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  • WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Cranberries - Ode To My Family REACTION
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  • @EgbertWilliams
    @EgbertWilliams Před rokem +177

    I was always touched by the line "My father ... he liked me." It says so much by underplaying it in a way. Her father, no doubt, loved her very much, but to say "he liked me" says something else, that he enjoyed her company, appreciated her personality, thought she was cool. Many parents can love their kids without feeling any of those things.

  • @groovelife415
    @groovelife415 Před rokem +140

    Dolores wrote this song on their first US tour. She was missing home very badly. While she was extroverted after a while, she was extremely shy initially. In the pubs of Ireland they couldn't get her to face the crowd. That voice carried her around the world. Now she rests eternally beside her father, back in the place she was missing so much when she wrote this.

    • @enajd9552
      @enajd9552 Před rokem +21

      That’s right about her being so shy. Saw then in the White horse in Dublin before they were signed to a label. A small gig in an upstairs room with only about 30 people - could have been less even. She was so shy & lacking in confidence but her voice carried through the usual pub clamour & chatter, sweet, soulful & unpretentious. The fact that she always sang in her own Limerick accent showed a latent confidence in her own unique talent - unlike so many others who Americanised their accents to sell internationally. Rest in peace Lolo

    • @sarablack2547
      @sarablack2547 Před rokem +10

      groovelife415.that last sentance you wrote got me emotional!

    • @jillmayer9501
      @jillmayer9501 Před rokem +3

      Why are you cutting onions?

  • @thegingergyrl455
    @thegingergyrl455 Před rokem +169

    This song makes me cry every time. 😢 My childhood wasn’t so great but I definitely miss my parents.

    • @kd2009
      @kd2009 Před rokem +5

      Me too!

    • @metarugia3981
      @metarugia3981 Před rokem +5

      Sometimes, no matter how bad we think we have it, someone somewhere out there, has it much worse than us.
      🙂

    • @scottducey152
      @scottducey152 Před rokem +1

      Im a grown man and i atleast get one tear that comes out sad song to me

    • @scottducey152
      @scottducey152 Před rokem +2

      Reminds me of my grandpa he was about 80 percent irish and the video saddens me

    • @tizioincognito5731
      @tizioincognito5731 Před rokem

      Hold fast, I feel u

  • @adnap
    @adnap Před rokem +221

    This is, and has always been my favorite Cranberries song. With Linger being a close 2nd.
    The story behind this song is that Delores was feeling homesick and realizing how tough touring America can be. Living in hotels, away from your family, the people you’ve known and the sacrifices you’ve had to make for the price of fame and playing music.
    Rest in Peace, Delores O’Riordan.

    • @sparksdrinker5650
      @sparksdrinker5650 Před rokem +2

      You got a problem with When You're Gone, bro?!?!

    • @mwilsonUT
      @mwilsonUT Před rokem

      @@sparksdrinker5650 came to same the same - my personal favorite

  • @roryowens9703
    @roryowens9703 Před rokem +65

    This song is just so full of yearning, warmth, melancholy, wit. Sung by the voice of an angel. No one could do it like Dolores O'Riordan.

  • @marybaillie8907
    @marybaillie8907 Před rokem +86

    This song hit the charts in 1994. It shows Dolores craving the simple life as a child
    after achieving success.Her parents weren't happy with her choice to pursue a career as a rock star.
    Unbelievable vocals with harmonies that are so very entertaining especially with the Irish accents that draw your full attention. Absolutely beautiful. Loved your reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

    • @ailishadoyle4660
      @ailishadoyle4660 Před rokem +3

      There is a young girl on CZcams called Janet Devlin, she has the same keen to her voice as Delores, lovely singer, with a Donegal lilt!

    • @mikemcmillan6473
      @mikemcmillan6473 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Met her in Calgary working in a store. She was sweet.

  • @josephscally6270
    @josephscally6270 Před rokem +20

    One of the many things I like about her is that she makes no attempt to mask her wonderful accent as so many performers do.

  • @mojoshivers
    @mojoshivers Před rokem +24

    One of the best Cranberries songs.

  • @oschvelez1
    @oschvelez1 Před rokem +42

    Hearing this song now makes me tear up. May she rest in peace. Her solo albums were beautiful and really underrated too.

  • @kazzaMcFazza
    @kazzaMcFazza Před rokem +28

    In my opinion their best song is "No Need To Argue". Such a beautiful yet sad song.

    • @andrewgarrison7485
      @andrewgarrison7485 Před rokem +4

      I love that song too. It is such an underappreciated gem from this band.

  • @2009socalgal
    @2009socalgal Před rokem +31

    Finally!! Someone is finally reacting to Ode To My Family which I absolutely LOVE!! Thank you for this!

  • @sf0tacticalguy
    @sf0tacticalguy Před rokem +14

    What you're noticing is her unmistakable Irish (Gaelic) accent coming through in her every word.

    • @jemalrankin5494
      @jemalrankin5494 Před 11 měsíci

      I always think of what she had went through in her life to take her own . Was it leaving her people behind ? Was it the family that died before she was famous and she wasn't able to share her wealth with . That is a big one . Not being able to help those who have passed . Or maybe drugs ...

    • @tyroneleland6695
      @tyroneleland6695 Před 10 měsíci

      Erin go bragh 🇮🇪

  • @VogonPoet67
    @VogonPoet67 Před rokem +12

    I had the biggest crush on the singer when I was in high school. I was a metal head and couldn't admit to my friends that I liked the Cranberries, although looking back, I suspect they secretly liked them too. She was a beautiful lady with an astounding voice that still gives me goosebumps to this day. R.I.P. Dolores O'Riordan.

  • @timothykalinowski504
    @timothykalinowski504 Před rokem +9

    When she sings that phrase "I miss you" you feel her pain so deeply. Amazing artist.

  • @sumonjamal1653
    @sumonjamal1653 Před rokem +3

    Jeezus, this brings me back to 1995, my first year in college... this song was all over radio and MTV back then.

  • @carriesmith742
    @carriesmith742 Před rokem +3

    The cranberries were my high school and college years and I was devastated to hear of Delores' death. I still get emotional when I hear this song. They were part of my high school and college family.

  • @kevin982
    @kevin982 Před rokem +6

    RIP Dolores. Voice of an angel.

  • @Shamrock3939
    @Shamrock3939 Před rokem +5

    Doloris keening is so balanced by her tender melodic range. This song more than any other from the cranberries makes her passing so sad.

  • @allenwhitmer8192
    @allenwhitmer8192 Před rokem +50

    Another Irish band with 3 sisters and their brother is the Corrs. They are all beautiful and the lead singer has a great voice. Breathless is their most iconic song

    • @deborahpaley21
      @deborahpaley21 Před rokem +2

      I love Radio, and the video is great they're as stunning as they are talented.

    • @allenwhitmer8192
      @allenwhitmer8192 Před rokem

      @@deborahpaley21 yes! I can watch Caroline bang those drums all day. She doesn't get enough credit

    • @ellefitzpatrick6339
      @ellefitzpatrick6339 Před rokem +1

      Forgiven not forgotten and Runaway are great songs too.

    • @ImmortalBroken
      @ImmortalBroken Před rokem +1

      And they did a great cover of "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac!

    • @allenwhitmer8192
      @allenwhitmer8192 Před rokem

      @@ImmortalBroken Yes they did! I didn't think I would like it, I didn't, I loved it!

  • @jondhuse1549
    @jondhuse1549 Před rokem +5

    That was the first Cranberries song I ever heard - I fell in love instantly.

  • @TheNotedHero
    @TheNotedHero Před rokem +10

    I think the word you're trying to think of to describe her voice is lilting. It's so beautiful. RIP Dolores

  • @johnnyboy7144
    @johnnyboy7144 Před rokem +8

    Masterpiece of a song

  • @sagan666
    @sagan666 Před rokem +3

    This song always makes me cry thinking of my Dad. RIP da. Love your parents while you can - they won't be there forever.

  • @markroberts2943
    @markroberts2943 Před rokem +3

    Hello from Dublin,lreland ,love your reactions,Dolores had a very unique voice. I wish she would have stayed with us longer. God bless you Dolores. Lots of love .❤️😘☘️RIP.

  • @Caprizonica
    @Caprizonica Před rokem +15

    Check out their "Promises", "Animal Instinc", "Salvation", "Analyze", "Stars", "Just my imagination"...... they had lots of hits and even the non hits are beautiful songs.

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Před rokem +13

    Jay & Amber, you'll love her "Salvation"!!

    • @upsidedownrc8992
      @upsidedownrc8992 Před rokem

      As someone from Ireland who was fucked on heroin for over 10yrs i can tell you SHE KNOWS WHAT SHES talking about.
      Im clean since 2012 and watching her sing about this touches my soul.
      DONT DO IT🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪💪💪💪

  • @michelleboyer9506
    @michelleboyer9506 Před rokem +11

    One of the most unique voices of our generation. She was truly a gift to us. I absolutely loved this group for so many reasons. Still miss her today. ❤️

  • @pj1995____
    @pj1995____ Před rokem +2

    Delores o’riordens Irish accent coming through her singing voice always made her stand out for me

  • @stewartp115
    @stewartp115 Před rokem +27

    Dolores’s background vocals and harmonies make this song. Just beautiful. Great reaction guys.

  • @ronniemckinzie7982
    @ronniemckinzie7982 Před rokem +2

    Loved her in Linger, singing with angels

  • @michealjones9863
    @michealjones9863 Před rokem +2

    She sings with her natural accent. She’s an Irish treasure.

  • @Clarinetboy82
    @Clarinetboy82 Před rokem +5

    This is the first song on the album "No Need to Argue", which came out the fall of 7th grade for me. This song was my first introduction to "The Cranberries". Deloris O'Riordan died 2 days before my birthday. Hard to believe this January will be 5 years since she died. Makes me rather sad when I think about it, and I'm not one that normally is affected by the death of famous people.

  • @keithreuter4932
    @keithreuter4932 Před rokem +3

    There will never be another band or voice like this!!

  • @tizioincognito5731
    @tizioincognito5731 Před rokem +6

    The sweetest song ever...

  • @deborahfollowscornell9007

    Her songwriting was beyond beautiful, I miss you Ms o'roden , fly high with angels as you are one. ❤

  • @maverickslb80
    @maverickslb80 Před rokem +7

    Masterpiece of a song.

  • @Keston1302
    @Keston1302 Před rokem +8

    One of the best Cranberries songs imo. Can't really go wrong with The Cranberries. I highly recommend listening to Animal Instinct, Just My Imagination, Salvation and You And Me

  • @seancolenso6051
    @seancolenso6051 Před rokem +8

    This song & "Dreams" are my go to cranberries songs 😊

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Před rokem +55

    So glad you did another Cranberries song. Not a week goes by when I don't miss Dolores. If I may, I'd like to take this opportunity to recommend another amazing female voice from the 90s, Harriet Wheeler, the lead singer of The Sundays. Though not Irish, her voice is as pure as they come. "Summertime", "Here's Where the Story Ends", and "Goodbye" are among their very best. I hope they will grace a future Female Friday.

  • @trapperjakk
    @trapperjakk Před rokem +9

    Goosebumps EVERYTIME i hear this song!!! Thank you!

  • @dionshare7103
    @dionshare7103 Před rokem +8

    Yes she did have such a unique voice.

  • @mattscroggins3316
    @mattscroggins3316 Před rokem +15

    Beautiful song by a beautiful soul. The only other artist who can have the same affect on me when I hear her voice is Annie Lennox. Listen to Why by Lennox

  • @diananatal928
    @diananatal928 Před rokem +7

    💕 The Cranberries, all of their songs. So many favorites. Dolores O'Riordan wrote most if not all of the songs. Would like for you to react to "Salvation", "Ridiculous Thoughts" & "I Still Do". Great reaction😁👍

    • @purplerain6191
      @purplerain6191 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I second, third, and fourth, these suggestions

  • @Jessica_Roth
    @Jessica_Roth Před rokem +5

    Always so wonderful. Dolores, we miss you. Gone too soon. As always, though, I'm still waiting for "Promises". Trust me, please.
    And I love how Amber is now throwing the sophisticated music terminology around like it's no big deal. So cool.

  • @danjohnson2986
    @danjohnson2986 Před rokem +12

    I’ve been hoping you’d react to this. A close friend lost his wife to cancer over 20 years ago. I remember driving to see him and spend time with him. I played this song on repeat the entire drive. It still makes me think of that time. Just a beautiful song. Thanks for the react.

  • @rickthestiks9240
    @rickthestiks9240 Před rokem +2

    promises) show all of her skills as a singer, 🔥🎤🔥a banger.

  • @Stacy55ish
    @Stacy55ish Před rokem +2

    She was special. R.I.P

  • @yannhollister9091
    @yannhollister9091 Před rokem +6

    RIP my irish queen 🍀

  • @AlfredDavila89
    @AlfredDavila89 Před rokem +5

    There is a song by The Cranberries that is way too short but, it is so great and so sad at the same time. It's called "Empty" you might not be able to cover it but, a must listen!!!

  • @UltraDoug
    @UltraDoug Před rokem +3

    Emotional and haunting. One of my fav songs.

  • @stevehamilton8824
    @stevehamilton8824 Před rokem +23

    Great band and wonderful vocalist. Dolores was so talented. This is a great song.

  • @toniboydston2744
    @toniboydston2744 Před rokem +3

    So sad to hear this song again yet so happy you both get to hear this for the first time. ❤️

  • @danielwarrenguitar
    @danielwarrenguitar Před rokem +10

    Love the guitar riff here. So 90s ❤

  • @DizJakeOG
    @DizJakeOG Před rokem +5

    My favorite song by my favorite group. Just Wow!

  • @lisajohnson521
    @lisajohnson521 Před rokem +6

    This whole album is EVERYTHING!!!

  • @matthewgoodA1206
    @matthewgoodA1206 Před rokem +1

    Seeing this video, and watching her sing at the microphone, has me feeling just a touch mournful. For a beautiful soul who departed too soon.

  • @top40researcher31
    @top40researcher31 Před rokem +15

    if you were aged 26 in the year of 1993 you would know this band very well RIP Dolores a voice of an angel

    • @Kitty956
      @Kitty956 Před rokem +4

      I was only 13 in 1993 but I remember them well. Dolores is the voice of my teenage years.

    • @bluedragon4
      @bluedragon4 Před rokem +1

      I was 20 in 1993. Such a great group.

    • @fergalhughes165
      @fergalhughes165 Před rokem +1

      turned 22

    • @jacklynazure689
      @jacklynazure689 Před 8 měsíci

      Turned 25. Good memories 😊

    • @scl6747
      @scl6747 Před 6 měsíci

      25-26 years old around that time yes .. absolutely love The Cranberries

  • @davidpowell2356
    @davidpowell2356 Před rokem +3

    My old metal band did a cover of Zombie a long time ago. Our best choice for a cover. We made it metal! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @BM-hb2mr
    @BM-hb2mr Před rokem +3

    Rest In Peace Delores!!! Will be missed

  • @JulioAnt2000
    @JulioAnt2000 Před rokem +8

    I named one of my characters after her because she will always be a kickass rockstar to me and her music always got me through rough points in my life growing up. I can only hope that she’s in a better place now. Rip Dolores.

  • @williamthompson-xm3dy
    @williamthompson-xm3dy Před rokem +5

    Her solo album is also worth a listen

  • @mattperegrine873
    @mattperegrine873 Před rokem +20

    Sinead O'Connor's "Troy" should be on the list.

  • @davidmchenry8386
    @davidmchenry8386 Před rokem +7

    They did an amazing cover of the Fleetwood Mac song “Go Your Own Way”

  • @stevehamilton8824
    @stevehamilton8824 Před rokem +8

    You did Sinead O' Connor one time but she has a similar vocal ability. Check out Mandinka

  • @RoyWright210
    @RoyWright210 Před rokem +1

    So cool that y’all like the Cranberries and Delores so much. I am from an Irish family and the Cranberries are almost royalty in my house. My mom was 8 when she came to America with my grandparents and this is one of her favorite songs. Love yalls videos. ❤

  • @bknsty14
    @bknsty14 Před rokem +4

    I love this band. Please do “Daffodil Lament” next. My favorite song by them.

  • @carlossaraiva8213
    @carlossaraiva8213 Před rokem +4

    I love how so often people speak of Dolores in the present tense. It says a lot about how she still can make us feel with her and her band mates artistry.

  • @kelanth462
    @kelanth462 Před rokem +5

    Love the Cranberries! Dolores O'Riordan had such an amazing voice. Gone too soon RIP
    Lindsey Stirling - Crystalize OR A River Flows In You

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Před rokem +5

    Trust Me On This MUST HEAR Group & Song,, Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)

  • @elricant
    @elricant Před rokem +6

    So glad you keep listening to more of the Cranberries! They're my absolute favorite, and I love seeing the genuine appreciation you guys have for them. If you guys want to see more of their heavier stuff, I recommend Salvation! It's one of my favorites. :))

  • @metallon1984
    @metallon1984 Před rokem +2

    This is still one of my favorite songs ever! My emotions always going crazy on this one! 🫶🏼🥰

  • @mpmlopes
    @mpmlopes Před rokem +2

    It's mind blowing how no one suggests When You're Gone, great performance by Dolores.

    • @ImmortalBroken
      @ImmortalBroken Před rokem

      They already did that one, they loved it! czcams.com/video/octxaHsOBYs/video.html

  • @PC-ub4tv
    @PC-ub4tv Před rokem +3

    My favorite Cranberries song. Dolores is greatly missed!!!!

  • @CRAkins1020
    @CRAkins1020 Před rokem +7

    It's been awhile since you checked out another Irish lass Sinead O'Connor... What about her song 'Troy' or '3 Babies' or 'You Made Me The Thief of Your Heart'

  • @michaelparsons5299
    @michaelparsons5299 Před rokem +5

    One serious voice. God bless you Dolores. Gone way too young x

  • @ThePittsburghToddy
    @ThePittsburghToddy Před rokem +5

    I freaking love this song! ❤

  • @KensVideoSpot
    @KensVideoSpot Před rokem +5

    This was always one of my favorites - happy you guys did this one.

  • @littlevicko04
    @littlevicko04 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Her voice is one of the most beautiful that I ever heard, I hope you guys do more reactions about her.

  • @JohnThomWebb
    @JohnThomWebb Před rokem +5

    Just pressed play but I'm already commenting because I LOVE this song and I bet y'all love it too.

    • @JohnThomWebb
      @JohnThomWebb Před rokem

      "There's just something in her voice that just brings out the most emotions in a song." Exactly. That's what we all love and all miss. RIP Dolores.

  • @sooperhooper
    @sooperhooper Před rokem +2

    A very emotional song for me,especially as Delores is no longer with us,a beautifully crafter & innocent song that makes us think of our carefree childhood.😢

  • @Islendingar
    @Islendingar Před rokem +3

    This is one of the best tracks from The Cranberries….. it’s a beautiful track and what a gorgeous voice she has just made even more so with the amazing songs she writes with the rest of the bands backing so perfectly layered …… wow 🎼🎷🎵🎶💔🥃🥃🐾🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏼🙏🏼. RIP Dolores taken too soon NMHRK NMHRK NMHRK

  • @major84.
    @major84. Před rokem +3

    Dolores o'riordan had the most angelic and captivating voice I have ever heard, truly miss her ❤️

  • @sirbobdesign
    @sirbobdesign Před rokem +2

    Solid song, Can't wait till they discover The Sundays

  • @archangeljmj6008
    @archangeljmj6008 Před rokem +2

    If you don't cry at this song, you're a robot

  • @danlaudonudiobooks5840
    @danlaudonudiobooks5840 Před rokem +2

    My favorite cranberries song! Moms too💛💚✌

  • @Gordonroyce
    @Gordonroyce Před rokem +1

    Wow, my favorite song from cramberries. 😀😀😀😀😆

  • @murraynacey
    @murraynacey Před rokem +1

    Many Irish kids suffered unwanted attention of all sorts, aicohol, poverty, drudgery, I think Dolores may have suffered so, her music became her way of speaking out. I miss her so much

  • @andymageen5308
    @andymageen5308 Před rokem +2

    So many evocative memories in this video of growing up in working class Britain. ✌️

  • @gozirraizroose
    @gozirraizroose Před rokem +3

    This has always been my favorite song from them, she had such a wonderful voice!

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 Před rokem +2

    This song always meant a lot to me, too. The Cranberries came along when our kids were teens, but they actually were not too embarrassed to have us around. We saw them with our kids and a few of their friends at an outdoor venue in a light drizzling rain. Ode to My Family feels like my family growing up, but I hope like our family that was growing up then, too. One thing about seeing them live - Dolores was tiny. It was astounding to hear this big voice come out of this little woman. She blows me away, plus what a tight band the Cranberries were.

  • @Bekka_Noyb
    @Bekka_Noyb Před rokem +2

    This song always makes me cry 😳

  • @chargree
    @chargree Před 6 měsíci +1

    Guys, I love that yall have taken what you have taken from the lyrics and I almost didnt post this comment because I dont want to contradict you or shade anyone else’s experience with this song, but I obviously am posting this. I have a different experience with this song. I am recovering from a serious drug addiction that cost me my marriage and career. I shudder and find it almost impossible to keep my heart from literally breaking when I think of how this could be and might affect my 2 kids in the future(they are 7 and 11 years old). I am 9 months clean after moving back home to Alabama from Utah and living with my mom and stepdad and denying myself freedom, a vehicle, social interaction, and the escape and comfort I sought through drugs, among other things, that you might assume come along with this. I say all of this, getting back to the song, to give context for how this song affects me now. It was different when I was in middle school or something like that when it came out. The lyrics meant NOTHING to me then, but I liked the sound. Since coming here I re-visited it for that reason and WOW, I shed some tears my friends. I still get chills and have this experience now. About the message, I am sure the phrasing she uses is not lost on many people, but the word choice seems deliberate to me. Her father “liked” her? Her mother “holds” her when she “was” out there? Instead of “held”? This could be Irish regional custom, but it brings to mind for me this feeling of how my parents might feel about me. They have always shown love and support. But are they ashamed of me? Do they pity me? Am I one of “those” people they used to judge(not sure if they ever did judge people)? Now, the “out there” part is obviously, to ME, when I was in Utah, including the time I was using drugs. The second verse kills me because I had this exact experience. “Understand what I’ve become, it wasnt my design. And people everywhere think something better than I am”. Yeah, it is almost self explanatory, except you would have to know the expectation there was for me. I graduated 4th in my class, got a college degree, was active in my church and served literally thousands of hours of community service(some in Mexico). To be here living with my mother(temporarily, I must say) is simultaneously a blessing that alot of addicts do not have as an option AND a faceplant in a mud puddle after my pants fell down when I forgot to wear underwear. That is the most appropriate way I can think to explain it. The use of the word “design” really intrigues me. Its like this beautiful Irish woman was in my life experience or something. Were I as eloquent, I would have used that word to describe my experience. There was a plan. God HAD a “design” for me. Now, people everywhere do think something better than I am, and in 2 ways. First of all, my hope for what I achieve in life has been cut down pretty low. I just dont see things with the positivity and hope as before. I didnt deal with life like the successful people did. I missed it. But also, for some reason, people looked up to me, showed admiration, complimented, sought my attention and approval, and expected great things of me. But now I know that their expectations and opinions were alot more than I can achieve or actually live. Even now, I hear the encouragement and support, and while I do appreciate it, I don’t feel like I deserve or am worthy of it. Its just not me. The worst and best part is that I have my kids and access to them. Dont misunderstand please, when I say worst. It is because I feel I robbed them of a childhood with their mother and father in a traditional nuclear family home. I can see it in their eyes that they are sad. It affects them. And I cant live with myself. But it is the best because without them, I would have given up. I hate to say it, but I would be dead. I am not saying I would have made a big plan and killed myself. But, I would have done enough drugs and kept pushing the envelope to be able to escape this world. My kids gave me the will to accept the invitation to come here and try to get clean and start over. It is embarrassing and frustrating to do this. It is embarrassing to tell girls that try to get me to spend time with them, that I dont have a car here. I am a grown man and in this 9 months I have had to tell at least 7 girls that exact same thing. Its weird because I spend most of the time in this house out in the country, and it is hard to even get to a gas station or store of any kind. I have to walk a mile and a half to get to any business. From there it is even further to the next one. I appreciate them and everyone else for acting as if it is not uncommon that I dont have my own vehicle at this age. They, just like everyone else, just goes follows it up by offering to come to me. People everywhere think something better than I am. My step dad says I am still beating myself up and says I have done it enough already, but I am not ready to stop. I messed up alot for me, my EX-wife(who I am on good terms with and with whom I will always be family), my kids, my parents, my 2 brothers, etc etc. It was not just me. I missed my parents when I was out there in Utah. I miss my family in Utah now that I am here in Alabama. Do they know? Do I tell them enough? Finally, does it even matter? I know people care. But, everyone will eventually be able to move on and make it without me. Anyway, sorry for the long message yall. Love the channel. You seem like good people and I appreciate the warmth and love yall express. I hope your experience with this and other music will continue to be that positive slant yall are always able to find. I wish I was like that.

  • @ailishadoyle4660
    @ailishadoyle4660 Před rokem +2

    Delores had a brilliant voice, she sang with Pavarotti! You can find it onCZcams, also someone mentioned the Corrs, think you would like them, they dominated the charts in 90s in Ireland England, think USA also, love you guys 😘

  • @seankennedy3575
    @seankennedy3575 Před rokem

    Love that you love the cranberries guys, makes me so proud to be Irish when your playing them from the other side of the world. R.I.P Delores O Riordain , you were special.

  • @amandabispo2949
    @amandabispo2949 Před rokem +2

    This song always touches my soul. 🥰

  • @user-or1ye3iz6d
    @user-or1ye3iz6d Před rokem +2

    On a separate note, I notice you wearing your Stevie Nicks shirt. I met a woman at my apartment complex recently while walking our dogs. She named her dog "Stevie Nicks". I cracked up at that. 😂❤️🐶

  • @DylanMadd
    @DylanMadd Před 6 měsíci

    5:23 love how this video is edited. In this line she’s singing just the background section. Fits the ethereal nostalgia of the tune. Kind of obsessed with the melody and that voice.

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 Před rokem +3

    Love Dolores may she Rest In Peace

  • @reneerocha1796
    @reneerocha1796 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful, beautiful song ❤

  • @deborahpaley21
    @deborahpaley21 Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous song. My fave!