S&M Reacts To Sinéad O'Connor ”Nothing Compares 2 U” (Reaction)

[@Londubh1]

Sinéad died on the 26th July 2023. Her son Shane took his own life in January 2022 aged 17. Sinéad was abused as a child by her mother who was killed in a car crash when Sinéad was 18. Sinéad's mother used to make her sleep in the backyard, hence the reference to mama and flowers in the backyard. When Sinéad sang the song she cried at this point. You can see that in the video. This was not a romantic love song, but part of her childhood being re-lived. As for ripping up the picture of the pope, the picture belonged to her mother and used to hang on the wall in the kitchen of the family home. The death of her son finally broke her spirit. Rest in peace Sinéad. There will never be another like you.

[@idolivercampos]

With ALL love The world ❤

[@nickhaswell6011]

Massively agreeed on every point made here REST IN PIECE There will definitely be no other even close to her absolutely one of a kind

[@remimoses3769]

Prince wrote the song, and Sinéad picked it up. It wasn’t written for her.

[@Londubh1]

@@remimoses3769 that is correct. But Sinéad made it her song.

[@shawnasears]

This was actually a Prince song that he recorded many years prior and he said all the flowers that you planted "mama" referring to the woman that he lost it's a term some men call their lady but maybe it meant something different to Sinead but yeah Prince asked her to sing it. His version is good too.

[@ericazee3580]

Sinead was the first person to publicly call out the pedophiles hiding in the catholic church. She was called a liar and crazy, nearly destroyed her. For this alone she deserves all of our respect.

[@cjturner2008]

Facts

[@___blaggard999___8]

@@cjturner2008 the Illuminati got to her, damn im thaat guy in this comment section. but they did destroy her

[@davidjenkins4751]

I couldn't have said it better Erica!

[@annmhtown9226]

Agreed!

[@janicewinning2847]

So sad the catholic people deny the wrong doing of nuns and priests in Ireland. That’s why her career ended because she stood up to the church

[@asislither8997]

Sinead O’Connor is one of the most underrated female singers of all time. Her version of this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Love lost wrapped in musical notes 😢

[@Damien_Paxton]

Your not alone there.

[@chrisd7047]

Why does this song always kick up so much dust?

[@uszatku9417]

She’s not really underrated. She is hugely successful and respected....all her output has been globally critically acclaimed. She isn’t the sort of artist who wants to be Madonna.

[@susannewitt6112]

She has made many mistakes in the past and society is paying her back, especially the UK rainbow press is eager to destroy her for good.

[@gerrimcgrath6878]

I herd that she has recently lost her mother as well. 💖

[@lancevaughn432]

Sinead O’Connor, became my hero when she was on Saturday night live she did her song, War, and then said fight the real enemy and tore up a picture of the Pope. She was protesting The child abuse of the Catholic Church and covering it up. A lot of people hated her but she was speaking out for what was true. People can’t face the truth

[@ccrocker5284]

I saw that! It was a HUUUUUGE deal and made all of the news and she was publicly obliterated for being so sacrilegious at the time.

[@duncanray6600]

Sac of pervs

[@jodyariewitz7349]

This song still makes me cry after 30 years!!💔❤🌹💔❤🌹🔥🔥🔥Sinead is such a beautiful soul who's gotten so little appreciation!! 👏❤🌹❤🌹Great pick!

[@martinotoole4097]

She never lacked my appreciation she was brilliant. Goodnight sweet princess. Flights of Angel's sing thee to thy rest.

[@knockoutking3764]

Her voice is STUNNING!! I have always loved her.

[@eoinmaguire6691]

Written by a legend sung by an Irish angel 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@JuarezDerrick]

Prince was not a legend and doesn't have one song that a lot of people like including me. The best song he has is purple rain and that's average

[@jimmymac4559]

The Irish have a gift at breaking ones heart with their music and singing as evidenced here.

[@NsnnsBabna]

Grow up paddy. Her voice isn't even top 30 in history. Westlife don't break hearts. Nor does u2. That's all you have 😂

[@ThefetchNZ]

She stood up for all the people that got hurt by the world. She was was call crazy. She was called ‘emotional’. She stood up for people like me and the system still broke her. Love to her.

[@martinotoole4097]

Very strong words well spoken. God love you .kind regards Martin.

[@shadsullivan7817]

This lady has a voice that can take the strongest man to his knees! Her heart break is so real, and when she starts tearing up, my eyes just start leaking. I have three girls 26, 20, and 8, so a I know all about boys being jerks to nice girls! I can't beat up every guy who hurts them, I can only be there with hugs, kisses, late night hot tea, and advice. Great song, great reaction! Thanks!

[@alanr1608]

Kind of surprised to see you reacting to Sinead, she was seriously one of the greatest vocalist of her time! She became the subject of cancel culture. She was pretty much shunned after tearing up a picture of the Pope and I don't know that she ever recovered from that. Any song off of the Lion and the cobra album is amazing. Look forward to you covering more of her songs and videos. I don't really think she ever received all the recognition that she deserved for her Talent

[@scottgelb2650]

We act like cancel culture is something new. It's existed since the beginning of mankind.

[@alanr1608]

@@scottgelb2650 good point

[@daffydad]

And we all know why she ripped it up.

[@definetlynotfromearth4830]

@@daffydad coz he preferred prince's version? He always loved boys that fellow the younger the better 😭

[@JRStephens5005]

It's CENSORSHIP, not cancel culture.

[@chele1170]

This song brings tears to my eyes.. so many can relate and her voice is amazing. She is one of a kind and I used to blare my music to it in the car.

[@Triggerhippie70]

I was 20 years old when this song came out and I remember the first time I heard it I was like holy shit. She is breathtaking. She’s absolutely gorgeous. The video is a brilliant video. Just everything about this song and video is a masterpiece. I’m 53 years old and have a 14-year-old daughter, and she knows this song by heart.

[@angeladuffy9507]

I'm 60 irish loved her back then not just for that song- i have lived a similar experience. I'm devasted at her suicide, I do understand and I hope for an easy transition to her new life, love and light my sister x

[@tammyjackson3113]

Prince wrote it she owned it💜

[@theghost6412]

She made it and was amazing, Cornell is the one that blew everyone away and owned it. That man could sing the phone book and make it sound like heartfelt poetry.

[@glennburch1081]

And that's just the way it is!

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

do people always copy and paste this same dumb lame comment ?

[@Nina-rg8es]

@@theghost6412 His voice was amazing, such a tragic loss😪

[@glenn20081965]

@@girlsdrinkfeck You took the words out of my mouth.

[@Hollowsmith]

I'm sitting here trying to decide if Sinead's voice or Sinead's eyes are more beautiful. And it's really close, because they're both stunning.

[@stace8080]

All the flowers that you planted mamma, in the back yard, all died when you went away 💔💔

[@lacyinmon1004]

This is originally a song by Prince. He gave her permission to cover it and he liked her version. She is crying in the video because she was thinking about her mom who passed away before the video was made

[@itstheotherwhitemeat]

did you ever hear chris cornell doing this. its good.

[@lacyinmon1004]

@@itstheotherwhitemeat yes I have and it made me cry

[@scottgelb2650]

@@itstheotherwhitemeat I heard this version first but I also love Cornell's version. Two incredible performers.

[@matthewmcvay1101]

Prince wrote it she performed it. It’s not a prince song

[@itstheotherwhitemeat]

@@matthewmcvay1101 that is what i was gonna say. wasnt actually sure. he wrote it but didnt record it. he did after this one was released though i think.

[@Rob-wu8fm]

Omg that is a classic. She shows her song in her facial and tones of her voice that she has felt that exact scenario. Great song. Thx for you reaction Shawn n Mel.💯❤

[@TheBibleDefenders]

You can see tears rolling down her face at the end. Great reaction.

[@fitzeefreshvids1888]

So much head bobbing they didn’t notice or least acknowledge anyway the real tears streaming down her face 🤨

[@margiemcpeak9304]

4 real...smh

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Have you noticed them unable to absorb real lyrics or emotion before this?

[@glennburch1081]

Sinead was drop-dead gorgeous in this video. I get emotional every time I see this video. Could it have been done any better.....don't think so.

[@raymondmanderville505]

It’s like they were watching a different video like Twist & Shout . And to the dude , the woman be on your right not the left

[@bobinmaine1]

yeah they didn't get it at all

[@megastardave]

One of our own, a very special singer a special lady.. Just beautiful soul... Class

[@darrenbuckley2082]

Breathtaking at the time it was released, she does a rather nice collab with Pink Floyd on the "mother" track.

[@jimo7593]

As well on PF's Richard Wright's Broken China solo album

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

A song my soul feels. I get tears everytime I listen to this song. Thank you for another great review

[@XtinaGrubz]

I remember this song!!! It's beautiful. She had such a unique sound.

[@chrisalan3307]

i am a bit older and remember how much people talked bad about her short/bald look - disgusting, she was absolutely beautiful and such an amazing talent. troy, he moved through the fair, fire on babylon, mandinka, i am stretched on your grave, she is SO underrated

[@anneboban2002]

I loved her hair cut.

[@nickthepeasant]

That Prince could write a song and Sinead sure can sing - timeless.

[@charleswilliams6236]

She is one of the best voices

[@josephmastando358]

Hey guys , looking good and love the reaction Sinead is a great singer but was very controversial back in her time. She actually ripped a picture of the Pope live on SNL

[@spikeycat81]

She was so ahead with her knowledge and we didn't believe her. To our detriment

[@sexysadie2901]

And she was so right.

[@jasonkraley]

i witnessed that live & wow, the controversial backlash afterwards... and yet, she was right all along..

[@roshi98]

That wasn't a controversial moment by her, she was protesting true evil, the Catholic Church's systematic abuse of children, the Pope's direct knowledge of it, and his shielding of abusive clergy and bishops. In her homeland Ireland, the scandal was already well-known, but here in the States it took another decade before the extent of the physical and sexual abuse by American clergy was widely reported. Anyone who had been paying attention knew exactly why she ripped that awful man's picture. Sinead was right and she deserves unreserved apologies from many people.

[@whenyoulookintoit9356]

The Pope accepts and tolerates paedophilia in the church, every Pope does, every religious official who says or does nothing about it condones it. They all deserve death.

[@bellavita1323]

“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” - Maria von Trapp

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🤯💯 That voice‼🔥 This song ALWAYS gets my heart...

[@BayouCouyon]

Caught me in the feels and had me singing along. Thank y'all so much!!!

[@EBfast]

2022…..and this version is still heartbreaking 💔 😢…..and respect to Sinéad for other things she did

[@charlescook7663]

Coming out of London England, soon as she locks her eyes on you your mesmerised, she smashes through the screen and grabs your heart, a voice of platinum pearls and golden glass. RIP SWEETHEART. ,

[@Justamy1973]

So happy you did this one. Sinead is amazing!

[@ShawnandMel4Life]

So good!

[@jmango2636]

It is such an emotional song I can’t understand how people jam out to this

[@craigwells3655]

Nothing compares to Sinead's gift of this honest pain.

[@Damien_Paxton]

Trivia: The tear she cries is real, it was not planned but they decided to leave it in the final cut of the video.

[@sasapejcin3568]

Sinead was such a natural beauty with great voice!

[@johnflynn5044]

The only person who didnt think Sinead is a special warm beautiful person is Sinead.. Shes adorable and I pray shes coping.. Lost her son recently Such a tragic life for this girl who oozes integrity

[@user-tx6gg6qr3p]

Most underrated female singer of all time!!!

[@benpotaka5893]

She is one of the best singers since whenever 🎶❤️

[@michellechase4753]

Her rendition of I am Stretched on Your Grave is awesome as well.

[@rian202003]

I love you guys. Great tasting in music and enjoying all the reviews

[@wonhung]

This song, originally sung by Prince, was about a lost lover, but Sineads version is more about her dead mother and if you watch her as she's singing she starts to cry as she remembers the death of her real mother.

[@jojobuggs1980]

Awesome Reaction ! Thanks SnM Squad ! I love the shirts and Mrs Buggs loves your lipstick color ! Luv from GA ! ! 🖤❤

[@Stacy55ish]

Give "Wicked Games" a listen to by Chris Isaak. Watch the official Black and White version.

[@stanleymyrick4068]

Baby did a Bad Bad Thing too

[@sepulfan02]

The HIM version aint too bad either

[@rosstitute88]

Try Sinead O Connor The foggy due with the chieftains

[@tinaanderson5525]

Love you guys!! Beautiful couple and Mel your hair looks amazing, short and sassy!!! Thanks for your reaction!

[@jasonsportsman9227]

"Nothing Compares 2 U" is a song written and composed by Prince for his side project, The Family; the song featured on their eponymous 1985 debut album.

[@patrickoneill1902]

It's always gonna be Ireland that touches other countries I love it, it brings me home , love you Drogheda, love you Louth, love you Ireland xxx

[@darlenecolomaio4467]

I think the reason so many people liked this video was because she was authentic. And, of course a fantastic singer.

[@randlnickel9196]

Prince Nailed It She immortalized It

[@nautika1]

Absolutely this is true masterpiece

[@lunarcontact]

Thank you. And thank Prince for writing it.

[@henry1395]

Brings back the fondest of fond memories...Epic classic song!

[@spookybuz7803]

The 'reactors' are too busy trying to be uber cool to notice Sinead crying in the video. Gotta pay that rent.

[@illiniwood]

Yea. There was a complete disconnect between them and this song. Even their takeaway of this song lacked any genuine form of capacity.

[@ang7796]

Absolutely

[@emilys3458]

I remember when this song/album came outl. Loved it...but I havent heard the song in so long, Id forgotten how beautiful it is. and as Im 30 years older since I first heard this....its just remarkable..her voice..her emotions...etc

[@melissam9656]

As a teen in the 90's, this was one of 3 of the best break-up songs EVER 💔😥

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

You must listen to the live performance. It’s amazing.

[@onelove5464]

This one of my fav songs 😊

[@nohandlenotnow]

Liked and subbed. Very deep song. Fun fact, she thought about her mother singing this song ❤

[@DeniseF]

I hope Sinead had a chance to these videos of people reacting to her. RIP beautiful soul 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@pumpkinbody7589]

Her voice is a gift!! Peace

[@fgilroy50]

I love you two. Bt-dub, I worked in the same pizza restaurant in Dublin back in the early eighties that Sinead worked in as a waitress, briefly. She was even then a skinhead clothed in an x-large t-shirt and Doc Martins. As young as we were and on her level age wise, she floated among us and beyond us at the same time. A tortured soul, which is nothing new for Irish poets.

[@alberto-os1bx]

If you want to fully understand who this talented and brave woman was, you watch the clip of her singing at the 30th anniversary concert for Bob Dylan, 1992 I guess. She was a guest there.

[@richspeel7576]

That one hits hard family, brings you back to the one you let get away..

[@user-tx6gg6qr3p]

Her voice was so powerful!!

[@DZtoUSA]

Thank you for honoring her ❤

[@dirtysmity]

Prince wrote this song Sinead O'Connor sang it Chris Cornell made this song his, you really need to do Chris Cornell version of this song live at Sirius XM....one of my all time favs of a cover song, literally #1 or #2 on top 5 list for me

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

It was ok

[@kaula300]

Let me give the backstory on this song. Number one Prince wrote this song but not for Sinead O'Connor, he wrote it back in 1984 and gave it to a group he started called The Family. And B he wasn't fond of Sinead O'Connor doing this song, but because back in 1990 he didn't own his masters yet. Warner Bros. who was the record label Prince was on gave Sinead O'Connor permission to cover this song because they owned the masters. And three the group he wrote the song for called The Family has now changed their name to fDeluxe, when Prince died fDeluxe redid the song Nothing Compares 2 U and in my opinion is the best version of this song anybody has done.

[@jennhurl]

I never realized how repetitive the ending is! I wore that song OUT in college & thought I could sing like Sinead so I'd belt it out. Drove my roommates crazy! Great reaction, y'all! 🎵🙏❤

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Prince wrote this song. She killed it. In my top ten.✌🌻🌻🌻

[@spikeycat81]

Hi from Ireland. Glad to see people checking out Irish singers. Check out the band Thin Lizzy, Enya- May it Be, The band U2. Thanks

[@shawnasears]

So true! A friend of mine was kinda heartbroken and someone kept saying go find someone else go do this or that I had to explain when you love someone and lose them it's not that easy. Easier said than done. Nobody wants someone else right after heartache.

[@rosieazatyan5923]

prince wrote this song. People always think that its about a man she loved that hurt her but it has nothing to do with a man. she associates this song with her mom (she was a drug addict who totally neglected her. Sinaed tried everything and anything to get love and attention and acceptance from her mom but nothing changed in her favor)and the passing of her mom which I believe Sinead was 18 or 19. She loved and still loves her till this day. she said she misses her and wishes to hear her mom tell her she loves her or just a hug. i mean her mom was an awful parent no food, no electricity, no love, nothing. thats why she cries right after the "flowers mom planted all died after she went away

[@THEREALBONGMAN]

Coming home drunk in college back in the day while the sun was coming up and Mtv is on jamming this... Great choice you two :)

[@Seanadun]

Written by Prince, made famous by Sonead. Amazing underrated singer. When this came out, it was phenomenal.

[@ccrocker5284]

So first off.. your hair is FIRE! That said, she has a vocal range that puts Mariah and Whitney to shame…check out her first album. The absolute requirements of the tonal switches..incredable. I remember…Dublin in a rain storm…

[@alieNussss]

I will never forgetg when i was 18 and i pay to radio to sing this song for my girlfriend at the time. One of the best song ever made.

[@indiantinamorals5791]

Thank you for the reaction, Sinead (chin-aide) is a glorious singer blessed with morals and vocals.

[@willh1970]

Unfortunately our Sinead passed away a couple of days ago. Ireland is in mourning... But for reference you should Google Chuck D's response to her passing. Chuck D respects our Sinead. Ireland's warrior queen.

[@Ali98996901]

The scenery in this video reminds me of INXS "Never Tear Us Apart". I bet you guys would love that!

[@annmhtown9226]

That’s one of my fav INXS songs. The video is beautiful.

[@larrywalling2844]

🤘🏻😎 another good song is FAST CAR by TRACY CHAPMAN 😁

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

Written by/cover of Prince. She had such a lovely voice and her accent adds an extra subtle tweak, IMO. Glad you guys like. Also, after just now seeing your NIN Head Like a Hole and Closer reactions (found you by searching for reactions to NIN so that where I’ve started with your videos) I’ve subscribed because you’ve just such great energy... the positive vibe you give out is nice to get. Am now scrolling through and binging the random video here and there of your past reactions, specific to this one am again glad you enjoyed so much. :)

[@MobileExperienceChris]

Arguably the best song Prince ever wrote.

[@cree878]

Prince wrote it , she sang it beautifully 😀

[@420MRNICEGUY818]

I have loved this song since its release.

[@turnedaround4954]

Nobody has ever owned a song more. The sheer emotional power is instant and unforgettable. Prince and Chris just can't. Periodt.

[@chantadennis5643]

You should react to the live version of this also.

[@tonyporenshenko425]

A beautiful song that nobody could redo and do it justice

[@marcus3261]

Sinead oh Connor,s name is pronounced (Shin Aid) and is an Irish name, and translated into English this name means ( Jane) just in case anyone is interested. I love this song.

[@fantasmigorical8618]

*PLEASE react to Chris Cornell's version of this song from Sirius XM! PLEASE❤*

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Yup, I just did, it was ok

[@fantasmigorical8618]

@@angelika_munkastrap4634 just okay? lol

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

He has a nice voice, he just felt no connection to this song, I saw no emotion at all. He just knew how to perform it well based on his past performance history, but I'm not too sold on him, I wouldn't rush to another song of his based on this performance

[@fantasmigorical8618]

@@angelika_munkastrap4634 you're the only person that I've ever seen with that reaction. I respect it though. Have you ever heard anything else of his?

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

No I haven't, not even when he sang for any groups, so if there's something you think he's awesome in, like maybe something he wrote that he might actually have a connection to, because you would with your own stuff, please send me the link here. He does have a nice gravelly tone to his voice, I heard him definitely get more enthused with this song towards the end when he sang about the flowers dying, that's when I heard his voice at it's best

[@monickalynn4365]

Def hear Prince all through the song

[@brucec8321]

It's so amazing the first time a song touches you deep. Written by the unforgettable Prince.

[@philmullineaux5405]

Written by Prince in 84. Gave it to her in 89. He gave away his biggest hits to girls singers and girl groups

[@mikmaqwoman]

Written by Prince Thanx for this...Phenomenal

[@jeffk.9075]

A tremendous talent who is very troubled. She suffers from bipolar disorder and recently had an episode where she was living in a motel room at the Jersey Shore doing videos begging for help. She recently converted to Islam and last I heard was getting back on her feet.

[@GorillaGorilla]

She had years of sexual abuse by members of her church and family. Such a sad story for such a talented artist.

[@jeonette1]

sometimes you were all I had. living without you is not possible. thank you for the unfailing truth and those eyes. peace my sister.

[@itstheotherwhitemeat]

listen to chris cornell of sound garden do this.

[@paaschie]

You two so perfect LOVE You,,, greats from germany !!!!

[@tomjones2121]

strangest reaction to one of the saddest songs ever , waay too happy , I'm missing something here

[@grobinson7507]

Prince wrote this song. Her voice is amazing.