RIP TO THIS BEAUTIFUL SOUL | My First Time Hearing Sinéad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U REACTION

[@Darf652]

Sinead's life was so tragic. Lost her mum in 1985 in a car crash, she is thinking of her mum during this song. It was written by Prince, who hand picked Sinead to sing it. She was so mis-inderstood when she was alive, ridiculed in my country because of her religious beliefs. She had a personal battle with Pope John Paul II and she became a num later in her life. The woman was nothing but an angel who taken from us too soon. RIP Sinead

[@donkeysocietyofvictoriainc6297]

lol

[@StayTrue1710]

​@@donkeysocietyofvictoriainc6297You need therapy. Actually no you don't. It would be wasted on you.

[@slimblank928]

@@donkeysocietyofvictoriainc6297 Your society has s*x with donkeys, no laughter allowed for you people.

[@jmango2636]

Prince wrote this beautiful song and chose Sinead to put her take on it and what a decision that was … RIP to two phenomenal artists 💜💜💜💜

[@jannawalany5942]

Sinead's tears were real. She didn't expect to cry, but then she thought, "I should let this happen." She explained that the tears came after thinking about her mom, who died in a car accident in 1985. You can clearly see that she broke after singing: All the flowers that you planted, mama In the back yard All died when you went away

[@stephen9302]

RIP. Physically she's gone, but he legacy with livecon FOREVER

[@KC-bv9kf]

A very complicated relationship with her mother, unfortunately

[@Lulabee2024]

She spoke that her mother was abusive...😔

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Sadly, she was batshit crazy... she spent her entire life trying to claim victimhood status in a wide variety of ways.

[@jamesaston410]

@@Lulabee2024my partner is reading her book at the moment. Apparently her mother beat her virtually every day when she was a child. So sad :(

[@thewildgoose7467]

So sad to think that Prince (the songwriter) and Sinead have both left us. Two unique talents in their respective musical genres.

[@shirazzza]

And Chris Cornell who did such a great version as well

[@adolfom1620]

Agreed@@shirazzza

[@amyaeschbach3581]

This was definitely in the best way to experience the song and Sinead for the first time. But if you’d like to see more of her personality, check her out singing this song live in concert, barefooted and moving and dancing freely and even free styling some more lyrics! So beautiful thank you for this

[@mickt3390]

KZbin sinead talking about Prince and the time he tried punching her

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

​@@mickt3390she attacked him, the woman was mentally ill unfortunately.. No one of them was an Angel but they both died,show respect and close your big mouth

[@brianrourke3633]

I lost my wife the day this song was released in Australia. This is the first time I’ve managed to hear it again. I was always a big fan of Sinead. Still hurting.

[@mistersurrealist]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a wound that never really heals.

[@danielesteve8359]

No matter what you believe in or not. She smiles by your side every day you leave your bed. I know.

[@themetalhippieplays7993]

So sorry for your loss ❤️

[@sigrid129]

I lost my husband, when I was 8 Month pregnant ,in a car accident. It’s now 15 years ago and I can only describe the pain as a triangle in a triangular whole , every time I wake up and remember that my husband is dead , the triangle turn around, eventually making the whole round and the turning of the triangle becomes less painful with time. You’re not alone, the pain is real, but with time it gets manageable. I’ve remarried, but I still occasionally I still miss the father of my daughter. You’re not alone.

[@michaellove9547]

Oh my god that hit me just reading your comment. May I ask how she passed away? And have you moved on being it was so long ago. Any new love?

[@neilsimon467]

I didn't realise until I watched a documentary about Sinead that Prince actually wrote this song about his housekeeper, for years she lived with him and did everything for him. All he had to do was get up, get dressed in the clothes she'd already laid out for him and go play guitar and write songs. She literally did everything else. When her father got ill she left and moved away and he was totally lost. He wrote the song and made it sound like a love song about an ended relationship so it would reach more people but it was actually about his housekeeper. The loss of whom was worse than any relationship he'd lost. When he heard Sinead's version of the song he called and told her the song is yours "Thank you for bringing my song to life". I highly recommend you explore Sinead's other work as well, she was a great songwriter as well as a singer, the song "Troy" written about her difficult relationship with her mum is stunning.

[@billwhitman4125]

She died inside a year earlier. Her son died a year before Sinead did. She was just so tired from sadness that it just took her. Thank you Sinead for sharing your beautiful gift with us. Rest peacefully. ❤

[@joffey1212]

I'm afraid she died years ago ,bless her ,I fear she will never find peace evil people have destroyed her,one of our greatest losses

[@Billy-zv6gv]

This song live in Chile is Sinead at her most and best: crying, laughing, whispering, yelling, and dancing. She really was crazy. I'll miss her.

[@thomaswaldner4440]

One of the best versions she did

[@Jeheil]

Totally agree, that live performance is much less produced but so powerful

[@irishguy200007]

Her cover of Mother by Pink Floyd live in Berlin is her very best work.

[@alzer6467]

Mandinka and Troy in Pinkpop festival is also worth a listen, so much rawness - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqSsoKusoKibjdk

[@1stCainite]

Now that you have heard this, I highly recommend that you take the time, either in private or in another stream, to listen to her live performance of this from Chile. It is next to perfect.

[@oscardiggs246]

Her performance of Troy from Pinkpop or Jerusalem from the Dominion are also fantastic. Really can’t go wrong with any of her live performances.

[@robbiecarroll5491]

There is something angelic and tortured and sad in her face and voice. And this from a 55 year old male that always gets lost in Sinead's voice ❤

[@rorybisson756]

two things about her. 1) she was proved right about what she did and said on SNL. it took years but she was absolutely right. 2) she was deeply ill mentally. truly one of those tortured talents. she got "canceled" before it was even a thing. which is sad because history proved her right.

[@my.business]

*When it came out it was No1 in countries all over the world. She then goes on to win Billboard's No1 World Single of 1990*

[@bushater69]

What a voice and what a warrior! Sinead O'Connor is an absolute legend for using her biggest spotlight on American television to tear-up a picture of the Pope and call out the Catholic Church for their countless crimes against children world wide. She was ridiculed and her career suffered but she stared the devil in the face and didn't back down! RIP indeed!

[@robbiecarroll5491]

So true ❤

[@herrzimm]

The reason why this is possibly the BEST version of this song is the simple fact that Sinead is singing it with a "sad gaspy voice", which gives the song a whole new meaning as it comes across as if someone is fighting to hold their own emotions in check while singing. In other words, her voice CONVEYS the emotional heartache of the lyrics. As far as the video goes.... this "emotional connection to the lyrics" comes across even more when the tear falls from her eye. It was completely unexpected by her and the crew, but it was REAL because she was thinking about her mother who had past away prior to the song coming out. Just that last verse and reference to her mother was all it took for the emotional heartache to take a physical form in the teardrop.

[@RAIDERS77FYT]

Sinead had a beautiful voice and was absolutely gorgeous and loved her personality..poor thing she went thru so much... I pray she is finally at piece may she RIP.....🙏😔

[@travisbeckner6849]

Chris Cornell did a helluva stripped down cover of this song (for xm radio i believe) that is hauntingly beautiful and worth checking out

[@jamesdavison2927]

AMEN ITS AMAAAAAZING

[@ruaboutasize14]

Yea man, Chris Cornell was my wife's favorite singer. She passed 3 1/2 years ago. We saw him a half dozen times or so as a solo, with soundgarden, and his music box tour. The way he did Nothing Compares To You is haunting.

[@Mister_M3780]

This is a cover of Prince's original "Nothing Compares 2 U". Both versions are absolutely beautiful in their own regards. Her song "Drink before the war" is also really strong. One other Irish singer and songwriter is Siobhan Fahey, who has that beautiful song "Stay" with her project Shakespears Sister.

[@thomastreece6773]

Thank you for listening to Sinead O’Connor. Your tribute was quite lovely! ❤

[@angierucinski5694]

Thank you for your lovely reaction. The song was written by Prince but she sang it towards her own mother, with whom she had a 'difficult' relationship, hence the genuine tears. RIP Sinead.

[@byrnez2755]

The depth, range, soul and feeling in Sinead O'Connor is astounding. So gifted. Such a sad personal story. Rest in peace, Sinead.

[@dreadhead1630]

Her empathy showed powerfully bright..and if you notice she did cry in the last verse..the tear that ran down her cheek made this video legendary

[@Steen55]

The song was written by Prince but Sinèad made it hers, this version just gets in your heat RIP Sinèad

[@alexcolson7180]

This woman was a true legend she was a warrior a fighter who faught her whole life mental health her entire life she went through so much she had the soul of an angel the voice of one she was the most beautiful soul ive ever known ireland and the world lost a true talent and beautiful heart r.i.p

[@indus3270]

Music hasn't been 'honest' like this in a very, very long time. Sinead was a superstar. Her live performances were incredible!

[@dagfincarp1113]

Beautiful song, Stunning timeless voice. RIP Sinéad.

[@AL13NM]

Feisty Iconoclastic Spirit that Clearly rang true through her Vocal Talent! She is missed, RIP.

[@reallybadgamer]

She was abused by her mother as a child and I think that pain is coming out here. There's a documentary on KZbin that tells her story. Very heartbreaking. I've watched about 30+ reactions to this and still shed a tear on each one. I can relate to a painful childhood.

[@MrGpschmidt]

A perfect example of an artist matched with the right song to perform it with such elegant poignancy - it never fails to make me cry - and she was indeed a vastly underrated singer and a tortured soul. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Nice choice hon.

[@sparks5063]

There’s a part in the video that’s kinda hard to notice, but there’s a single tear that runs down her cheek, always gets me!

[@yrankin1]

Beautiful reaction to Sinead.

[@irishfergal]

Aileen: Thank you so much for this perfect reaction. People with hearts will have their hearts broken the moment they see Sineas's eyes and hear the mournful lilt in her voice. As an Irish person, I grew up listening to women and men singing these heartbreaking songs. It's in our tradition being that our history is one of things, land, people, power, being taken from us.. I love that you and Sinead do not run away from the pain. That is the true meaning of truth and bravery. Rest in Power, Sinead. and Dolores. Both angels visiting us again through KZbin.

[@Irish780]

You are spot on and you recognised her true pain straight away it was real she had a horrible life even before her death her 17 year old son commented suicide... as a irishman she is still our outspoken angel of the world

[@mikeanderson3334]

The first time I saw this on MTV was a thunderbolt.. It just shook the world.

[@brianhughes3312]

It’s truly one of the best performances of the music video era. Not just the vocal. The performance is dazzling. Every beat she hits with eyes and then if the head. Just perfecy

[@pilibodonnchu3196]

Dia dhuit as Éireann ☘️ hello from Ireland 🇮🇪. Sinéad was abused by her mother . But she still loved her mother who had passed away shortly before this video was filmed so the emotion was very real . Check out Sinéad’s Sean nós nua album of old Irish songs . Also Troy , Thief of your heart , No man’s woman , haunted by the ghost , Mandinka to name a few . Barróga mór ( big hugs ) 💚🤍🧡

[@paulbourgeois4491]

Prince wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U" and Sinead made it Epic.

[@Meppeler1971]

always teardrops with this song combined with her singing

[@bigoneleesmith6969]

Hey Aileen. Yes, Ms. O' Connor had one of the purest voices anyone could have ever heard. She will be deeply missed.

[@carleakins2153]

The big three versions of this song-the original by Prince, this one, and the Chris Cornell version-are all beautiful in their own way. It's a major bummer knowing that all those artists are gone.

[@MrNemoYo]

You covered it SO well. She was an unsung Superstar. I was 9 years old when I heard her siren... Played it again, and again... and... Subtle and solid.

[@alexdeleon7135]

It is a cover. This song was composed by Prince. Yet that fact becomes secondary when you hear her rendition. Her timbre, and breath control was inexplicably natural, and massively transformative once your ears breathe it in. Well done!

[@daviddubois5913]

It’s not a cover because prince specifically wrote it for her. As someone who saw prince in concert several times. It was a song he never performed.

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@daviddubois5913 This song was NOT written for O' Conner, and it IS a cover. It was originally recorded by The Family. Prince has a studio recording of this song, so yes, he did perform it.

[@gonoherpesyphillAIDS]

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[@steves.6519]

@@thorfinsky1427 Im another one who likes to argue the details about this song. In my opinion, a cover is a song (THAT WAS RELEASED) and this song definitely was written by Prince and recorded but not released to the public until after this was. Either way... still a phenomenal song.

[@chrisstone5868]

That was just…just…beautiful 🥲

[@robertredmon5409]

The bravery she showed in speaking out against the Catholic church is beyond measure. She spoke for those who could not speak for themselves and bore the brunt of relentless attacks from both the church and the media. Those attacks destroyed her career and but not her soul. May she rest in peace.

[@SuperKevin57]

The way she sings this song encapsulates every emotion known.

[@Shea03865]

Sinead had a voice of an angel that can never be replaced! She will be missed. I grew up to her music.

[@asimpleman2585]

This vid wells me up every time. Sinead does this amazing Prince song massive justice. RIP both artists.

[@louielouie22]

She was ahead of her time. RIP

[@eldoc2020]

Beautiful song. Beautiful voice. Beautiful memories. Thank you Sinead for your talent. Thank you Prince for great lyrics. Thank you, Aileen for reminding me of the beauty in this world. ✌️🥲

[@albertspillane2831]

Beautiful song 🎵 with which she puts her total self ,feelings,soul& heart into this song 🎵 ♥️ 😢

[@Ricky-ln6rt]

Love u ❤❤❤❤❤ fantastic, empathetic, real reaction, bravo

[@MacTopher]

It's a lesser known song, but Troy really captures her power and range

[@thebeggarking9909]

Beautiful song. Troy epic.

[@drkjk]

A lesser known song for those under 30.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Nice one, Aileen. Kris Kristofferson wrote a song called Sister Sinead that you might enjoy. 🙂 It's not often that a song writer chooses to write about another singer. Worth a listen.

[@mmk749]

This was a very good reaction video to this fantastic song! Thank you!

[@Kgross241]

She always put her heart and soul into her song. Mostly because the songs her mostlg about her life. You should see the video live. Also, Troy, Feel so Different, Just like you said it would be and The last day of our acquaintance to name a few

[@clifton8929]

Bright Angel Aileen, I adore your enthusiasm and spirit when it comes to music. You understand that music is a refuge. A space to go between the notes and enjoy the magic of the joy it can bring to your heart. In these sometimes dark and sad times, you shine the light of happiness on us all in your reactions. Thanks for that and all the hard work you put into bringing us that light. Your eyes are as beautiful as Sinead's. Thanks for the music.

[@jamesthelen7138]

Thank you for your kind handling of this beautiful soul. I'm a new fan.

[@brianhanson9781]

Hi Aileen. Thank you SO much for taking the time to allow us to react and travel WITH you on such a heart wrenching song. I was actually a freshman in high school when this came out…and it still hits hard now as it did when I was young and heard this for the 1st time. As a suggestion? I highly recommend listening to her album, “The Lion and The Cobra”. An AMAZING album. Thank you again for sharing and allowing us to take this musical journey with you! Your channel is fantastic. Make it a great day and keep up the great work! 😊🙏🏻

[@danjoda755]

Sinead also performed "Mother", from Pink Floyd's The Wall, live with Roger Waters. Absolutely bone-chilling! ❤😊

[@danjoda755]

Buzz off, phony. You are a scammer violating this account.

[@seangilbert19658]

This was such up popular song back in 1990, she had such a beautiful voice!

[@terryweathers6590]

Has many incredible songs!! I love "Emperors New Clothes", "Three Babies" and Last Aquaintance.

[@malucax1275]

Also her later work is amazing, I recommend "Take me to Church", "Reason With Me", and her covers of "Queen of Denmark" and "Scorn Not his Simplicity".

[@indiantinamorals5791]

Thank you Aileen, good reaction, respect! Love from Ireland. RIP Sinead

[@AugostoPinochet]

Damn she could sing! RIP Sinead!

[@keymack2477]

Watching your music reactions is always one of the best parts of my day, too, so thank you for being you!

[@mykebreeden]

She never got over the death of her son until she passed

[@numberonepun6969]

It's so sad to think that Prince, Sinead and Chris are all gone. Thankfully they left us this gift. Rest in Peace to all of them and thank you for all you did to help make our lives better.

[@desperadolighfoot8534]

When this album came out, I received it as a promo CD at the station. I was a program and music director at the time at this alternative radio station. Couldn't help it, I had to write to her and told her that, she'll become a major rock star because of this album. ... and here we are in April 2024, she's now part of our human psyches. RIP from an early fan!

[@mosovanhe]

She was a rare one! Her voice and her message will forever live on ❤

[@dieterbuchholz7275]

Hi Aileen, this song from Prince was filled with life by Sinéad O'Connor. In my opinion, her sad childhood allowed her to become such a great singer. It is also very sad that she commited suizide caused by her broken heart and soul. Another beautiful song she sang was "Molly Malone" (an old irish song). Here too she showed her art of singing with showing her soul and heart. I highly recommend it.

[@williammckay9229]

"Thief of Your Heart" off the soundtrack of "In the Name of the Father" is often overlooked in her repertoire. Was also a good movie starring Daniel Day Lewis. Sinead had many great songs.

[@anjas7173]

totally agree. Great movie, great song!

[@irishfergal]

That movie will melt a heart of stone. Pete Posselthwaite and Daniel Day Laws rule the screen with spectacular performances. My brother was locked up in the same prison with them - Brixton Prison in London. The Conlons, father and son, were totally innocent. When Giuseppe, the father, died alone in his prison cell, the rage was palpable in Derry and Belfast that night. Sadly Brixton is now a US brand of bad boy baseball hats. When I ask anyone wearing "Brixton," "Oh, Do you know about Brixton?" So far, not one knows a thing.

[@williammckay9229]

@@irishfergal I’m in Texas. Haven’t heard of the brand name Brixton. I’ll pass information on if I do see it though.

[@aradek214]

She's always been such a beautiful artist. Thank you for reacting.

[@randyjohnson6960]

She did shed a tear at the end & this is a Prince cover

[@chrisalldis3375]

The Irish are blessed with beautiful voices.

[@ivowalvis9228]

I had to devorce the love of my life, we listened to Sinéad a million times when we were together. She lost her child, I lost many friends... I wrote her name next to all who died but did not get a grave. Prince did a good job choosing her. I still cry every time.... When I walk the graveyards at night, I still hope to meet her soul, for she felt the deepest pain. I want to give her soul a kiss, for she deserves one.

[@papabeard2242]

Prince wrote this song and they both did a wonderful job preforming it Miss them so much

[@Doinkman79]

Aileen ... Thank you so much for listening to Sinead and giving her a chance. I encourage you continue the journey with her. What a beautiful and moving tribute (and reaction) to her and this amazing piece of music. She was quite the controversial artist while alive ... but Always...ALWAYS Authentic, Real and Not Scared to Put it All Out There. Like in the video, the tears are real; thinking of her own mother's tragic death 5-yrs prior. Doubly sad that the songwriter, Prince, is also passed away but their music and legacy live on. Speaking of amazing female artists, I would recommend Kate Bush's **RUNNING UP THAT HILL** Think you will love it! Cheers!!

[@FlamesCagney]

Thank you for going in cold. I was always wonder about reactors who read up on teh artist and the song before watching the song.

[@louisebudd8923]

She was a great singer, great voice. Another lady from Ireland Enya listen to her she as a beautiful voice I have all of Enya albums

[@dalmatinac3042]

Most beautiful girl here. Very emotional and good person in soul and heart. ❤

[@davidleach4689]

Angelic voice one of a kind absolutely beautiful

[@mikemattoon2388]

I have been watching a few of your reactions....you have an old soul and it is great to see. Your observations are just so spot on!

[@peacepupppy]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful song and the artist that made the more famous version of this song imo. I just cry watching and listening to this video. Love your reaction. Can't wait for more Sinead!!!

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

You should also react to her live version of the song She moves through the fair.

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

another masterpiece from Prince ; lucky Sinéad O'Connor to have been chosen 🌺

[@joelleblanc8670]

In her video for "Take Me To Church" in 2014 Sinead references this song and music video.. interesting to compare the two and how she grew as a person and artist. The two songs are almost a full story.

[@SPANKY221]

This made me very sad. A great tormented talent. Hope she has found a good place. Thank you 🙏

[@julieschmucker155]

Please cover her live performance of Last Day of Our Acquaintance. You will be blown away

[@MadPata]

Back in mid 80’s when MTV really means something, this song with sinead was amazing and one favorit of me. R.I.P

[@solzimer]

She sang Pink Floyd's Mother, it's incredible, it's a totally different song in my eyes.

[@irishguy200007]

Mother is her best vocal performance of many great performances.

[@skumflum3768]

This!

[@thomasgorman9615]

Prince wrote an amazing song and O'Connor and Cornell both sang amazing versions of the song many years apart...sadly all three are no longer with us..R.I.P. to all three

[@rickjanosky6191]

Your empathy is incredible. So beautiful and Christ like. GBU (God Bless You)

[@rondaddio4004]

Talented human being! Her voice was amazing

[@Barada73]

Another amazing Sinead O’Connor song is Troy from her album, The Lion and the Cobra.

[@otakubancho6655]

It was originally done by Prince,but she took it to a whole other level! R.I.P Sinead,we love and miss you.🙏🙏🙏

[@ricardosousa1297]

Hi Aileen hope you ok thanks for shared this song remind me my teenage times . So basically about the theme The story of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' starts with Prince. The 'Purple Rain' singer and songwriter penned the original version in a short studio session in 1984. In a flurry, Prince created the entire song from scratch, writing the lyrics in a bedroom adjoining the studio.

[@davesherrard4013]

PRINCE wrote it SINEAD sings it CHRIS CORNELL remakes it. A beautiful and emotional song. Hits me in the feels. Beautiful reaction. Keep it up 👍

[@iankings6405]

Bless you Aileen. 😢lovey reaction. x

[@marcdillon545]

She's @ peace now with her maker, Blessings, wholeness.

[@correctlyrics]

Aileen, when the Berlin Wall came down, Roger Waters quickly threw a concert together in Germany to perform The Wall album. He invited other musical guests to sing different songs from the album. Sinead's version of "Mother" (which you listened to not long ago) is very good.

[@emchammer1815]

Her death broke my heart. Well, not to add to the tears but her song Danny Boy is very sad as well. She did it with some expert flutist. Very sad song. I miss her. You had a beautiful reaction.

[@StonefieldJim4]

You're such an attentive listener.