"Linger" - (The Cranberries) Acoustic Cover by The Running Mates 

That man is so great at understated harmonies. He knows how to let her voice shine and provide just enough background to make it perfect.

It's 2024 and I'm here. Marvelous cover. The harmonies are gorgeous. Well done you two!

Absolute perfect Cover! 2023, who’s still listening to this…

Female voice fits perfectly with this song. So clean and clear.

One of the "cleanest" cover I ever listened to. A beautiful tribute to Dolores.. great job guys!

i just found you guys and i CANNOT STOP LISTENING!

There is the ORIGINAL song and then there is this PERIOD. A beautiful tribute to Dolores and what a beautiful cover. Just cant get over it . This has to be the best cover of Linger

Julie’s voice is built exactly for this song. Spot on, but makes it her own.

If you, if you could return Don't let it burn, don't let it fade I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude It's tearing me apart It's ruining everything I swore, I swore I would be true And honey so did you So why you were you holding her hand Is that the way we stand Were you lying all the time Was it just a game to you But I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger Oh, I thought the world of you I thought nothing could go wrong But I was wrong, I was wrong If you, if you could get by Trying not to lie Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used But you always really knew I just wanna be with you And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger And I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to Do you have to let it linger

This is what I love. Watch both of their strumming rhythm. It's like a mirror. So many people don't get into sync and rhythm with each other it makes it sound off. This is perfect musicianship.

Hold the f**king phone, here ... The female sings like a beautiful bird, dellicious in your ears. Utterly delicious. But people ... The guy, his harmonies are KILLING it !!!!!! As a music producer and composer, this guy is GOLD !!!!!!

*Linger* If you, if you could return Don't let it burn Don't let it fade I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude It's tearing me apart It's ruining every day I swore, I swore I would be true And honey so did you So why were you holding her hand? Is that the way we stand? Were you lying all the time? Was it just a game to you? But I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? Oh, I thought the world of you I thought nothing could go wrong But I was wrong, I was wrong If you, if you could get by Trying not to lie Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used But you always really knew I just want to be with you And I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? And I'm in so deep You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger? You know I'm such a fool for you You got me wrapped around your finger Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?

A very worthy homage to Dolores O'Riordan

Beautiful sound. Her voice is rich.

One of the best " Linger" covers I've heard!

I don't want to admit how many times I've watched/listened to this over and over.

RU-vid's recommendations' sleeping on me... I should have heard about these two a long long time ago. smh

I could listen to this 100 times and not get tired of it.

Sorry for the language, but fuck me, that is a fantastic version. Harmonies are spot on. I need to listen to everything you've done... great work guys. Best wishes from England.

You better not sell it… After 25 years of not playing I finally made the decision to pick up the guitar again and really learn it this time. I messed around with it for about five years in my youth but put it down at 19 to focus on other stuff. It was the biggest mistake putting it down all those years ago. My 44th (11th real) birthday is this Thursday and for this year I decided to get myself a new acoustic and new gear! Don’t give up and keep at it…. It will come and you are excellent already!!

At last a current day female singer with a voice that does not whine or shout or otherwise annoy. What an amazing talent.

I'm Irish. I loved Dolores. You did a worthy interpretation (that's praise)!

This made me sob. I honestly think I like this better than the original you can feel the passion so deeply. thank you too for blessing us with this beautiful creation 🙏🏼♥️

"If you could get by, trying not to lie..." Love that line. Beautiful song. Well done! RIP Dolores

This beautiful cover makes me cry. Too much nostalgia 😭

The most perfect version of this song I've heard!

Holy crap these guys are good, where have they been hiding

Calling this the best cover of this song is an understatement! This is truly a next level cover! Bravo!

That song tears me up every time..memories of my late high school sweetheart beloved wife of 14yrs.It was her favorite song from The Cranberries..😔very well made rendintion

That version is so clean I use it to disinfect my house.

Comment #1500! Of all of the Cranberries covers out there, I think THIS is the one that would make Dolores proud!

All I can say is "Wow"!

This song opened me up to a whole genre of music as a youth, hearing it drift from a neighbor's window in a village in Indonesia. Tight harmony, good memories.

Best cover of this song by a long shot!!!

Thank you RU-vid algorithm for this. This is amazing. Goosebumps

I just heard this duo for the first time, oh my, can’t believe I never heard of them, so amazing they should have a recording contract and be on tour, love them

I just keep coming back to this. It’s pretty perfect really.

Wow. This is like if Fleetwood Mac and the Cranberries merged. Absolutely love it. Keep up the good work

Really miss 90's music..i think those years was the greatest era of great music

Did not expect to be emotionally effected by this cover in the slightest. I was wrong. You took me on a mental journey. Thank you for such a beautiful rendition

One of the greatest covers i have ever heard in my entire life, if i heard that without reading the video I will think they are the cranberries. Much love ❤️❤️❤️

Great performance ... but the way Spencer sings "You know I'm such a fool for you" gives me extra goosebumps. Amazing!

Every cover from these two is the best I have ever heard.

You guys ❤️❤️

First 10 seconds of the beautiful lady singing, I forgot that only Dolores could do this. I love Dolores, I changed my gaming persona to show her name O'Riordan and I miss her terribly but this, this is stunning. Thank you both for this. The most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard.

Love watching this over and over! Great job!

Just beautiful. Dolores would be so proud . This song is amazing

This remake came to me as soothing. Since Dolores left, i couldn't imagine how she could live on aside hearing her on her recordings. That was a great voice and guitare duo, bravo to The Running Mates.

you guys nailed it - harmonies were perfect.

I always wanted to see the Cranberries in concert, I just closed my eyes and for a few minutes you gave me front row center stage. Thank you

Still listening in Aug 2023. Great vocals! I loved this song when it first came out in the early 90's. This song triggers great memories! I'm going to play it again and again. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Sounds great! Great mix with the vocals and guitars!

you guys have that bond! very beautiful harmony🧡

This song was popular in the early nineties when my first marriage was ending. It brought water to my eyes at the time and still does today. Damn, what a great cover. Y'all sound great and I wish you all the best in your career.

The dual guitars and vocal harmonies are beautiful and amazing!!! I love this cover.

Awesome cover!!! The voices, the instruments, everything is perfect!!! Well done!!!

Nice cover! Nice Melody! Nice voice! Congrats!!! It's a nostalgic song. Thanks a lot! Greetings from 🇧🇷 Listening in 2022

This is one of my all time favorite songs, and you two did a brilliant cover! Bravo!

I just discovered you guys this week. This one is my favorite so far. It reminds me of a corner in the house watching it snow. Thank you

Dolores’ spirit lives on, great cover!!

Absolutely enchanting! I've not heard anyone till now who could cover this song so perfectly. Ypu both have my admiration and respect. An honorary tribute as well to one of the most fantastic female singers of our era.

They are badass! Love all their covers

Outstanding guys! One of my favorites and your version is beautiful

Best cover of Linger ever

This is so fragile, yet so powerful. 🍀

What such beautiful voices! Congrats for the performance!

one of my fave songs, and it will always be... thanks for covering this song

OMG OMG OMG!!! I love this song and the way you play it, thanks!

This is a really beautiful cover. Awesome job.

Captured the essence of the song so well sounds amazing

Beautiful. Felt a tear try to come up when the first chorus came around. Wonderful harmonies. Thank you.

This is beautiful. I know Delores would be happy and proud

That was awesome! Loved your harmonies especially on the outro where you vocalized the strings. And liked how you worked in the guitar hook there too.

Love these 2. Can't get enough of them.

So wonderful. Thank you for sharing this performance!

This is one of my all time favorite songs n you certainly did a great job covering it. Thank you

Could listen to these two all day. Such range in their voices. Keep it coming !

Beautiful playing, even more beautiful singing. Thank you!

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. Thank you for elevating my mood.

Julie and Spencer you knocked this one out of the park. This is one of my all time favorite songs. You are doing a fantastic job covering these mellow songs with just two Acoustic Guitars. Spencer your lead lines and fills top notch. Julie you have great Rhythm Guitar technique

Your clean, minimalist arrangements are absolutely brilliant !

Incredible. So beautifully arranged. Please keep singing!

Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic job guys

Beautiful voices!

I loved your voice!!! You sing so beautifull and fine tuned!!! And the production is amazing!!!

This song hits so close to home for me. Just a beautiful cover by a beautiful soul with a beautiful voice.

Thank you guys!! this song is so simple and so beautiful, so perfect!!

It’s perfect, amazing music and beautiful voices ! 😉

The most beautiful rendition of the song I ever heard.

Nailed it! Absolutely fabulous. Thank you for posting.

Damn! Excellent cover! Way to go guys.

I have been listening to this song lately, then I found you guys. OMG, you guys have a perfect harmony! I really really love it and cannot stop listening to this version ❤️

Just mesmerising listening to this beautiful couple - been listening to their songs almost back-to-back, just brilliant!

Wow. I find myself watching this at least once a week. Together, these two are magic.

Just discovered The Running Mates tonight. New fan!! Well done! So beautiful, lovely harmony, good vibes. All I want in my music. I’ll be looking out for any live shows near me. Well talented! 👏🏽

Absolutely amazing cover of a beautiful song . Lead voice is truly angelic, and dude nails the harmony. Just outstanding, I really enjoyed hearing this. Thank you.

Super singing with amazing harmonies. So deep and moving

Just hearing the intro made get goosebumps. Love this song!! ❤ Great job 🙂

You guys are sooo good. Her voice, his harmonies, beautiful acoustic arrangement. Woooow!!! Hooked since dreams cover.

I played this twice, such a beautiful interpretation !