Thank You for Hearing Me

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"Thank You for Hearing Me"
Thank You for Hearing Me.jpg
Single by Sinéad O'Connor
from the album Universal Mother
Released1994
Genre
Length6:30
Label
  • Chrysalis
  • Ensign
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sinéad O'Connor singles chronology
"You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart"
(1994) 		"Thank You for Hearing Me"
(1994) 		"Fire on Babylon"
(1994)
Music video
"Thank You For Hearing Me" on YouTube

"Thank You For Hearing Me" is a 1994 song by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, released as the first single from her fourth album, Universal Mother. Co-written by her with John Reynolds and based on her recent breakup with English art pop singer Peter Gabriel,[1] they also co-produced it with English musician, composer and record producer Tim Simenon. A huge hit in Iceland, it peaked at number 5. It was a Top 10 hit also in Poland, while it peaked at number 13 in the UK and number 14 in Scotland.

Critical reception[]

J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun complimented the song as the "crowning glory" of Universal Mother, which with its "bone-simple melody and deep, hypnotic pulse, expresses a gratitude so heartfelt and self-effacing it seems more like a prayer than a song."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard described it as a "ethereal hip-hop track", adding that "it should intrigue those who prefer their pop with vigilant melodies and a smart passion." Michael R. Smith from The Daily Vault wrote that O'Connor "herself is left with a surprising feeling of appreciation, especially for those who had stood by her through it all, and she shows her gratitude with the inspiring closer".[3] Music & Media commented, "Gloria in excelsis deo, Sinead is singing a prayer on a dance rhythm."[4] Alan Jones from Music Week gave it four out of five, writing that "this is an odd track; it's very simple, extremely repetitive and almost hymnal in it quiet gentleness, apart from a sinewy bassline." He concluded with that "it's success as a single is assured".[5] Joy Press from Spin deemed it "a post-suicide-attempt song that hums with lush gratitude for life's little favors."[6] David Yonke from Toledo Blade noted that the singer "offers an olive branch to those who have given her a chance."[7]

Chart performance[]

The song charted in both Europe and Australia. In Iceland, it was a Top 5 hit, peaking at number 5 in February 1995. In Poland, it peaked at number 10, while in the UK, it reached number 13 in November 1994. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 18, and the last entry was at number 72 on 1 January 1995. In Scotland, the single peaked at number 14 in its first week on the Scottish Top 100. The last position was at number 92 on 22 January. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached its highest position as number 51 in December 1994. In Australia, it only reached number 114.

Music video[]

The music video for "Thank You for Hearing Me" was directed by Richard Heslop.[8]

Track listing[]

Europe, CD maxi (1994)
No.TitleLength
1."Thank You For Hearing Me"6:30
2."Fire On Babylon (Remix)"13:27

Charts[]

Chart (1994–1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 114
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10] 51
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[11] 5
Poland (LP3)[12] 10
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[13] 14
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[14] 13

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Chilton, Louis (29 May 2021). "Sinead O'Connor describes past romance with Peter Gabriel: 'I was basically weekend p***y'". Independent. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. ^ "It isn't the words but the music that makes Phair and O'Connor worth a listen" (PDF). The Baltimore Sun. 20 September 1994. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Universal Mother - Sinead O'Connor". The Daily Vault. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 26 November 1994. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  5. ^ Jones, Alan (12 November 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 14. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  6. ^ "SPINS". Spin. Vol. 10 no. 7. 1 October 1994. p. 107. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Sinead's emotionally piercing but political". Toledo Blade. 10 November 1994. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  8. ^ "Thank You for Hearing Me (1994) by Sinéad O'Connor". IMVDb. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 12 September 2016". Imgur.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Íslenski Listinn NR. 103 Vikan 4.2. '95 - 10.2. '95" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir. 4 February 1995. p. 20. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Notowanie nr679" (in Polish). LP3. 3 February 1995. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 20 November 1994 - 26 November 1994". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Sinéad O'Connor - Thank You For Hearing Me". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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