I’m from Ireland and I can’t tell you how much this song means to all of us, she was a national treasure, still is, rip ❤

@andygm525

Жыл бұрын

I'm from England and I also love this song. R.I.P Delores ❤

@heavydirtysoul1111

Жыл бұрын

It's amazing song but I cannot hear her accent through tho?

@Adeus1

Жыл бұрын

Love the Cranberries! Thank you Ireland! RIP Dolores O'Riordan

@johannsebastianelli9222

Жыл бұрын

I drive a Kai.

@heavydirtysoul1111

Жыл бұрын

@@johannsebastianelli9222 A bit stupid joke don't you think?

The vocal sound Dolores uses in this song is called Keening/Sean-Nós Singing....used in Irish and Scottish songs for mourning the dead.

@jgg59

Жыл бұрын

Thank God somebody knows it’s the music tradition of Sean-nós

@anmaister

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, didn’t know that. Thanks

@explosu

Жыл бұрын

I had no idea about the background of this or about that. 💔 will never hear it the same again

@KillerFix24

4 ай бұрын

@@jgg59How is that pronounced

@TheHopperUK

23 күн бұрын

@@KillerFix24 Shawn-noss, very roughly

why does nobody talk about how immaculate you guys music taste is??? all the songs u guys cover are my favourites!

@davis267

Жыл бұрын

💯

@RKWDBMX

Жыл бұрын

lol

@RKWDBMX

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjohnson2600 nice generalization. old but clearly not very wise eh

@shawnanderson6313

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjohnson2600 How do you know this ?

@shawnanderson6313

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjohnson2600 Wild wild west bitch, you seem like white boy who only fights with guns, but cant' fight. Typical white boy. I make enough money boy, that they would, your white boy suck my cock!. Beauty of America, it is a business, you country fuck.

cranberries 'Linger ' is also great

@kopanomoss5752

Жыл бұрын

thats just my favorite from them

@jw3185

Жыл бұрын

No it’s not

@andrewboland1062

Жыл бұрын

Certainly is

@felipecasas5852

Жыл бұрын

@@jw3185 yes It Is, Indeed

@jw3185

Жыл бұрын

It’s radio friendly pop from the early-mid 90’s. it’s bad.

Did this man's just say My bloody Valentine?! Awesome reference. I'm actually so surprised he doesn't know this song. This dominanted the late 90s radio.

@jillmayer9501

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 90s and this is one of those songs I’ve never not known. No clue when I first heard it but I have no memory of not knowing it lol

@humberg9149

Жыл бұрын

Awesome reference X2

@elmini81sm

2 ай бұрын

I, too, am surprised. I heard it everywhere back in those days.

I'm surprised your dad never heard this! It dominated the radio in the 90's. Still gets pretty heavy play in the states.

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

I grew up on the music of the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s, lived overseas in a non -English speaking country for most of the 90’s and never paid much attention after that to new music. Thanks for checking out the channel!

@Arthur-ek7nd

Жыл бұрын

Not just that, but it was the most played song on the radio in multiple different years, as it made resurgences in popularity

What she does with her voice is called "keening" - it's an Irish thing - especially during funerals. So powerful, Such a tragedy that Dolores is gone from us now. 🥲

The beauty of this song, I think anyway, is it's ability to sound hard and soft at the same time. Rhythmic drumming, Irish vocals, crashing guitar... it's just a real classic

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

Well said. I love that contrast, too. Thanks for watching, Andy. - Kai’s dad

@andersnielsen6044

Жыл бұрын

It is great because of its political and very powerful lyrics!

@nomadine85

23 күн бұрын

Hard and soft at the same time! You predicted Billie Eilish’s new album title!

I'm glad you knew the background of Zombie! So many reactions have someone asking people to explain in the comments what the song is about. It's so much better when the reactor has context of the song's meaning and why it was written. One thing I'd suggest is this is one of the relatively few songs where the music video adds so much that it's an accompanying work of art. I would've liked to see what you both think of the the video, too.

I love how your dad is always very attentive while you’re explaining background and stuff. He’s very open to discovering new music. Y’all are so cool! 🤩

Sound Garden, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone temple pilots, Pearl Jam, Foo fighters, Audioslave are some other great 90s bands that would make for great reactions

@evilscorpio1981

Жыл бұрын

Audioslave was formed in 2001 not the 90s

@moonillusions832

Жыл бұрын

How do you leave out Radiohead..

@DustinHawke

Жыл бұрын

*Soundgarden

@1987colombiano

Жыл бұрын

And Smashing Pumpkins!

@DesertDweller21

Жыл бұрын

And Alice In Chains. Both AIC and Pearl Jam unplugged are AMAZING

The Cranberries are one of my favorite bands if not my favorite.... Dolores was a true talent. Please check out some of their other greats songs: 1. Linger 2. Dreams 3. Ode To My Family 4. When You're Gone 5. Animal Instinct

@jesahnorrin

Жыл бұрын

Those songs are all amazing. I have to add Empty to the list. Boy that song resonated as a teen.

@Mic-Mak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations!

@lml1705

8 ай бұрын

I love Linger.

@AthDara62

3 ай бұрын

check out acoustic version of 'It's You'

I love how both father's and son's generation straddle all these 1990's era songs they review/react to. It's beautiful. The 90's were a special time for music

Am married to a Half Irish(on his moms side) wonderful man . He and his mom explained this particular song to me and its become one of my fav songs ever!❤️

Thank you for reviewing this song. As an Irishman, it made me proud. You did a great job of explaining the context behind the song. I absolutely love your channel- love your hip hop reviews too. Your Dad is a treasure. For the Cranberries' next song, please review 'Dreams' or 'Linger'.

@redangel169

Жыл бұрын

Linger breaks my heart every time. I feel every note.

@annacooksey7276

Жыл бұрын

YES, context is do important in this song! I'm do glad they covered that before they started!

The first few lines of this song make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Her voice was truly amazing R I P!

The music video makes this song even more powerful...real powerful. Also the tribute by Bad Wolves is powerful. Dolores was supposed to record this song with Bad Wolves but just day before in London she sadly passed away and Bad Wolves released their own version as a tribute to her. Not one eye is dry seeing Bad Wolves version of Zombie...

@delticcity

Жыл бұрын

It is not believed that she committed suicide, rather that she drowned in the bath after drinking a moderate amount of alcohol. A tragic accident.

@BobbyGeneric145

Жыл бұрын

Dolores didn't kill herself.

@Divedown_25

Жыл бұрын

@@BobbyGeneric145 my wrong. Edited post

That you went back to research the song and presented the important context before playing the song for him speaks volumes to your integrity. I have been a Cranberries fan since the early 90s and think this is one of the most dynamic technical as well as emotional message songs from the group. I enjoyed you picking up and describing the intricacies of the intro. I haven't heard someone who had identified the significance and taken it apart before; bravo. The same method is used for each verse intro. It reminded me of something I learned years ago in classical music: The loudest note on a Beethoven score is a rest. We share that our musical tastes are all across the spectrum and in that line it's not often other venues reach across the wide divide to compliment, but this certainly happened with Delores O'Riordan. In the hit time of The Cranberries the other side of the music world, classical, reached across. Luciano Pavarotti, at the time the world's greatest classical tenor, invited The Cranberries to his show where they performed one of their songs. Then, Pavarotti and Delores sang Ave Maria, Pavarotti's signature piece together. I wish the technology of the time had better recorded the event as it was magnificent. And what an homage to the greatness he felt for Delores as an artist and to the messages she was conveying through her music. On a side note to that performance, Princess Diana was in the audience. I enjoy reaction videos. Particularly, I enjoy watching how a person is moved when hearing a new song or a new style of music. Keep spreading the wonderment of discovery.

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your comments. Thanks for watching. - Kai’s dad

@purposeinmind

17 күн бұрын

I remember those concerts known as Pavarotti and Friends raising funds for the children of Bosnia, the reason Princess Diana was also there. Pavarotti did like 10 concerts over the same number of years I think? anyway, moot point. Delores was amazing!

Love this song, it's a classic, very emotional, never gets old. R.I.P Dolores O'Riordan

If anyone hasn't seen it the Cranberries did a fantastic Tiny Desk Concert for NPR that's available on KZread..... Rest In Peace Dolores you are missed

@mayam1141

Жыл бұрын

Dolores

So so glad you covered the context correctly before listening, it’s such an integral part of overall cultural context and meaning here in Ireland 🙌

@dianeshelton9592

Жыл бұрын

In UK too. Sadly completely misunderstood by the majority of Americans.

Understanding the history behind the song is crucial.

The Bad Wolves cover of this also has an incredible story and is an amazing performance. Dolores died the day she was set to so vocals for their version.

@Rellj16

Жыл бұрын

Yea, super sad and iconic in that way. Gave that much more feeling to that cover... hoping they get to that soon.

@brianredban9393

Жыл бұрын

Yes fucking great cover. Very sad story

@jamess8335

10 ай бұрын

Yes!! React to their cover please! It’s amazing as well ❤

You and dad are sharing something important it's amazing....cherish these moments together.

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason. We do! - Kai’s dad

One of the greatest bands and songs of my childhood! I still remember 1994. when this marvelous song has been released! It was amazing even at the first listening and these powerful lyrics came in time of bloody war in my country and region! Kind regards from Croatia, EU

What a song. Hard and sweet. Dark. Its got it all

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

You’re spot on with that comment. - Kai’s dad

This song - and the Cranberries themselves - were MASSIVE in the 90s. Their music is in a lot of tv series and film from that era. Rest In Paradise Queen Dolores 💚🙏 Always in Our Hearts. Blessings always to Ireland 💚

RIP Dolores 🙏💚🇮🇪

every colonial oppressed nation identifies with ireland in their pain and struggles especially against the british imperialism (before the murican neo imperialism now) and this song touched a chord in me and a lot of people at my place who werent native english speakers, unlike me, and yet they were so moved. it was a huge hit in many parts of asia during the 90s. her inflections in the song always move me to tears. RIP DOLORES O RIORDAN

@conradgibson5660

Жыл бұрын

Load of crap

@Sidian

6 ай бұрын

The song is about the IRA killing children, not the British ""imperialism"" as you foolishly refer to it as. The Northern Irish continue, as they always have, to want to remain a part of the UK.

Dolores made “keening” mainstream. Rip queen. 🌹

Love this song.Brings tears to my eyes everytime.She had a very unique voice.I love it..Rest in peace Delores.

This might be the only song, I know, that has me crying already when the first guitar riff drops. This is far more than just a song.

I'm older than the dad but my daughter was the age that exposed me to this music. it gave me chills then and I still react that way all these years later.

when you guys both look at each other and acknowledge the song without saying anything and smile is WHOLESOME AF

The cranberries live performances are the best!!! Zombie mtv unplugged , linger live in Paris, ridiculous thoughts live in Detroit and many others 💗💗💗💗💗

Im not sure if you have delved into Pearl Jam with your father but they are the best grunge sound from the 90s scene. The strength of Eddie Vedder as a singer and performer is unmatched. A good start to see that is the MTV Unplugged version of BLACK. Hope you love them as much as I do. Blessings to you and your father and family. I love the love that is shown between you guys.

@abstractlij

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@whendays659

Жыл бұрын

Cosign.

Dolores Keane is another great irish singer your father was on the ball as we say here in ireland, also props for explaining the song and the background you done a great job

Zombie played in the O2 arena as Aisling Dalys walk out song with eight thousand people singing this song was epic. You may find snippets of this on KZread

@latsonlatsonlatsonmeback1053

Жыл бұрын

Great comment - was about to comment thia

I love the fact that your Dad is participating.He is so cool.Treasure him

This is for sure at the tip top of my list as my greatest songs of all time. RIP Dolores

One of the great songs of the 90's and history.

For me 'Dreams' is hand's down their best song, it's so beautiful.

To really get the emotion of the song you should watch the video as well. When she arranged the song she instructed the drummer to bang away at the drums to get across her outrage, the emotion.. this song is a masterpiece...every word, every note...everything!

Her voice was amazing. Gone way too soon.

I graduated high school in 94 and was working at a music store (corporate) a few weeks later. The two albums that were played NONSTOP over the in-store stereo were this album and Hootie and The Blowfish debut album. As a Metal/Grunge kid, neither band was my cup of tea, but I actually grew to enjoy and appreciate both of those albums.

@adstaton8461

Жыл бұрын

Saw Hootie in concert around that time. It remains the best live concert I have ever witnessed, and I've seen The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Bob Dylan, CSNY. You get my point. Hootie played 3 curtain calls after playing 3 sets. They covered Elvis, Simon and Garfunkel, Johnnie Cash, they were all over the place and every arrangement was amazing.

The Queen Is Dead album in the background is a masterpiece 👌🏼

just sat here head bopping vibing along with you, just taking it in lol

I feel like the wall of sound noise represents the sounds of war, vrs her soft voice a mothers pain, those sounds is just so well constructed on so many levels and the vocal movement she does is more like a yodel xx

I saw them live 2 times and its sounds exactly rhe same live, Delores' voice is like no other and utterly amazing. You can hear its perfection in their softer songs.

@lailah4277

Жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous one of my favourite bands

You’re dressed like you were late to a virtual work meeting 😂

@Simon...........

Жыл бұрын

😂😭 facts

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

😭😂

@SamNatal

Жыл бұрын

@@frontroom love the videos btw!

@tyflanagan3614

Жыл бұрын

Aaahaha 😂

@jerekahunt2415

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Stop! Lol

The video that goes with the song really brings home the message of the lyrics Dolores hails from my home town of Limerick her voice is phenomenal great reaction guys 👏👏👏❤❤

I love when pops instantly smiles when he hears her voice @4:01.

Thank you for this reaction. For putting the song into context. As an Irish woman you made me feel proud. RIP DOLORES

I have heard this song hundreds of times since it was released. It still gets me every time.

I have to say how much I appreciate the passionate and knowledgeable way you give context to all the songs for your dad. The whole album is most certainly a must-listen... (and btw, it's pronounced "O-rearden")

so cool that you have a dad willing to sit down and spend this kind of time with you.

there is another Irish band Aslan they have a song called 'This is ' and a song called 'crazy world ' check them out there lead singer Christy is great

I think this song puts into perfect context what it was like growing up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s in the UK and Ireland. Obviously nowhere faced it as badly as Northern Ireland. But from my perspective in England, it was just an unspoken understanding that if you went into a city or town centre, you might not come home. The worst ones, (like Warrington, which was the catalyst for this song), were always the ones where children were hurt, but I remember particularly when the centre of Manchester was bombed. I was at an event, and we were counting off who was meant on their way from Manchester, who hadn't arrived yet, and trying to get hold of them to make sure they were ok. The 1916 reference is to the Easter Uprising, when the real fight for Irish Independence began. The fighting over Northern Ireland continued for more than 80 years. And now there's a whole generation of kids who never had to grow up with that knowledge that they could be blown up any day... Thank God and Mo Mowlam for the Good Friday Agreement.

@paddytumelty1248

Жыл бұрын

here m8 whats the differnce in what russia is doing now to how england claimed a part of ireland ???

The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings would be a great follow up to this. Keep up the good work !

Love The Cranberries. Please continue with their music! Dolores passed away recently so this is a wonderful tribute to her! Maybe listen to "No Need to Argue" or "Ode to my family" or "Empty" next... heartbreakingly personal, but such strong songs.

Rip Dolores o Riordan, I loved the cranberries, Linger is my favorite by them.

I discovered this song through my boarding school music teacher, awesome guy he'd always use his morning TED talk kinda thing all teachers had to show us songs he was passionate about and tell us about the story and meaning of it. By far my best school experience

The fact that your dad lived through the 90s and hadn't heard this song is mind-blowing!

I love watching reaction videos to this song. I'm British, so I get it a bit more than our overseas cousins. Most of the reactions I've seen are from people who clearly don't "get it" Cheers guys!

I don't understand how it is possible that he hasn't heard this one before. It has been the most played song on the radio for multiple different years.

@dovestone_

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what I thought

when you’re gone, linger, put me down, i will always, & dying inside are no skip songs !!

“Dreams” is my favorite song by The Cranberries. So fire

With the Cranberries the iconic songs more typical of their sound were “Linger” or “Dreams”. Dreams was on the soundtrack for a Drew Barrymore movie “Never Been Kissed” which was an interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew”

Good song and her voice is so unique!!!

I don't hear this song much but when I do, instant chills. Amazing.

the power behind this song could nuke the world. it's stunning and so well done. perfection. she uses an irish mourning song technique called "wailing" for those high voice clicks. it's not easy to do, but it is common in irish funeral derges and such. it's extremely beautiful in this song, and fitting.

One of my favorite bands, Dolores's voice was out of this world, beautiful band full of great musicians, I hope you discover all of their amazing music. btw check out a song called when you're gone, it's one of my favorites and the Dolores's band mates played that song for her at her funeral a few years ago, thanks for the videos🖤

Never heard this song in my life! And it’s great! Thank you guys!

I was in first year of senior/secondary school in the U.K. when that song came out it was a massive hit in the U.K., it’s a crying shame what happened to the cranberry’s lead singer Delores o'riordan, she drowned in her bath due to alcohol intoxication in London. Such a loss we will never hear her unique voice with new songs again. God bless her.

You guys are great. Love how you bond over the music.

This is the type of song that with Context, hits so much harder. It reminds me of Pearl Jam's Jeremy, which hits even harder now after all the mental/emotional health issues taken front in the last few years in the U.S.

Love the music you pick for your dad🥰 keep it coming we enjoy these videos 👌🏼

@frontroom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - more good stuff planned! - Kai’s dad

Suggested this video a few weeks ago and I literally learned something new about the inspiration for this master piece. Thank you for once again impressing me with the research for these reactions. Just incredible work

loving the 90s rock tangent. more of this please. you guys are awesome

Now you have to play "Linger" for your dad & let him see how diverse they were. He probably already knows that song.

Great reaction guys, Dolores had a great lilting voice

This has been coming on shuffle a lot lately (classic song) great timing! Another great vid guys, keep it up

Strange how this channel keeps you glued to the screen! Guys youre a joy!

You should actually do the entire Cranberries "No need to argue" album. It was monumental!

You should check out the video to this song. It has great visuals. Also there's a remake by Bad Wolves which Delores was supposed to be featured on but she passed away before they could get her on it. They still made the song which is great and also a great video that pays homage to her.

One of the greatest songs of all tme. It gives me goose bumps every time I listen to it, whichbis frequently. Love your Dad's reaction. Great vid.

I love your format, watching you listening to these great songs. Real people listening with a lot of respect and gratitude to great music. Thanks!

If you ask me one of the best songs of all time!! ❤

Awesome. Of course Delores absolutely nails it with the singing, but the guitars, bass and drums are so on point. This song is a masterpiece.

@mayam1141

Жыл бұрын

Dolores

Her vocals were on another level for this song. It has to be one of the best ones ive heard

absolutly love your guys reactions!!!!

Favorite of The Cranberries RIP Dolores O’Riordan she passed away in January 2018 🕊

You can review a whole Cranberries cd. They have a top 10 Icon cd with their best songs. I love them. RIP Delores.

that's so crazy, we were literally talking about and analyzing this song in my English class yesterday!! & I am just now seeing that you guys posted this 4 days ago. i love the cranberries

My heart breaks and I cry when I hear this song, I loved the Cranberries and I miss her so much 😔

Dolores was an angel sent to make us feel better for a short time.

After Dolores O Riordan died the band called Disturbed made a version of this song in her honour. I think it's really well done.

My favorite song. Great video.

Really enjoyed both of your reactions, thank you both, love from Ireland

The record company pleaded with her to not put this song on their album and offered her a lot of money to drop it but it was too personal to her. Doloris plays the lead guitar here.