A Step Back in Time - Fergal Lawler

Send us Fan Mail Fergal Lawler stops by the show to discuss, The Cranberries, Fame, Grief and more.  \*\*\** There's a pivotal moment when a promising young band goes from having a big debut to being launched into the mainstream stratosphere... For **The Cranberries**, this live album ***Live At The Long Astoria II, 1994*** is *that moment.*  *Live At The Long Astoria II, 1994* was recorded in London after their debut *Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?* had been released and the band returned from the U.S., having spent a hefty few months doing grueling promo. With their massive singles "**Linger"** and **"Dreams"** off that album setting the stage for even more greatness**,** The Cranberries were just getting started. Still working on their sophomore follow-up and road-testing some new songs, the Irish quartet felt they needed to reconnect with their fans in a much more intimate setting (they had played some massive venues in the States), and so they chose the London Astoria II (capacity: 1,000). With their second album *No Need To Argue* still cooking (it would be released later that year), they played a handful of brand new songs that would subsequently be included on the next record: “Daffodil Lament,” “Empty” and, of course, the single that would turn them into global superstars, “Zombie." Grab your copy here: https://thecranberries.lnk.to/LiveAtLondonAstoria \*\*\*\*\** If you would like to contact the show Dauna@betertopodcast.com Follow us on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view\_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author\_d.m.needom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom Support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom ©2026 Better To...Podcast with D. M.Needom Support the show