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Sinéad O'Connor — 'Til I Whisper You Something
Album: Faith & Courage
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Released: 2000
Length: 5:56
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Sure hate to see u looking so sad
Delicate man it needn't be that bad
U sit with me and I will listen
You'll feel much better when u open
U said all u wanted was a good time
It's a big hill u have to climb
And u got to be willing

U stand tall and u be strong
U have ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done

I know you've every right to feel grief
You've not had anything that u need
But u put your head on my shoulder
'Til I whisper u something
'Til I whisper u something

It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And u got to be willing

U stand tall and u stand strong
U try ruthless compassion
For yourself and for everyone
Yeah it's hard but it can be done

U put your head on my shoulder
'Til I whisper u something
'Til I whisper u something

It's a long walk towards a good time
Like a big hill u have to climb
And u got to be willing

It don't take much to have a good time
A lot of lovemaking and a little wind
And u got to be willing

If you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
How would u recognise one
How would u recognise one
How would u even find one
How would u, if you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
If you've never seen a good time
How would u recognise one
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A fan since I heard Mandinka. I have her full catalog. What a distinctive voice.  I love the Irish instruments and sounds she puts in her songs here and there. What a talent. So missed. But happier now. She is with her son. RIP Peace.
Posted 1 month ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
I feel honoured that herself lived in my hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow, for 15 years. The locals turned out in good numbers to give her a taucous seeing off. She's missed by many I'm sure.
Posted 1 year ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I thought this was a Melanie C  song.  Oh well!
Posted 1 year ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
RIP, Sinead O'C. Thanks for the gifts you shared, and may your energy continue to guide us as we remember you and forever celebrate your Music!
Posted 1 year ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Sleep well, RIP x
Posted 1 year ago by glowworm    [ Reply ]
RIP Sinead. 31st July '23 I hope you're finally at peace. 
Today I hear your wonderful voice singing something I've never heard before.
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
 
 
I don't hear too many glottal stops from NPR reporters, at least not American ones.  I do hear a lot of "vocal fry" and far, far too much of them starting sentences with the word "so".

Too me NPR is just a BBC wannabe who suck
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Odd that so much space is dedicated to the glottal aspects of a powerful and moving performance
Posted 1 year ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Heading in Beth Orton's direction, and not in a good way?
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Mesmerizing.
Posted 5 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
"It don't take much to have a good time" feeling that one...
Posted 5 years ago by jhoward    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:

Yes!  Even reporters on the news (NPR). It drives me nuts.
 
I don't hear too many glottal stops from NPR reporters, at least not American ones.  I do hear a lot of "vocal fry" and far, far too much of them starting sentences with the word "so".
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:

I'm hearing it more and more among young females here in the US.  Not so much among males, though, oddly.



 
Yes!  Even reporters on the news (NPR). It drives me nuts.
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 zenben wrote:
aw, its Sinead the one everyone loves to hate...but this woman has some very serious talent. Might be crazy as a bed bug...meet many musicians or performers that weren't? I like it, she always finds a way to put something out there that is heartfelt and quality. In any case, i like listening to her and appreciate this, Bill!

 
Crazy? really? She has serious and life-threatening mental health issues with apparently very little support. 
Posted 6 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Gotta say, the lilting melody and shifting rhythms are quite pleasing, and the tones she gets out of her voice are really tasty! I like this...
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Ha.  "A lot of lovemaking and a little wind".  More the other way round for me, these days.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
aw, its Sinead the one everyone loves to hate...but this woman has some very serious talent. Might be crazy as a bed bug...meet many musicians or performers that weren't? I like it, she always finds a way to put something out there that is heartfelt and quality. In any case, i like listening to her and appreciate this, Bill!
Posted 8 years ago by zenben    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
I like her but jeez, this is bad.

 
I don't like her but I love this! Each to his own eh?
Posted 8 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
and another brilliant number by Sinead........always makes me stop what I am doing and pay attention
Posted 8 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
TerryS wrote:
Like the song, but could live without the glottal stops.

 
Pretty sure it's a deliberate affectation employed specifically for this song, also pretty sure Sinead doesn't care if anyone likes it.


Posted 8 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
        U stand for still
  'Til I whisper u something
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
I like her but jeez, this is bad.
Posted 9 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:


The glottal stop is quite common in English regional dialects, particularly in London and the SE.For instance, in Luton - sorry, loo'n - a hard 't' is as rare as rocking horse sh1t. It's a bit surprising to hear an Irishwoman using a glottal stop, though. Nice uillean pipes in the background.

 

I'm hearing it more and more among young females here in the US.  Not so much among males, though, oddly.


Posted 9 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Some useless disharmony and unsyncopated flute. The flute could have been playing to a completely different tune.
Posted 9 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Like the song, but could live without the glottal stops.

 
Absolutely.  Horrible sound.

ps I don't think I'd be giving Sinead a call if it was a good time I was after.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
at first i thought that album name said faith and begorrah (on the little cover art - tho it's quite clear in the text below it)

 
"Oh, faith and begorrah, Batman!"
o'hara 

Good tune.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Like the song, but could live without the glottal stops.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Usually, I don't like Sinead's work, but this hip-hoppy Celtic mishmash really gets it done for me
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
Usually I like Sinead's work, but this hip-hoppy Celtic mishmash doesn't get it done for me.
Posted 11 years ago by ottojschlosser    [ Reply ]
My favorite of hers is "I am Stretched on Your Grave," but I am generally glad to see her work. Hers seems an interesting point of view, at the least.
Posted 11 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

{#Whisper}  late night and so romeotumaesquely good for the ears{#Music}

 

I agree...  this song is marvelous...

ambrebalte, I hope you are having a lovely time right this minute, you lovely woman...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP, for putting a little Sinead into our day.
Posted 11 years ago by DJ_BellsEye    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this woman, I ask myself.....does it get any better?.......and I know it does...it has to, right?...but when she is singing I feel like I am listening to the only singer in the world.
Posted 12 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
at first i thought that album name said faith and begorrah (on the little cover art - tho it's quite clear in the text below it)
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This definitely sounds like Sinead, no doubt. New to me but her voice is quite recognizable. Btw, that is a low whistle in the background not pipes, a nice Irish element nonetheless. Love her for that. ;-)
Posted 12 years ago by Seanson    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:


The glottal stop is quite common in English regional dialects, particularly in London and the SE.For instance, in Luton - sorry, loo'n - a hard 't' is as rare as rocking horse sh1t. It's a bit surprising to hear an Irishwoman using a glottal stop, though. Nice uillean pipes in the background.
 
Oh, I know, being a Kentish Man (though not a Man of Kent)... I think it's more a case that she sounds somehow silly dropping her t's (esp. since it's only for the chorus). It just doesn't work for me for some reason.
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:
7 for the song.

-6 for saying "little" without pronouncing the t's.
 
 

The glottal stop is quite common in English regional dialects, particularly in London and the SE.For instance, in Luton - sorry, loo'n - a hard 't' is as rare as rocking horse sh1t. It's a bit surprising to hear an Irishwoman using a glottal stop, though. Nice uillean pipes in the background.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Bumped from 7 to 8 with this listen! Delicious...
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
7 for the song.

-6 for saying "little" without pronouncing the t's.
 
Posted 13 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
 bwlang wrote:
Anybody else hear a little "cherry wine" in there?

 
 
Sorry.  In Canada.  Not allowed to watch....

Posted 13 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
This brought tears to my eyes.  But then, so does Johnny B. Goode.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
This doesn't sound like Sinead O'Connor!  Proves how versatile she is.  I like this song.{#Sunny}  EDIT:  Sounds like she has Afro-Celt backing her up.  Anyone else hear it?  {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Amazing voice
Posted 14 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
Anybody else hear a little "cherry wine" in there?

 
Posted 14 years ago by bwlang    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the ears...
 
{#Whisper}  late night and so romeotumaesquely good for the ears{#Music}

Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Like this very much.  Surprised me, though, that it was Sinead. 
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
This could grow on me, Eh start it at a 7
Posted 14 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Very good album, this one.
Posted 14 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a remix and not the one on this disk.  But good!!
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]