There was a lot of hype about this video when it came out. One of the first ones to do a big close up face camera that REALLY portrayed emotion over a long period of time. A few other artists have been inspired by it after this video. Still one of the best videos ever.
Sinead O’Connor, became my hero when she did her song war on Saturday Night live And then said fight the real enemy and tore up a picture of the pope. She was talking about the Catholic Church covering up child sex abuse. A lot of people hated her for doing that, she was speaking out for what she believed in and it’s the truth. Some people just don’t want to leave the truth about the Vatican
The way she sings this song and the depth of feelings she puts out is incomparable to any I've ever heard. I truly love this song, I'm gonna be 50 soon and this song makes me cry every time. She never got enough recognition for it.
Sie war eine Songwriterin die nicht den Mainstream angehören wollte, darum ist diese irische Frau in unsere Herzen geblieben und wird auch sein..Leb wohl..aus Berlin
Sinead is best known for this song but actually has a whole plethora of great songs in her back catalogue. She is an incredible artist. I personally like 'Fire on Babylon, Scorn not his simplicity, Take me to church, Thief of your heart and her beautuful rendition of Belfast Child. Her voice is everything.
Hi I have been watching your reactions and you are so honest , and open with your emotions . These are the songs i grew up with , I just turned fabulously fifty!! and it just gives me joy seeing you young ones enjoying the songs of my youth. This song would bring me to tears and yes the first time I saw the video I was mesmerized by Sinead's beautiful face. Keep doing what you're doing , much luv and respect! from Jamaica! Oh have you ever reacted to the early female rappers I think you should explore and see how early rap empowered women!
"Let me stop hitting on her and actually talk about the music". This made me lol. It's an incredible song. Deep, thoughtful lyrics. Unmatched vocals. Yet, well, not bad to just look at
Pulsar77 all were wrong, “"Nothing Compares To You" written by Prince and released by Sinead O`Connor in 1990 with that iconic video which is simply timeless. Prince wrote and recorded this song in 1984 and subsequently gave it to The Family who were a band that was signed to his Paisley Park record label.”
Wind that Shakes the Barley was the inspiration for her shaving her head the woman in the movie had her hair cut by feckin english soldier's bayonet on a rock held her down to cut her hair her name was also Sinead I'm Irish as well it's sort of a tribute to her hope the history helped thanks
Not true she shaved her head because her mother cut all of her older sisters red head off and the mother would introduce sinead as the pretty daughter and she felt badly about her sister so she shaved her head so she wouldn’t be the pretty sister.
"I Am Stretched On Your Grave", and "This Is The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance" by Sinead O'Connor are two powerful songs you will enjoy; give them a try.
Since the moment I heard Mazzy Star that has been my go to for the rough nights. All these years later, I still return to her beautiful, haunting voice.
I loved Sinead O'Conner, her voice is so amazing. I am just so sorry that she burned her bridges in the music industry because of her politics, even though her causes were righteous. I will never forget the performance with multiple artists and the crowd actually boo'd her, so uncalled for. Her version of this song is so iconic and it is so hard to say which is better, Sinead or Chris. I do not think you can choose.
This was a prince song ..he wrote it as a duet..sinead asked if she could release it he said no it's a duet..she laid it down on track and sent it to him..he returned it with the copywrite and said it's now your song ..he was blown away it could be sung as a solo
The Family recorded a version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" based on Prince's demo recording (a demo that is Incredible!) in 1985. Prince was writing so many songs that Warner Bros felt they could not release that much "Prince material", so Prince 'gave' many songs to other groups/'projects' like: The Time, Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, The Family, and others.
It seems all everyone can agree on is that Prince wrote the song. He did not write it for Sinead O'Connor. He didn't even know who she was when he recorded a demo in 1982. He wasn't satisfied with how it came out. A few years later he was producing an album by a group called The Family. He gave them the song and they were the first to release it on their album in 1985. Here is that version. ruclips.net/video/_ZlzN0Gtpp8/видео.html Sinead's version came out 5 years later. There are plenty of stories out there that Prince wasn't happy about her version and was upset that she recorded it. Sinead herself has said in interviews that Prince wanted to "beat her up." If you want to hear something different from Sinead. Check out her song "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" from 1988. It is more of a dance track and was on her first album before "Nothing Compares 2 U."
I got to see her once when her first album was released. She was extremely Irish and I could, unfortunately not understand what she was saying between songs. The hard rock Sinead was very impressive and she took off pretty fast after that.
Maybe it's odd for a grown man in his 40s to say, but I actually prefer this version over Chris Cornell's, the karaoke drum beat notwithstanding. Not that he didn't do a marvelous job with it, this one just hits me more. Sinead sings it in a way that makes me feel like *I'm* the one who hurt her and that's more heartbreaking to me than being the one who got hurt.
Prince wrote the song for her I think (: And Chris Cornel did his own cover version of this song (: But Sinead O'Connor sings like 10 Angels in one (: You really should check out her other songs she will give you more chills (:
Agreed. She has the best version, and so many others have tried to capture her magic and end up sounding like fakers and takers, (somebody who rides the success of others in hopes of making money from the association alone).
I love this song she gave an amazing performance on this I never knew Prince wrote but it's great this is only song I know of hers but this was a big hit for her I do know that ☺👍
Hi Pink Metal & a happy New Year to you Girl. Sinead's voice is like an Angel's, she expresses so much through her voice & I feel everything she sings. Sinead is an accomplished artist but I have had fears for her general welfare over the past few years especially. *Sinead was too forward & honest for 'the world' when she appeared on an unforgettable American music show back in the 90's. She changed the script on-the-spot & sang Bob Marley's legendary song WAR! She then proceeded to 'call-out' the Filthy Catholic Church & other corporate Wanker's out there who take advantage of the innocent for their own gain!So, she's been Ridiculed, Bullied, Shamed, you name it & she's had it biffed at her. All from the jugemental hypocrite's of this world!! Sinead I love ya & hope you live a Full life*
She was a rising talent that blew it all away on her unfortunate SNL live appearance...her politics speech at the end of the song sealed her fate....too bad, I loved her vocals....a talent and life not fulfilled, what could be more sad?
That was a beautiful girl and a performer's. Her pain was real. Please listen to pearl jam release me live in Holland another great emotional performance.
Sinead is my Favourite Singer. She didn't 'Go off the rails, she's been diagnosed with PTSD. Sinead was sexually, mentally & physically Abused throughout her childhood. When she was around 21 yrs old in the early 90s she got on stage & called the Pope & Catholic Church out for all the sexual abuse that goes on in the catholic church's to this day, the Pope is fully aware of this disgusting Pedophilic culture within the catholic church too. After she tore the popes picture up she told everyone to fight the 'real war' & then sung Bob Marleys song, War! Unfortunately America didn't want to listen to her so they went on a deliberate Hate mission to destroy this young up & coming Artist from Ireland.
Sorry to do this again Pink but..before this..there was a group called “The Family” that did this- I had never heard of them or the song until a boy dedicated it to me in our mid teens in the 80’s-- I listened to “The Family” groups‘ version and then this one came out a little later- Chris Stapleton has also since covered it- 💛✌️🤘🏼
Just so you know it is pronounced Sha-nade because it comes from the Irish language Gaelic. It is the same reason the real spelling of my name is Sean. I hate when people spell it Shawn or Shaun (ugh that spelling makes me ill when I look at it). In the past I could be understand not knowing that a name is spelled differently than how it sounds phonetically in English. In the information/internet age, though, you can find out the origin and spelling of a name in literally 2 minutes. This rant wasn’t directed at you at all. You are totally cool!!! I am talking about when people decide to give their unborn child a name I think they could spend fewer than ten minutes finding some information about the name. Nothing wrong with not knowing how to pronounce words that come from languages one doesn’t speak. hahahahahahaha.
She had an abusive upbringing. I saw her at Glastonbury in 1995 and she had a t-shirt on that said, "IF YOU THINK I'M A BITCH YOU SHOULD MEET MY MOTHER".
Read her story how her mom treated her best her with leg's and arm's spread out naked how can a mom be so mean to her child.Hope you the best in life .Your voice is absolutely beautiful.
One of the most stunning voices I ever heard. She's is stunning also.
There was a lot of hype about this video when it came out. One of the first ones to do a big close up face camera that REALLY portrayed emotion over a long period of time. A few other artists have been inspired by it after this video. Still one of the best videos ever.
Sinead O’Connor, became my hero when she did her song war on Saturday Night live
And then said fight the real enemy and tore up a picture of the pope. She was talking about the Catholic Church covering up child sex abuse. A lot of people hated her for doing that, she was speaking out for what she believed in and it’s the truth. Some people just don’t want to leave the truth about the Vatican
The way she sings this song and the depth of feelings she puts out is incomparable to any I've ever heard. I truly love this song, I'm gonna be 50 soon and this song makes me cry every time. She never got enough recognition for it.
Sinead has said that the tears she shed here were about her mother, who had died in a car accident 5 years previous to this recording.
Sie war eine Songwriterin die nicht den Mainstream angehören wollte, darum ist diese irische Frau in unsere Herzen geblieben und wird auch sein..Leb wohl..aus Berlin
One of the greatest voices in pop history. Even today she can still sing everyone who is up to date down to the ground
Sinead is best known for this song but actually has a whole plethora of great songs in her back catalogue. She is an incredible artist. I personally like 'Fire on Babylon, Scorn not his simplicity, Take me to church, Thief of your heart and her beautuful rendition of Belfast Child. Her voice is everything.
Not many women can pull off baldness, and her eyes are strikingly beautiful.
Hair doesn’t matter lass
One of the Best Songs PRINCE has ever written!....
Yeah, we get it. Prince wrote it, but Sinead did it best.
Prince was a true genius, a legend.
And sang.....
Hi I have been watching your reactions and you are so honest , and open with your emotions . These are the songs i grew up with , I just turned fabulously fifty!! and it just gives me joy seeing you young ones enjoying the songs of my youth. This song would bring me to tears and yes the first time I saw the video I was mesmerized by Sinead's beautiful face. Keep doing what you're doing , much luv and respect! from Jamaica! Oh have you ever reacted to the early female rappers I think you should explore and see how early rap empowered women!
"Let me stop hitting on her and actually talk about the music". This made me lol. It's an incredible song. Deep, thoughtful lyrics. Unmatched vocals. Yet, well, not bad to just look at
This is the best version, he wrote it for her.
Indeeeed❤
I read "I wrote it for her" and startened to question your judgement
Stephen Hucks Actually he didn’t write it for her. He wrote it six years earlier, but hers is the best known cover.
He did not write it for her, in fact she recorded it her without his permission. They did not get along at all.
Pulsar77 all were wrong, “"Nothing Compares To You" written by Prince and released by Sinead O`Connor in 1990 with that iconic video which is simply timeless. Prince wrote and recorded this song in 1984 and subsequently gave it to The Family who were a band that was signed to his Paisley Park record label.”
I like Sinead version better.
The record people made a issue about her looks, thats why she shaved her head.
I'm pretty sure Sinead shaved her head way before she got any fame.
I think she is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.I love this song she gets into it 💯 percent.
@@aryansigrid Yea she did.
Even though she did, she still made it. 👍
Wind that Shakes the Barley was the inspiration for her shaving her head the woman in the movie had her hair cut by feckin english soldier's bayonet on a rock held her down to cut her hair her name was also Sinead I'm Irish as well it's sort of a tribute to her hope the history helped thanks
Not true she shaved her head because her mother cut all of her older sisters red head off and the mother would introduce sinead as the pretty daughter and she felt badly about her sister so she shaved her head so she wouldn’t be the pretty sister.
Now this is how an reaction video should be done, no pausing so thank you so much for that, great reaction, thank you, love from Ireland xx
She did great on this and its HER song ....greatly written by PRINCE
"I Am Stretched On Your Grave", and "This Is The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance" by Sinead O'Connor are two powerful songs you will enjoy; give them a try.
Sinead is back touring again around Ireland. Which is great to see. This was after all her problems. Amazing to see her back gigging again.
If you like stuff like this, Mazzy Star: Fade into you Hope Sandoval still does stuff with Massive Attack (Another great band)
Absolutely right, Hope is utterly fantastic and so very real and natural. Mazzy Star has so many wonderful songs.
Hey man no one react to massive attack or portishead,theire realy greats band's and does great music to.
Sorry by my english.
Since the moment I heard Mazzy Star that has been my go to for the rough nights. All these years later, I still return to her beautiful, haunting voice.
I loved Sinead O'Conner, her voice is so amazing. I am just so sorry that she burned her bridges in the music industry because of her politics, even though her causes were righteous. I will never forget the performance with multiple artists and the crowd actually boo'd her, so uncalled for. Her version of this song is so iconic and it is so hard to say which is better, Sinead or Chris. I do not think you can choose.
This was a prince song ..he wrote it as a duet..sinead asked if she could release it he said no it's a duet..she laid it down on track and sent it to him..he returned it with the copywrite and said it's now your song ..he was blown away it could be sung as a solo
It’s the only music video that deserves an Oscar for best actress
Btw this is Sinead around 30 yrs ago, she is my Irish Princess!!!!
Sinead nails it
i fancied !!! a LOT sinaed o’connor when i was growing up,the short ! hair the EYES 😳 n such a beautiful song
One of the best songs of all time.
Happy 2020 to you beautiful! Great reaction. I can't believe it'll be 4 years since Prince's passing and the song still gets into me
great review!
Nothing compares to you means we are all equally beautiful . Much love from Michigan
For emotion, I suggest Sinead's song "Troy", which also has an official video.
The best I have seen you look.I like the natural look you are beautiful. Be yourself.
The Family recorded a version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" based on Prince's demo recording (a demo that is Incredible!) in 1985. Prince was writing so many songs that Warner Bros felt they could not release that much "Prince material", so Prince 'gave' many songs to other groups/'projects' like: The Time, Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, The Family, and others.
She not to long ago sang this song on TV she looked great and sang it amazing well. I was so happy for her and all of us
When prince says "its your song now!" That meant a lot
i sing this song my favorite song ever.
Prince's own version of his song was released much later but is also great.
Thanks for doing this one Pink. Such an emotional rendition. Well written by Prince
It seems all everyone can agree on is that Prince wrote the song.
He did not write it for Sinead O'Connor. He didn't even know who she was when he recorded a demo in 1982. He wasn't satisfied with how it came out. A few years later he was producing an album by a group called The Family. He gave them the song and they were the first to release it on their album in 1985.
Here is that version.
ruclips.net/video/_ZlzN0Gtpp8/видео.html
Sinead's version came out 5 years later. There are plenty of stories out there that Prince wasn't happy about her version and was upset that she recorded it. Sinead herself has said in interviews that Prince wanted to "beat her up."
If you want to hear something different from Sinead. Check out her song "I Want Your (Hands on Me)" from 1988. It is more of a dance track and was on her first album before "Nothing Compares 2 U."
I got to see her once when her first album was released. She was extremely Irish and I could, unfortunately not understand what she was saying between songs. The hard rock Sinead was very impressive and she took off pretty fast after that.
Song written by Prince, made known by Sinead O'Connor, mastered by Chris Cornell.
Thank you for going original. Yes she (and her eyes) makes this so special. She's going good thur recovery,I last heard. Yeah share a tear.😥
Everytime I listen to this song and I get goosebumps
This is one that first time hearing became personal.
Maybe it's odd for a grown man in his 40s to say, but I actually prefer this version over Chris Cornell's, the karaoke drum beat notwithstanding. Not that he didn't do a marvelous job with it, this one just hits me more. Sinead sings it in a way that makes me feel like *I'm* the one who hurt her and that's more heartbreaking to me than being the one who got hurt.
That's a really sad song you look cute when you doing it
Thank you I appreciate your heart my pleasure see a beautiful woman happy
Prince wrote the song for her I think (: And Chris Cornel did his own cover version of this song (: But Sinead O'Connor sings like 10 Angels in one (: You really should check out her other songs she will give you more chills (:
Agreed. She has the best version, and so many others have tried to capture her magic and end up sounding like fakers and takers, (somebody who rides the success of others in hopes of making money from the association alone).
Cornells acoustic version is great but Prince is amazing
Waddup Pinkmetalhead, simple video that makes you focus on her voice talent and the range of sound she has. Nuff Said
Bob Seger “against the wind” this will be played at my funeral. Please please please.
Prince wrote it but sinead killed it
I love this song she gave an amazing performance on this I never knew Prince wrote but it's great this is only song I know of hers but this was a big hit for her I do know that ☺👍
That was painful and she is beautiful, prince gave it to her because she lost her mother that month
That Sugarland song "Stay" borrowed heavily from this video.
Sinead has absolutely gorgeous eyes
''I was touched by Chris Cornell's version ... it made me cry'' .............. Oh my you are in for a ride with this one girl!
Hi Pink Metal & a happy New Year to you Girl. Sinead's voice is like an Angel's, she expresses so much through her voice & I feel everything she sings. Sinead is an accomplished artist but I have had fears for her general welfare over the past few years especially. *Sinead was too forward & honest for 'the world' when she appeared on an unforgettable American music show back in the 90's. She changed the script on-the-spot & sang Bob Marley's legendary song WAR! She then proceeded to 'call-out' the Filthy Catholic Church & other corporate Wanker's out there who take advantage of the innocent for their own gain!So, she's been Ridiculed, Bullied, Shamed, you name it & she's had it biffed at her. All from the jugemental hypocrite's of this world!! Sinead I love ya & hope you live a Full life*
Sinéad O’Connor has the voice of an angel. I suggest her version of Elton John’s song “Sacrifice” and a song she wrote called “This is to Mother You.”
You should cover Mandika by Sinead was one her first songs I feel I love with her voice
She was a rising talent that blew it all away on her unfortunate SNL live appearance...her politics speech at the end of the song sealed her fate....too bad, I loved her vocals....a talent and life not fulfilled, what could be more sad?
That was a beautiful girl and a performer's. Her pain was real. Please listen to pearl jam release me live in Holland another great emotional performance.
I believe you'll really enjoy chris Cornell singing this song acoustic
Nope. She won't.
It was never about the money for him, he had to known you would do it proud. She definitely makes you feel it.
Sinead is my Favourite Singer. She didn't 'Go off the rails, she's been diagnosed with PTSD. Sinead was sexually, mentally & physically Abused throughout her childhood. When she was around 21 yrs old in the early 90s she got on stage & called the Pope & Catholic Church out for all the sexual abuse that goes on in the catholic church's to this day, the Pope is fully aware of this disgusting Pedophilic culture within the catholic church too. After she tore the popes picture up she told everyone to fight the 'real war' & then sung Bob Marleys song, War! Unfortunately America didn't want to listen to her so they went on a deliberate Hate mission to destroy this young up & coming Artist from Ireland.
Great song.
Unlimited Classic. Really good song.
Its always gona be Sineads song Always !!!!
Sorry to do this again Pink but..before this..there was a group called “The Family” that did this- I had never heard of them or the song until a boy dedicated it to me in our mid teens in the 80’s-- I listened to “The Family” groups‘ version and then this one came out a little later- Chris Stapleton has also since covered it- 💛✌️🤘🏼
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happens to the heart, and night in Santiago by Leonard Cohen
Irish invasion in the 80's and 90's U2,Sinead O'connor, Cramberies....
You like this one you absolutely need to hear Chris Cornell do his cover of it you will cry for days.
She has 💕❤
The only thing I cried about Cornell's version is that I had to hear it.
when I lay my hands on you by Prince, live at montreux
Pink. You should give a listen to a Duet by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow called "Picture"
And "Piss on the Wall" by The J. Geils Band. You'll like em.
Prince is Amazing!! She was Amazing as well... Wow! Perfect.
There is a picture of her standing next to Kurt Cobain outside of like mtv rewards. Two of the most beautiful people with beautiful eyes lol.
She did the song but Prince wrote it you should listen to the prince version he wrote many songs for many artists but listen to the prince version
u never khow what u got til its gone
Adele- Roll them in the deep
Beautiful👏👏👏👏👏
Glad to see RUclips stopped being stupid. Extremely emotional song, whoever wrote it.
Steven Irons prince wrote it
@@sjh100975 I know that.
@@sjh100975 I know that.
Fun fact, she shaved her hair off so people would stop commenting on her looks and concentrate on her music.
Even more sorrowful with the news her 17 year old son recently took his own life 😢😔🙏🏻
Please react to Sinaed singing
I Am Stretched On Your Grave. Please!!
Just so you know it is pronounced Sha-nade because it comes from the Irish language Gaelic.
It is the same reason the real spelling of my name is Sean. I hate when people spell it Shawn or Shaun (ugh that spelling makes me ill when I look at it).
In the past I could be understand not knowing that a name is spelled differently than how it sounds phonetically in English. In the information/internet age, though, you can find out the origin and spelling of a name in literally 2 minutes.
This rant wasn’t directed at you at all. You are totally cool!!! I am talking about when people decide to give their unborn child a name I think they could spend fewer than ten minutes finding some information about the name. Nothing wrong with not knowing how to pronounce words that come from languages one doesn’t speak. hahahahahahaha.
Iron butterfly... RIP...
gimme all your love, don't wanna fight, and hold on by Alabama Shakes
You should do Prince or Michael Jackson Axl Rose November Rain that's another good song
She had an abusive upbringing. I saw her at Glastonbury in 1995 and she had a t-shirt on that said, "IF YOU THINK I'M A BITCH YOU SHOULD MEET MY MOTHER".
React to Mandinka pls!
The Grammy version
Would be sweet to hear your thoughts on Cocteau Twins. Love your content!
Read her story how her mom treated her best her with leg's and arm's spread out naked how can a mom be so mean to her child.Hope you the best in life .Your voice is absolutely beautiful.
Irish legend
Best version.
You should do a reaction to Paul McCartney's "Here Today".
Hey Beautiful would you please consider a reaction Linger by the Cranberries Delores' voice is Amazing thanks Love You n Your channel
PinkMetal Head I love you and your channel. Please react to Mississippi Queen by Zakk Wylde. Amazing guitar playing.
THIS IS HER SONGGGGG, THAT'S WHYYYY IT'S SO GOOD BABY! LOL :) NOT CORNELL'S
Actually it is Prince's song.
ALL OF Y'ALL ARE CONFUSED ASF.... PRINGE DID NOT WRITE THIS SONG FOR HER... PRINCE SONG IT 1ST AND SHE COVERED IT.... PRINCE- NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU
Please listen to the Prince version with Rosie Gains