RIP one of the greatest vocalists of all time.

@JesterTBP

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@rachel-in-the-208

2 жыл бұрын

She was incredible and will be missed

@jonnysimpson093

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry dude. It’s definitely sad she’s gone but literally sounds like icejjfish but not even funny. She is straight up awful

@JesterTBP

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnysimpson093 You're just plain wrong. But you're welcome to your opinion.

@josht2136

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnysimpson093 your ears are fucked it seems.

Zombie is considered a protest song against the Northern Ireland conflict. Dolores O'Riordan ( leadsinger) wrote the lyrics to the song during the band's 1993 tour of England in memory of two children (Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry) who were killed in an IRA bombing in Warrington on March 20, 1993. ✌️🤘✌️

@rk41gator

2 жыл бұрын

True. But it is also an anti-war song.

@Necr0e1

2 жыл бұрын

with all the references to 1916 i always took it to be about ww1

@grahamechambers6642

2 жыл бұрын

@@Necr0e1 1916 refers to the Easter Rebellion in Dublin. It is an anti-war song, but inspired specifically by the indiscriminate killing of two English children by the IRA.

@Necr0e1

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamechambers6642 totally possible, but as someone not from the ireland or uk, the closest comparison i could make is ww1

@tj_2701

2 жыл бұрын

@@Necr0e1 it's not "totally possible" that is LITERALLY what inspired the writing of this song,

"It's the same old thing since 1916" damn that bar gets me every time

When you're over 60, it's fun to see that younger people continue to discover what you've been listening to for years... It's also reassuring because beautiful things as good songs are eternal... .

@war.neverchanges

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 19 and I’ve known this song since 12 after sometime listening to my first rock group; 3daysgrace, it’s a beautiful song.

@alexandrudinca3080

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 30. I've known this song since i was 10. Truly good music never dies.

@dio52

2 жыл бұрын

To continue with the pattern... I'm 42 and this song came out my Freshman year of high school. Been listening to it ever since.

@veritorossi

Жыл бұрын

I've listened to The Cranberries since I was 11. I'm 38.

Rip Deloris yes she is Irish that sound she sings is Keening is a traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition, known to have taken place in Ireland and Scotland. Keening, which can be seen as a form of sean-nós singing, was performed in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages. Peace out.

@stevenbryant1011

2 жыл бұрын

I wondered if it was a specific musical choice or an actual style, thanks for clearing things up!

@margiemcpeak9304

2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, Steve Fulstone! You said what I wished that I could! Thanks! ☮ ❤ 🎶

@renagenic

Жыл бұрын

A, ble y Cymru?

@eyes2338

Жыл бұрын

Lol some Aussies try to sing in this accent.

@devilsoutlaw9417

Жыл бұрын

I knew she was irish (I think) but I didn’t know the way she was singing was something so specific. Thanks for the information. The song already made me tear up but knowing keening style of singing now makes tears roll down my cheeks.❤️💕💋😭 To add an afterthought the remake she was supposed to feature on would have been amazing, but Bad Wolves didn’t do the song nearly as good original. It did good as a tribute though.

Musically, this live version sounds similar to the studio version played in the music video. Visually, the video is worth seeing. It's very powerful. By the way, the lyric "since 1916" is a reference to the 1916 Easter Rising/Rebellion in Dublin. It was one of the key events preceding the Partition of Ireland and the Irish Civil War several years later.

@jenbcamping

Жыл бұрын

I always prefer the album version with real video, but this does sound much closer than many live versions. Still, album good - live bad.

@tattoodude8946

11 ай бұрын

I was actually shocked how closely this resembles the studio version. It always makes me feel better when the band can actually perform their songs live.

"The song was written in response to the death of Johnathan Ball, 3, and Tim Parry, 12, who had been killed in the IRA bombing in Warrington, northwest England, when two devices hidden in litter bins were detonated."

"This is a masterpiece." This is an understatement. 25+years later and this still brings literal tears to my eyes. RIP Dolores O'Riordan 🙏

You’re exactly right, the composition is absolutely flawless, but more importantly the message is about oppression and wanting of peace. You can tell through the chorus how much it resonates just by her voice. It almost sounds Gaelic in the way her voice cracks and wavers. What a masterpiece.

@louise5651

2 жыл бұрын

that crack is *very * reminiscent of gaelic keening, fitting for the subject matter

@pillcursmelly5851

2 жыл бұрын

The wavering voice is called "keening". Its a traditional Irish way of singing at funerals. Its meant to convey sadness and despair.

@xxshotxx1

2 жыл бұрын

@@louise5651 thank you for the clarity, I hope that’s a describable way of saying it, but I noticed how her voice changes during the melody.

@ashleyscaife2751

Жыл бұрын

Considering she was Irish Im not surprised it sounds Gaelic lol

As I've gotten older, I can't help but just weep any time I hear this song now... I have to change the radio at work if it comes on because I'll be out of commission for half an hour. I absolutely love this song.

@jessicashenefield1546

2 жыл бұрын

You are not alone in this, except it has always been a weeper for me. When it first released I'd be belting along with tears streaming as I drove along. These days, I don't always belt, but I always weep.

When you said that this song was a masterpiece, you were spot on. This song - essentially- reverberated around the world and all of Gen X had their views on the Occupation of Ireland deeply affected. The 1994-1995 ceasefire happened a couple of months after the song was released. Whatever else, Gen X around the world considered the ‘Irish Troubles’ to be utter bullshit and not acceptable. This song IS a masterpiece.

The Cranberries are from Ireland. This song was written in response to an IRA bombing in the UK. That's what I've come to understand

@BamaXander

2 жыл бұрын

@@Drax514 calm down, bro. A simple correction would've sufficed. You ain't gotta talk down to folks like that.

@RushfanUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@Drax514 Totally wrong, it was written after the two bombs in Warrington killed two boys aged 3 and 12, as you say Wikipedia exists, try using it and you'll see the truth.

@grahamechambers6642

2 жыл бұрын

@@Drax514 Unfortunately for you this song was inspired by the indiscriminate killing of two English boys by an IRA bomb in Warrington. Wikipedia exists and all this information is right there. Check it out. Let's not make shit up.

@Rmick7634

2 жыл бұрын

@UCNUyualjtFT2JliZN1KeA8w mate you are the one that’s wrong. The song was written as a reaction to a bombing in Warrington, UK where 2 young boys were killed. Dolores confirmed this several times. Also, why be so rude?

@Rmick7634

2 жыл бұрын

@@BamaXander he is completely wrong anyway. Dolores confirmed several times that the song was written as a direct response to 2 young boys being killed by an IRA bomb in Northern England.

Everyone else have already mentioned where the song was inspired from. So all I can do is strongly recommend the original music video. It , much as the lyrics, is very powerful.

@Oduunich

2 жыл бұрын

This. One of the few songs where the original video is a must, the Bad Wolves version being another.

@bradleymassey252

2 жыл бұрын

I can't agree more to this

@CortexNewsService

Жыл бұрын

The crowd singing along gave me goosebumps. Was this concert in Ireland or Britain?

Deloris was supposed to re-record her vocals for the Bad Wolves cover of Zombie, but died from pneumonia the day she was scheduled to go into the studio. Bad Wolves went ahead a proceeded with recording the cover (and did an outstanding job of it) and are giving all proceeds to her children.

@johnnyhancock76

2 жыл бұрын

If pneumonia includes being so drunk you drown in the bathtub, sure.

@Tommysimonsen

2 жыл бұрын

A cover should be better then the original, or it`s a bad cover.

@kellymccann9540

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tommysimonsen and there's only been a select few imo that did covers justice to the original and maybe better obviously disturbed doing sound of silence, Chris cornell patience GNR cover, Heart did an amazing stairway to heaven live even, those are some that just stand out to me heck Joan Jett did a bunch of covers that were good, I thought bad wolves did a good job it would've been cool to here Delores part the only thing I thought that could be been better was the music of the song if it wasn't for the lyrics you'd never know it was the same song I get they probably wanted to make it their own way but they kind of took away what made that song so iconic in the first place the 45 sec just chaotic outro the drums you didn't really get that with their version.

@mu4990

2 жыл бұрын

since then the ex-lead singer of Bad Wolves was booted from the band for being a total POS.

@Tommysimonsen

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellymccann9540 Joe Cocker With a little help from my friends. Denzel Curry adding a verse to RATM Bulls On Parade. It`s happens, but often covers are just not as good as the original or not adding anything new, waster of time.

Her vocal style in this song is that of “Keening”, in Irish tradition, mourning for the dead. The “troubles”, she says, we didn’t want this. “It’s not me, it’s not my family.” We didn’t participate, and yet, we grieve with you.

This is a classic song. I recommend "Ode to my family" "Linger" and "Dreams" RIP Dolores O'Riordan

@jena6587

2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, Linger was my jam. Then they released this song. ❤️❤️

@NicholasBalanta

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with all of these. "Ode to my Family" is my favorite.

@andrewboland1062

2 жыл бұрын

When You're Gone, Animal Instinct, Promises and Just My Imagination aswell

As time goes on, this song goes higher and higher on my all-time greatest list.

The look on your face as you listen to this masterpiece is priceless. I can tell you love it without you saying a word.

Everytime she sings Zombie during the song, I get chills. Every. Single. Time.

This is a song that you can actually react to the official video, unless things have changed. It’s well worth checking out - the visuals combined with this amazing song are astounding. Dolores was a force to be reckoned with.

"Guys, this is a Masterpiece." ... We welcome you to the music history museum Mr. Lboyd. We hope you enjoy your visit. If you have any questions I am certain one of our many tour guides can answer those for you. Our greatest pleasure is watching the face of somebody who hears a Masterpiece for the very first time. Thank you for that.

The second best thing about this song, after Delores' vocals, is the angry drumming.

@annlaughrin7250

Жыл бұрын

He’s one fierce (!) drummer- for sure. Loved seeing him live! I was sorta busy w/ 3 small kids as Cranberries hit-but bought this CD-was extremely moved by it. Extremely. May Delores truly be resting in peace. And may her family be ever proud of her amazing talent & commitment to cause.

Love this song. My mom was a huge Cranberries fan and this song is basically a quarter of my childhood lmao

@carolmillins9199

2 жыл бұрын

My kids would probably say the same. One of the many bands they grew up with.

I can never forget this song. It's the first one I can remember in my life that gave my whole body chills.

This still gives me goosebumps everytime even after all this time!

"once in a lifetime" is a good way of putting it. I genuinely think this might be the best song ever written. And that's not just personal preference, I don't consider it one of my personal favourites (though I obviously love it). It's so powerful, with the incredibly melodic yet understated chord progression, the little lead guitar licks, the bass, the DRUMS, the message of the lyrics, and of course Dolores's incredible vocals. I've always been amazed at how strong her voice was considering how physically small she was. Plus the fact that she never seems to be "pushing" her voice, it always seems effortless. Great reaction!

Thanks to my sisters, I grew up hearing this and other classics every day. Such a powerful message... RIP, Delores.

The band was indeed Irish. The lead singer’s name was Dolores O’Riordan; she died at the age of forty-six in January of 2018 of an accidental drowning. Zombie is a comment on “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland (It’s the same old thing since 1916….). This song stunned me when I first heard it, if you watch the official video you will likely get chills….

The music video to this is a work of art in itself. I know the reasons, but this is one I really wish would have been the studio version. Bad wolf, as said elsewhere was scheduled to remake this along with her, but she died in her bathtub when she drowned from drinking to much. It was a big loss of a phenomenal singer/ song writer. Bad wolf still recorded and made it almost into a tribute.. then donated all proceeds to her family.

I'm shocked you've never heard this, it lives among the all time greats because the execution was flawless and literally everyone agrees with the message. The music video for this is even more powerful due to the visuals, if you ever get a chance to let that hit you off camera I would highly suggest giving it your time as well.

@truebornjester8703

Жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed at how much music this guy has never heard of

@vinlondon8904

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely the best music video ever.

RIP Delores. She often uses an Irish style of singing that's similar to a yodel. This song is specifically about war and conflict in Ireland and people killing each other's children. Other songs from them are Linger and Dreams

I like to think that the aggressive heavy chorus is her passion for peace almost shouting for it

The day she died she was on her way to record parts of this song with Bad Wolves who were doing a cover of it. Bad Wolves finished the cover, released it as a single and gave all the proceeds to her family.

This song hits me hard, I'm from Cork in Ireland. R.I.P Dolores O'Riordan. This song means so much and sang by a the voice of an Angel.

RIP Dolores, we were blessed to witness your talent and kindness, your sorrow and your passion. You are an angel.

I love how she accentuates Zombie.

Such a shame we'll never know how that Bad Wolves cover would have sounded with her beautiful, haunting vocals.RIP😢🥲

The way she uses her voice is called "keening", which is a traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in Gaelic.

This little lady was so powerful. RIP

This song actually changed hearts and minds and helped end the fighting in Northern Ireland. A special song. Really check out their official video. Equally amazing.

Wailing! The style she sings this song. RIP Dolores!

This was my first exposure to rock music when I was very young. The Cranberries has always been on my playlist since then.

She’s from Ireland RIP🙏

I feel for my Irish heritage, and for the people of Ukraine living this now.

One of my favorite songs of all time

I saw her perform in Houston in 1995 on the Zombie tour. It was powerful then, and still stands the test of time. Rest in Power, Dolores.

Have always loved their song ‘ode to my family’

Yes she is from Limerick in Ireland. The song is about the troubles that was happening in Northern Ireland.

My son was born on the day she passed away and he is obsessed with this song. She was a genius!!

RIP. Missed by all ❤️ This song is about the time called the Troubles in Ireland

i love her. she was such a great singer. and she had such a difficult life herself.

Deloris was one of the great vocalists of our time and was taken far too soon. The entire album was this good mainly because of her voice.

You are feeling what I felt 30 years ago when I first heard Dolores. I've listened to thousands of bands. Been to hundreds and hundreds of concerts of all sizes and generes. Her voice is in my top 5 of all time. Dolores will be missed but her voice will linger for the ages!

Looking forward to your reaction of this song. The lyrics and original video are on point. The passion in the voice touches the soul

This is THE song I think of when I think of 90's music. As someone that grew up in the 90's, it is one of my favorites.

One of my favorite songs of all time.

Can't believe you haven't heard this yet! One of my all-time favorite songs 😍

This song always makes me break down and cry. It was one of my mom's favorite songs (that I can remember, thanks shoddy memory) and it will always remind me of her. No matter the version either.

The song is about the Irish “troubles” and how no one wins in war, most especially the people caught in the middle.

i absolutely love this song, and its on my forever playlist and has been forever

This style of singing is called "keening" and it is used at wakes and funerals in Ireland.

I love that she turned the lyrics Zombie into keening, she was amazing!

Just an incredible song, highly recommended the official music video too

Your experience with getting lost in the song is how it was for most of us in the 90's with music in general. The level of talent in the music industry per capita at one time is insanely ridiculous across all genre

Yes. A masterpiece! Great band. And oh, Dolores, Dolores, Dolores!

Whoever recorded this live version did an amazing job. One of the best songs of my generation. Funny thing is, my local rock station didn’t take this song seriously because of the band itself. Their first album wasn’t exactly hard rock like this song, but mainly adult contemporary music. But slowly over time they could not ignore the immense popularity of this song. When Bad Wolves covered this song, this version started popping up again. Great song

How wonderful. What a joy to see people still appreciating this song. I would love to see you react to the official music video Love from UK

Truly beautiful song. And timeless.

Love this song. Delores was taken way to young, she was 47. RIP Delores ❤ 🙏 🕊 ☮

I had to come back to this reaction because this song brought tears to my eyes. I love this song so much.

She is indeed from Ireland. Unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago. 😔 Look up "No need to Argue" it's hauntingly beautiful.

This song always has me in tears. If it pops up on my playlist when driving I have to skip it until i get where I am going.

Dolores was from Limerick in Ireland, about an hour from where I live. A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and a beautiful heart. RIP 💔

This song is bigger than the original story. "In our heads" speaks about our bias, our stubborn attachment to ideology. Don't be a zombie, don't repeat the errors of the past.

I get teary-eyed every time I hear this song

Great live version, and I know you listen to the albums after reacting quite often, but the original video is iconic and also worth your time if you get the chance, good sir.

This song is iconic. To irish people, especially those that remember "The Troubles," this song really hits. It was written after an attack, I think a bombing carried out by the IRA, killed two young boys who were just caught in the blast.

@mitchellminor2363

2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate your gift to us the American people with Dolores's beautiful voice

@Avrysatos

2 жыл бұрын

It brought international attention back to the fighting going on in Ireland.

@RushfanUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@Avrysatos There wasn't much fighting going on, this was a terrorist bombing in an English town that killed a 3 year old boy and 12 year old boy, loads more people were injured in the two blasts that took place on a Saturday with families out shopping on the streets of Warrington.

@Avrysatos

2 жыл бұрын

@@RushfanUK I didn't know at the time there was ANY fighting going on. It didn't get much US news coverage, and even my mother admits she never heard about the bombing this song is about until the song became a hit and was being played everywhere.

Bad Wolves did a cover of this before Tommy Vext left group......she passed the day she was supposed to do her vocals for the video so they put out the video and proceeds went to her family

We all in Ireland are proud of her & her legacy.. We miss you Dlores 🥲

RIP Delores... You will never be forgotten... beautiful

Brings a little tear to your eye.

If you're interested, there was a great cover of this song by the group Bad Wolves on which Delores O'Riordan was set to do the vocals but sadly she died before she was able to record it. The group did release the song and donated the proceeds to her children.

One of the best songs ever written

This is a once in a lifetime song. RIP Dolores…

I _LOVE_ that we are in 2022 now and people are still hearing this for the first time and realizing what a masterpiece it is. Lovely.

Yes she is Irish, and the vocalisation she sings is Keening a traditional form of vocal lament for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition.

Oh, I am so disappointed you did not bring up the video for this amazing tune. As great as this live performance is the imagery in the video is worth a whole reaction. You would be good at pointing out the powerful symbolism and stunning visuals. Definitely go there.

It's about PTSD and war. "In your head they're still fighting".. So sad. LOVE this song.

You said it, "MASTERPIECE" RIP DOLORES O'RIORDAN.

This song had "Smells Like Teen Spirit" kind of power in the early '90's. Absolutely classic track.

@mikefelty2625

2 жыл бұрын

This song (sung by her) is much better and more powerful than "Smells Like Teen Spirit" will ever be in my opinion. Nirvana as ground breaking as they were as far as helping Grunge go mainstream, were not nearly as deep lyrically or vocally as this song. You can actually almost feel the pain when she sings about something terrible that happened and inspired the song.

incredible and timeless with such passion

She was one of a kind to be sure. R.I.P. Dolores

One of best songs ever written

this song still makes me cry, every single time.

To me, it's a modern Irish dirge with folk-rock overtones. NO ONE could have owned this song more than Dolores. She bares her soul here.

Whoever suggested you this song did you a service as this song has such a strong message...so powerful even with such few words.

This song will never not make my throat lodge and my eyes tear up.

You should definitely watch the official video as well. AMAZING SONG.

when I was 12 in Belfast You could still feel the tension. I havent been back in 17 years. Would love to go back for a while.

This Song gives me goose bumps every time i hear it and with the official Video make me cry