boygeniusis paying tribute toSinéad O’Connor.
The “Not Strong Enough” band also teamed up with the Irish duoYe Vagabondsfor the cover. Together, they create a beguiling, heartwarming indie-folk cover to honor the singer-songwriter whodied at age 56in July.
Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus of boygenius and Sinead O’Connor.Ian West/PA Images via Getty;Roberto Finizio/Getty
Ian West/PA Images via Getty;Roberto Finizio/Getty
Slowed down from O’Connor’s rendition lush with Celtic-sounding instrumentation, the cover is full of muted strings and gentle yet stunning vocal performances. Each member of theGrammy-nominatedtrio gets a moment to shine, while their Irish guests support them in harmonies.
“So fill to me the parting glass / And drink a health whate’er befalls / Then gently rise and softly call / Good night and joy be to you all,” the group repeats, as if sharing a sweet send-off to the “Nothing Compares 2 U” artist.
The indie groupposted to Instagramto announce the release, sharing the cover art featuring a smiling photo of O’Connor and opening up in the caption about the project.
boygenius.Dave Benett/ Getty
Dave Benett/ Getty
“‘The Parting Glass’ with @yevagabonds is out now,” they wrote.
Bridgers, 29, also shared the single artwork on her individualInstagramand added a touching note. After teasing the release, she also dedicated the song to her father, whodied earlier this yearand with whom she had a complicated relationship. “For Sinéad, and my dad,” the “Motion Sickness” singer wrote.
The “Cool About It” band isamong the many starswho have paid tribute to O’Connor since her death. Musicians who have shown their love for the singer/activist include fellow Irish iconsU2,Pink,Brandi Carlile,Foo Fighters,Alanis Morissetteand more.
Sinéad O’Connor.Andrew Chin/Getty Images
Andrew Chin/Getty Images
TheDave Grohl-fronted group and Morissette, 49, meanwhile,linked up at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festivalto sing a joint cover of O’Connor’s 1987 single “Mandinka.”
One month after her death,O’Connor’s childrenJake, Roisin and Yeshua, as well as her extended family, shared a statement inThe Irish Timesto express their gratitude for theoutpouring of support they received.
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“The children of Sinéad together with Sinéad’s extended family wish to thank the countless kind people who sympathised and offered condolences on Sinéad’s recent passing,” the statement read. “Their helpful support for the family is much appreciated.”
boygenius’ cover of “The Parting Glass” also comes as a part of Bridgers’ recurring, charitable holiday single series. The singer-songwriter launched the tradition in 2017 with a cover of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Since then, she’s released covers of McCarthy Trenching’s “Christmas Song,”Simon & Garfunkel’s “7 O’Clock News/Silent Night,”Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Thru December,”Tom Waits’ “Day After Tomorrow” and Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine.”
source: people.com
