Jedwards John pays tribute to Sinead O’Connor with emotional rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U and fans are “obsessed” with the “beautiful” cover
Jedwards John paid tribute to fellow Irish star Sinead O’Connor with an emotional cover of Nothing Compares 2 U on Friday.
The 31-year-old former X Factor contestant – who is part of the group with his twin brother Edward Grimes – left fans “obsessed” with his “beautiful cover”.
Sinead, who rose to fame in 1990 with her cover of the then-unreleased Prince track, passed away last month at the age of 56 after years of mental health struggles.
She was buried on Tuesday while hundreds of fans turned out to pay her tribute and more than 3,000 people lined the streets of Bray and sang her hit song in a moving tribute.
John shared his own version on Twitter, playing the guitar while the sun shone through the window.
Heartfelt: John von Jedward, 31, paid tribute to fellow Irish star Sinead O’Connor with an emotional cover of Nothing Compares 2 U on Friday
“Thinking of you Sinéad, thank you for the sunshine from heaven,” he wrote.
Fans commented on the post saying, “Aww you definitely do the song justice.” What a beautiful cover, love love love your soft soulful voice and the setting and lighting just adds to the mood – perfect!!”
“Very nice John! What a great tribute. “Hope you’re alright xxx,” added another.
A third wrote: “I think I might be a little obsessed with this!!”
Another shared, “Ahhhh this is so beautiful and such a magical tribute to Sinéad.”
Irish music kings including U2 attended Sinead’s funeral on Tuesday before her coffin was carried to cheers through the streets of Bray, led by a VW camper van playing Bob Marley and her own hits.
More than 3,000 people gathered in her hometown to mourn the star, many sobbing and singing “Nothing Compares to U” in a touching final farewell after her sudden death in London last month at the age of 56.
The singer’s family held a private memorial service this morning attended by Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Joining them were U2 members Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton. Boomtown Rats lead singer Bob Geldof attended the funeral procession, later followed it in a white cab and was at the grave when she was buried.
Tragic: Sinead, who rose to fame in 1990 with her cover of the then-unreleased Prince track, passed away last month at the age of 56 after years of struggling with her mental health (pictured in 2020)
Praise: The former X Factor contestant – who is in the group with his twin brother Edward Grimes – left fans “obsessed” with his “beautiful cover”.
Farewell: She was buried on Tuesday while hundreds of fans turned out to pay her tribute. More than 3,000 people lined the streets of Bray and sang their hit in a moving tribute
Sinead’s eulogy stated that she had “suffered more than her fair share of hardship and adversity”. Imam Shaikh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri added: “Endowed with a voice that moved a generation of young people, she was able to move listeners to tears with her otherworldly resonance.”
“Sinead’s voice carried an undertone of hope of finding the way home.” The Irish people have long found solace in song about the suffering of this humble abode, and Sinead was no exception, and in sharing that solace she brought they bring joy to countless people around the world.”
One of Sinead’s brothers also spoke about her roots and her life which started in Dublin and ended in London after becoming a global star.
The acclaimed singer’s family had asked people who wanted to say ‘last goodbye’ to stand on the seafront in Bray, County Wicklow, as the funeral procession passed around midday, to the tune of Bob Marley and ‘Natural Mystic’ the Wailers.