Songs That Changed Music: The Cranberries - Linger

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When I first heard this song I was into heavy metal but i thought "Damn, this song is beautiful." Gave me goosebumps. Still does.

I’ve loved the Cranberries for 30 yrs. I feel Dolores’ death was a huuuuge loss to the music industry, both for herself and the band. I saw them in Glasgow at the armadillo, years ago and I was gobsmacked! I couldn’t believe that they sounded just like their albums! A lot of times bands speed up or the lead can’t sing nearly as well as they lead everyone to believe. They were fabulous and her voice? OMFG! Unbelievable. RIP girl, we miss you. 🌟❤️

This song always brings tears to my eyes. Stunningly emotive and beautiful.

I have a distinct memory of visiting friends at Michigan State in some kind of common area when the video for this song came on MTV and a couple of guys stated dissing the song and left the room. It wasn't, I guess, hard enough for them, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. The song was so incedibly beautiful and the video was absolutely mesmerizing. I loved it, but it was more than just loving it. I was haunted by it. Without even fully understanding what it was about or what the lyrics were saying, I was moved almost to tears by the magic of it. So I was happy to watch this great video all these years later talking about this great song, but shocked to hear that Dolores O'Riordan is no longer with us. I must have missed that news report when it happened. May she rest in peace. I'm so thankful that she left us this priceless masterpiece as a gift that will be with us forever.

As good as Dolores was as a vocalist and performer, her harmonies were even better. Absolutely magnificent.

From the minute I heard the opening and her voice doing those descending figures I was in love sight unseen.

RIP Dolores. Love the Cranberries then and love them today. What a wonderful song. Thanks for posting this.

I was 21-22 when this song was released. Dream pop and the vocal harmonies are sublime. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of The Sundays so much.

It's rare that I cry upon hearing of a death of a celebrity... Her passing broke my heart. This song is still as haunting and beautiful as ever. Thanks for doing this one.

Dolores is so important to me, I was born in 1991 and The Cranberries always were into my life.
I love her voice but also her way of dancing, nothing conventional.
Thanks a lot for these 2 videos, I'm really thankful.

I remember exactly tre first time I've heard this song, summer 93 , I was 19. A friend of mine gave me the cassette of their first album...it was at night, lying in bed listening with my walkman...as soon as I got to the 7th track I fell in love with it...so sweet, so emotional, one of my all time fav!

This series of videos has been outstanding. Every one excellent. Thanks a million.

They are one of the greatest bands of all time.Still only kids and just out of school when they crack America how many bands can say that .Rest in peace Delores Long Live The Cranberries .

This song has always fascinated me, as has Dolores' voice. Hearing her vocals isolated in this video gave me actual goosebumps.

I love their songs. This band has changed my life. They made a huge part of the soundtrack of the beginning of my relationship with my wife in the 90s.
It was a dream coming true when I visited Limerick last year. So many thoughts came to my head about their history while I walked through those streets. They will never be forgotten. Wonderful band.
Thank you so much for these recent episodes (Stephen Street and Cranberries) - it means a lot to me. Cheers!

This is such an awesome song. I didn't like it so much until later in life when I become more perceptive and started listening. Being honest, naked and vulnerable is a really powerful thing when it comes to connecting with people.

Almost 30 years after I heard 'Linger' for the very first time on MTV (in Mexico of all places in the world!), I still get the chills when I hear Dolores humming to the tunes of the guitar and strings. Their music and her voice have been a huge part of my life, and when I'm reminded of that, I can't help the rush of emotions that strike me every single time I hear their music again. Definitely a great part of my life's "Sound Track". Thank you for this amazing video of this incredible song by this huge band.

I was a child when this song came out and I always loved it. It didn't mean much to me back then. Now I'm 39 and when I hear this song I have to sit down because all these memories from my life come flooding back. It all ends at some point, I'm just glad songs like this help me get through.

I was super lucky to tour as feargs drum tech filling in for their usual guy when he had a family emergency for an asian tour , I wasnt aware of all their catalogue and hearing it in rehearsals and then the shows was an ear opener . At some point in Asia whilst looking for a table at the hotel breakfast , I was beckoned to sit with Delores and her husband at the time she was so lovely taking in interest in my life and family back home , I was worried being a fill in tech being asked to sit with the principal singer. But I finished that breakfast with such admiration . she was an amazing voice and performer and for the moment we three sat and talked about family and touring and our home life it was lovely whilst being far away from our own that morning in Singapore . it goes without saying I listen to the band a lot these days , the songs have special moments and memories from that tour, It was heartbreaking when I saw the news she had passed.