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The Greatest Cover Songs of All-time 5. Sinéad O'Connor - 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 13 MIN

The Greatest Cover Songs of All-time 5. Sinéad O'Connor - 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

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Prince wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U" in 1984, gave it to side project band The Family. 1985: released as album track eight, Paul Peterson sang it beautifully, nobody noticed. The Family disbanded after one album. Five years later, Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor recorded it for her second album with stark production and raw vulnerability. January 1990: released with John Maybury's iconic video—Sinéad's face in extreme close-up against black background, the single tear at 2:40. #1 in seventeen countries, four weeks US #1, biggest-selling single of 1990 worldwide. MTV phenomenon. The tear was real—thinking about her abusive mother. Prince eventually tried to reclaim it, but too late. Garrett Fisher explores generosity, vulnerability, and how Sinéad made Prince's song eternal.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

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