Into the Groovy #70 - "Troy"

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Tonight's Into the Groovy (#70) is a continuation of my series Favorite Breakup Songs, which was, today, at #3: Sinead O'Connor's version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U." Which means that it's officially Sinead night here at Team Freak Headquarters. And what's more Sinead than her fantastic 1987 debut album, The Lion and the Cobra. "Troy" was that record's first single, and it did quite well in the Netherlands, where it was a Top 10 hit. Here in the States, it was popular with the alternative music crowd, thanks in part to getting played on MTV's Sunday night alternative music show 120 Minutes. "Troy" is an orchestrated epic, during which then-20-year-old O'Connor's vocals run a gamut of emotions that showcase just what a powerful vocalist she can be. It is, to me, the best song on an album full of strong material. And that's pretty Groovy.