I was listening to the Channel 4 news headlines last night when I heard the news of the sad passing of Shuhada' Sadaqat better known to music fans as Irish icon Sinéad O'Connor. She was only 56.
Whereas the news was obviously heart breaking it probably does not come as a complete surprise given her well documented struggles with mental health issues during her life. Many folk have been worried about her since the suicide of her 17 year old son Shane in January 2002.
She led a controversial and non-conventional life but she was fearless and was not afraid to voice her opinions on subjects such as the Catholic Church and child abuse, sexuality and politics. Musically she released 10 studio albums between 1987 and 2014 together with one live album and four compilations.
The song you will here most often over the next few days will be her version of the Prince classic Nothing Compares 2 U which became a world wide number one. However she was more than a one trick pony as the songs below hopefully demonstrate.
She is at peace now. Rest easy Sinead.
Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares to You
Sinead O'Connor - The Wolf is Getting Married
Sinead O'Connor - Molly Malone
This week's Devil songs which is a guest post has been held over until Monday
So many deaths of late, but this one hit harder than most.
ReplyDeleteThanks, CC, very well said and a great selection of songs. RIP Sinéad.
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