Sinéad O’Connor & Opinions on Lil Yachty
In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor was at the peak of her commercial success when she spoke out against the Pope on Saturday Night Live. After that, she encountered a massive backlash, but never backed down. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to documentary filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson about the music, career and activism of Sinéad O’Connor. They also review the new album from rapper Lil Yachty.
Let's Start Here Lil Yachty
Lil Yachty made his name as a rapper on SoundCloud, but for the past six years he's been a major label star, churning out what he calls “bubblegum trap” music. With his new album, Let’s Start Here, Yachty has surprised everyone with a psychedelic pop album that Jim and Greg call refreshingly new.
Sinéad O’Connor
Sinéad O’Connor has been followed by controversy for most of her career. In 1992 she performed on Saturday Night Live and tore up a picture of the Pope. That moment changed everything for her music career. Hosts Jim and Greg share their memories and interpretations of that action as well as talk with Sinead documentarian Kathryn Ferguson about the activism and music that has defined O'Connor for more than 30 years.
Featured Songs:
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
- Lil Yachty, "drive ME crazy!," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023
- Lil Yachty, "the BLACK seminole," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023
- Lil Yachty, "sHouLd i B," Let's Start Here, Quality Control, 2023
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Mandinka," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987
- Sinéad O'Connor, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave," I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1990
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Thank You for Hearing Me," Universal Mother, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1994
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Marcus Garvey," Throw Down Your Arms, Chocolate and Vanilla, 2005
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Jackie," The Lion and the Cobra, Ensign/Chrysalis, 1987
- Sinéad O'Connor, "Peggy Gordon," Sean-Nós Nua, Vanguard, 2002
- Sinéad O'Connor, "This Is a Rebel Song," Gospel Oak EP, Chrysalis, 1997
- Chris Connelly, "Ripcord, Ripcord," Eulogy to Christa, Easy Action, 2022
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