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Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan was an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. She led the rock band The Cranberries from 1990 until their break-up in 2003; they reunited in 2009.

O'Riordan's first solo album, Are You Listening?, was released in May 2007 and was followed up by No Baggage in 2009. O'Riordan was known for her lilting mezzo-soprano voice, her emphasised use of yodelling, and her strong Limerick accent. She appeared as a judge on RTÉ's The Voice of Ireland during the 2013–14 season. In April 2014, O'Riordan joined and began recording new material with the trio D.A.R.K. On 15 January 2018, she died suddenly in London.

✵ 6. September 1971 – 15. January 2018
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Famous Dolores O'Riordan Quotes

“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.”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Dreams"
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993)

“And oh my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
'Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me.”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Dreams"
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993)

“Oh my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems.”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Dreams"; first released as a single (29 September 1992)
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993)

“Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken.”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Zombie" (1993); written after the Warrington bomb attack of 20 March 1993 ·  Official video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts

“I can't find a word to say to you
I can't comprehend, I can't relate to you

Plain to see your faith for me
Take me higher angel fire
Take me where I want to go
Teach me things I need to know.”

Dolores O'Riordan

Angel Fire
Are You Listening? (2007)

“It's the same old theme
Since nineteen-sixteen
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
With their tanks, and their bombs
And their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie-ie-ie, oh”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Zombie" (1993)

“This is just an ordinary day
Wipe the insecurities away
I can see that the darkness will erode
Looking out the corner of my eye
I can see that the sunshine will explode
Far across the desert in the sky
Beautiful girl
Won't you be my inspiration?
Beautiful girl
Don't you throw your love around
What in the world, what in the world
Could ever come between us?”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Ordinary Day"
Are You Listening? (2007)

“I'm knowing this could be our last event
Jaweh, Jaweh, Jaweh
I'm knowing I am your youngest descent
I don't want to know your pain
I don't want to play the game.”

Dolores O'Riordan

"Angel Fire" · True Music with Katie Daryl performance on HDNet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vfVyMW1bQI
Are You Listening? (2007)

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