Savoir Faire Covers The Cranberries

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"When You're Gone" might be the ideal song Cranberries for Savoir Faire to cover. The Boston singer-songwriter has always added a strong nostalgic sound to her music, and "When You're Gone" could be the most nostalgia drenched song in their catalog. While the original has a 60's meets 90's alt-rock sound, Savoir Faire reaches even further back. Her version has a 50's or possibly earlier sound. It's an indie rock song, sure, but it's more jazz and soul sounding than the original. Not many artists can take a 90's song and somehow change it up to make you nostalgic for an even earlier time, but that's the magic of Savoir Faire.

On a Facebook post, Savoir Faire says of her latest cover:

"This song started as a nostalgia cover, but ended up as so much more. By the time it was finished, I was in such a very different place as a person than when I started.

"I dedicate this song to all of the beautiful people who are gone too soon, and the ones who are still around that keep their memory and purpose alive."

You can listen to Savoir Faire's version of "When You're Gone" below. For more on Savoir Faire, check out the artist's website.

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