Sinéad O'Connor- Nothing Compares 2U (REACTION)

[@gary1642]

Cannot believe this beautiful woman left us today. RIP Sinead

[@chrisgaskins5153]

Her transistions from power to soft vocals and back are flawless.

[@wtonywood]

This is the ONE & ONLY Version. She was, She is and will always be, the BEST.

[@katsujinkin60]

The face of an angel, and a voice that can tear your heart out! He gave it to her, IT'S HERS!

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Interesting to note, the entire arrangement was orchestrated by Sinead, along with her band. Prince was enraged at her treatment of the song, probably because she did such an excellent job. Also interesting to note, she dedicated and devoted this song to her mother. Not about a boy or boyfriend. That's where the tears came from.

[@katsujinkin60]

@@LKre-vi5oq A turbulent spirit, finally at peace! R.I.P.

[@pedrobelem]

Prince was a genius. I think this is one of the saddest songs ever written and Sinéad brings a unique raw emotion with her interpretation. Amazing.

[@paulharper4196]

A former colleague went to see prince here in New zealand not long before he died, and as he started to play this song, he said a woman behind him said "why is he playing this, this isn't his song". He said he turned around, looked her dead in the eye and said "are you serious? Get out" 🤣

[@paulharper4196]

@@JAZPER53 wrong, prince wrote the song. Sinead made it famous but prince wrote it.

[@randomgetrankehalter4909]

prince wriote this?? ...the more you know 😲

[@randyrandall8274]

@@paulharper4196 he gave it to her to sing, same as "when you were mine" to Cyndi Lauper: cause he knew that they would deliver the songs in a way that were more true to the message than he could do. Prince didn't give songs away without serious intent to the art.

[@delg1211]

@@randyrandall8274 I wouldn't say "gave away". Prince let "The Family" record it and how and when Sinead acquired permission is not clear- back in the day there was a Prince / Sinead quarrel. We do know that Prince (and now his estate) still has ownership of the song- as Sinead was Denied use for her 2022 documentary. Nevertheless, the Purple genius wrote amazing lyrics and Sinead's version is incredible. 💜

[@imame1433]

That tear she shed’s shows she put her ALL into this song. She deserves a world wide apology for the backlash when she ripped the pope’s pic. The world didn’t know then, but we know now!

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

How true!

[@Ms.Andrist]

Yep, screw the Catholic Church.

[@dherman0001]

@@Ms.Andrist How about "screw those guilty and those who covered it up"? Nobody is guilty by association. People like you painting with broad brushes are the problem in this world.

[@Ms.Andrist]

@@dherman0001 Dude, I hate the Catholic Church and not really fond of Christians in general.

[@dherman0001]

@@Ms.Andrist Fascists are full of hate, that's part of who you are.

[@patriciadowning4036]

Her version is THE version.

[@jjjones8609]

Prince's version of nothing compares 2 u cinematic mix on the "Originals" CD is heaven.

[@dannyspanks]

Prince is a God. BUT Sinead’s version is THE version of this song. She made it popular. And made it her own.

[@shella5963]

No, no, no, we love Sinead ❤️

[@marthahamil732]

I haven't heard this in a long time. I forgot just how glorious it is!!

[@Janet1975]

I’ve never heard Prince’s version. I know he wrote a lot of songs for a lot of people.

[@nicholasthompson952]

Rest In Peace Sinead O'Connor, a courageous and beautiful soul and a gift to this world. You will be missed!

[@abby91674]

Sinead is a real talent. Everyone turned on her and then went to sleep on her, but Sinead and Tracy Chapman were talents not to be ignored back then. Sinead was powerful

[@tanyalowe7150]

I am Irish I saw Sinead sing on two occasions, note perfect and a powerhouse of a woman. She is tiny with the force of ten people, super proud to be Irish. She is a national treasure. Thank you for a lovely reaction.

[@CarlosHernandez-yf3jv]

The 90s song

[@twalrus1]

I love how her face goes through all the emotions of anger, defiance, mocking, sadness, pleading, etc.

[@mariahgrimes207]

Good observation ❤️

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Ireland produces many, many great bands and singers. They know how to celebrate...They know how to mourn and emote their pain.

[@xavierrose8208]

The Corrs and The Cranberries are just a few 😍 ♥

[@Koen030NL]

@@xavierrose8208 U2

[@ozymandiaspbs]

Yes, we do! 🍀

[@TheLeahygirl]

We do it's true..

[@MrDoolan72]

Van Morrison

[@BardOfAndromeda]

When this song came out in early 1990, it was the original. Prince had written it but had never recorded or released a studio version himself. So in a sense, this really *is* the original and definitive version because it reached No.1 all over the world, sold millions, and it was Sinead's performance that had made this song an international hit.

[@J_Gamble]

That's right. Prince agreed for her to be the one to record it. It's not like it was a shock to him that she made his song--that he hadn't recorded--a hit.

[@dummytree]

@@J_Gamble Not true, she wasn't the first. The song first appeared on The Family's album on Paisley Park in 1985. But it was an obscure song not many people (except Prince die-hard fans) knew about. And her take on it (the arrangement) is very different. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7cqHqCi9Gqisk

[@J_Gamble]

@@dummytree Good to know. Thanks.

[@shellywatson8653]

Correct! Sinead made this song popular

[@stshnie]

@@dummytree But hers was the first single. Apparently it was more or less a filler on The Family’s album.

[@Alexis40ar]

Her performance is outstanding. Oh, and she was gorgeous too.

[@triciamacedo-escritora912]

She cry and sing at same time. She put all her tears and broken soul in this song. This was an anthem in 1990 for me (I was 17 yo in 1990).

[@donotsaycheese]

I was 18 and had my heart broken the first time. I had this song on repeat.

[@Sarah-Harvey]

Same, I remember crying in a pub toilets with a broken heart and this song in the background 🙈

[@M13798]

I was 20 years old when I first heard this song on the radio. I was totally blown away. To this day I have never heard a song sung so emotionally.

[@savage_skirt5386]

I was 10. This was my favorite.

[@user-ny9vj9fj2j]

Lol I was 20 and our 80's and 90's were the best ♥️

[@heidihoward8217]

You saying “It’s not your fault” when she sang “what did I do wrong” made me smile! Thx for the reaction!

[@CaroleHaddon]

Lol.. I love when he talks to the singer's lyrics

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Me, too. What a fantastic, real man you are. Do you have a single brother?

[@bethmerryfield7186]

@@CaroleHaddon I like that as well. It is a spiritual conversation.

[@turdferguson400]

Beth Merryfield He’s doing a live stream today. Let’s ask him! 😂😂💖👍

[@CaroleHaddon]

@@turdferguson400 when's the livestream???

[@coyote_in_the_city]

"It ain't your fault!" was the sweetest thing to say in this moment!! 😊 you're so pure man! 💚

[@joesie74]

thought the same!

[@JaneCooper190072]

@@joesie74 Me too, I'm not usually into reaction videos too much, but this guy has so much good in his soul.

[@dreadd90]

How does he know tho

[@frankam1317]

Yessss !! That was so sweet. It made me cry ❤

[@mariefc8504]

When this song came out, no one had heard it before. She killed it. It makes me emotional to this day.

[@zahrahusain5965]

Me too! Her voice makes me tear up

[@luistrevino355]

I had heard it. Years before she sang it I had heard it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvPq4FmfNmjppo

[@IglooGirl1]

@@zahrahusain5965 me too :'( :)

[@danielobrien7695]

Irish singers can convey pain in their voices like no other

[@danielkloberdanz8310]

When Prince performed this song, it went nowhere. When he heard her voice, and style, he gave her this song. And she made it a hit.

[@turdferguson400]

Crying already. Whoever requested this, awesome choice. Thank you! 💖💖💖👍

[@ShyeNYC]

Her voice cuts through the lyrics like a knife! Did you notice she was crying by the end of the video...💔 😢?

[@BardOfAndromeda]

There's a story behind that famous tear. Apparently Sinead's mother had passed away not too long before this video was filmed, and the line "All the flowers that you planted in the back yard / all died when you went away" totally set her off because that's exactly what happened in her own mother's back yard shortly before - you even hear her adding the word "mama" into the line, where it wasn't intentionally written there. Sinead says she had a very troubled relationship with her mother and that this line hit her hardest of all. It really shows here

[@ShyeNYC]

@@BardOfAndromeda I was not aware her mother passed...thanks for the info!

[@goldencherry9033]

A 21st Century Heretic I knew the story about her mum but didn’t twig that she’d added Mama to the lyrics which, when you think about it, doesn’t make sense for the story of the song but is perfect for her version. Love it 💕

[@desrever1138]

@@BardOfAndromeda FYI, the line "mama" is in the original version, which is written from the perspective of a male and was the only line in the song where she didn't switch genders.

[@cestrumnocturnum7771]

ShyeNYC EVERYONE noticed that!

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Sinead is another unbreakable spirit, but she breaks our hearts when she sings because she bares her soul, the pain, the tenderness, the fury, what a masterpiece of emotion!❤️

[@farqsideways5679]

Wtf are you talking about? "Unbreakable spirit" her spirit is so broken she has completely lost her mind, 8 suicide attempts in one year, Her spirit has left the building.

[@andyw8204]

Listen to her version of Silent Night ... Awesome

[@littleghostfilms3012]

@@farqsideways5679 What do you know of how she feels and what pain she felt to attempt suicide? The only thing that matters is that she lives on and hopefully finds peace in her soul for what ails her.If you have never been on the brink of giving in to those dark thoughts which pull you to death you should keep silent. Be kind and don't mock tributes to her. What's unbreakable in her is all the passion she gave of herself to her music that will live on no matter what else happens to her.

[@LifebytheBowRiver]

PRINCE WROTE THIS SONG AND GAVE IT TO SINEAD TO SING. THAT WAS HIS GENIUS.

[@noahswann]

Prince wrote the song for his side project The Family and was on the debut album basically as filler. Prince said that he was never interested in recording it himself as he would never do the lyrics the justice they deserved and it was only after O'Connors success with it that he began performing it live.

[@geoffsullivan4063]

Wow ! You learn something every day !

[@luistrevino355]

No, he DID NOT write it for her. He wrote it for The Family who recorded it and sung it years before she did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvPq4FmfNmjppo

[@djpeekay25]

Ya he is a genius. You know that he chased her out of his house! He is a legend RIP.

[@ann-mariemeurs952]

Yeah he didn't give it to her. He was known for trying to get the ownership rights to his music back. He was pissed about her success with his song. According to Sinead he hit her and she had run out of his out to stop being attacked

[@loriepaix6391]

This IS Prince's version of the song he wrote as he envisioned it being sung. My upstairs neighbor broke up with his boyfriend and played this on repeat (loudly) for 24 hours. I never even thought about complaining... I just hope it helped him out. It's been there for me in moments of need.

[@scottbuckley3208]

Its mad that music has the power to touch people in certain ways

[@davidmadly]

Decades ago when I was a teen, the camp counselor in charge of theater and drama at a Christian college's summer camp used to hold up this video as top notch acting. The facial expressions, every movement evoked pure, raw feeling. Sinead even began crying while filming this video -- for a song she didn't even write. At a time when people were trying to distance themselves from Sinead (due to the SNL controversy), this man said no, look at this, this is overwhelming talent.

[@johndarcangelo6893]

I saw an interview where she said this song actually reminded her of her mother who had recently died when she first heard this song. The line about the flowers reminded Sinead of the flowers her mother planted in her yard, thats why she started crying in the video. I always thought that was interesting because its probably the reason she covered the song and was able to make it her own. And of course it a classic.

[@TheMaru666]

And it is more sad since her mother abused her mentally and phisically , but she couldn' t hate her . When a parent hurt a child , tje child don't hate their parent , but themselve .

[@christianlorre]

She said that in the Vh1 100 Greatest songs of the 90s special.

[@texaslyoness8537]

So back when I was a teenager we never even heard Prince sing this song. There wasn’t even a video of him singing it on MTV. The Prince video you find on YT was just a bunch of clips done after the fact from various performances. So, when Sinead sang it we had “nothing 2 compare it 2”.

[@dannyspanks]

💯

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Yes From Houston 👍

[@lindyfarrar3855]

Texan Lioness the last line of your comment was SO cute. I just love it. You seem like a cool chick!!!

[@J_Gamble]

Exactly.

[@texaslyoness8537]

craig 22 Right - just pointing out his version of it was not being compared to hers when it came out.

[@skierprincessakify]

It’s so heart wrenching to watch these reactions now that she’s gone. I was a little girl when this song came out. 😢❤

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

That girl just touches you with those eyes and genuine lyrics

[@KTRS]

She’s not a 1-hit wonder. She had at least another couple of hits, but yes, this is biggest. Brilliant interpretation

[@vanyadolly]

Something Beautiful!

[@abby91674]

Exactly what I said. No one hit wonder at all.

[@tahraludwig950]

Emperors new clothes

[@poorthing]

WHAT fool said that??? Don't show your ignorance.

[@ksl2954]

Yeah, Troy was a great song too, for those who don't know it, check it out.

[@arsenalmanic]

A classic! This song was number 1 for multiple weeks in 1990. It was like yesterday. I can't believe 30 years has passed !

[@sean_b_drummer]

When this came out I didn't know Prince wrote it. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Everytime I see her shed a tear in this video it kills me!! 😢

[@the_truth_untold]

She has that Irish Lilt to her voice that is so beautiful. I was a huge Prince fan and I love her version.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Your face expresses our own... Your upbeat positivity is refreshing... She is sorely missed... 🇿🇦

[@wej5541]

As others have said Prince's version was almost completely unknown when Sinead's came out. So no backlash from fans of Prince's version.

[@oskarobit]

The song was unknown because Prince had already 500 more. BUT! Prince was famous enough at that moment. O'Connor's promoter knew what he had to choose, he was smart and gave to the song a twist of mainstream... That first album by Sinéad was a delight in so many senses. I listened to it thousands of times.

[@turdferguson400]

oskarobit She was so good in the Pink Floyd ‘The Wall’ concert in Berlin. She sang ‘Mother’. Some of the boys from The Band were there too. 💖👍👍

[@oskarobit]

@@turdferguson400 I was stuck to my TV that day :)

[@turdferguson400]

oskarobit So good, mate! I also loved Van the Man singing ‘Comfortably Numb’. Superb. 👍👍💖

[@dogmandarby]

Prince wrote the song

[@dalebaker9109]

A delightful song, you seriously can’t dislike this one. When I first heard this it took me, all of 30 seconds to like it.

[@lolamagenta]

Sinead stunned with this song. She had us all crying and feeling her pain at the loss of her lover.

[@jakesullivan9059]

It was the loss of her mother not long before she first heard the track

[@lolamagenta]

@@jakesullivan9059 I had not heard that. Thank you for clarifying. I was told it was about her lover leaving her. The lyrics are appropriate to any extreme loss.

[@tabathawilliams2509]

R.I.P Sinead O'Conner 😪 Such a beautiful soul inside and out. I hope she's finally at peace and with her son again 😪💛

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏⚘💛⚘🙏😥

[@markfairman162]

It feels like she is singing to you. Definitely feel the emotion, and you can relate and feel what she is feeling.

[@MediciDee007]

Prince never recorded this song on any of his albums!! Sinead was given this song and it rocketed her to fame! Afterwards Prince would sing it at concerts mostly due to it being loved thanks to SINEAD... Btw Sinead had a crazy abusive childhood by her mother and became a punk rock singer after her mother died in a car crash when she was 18... She channelled her emotions from her child abuse into her music becoming a huge punk rock singer! Check out her song TROY live in London 1988... It's recorded live yet the KZbin video plays her live recording over the official video imaging... You will hear the power of her voice and her emotions capitaved the crowds she played for! She is best live!! THANK YOU for reacting to SINEAD! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dannyhancock6354]

Not sure if he put on any of his albums but there’s a Prince version of this song on spotify

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Medicina, you're wrong Prince recorded this as a demo. After 'The Revolution' fell apart and the former members were in several projects like 'Wendy and Lisa' and 'The Family' he helped 'The Family' and one of the songs he gave them was this one. If you don't believe you can search for that version at youtube. He didn't gave that to Sinead, for a matter of fact he was about to put this on single, and right before that Sinead did it, and that was the reason why he was mad at Sinead. And well it is recorded and you can find it at 'The Hits and B-sides', a compilation album with a few newer songs like 'peach'.

[@MediciDee007]

@@xXTheoLinuxXx right so i meant he never released this song as his own before Sinead released it, even if he recorded a demo privately.. That's why i think its more "her" song ... and its definitely not a cover song. And I do believe you cuz she got rights to record it from The Family and Prince did try to intervene on Sinead recording it, before* she recorded it, and she has a story he was hitting her in the face (with a pillow) and arguing with her to not record it. Apparently he didn't like her foul mouth and strong aggressive style... She made the song a huge success though as we all know... Afterwards Price did record it for release (Hits & B Sides) and also performed it live which you can see on KZbin..

[@MrBobbyz24]

If you went through a breakup in the 90's, this is the song you would turn to. On CD of course!

[@triciaroy]

Oh, yes! 💯

[@kathymccormick7525]

Lol you sure got that right!! I remember that very well! Wow what memories!! ❤️

[@kathymccormick7525]

Oh and it def wasn’t aCD for me!!lmao

[@ABertagurl]

Too true!! My ultimate breakup song :(

[@jmendez4594]

I had the album on cassette, lol

[@jaywm3]

She made this song have a “timeless” appeal. Love her vocals!

[@josefineG]

Since this song came out it touches me from the first intro...not to mention her voice with all the pain in it. The suffering. We can be so happy to have had her in our youth. And nice to see it still works on you young people ! She left us with this treasure,

[@katy4779]

Such a beautiful sound to emanate from such a troubled soul. We were privileged Sinead, so privileged that you shared your voice with the world. RIP sweet lady, you will be forever remembered and forever missed.🙏

[@BillGraper]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded! I still remember the first time I heard this. I just woke up on a school day (I was a senior in high school) and I absolutely KNEW it would be a #1 hit!!! This is the only good version of the song. I've heard them all. Nothing compares 2 this version!!!

[@bkm2797]

Beautiful isn't she, and she can sing like an angel! Sinade had a very tragic childhood, and I believe she suffers from bipolar disorder, breaks my heart.

[@MichelleCWeber]

I agree.

[@kerryn6714]

So true. Much of the media attention she had after this songs success was because of bad decisions she made. A little like Kanye West has done in recent years. Very sad.

[@SaverioP]

The tear running down her cheek at the end always gets me.

[@kerryn6714]

Rick P If you what to see a video that’ll make you bawl like a baby then check out Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds “Into My Arms”. It’s the most touching & moving video I’ve ever seen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-roKR-qMiHgac

[@soulful41]

Brenda, I went and saw her in concert after this album came out. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. She has an incredible voice and she blew me away.

[@reemee3701]

As a kid in Ireland at that time, I remember seeing she had shaved her hair off and thinking...what a rebel 💕

[@cherylmack1260]

This song by her is the one that attracted me to her music period. I could watch your smile and beautiful reaction all day. You are a very wonderful young man.

[@TitanSummers]

Did anyone else see the tears rolling down her face at 7.06 the emotion is so real.

[@januzzell8631]

Breaks my heart everytime - such a beautifully poignant and powerful cover - breathtaking

[@lottiefaith6935]

I love her voice, it is beautiful and powerful and so expressive. Her look is perfect for this too, her large haunted eyes, and that coat, I love them.

[@carolarends8371]

As a woman, I can relate to a beautiful woman's voice as singing how I feel. Very relatable. ❣️

[@brotherjim4875]

It really does make you want to find the guy that broke her heart ....

[@GetOnTheFloor82]

This woman has some incredible talent. Prince wrote this song for her. She took it and gave it thr magic it deserved. For anyone thinking this is a cover version.....what the hell are you listening to???? I don't EVER EVER want to know who is trying to beat this version.... the original version.....it'll never be beaten. Sinead, thank you. Prince, thank you. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪❣

[@mariamoyles189]

Don't thank Prince. He tried beat her up on their one and only meeting. Her words not mine

[@garygardner5655]

Her mother had just passed away and this was dedicated to her, allegedly the video was meant to have several versions spliced together. The tears are real and it was decided just to show this version as it showed such emotion and it was shot in one take.

[@liveandletdie7187]

Her mother was an abusive pig

[@scifiwriter6092]

She was a rebel, when being a rebel was not really a good idea. She was ostracized, and I hate that we have a limited amount of songs from her because of the people who scorned her. I don't know much about her story, because I was very young.

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

She was sexually abused by a family member and as a result rebelled especially against the Catholic Church. That's why she famously tore up a picture of the pope.

[@Diovanlestat]

She had bi-polar, offended a ton of people and became a Buddhist nun.

[@scifiwriter6092]

@@deirdremacnamara9885 I had no idea that she was sexually abused. Thank you for that information.

[@Kernewik101]

She repeatedly publicly protested about the catholic priests involved in global child abuse and the cover-up by the Vatican, media and governments...and paid the price. Tragic

[@janm7163]

@@deirdremacnamara9885 "just rebelled against the catholic church" she has publicly supported the provos before

[@CaroleHaddon]

I'm 40, I remember when this came out, I was VERY young, but very tentative to the stories that songs would tell, and I'd be crying during the instrumental bridge because I was holding back tears trying to sing the words till that point. And to this day, I can't sing the rest of the song because I'd be crying through it and never learned the lyrics. I was very young, very in touch with feelings. She sounded sad on the radio, and I think my heart broke for her. 💔

[@Justyna_N]

Carole Haddon same

[@Radagast-]

You've gotta have eyes like that to get away with that haircut! Apparently, at the outset of her career (ie, before "Mandinka" and "The Lion and the Cobra"), her label suggested she dress "girlier". The buzz cut was her response!

[@karaa7595]

No she kept short hair because her abusive mom wanted her sister to be a boy and shaved her head. So Sinead shaved hers, too, to make her sister feel better.

[@Radagast-]

@@karaa7595 Is that right? Jesus her mother was damaged, to put it mildly.

[@Kazeemi2810]

I always thought it was her rebellion against the feminine stereotype, particularly in modelling.

[@TT-oq4fj]

She looks simular to Audry Hepburn in this video

[@Georgia.J]

@@karaa7595 Well, that's sick. But Sinead is so selfless to do that. She is tremendous, so beautiful and the short cut just highlights her elfin beauty more.

[@martinmillar7137]

This song is a top 5 in my lifetime playlist..

[@timegan1884]

Always made me cry seeing the emotions Sinead put out singing in this video. Her voice will now make the angels weep. R.I.P. Beautiful lady with a angelic and powerful voice and personality.

[@norawatson8916]

Those are real tears, when she made this video she started crying for real, so they didn't edit the video. She is Irish.

[@kathyjam2482]

Her voice was perfect for this. Prince wrote this.

[@1body1year]

He also performed it.

[@kathyjam2482]

@@1body1year Yes I know.

[@kathymccormick7525]

I did not know that!! I always loved this song!!

[@jedislap8726]

Did you even watch the reaction video? He KNOWS Prince wrote it, he mentions it about 5 times.

[@kathyjam2482]

@@jedislap8726 Yes I watched it and????

[@johnhickey4289]

When she recorded this, she’d just lost her mum, she didn’t realise she was crying

[@Neetia89]

Tears of joy and relief then. Sinead talked about abuse and her mom being possesed by the devil. Not a happy childhood and/or relationship with her mom.

[@Irish780]

Absolutely u are correct. In a car accident. That they tear

[@martinmillar7137]

Every time i see that tear drop i crumble n rewind a few times lol.. this video is one of the most beautifully shot vids ever imo.. just pure raw human emotion. The cuts to the statues ect i felt wernt needed.. her face alone.. made the vid... it is and will always be.. right up there as the one of thee greatest ever videos and songs..

[@Irish780]

@@martinmillar7137 yes so beautiful not long before she lost her mum. When singing that song. Her mum was on her mind. This her words

[@user-hn8ft]

@@Neetia89 no if you watched tho whole thing you would've known that she actually misses her mom

[@chrisgoodwin3617]

Hi Man I just found your channel and I love it. You are a real music lover and you just light up your face and soul when you hear a good song. I'm soon to be 67 years old but I still get the same feeling I always did when I was young hearing a great song. Please keep up your great work..

[@susansmith8747]

Class. She had absolute class performing this song.

[@RedPillMode]

That voice and those eyes... I think we all fell in love with her at the time.

[@annasaylor3566]

She was perfect for this song, its so beautiful

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

For the record, Sinead's version is the definitive version. Period. The history of the track though is years before her version. Prince wrote it for one of his side-projects in 1984. "The Family" recorded it in 1985 and it was on their album of that name and that year. Prince's manager at that time became Sinead's manager a few years later and that's how the song came to her attention. It wasn't offered by Prince nor by The Family. Prince seemingly wasn't super happy with her covering a song of his - as he refused permission for all covers of his songs if the artists were to ask him. Once it became a worldwide smash hit, Prince began to introduce it to his live sets, where it stayed for the next 25 years - being played at most gigs and even in his final piano-only gig. He released a live version as part of a hits compilation in 1993 that became HIS definitive version - a duet with the great Rosie Gaines. I hear the songs as two different beasts as the arrangements between Sinead's and his live versions are so different. However, the final twist is that his original demo was released after his death. And there is a closer arrangement to the Sinead version on there. I think his demo with saxophone by the masterful Eric Leeds is - to my ear - a more poignant version than Sinead's.

[@michelleobrien6996]

I attended a Prince concert where he said of this song, in a pointed way, "this is how it should be sung". I love Prince but I thought "no way man, Sinead's version is the ultimate and trying to put it down just makes you look bad."

[@michelleobrien6996]

I just listened to Prince's demo version of this song and I really like it. Then I listened to the live show version with Rosie and I dislike it so much I could not listen to the full song.

[@pattiewillis1247]

She won the Grammy for song of the year with this song!! I've never heard Princes version...just that he wrote it.

[@theplanetruth]

I remember seeing this video for the first time. The entire video rips your heart out, but that tear she shed totally blew my mind. It worked and was sooooooooooo powerful. Love this song.

[@irishboy0001]

She did an awesome job with this song. A closeup like that does not blink. Those eyes just mess me up. Love it.

[@louisef1861]

She had loads of hits. Troy, Mandinka, The Emperor's New Clothes, Fire on Babylon, to name just a few.

[@louisef1861]

@Wayfarer I don't actually know that one. I must go look it up.

[@jasonnelson9707]

Louise Flintoff it’s from her first album Lion and Cobra which is phenomenal, every track is either a rocker or haunting.

[@jasonnelson9707]

Definitely not a one hit wonder.

[@louisef1861]

@@jasonnelson9707 Funnily enough, I have that album. Must pop it in and listen to it again. Don't think I've heard it in ages.

[@dreamweaver1603]

I always got annoyed when she was listed as one-hit wonder because this was one of the last songs I heard by her. We loved her in the ‘80s.

[@coolhive2941]

Love her so much. Her first two albums are among my favorite albums ever.

[@patbest7057]

Wonderful miss O'Connor still in pain with personal demons only wish best for her beautiful insightful song

[@willh1970]

Watching this a couple of days after Ireland's beloved warrior queen, Sinead O'Connor, has passed away. A nation is in the deepest mourning. Thanks for this...

[@Drobium77]

The most emotional part of the song where she cried, she was thinking of her mother, who'd passed away. Wow, this was beautiful and melancholy

[@kray5490]

Sinead wasn’t a one hit wonder. The Lion and the Cobra is still one of my favourite albums. What a voice.

[@jayarr961]

This is the best version of this song ever. It is like Prince wrote it with her in mind

[@user-ny9vj9fj2j]

This was her song all the way! Beautifully done ! Talent and perfection! 💯 Percent

[@jasonrodriguez463]

When this came out Most were unaware that prince even wrote it because it was very much her song nobody cared who wrote it cuz she crushed it

[@Quienereswho]

When you see the tears falling from her eyes you realise that she did it marvellous 😌❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vanjalavoie550]

Truly one of my fave songs. Her gentle/tough approach made it much more emotional. Her beauty, the song's beauty. Truly amazing.

[@BrasherFox]

One of my favorite songs of all time. She puts her heart and soul into this song and it sure does show.

[@casteretpollux]

Sinead O'Connor made 10 albums. Plenty of gold to dig for.

[@cindyelam9509]

I remember when this song first came out and it gave me chills, it's 2023 and it still gives me chills!! Her voice and this song is simply amazing ❤

[@sandrareilly5478]

Tears of heartbreak for a women who was so amazing. Rest in peace Sinead with your beautiful son.

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏⚘💜⚘🙏

[@arthurwasserman7910]

She had lost her beloved mother before she recorded this incredible song. That was a very large contribution to the emotional impact everyone feels when listening to this.

[@puffymuppet]

Her version has always been my favorite.

[@Triggerhippie70]

She is something so special! I was 20 when the sun came out and I’m 53 now and this song still is bad ass and one of my favorite songs ever! I have a 14-year-old daughter knows this song to my heart.

[@jbspanish9534]

Surely one of the greatest voices ever. Cuts like a knife, rings like a bell.

[@cherylhughes8212]

Such a beautiful woman and such an unappreciated talent. Most of her songs make me cry, no matter how many times I hear them. Her album, "universal mother" is an absolute treasure. Sinead, I hope you find peace. 🏵️🌹🏵️🌹🏵️

[@bannockmuncher]

What Sinéad did to this song is like what Whitney did with 'I will always love you- Dolly Parton.. or KD Lang did with Hallelujah- Leonard Cohendid these ladies epitomized those songs. Prince, Dolly Parton and Leonard Cohen knew their song were forever changed and praised those ladies openly.

[@14gilbertst]

She has a lot of great songs. 'Troy' is stunning. Her cover of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin song, 'Sacrifice' probably hasn't been heard very often.

[@gpkelly75]

Very haunting version

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Oooh, I've just commented about Troy. An astounding piece.

[@danhunt1830]

Was that off of the “Two Rooms” album? What an album!

[@jasonnelson9707]

She sure does. Mandinka. A want your (hands on me), really the whole Lion and Cobra album is genius

[@jasonnelson9707]

The Faith and Courage album is pretty phenomenal also.

[@lblincoe2094]

You should check out one of her live versions of this. She's one of those rare artists who actually sounds the same live as she does on the recording, but she puts SOOO much raw passion into it. It's breathtaking!

[@judithwilson3561]

That tear that comes down her face, kills me every time, beautiful song, and she was so pretty.

[@Deadhead-h8me]

There were actually two tears one on each side

[@timd4780]

Say what you will about her later life, but she was made for this song. Absolutely crushes it.

[@gsadventures678]

Nothing compares to your reactions my brother! Keep on keepin' on!

[@deborahchurchward7198]

I have been a huge fan of Sinead since her first album in 1987, and she’s still going strong. An incredible woman.

[@BetseyBlue]

As a 25 year old UK girl with my first broken heart when this was released, it was bitter sweet. RIP Sinead. Nothing compared to you, the fight goes on in your name. x

[@pesthlm]

Her expressions are amazingly emotional. This is a diamond in the music heaven. Nice reaction from you. Felt just like we were just you and me watching. You're a good guy. God bless.