John Van Jedward Pays Tribute To Sinead O’Connor With Emotional Rendition Of Nothing Compares 2 U And Fans Are ‘Obsessed’ With The ‘Beautiful’ Cover

Jedward’s John paid tribute to fellow Irish star Sinead O’Connor on Friday with an emotional cowl of Nothing Compares 2 U.

The former X Factor contestant, 31, who’s a part of the group along with his twin brother Edward Grimes, left followers ‘obsessed’ along with his ‘beautiful cover’.

Sinead, who rose to fame in 1990 after her cowl of the then-unreleased Prince track, handed away final month at age 56 after years of psychological well being issues.

She was buried on Tuesday with a whole lot of followers touring to pay tribute and greater than 3,000 individuals lined the streets in Bray singing her hit track in a shifting tribute.

John shared his personal model on Twitter, taking part in guitar because the solar streamed in via the window.

Sincerely: Jedward’s John, 31, paid tribute to fellow Irish star Sinead O’Connor on Friday with an emotional cowl of Nothing Compares 2 U

“Thinking of you Sinead thank you for the sunshine from heaven,” he wrote.

Fans reacted to the submit saying, “Aww, you sure do the song justice. What a beautiful cover, love love love your soft soulful voice and the setting and lighting just add to the atmosphere – perfect!!’

“Very nice Jan! What a great tribute. Hope you are well xxx,” added one other.

A 3rd wrote: ‘Think I might be a bit obsessed with this!!’

Someone else shared: ‘Ahhhh this is so beautiful and such a magical tribute to Sinead’

Irish musical royalty together with U2 attended Sinead’s funeral on Tuesday earlier than her coffin was cheered via the streets of Bray led by a VW camper van taking part in Bob Marley and her personal hits.

More than 3,000 individuals gathered in her hometown to mourn the star with sobs as they sang “Nothing Compares to U” in a touching ultimate farewell following her sudden dying final month in London on the age of 56.

The singer’s household held a personal memorial service this morning attended by the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. U2 members Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton had been there. Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof attended and later adopted the procession in a white cab and was on the grave when she was buried.

Tragic: Sinead, who rose to fame in 1990 after her cowl of the then-unreleased Prince track, handed away final month at age 56 after years of psychological well being issues (pictured in 2020)

Praise: The former X Factor contestant, who’s a part of the group along with his twin brother Edward Grimes, left followers ‘obsessed’ along with his ‘beautiful cover’

Farewell: She was buried on Tuesday with a whole lot of followers touring to pay tribute, with greater than 3,000 individuals lining the streets in Bray singing her hit track in a shifting tribute

Sinead’s eulogy mentioned she “suffered more than her share of hardship and adversity.” Imam Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri added, “Gifted with a voice that moved a generation of young people, she could bring listeners to tears through her otherworldly resonance.

“Sinead’s voice had an undertone of hope, of finding the way home. The Irish people have long found comfort in singing the sufferings of this lower abode, and Sinead was no exception, and in sharing that comfort she brought joy to countless people all over the world.”

One of Sinead’s brothers additionally talked about her roots and life, which began in Dublin and resulted in London after she turned a world star.

The acclaimed singer’s household had requested these wishing to say a ‘final goodbye’ to line up alongside the coast at Bray in Co Wicklow because the procession handed by this lunchtime, to the sound of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Natural Mystic.