Sinead O'Connor has died

[Boru]

Just the music..

 

[DJWrongspeed]

She really did have a unique voice. Without her this track would just have been competent & crafted.

 

[mojo pixy]

Sinead O’Gonner

Liked because she'd probably laugh. But people who can actually read it (not being dead) won't laugh so. That's my like, edgelord.

 

[hash tag]

This speaks for itself
"Colm O’Gorman, the executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, said few artists had made such a social and cultural impact. “What a loss. Heartfelt condolences to her children, her family and all who loved her.”

 

[girasol]

So sad still remember the first time I saw her sing "Nothing compares..." on TV, of course I cried with her. I still listen to some of the songs from "The Lion and the Cobra" - it has aged very well.

She was so troubled, and had a chaotic life. RIP beautiful Sinead.

 

[Aladdin]

Sinéad has died on the same day as children's mental health services has been castigated in a report.

Sinéad fought for investigations into TUSLA and CAMHS after her son died in their care.

This is so sad.
She was so broken and damaged...and so talented and brilliant at the same time.
I hope she didn't die in distress and alone.

 

[Cid]

Deserved so much better than she got. Life can be shit. Death is worse. RIP.

 

[Weller]

Shocked, and sadened, much too young.
I think I knew that she was troubled, I hope she didn't do herself in.
RIP

I hope so too its very sad she had an amazing talent just like Dolores O'Riordan loved them both the death of Sineads son really affected her mental health which she always struggled with
Not sure how much it was publicized but her son took his life at 17 after escaping from suicide watch just last year and she had been posting about her troubles again

She was so confident at 20 too so sad that the press gave her such a hard time when she was having her down times

 

[halfinchbrush]

Talent. I wish that I had the courage in life to not only stand up for my beliefs but to not give a toss about the implications of doing so. Especially when the scales are tipped against you. I think the world could do with more Sinead O'Connors.

As an individual, I'd have loved to have known her. Imagine the conversation if she had popped round for Sunday dinner.

 

[skyscraper101]

Liked because she'd probably laugh. But people who can actually read it (not being dead) won't laugh so.

Alright, fair enough. And for that I apologise. I wasn't here to have a go or upset anyone. She apologised for the racism so in the spirit of things I apoloise too.

FWIW, I loved Sinead. Mandika is one of my favourite tracks ever. I admire anyone who could've taken the almighty flack she did after SNL. Brave doesn't even come close. My Dad even worked with her once and last year we both watched the documentary 'Nothing Compares' together in at his home in Ireland. He also told me this funny story about having dinner with Sinead and a load of monks. It involved her squeezing lemon juice in his eye by mistake as she tried to drizzle it over her fish and him blurting out 'Jesus Christ' to a stunned silence. Including the monks, obvs.

 

[ash]

Both gone within 7 months of each other
They both had similar issues in their childhood too !

 

[Petcha]

Alright, fair enough. And for that I apologise. I wasn't here to have a go or upset anyone. She apologised for the racism so in the spirit of things I apoloise too.

FWIW, I loved Sinead. Mandika is one of my favourite tracks ever. I admire anyone who could've taken the almighty flack she did after SNL. Brave doesn't even come close. My Dad even worked with her once and last year we both watched the documentary 'Nothing Compares' together in at his home in Ireland. He also told me this funny story about having dinner with Sinead and a load of monks. It involved her squeezing lemon juice in his eye by mistake as she tried to drizzle it over her fish and him blurting out 'Jesus Christ' to a stunned silence. Including the monks, obvs.

Love that. She was completely unsuited for life on this earth and I'm the same. Having a very difficult time myself so for some reason this has really hit me today. Just very sad.

 

[Aladdin]

Love that. She was completely unsuited for life on this earth and I'm the same. Having a very difficult time myself so for some reason this has really hit me today. Just very sad.

((((Petcha))))

 

[weepiper]

 

[deeyo]

rest in peace.

 

[mx wcfc]

Remember in 1992 she tore up a photo of the pope on live TV as a protest on the Catholic Church covering up widespread abuse of children under its roofs.
She got well castigated but she was right on the money

For thar she is a flipping hero, alongside her music career

 

[Wilf]

Very very sad ..
The last few years of her life were tragic..she was devastated after her son died.
May she rest in peace now..

Yeah, I came to post something like that. Usually with a great artist, when they die, there's sadness but a celebration of their art. Great as her music was, it just feels so sad that her life was so difficult. I'm tearing up to be honest. RIP.

 

[Wilf]

I know she her issues with mental health and what happened to her son, I just hope she is now a peace rip

Aye to that.

 

[Petcha]

That's amazing

 

[Petcha]

This autoplayed after I watched that. Tangent, sorry. But another beautiful voice taken too soon.

What a song. I think we can all relate to it.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

 

[friendofdorothy]

She appeared at Pride for free back in the day, as all performers did back then. The only expense she asked for was £25 for a baby sitter. Very decent.

 

[Weller]

Id forgotten just how much I loved her older performances and how much they changed me so having a few drinks watching and the day off tomorrow its such a huge loss
I just love how happy she was at the end in this performance of this is a rebel song though "thats the puppy"

 

[marty21]

Such sad news , RIP Sinead.

 

[SpookyFrank]

All this talk of her being 'crazy' and everything, but she was bang on the money with the stuff about the catholic church. She was the sane person in the room, and the rest of the world went fucking mad.

 

[savoloysam]

Great yet humble singer. One of a kind for sure. Another one for the great gig in the sky.

 

[Plumdaff]

When America Met Sinéad O’Connor

O’Connor’s stand at the 1989 Grammys showcased her power — and made her a threat.

www.vulture.com

I was reminded in this article that prior to the Pope SNL incident, she talked about racism and discrimination in the American music industry at a time when that was rare for white artists. I'm so saddened at how she was treated for speaking truth to power.

 

[Chilli.s]

Very sad, RIP

 

[girasol]

Bringing back so many memories!

 

[sojourner]

Just gonna put what I put on FB last night.

I remember being 20, sat in front of the telly, watching TOTP. She came on, with those eyes, that hair, the tutu, big boots, and THAT voice, belting out Mandinka. I was transfixed. Sat there, gob dropped, and fell instantly and completely in love. She skinned me alive, left me raw, exposed, seen and heard. Went out next day, bought The Lion and the Cobra, listened to it obsessively for a year. The only other album I listened to was Tracy Chapman's.

Proper fucking heartbroken. Rest in sweet peace darling girl.