Sinead O’Connor

Grand Voice SINEAD O’CONNOR Covers ‘TROUBLE OF THE WORLD’ For BLACK LIVES MATTER Charities

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Relaxing vibes for the laziest day of the week…

4 October 2020

The ups and downs in SINEAD O’CONNOR‘s life marked her mind
and soul but the grand voice of the Irish star still shines and stirs.

And she’s back with her awe-inspiring interpretation of TROUBLE OF THE WORLD.
A traditional song made famous by exalted gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

100% of revenue from the digital sales will be going to Black Lives Matter charities,
a cause close to Sinead‘s heart and the raison d’être of the song’s release. You can
buy it on Bandcamp

Here’re the goosebumps performance…


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The gripping a cappella version…


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The Late Great CHRIS CONNELL Thrills With His Heartbreaking Cover Of ‘NOTHING COMPARES 2 U’

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It’s almost three years (17 May 2017) since troubled singer/songwriter and towering voice CHRIS CONNELL decided, due to severe depression problems, to leave this world. A really sad loss. He fronted grunge icons Soundgarden, founded Temple Of The Dog and made a lasting impression as a solo artist.

While surfing on the internet yesterday I came across his spine-tingling, acoustic version
of Prince‘s brilliant love ballad ‘NOTHING COMPARES 2 U’, made famous, worldwide, by Sinead O’Connor. His utterly gripping vox and the weeping cello bring you to tears. Get goosebumps right here…

Performed for SiriusXM – a radio  company headquartered in New York City

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HISTORY – 24 March 1990

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24 March 2019

Dublin born singer/songwriter SINEAD O’CONNOR‘s second, breakthrough album ‘I DO NOT WANT WHAT I HAVEN’T GOT’ hit the top spot of the UK albums chart 29 years ago, on 24 March 1990. Her cover of the Prince written ballad ‘NOTHING COMPARES 2 U’ was released as the second single off the LP and made O’Connor a superstar. I guess anybody with a little bit of interest for music knows the moving, accompanying clip…

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SINEAD O’CONNOR – Released Memorable Debut LP ‘THE LION AND THE COBRA’ 30 Years Ago…

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Going back in sonic history…

23 October 2017

Artist: SINEAD O’CONNOR

Album: THE LION AND THE COBRA

Released: 25 October 1987 – 30 years ago

Rolling Stone wrote: “Sinéad O’Connor’s first album comes on like a banshee wail across the bogs. Blending the uncompromising force of folk music, the sonic adventurousness of the Eighties and lyrics that draw on classical history, ghost tales and the Bible. With The Lion and the Cobra, Sinéad O’Connor joins the ranks of Kate Bush, Laurie Anderson, and Jane Siberry — all women who are shattering the boundaries of pop music.”

Turn Up The Volume! says: Sinead O’Connor was quite unique in sound, vision and looks when she entered the music world with this stunning debut longplayer. The start of a career with up and downs due to a turbulent life and psychical problems, nonetheless a remarkable artist blessed with a towering voice & flamboyant guts to be honest and outspoken. RESPECT!
Three Top Tracks: Mandika / Jerusalem / Troy…

* JERUSALEM

* MANDIKA (at 1989 Grammys)

* TROY

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