The Emperor's New Clothes

Sinéad O'Connor

About The Emperor's New Clothes

"The Emperor's New Clothes" is a song recorded by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor for her second studio album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990). It was released as the album's second single on 5 June 1990 by Ensign and Chrysalis Records and reached number three in Canada, number four in Poland and number five in Ireland. It also reached the top 20 in Australia, Italy and Switzerland.


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1999
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Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor ( /ʃɪˈneɪd oʊˈkɒnər/; born 8 December 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. O'Connor achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of Prince's song "Nothing Compares 2 U". more »

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Release Details
"The Emperor's New Clothes" is a song by the Irish artist Sinéad O'Connor from her 1990 album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got."
Chart Performance
The song topped the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached number five on the UK Singles chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics to the song were written by Sinéad O'Connor herself.
Theme
The song carries themes of introspection, personal growth and self-empowerment.
Music Video
The music video for the song features O'Connor, bald-headed, in a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, highlighting her distinctive image.
Album Performance
The album containing this song, "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got," was a critical and commercial success reaching number one in her native Ireland, UK, and the US.
Notable Recognition
The song was included in the album which won a Grammy Award for "Best Alternative Music Performance."
Subsequent performances
O'Connor has performed the song live on numerous occasions, including during her 1990 world tour.
Song Genre
The song falls under the alternative rock genre, characteristic of O'Connor's music during early years of her career.
Personal Experience
Much of the album was inspired by O'Connor's troubled relationship with her mother and "The Emperor's New Clothes" reflects on her own personal experiences.
Metaphor Usage
The song's title is a reference to the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes," thus utilizing the metaphor to illustrate societal pretensions.
Legacy
O'Connor's exploration of societal and personal issues have made the song a longstanding favorite among fans and critics.
Live Renditions
O'Connor's raw and emotional live renditions of the song have frequently been praised for their power and intensity.
Song Duration
"The Emperor's New Clothes" runs for approximately 5 minutes and 15 seconds.
Music Composition
The track uses a tempo of 104 beats per minute, carrying a strong beat through the entirety of the song.
Producers
"The Emperor's New Clothes" was produced by Sinéad O'Connor and Nellee Hooper.

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