It is with great sadness that I write that Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has passed away. Supremely talented with a divine voice, Sinéad achieved fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, especially with her album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (1990), and song Nothing Compares 2 U, but she was also a passionate advocate for a variety of causes, speaking out against child abuse, racism (for example, see her performing her own song Black Boys On Mopeds), and in support of human and women’s rights. In her singing career, she always remained honest to herself and her beliefs first, touching millions with her determination and conviction to draw attention to important causes. Below is Irish ballad song Foggy Dew about the Easter Rising of 1916, which Sinéad sang for The Chieftains’ album (film depicted – Loach’s The Wind that Shakes the Barley). A beautiful, brave soul, RIP.
Sinéad O’Connor (1966 – 2023)
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Oh my, that’s sad news. She had a voice that gave me chills. Sinead could rock that buzz cut. Beautiful person. May she rest in peace.
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Oh, no, I didn’t know that she’d died.
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Thanks so much for sharing this about her — and the impactful video in combination with her beautiful voice.
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Lovely post for a very talented woman, thank you.
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One of my absolute favourites, I know I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got off by heart. A great tribute.
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I loved her very unique style. I was very sad to hear about her passing. At least we have her music to remember her by.
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A beautiful soul. Her ripping up a photo of the Pope live on SNL was very courageous and forever leaves an impression on me. She knew full well Ireland was experiencing an epidemic of child abuse by the church and she made a stand against it. A vast majority of people, especially in the U.S. must have thought she was crazy and been so confused. But she didn’t give a damn about her reputation.
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Definitely! She always remained true to herself, her soul and her beliefs, that were all more important to her than the publicly perceived image of her or money. She simply chose to use her talent and popularity to voice concerns and issues that she thought were important and should be out there. Wasn’t it Chopin who said that “the best critic is time”? What seemed crazy before now suddenly have some valid points. Gandhi also: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Where her critics now? and the content of her songs is now as relevant as it was in the 1990s.
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Outstanding quotes! Yes, indeed. Time has vindicated Sinead on this particular action. Especially when the Boston Globe broke the story here in The U.S. in 2002 about abuse rings in the Catholic Church. They made an award-winning movie about it called “Spotlight” starring Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, among a great ensemble cast… “…Then you win.” -Ghandi🔥🎶👏🏻
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I am so devestated by this news. I saw her live when I was 17 and she was just 21 and she was such a brave and uncompromising talent. The outpouring of grief, and of love for her, here in Ireland is quite remarkable to experience.
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It must have been quite an experience to see her live. Yes, a great loss…☘️
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Oh it’s awful. I loved many of her songs and was blown when I heard the news. Black Boys on Mopeds might have been my very favorite of hers. Thx for including the song with the Chieftains. She was particularly great at ballads, many of them blew me away. It’s so sad she is gone.
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A unique voice. Why does Freedom – almost – always have to be gained with blood? Paix à son (leurs) âme(s)
🙏🏻🌹
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