Bono is definitely a fan of the written word.
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The singer released his memoir, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,” late last year, and penned a series of tributes to the most influential songs of his life as he turned 60.
Bono, (born Paul Hewson), named the series “60 Songs That Saved My Life.” Among the entries he included was Sinead O’Connor’s “You Made Me The Thief Of Your Heart”, released on the late singer’s ‘Best Of’ compilation in the mid-nineties. O’Connor’s passing at the age of 56 was announced on Wednesday.
The “I Will Follow” singer shared her admiration for some of the artists included in the project in an open letter. In addition to Billie Eilish, Bono wrote to O’Connor, and detailed how he felt when hearing O’Connor’s music for the first time.
Many Celebrity Tributes To O’Connor Are Shared Via Social Media Following The Announcement Of Her Death
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Many celebrities paid tribute to O’Connor on social media following the announcement of her death. Many of Bono’s fellow musicians including Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s, and rapper Ice-T, shared their condolences and memories of the singer on Wednesday night.
O’Connor’s family announced his death in a statement on the BBC and RTE on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. His family and friends are saddened and have requested privacy at this time,” the statement said. (via The New York Times)
More details about O’Connor’s death were shared later.
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer was found “unresponsive” at her London-based home. He was “pronounced dead at the scene” as well. An autopsy has yet to be conducted and it could be “a few weeks” before the process is completed. In addition, the Coroner’s Court in South London also reported “no medical cause of death” had been issued. (per BBC)
Bono Expresses His Appreciation For O’Connor ‘You Made Me The Thief of Your Heart’ In Celebration Tribute
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O’Connor released 10 albums between 1987 and 2014. Her debut “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” included the hit that catapulted her to fame: a cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Actress Valerie Bertinelli cited the record as one of her all-time favorites in her tribute to O’Connor.
In addition to the ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation, Bono O’Connor’s favorite song was originally released on the soundtrack of the 1994 film “In The Name Of The Father.” U2 also collaborated with O’Connor on the song, “I Am Not Your Baby,” which also appeared on the soundtrack to “The End Of Violence.”
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In his letter, Bono wrote, “Sinéad, I first heard your voice as a teenager. maybe you were 15 or 16. It was a demo of a song called ‘Take My Hand’ from Steve Wickham’s newly formed band Tua Nua and I think I found new ground with his unique voice. I was as amazed as anyone by all the great singing and songs along the way,” he continued, “but the next time I was moved like this was at a solo show in Dublin where you sang ‘Thief’ and you stole my heart again,” he continued.
“The song was written on the fly by myself, Gavin Friday, and Man Seezer for the award winning ‘In The Name Of The Father’ starring Daniel Day Lewis. Jim Sheridan said something like ‘Even in ‘In The Name Of The Father,’ it’s all about the mother. A man cannot sing this song. Irish mothers need a female voice,’ Bono further elaborated.
“It was recorded at STS studios in Dublin with high sensitivity by Tim Simenon… you lit a candle,” he recalled, before signing off, “Assalamualaikum, Bono.” (via The Irish Post)
Bono’s colleague Chrissie Hynde paid tribute to O’Connor after his death. The Pretenders frontwoman described O’Connor as “a lot of fun.” The singer also said she’s “glad” O’Connor is “coming out” of the pain she’s felt privately, and often publicly. (per The Blast).
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