Which 1990 Sinead O'Connor song is a poignant ballad originally written by Prince?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The song is called 'Nothing Compares 2 U', originally written by Prince in 1985 for his band, The Family. However, it was Sinead O'Connor's 1990 version that became a huge hit, reaching number one in multiple countries.

'Nothing Compares 2 U' is a poignant ballad about lost love, with Sinead O'Connor's soulful vocals and stark, emotional video making it an unforgettable hit of the early 1990s.

Sinead O'Connor's version of the song was released as a single in 1990 and became a smash hit, earning her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. It was also included on her second album 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got' which was released the same year.

Prince's original version of the song was not released until 2018, three years after his death, as part of a compilation album titled 'Originals' which featured his versions of songs he had written for other artists.