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 Жыл бұрын
With ALL love The world ❤
@nickhaswell6011 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Prince wrote the song, and Sinéad picked it up. It wasn’t written for her.
@Londubh1 Жыл бұрын
@@remimoses3769 that is correct. But Sinéad made it her song.
@shawnasears10 ай бұрын
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.
@ericazee35803 жыл бұрын
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.
@cjturner20082 жыл бұрын
Facts
@___blaggard999___82 жыл бұрын
@@cjturner2008 the Illuminati got to her, damn im thaat guy in this comment section. but they did destroy her
@davidjenkins47512 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it better Erica!
@annmhtown92262 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@janicewinning28472 жыл бұрын
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
@asislither89973 жыл бұрын
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_Paxton3 жыл бұрын
Your not alone there.
@chrisd70473 жыл бұрын
Why does this song always kick up so much dust?
@uszatku94173 жыл бұрын
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.
@susannewitt61123 жыл бұрын
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.
@gerrimcgrath68783 жыл бұрын
I herd that she has recently lost her mother as well. 💖
@lancevaughn4323 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Sac of pervs
@jodyariewitz73492 жыл бұрын
This song still makes me cry after 30 years!!💔❤🌹💔❤🌹🔥🔥🔥Sinead is such a beautiful soul who's gotten so little appreciation!! 👏❤🌹❤🌹Great pick!
@martinotoole4097 Жыл бұрын
She never lacked my appreciation she was brilliant. Goodnight sweet princess. Flights of Angel's sing thee to thy rest.
@knockoutking37642 жыл бұрын
Her voice is STUNNING!! I have always loved her.
@eoinmaguire66913 жыл бұрын
Written by a legend sung by an Irish angel 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@JuarezDerrick2 ай бұрын
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
@jimmymac45593 жыл бұрын
The Irish have a gift at breaking ones heart with their music and singing as evidenced here.
@NsnnsBabna2 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Very strong words well spoken. God love you .kind regards Martin.
@shadsullivan78172 жыл бұрын
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!
@alanr16083 жыл бұрын
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
@scottgelb26503 жыл бұрын
We act like cancel culture is something new. It's existed since the beginning of mankind.
@alanr16083 жыл бұрын
@@scottgelb2650 good point
@daffydad3 жыл бұрын
And we all know why she ripped it up.
@definetlynotfromearth48302 жыл бұрын
@@daffydad coz he preferred prince's version? He always loved boys that fellow the younger the better 😭
@JRStephens50052 жыл бұрын
It's CENSORSHIP, not cancel culture.
@chele11703 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@tammyjackson31133 жыл бұрын
Prince wrote it she owned it💜
@theghost64123 жыл бұрын
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.
@glennburch10813 жыл бұрын
And that's just the way it is!
@girlsdrinkfeck3 жыл бұрын
do people always copy and paste this same dumb lame comment ?
@Nina-rg8es3 жыл бұрын
@@theghost6412 His voice was amazing, such a tragic loss😪
@glenn200819653 жыл бұрын
@@girlsdrinkfeck You took the words out of my mouth.
@Hollowsmith Жыл бұрын
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.
@stace80803 жыл бұрын
All the flowers that you planted mamma, in the back yard, all died when you went away 💔💔
@lacyinmon10043 жыл бұрын
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
@itstheotherwhitemeat3 жыл бұрын
did you ever hear chris cornell doing this. its good.
@lacyinmon10043 жыл бұрын
@@itstheotherwhitemeat yes I have and it made me cry
@scottgelb26503 жыл бұрын
@@itstheotherwhitemeat I heard this version first but I also love Cornell's version. Two incredible performers.
@matthewmcvay11013 жыл бұрын
Prince wrote it she performed it. It’s not a prince song
@itstheotherwhitemeat3 жыл бұрын
@@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-wu8fm3 жыл бұрын
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.💯❤
@TheBibleDefenders2 жыл бұрын
You can see tears rolling down her face at the end. Great reaction.
@fitzeefreshvids18883 жыл бұрын
So much head bobbing they didn’t notice or least acknowledge anyway the real tears streaming down her face 🤨
@margiemcpeak93043 жыл бұрын
4 real...smh
@angelika_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed them unable to absorb real lyrics or emotion before this?
@glennburch10813 жыл бұрын
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.
@raymondmanderville5053 жыл бұрын
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
@bobinmaine13 жыл бұрын
yeah they didn't get it at all
@megastardave2 жыл бұрын
One of our own, a very special singer a special lady.. Just beautiful soul... Class
@darrenbuckley20823 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking at the time it was released, she does a rather nice collab with Pink Floyd on the "mother" track.
@jimo75933 жыл бұрын
As well on PF's Richard Wright's Broken China solo album
@jeanettedegiulio82202 жыл бұрын
A song my soul feels. I get tears everytime I listen to this song. Thank you for another great review
@XtinaGrubz3 жыл бұрын
I remember this song!!! It's beautiful. She had such a unique sound.
@chrisalan33073 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I loved her hair cut.
@nickthepeasant3 жыл бұрын
That Prince could write a song and Sinead sure can sing - timeless.
@charleswilliams62362 жыл бұрын
She is one of the best voices
@josephmastando3583 жыл бұрын
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
@spikeycat813 жыл бұрын
She was so ahead with her knowledge and we didn't believe her. To our detriment
@sexysadie29013 жыл бұрын
And she was so right.
@jasonkraley3 жыл бұрын
i witnessed that live & wow, the controversial backlash afterwards... and yet, she was right all along..
@roshi983 жыл бұрын
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.
@whenyoulookintoit93563 жыл бұрын
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.
@bellavita13233 жыл бұрын
“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” - Maria von Trapp
@margiemcpeak93043 жыл бұрын
🤯💯 That voice‼🔥 This song ALWAYS gets my heart...
@BayouCouyon3 жыл бұрын
Caught me in the feels and had me singing along. Thank y'all so much!!!
@EBfast Жыл бұрын
2022…..and this version is still heartbreaking 💔 😢…..and respect to Sinéad for other things she did
@charlescook76637 ай бұрын
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. ,
@Justamy19733 жыл бұрын
So happy you did this one. Sinead is amazing!
@ShawnandMel4Life3 жыл бұрын
So good!
@jmango26363 жыл бұрын
It is such an emotional song I can’t understand how people jam out to this
@craigwells36552 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to Sinead's gift of this honest pain.
@Damien_Paxton3 жыл бұрын
Trivia: The tear she cries is real, it was not planned but they decided to leave it in the final cut of the video.
@sasapejcin35683 жыл бұрын
Sinead was such a natural beauty with great voice!
@johnflynn5044 Жыл бұрын
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-tx6gg6qr3p3 ай бұрын
Most underrated female singer of all time!!!
@benpotaka58932 жыл бұрын
She is one of the best singers since whenever 🎶❤️
@michellechase47533 жыл бұрын
Her rendition of I am Stretched on Your Grave is awesome as well.
@rian2020033 жыл бұрын
I love you guys. Great tasting in music and enjoying all the reviews
@wonhung2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jojobuggs19803 жыл бұрын
Awesome Reaction ! Thanks SnM Squad ! I love the shirts and Mrs Buggs loves your lipstick color ! Luv from GA ! ! 🖤❤
@Stacy55ish3 жыл бұрын
Give "Wicked Games" a listen to by Chris Isaak. Watch the official Black and White version.
@stanleymyrick40683 жыл бұрын
Baby did a Bad Bad Thing too
@sepulfan023 жыл бұрын
The HIM version aint too bad either
@rosstitute883 жыл бұрын
Try Sinead O Connor The foggy due with the chieftains
@tinaanderson55253 жыл бұрын
Love you guys!! Beautiful couple and Mel your hair looks amazing, short and sassy!!! Thanks for your reaction!
@jasonsportsman92272 жыл бұрын
"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.
@patrickoneill19023 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I think the reason so many people liked this video was because she was authentic. And, of course a fantastic singer.
@randlnickel91963 жыл бұрын
Prince Nailed It She immortalized It
@nautika1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely this is true masterpiece
@lunarcontact2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And thank Prince for writing it.
@henry13953 жыл бұрын
Brings back the fondest of fond memories...Epic classic song!
@spookybuz78033 жыл бұрын
The 'reactors' are too busy trying to be uber cool to notice Sinead crying in the video. Gotta pay that rent.
@illiniwood3 жыл бұрын
Yea. There was a complete disconnect between them and this song. Even their takeaway of this song lacked any genuine form of capacity.
@ang77962 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@emilys3458 Жыл бұрын
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
@melissam96563 жыл бұрын
As a teen in the 90's, this was one of 3 of the best break-up songs EVER 💔😥
@Lolo-zs2eo3 жыл бұрын
You must listen to the live performance. It’s amazing.
@onelove54643 жыл бұрын
This one of my fav songs 😊
@nohandlenotnow3 жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed. Very deep song. Fun fact, she thought about her mother singing this song ❤
@DeniseF Жыл бұрын
I hope Sinead had a chance to these videos of people reacting to her. RIP beautiful soul 🇮🇪🇮🇪
@pumpkinbody75893 жыл бұрын
Her voice is a gift!! Peace
@fgilroy50 Жыл бұрын
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-os1bx5 ай бұрын
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.
@richspeel75768 ай бұрын
That one hits hard family, brings you back to the one you let get away..
@user-tx6gg6qr3p3 ай бұрын
Her voice was so powerful!!
@DZtoUSA11 ай бұрын
Thank you for honoring her ❤
@dirtysmity3 жыл бұрын
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_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын
It was ok
@kaula300 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jennhurl3 жыл бұрын
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! 🎵🙏❤
@oldeskoolnana75432 жыл бұрын
Prince wrote this song. She killed it. In my top ten.✌🌻🌻🌻
@spikeycat813 жыл бұрын
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
@shawnasears10 ай бұрын
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.
@rosieazatyan59233 жыл бұрын
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
@THEREALBONGMAN3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Written by Prince, made famous by Sonead. Amazing underrated singer. When this came out, it was phenomenal.
@ccrocker5284 Жыл бұрын
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…
@alieNussss3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reaction, Sinead (chin-aide) is a glorious singer blessed with morals and vocals.
@willh1970 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Ali989969013 жыл бұрын
The scenery in this video reminds me of INXS "Never Tear Us Apart". I bet you guys would love that!
@annmhtown92262 жыл бұрын
That’s one of my fav INXS songs. The video is beautiful.
@larrywalling28443 жыл бұрын
🤘🏻😎 another good song is FAST CAR by TRACY CHAPMAN 😁
@Mx.RumpusParable3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@MobileExperienceChris10 ай бұрын
Arguably the best song Prince ever wrote.
@cree8783 жыл бұрын
Prince wrote it , she sang it beautifully 😀
@420MRNICEGUY8183 жыл бұрын
I have loved this song since its release.
@turnedaround49543 жыл бұрын
Nobody has ever owned a song more. The sheer emotional power is instant and unforgettable. Prince and Chris just can't. Periodt.
@chantadennis56433 жыл бұрын
You should react to the live version of this also.
@tonyporenshenko425 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful song that nobody could redo and do it justice
@marcus32613 ай бұрын
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.
@fantasmigorical86183 жыл бұрын
*PLEASE react to Chris Cornell's version of this song from Sirius XM! PLEASE❤*
@angelika_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын
Yup, I just did, it was ok
@fantasmigorical86183 жыл бұрын
@@angelika_munkastrap4634 just okay? lol
@angelika_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын
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
@fantasmigorical86183 жыл бұрын
@@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_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын
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
@monickalynn43653 жыл бұрын
Def hear Prince all through the song
@brucec8321 Жыл бұрын
It's so amazing the first time a song touches you deep. Written by the unforgettable Prince.
@philmullineaux54052 жыл бұрын
Written by Prince in 84. Gave it to her in 89. He gave away his biggest hits to girls singers and girl groups
@mikmaqwoman6 ай бұрын
Written by Prince Thanx for this...Phenomenal
@jeffk.90753 жыл бұрын
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.
@GorillaGorilla3 жыл бұрын
She had years of sexual abuse by members of her church and family. Such a sad story for such a talented artist.
@jeonette1 Жыл бұрын
sometimes you were all I had. living without you is not possible. thank you for the unfailing truth and those eyes. peace my sister.
@itstheotherwhitemeat3 жыл бұрын
listen to chris cornell of sound garden do this.
@paaschie2 жыл бұрын
You two so perfect LOVE You,,, greats from germany !!!!
@tomjones21213 жыл бұрын
strangest reaction to one of the saddest songs ever , waay too happy , I'm missing something here