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Kodi Lee's Cover of Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” Is Deeply Moving
The AGT legend delivered an emotional tribute to the late O’Connor via Instagram.
America's Got Talent winner and AGT: All-Stars finalist Kodi Lee never fails to amaze with the covers he's released since his tenure on the show. Whether he's taking Hozier's "Take Me to Church" to new heights or delivering a rousing rendition of Train's "Drops of Jupiter" (or Tina Turner's "The Best"), you can always count on Lee to deliver a must-watch performance.
Lee's most recent cover of the late Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” is a radiant example of his magnetic energy. He's one of many NBC talents to share moving tributes to O’Connor since her tragic passing on July 26, 2023.
"I love you, Sinead O’Connor," Lee shared before diving into the breakup ballad. "You will always be remembered."
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Lee's passionate vocals and delicate piano-playing are a sublime interpretation of O’Connor's legacy. With each verse, Lee gave new energy to the melancholic track.
"Nothing Compares 2 U- Sinead O’Connor ✨🎤," Lee captioned the IG post. "I love this song so much! And Guess what? The full version is out on YouTube."
About "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O’Connor
Written by Prince, "Nothing Compares 2 U" was initially featured on the band The Family's debut self-titled album. Years later, Irish singer-songwriter O'Connor fell in love with the angsty anthem and recorded her own rendition of it for her 1990 album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. The cover was a smash, topping the charts worldwide.
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O’Connor lyrics
It's been seven hours and 15 days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you 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
I said nothing can take away these blues
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'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby, where did I go wrong?
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor, guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said, "Girl you better try to have fun, no matter what you do"
But he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares, nothing compares to you
All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
