Chiquitita (Abba) - Sinéad O’Connor, 1998

Sinéad O’Connor performs her version of the Abba song Chiquitita proceeds from which will go to a fund for victims of the Omagh bombing.

Sinéad O’Connor recorded the song Chiquitita as her contribution to the album ‘Across the Bridge of Hope’. All the proceeds from sales of the compilation album go to the Omagh Fund, set up in support of the victims of the Omagh bombings.

The track Chiquitita became famous when it was released by Swedish pop group Abba and became one of their most successful chart hits. The publishing rights to the song are owned by UNICEF and it has always been used to raise money for charity.

Other contributors to the album include Liam Neeson, The Divine Comedy, Boyzone, The Corrs, Daniel O’Donnell, Van Morrison, Ash, U2, Juliet Turner, Paul Brady and Enya.

This episode of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 11 December 1998. The presenter is Gay Byrne.

[dalymc]

Such a rare vocal talent to go from LOUD to whisper. We miss you Sinead. xx

[ep]

Never in a million years would I have guessed that Sinead O'Connor did an ABBA cover. Kudos to her for recognizing the genius of the song and then taking it to a higher level.

[xXelitegpXx]

RIP. Amazing artist, never will be forgotten!!!

[ivxludr]

I rarely enjoy ABBA covers because they make me long to see ABBA live. However, Sinead's cover was so beautiful that it makes me long to see Sinead alive again. R.I.P., Sinéad O'Connor.

[wulfboi]

*FOREVER MISSED & NEVER FORGOTTEN - REST IN POWER, DEAR WARRIOR* 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[duanewheeler]

She looks so beautiful I miss you Sinead with all my heart! I hope God is watching you sing before his dinner!

[julieannphillips]

She always put her all into every performance xxx

[michaeljenardligan]

Rest easy Sinead, you're now reunited with your son 🥺❤️

[algismelanas]

She was a beautiful human being on the inside and out. We love you.

[saidvanput]

Touched by her beautiful voice in a modest and rebel way staying pure; she give s an amazing version, like always she stays in my heart and mind; no doubt she s one of the greatest artist/singer of this fragile at the same time amazing strong planet just like she was; R.I.P.

[trevorpugh]

So, so beautiful...I find myself close to tears listening to this wonderful cover... bless you Sinead.

[joewhite]

One of the finest songs written in any language .

[wulfboi]

This was always my fave ABBA song for approx. 40 plus years. This is now my fave rendition. *INCREDIBLE*

[MadcapShambleton]

Chills. How sorry I am that she's gone but hope that she rests in peace and power. Going through her vast back catalogue of performances, how grateful I am that they exist. Like others have said, she was one of maybe a handful of singers/musicians who could interpret any style of song and not only make it her own but make it so very much better.

[jarin]

Que tremenda cantante era la gran Sinead! Su voz maravilla y emociona. Hermosa versión de un clásico inmortal.

[Station]

I will always remember you with the deepest and soulful emotions. RIP ❤❤❤

[lc]

So beautiful- her and her performance. ❤

[yohana_]

La escucho y no paro de emocionarme 😢 ésta versión es la mejor que se ha cantado...me encanta "Chiquitita" porque mi madre me la dedica cada vez que me ve triste o desmotivada ❤

[pepesanton]

I wanna cry, I wanna hug my mother, I wanna be good and share all the love I keep inside while listening this

[swedishmom]

So sad she's gone! 😢 I'm sure ABBA loves this version. ♥️