how powerful her voice is, because it is still reaching people today, even after she has passed away. I think that says a lot about the song and the person who sang it. She wasn't just singing it, she was telling a story.

[@logan-pe4rm]

your empathy and the subtle pain on your face shows that the song truly got through. war is the death of humanity. a parasite that entirely corrupts our souls and everything around us. 18 year old children sent off to the slaughter for rich men’s disagreements.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Makes cry every time! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@Llucmajorer1]

Linger, Dreams, Ridicolous Thoughts, Not sorry, Waltzing back and Animal Instinct my favourites. The Cranberries is the band of my life, I liked that you enjoyed Zombie :). I miss her.

[@sub-zero7008]

RIP OUR BEAUTIFUL DOLORES!! The Queen of Limerick!!! Up the RA!! ☘️🇮🇪💪🏻

[@chaosultimamage]

[@PemisCorner]

I totally agree with you

[@Lspacehopper]

No matter how many times I watch this video, it always makes me cry 😢

[@vanessabright1549]

Me too ...

[@moonchild848]

I got so emotional just watching you. You seem like a beautiful soul!

[@hughesjo]

when she sang that song, that was the normal situation. She sang from current experiences not memories. thankfully, things have changed. But it was still from current memories.

[@kellyalves756]

“The people who are supposed to be protecting you are the ones killing you..” Still happening. Pretty much everywhere.It’s not a big surprise this song has seen such a renaissance since Delores passed. It’s still pertinent.

[@l1verpool1000]

From someone who grow up in this time every time I here this it brings back memories but having said that this is a beautiful well done political song. Well done for keeping it going as its still relevant today.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwww

[@stayoutofthecitys]

she was one of my favorite music artist of all time. she got me through some of the most painful and loneliest moments in my life growing up, still dose. i cried when she died. music is my only friend. so when she died i felt like i lost a close friend

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my ...

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I know exactly what you mean. Her music helped get me through some of the lowest points in my life I wasn’t sure I was going to survive. I’m not the type to feel the passing of a celebrity on a personal level, but her passing hit me like a ton of bricks.

[@tessasnow]

You should try the bad wolves cover of this. She was to sing with them but she died the day she was supposed to record...the bad wolves released the cover and donated all money to her children 😢🇨🇦🖖🏻

[@PemisCorner]

Omg!!! Thank God for their heart .

[@Paul_C]

No, they didn't. They made a one time donation of 250.000. Funny how that video has 350 million views where the original has less.

[@cjwhosthat9216]

@@Paul_C the original has hit 1 billion views in April what are you talking about

[@barryryan14]

@@Paul_C the original has over 1 Billion views on KZbin. Unreal from Dolores and the Cranberries.

[@jesabug_2642]

The lead singer’s name was Dolores O’Riordan. The cranberries were an Irish Rock group from Limerick. This song was released in 1994. Dolores wrote this song as an homage to Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry who were killed in 1993 Warrington Bombings and in protest to the violence. This song also remarks about generational prejudices that started in 1916 and finally ended in 1998. This song and music video are emotionally very heavy. This song covers heavy situations, impactful lyrics, and fear provoking imagery. RIP Dolores O’Riorden.

[@deespesir]

Gracias, Dolores. Para siempre, allí donde un mortal puede usar esa palabra.

[@owlivdejong5086]

I was in high school when this song came out. If it were modern times there would be Tiktoks of all of us trying to sing this song. Because we all tried even if it was alone, but big groups just had a powerful feeling.

[@brenlane9847]

@Pemi, your reaction was the same as mine when this first came out. I too held back the tears then the last scene releases a flood of emotions. Delores's depiction of hatred passed down through generations and the anguish it causes still holds relevance today and throughout the world.

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my God...

[@lliwalme2206]

Sin duda una de las mejores canciones . Saludos desde Colombia

[@kadrafarghaly62]

I liked your reaction,you knew what she was conveying

[@redrum377]

Thanks for a reaction that is worthy of the song ❤️

[@victorramsey5575]

Now you gotta react to the Bad Wolves cover of this song (official music video). The Cranberries signer, Delores, was supposed to sing it with them but sadly she passed away the night before. Tommy Vext's vocals are amazing as well. Their cover of Zombie became a tribute to the very beautiful Delores. RIP

[@raeshavonne]

Rest in Paradise gal.The Cranberries were a big deal when i was in Jr.High and High School. Many Artist like this back then had messages in their music and told a story. This was a favorite , so glad i grew up at a time when the variety of music was cool to listen to. It was a lot of awesome bands then Like Blink 182, Aerosmith etc. The Cranberries have many awesome songs and I loved them. So glad you got the song and liked it.

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my

[@darrenfryer3354]

This song is a classic so powerful and one of the best anti war song every written it's about children being killed hence the line " It's not my family " She was due to reprise the vocals part of this song on a cover by Bad Wolves but unfortunately she die the day it was due to be recorded they still released the singles with all the money going to her children RIP Dolores you where taken too soon # Be Kind ❤️ # Peace To All ❤️

[@glynevans4119]

Dolores miss you so much RIP beautiful lady with the amazing voice...Great reaction one of the few reactors who got what it was about straight away and I've subscribed ❤

[@PemisCorner]

Awwww thank you so much 😊

[@robertcraane7910]

You are beautiful, noy just because your looks but your heart hon... loved ths one especially! Do Pearl Jam - Jeremy

[@PemisCorner]

Awwww thank you so much 😊

[@whenwasthat]

It's insane the kind of people that are worshipped as good singers today when someone like this existed recently.

[@jaytrace1006]

You are just plain charming!..

[@susskinsgamer]

I knew that the boys screaming would cut you. It's such a powerful song and video about The Troubles, and Dolores' singing is so raw and emotional. I can't help but think back to that time, and the constant news about bombings, shootings, and misery in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Thank you for sharing this reaction with us. I wish you love and peace.

[@domhnallkelly5084]

Love your ability to read this video and your whole opinion on it 🙌 well done

[@PemisCorner]

Awwwww thank you so much

[@zacktomczak4962]

Very raw reaction..& a very intelligent & heartfelt reaction as well.. great job & very cute 👍

[@Krust_Acean]

If you want to continue on the theme of The Troubles in Ireland, listen to the song Sunday, Bloody Sunday by U2.

[@PemisCorner]

Wao... Sure I will definitely check it out 🙏

[@staticfrequency2250]

My eyes watered watching your reaction.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwwww. Thank you so much

[@kilgh]

The Cranberries is one of the greatest bands ever. And it was because a group of Irish teenaged lads joined up with a teenage Irish musical genius. Meant to be. Every song is written by Dolores and the guitarist Noel contributed about half of the music. More Cranberries. I never get sick of people finding this band. And Dolores did two solo albums too that are just as good as the ones she did with the Cranberries. RIP Dolores O'Riordan.

[@UNCLEBUCK187]

Zombie was a visceral response to the death of two children in an IRA bombing in the Cheshire town of Warrington. Lead singer Dolores O' Roiodan was a great singer unfortunately she died at 46 from accidentally drowning in her bathtub in 2018. They said she had high levels of alcohol in her system. Linger is another great song.

[@TheRintintin28]

Cranberries ❤️🌹

[@ivankaleoniefuchs333]

We Miss You Dolores...We still cry. Soft kisses und warm hugs sweet one.

[@PemisCorner]

May her soul rest in perfect peace. Thank you so much

[@xuchain]

Same. It hurts. That ppl don't get it hurts too.

[@saysHotdogs]

She’s keening, it’s beautiful

[@miked5814]

I forgot how beautiful Dolores was. My God.

[@ancestraltarot3900]

The footage was actual footage taken from the video director. All that was still going on during the time of this song. The song brought awareness to the situation.

[@lreland1712]

I lived through it and I still live here

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my.. sending you love and light

[@lisabolo26]

Thank you for your great review!! The band speaks for oppressed people all over.

[@paulworman9111]

Rest well Delores, and all the victims of the war.

[@FlamesCagney]

Good 1.

[@DiversEvent]

Than you for showing me that all I need to do is react to videos to make money on you tube. This is so easy, thank you. Great choice on this cover.

[@paulliniger418]

Every time I hear this song I want to cry. Every. Time.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwwwnnnnn

[@Mirakeyz]

Nice one dear

[@kfunkhouser1980]

My first time here….I just love your energy so much!!! I hit that like button about 7 seconds in!

[@PemisCorner]

Awwww.. thank you so much 😊

[@Hot_Pantsuwu]

Im cryning too 😢

[@luciusciffer]

Beautiful Heart you have. God bless your soul.

[@michaelwhite8031]

You have a great heart ! x

[@rockycoffee]

Makes it all the more sadder that the troubles are starting to flair up again in northern ireland

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my . Sending you love and light

[@jgg59]

Dolores O’Riordan Sinead O’Connor and many other Irish singers do these inflections it’s called Keening (Irish: Caointeoireacht) it’s a traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in the Celtic tradition in Ireland. Keening, which can be seen as a form of sean-nós singing. Some people see there’s a connection between this and Arabic singing.. If you want to see a link below for your own curiosity it’s a woman singing Sean nós In her native Irish language. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGnTkp1onbZ7f9E

[@Panacea8]

Maith fear 😉

[@ramblinman1332]

Thank you

[@brenvelasco8444]

"Ij your head they are dying."😭😭😭

[@hugator7412]

Me encanto tu reacción. La senti genuina, ha pesar de ser una canción antigua. Te felicito por saber apreciar y rescatar esas canciones.

[@gribouillefripouille]

... ONE OF THE BEST SONGS IN SPACE ... BIG RESPECT ...

[@freddyspizzaboy6754]

May those days never return.

[@Alejosales]

The way she sings this song is almost as if she were the mother of the children lost.

[@Warchild-007]

I CANNOT believe that you've never heard this song that is now 28 years old! As a Genexer, The Cranberries were one of THE BEST Alternative bands EVER! In January 2018, Dolores O'Riordan who was from Ireland, died of an accidental bathtub drowning. The band Bad Wolves(I strongly recommend listening, went to the top of the charts to #1 that year) did a cover of this song and the proceeds went back home to her 5 children.

[@esemanos630]

The problems lasted decades and we're still current when she wrote it but are now resolved. He was due to collaborate with Bad Wolves with recording due to start the day she was found dead. Its why she was in London the Wolves went ahead and recorded it as a tribute giving the Royalties to her 3 children. The silver painted cherubs depicted kids killed. It was written after a bomb killed 2 young boys. Problems related to decades old British occupation. She was also saying because she was Irish she didn't agree with the fighting and was asking for a peaceful resolution. Peace came eventually.

[@mythdefied9070]

your positivity put a big smile on my face. i really like your energy.

[@waltermaloney1008]

I appreciate your reaction you actually listen to the lyrics good job

[@raffingisele9171]

Belle réaction 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 dolores avait une voix extraordinaire... Puissante.. Rip dolores 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@chardwbu]

There were a lot of bombs going off in London and I remember this one time a child was killed when a bomb was put in a rubbish bin - that's why there's that line in the song, 'A child is slowly taken. [ ... ] We were on a tour bus and I was near the location where it happened, so it really struck me hard - I was quite young, but I remember being devastated about the innocent children being pulled into that kind of thing. So I suppose that's why I was saying, 'It's not me' - that even though I'm Irish it wasn't me, I didn't do it. Because being Irish, it was quite hard, especially in the UK when there was so much tension-Dolores O'Riordan

[@sopwithpuppy]

You mentioned that you were trying so hard not to be emotional or display your emotions...but that's what we are all here to see. You are a reactor, we are here to see your reactions. Many click on this particular video because they KNOW how painful it is to watch...the children "playing" their war games, soldiers patrolling the streets, the lyrics speaking of violence and pain, and worst of all...the children...cherubs...angels...SCREAMING! So powerful. It is difficult for viewers to watch as well. Please don't hide your emotions, you don't need to. It's hard for your audience to see your emotions through OUR tears.

[@daddistroyer5657]

Am From Northern Ireland am proud to say This ONE Song Changed my life growing up.

[@HighFashionQueen]

I m from norway, this is going on on my doorstep.

[@vanessabright1549]

Present !! Oh .. we love you too. Please take care of your self ❤️

[@PemisCorner]

Thank you so much

[@MariaAlvarado-qk2ns]

She's definetly Made of gold now! R.i.p. D.O.

[@PemisCorner]

I agree

[@Gogettor]

Stephen Street. Nuff said.

[@sch7194]

Awesome reaction...we love u Dolores...RIP

[@daverichards9141]

It's okay to have feelings and express. You have a heart.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwwww thank you so much

[@Mrs.Fezziwig]

Growing up in the 80s and 90s I did not understand what I was witness to, and I guess as a child I shouldn't have. Still, it lived in the eyes of my Northern Irish Grandmother when the news showed an ever-perpetuating round of this and them and it and I. That's what impacted me. I am a firm believer that people wait to die if they want something so badly to be there. She died two hours after the Good Friday Agreement was signed. Her history brought me to many tears in the years since and always will.

[@bobbyoscroft9341]

i grew up in Belfast, born there in the 70s, still here, know this song well, things maybe arnt as bad as they were in the past, the paramilitaries' no longer kill people from the other communities, instead they have turned the guns on their own communities to keep themselves in control of the streets , the peace walls separating the communities have been made higher while the paramilitaries have grown more powerful with thousands of members, this song has never made me emotional [maybe desensitized] but for some reason your reaction pulled my heart strings. i know we are living in a tinder box and that it would only take a spark to reignite the troubles, i wish more people could see what this song is saying, thank you Dolores O Riordan, may you rest in peace x

[@garyrobb5341]

One of the boys died on site. The other was taken off life support a few days later (child was slowly taken).

[@jefffiore7869]

This is a protest song against the Irish Republican Army who set off a bomb in England in 1993 killing 2 boys among others. Hence the significance of the boys in the video.

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my 😱. I knew the army were of no good in the video. Enemies we do not know

[@PjSaidsLifestyleChannel]

Yes Jeff, awful times.

[@madleprechaun3431]

Yeah the army in the video are British soldiers they also shot and kill 6 17 year olds dead 15 people in total on bloody Sunday 1972

[@beatlesgirl2782]

The IRA bombs in Warrington uk killed Jonathan Ball aged 3 and Tim Parry aged 12. 54 others were injured.

[@danielgardecki1046]

@@PemisCorner The *"Army"* in the video are the good guys. They are the *British Army* who protected *Northern Irish Brits* from the terrorists who call themselves an army.

[@LolGurrl91]

An interesting tid bit of info, and I apologise if this was already mentioned somewhere and I just didn't look hard enough, but the singer was using "Keening", a form of "vocal lament for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition, known to have taken place in Ireland and Scotland." (referenced from Google search) during this song. Which, when you take that into account, makes this song hit much harder.

[@PjSaidsLifestyleChannel]

Awesome reaction, I remember this song and the band. Rip Dolores! Oh and do pls take care if yourself 🥰

[@PemisCorner]

PjSaid's Lifestyle Channel Thank you momma🙏❤️

[@jasonswierenga1443]

The band bad wolves covers this song as a tribute to deloris from the cranberries. She was supposed to sing with them but she died that same day. U should check it out it's a really beautiful tribute to deloris.

[@vanessabright1549]

Omg 😮

[@ДимаГригоренко-ь2ш]

Молодчага,круто оценила!

[@ashmacbrid6056]

This touches me to the heart. I cry every time I hear it. My heart breaks for this experience.

[@PemisCorner]

Awwwww

[@sol8055]

Kudos for filming....P C...... awesome learning tool stay safe and smart shout out from Santa Paula CA

[@PemisCorner]

Awww thank you 🙏

[@shazzzabanazz4789]

It's a sad song about here in northern ireland, ,back in are trouble past if u read the walls behind her it mentions IRA an UFF,,UDA

[@PemisCorner]

Oh yes ..

[@steveg8102]

There is something about the sing style of "keening"that brings tears to your eyes every time. Keening is a way of morning the dead in ireland... this song is a funeral song for those poor children kill by an IRA bomb.

[@incensepeppermint5221]

Song written about the death of two children Tim Parry aged 12 and Jonathen Ball aged 3, blown up by and IRA bomb as they walked by a public bin outside McDonnald's on 26th February 1993 in Warrington England. Very Sad, Peace to us all now and forever between Ireland and the UK. And may all who died from both sides now rest in peace believing that this war between is over and is gone forever.

[@irishsi]

BEAUTIFUL,just beautiful.song is good too ha ha ha.im glad you are liking my countries artists.much love, IRELAND ☘️

[@PemisCorner]

Awww thank you so much

[@JS67137]

Great reaction. Love from Belfast Ireland.

[@PemisCorner]

Awww thank you so much

[@dirtysmity]

I love seeing people listen to Cranberries. I cant believe no one has said for you to check out Bad Wolves Zombie....it is a cover of this song and is AMAZING.....Dolores was supposed to be on it and died the night before recording

[@PemisCorner]

Oh my God 😱. A night before ? I’m definitely going to check it out

[@nneamakailechetv49]

Amazing one girl 💗💗

[@PemisCorner]

Nneamaka Ileche Tv Thank you sugar girl ❤️

[@felixKB2001]

The good reaction! Please! React The band "Black veil brides". The song "Fallen angel "!

[@PemisCorner]

nick kalin Thank you 🙏. I will definitely check it out