who wrote and composed nothing compares to you
Nothing Compares 2 U by Sin%E9ad O%27Connor Songfacts. Prince wrote this song. A live version he did with Rosie Gaines appears on his 1993 album Hits. Prince originally wrote this for The Family, a band that was signed to his Paisley Park record label. The song was inspired by a member who had just broken up with his girlfriend. The Family was made up of former members of The Time, and they released only one album. This was a #1 hit in 17 countries.