Sinéad O'Connor
Musician
Kris Allen: Snippet of new track onlineAnd I'm okay that it's a cover, because, I mean, that hook! (I don't remember anyone complaining Sinead O'Connor covered Prince when she released "Nothing Compares 2 u," right?) Press play below, then share your thoughts on Kris' version of... In this article: Kris Allen, American Idol, The Script, Sinead O'Connor, YouTube, Twitter, David Cook, Prince, and Caribbean |
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San Francisco Chronicle | November 05, 2009
Those Darn Accordions rock the squeezebox
...is strong," said Susie Davis, whose 16-year resume includes backup vocals and keyboards for Sheila E., Prince, Mick Jagger and Sinead O'Connor. Those Darn Accordions have produced six albums, played at international accordion festivals...
In this article: San Francisco, Cannoli, National Public Radio, Lawrence Welk, Mick Jagger, and Prince
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Independent.co.uk - Music | July 21, 2009
Prince, Montreux Jazz Festival
...him, or do you want me? 'Cos I want you" as he did in Purple Rain - and the unexpectedly tender "Nothing Compares 2 U", the Prince composition recorded by The Family and turned into a worldwide hit by Sinead O'Connor. "We've got too many...
In this article: Prince, Claude Nobs, The Beautiful Ones, Spanish Castle Magic, Nothing Compares 2 U, Little Red Corvette, When You Were Mine, and Somewhere Here On Earth
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The Bastardly | March 25, 2009
Katy Perry Brings The Afternoon Links!
...op het strand [Flabber] - The Bryants are in Some Trouble Again [Celeb Parasite] - Sinead O'Connor told Prince to "f*** himself" [Cele|bitchy] - two wrongs=yep let's post it on the net... [The Bastardly Society] the face!!? %^&*(#...
In this article: Hilary Duff, Katy Perry, Robert Pattinson, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, Natalie Portman, and Jessica Biel
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Wikipedia | October 31, 2009
Batdance
...sampled the "Vicki Vale" part of "Batdance" for his song "Beepers ". Kevin Seal once introduced Sinead O'Connor's music video of "Nothing Compares 2 U" (which was also composed by Prince) "for all those who missed her version of 'Batdance'."
In this article: Batdance, Prince, Batman, Partyman, Joker, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, and Hot Chip
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Wikipedia | October 22, 2009
The Family (album)
...1996 on the ''Girl 6 '' soundtrack. The album's crowning achievement, however was "Nothing Compares 2 U," an emotional ballad covered five years later and catapulted to worldwide fame by Sinead O'Connor. Much like The Time , the band's...
In this article: Prince, The Family, Nothing Compares 2 U, The Time, Paisley Park Records, and Leeds
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PopMatters | May 31, 2009
Something Wrong with the Machinery: Prince's Pop Paradox (Feature)
...wide and multi-faceted audience. Prince songs have been covered by pop stars like Tina Turner and Sinead O'Connor (whose rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U" effectively launched her into the pop stratosphere). The short-lived band Hindu Love...
In this article: Prince, Computer Blue, Michael Jackson, Derivative, New Year's Eve, Raspberry Beret, Nothing Compares 2 U, and Kiss
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www.washingtonpost.com | December 07, 2005
At the 9:30, Sinead O'Connor's Righteous Reggae
...Down Your Arms." Fronting a band anchored by the great reggae production duo/rhythm section of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, O'Connor sang well-established protest songs, including Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey," Bob Marley's "War"...
In this article: Sly and Robbie, War, God, Downpressor Man, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Throw Down Your Arms, and Saturday Night Live
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PopMatters | August 07, 2009
One Hit Wonder: Sinead O'Connor (Sound Affects)
...on The Family's self-titled album, and everything changed. The video was mesmerizing, combining gothic imagery with a tight close-up on her face that gave the song a transcendent power. "Nothing" eventually spent four weeks at the top of...
In this article: The Lion and the Cobra, Pope, War, Catholic Church, Nothing Compares 2 U, Rolling Stone, Pope John Paul II, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan
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Wikipedia | November 06, 2009
Sinead O'Connor
...The Family . Aided by a memorable and well received video by John Maybury which consisted almost solely of O'Connor's face as she performed the song, it became a massive international hit, reaching #1 in several countries. In Ireland it...
In this article: Shane MacGowan, Saturday Night Live, Roman Catholic Church, Helena Kennedy, Theology, Joe Pesci, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, and U2
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Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor (pronounced: /ʃɪˈneɪd oʊˈkɒnɚ/) (born 8 December 1966) is a Grammy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter.
- Name At Birth:
- Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor
- Birth Date:
- December 08, 1966
- Occupation:
- Singer-songwriter, musician
- Instrument Played:
- Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, low whistle
- Record Label:
- Vanguard (2002-2005)
- Chocolate and Vanilla (2005-)
- Ensign (1987-1997)
- Atlantic (2000)
- Years Active:
- 1986 - present
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