Sinг©ad O'connor - Nothing Compares 2 U Online

: She moves seamlessly from a "gossamer thin whisper" to a "searing plea," capturing the messy reality of a breakup with "awful accuracy".

: According to producer Chris Birkett, the haunting vocal was recorded in a single take while O'Connor was going through a real-life breakup. SinГ©ad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

The track’s impact rests almost entirely on O'Connor's extraordinary vocal range and dynamic control. : She moves seamlessly from a "gossamer thin