Lena Hall Obsessed: The Cranberries - “Linger”

Lena Hall, a singular artist who authentically and explosively brings the worlds of Rock and Broadway together, is releasing a series of EPs every month in 2018. The OBSESSED series features stripped-down vocal-intensive covers of one artist/band with whom Lena is "obsessed." Subscribe on YouTube for new videos weekly.


OBSESSED: The Cranberries Track List

1. Zombie
2. Free to Decide
3. Salvation
4. Linger


Lena Hall is a Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee, recently portraying the dual starring roles of Hedwig and Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Following her Tony-winning Broadway run, she toured North America with Josh Groban on his Stages tour. She originated the role of Nicola in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots, and can be seen on HBO’s Girls, Amazon Prime’s Good Girls Revolt, and heard voicing the fan-favorite role of “Countess Coloratura” on My Little Pony. In 2018, Lena will be appearing opposite Jennifer Connelly in TNT’s science fiction epic Snowpiercer.

Musicians:
Justin Craig (guitar / keys)
Matt Duncan (bass / keys / sax)

Director of Photography: James Eades
Camera Operators: E. Matthew Cady, Nathan R. Lynch.
Gaffer: Michael Reynolds
Editing: James Eades

Album Cover Image: Melisa Hall
Wardrobe: Malan Breton

[pebifajarmona]

Dolores O' Riordian probably cry her tears now from somewhere up there in heaven to hear how beautiful you're covering this song.. Well done girl

[DBHinCT]

I haven't cried in years. This though? Made me howl like a baby. Lena's voice is absolutely amazing! ♥️♥️♥️

[efraimtino]

A beautiful tribute to our legendary band The Cranberries and the immortal Dolores. Wow.... so nice!!

[tylerbenton]

Such a beautiful voice one of the best songs I ever heard that's not song by the original singer I'm a big fan now I'm a big fan now when I heard you sing this song one of my favorite songs

[DieselAddiction]

Probably the most amazing voice I have ever heard, absolutely stunning.

[tylerbenton]

Never seen someone else song. Someone else's Song so good This girl is the best I'm so impressed by her beauty and her talent

[cristhyancalderonarias]

This is what I was looking for, clear lyrics easy to understand just when hearing, perfect and excellent song thanks ...hi from Colombia

[JeromeMoisand]

Lena, you did a mighty good job with this iconic song. I love the sudden change around 3:20 and the soft ending. Beautiful, beautiful rendition!

[terrymcreynolds]

Magnificent, absolutely the best version ever! Thank you!!!

[whatsupkylaanddadofficialc]

... such an perfect cover with so much emotion...

[thekenzosh]

I am obsessed with Lena Hall. Love To Dolores O

[TorQueMoD]

Very well done. You've matched her style of singing really well :) I also love the Guitarist who looks like Paul Dano and Domhall Gleeson had a baby!

[hammercollege]

This is one of the best of your covers, its my favorite, you make me have a good time listening to it.

[Younisaldonoobketiga]

This is the best Linger cover I've ever heard.. Love it ❤️❤️

[emmaroberson]

Omg this girl is pure talent! Found her through my love of the Labyrinth and her cover of as the world falls down..then realise she's in snowpiercer with Jennifer Connelly!! Love the tone of her voice in everything I've heard 😍

[helyxhelyx]

I am currently working on myself. Thank you for your outstanding support throughout this time. Your music keeps me going.

[torimig]

Lenna your voice is so amazing. I. Love it

[lukeking]

I loved the way you control your voice, you made me cry a little bit...
Outstanding!

[LotusPunk]

This is an absolutely amazing cover! The perfect amount of power behind the voice. It couldn't be better! 💜

[davegrier]

how thats done. Singing covers well is hard to pull off but this girl gets the nuances right. bravo!
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