People we miss . . . . . Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries)

“And now I tell you openly, you have my heart so don’t hurt me.
You’re what I couldn’t find.
A totally amazing mind, so understanding and so kind;
You’re everything to me.“ 

we miss her . . . . . . . . .great song . . . . . . . great singer . . . . . 

thanks O My Soul

Sunday's Sound of the Day - 'Linger' The Cranberries

You know I’m such a fool for you

Much missed Dolores O'Riordan . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one of the most powerful, moving and unique voices in contemporary music

 Thanks to O My Soul

The Cranberries - Treasure Box - Urbanaspirines

 This is nice and a tribute to Cranberries collectors everywhere

Cranberries Treasure Box (4 discs) - Urbanaspirines

The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick, Ireland. Originally named the Cranberry 

Saw Us, the band were formed in 1989 by lead singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan, and drummer Fergal Lawler. Quinn was replaced as lead singer by Dolores O'Riordan in 1990, and they changed their name to the Cranberries. The band classified themselves as an alternative rock group, but incorporated aspects of indie rock, jangle pop, folk rock, post-punk, and pop rock into their sound.
The Cranberries rose to international fame in the 1990s with their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, which became a commercial success. Some of the band's hit singles include "Dreams" (1992), "Linger" (1993), "Zombie" (1994), and "Salvation" (1996). Five of the band's albums reached the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart, and eight of their singles reached the Top 20 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart

At 2:00 am on 15 January 2018, O'Riordan had a phone call with her mother. Later that morning, she was found unresponsive in the bathroom and was pronounced dead at 9:16 am. The day after her death, the tabloid newspaper Santa Monica 

Observer spread a false story rumouring that fentanyl was found in the room, indicating that London authorities suspected suicide and a "deliberate overdose". The fentanyl overdose rumor endured for months. The cause of death was not made public until an inquest at Westminster Coroner's Court held on 6 September, which ruled that she died as a result of accidental drowning in a bath following sedation by alcohol intoxication. Empty bottles were found in O'Riordan's room (five miniature bottles and a champagne bottle) as well as some prescription drugs. Toxicology tests showed that her body contained only "therapeutic" amounts of these medications but a blood alcohol content of 3.30 g/L (0.33%).] 

Born on this day: September 6, 1971 - Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries (born Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan in Limerick, Ireland). Happy Birthday to Dolores on what would have been her 47th Birthday yesterday. So sad to hear the result of the inquest yesterday as death by drowning from alcohol intoxication. And on the day of her birth too. Another victim of the dreaded alcohol. We love and miss you!

Again bought this single somewhere when it came out and was always struck by Dolores' extraordinary and particular voice . . . . I appreciate but hadn't really thought it might not be everyone's cup of Chai but hey . . . . . . 

 . . . . . .also slightly disappointed here in there being no mention of her passing . . . . . . . she will be missed

On this day in music history: March 1, 1993 - “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?”, the debut album by The Cranberries is released. Produced by Stephen Street, it is recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland and Surrey Sound Studios in Leatherhead, Surrey, UK from Mid 1992 - Early 1993. Originally formed in 1989 as The Cranberry Saw Us by brothers Noel (guitar) and Mike Hogan (bass) with their friends Fergal Lawler (drums) and Niall Quinn (vocals), the first line up lasts barely a year before Quinn leaves the band. Advertising in a local newspaper for a new singer, the ad is answered by an aspiring eighteen year old singer named Dolores O'Riordan. Immediately impressed with her voice, O'Riordan is asked to join the band. Changing their name to The Cranberries, with the help of Xeric Studios owner Pearse Gilmore, the band record a three track demo EP. Titled “Nothing Left At All” it is released on cassette, selling a mere 300 copies. The band record a second demo which includes early versions of “Linger” and “Dreams” is sent out to various UK record labels. The demo attracts attention from the UK music press and label executives, touching off a bidding war. The Cranberries are signed to Island Records by legendary A&R man and producer Denny Cordell (Joe Cocker, The Move, Procol Harum, Leon Russell, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) in 1992. After an abortive first start at recording their first album with Gilmore, he is fired and they start again. They are then paired with producer Stephen Street, best known for his work with The Smiths and Blur. The Cranberries unique sound, combining Celtic influenced melodies with pop, modern rock and topped by Dolores O'Riordan’s immediately distinctive voice, is not an immediate hit with the public. With “Dreams” being released in September of 1992, it nor the album itself garner much response. “Linger” is issued next, and it flops also. It’s only after touring as the opening act for Britpop band Suede that it gives The Cranberries the wide exposure they need. When their album is released in the US, it also gets off to a slow start with Island initially shipping only 18,000 copies. “Linger” (#8 Pop) is released a second time and takes off on modern rock, then mainstream pop radio. “Dreams” (#14 Pop Airplay, #42 Pop, #15 Modern Rock) is reissued also, helping propel the album to multi-platinum status and turning the shy young Irish band into unlikely pop stars. It is remastered and reissued in 2002 as “Everybody Else Is Doing It So Why Can’t We? (The Complete Sessions 1991-1993)”, featuring five additional bonus tracks including remixes and non album B-sides. It is also reissued as a 180 gram LP in 2017, on black and red vinyl. “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?” peaks at number eighteen on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified 5x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

we will miss that extraordinary range and vocal tone and her songwriting too . . . . . . . great and sad loss to music 

Dolores

thanks to Jeff Harris' blog 'Behind The Grooves'

DOLORES O'RIORDAN R.I.P. 

 - Cranberries singer passes away

Terrible shocking news that Dolores O'Riordan has been found dead in her Park Lane hotel last night

The Guardian says:

theguardian.com:
Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer with the multi-platinum band the Cranberries, has died on January 15, 2018. She was 46. The news was confirmed by her publicist in a statement, but no cause of death has yet been announced. O’Riordan, who had to cancel a tour with a reunited Cranberries in 2017 because of a back problem, had been in London for a recording session.The statement described the death as sudden, and added: “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” A Metropolitan police statement also confirmed the news, and that O’Riordan’s body was found at a Park Lane hotel. “At this early stage the death is being treated as unexplained,” the statement read. A spokeswoman for the London Hilton on Park Lane said: “It is with deep regret that we can confirm a guest sadly passed away at the hotel on Monday 15 January. We offer our sincere condolences to their family at this difficult time.”The band – Noel and Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawler – posted a message on Twitter: “We are devastated on the passing of our friend Dolores. She was an extraordinary talent and we feel very privileged to have been part of her life from 1989 when we started the Cranberries. The world has lost a true artist today.” O’Riordan, born in Limerick in 1971, joined the Cranberries - then called the Cranberry Saw Us - in 1990, and performed with them until 2003 when they took a hiatus. [The group reunited in 2009.] Driven by O’Riordan’s heartfelt vocals and her unmistakeable west Irish accent, they became hugely successful on both sides of the Atlantic.In April 2017, the Cranberries released their seventh studio album, Something Else.+ + + + +

Big O celebrates her life and recording career with this great set from 2010 with Dolores on top form and clearly so enjoying herself whipping up the Chilean crowd

Cranberries - Live in Chile 2010

Sad day and a tragic loss, gone too young

previous entries here . . . .

. . . . and here

Yesterday was Dolores' birthday . . . . . . . . . 

                     but I let it linger . . . . . . . . . . . (you see what I did there . . . . ?) . . . . .                        [sorry]

 - Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries (born Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan in Limerick, Ireland). Happy 46th Birthday, Dolores!!

   I like both sorts of cranberries . . . . . . . 

Ongoing series of 'On this day in Music History' favourites and in some cases like this, 'bought when they came out'
from the fabulous

BEHIND THE GROOVES: a music blog by Jeff Harris

On this day in music history: March 1, 1993 - “If Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?”, the debut album by The Cranberries is released. Produced by Stephen Street, it is recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland and Surrey Sound Studios in Leatherhead, Surrey, UK from Mid 1992 - Early 1993. Originally formed in 1989 as The Cranberry Saw Us by brothers Noel (guitar) and Mike Hogan (bass) with their friends Fergal Lawler (drums) and Niall Quinn (vocals), the first line up lasts barely a year before Quinn leaves the band. Advertising in a local newspaper for a new singer, the ad is answered by an aspiring eighteen year old singer named Dolores O'Riordan. Immediately impressed with her voice, O'Riordan is asked to join the band. Changing their name to The Cranberries, with the help of Xeric Studios owner Pearse Gilmore, the band record a three track demo EP. Titled “Nothing Left At All” it is released on cassette, selling a mere 300 copies. The band record a second demo which includes early versions of “Linger” and “Dreams” is sent out to various UK record labels. The demo attracts attention from the UK music press and label executives, touching off a bidding war. The Cranberries are signed to Island Records by legendary A&R man and producer Denny Cordell (Joe Cocker, The Move, Procol Harum, Leon Russell, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) in 1992. After an abortive first start at recording their first album with their manager/producer Gilmore, he is fired and they start over again. They are then paired with producer Stephen Street, best known for his work with The Smiths and Blur. The Cranberries unique sound, combining Celtic influenced melodies with pop, modern rock and topped by Dolores O'Riordan’s immediately distinctive voice, is not an immediate hit with the public. With “Dreams” being released as the first single in September of 1992, it nor the album itself when it’s released six months later to minimal response. “Linger” is issued as the follow up, and it flops also. It’s only after touring as the opening act for Britpop band Suede that it gives The Cranberries the wide exposure they need. When their album is released in the US, it also gets off to a slow start with Island initially shipping only 18,000 copies. “Linger” (#8 Pop) is released a second time and takes off on modern rock, then mainstream pop radio. “Dreams” (#14 Pop Airplay, #42 Pop, #15 Modern Rock) is reissued also, helping propel the album to multi-platinum status and turning the shy young Irish band into unlikely pop stars. It is remastered and reissued in 2002 as “Everybody Else Is Doing It So Why Can’t We? (The Complete Sessions 1991-1993)”, featuring five additional bonus tracks including remixes and non album B-sides. “If Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?” peaks at number eighteen on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified 5x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.