It was a shock to hear that Sinéad O’Connor has died. She was only 56 and as far as I knew wasn’t in poor health.

I had been thinking for some time about including her first UK hit Mandinka among my Friday music posts but thought there would be plenty of time for that.

She was one of those people who do not find it in themselves to compromise. An admirable trait but also one which can make life difficult. Her famous ripping up of a photograph of the Pope as a protest against child abuse in the Catholic Church was, unfortunately for her, ahead of its time.

It was Nothing Compares 2 U though which sealed her place in the music firmament (even if I of course deplore the text speak in the title.) Her lasting achievement.

Sinéad O’Connor: Nothing Compare 2 U

Shuhada’ Sadaqat (Magda Davitt,) born Sinéad Marie Bernadette (Sinéad) O’Connor: 8/12/1966 – 26/7/2023. So it goes.

Given the events of this week this song’s title* could be the most appropriate for the sentiments we have witnessed being expressed.

O’Connor most well-known hit by far. (Even if it was written by Prince/TAFKAP/Symbol.)

Just to be different, this is a live version.

Sinéad O’Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U

*I do of course deplore the text-speak in that title.