Sinead O'Connor & Van Morrison Sing "Have I Told You Lately?" | Letterman

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

When Sinead laughs, it’s just heavenly. Then you realise how rarely you saw it in public. A hard life faced bravely.

[@ocan1033]

Indeed. It's odd the people here commenting that she was "scared" or that Van was intentionally being an ass with his singing. He's scatting (with his own lyrics) and being playful. It clearly worked to put her at ease. She was on stage with some Irish legends of the previous generation .. it was clearly an attempt to make her feel she belonged there.

[@shaunfuesdale4305]

Her duet with Terry Hall singing all kinds of everything is beautiful and she smiles a lot.

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

@@shaunfuesdale4305 Very true :)

[@MortAuPat]

I saw four of her tours, she smiled (and laughed) A LOT during concerts, with her fans.

[@susanwestwood3718]

Shes so humble and pure beauty ❤

[@kevin.murray]

WOW! This is amazing to see. For anyone that doesn't know, not only are Van and Sinead 2 Irish legends but The Chieftains are some of the best musicians in the world. 3 years after the SNL incident it's great to see that these Irish greats had Sinead's back. And knowing how much of a curmudgeon Morrison is, to see him so happy and playful with Sinead, he obviously had a lot of respect for her. Fantastic all round. Thanks for sharing.

[@yourbestfriendliz5832]

@kevin.murray So well said.

[@emptymycup]

Yes, all said well

[@TMcLure100]

Curmudgeon - perfect description of Van Morrison! Never seen him so lively as here though. Sinéad looked nervous but her voice and harmonies were lovely. My impression from living in Ireland is that Sinéad was not well understood in terms of her religious journey but hugely respected for her honesty, her music, her generosity and being so open about her mental health struggles.

[@shaunsteele6926]

well this was almost 30 years ago, Van wasn't quite as much of a grumpy old man as he is today

[@angiepanjie]

I see love. He loves her very much. Sinéad thinks he’s hilarious looks like. How could you not laugh though😁

[@bluegreenOD]

Sinead’s so beautiful - always was and is

[@paulluk7515]

Sinead looks like Audrey hepburn here and with her angelic voice, it's truly heavenly!

[@danieleberretta5880]

i love her at this time, she's better then Audrey

[@Lotna]

Sinead was much more beautiful and natural.

[@jenmonroe712]

What a special performance to see. Such talent. Sinead, you will be deeply missed.

[@davidwalsh4524]

I don't think so.

[@johnoconnor4623]

I have found so many songs of Sienead now, it will take ages to get through and enjoy them all I particularly love "Have I told you Lately"

[@richardplume3212]

The lady

[@richardplume3212]

The lady x 3

[@richardplume3212]

The lady

[@stephenrush1590]

Fill my heart with gladness. Take away my sadness. God Bless you Sinead.

[@mediascribble]

Life was so tough for Sinead. I've been watching all kinds of videos since her passing. I truly believe she never got what she needed. I guess maybe many of us never do. She was a hero really, and not because she was always right or did the right thing. It's because she maintained her vulnerability while sticking to her convictions.

[@suzycreamchez123]

Well said. She was a brave soul. I admire her for that.

[@margaretohara7250]

Just beautiful. Beautiful voices and Sinead like a little angel. Like all the greats, God has another journey for Sinead. May she now sing with the angels and watch over her family.

[@davidwalsh4524]

She had no time for God.

[@cantari5667]

@@davidwalsh4524 Really? How can you be so sure about that?? What if she was right about the path she had chosen and you are on the wrong side?

[@davidwalsh4524]

@@cantari5667 Sinead was a crying baby

[@faisalsuliman9232]

@walsh Really She chose Islam whose most basic and greatest tenant is 1 supreme God who created all of us and u so blinded that you would rather she had no time for God. Would the naysayers rather she lived a life of hedonism and crass materialism than the path she researched and found peace with

[@juniorjunior4087]

​@@davidwalsh4524cathlic system that is..

[@pamelad996]

so touching in lieu of her recent passing. Van touched thru to her soul on this one and made her smile. Godspeed Sinead❤

[@richardplume3212]

The lady x

[@noglenogle]

We take for granted the technology to preserve moments like this forever. This is wonderful!!

[@shopkidadventureclub4140]

Not me brother, not me

[@SameAsAnyOtherStranger]

What a couple of characters. The world is a better place having been graced by their presence. They've been themselves in spite of whatever expectaions the world might have.

[@ronsandlin9618]

That’s a great way of putting it. Especially with these two characters. And especially with this performance….Cheers! 🍻

[@lynnpeirce3205]

I was thinking the same thing ❤🎶

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I refuse to disagree with you

[@chrisrenoir]

Definitely not. Van is a right wing nutter these days. He is probably responsible for influencing some of his fans to not get vaccinated and to ignore social distancing laws. Resulting in unnecessary illness and death.

[@igaroot]

character is one way of putting it

[@HattieCurtis-f1p]

RIP TO SINEAD O’CONNOR, SHE TRIED TO MAKE THIS WORLD A PERFECT PLACE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.

[@jackiepage9308]

Never saw Van smile so much. Lovely, just lovely.

[@Ellierua]

Jaysus.. This was nuts... Sinéad stuck with it and put up with Van..

[@theoccasionalmoonlight4050]

Van must be one of the most difficult singers to do a duet with

[@americanbeauty4015]

true, they clearly didn't work out any harmonies or anything

[@coreyspiano9890]

Yeah, that felt kind kinda weird. OK Van, you're great and all, go ahead and be a goofball. His energy felt overpowering, I could feel her scared little girl inside.... Or I could be reading the whole thing wrong, and he's just there having fun, and she's ok with it.... hmmmmm......

[@jazzfan7491]

He sure made no effort to accommodate her particular energy. Great songwriter, very strange guy

[@StarrlaRo]

Especially when he obviously didnt want to be there.

[@StarrlaRo]

​@@jazzfan7491he was being a ***

[@yourbestfriendliz5832]

wow... The Chieftains, Van Morrisson and Sinead.... every person in this performance has a strong musical heritage running through every fiber of their soul. Thank you for posting this. I enjoyed the performance.

[@tomashize]

What a heavenly voice she had! RIP

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

So GREAT to witness a moment in Sinead's life ... when she was HAPPY & LAUGHING.

[@sharonalbanese8084]

She had such a beautiful smile 😍

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Look up her interview with The Stott Brothers, very funny

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@ChubbyChecker182 I have seen that interview, she's actually quite funny reacting to those crazy bastards.

[@marionogorman6468]

She was at a happy place at that time, we have lost, beautiful person ,a talent beyond compare, so metmerising,sl such a beautiful soul ,r,I,,p Sinead, you did Ireland proud, ,you fought the battle, but the system let you down, rest well and may and the angels have heanely songs, with all our legends past,x

[@jefftig811]

She laughed, I cried

[@wolfgangwoldt1941]

Kudos to Sinead for holding it together through this 🙏❤️

[@marymccloskey1201]

Van is drunk I think he is off key more so

[@wolfgangwoldt1941]

@@marymccloskey1201 It would appear so Mary.

[@wolfgangwoldt1941]

@@rogerwilliams5382 No one is saying she wasn't 🙄

[@michaelmitas7440]

He has embarrassed himself. A disgraceful performance, that the Angel managed to ignore and hold it together. Drunk or not, I think he wanted to take the attention away from Sinead. Bless her and R.I.P. darling x

[@francescobenati2045]

you know nothing about Van Morrison, about singing and feeling

[@lifecycleproject]

"Fills my heart with gladness, takes away my sadness". So beautiful how Sinead's obvious nerves melt into joy & laughter as a Van plays up the end of the song.

[@ahjaanhugh]

How did I miss this first view, The Chieftains, Sinead and Van together. I have LPs in my collection by all three. RIP Sinead you have left a legacy of outstanding music and your personal suffering has ended.

[@EightPieceBox]

This is on the Live On Letterman album. I would recommend adding that to your collection.

[@soulsurfseeker]

Irish at their best

[@ocan1033]

@@EightPieceBox Favorite cut on that album is Lyle Lovett and Al Green covering Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away."

[@EightPieceBox]

@ocan1033 Good call! It's a great album. I was surprised they only did one. Should have been a box set including rehearsal footage, like the Darlene Love video they posted here last Christmas.

[@ahjaanhugh]

@@soulsurfseeker On my father's side and being born on the 17th is always good for multiple free Guinness.

[@kimmiebowers5248]

Look at Her Face at end of song Van keeps repeating how much He Loves Her in so many ways and words ❤️ She lights up like she should of always lite up 😇😇 You can see the Little Girl inside Her take it all in 😇

[@bridaw8557]

Oh that is so true. She was a survivor since. RIP angel

[@SvendBosanvovski]

The Cheftains, Sinead and Van performing his great anthem to love in such an inspiring manner. I'm 10,000 miles away crying my eyes out.

[@francisslam1457]

Van Morrison making Sinead O'Connor smile and laugh within five minutes time

[@carlheese]

Sinead has always been painfully but adorably shy. It's one of the things I love about her. In this case, her reaction is genuine and any female singer when aggressively unexpectedly approached like that will react the same way. Hell even a man would too😅

[@madamepiafsteinkitt8941]

💜 Thank you to ALL the professionals & technicians who made this segment possible! The Show, Chieftain’s, Van Morrison & RIP Sinead O’Conner💜

[@florencespinelli2947]

We All Thank You.

[@dorothykuveke1217]

May I extend my thanks as ❤️‍🩹 well

[@babasheeny3634]

She had such a beautiful, soft, sweet voice.❣️

[@fenwayify]

True, but also the voice of a lion and many others...I'm grateful we had her as long as we did...so many were gone by 30...she had the power of Joplin and endured more than twice as long...

[@Madigan2]

Never before have I seen Van so respectful of another singer. 😢 Sinead had babies with some famous people. A child with would be a dream combination 🎉

[@chrissieoneill1019]

I've been a fan of Van for years. I had never seen this video. Was naive to have thought Van perhaps had not performed with Sinead. (I'm in Australia). I have alas not seen Van in concert. I was told he has been known to appear arrogant or not overly communicative with his audience. I saw his sense of humour in this and his admiration for Sinead. I'm so grateful that we are left with these memories to enjoy after those we love die too young. Also Van's "Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah" made me giggle. I couldn't quite believe he was taking the mickey out of his own song!!

[@grgyll4273]

I am also Australian, but I was lucky enough to see Van perform with the Caledonia Soul Orchestra at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1974. They couldn't find a seat for me, so they sent me down the front to sit on the metal railing that ran around the bottom of the stage, so my 'punishment' for not booking in advance was to have the best seat in the house, about 10 feet away from Van and his orchestra. It was a masterly performance and was one of the best nights of my life.

[@kayeroskaft9619]

I giggled too

[@marciecummings7898]

I think she tops everyone. Her voice, her movements, her beauty. Hey, Van, thanks for letting her shine. In a complicated way! Dave, you are a gentleman; your respect for both these artists shines through. And, let's give it up to the Chieftans! No way this would have worked without them.

[@dorothykuveke1217]

Her voice sounds like it would be the voice of what Ireland would sound like✨☘️ If God had given Ireland a voice, it would be hers.. So magical and so pure, just like Ireland itself. Simply beautiful ☘️☘️✨☘️ 3:36 4:26

[@yourbestfriendliz5832]

Wow.. what a poets soul and sense of observation you have. I think you might are absolutely right. Til now, I thought of male voices representing what would be the voice of Ireland, but no, it would have to be hers.

[@022171]

She always seemed to be a troubled soul. So nice to see her smile absolutely lighting up the stage. RIP, lass.

[@anitacosgrove6612]

A beautiful collaboration, Van the Man, Sinead and The Chieftains. An Irish Trinity 🙏🙏🙏 RIP Sinead, thank you for being with me through my teens! I saw you in 87, I think it was, in Chicago when you played the Metro! 🙏

[@wearecoaches]

Very jealous

[@keithgrillo8096]

Good to see Sinead smiling and laughing at the end. RIP Sinead.

[@judyblueeyes7742]

Van made Sinead laugh. So special! MISS YOU SINEAD😢

[@gcm323]

Yes, it was so special to see her laugh and smile while she shared her voice and song with us.

[@OriginalBigThing]

This is the way I will ALWAYS remember Miss O’Connor… Rest Well Sister…

[@richardplume3212]

I just looked around

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

The Chieftains, Van Morrison and Sinead! What heavenly sounds!!!

[@bbtheduke3230]

I love Van the Man but he is so weird here. Sinead sounds like an angel. Cool version overall.

[@gracielou4075]

I’ve read that Van is incredibly shy and has stage fright. Music must be a Calling for him to perform. Also I believe many Creative people are kinda quirky. She showed such softness. It was pleasant to watch.

[@eelcov800]

I saw the video twice now and can't help thinking that VM was drunk here.

[@alisonfayers-kerr9089]

@@gracielou4075 He was setting her free, providing the setting.

[@WoodJack99]

Van is a piece of work…both musically and as a person.

[@sweetorganic]

​@@eelcov800 Being an expert drinker, myself, I am thinking that was a good possibility. More than that, Sinead was singing *on* the beat, as one should. Van was all over the place, from the beginning. They were never singing the same thing at the same time... impossible to harmonize.

[@SerendipityNJ]

When I heard her son died, I was praying for her and couldn't even imagine the overwhelming grief - then to hear of her passing, just so sad. Rest in peace dear Sinead. If you want to hear a hauntingly beautiful song - listen to her sing 'No Sacrifice' (Elton's original).

[@susancoffey9632]

Wow! Such a great performance! I love how Van makes Sinead laugh towards the end.

[@shirleycollins3688]

Really? Out of embarrassment for him maybe. he rushed the mic, could have banged her teeth. Just an a**hole.

[@guidomaiwald6512]

How wonderful is this??? I cried full of joy seeing Van and Sinead like this, both shy individuals, Van full off admirance for Sinead, so happy performing with her and doing exactly what he sings "You fill my heart with gladness, take away my sadness, ease my trouble, that's what you do" and then she smiles, laughs, embedded into the dripping lightness of the Chieftain's comp. This moves me to the core and shows the power of music. This reminds me of the saying "The only way for humans to approach the divine is through arts and music."

[@michaelmonahan7340]

wow!an unexpected pleasure this sadday. Van appreciated her, she was smiling and the chieftains made great music with both of them! RIP Paddy and Sinead

[@harrietlandseer8862]

And RIP the wonderful Sean Keane (violinist) also gone this year

[@arrivatardiallafestad5454]

This brings both a smile that warms the heart and yet also a tear to the eye. Strange that something can make you both happy and sad at the same time. Simply beautiful and moving. Glad I discovered this gem.

[@irishguy200007]

melancholy?

[@ocan1033]

Some straight up Irish soul going on right there. Van's rare ebullience in Sinead's company says a lot. God Bless her sensitive soul.

[@MTMF.london]

I don't know - I think he was being difficult and forgetting lyrics was not professional at all.

[@ocan1033]

@@MTMF.london I can't tell if you're joking here, but what the hell, I'll bite. He isn't "forgetting lyrics" he's scatting and doing improvisation, which he does all the time in his live performances. Not that Van can't be difficult, but he was genuinely enjoying himself here and trying to put her at ease. It's his song to play around with. despite Rod making a killing with it.

[@MTMF.london]

@@ocan1033 I don't think he was "scatting" - I think he was forgetting the lyrics and Sinead certainly didn't look at ease to me. I know it's his song and I've seen him do excellent live versions of it, but not this one.

[@ocan1033]

@@MTMF.london Well then he forgets lyrics nightly and still somehow sells out show after show to this day. It's called live performance. Not my favorite rendition here but a true moment between the two of them and she spoke fondly of it afterward.

[@ingenuitas]

@@MTMF.london Van was doing the "dirty old man" thing. He was so obviously enamored by Sínead that he quite forgot the world was watching. Van was more "Pan" than "Van"

[@csutton161]

Sinead had such a pure beautiful voice. She was able to keep up with Van, which must be so hard to do since he never sings a song live twice.

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

Hi...what do you mean he never sings a song live twice ???

[@Dreamcatcher9000]

@@jacquelinepaul9731 Yeah, wtf did she mean by that, lol. And even so, why would be so hard for her? :p

[@seanworthington4086]

@@jacquelinepaul9731 I think she meant "he never sings a song live the same way twice"

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

@@seanworthington4086 Thar must be very difficult as hes sung it loads of times

[@hilberryable]

I think he tried to put her off, but she surpassed him beautifully. She sang the song better than he did, in my opinion, with feeling. He seemed to be dismissive about the entire lyrics by the way he sang.

[@LloydBraun11]

Van pours his heart out and there's not a dull moment here. This has always been my favorite live performance and never fails to bring a tear to my eye at the end.

[@honeymuffinn]

I love Van Morrison. He never sings a song the same way twice… I’m sure trying to do a duet with him would be crazy lol. 🎸🎤🎸

[@carblarson8868]

I have so much of his music, as it is just wonderful. Have to say I’m not as crazy about his political views as I am about his genius music.

[@mecklenburggovan7311]

RIP Sinead O'Connor 😢

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

The story behind this performance is a wild one. Actually, it's not that wild. Van was drunk, made Big Timer demands threatening to quit, and legitimately forgot the words to his own song.

[@kamuelalee]

@@DaneOrschlovsky Van was drunk alright. Still cool tho., especially with Sinead.

[@davidchingching167]

He wasn't great.

[@EightPieceBox]

All the people slagging off Van can pound sand. Sinead wanted to perform with him and he got a laugh out of her. Everyone on that stage is an Irish legend.

[@dinosaursr]

Astral Weeks. That was an Astral performance.

[@paulastarkey9973]

Pound sound! Love it.

[@timmyrushton9203]

i did hear her laugh under her vocal, but i felt like she was just being kind of gracious. ...and agreed, irish legends, including van. i just really hate this performance.

[@suereed3474]

No one slagged off on him. No one. Why are you creating fights?

[@NeilNoble-z7e]

​@@suereed3474I did. Absolutely awful.

[@evalinawarne1337]

AMAZING. Putting 3 group's together. Love each of their talent's.

[@karenkushin6708]

That filled my heart with gladness and her smile took away my sadness.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

This is a wonderful pairing. The tune is just so beautiful and heartrending.

[@charshill2978]

Sinead saved the song! Naturally and intuitively

[@olearyml57]

Ah fek....that was something special...love how Van makes her laugh..

[@richardplume3212]

Real the sun shines in rain

[@sdkerby]

Her beauty will shine forever. I'm just glad I was here to see it for a little while.

[@fitzspike]

Don't forget to thank David Letterman for making these great musical collaborations possible. Thankyou Dave, you are awesome!

[@TimmyGMusic]

Sinead was so young here... the vulnerability in her vocals is absolutely beautiful, especially when compared to Van's over the top shenanigans (no disrespect, Van is of course a brilliant singer as well)

[@ivanabonacicdoric8537]

She looks like a little girl here....she is......❤

[@shaunsteele6926]

@@ivanabonacicdoric8537 not quite, she was in her 30s. She did always look young until she was bout 50 or so lol

[@grandmasadvice3012]

How wonderful Irish gold, they have such a great love for their music..

[@annameehan3527]

The best of Ireland's music in the usa. What a wonderful & beautiful gift he (Van) gave her (Sinéad) to sing "Have I told you lately that I love you". ❤

[@jaygohel1657]

What a beautiful duet VM , SInead and the Chieftains as backing band...The Irish Holy Trinity. Sinead was such a conundrum, beautiful, fragile, misunderstood and especially fiercely courageous. What a monumental loss

[@paulamiles9559]

I just love how Van almost kissed her, and then applauded her at the end.

[@janicestevenson6496]

Sinead O'Connor spoke truthfully no matter the cost. Here is a quote from Steps to Knowledge to honor her legacy: "You must learn to value the true and not to value the false, and it takes time to learn to separate the two and to recognize them... How can there not be a way to Knowledge when it is your True Self." (Marshall Vian Summers, STK)

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Thank you for sharing. This is powerful ( to me) 🌺 all the best to you

[@johnchapman5125]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jimrebr]

This put a much needed smile on my face, I heard Sínead mention Van in an interview & here they are, singing a beautiful love ballad, but Van made her laugh, being all silly, blah blah blah. Great old video ❤

[@1CW362]

I just listened to a podcast and she said that Van hugely inspired her that he was the instigator of her healing journey, in fact she even said he is her favourite artist of them all, you should try listen to that podcast it's mostly about her book rememberings, I learnt a lot more about Sinead from that podcast I'm so heartbroken truly I am 😢❤

[@aabove]

Which podcast? Thanks

[@1CW362]

@@aabove The women's podcast by Síle Seoige

[@Sparky-Mark-uk]

What a beautiful and torched soul she was, love her music and Van is pretty special too.

[@dionysiandiaries5545]

I guess everybody has their own tastes, but I just don't understand people who don't love this. I guess I've watched this about 100 times at least since Dave posted it after Sinead's passing. Yes, there is Van singing blah, blah, blah, but if one ever heard him live this was not unusual as he often interjected jazz scat singing into his vocals. One will notice that he does this in the same place in the song earlier after the lines: There's a love that's divine And it's yours and it's mine And it shines like the sun This part of the lyrics of Van's song always reminded me of the verse attributed (perhaps apocyraphally) to Hafiz, the medieval Persian poet, in the poem "The Gift": “And still, after all this time, The sun never says to the earth, "You owe Me." Look what happens with A love like that, It lights the Whole Sky.” And this verse has long seemed to me to be perhaps one of the reasons Nietzsche brought back the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra to teach about the further evolution of humanity in which this transformation is suggested in the imagery of the sun, being capable of a love that is a gift rather than an investment. Nietzsche does praise Hafiz in his writings and thus I think the poem by Hafiz influenced Nietzsche in writing Zarathustra. Can we ever become capable of this love that shines like the sun, always giving its light without asking for a return? Maybe that is the love that is divine, and is thus able to Fill my heart with gladness Take away my sadness But what I really love about this, and the reason I keep playing it over and over, is Sinead's voice. I love Van Morrison, and the Chieftans, but when her voice kicks in at the 2nd verse this becomes something really special. When I think of the sadness she experienced in her life, the sadness her son must have felt to take his own life, and then her sadness at the end, it all makes this song so much more profoundly poignant. I think the whole point of this life, maybe, is not about escaping this world of sadness to another world, but rather feeling at least in one moment in this life this love that shines like sun. She sure had a lot to overcome in her life, and her legacy will be her courage even more than her music, but I watch this over and over again to hear her voice, and her laughter, and to see her smile at the end which lights up the whole sky. Thank you for this wonderful gift Sinead.

[@BeatriceReszat999]

Her voice is the voice of an angel!

[@davidellis5141]

Irish Pride 🇮🇪 ! RIP Sinead

[@richardplume3212]

The lady x 3

[@annamariavalatka636]

👏👏👏👏👏🙏💙

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Love the tin whistle!! Sinead, a unique soul. 🎵🎶🎵

[@Alberto08]

When she laughs, my heart soars, and the sun anyway.

[@shoutatthesky]

This has to be the most beautiful and special thing I've ever watched on KZbin! Just so pure and beautiful! It remind me of times gone by and beautiful and pure life used to be. True beauty lies in the most simple of pleasures!

[@gingersal8052]

Unusual but wonderful rendition. "You fill my life with laughter", that's just what Van does, making Sienad and the Chieftains laugh :-)

[@yasminhelenendangeredspecies]

When i see this legend Van Morrison giving up his platform and sharing great love and grace to this beautiful graceful and yes very shy Sinead just setting her foot into the grand arena i just see immense Irish Spirits & Love and he is peppy and happy and just jazzing it up and holding his hand out to her it is truth it is love this is the Irish way i have no way to say how i feel about her passing except that i do believe her spirit is out there with her son and they are together now she must have truly wanted to go flying free of all these earthly constraints here's to You Sinead ~ Flying free to the Heavens and Van no doubt has a heavy heart these days an im hopin he is being consoled for his great loss no doubt he needs great comfort and L O V E ~ Godspeed Sinead 💝

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

It is not the duet of duets, but I love it. I was already into Van and I bought a record from Sinead. So beautiful to listen to.

[@Ambientnauts]

Two fearless artists get together and make it up with no prep and end up messing up the room. Just all in good fun. Sinead had kinda realized she was not the only unpredictable Irish singer around and found him to be hilariously punk in the moment. She had a laugh riot over that one! If you can make Sinead laugh you’ve done some grade A barrier breaking!

[@ocan1033]

Solid take. What this lacks in musical coherence it makes up for in spontaneity and affection.

[@Ambientnauts]

​@@ocan1033 So true. It's kind of funny that during this part her career she was writing and singing such delicate graceful songs. And Van was almost like her bombastic unbridled alter ego. Anyways Letterman was courageous too, so many non-commercially viable but quality live acts booked those days and interviewed.

[@jameskirrane6370]

RIP Sinead. So nice to see her here happy and smiling. xx

[@bobbydeerfield1948]

I love this collaboration between Van, SInead and the Chieftans. Just absolute perfection. SInead passed away too young. What a talent and again a wonderful performance.

[@Rotceh-r4g]

We love you Sinead. We are proud of you. We'll miss you.

[@sugarplumk2381]

Van the Man. My absolute favourite. Brilliant musician and song writer. Sinead had an absolutely beautiful voice.

[@CatherineAKennedy]

omg - I didn't need reminding of how absolutely beautiful her voice is, but geeze Louise, it slapped you in the face here... dear, dear person and strong champion for so many...

[@maggielaurel2902]

Thank you for this. Van breathes life into my soul. Sinead is the angel on his shoulder.

[@emptymycup]

May you travel on in peace and grace. What a charming performance this was, wonderful that we can see and hear this right now ! Thank you

[@michaellupton1593]

Van smiled… he knew she was special .

[@richardplume3212]

The lady

[@bluechristianwinterhawk2558]

Like a jolly black rain cloud and a shy rainbow dancing about some emerald valley outside of time.

[@nomih6331]

Beautifully put!!!!

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Oh my goodness. That was just lovely. 🌺 I can’t express how much I loved watching this made me smile and be filled with happiness. She was shy and he was trying to help her relax. Very authentic 🕊️

[@ahmedgale-w4v]

Anyone with vision and wisdom is frowned upon, cause most people ❤ can't see that far. She was genuine

[@jswjanjan]

Can't watch her without bawling.❤

[@richardplume3212]

Y real hav fun x

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Sounds so emotional after all these years, death is always so cruel, unfair, so painful losing someone dear, such a huge loss

[@RichardYost-z2k]

Lovely! Brought a tear to my eye. My wife and I have seen Van 18 times over the past 19 years. Had the occasion to talk with him and get his autograph in his book, "Lit Up Inside." He kindly indulged me for a few minutes. Even asked about the spelling of my wife's name, "Cathy". Is it a "C" or a "K"? Perfectionist!

[@jeffmccormick2351]

I am a longtime fan of both and remember not being so fond of this version at the time, since it had the potential to be amazing given their talents. In retrospect, it's touching to see Sinead laughing and in a good mood. Van not taking himself too seriously doesn't bother me.

[@ocan1033]

Precisely. I felt the same way when I first saw it, but Van is clearly at ease for once and she is truly happy to be in the presence of Irish royalty. It doesn't really serve as a duet anyway .. more a solo number. Could have gone with "Vanlose Stairway" but this was the commercially successful choice and Rod Stewart had just had a huge hit covering it.

[@GabiDietz]

Irish legends united - a rare iconic piece of music - RIP Sinead - happy birthday to Van

[@Mickla]

You could count on one hand the number of artists Van would look at like that

[@tarahill2193]

This was like a morning glory blooming ✨️ in the snow 😊

[@BradStarkey-b8b]

She was right about a few things. Now we and the World is starting to know ... Bless here heart. ❤

[@BradStarkey-b8b]

If you know what I mean

[@murph3001]

Every once in a while we are lucky enough to hear a piece as it develops as we watch. Such is the case here . This is a beauriful off the top jazz version of a great song. Thanks for this

[@katg4154]

This performance is spectacular. Van Morrison my favorite singer and Sinead OConnor alive and well.

[@lollypop2413]

Two awesome gifted people with my favourite song...they both had fun singing that...a great duet

[@SonicWizKid_Kates]

What a gem of a performance. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Van doesn‘t take his own brilliant song all too serious here, but Sinead surely does. Two brilliant people and artists. Both among the few, who have the courage to talk truth to power no matter what. As Sinead did with child abuse and Morrison about the Covid hysteria. If only we had more of these souls down here.

[@katg4154]

Miss Sinead O’Connor Love this duet - Van Morrison & Sinead O’Connor. They fit together - love it

[@marianneschmidt1437]

Ich sehe eine Band, die Spaß hat, einen aufgeweckten Van Morrison, der liebevoll mit Sinéad umgeht, und eine Sinéad, die sich wohl fühlt. Auch die Performance ist wunderbar: Sinéad singt den Song, wie er ursprünglich war, und Van Morrison variiert. Ich finde das alles sehr berührend. ♥️

[@tarahill2193]

Amen ✨️ very correct 👏 🙏 😊

[@rociomolina9622]

Never imagined to see these two wonderful artists singing together.

[@joeyjack79]

I'm so happy that this channel has the absolute anthology of popular American (ish) music from the past 40 years. Very grateful for David Letterman for hosting this library.

[@waka7278]

❤

[@UncleEbenezer77]

Even not-so-popular. Dave introduced me to Blues Traveler in 1991, long before they were famous. They went on to appear on Letterman more than any other band.