We were delighted to have Roisin O and John Broe from Thanks Brother with us on the live show to talk about one of the all time greatest songs and singers, on all counts! "Nothing Compares To You" written by Prince and released by Sinead O`Connor in 1990 with that iconic video which is simply timeless.

Prince wrote and recorded this song in 1984 and subsequently  gave it to The Family who were a band that was signed to his Paisley Park record label.  Prince released a live version with Rosie Gaines  in 1993 which has a much rockier feel. We ask the audience where they leaned on this one and Sinead got the vote!

Nothing Compares 2U - Sinéad O'Connor vs. Prince?Who gets your vote?@ThanksBrother_ & @GiftGrubMario discuss this iconic tune now on Mario's Sunday Roast! https://t.co/c2ncX9YcHH pic.twitter.com/9U4q5O2pAa

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When Sinead released this song it propelled her into stardom,  and its reported she hated the fame the song brought her. She had issues with the commercialization of her music. The song "Nothing Compares 2 U"  won a Grammy for Best Alternative Performance, but Sinead refused to show up on the night in protest of materialism in pop music.

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