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The universe gave me a nudge, steering me toward a music video last night. It was Dolores O’Riordan singing a cover of “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac.
She sang it with an acoustic accompaniment in the studio. It was a beautiful rendition that took me away, tears forming. I remembered listening to the Cranberries in their day and how much I loved their voice (hers).
The song noted above created a bridge, and I pulled up more live versions of their songs, watching them one by one. One thing was clear, regardless of the timeframe, O’Riordan had magic in her voice. And what seemed apparent was her love of singing for her fans. There was joy in her eyes while onstage.
I listened to three or four more songs, and she sang them like they belonged to her. She poured in passion, torment, that sense of carrying a weight far greater than one person should.
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