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Jul 27, 2023 · Sinéad asked.”. Prince notoriously kept the meaning of his songs under wraps. “Nothing Compares 2 U” is no different. Even O’Connor didn’t know the exact meaning behind the song. “I ...
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Jul 26, 2023 · The original version of the song was by St. Paul Peterson and Susannah Melvoin of The Family, a band formed by Prince. He also played on and wrote much of the album. The Family released their version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" on their one and only 1985 album, but O'Connor's version is what shot the song to stardom.
His version is guitar-based, with more of a rock feel. "Nothing Compares 2 U" was a #1 hit in 17 countries. In the US, it was one of the top songs of 1990, topping the Hot 100 for four weeks. O'Connor released her first album, The Lion And The Cobra, in November 1987 when she was 20 years old.
Apr 15, 2021 · Name the song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and most people will immediately think of Sinead O’Connor ‘s worldwide hit, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1990 and remained on the chart ...
Jan 8, 2024 · Following Prince’s shock death, aged 57, on 21 April 2016, Nothing Compares 2 U once again offered solace, this time for a grieving fanbase reeling from the loss of an icon. On 4 May, at 6.07pm Eastern Time, radio stations across the US teamed up for a global simulcast of the Hits/B-sides recording of the song, choosing the time in a nod to ...
Jan 26, 2024 · Prince, who never spoke publicly about what inspired the song, recorded at least two versions of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”. One is a terrific live performance with powerhouse singer Rosie Gaines ...
Jul 27, 2023 · Nothing Compares 2 U was, according to Rogers, given to them as it didn't fit with Prince's image, nor were the lyrics necessarily written from his point of view. The Family recorded their version of the song with Peterson taking on the lead vocal after Prince had erased his own singing from the song.
