The representatives of Sinéad O’Connor’s property have stated that she would have been “appalled, saddened, and offended” by the use of her rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U at Donald Trump’s rallies.
The estate of the late Irish singer and Chrysalis Records have issued a joint statement, insisting that the former US president cease using her music immediately.
It said O’Connor, who died last July aged 56, lived by a “fierce moral code” and had previously referred to Trump as a “biblical devil”.
According to reports, Sinéad O’Connor was known for prioritizing honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency in her interactions with others throughout her lifetime.
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“I was appalled to hear that Donald Trump has been utilizing her unforgettable rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U during his political events.”
Sinead would have most likely felt disgusted, hurt, and insulted upon learning that her work was misrepresented by someone who she had once described as a “biblical devil.”
As the protectors of her memory, we require that Donald Trump and his colleagues stop using her songs without delay.
Sinead O’Connor’s rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” topped the charts in the UK for several weeks in 1990 and helped catapult her to fame.
The singer from Dublin was renowned for her frankness about her battles with mental illness and was credited with bringing about social change in Ireland through her criticism of the Catholic Church.
The coroner determined that she passed away from natural causes at her residence in south-east London on July 26, 2023.
Trump, who was the president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, is seeking reelection for a second term.
At present, he is actively seeking the Republican nomination for the upcoming election in 2024.
O’Connor joins a lengthy lineup of musicians who have requested that Trump refrain from using their music for his political campaigns. This list includes Johnny Marr of the Smiths, Rihanna, Neil Young, Linkin Park, the deceased Tom Petty, and Aerosmith’s lead singer Steven Tyler.
Source: theguardian.com
