Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56.

It’s a shame she never got the help she

needed for her very public mental issues.
She said and did some very controversial

things, which were upsetting. She was

very talented for sure. Her cover of “Nothing compares 2 U” is amazing

I never knew any of the two personally, but they both seemed to have their inner demons. I do not think that Sinéad was a liar. She definitely had no filter when it came to her expressiveness, and I think she tried to backtrack some things that she said openly, because of having no filter. An Irish trait? Prince was an 'expressive' artist, as well, but he did it differently than Sinéad. Prince was more of a quiet/private person. Both were eccentric, however. And, both were passionate about their values, their beliefs, their motivations, their ideas, and their work.

Sadly, Sinéad and Prince are now deceased. The rock and roll life isn't what it's cracked up to be. Some people are miserable, some people have no filter, some people lose their children to suicide, and some people take drugs, for whatever reason. That'd make them human, at least. Let's just respect the dead, and stop with the gossip.

A few references regarding the conflict between Sinéad and Prince:

• The story of Sinead O’Connor’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ – and her eventful encounter with Prince (The Independent)
• Sinead O'Connor Claims Prince Tried to 'Beat Her Up' | Good Morning Britain (YouTube)

Sinéad's details lead me to believe that she was telling the truth. It may be that Prince was not happy with her, perhaps due to her success with covering HIS song. Keep in mind that, Prince still received money with her success. The story leads me to believe that they were both under the influence of 'something,' and things got really out of hand. Despite that 'one song,' Sinéad released several successful albums in her career, and she deserves credit for all of it.

Bottom line, I'll always remember Sinéad for her music, and that she was an advocate for child abuse. Some of us can relate to her story, like I do. Some adults whom have been abused as children have great difficulty in expressing themselves. Blame the parent, not the child. Some parents never get accountability, so it's the 'child turned adult' that has to tell the story, over and over again, in order to have others understand them. And, that really, really, really sucks.

Rolling Stone Jan 24 1991 Article about the scuffle with Sinéad O'Connor and Prince (although Prince denied it).

@WebWiseWoman wrote:

‎07-28-2023 06:48 AM

I hate being the **bleep** but she lied about Prince, then accepted her wrong doing. Now some want her to "own" "Nothing compares 2 you". NO, NEVER EVER.

 

SHE tried to trash Prince; SHAME.

 

SHE ALSO DENIED FRIENDS publicly!

 

I am sorry for her loss but she did not ever honor others and in fact trashed while the opposite was possible for her...

 

I'm sorry for her death; I am NOT sorry for her loss... 

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⬆️This response is not accurate, which it seems the sole intent for this post was to belittle Sinéad O'Connor and disrespect her, obviously favoring Prince. Prince was absolutely no saint, but there's a time and a place to post this sort of thing. Not when people are mourning the loss of someone. 'Out of touch,' is what they say. 🙄

A recent update:

Sinéad O’Connor’s Remains Released To Her Family Following Autopsy.- The Irish Times (08032023)

Note: Cause of death has still yet to be determined.

😔 💔

World Cafe is playing a Sinéad O’Connor encore show tonight, from the 2000 archives! What a nice surprise. 😊

• Sinéad O’Connor joins host David Dye -- This is an Encore (World Cafe)
• World Cafe Podcast (NPR Music)

WORLD CAFE PLAYLIST FOR 08/24/2023

Sinéad O’Connor joins host David Dye

Sinéad O’Connor was a beautiful, ethereal singer but often press coverage focused on how outspoken she was. She passed away at the end of July, and to pay tribute, World Cafe digs back into their archives for an interview from 2000 around the time she released Faith and Courage. Hear the Irish star at one of her brightest moments – talking about one of the many things she loved – her music.

This is an Encore

Today’s Playlist
Sinéad O’Connor “Nothing Compares 2 U” I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
Sinéad O’Connor “The Healing Room” Faith and Courage
Sinéad O’Connor “No Man’s Woman” Faith and Courage
Sinéad O’Connor “The Lamb’s Book of Life” Faith and Courage
Sinéad O’Connor “Jealous” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
TV On The Radio “Golden Age” Dear Science
Devon Gilfillian “All I Really Wanna Do” Love You Anyway
Stephen Sanchez “Evangeline” Angel Face
Semisonic “The Rope” Little Bit of Sun
Black Pumas “Fire” Black Pumas

Hour Two

Tanita Tikaram “Twist In My Sobriety” Ancient Heart
Allison Russell “Stay Right Here” The Returner
Bonnie Raitt “I Know” Give It Up
Wednesday “Quarry” Rat Saw God
Pixies “Where Is My Mind?” Surfer Rosa
Macy Gray “I Try” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “6’1″” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Record Company “Talk To Me” Talk To Me
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Bound For Glory” Revelator
Dave Matthews Band “Jimi Thing” Under The Table and Dreaming
Geese “Cowboy Nudes” 3D Country
The Replacements “Can’t Hardly Wait” Pleased To Meet Me
Cage The Elephant “Ready To Let Go” Social Cues