The Rise and Fall of Sinead O’Connor: A Story of Talent, Controversy, and Protest

Coming up, the story of the immensely talented yet unsettled vocalist Sinead O’Connor, who had a fleeting moment of fame in 1990 with a massive hit single Nothing Compares 2 U—a stunning remake of a song written by Prince, one of the true musical geniuses of our time. However, Sinead’s encounter with Prince turned into something straight out of the Twilight Zone. Despite the incredible success of the remake, which could have solidified her as one of the greatest vocalists, Sinead O’Connor chose to steer clear of commercial prosperity. She preferred to be a protest singer, not a pop star. Instead of concentrating solely on the merit of her music, the remainder of Sinead’s career was largely mired in controversy. It’s a tale of a remarkable Hailey’s Comet that spiraled into an emotional tempest for one of the most enigmatic artists of the Rock Era…NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .