Sinéad O’Connor dead at 56

[radiofan2023]

RIP to Sinéad O’Connor. I’ve loved her music since I was a kid.

Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Dublin performer found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990

www.irishtimes.com

 

[TheBigA]

Based on what I'm seeing, there may be more to this story soon.

Sinéad O'Connor, 56, dies 18 months after teenage son Shane's death aged 17

Devastated fans are paying tribute to Sinéad O'Connor's legacy.

metro.co.uk

 

[radiofan2023]

Her blog a few years ago was some of the most entertaining stuff I’ve ever read, I’ll be reading her autobiography. She was a very principled person and I always admired her for that.

 

[crainbebo]

Devastating loss. 'Nothing Compares to You' was a great song. Gone too soon. RIP.

 

[Red Plume]

She's a hero. RIP.

 

[AlNYC]

Should WCBS-FM 101.1 in NYC, K-Earth 101 in LA and Classic Hits across the United States radio stations should play Nothing Compares 2 U song very importantly right now.

 

[TheBigA]

Should WCBS-FM 101.1 in NYC, K-Earth 101 in LA and Classic Hits across the United States radio stations should play Nothing Compares 2 U song very importantly right now.

In the case of WCBS, they played it once so far today.

 

[tbolt909]

Very sad news. She was a great talent with a perfect voice.
Saw her perform with Peter Gabriel once. It was an amazing moment...🌎

 

[TheBigA]

Should WCBS-FM 101.1 in NYC, K-Earth 101 in LA and Classic Hits across the United States radio stations should play Nothing Compares 2 U song very importantly right now.

I also see it was played on WOGL

 

[CTListener]

In the case of WCBS, they played it once so far today.

That's about right. As far as mainstream CHR goes, she was a one-hit wonder. That song should be the only one of hers that today's classic hits stations should be playing, and once or twice today is plenty of exposure, especially if the song isn't on the everyday playlist -- which in itself could indicate that the song has been tested and is disliked by too many listeners to be considered for regular airplay.

 

[Red Plume]

As far as mainstream CHR goes, she was a one-hit wonder.

Fortunately the Triple A stations (i.e., WXPN KEXP, etc) are serving the largely GenX audience with blocks of her music today in their respective markets.

 

[TheBigA]

Tonight the song was played on KRTH

 

[radio2023]

Fortunately the Triple A stations (i.e., WXPN KEXP, etc) are serving the largely GenX audience with blocks of her music today in their respective markets.

But not the mainstream alternative stations. Her 2014 single "Take Me To Church" should've been a comeback hit for her.

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

Played a song of hers in the noon hour on KSKO WEdnesday

 

[TheBigA]

British police say the death is "not suspicious."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/entertainment/sinead-o-connor-death-not-suspicious-intl/index.html

However, there will be an autopsy.

 

[Time Warp]

O'Connor-Her Mantle So Green

 

[CTListener]

British police say the death is "not suspicious."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/entertainment/sinead-o-connor-death-not-suspicious-intl/index.html

However, there will be an autopsy.

"It was the vaccine!" -- Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Elon Musk ...

 

[radiofan2023]

Sinéad did vocals for these Rick Wright (former Pink Floyd keyboardist) songs too:

 

[TheBigA]

More coverage of Sinead, including YouTube video of Tori Amos performing two of her songs last night:

Sinéad O'Connor's death not suspicious, autopsy to be conducted

Sinéad O'Connor's death is 'not being treated as suspicious,' police say, and an autopsy will be conducted, according to the London Inner South Coroner's Court.

ew.com

 

[tbolt909]

When she was popular I think it was WXRC Charlotte NC where the DJ called her Skinhead O'Connor, and I think it was before playing her one hit song.

Gee thanks for sharing your memory of some Pinhead disc jockey's stupid remark. It's no wonder so many people think Radio sucks.

O'Connor was a great artist with a social conscience. She obviously had some struggles, but she deserves respect...