Complete List Of Sinéad O'Connor Songs From A to Z

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Sinéad O’Connor built a career grounded in emotional honesty and a voice that could shift from delicate intimacy to fierce intensity in a single phrase. She grew up in Dublin, Ireland, and found music as both refuge and expression during a complicated childhood. Her earliest steps into the industry included performing with the band Ton Ton Macoute and recording demos while studying at Newtown School in Waterford. After moving to London, she began writing the material that would shape her debut, a period defined by extraordinary discipline and a willingness to produce and arrange her own work. That clarity of vision guided her entire career.

Her first album, The Lion and the Cobra, released in 1987, introduced listeners to a strikingly personal sound. The record climbed international charts and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, driven by songs such as “Mandinka” and “Troy.” She wrote with an emotional precision that captured the attention of critics. At the same time, her shaved head and refusal to conform to industry expectations gave her a public identity that signaled independence rather than image-making. The album’s success positioned her as a formidable new voice in rock and alternative music.

O’Connor reached worldwide fame with her second studio album, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, released in 1990. The album featured the single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” written by Prince, a haunting performance that became her biggest hit. The video, centered almost entirely on her face as she delivered the song’s emotional core, made her a global figure and earned her three Grammy nominations, including Record of the Year. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance and sold more than seven million copies worldwide. These achievements confirmed that she was an artist capable of delivering emotionally charged work that resonated with an international audience.

The years that followed showcased her desire to explore a wide range of musical styles. She released Am I Not Your Girl? in 1992, a collection of jazz and torch songs, and Universal Mother in 1994, a record that balanced spiritual themes, social commentary, and introspective songwriting. She continued expanding her catalog with Faith and Courage in 2000 and Sean-Nós Nua in 2002, the latter highlighting her connection to traditional Irish music. These albums reinforced her position as an artist committed to creative freedom rather than commercial repetition. Her work during this period also included collaborations with well-known musicians and appearances on soundtracks, widening her artistic reach.

O’Connor’s later career included Throw Down Your Arms in 2005, a reggae album recorded in Jamaica with Sly and Robbie, followed by Theology in 2007, How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? in 2012, and I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss in 2014. Each record displayed her continued engagement with themes of identity, spirituality, social justice, and emotional truth. Across ten studio albums, she continually challenged genre boundaries while maintaining the singular vocal presence that defined her art. Her performances, whether onstage or in the studio, carried an intensity that resonated deeply with listeners who valued authenticity over convention.

Outside of her recording career, O’Connor became known for her activism, using her platform to speak forcefully on issues she believed in. She was outspoken about the rights of children, survivors of institutional abuse, and marginalized communities. She publicly supported organizations such as the Irish LGBT community, performed at benefits for children’s charities, and aligned herself with advocacy efforts connected to social justice and religious transparency. These actions were specific, public, and often controversial, but they reflected her lifelong commitment to challenging systems she believed caused harm. She also published her memoir, Rememberings, which gave readers a candid account of her life, music, and convictions.

Sinéad O’Connor’s impact on music extended far beyond her chart success. Her voice influenced generations of singers, her fearlessness shaped conversations around artistic autonomy, and her public battles with the music industry, mental health issues, and the media revealed the complexities of a life lived entirely without compromise. The raw honesty she brought to her work endeared her to fans who saw in her a rare willingness to speak and sing without restraint. Her catalog stands as a record of an artist who valued truth above popularity and who approached music as a vessel for emotion, memory, and defiance.

In July 2023, O’Connor died at the age of 56 in London. Her death brought an international outpouring of tributes, reflecting the deep connection listeners felt to her songs, and the respect fellow artists carried for her uncompromising spirit. Fans revisited her albums, particularly “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which reentered charts as the world mourned a voice that left an unmistakable imprint on modern music. Her legacy remains rooted not only in her hits but in the courage she demonstrated throughout her life, both in her art and in her willingness to confront painful truths.

Complete List Of Sinéad O’Connor Songs From A to Z

33 – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
33 – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
33 – Theology (Best Buy Bonus) – 2007
4th and Vine – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
8 Good Reasons – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Abendigo – Throw Down Your Arms (Japanese bonus) – 2005
A Perfect Indian – Universal Mother – 1994
All Apologies – Universal Mother – 1994
All Babies – Universal Mother – 1994
Am I a Human? – Universal Mother – 1994
Back Where You Belong – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Báidín Fheilimí – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Black Boys on Mopeds – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Black Coffee – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Curly Locks – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Daddy I’m Fine – Faith and Courage – 2000
Damn Your Eyes – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Dark I Am Yet Lovely – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Dark I Am Yet Lovely – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
Dancing Lessons – Faith and Courage – 2000
Dense Water Deeper Down – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Door Peep – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Don’t Cry for Me Argentina – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Don’t Cry for Me Argentina (Instrumental) – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Downpressor Man – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Drink Before the War – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
The Emperor’s New Clothes – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Emma’s Song – Faith and Courage – 2000
Factories – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? (Google Play bonus) – 2012
Famine – Universal Mother – 1994
Feel So Different – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Fire on Babylon – Universal Mother – 1994
Germaine – Universal Mother – 1994
Gloomy Sunday – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
The Glory of Jah – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
The Glory of Jah – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
The Glory of Jah – Theology (Best Buy Bonus) – 2007
The Healing Room – Faith and Courage – 2000
Harbour – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
He Prayed – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Her Mantle So Green – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Hold Back the Night – Faith and Courage – 2000
Hosanna Filio David – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
How About I Be Me – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
How Insensitive – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
How Nice a Woman Can Be – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss (Deluxe) – 2014
I Am Stretched on Your Grave – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
I Am Stretched on Your Grave (Apple Brightness Mix) – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
I Am Stretched on Your Grave (live in Reykjavik) – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? (iTunes bonus) – 2012
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
I Don’t Know How to Love Him – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
I Had a Baby – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
If U Ever – Faith and Courage – 2000
If You Had a Vineyard – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
If You Had a Vineyard – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
If You Had a Vineyard – Theology (Best Buy Bonus) – 2007
I’ll Tell Me Ma – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
In This Heart – Universal Mother – 1994
I Want to Be Loved by You – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
I Want Your (Hands on Me) – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
I Want Your (Hands on Me) (live at Hammersmith Odeon) – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Jackie – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Jah Can Count on I – Throw Down Your Arms (Japanese bonus) – 2005
Jah Nuh Dead – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
James Brown – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Jealous – Faith and Courage – 2000
Jerusalem – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
John I Love You – Universal Mother – 1994
Jump in the River – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Just Call Me Joe – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Just Like U Said It Would B – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Kisses Like Mine – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Kyrié Eléison – Faith and Courage – 2000
The Lamb’s Book of Life – Faith and Courage – 2000
The Last Day of Our Acquaintance – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Little Story – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss (Deluxe) – 2014
Lord Baker – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Lord Franklin – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Love Letters – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Make a Fool of Me All Night – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss (Deluxe) – 2014
Mandinka – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Marble Halls – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Marcus Garvey – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Mind Games – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Molly Malone – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
The Moorlough Shore – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Move Out of Babylon – Throw Down Your Arms (Japanese bonus) – 2005
My Darling Child – Universal Mother – 1994
My Lagan Love – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
My Special Child – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Never Get Old – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Night Nurse – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
No Man’s Woman – Faith and Courage – 2000
Nothing Compares 2 U – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Old Lady – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Out of the Depths – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Out of the Depths – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
Paddy’s Lament – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
The Parting Glass – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Peggy Gordon – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Personal message about pain (Jesus and the Money Changers) – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Prophet Has Arise – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Queen of Denmark – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Reason with Me – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Red Football – Universal Mother – 1994
Rivers of Babylon – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Rivers of Babylon – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
Scarlet Ribbons – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Scorn Not His Simplicity – Universal Mother – 1994
Secret Love – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Silent Night (long version) – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
The Singing Bird – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
Song to the Siren – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? (iTunes bonus) – 2012
Something Beautiful – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Something Beautiful – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
Something Beautiful – Theology (Best Buy Bonus) – 2007
Spanish Lady – Sean-Nós Nua – 2002
The State I’m In – Faith and Courage – 2000
Streetcars – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
Take Me to Church – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Take Off Your Shoes – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Thank You for Hearing Me – Universal Mother – 1994
Three Babies – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
Throw Down Your Arms – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
‘Til I Whisper U Something – Faith and Courage – 2000
Tiny Grief Song – Universal Mother – 1994
Troy – The Lion and the Cobra – 1987
Troy (recorded live in London) – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Untold Stories – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Vampire – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
The Value of Ignorance – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Very Far from Home – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
V.I.P. – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
The Vishnu Room – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
The Voice of My Doctor – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
War – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
Watcher of Men – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Watcher of Men – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
We People Who Are Darker Than Blue – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
We People Who Are Darker Than Blue – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
What Doesn’t Belong to Me – Faith and Courage – 2000
What Do You Want – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Where Have You Been? – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014
Whomsoever Dwells – Theology (Dublin Sessions) – 2007
Whomsoever Dwells – Theology (London Sessions) – 2007
Whomsoever Dwells – Theology (Best Buy Bonus) – 2007
Why Don’t You Do Right? – Am I Not Your Girl? – 1992
The Wolf Is Getting Married – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? – 2012
Y Mas Gan – Throw Down Your Arms – 2005
You Cause as Much Sorrow – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got – 1990
You Do Something to Me – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (Bonus) – 2009
Your Green Jacket – I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss – 2014

Albums

The Lion and the Cobra (1987)

I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (1990)

Am I Not Your Girl? (1992)

Universal Mother (1994)

Faith and Courage (2000)

Sean-Nós Nua (2002)

Throw Down Your Arms (2005)

Theology (2007)

How About I Be Me (and You Be You)? (2012)

I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss (2014)

Sinead O Connor I m not bossy, I m the Boss Vinyl Record LP

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