Bad wolves cover was gonna have her in the song but she passed before it happened. All the money they made from the cover went to her family. She was gonna be in the cover but yes no one does justice to the song like she did
Great reaction. Probably already been said, but Dolores wrote this after two young boys were killed my home town of Warrington. I was there with my own kids just the day before. The inflection in her voice is called ‘keening’ and is used at Irish funerals. RIP Johnathan, Tim and the wonderful Dolores.
Fun fact: When Dolores presented the song that she wrote to her band, she asked the drummer "Can you please hit the drums real hard?" I think he did an amazing job. Beautiful voice, that mouring guitar and drums like gun-shots. It's no wonder, that this song stands the test of time.
@@ingobordewick6480 very cool back story. I didn’t know Delores wrote this and the drummer is very good. I’ve covered dreams and it’s an awesome drum line
i was an english soldier posted to nothern ireland during the "troubles" and it was not a good time for anyone.. every single irish person i met was really nice and kind. warfare turns people into mindless zombies that just follow orders.
Oh babe, don't you worry about people who can't grasp the concept of generational gap - you are young and all you guys are served with are current hits. The fact that you are open enough to listen to about any genre speaks of you as a person. This channel speaks of you as a person. Your honest reactions above all speak of you as an honest and eclectic person. Haters do not speak of you in any way. Be yourself and don't let anyone's negativity ruin your day. Hugs
I don't know if she knows what 1916 means...but she means well. As your comment says I am the gap .When this song came out I took my irish attorney into the back room of our local bar to listen to this song.. He watched the vid and said "I have never heard history put so well on a video"
I am an Irish man and lived in england for ten years and it is SCARY how little british people know of our connected past. Then again - the history syllabus (Im a teacher) avoids any negative past in england
I could feel the stress in her voice about watching the cover before the original, which happens to be in my top 10 songs, and wouldn’t care if it brought about watching the classic. I swear I think social media is destroying our youth into walking on eggshells.
The Cranberries are absolutely one of the best bands to come out of the 90's. Dolores wrote this song in response to the death of Johnathan Ball, 3, and Tim Parry, 12, who were killed in the IRA bombing of Warrington, northwest England. Two devices hidden in litter bins were detonated Johnathan Ball died at the scene of the bombing, five days later Tim Parry lost his life as a result of head injuries. Their were 56 others were injured on that day. It was only after the death of Dolores O'Riordan in 2018 that Colin Parry (Tim's Father) found out the song was about his son.
The unrecoverable, lasting pain and sorrow that comes with the loss of a child will never be assuaged by any cause, no matter its desire to be regarded as just or righteous, that was directly involved in the death of that child. The organization that was behind the deliberate planting of the bomb that took the life of that child, did they confer with the parents of that child beforehand to see whether they were willing to sacrifice that child for that organization's most righteous cause? ... or did they simply just not give a f*ck? ... I think it the latter! ... after all, the children were just collateral damage ... were they not? ... I mean, it was a state of war ... wasn't it? ... and in a state of war, all things are permitted ... aren't they? ... just ask Russia, NATO and the United Nations! ... all, all, all is permitted and seemingly condoned!
@@audiolaudio8965 war is war. Britts killed alot of children as well, as did the loyalist paras. it goes both ways. Also usually those who loose family on wich ever side will be hard pressed not to go join their side for revenge....Tommy sands wrote a tune about some of his mates and what happen to those kids. There were Roses
I lived this song sadly. I was born in Belfats in 1977 , grew up around Sevastopol Street and Northumberland. This Song holds a lot of memories and alot of scars for my generation. I hope you all understand how close it is to happening again. not justt in N.Ierland, but in the States to. =(
For years, I listened to this song without knowing the context (the tragic events) that inspired it. The context explains the way of playing of drummer Fergal "Patrick" Lawler, who seems to rage against this murderous madness.
You definitely never get sick of hearing it. I have been listening to it for almost 30 years now and it gives me chills every time! Dolores was supposed to be on the Bad Wolves cover too, but she died before she could. The Bad Wolves video is a complete tribute to her.
First off, sorry some gave you grief about not knowing the Cranberries. I give mad credit to the Bad Wolves for their tragic by triumphant tribute to the memory of Dolores O’Riordan. Back when I was in college I heard what I still consider the most beautiful and haunting voice coming down the hallway from my dorm. I followed it to a room where some of the guys in my dorm were listening to the Cranberries’ “Linger.” I stood at the open doorway jaw dropped as the guys listening to the band’s CD for the first time sat transfixed. After the track ended I asked the guys who was singing and they showed me the CD. I got on my bike immediately and ride to the record store to by The Cranberries’s CD “Everyone Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We.” I played it over and over again that week, I was so enchanted with Dolores O’Riordan’s soulful brogue; it was truly the first, and last, time I fell in love with a celebrity. Unfortunately I never got to see The Cranberries live in concert. I have a picture of Dolores hung in my room next to photos of the two other musicians I most admire, Tom Petty and Cyndi Lauper. Dolores’ singing in The Cranberries’ “Zombie” is so incredibly iconic. I’m actually glad you saw the Bad Wolves version first. It was fantastic in itself, but it also got you to react to the version I hold most dear to my heart, the original sung by Dolores O’Riordan, my she rest in glory.
Delores had such a unique voice and her decision to meld more traditional Irish singing techniques (the up notes she does at the ends of some phrases in this song is an example of one such technique) with modern music really made her stand out as a vocalist
Been watching your reactions for awhile, as a rock and metal fan it’s fun to see people step outside their comfort zone and give it a listen, there’s a song that came out recently called spirits by nothing more, It’d be a cool song to see you react too lol
Delores vocal technique is called "Keening" or sean-no`s. It's a traditional Gaelic/Celtic form of singing almost wailing to morn death. Very fitting given what this song is about.
I am so sorry you were attacked. That is not fair. I saw your Bad Wolves cover of Zombie and I love that cover. Do NOT EVER apologize for not knowing everything. Not one of us could. You stepped into the stream where you were. It is perfect. Let go of anything negative. It just means they care more about themselves than you. The world doesnt need more self centeredness so take a deep breath and let go of their BS. It is not yours to own. Your are unique in your view and it is beautiful. Be you. Always. Be authentic. The world needs to see more of the hearts of those strong enough to be authentic.
I love both versions of this song. Remember the first time I heard it cause my stepdad thought I would like it. Blew me away, and the end solo was something I absolutely needed to learn lol. You should check out either Father Said or White Water by Red Handed Denial. They recently just dropped an album too!
For me this Song Hits different when you know the backstory and the fact that the Female is doong keening... Songs like this hits Hard without knowing the backstory but when you know it... you will always have tears in your eyes
I think there are many 1st time reactions channels that do lie so I can see people becoming cynical. But you seem honest about it all. Just be honest and you will be okay. There will always be haters.
People should not get nasty about it, they should just strive to educate not berate. I can guarantee that very few of those making such a fuss, knew exactly what the song was about when it first came out.
I believe this was originally written about the different factions in Ireland and the social unrest surrounding them. But it holds true even today with everything going on in Ukraine.
You are correct. This song is about the "troubles" in Ireland. More specifically its about two kids that were killed in the 1993 bombings. Now that she has reacted to the song would be interesting if Ellirose does another follow on video once she looks up details about the song.
It was about the Warrington bombings in 1993 but it has other Easter Rising and Troubles themed under tones. But the song itself pays homage tot he Warrington bombings and the two children who were killed.
2 boys were killed. The first verse is about boy1 who dies instantly. Verse 2 is about boy 2 who was on life support and his mother making the decision to pull the plug.
Great reaction! It is a great song! Love Dolores voice! Sorry you have received bad comments though! Just ignore them! Keep doing what you're doing! Look forward to more of your reactions! 👍🏻
Dolores O'Riordan was such a beautiful human, inside and out. She loved the Bad Wolves version of this song so much that she wanted to be a part of it. But she passed before it could even happen 🥺😢
I like the Bad Wolves cover. Would have just loved to have heard it with Dolores on the track. But the original is much better for me because it is that real Dolores emotion and that ultra-sad guitar solo riff she created. And Fergal acing it on the drums. And I never get sick of hearing it. RIP Dolores. As Noel Hogan says it was all so f%*king unfair.
My wife and I were in that crowd; we were in Paris on our honeymoon, and were able to get tickets day of…a treat for sure and great time… But, missing Dolores… 😢😢😢
Don't let the haters bring you down. The fact that you are reacting to the original now is all that matters. The Bad Wolves cover is fantastic and the original is even better so it's a great combo that we are blessed with.
Surely if you already knew the Bad Wolves version wasn't the original and the whole history around this one, it wouldn't be a first time reaction 😂 ppl these days
The song was written after an ira bomb killed 2 children, it was a protest song against the pain suffering and death caused by all sides during the troubles in Northern Ireland. You don't understand that or at least that's the impression I got from you and that's OK, that's the point, the point of peace was so that the generations that came after don't ever have to know that pain and misery. And if you don't then the comprises all sides made for peace were absolutely worth it. But we can't forget thats the key, because when we forget the risk of falling back becomes greater.
You don't owe anyone anything :') the fact your reacting is just nice cause your acknowledging the music and it's artist. I mean I'm a metal head and love super screamy shit I love it, I respect that you may not :') thats okay. Nobody should be throwing hate. Ever. Even if it's something you don't vibe to don't ever throw hate. People are allowed opinions but then folk decide to hate that's where I feel like it's just unecessary. Don't listen to anyone lovely! You keep doing you!! 🖤🖤
Quote ( Her pain was real: Zombie was a visceral response to the death of two children in an IRA bombing in the Cheshire town of Warrington. Three-year-old Johnathan Ball was killed when two bombs hidden in litter bins detonated on a busy shopping street in March 1993. Tim Parry, aged 12, died five days later.
I am not judging you! The bit that your generation , however, missed was MASSIVE!! Ask your parents what they think of this.. it could be MARMITE.. for some BRITISH people this was an amazing bridge/hand of alliance. Delores (lead singer from the Republic of Ireland wrote this song condemning the IRAs collateral of innocent civillians; namely an English child!) I think her voice.. is one of the best that has ever been.. it is an Irish technique called 'keening' and it is magical! I respect however that a lot of people born in the Uk, that are not of Irish heritage, such as me, do not appreciate it. If I could recommend you something to watch/research is this: The comedy series on channel 4 'The Derry Girls' and then the Cranberries song : Dreams (In my TOP 20 songs of all time... it is untouchable)
The “Troubles” didn’t seem to be able to end (Die), hence Zombie. The kids naturally always play adulthood and are imprinted by their environment . Is it still alive in your head? It’s left scars on mine. Maybe we are still making a mistakes.
Thank you for reacting! The live Paris 1998 version is as good as the music video- definitely worth a watch. I'd love it if you made The Cranberries a series. My personal favorites of The Cranberries (Dolores has 2 solo albums) are Ode to my Family, Free to Decide, Salvation, & Daffodil Lament. A side note, your foreword acknowledging the background to the video was done super well! I appreciate how upfront and genuine you are on your channel!
yet the walls and the wire grow longer and taller each year, even though all paramilitary's have been on vacation since 1998 so it seems, but in places like belfast, and in scotland like glasgow, there will never be an end to it, once secterian seeds are sown and birth chooses the side for you, theres not much else one can do, so your either a part of it, or you run away from it. That is the reality
One of those songs that absolutely needed the images to make it click. As a 1/2 Irish person I am always saddened by the continuing legacy of the Troubles. God Bless the Irish people!
When i read first time, it depends on the age and what It is, if i belive so. Most of the times i take it as i havent watched or hear it in a while, rather that an actual first time. Some things if you havent live in a rock with no tv or phone, just arent possible.
My first reaction when I heard Bad Wolves remade this song honestly was how f'n DARE they! Took me a long time to finally give it a chance and glad I did. They made it their own, but in a way that honored Dolores. Some songs are basically untouchable and this is one of them, but I make the very rare exception for Bad Wolves cover.
I don’t agree with that line of thought at all. No song is untouchable but if you’re gonna cover it whether that’s with your own style or being faithful to the original it better be good. I never cared for Nirvana’s “Something In the Way” yet people love it and see it as one of their most iconic songs but Avatar made a cover of it and it’s so much better. They rarely ever do covers and it’s their only studio cover but they definitely did it justice. Bad Wolves did great on their cover of “Zombie” but it’s not as good as the original. There’s cases for both.
Well, I don't know about the backstory of your reaction to what sounds like a cover rendition of Zombie, but I am glad you reacted to the band that first released the song and the singer who wrote it. Dang, I miss Dolores.
The Bad Wolves version is indeed a cover, Dolores was supposed to guest vocal on it but died before it could happen. I'm fairly certain they donated the proceeds from the song to her family. Also lowkey it's a fantastic cover
The song is about the Warrington bombings of 1993 which took place in England. The Troubles wasn’t exclusive to Northern Ireland, the IRA targeted areas in England, Scotland and Wales as well.
@@guneytopal1713 Exactly. Some us had to walk the streets looking at the residents through the ends of our SA80s from 1969 to 1998. Glad we don't have to do that again.
Sorry to hear about the bad reaction many people had to your original video. Not sure what the DM's specifically said but it could be that this song is a sensitive song for some. People shouldn't just react like that without understanding that you have no background on the song or the events that inspired it. This being said its possible some of the reaction is due to the tragic events that were the inspiration for this song. I would be interested to see a followup video if you research what the song is about and your reaction to the song once you understand the meaning behind it. Anyway I hope people stop spreading the hate about it. Especially considering the underlying meaning of the song I don't believe people being toxic is what the singer/band would hope for in any relation to the song.
Ellie if you want to do some first impressions on some good songs from back in the day, I will think of some and see if (FIRST OF ALL YOU PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF SOME OF THE BANDS LET ALONE THE SONGS) you can get around to do first impressions : try this one 30 Days In The Hole by HUMBLE PIE; Rod Stewarts "EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY"; HOW ABOUT PAUL MCCARTNEY, LET ME ROLL IT; maybe it should be live with his wife Linda.; NEXT SUPERTRAMP's, SCHOOL; IM SURE YOU'VE HEARD OF NEIL YOUNG's, Powder finger, live RUST NEVER SLEEPS; BLACK SABBATH- WAR PIGS: EXCEPT FOR PAUL MCCARTNEY LET ME ROLL IT, the rest of the songs all tell a story, listen to them, That's good for now but I will check out to see if you listened to some or at least one LOL
Some people wanna do a background check on the song they are reacting to . Some people wanna dive straight in . Ultimately it's your reaction , you should do what best suits you .
"That's so good man." Is the correct answer, remember the bombings and when this came out. I'm fifty and still it brings me to tears and Bad Wolves video,when I saw the gold lady my heart stopped! 🏴
Don't take any of the comments personally. It totally makes sense that if it is your first time hearing a song, you won't know the background. It's great to come back here and learn about Dolores and the Cranberries too, as this is where all that came from. This one is legendary. Keep on being you!
Fun Fact : The soldiers in the video were actually real soldiers during the Bad Times in Northern Éire. The children on the street were also real. Those were not paid actors, and they filmed it on location. I assume most people didn't know that.
It doesn't matter how you came to this song, or whose version you prefer. but it is important to know where it comes from and why it matters. Which you now know, so it's all good.
Why would you ever appologize for reacting to a song you want to react. Its your channel, you can react to whatever you want. You cant please everybody, most important thing is for you to be happy. Thank you for your reactions and know you are awesome!
One of my favorite reactors listens to the song, and after speculating on the meaning of the song, he uses Song Facts to study the lyrics, and he shares this with us. He reads a stanza of the lyrics, then reads what Song Facts says about it. It really makes a very interesting reaction. It's much more interesting than the usual (usually male) reactor who wants to show off his knowledge, leaving me to wonder how he knew so much about a song he never heard before. Hmmm. People in the comments will tell you that the yodel that Delores does in the song is Keening. It is not. It is a yodel distinctive to the Irish. Keening is a wailing and crying performed by professional mourners at funerals centuries ago, based on the folk tales of Banshees, who flew round and round a house where someone was dying, wailing and crying.
One thing that's hard to do, is get the feeling of time "when" things came out. The Grunge bands were fading away so things like Radiohead, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, then Madonna had a few new ones. For me, most great stuff was underground and not heard much. Colleges have their own radios sometimes and play requests!!! I was into Primus, C.O.C., The Grateful Dead, Henry Rollins, Sebadoh, Danzig, Prong, Mr. Bungle. Ha, every 2-3 years has me changing for more ↑↑
This song was inspired by the IRA bombing in Warrington, Cheshire, England on March 20, 1993. Two children, Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry, were killed. The IRA (Irish Republican Army) is a militant group that was determined to end British government of Northern Ireland. Lead singer Dolores O'Riordan claimed that "Zombie" speaks about "the Irish fight for independence that seems to last forever." The lyrics even say, "It's the same old theme since 1916." The video was shot by Samuel Bayer, who flew to Belfast shortly before the ceasefire to get footage of the area - those are real British soldiers and local children. On August 31, 1994, just a few weeks after this song was released, the IRA declared a ceasefire after 25 years of conflict.
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I'm a 60-year-old Aussie I feel sorry for you young people we have this type of music everywhere much better but I must say I do like The Cranberries 1 of my favourite
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An Honest reaction to something you have never seen/herd before is when you have never seen it before. She says ‘bombs and bombs’ because there were 2 bombs. The zombies are the mindless killers, like zombies, just killing because that is all they are good for or capable of. And it’s “NOT ME OR MY FAMILY.” Well, That is unambiguous, if you ask me. ‘I want no part of this.’
