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Lorne Michaels stated he would have invited Sinead O'Connor to perform 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at the SNL50 special if she were alive, acknowledging her iconic 1992 protest performance on SNL which led to her being banned from the show. O'Connor, who passed away in July 2023, was known for her courageous act of tearing up a photo of the Pope during her performance of 'War,' which sparked controversy and criticism.
Sinéad O'Connor's daughter, Roisin Waters, delivered a moving performance of her late mother's iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" at a New York concert honoring O'Connor and Shane MacGowan. Despite not being a professional singer, Waters captivated the audience with her rendition, drawing high praise from fellow performer Amanda Palmer. The event also featured other artists such as David Gray, Glen Hansard, and the Dropkick Murphys, and served as a touching tribute to the musical legacies of O'Connor and MacGowan.
Sinéad O'Connor's rendition of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" marked a turning point in '90s rock, upstaging the original version and ushering in a new wave of female rockers. The emotionally bare ballad, accompanied by an iconic music video, topped the charts in 1990 and won O'Connor Video of the Year at the MTV VMAs. While she didn't reach the same chart success again, her influence on artists like Courtney Love, Shirley Manson, Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, and Dolores O'Riordan is undeniable. O'Connor's version of the song became synonymous with her, even when Madonna performed it as a tribute to Prince.
Acclaimed Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has passed away at the age of 56. Known for her hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U," she released 10 studio albums and was recognized for her contributions to Irish music. O'Connor dedicated her recent award to Ireland's refugee community. She is survived by her three children, one of whom passed away last year.