Sinead oconnor nothing compares 2 u sheet music nothing compares 2 you is a successful song which was initially composed by prince for the family, one of his projects. About nothing compares 2 u nothing compares 2 u is a song originally written and composed by prince for his side project, the family. Nothing compares 2 u by sinead oconnor is a cover of the family s nothing compares 2 u. I always loved the family version of this song over sinead o conners version. Princes only recording of nothing compares 2 u has finally been released. Compares 2 u studio version is available for streaming and downloading. Apr 19, 2018 he was also in a relationship with the family s susannah melvoin who can be heard on backing vocals, alongside st paul, on princes nothing compares 2 u. Sinead oconnor nothing compares 2 u sheet music for piano. I heard prince cover the song over the years,but i still liked the family version better until the estate released this gem. The record label have made a digital version of this original version of nothing compares 2 u available immediately stream or download but. While prince was only credited with writing nothing compares 2 u, he wrote seven of the eight songs and played almost all the instruments on the album bobby z. Nothing compares 2 u is still too often considered to be a song by sinead o connor. Cover versions of nothing compares 2 u by the family. Nothing compares 2 u, an emotional ballad, became more widely known five years later when a cover by sinead oconnor was released as a single to worldwide success.
See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Although prince was never able to perform this poignant ballad on stage, which he composed in 1984 for the family the group and the album of the same name. It was supposed to be featured on the funk bands only album the family. Its been 7 hours and days since u took your love away oh oh oh oh oh oh i go out every night and sleep all day. In 1985, the family, a funk band created as an outlet to release more of princes music, released their first and only album, the selftitled the family. Prince nothing compares 2 u listen hear princes original. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Nothing compares 2 u by the coconutz on amazon music. Designed by steve park, this shirt commemorates the release of princes recording of the original demo that we heard over 34 years ago. A different version of nothing compares 2 u by singer sinead oconnor became a worldwide hit in 1990 the video, released on youtube, features old footage of. Recorded and released in 1985 by one of princes many side projects, the family, this 1984 version of.
Nothing compares to you by jimmy scott is a cover of the family s nothing compares 2 u. Its been seven hours and thirteen days since you took your love away i go out every night and sleep all day since you took your love away since youve been. Prince wrote seven of the eight songs on the album, but nothing compares 2 u is the only track for which prince takes official credit. Prince originally recorded nothing compares 2 u in 1985 with his funk band the family, but it received little recognition. Warners issue princes original recording of nothing compares 2 u. The single contained princes original 1984 studio version of nothing compares 2 u, a song he gave to the family for their 1985 album the family, but which was later covered and made famous by irish singer sinead oconnor. In 1990, nothing compares 2 u became a success for sinead oconnor, but prince originally penned the track for one of his projects, the family. The family nothing compares 2 u alternate version this music and or audio is not accessible due to violations. Nothing compares 2 you is a successful song which was initially composed by prince for the family, one of his projects. Paul from the family tells the story that this is the recording prince sent to him on cassette for him to learn to sing for their debut album. Rosie gaines is a cover of the family s nothing compares 2 u.
Learn how to play chris cornells version of nothing compares 2 u by prince. Nothing compares 2 u by the family was written by prince and was first recorded by prince in 2018. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. The song nothing compares 2 u was initially released on the familys debut album. How to play nothing compares 2 u chris cornell version. After the cover version by sinead oconnor became a worldwide number one hit, prince began performing the song on his concerts and released a live version recorded in 1992 on cd single and on the the hits 1 compilation. Since u took your love away i go out every night and sleep all day since u took your love away rosie. Princes original version of nothing compares 2 u finally released. Listen to princes original studio recording of nothing compares 2 u. Nothing compares 2 u is the first official posthumous prince single, released two years after his death. Prince estate releases 1984 recording of nothing compares. Prince estate releases 1984 recording of nothing compares 2 u.
Nothing compares 2 u is the sixth track on the familys first and only album the family. Nothing compares 2 u is a song written in mid1981 by prince for the family. Since u took your love away since u been gone i can do whatever i want i can see whomever i choose i can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant but nothing nothing can take away these blues cause nothing compares nothing compares 2 u its been so lonely without u here like a bird without a song nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling. If you know the original version by the family, you will recognize this track as st.
In 1985, the family released their first and only album, the selftitled the family. Watch the video for nothing compares 2 u from the family s work it, volume 2 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Sinead oconnor cover of the familys nothing compares 2 u. All the flowers that u planted mama in the backyard all died when u went away oh oh oh oh oh oh i know that living with me baby was sometimes hard but im willing 2 give it another try. Nothing compares 2 u is a song written and composed by prince for his side project, the family. Cuz nothing compares, no, nothing compares 2 u nothing, nothing. Apr 20, 2018 a different version of nothing compares 2 u by singer sinead oconnor became a worldwide hit in 1990 the video, released on youtube, features old footage of prince and the revolution performing. Apr 25, 2016 nothing compares 2 u is a song written by prince but most famous as performed by sinead oconnor. Note for note how chris cornell performed the song. Princes original studio version of nothing compares 2 u is presented here for the first time. Hear the purple ones original version for the first.
Its been seven hours and thirteen days since you took your love away oh oh oh oh oh oh i go out every night and sleep all day since you took your love away. It was later made famous by sinead oconnor, whose cover was released as the second single from her second studio album, i do not want what i havent got. It was covered by natalie gauci, alex conti, king creosote, anna of. In 1990, irish singer sinead oconnor rerecorded the track and included it on her second album i do not want what i havent got, bringing the song to worldwide prominence. Nothing compares 2 u bytown ukulele group bug ottawa.
Nothing compares 2 u limited edition vinyl 7 single vinyl. Jimmy scott cover of the familys nothing compares 2 u. He said boy, u better try 2 have fun no matter what u do but hes a fool. The single contained princes original 1984 studio version of nothing compares 2 u, a song he gave to the family for their 1985 album the family, but which was later covered and made famous by irish singer sinead oconnor a digital single was released on 19 april 2018, as a standalone. However, it became a worldwide hit when sinead oconnor covered it. This was my favorite song in the video and many in my family agreed. Prince wrote seven of the eight songs on the album, but nothing compares 2 u is the only track for which prince took official credit after becoming a worldwide number one single when covered by irish singer sinead oconnor, prince began playing the song live, and in 1993, he released a live version. Nothing compares 2 u is a song written by prince but most famous as performed by sinead oconnor. Prince nothing compares 2 u official music video youtube. The subject of the song is actress susannah melvoin. Apr 19, 2018 princes original studio version of nothing compares 2 u is presented here for the first time. Chris cornell nothing compares 2 you lyrics lyricsfreak.
The family nothing compares 2 u lyrics genius lyrics. Paul peterson and susannah melvoin this album was the first princerelated release to feature saxophone by eric leeds. He was also in a relationship with the familys susannah melvoin who can be heard on backing vocals, alongside st paul, on princes nothing compares 2 u. Its been seven hours and fifteen days since you took your love away i go out every night and sleep all day since you took your love away since youve been. Nothing compares 2 u is the sixth track on the family s first and only album the family. It contains oconnors version of the prince song nothing compares 2 u, which was released as a single and reached number one in multiple countries. Prince later used in on his 1993 album the hitsthe bsides and the hits 1 and also performed it through many of his subsequent live concerts. Apr 19, 2018 check out nothing compares 2 u by prince on amazon music. The album was nominated for four grammy awards in 1991, including record of the year, best female pop vocal performance, and best music video, short form for nothing compares 2 u, winning the award for best alternative music performance. Sinead oconnor nothing compares 2 u sheet music for. Prince and the new power generation nothing compares 2 u. I heard prince cover the song over the years,but i still liked the family version better. Check out nothing compares 2 u by prince on amazon music. The album was nominated for four grammy awards in 1991, including record of the year, best female pop vocal performance, and best music video, short form for nothing compares 2 u, winning the.
Check out nothing compares 2 u by the coconutz on amazon music. The family released it on the album the family in 1985. Its been seven hours and thirteen days since you took your love away oh oh oh oh oh oh i go out every night and sleep all. Watch the video for nothing compares 2 u from the familys work it, volume 2 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Rosie gaines is a cover of the familys nothing compares 2 u. This version of nothing compares 2 u is currently available for streaming and downloading and will be also released on 7 vinyl. Nothing compares to you by jimmy scott is a cover of the familys nothing compares 2 u.
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