Angelina Jordan is a once-in-a-millennium talent Jordan has consistently amazed both the public and professionals alike. Her ability to convey deep emotion through her music, coupled with her distinctive barefoot performances, has not only earned her a global fan base but also recognition from reputable media outlets and a contract with a major record label. Indeed, her natural gift for music and her mature interpretation of classic songs suggest that this artist came into the world with an innate brilliance that sets her apart. Angelina Jordan's journey from viral internet sensation to a celebrated young artist is a clear indication that her once-in-a-millennium talent continues to evolve and inspire. What AJ has cannot be taught, she was born with this phenomenal talent and a signature voice.
Rob Christie Playing Piano: That dude playing the piano is Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California, and he has been working with AJ since she signed with the largest record company in the world at the age of 14, two years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ Christmas Show that aired Dec 23, of 21. AJ’s Christmas Show that live-streamed on Dec 23 of 21 had some of the most important musicians of our time: Frank Sinatra's drummer for 6 years, and sun in-law of the late Henry Mancini, Greg Field has won 9 Grammys, and the bass player, Chuck Berghofer who also played for Sinatra for 6 years, and toured with Barbara Streisand, accompanied AJ on her Christmas Show, and they stated that she had the "storytelling ability of the greats, Streisand, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, including Sinatra, to name a few. The main pianist, a five-time nominated for Grammys, Shelly Berg, stated in all his years working with the greatest vocalist, he had never encountered a talent like AJ. Did I forget to mention Jimmy Z, the famous Sax Player who worked with Rod Steward, Etta James, the Eurythmics, and Doctor Dre, was part of the band for the show? Jimmy stated that AJ was the best he has ever played for. Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California played the guitar, and was the MC of the show. (I can't list the complete backgrounds on all the band members because it would take several pages to do them justice.) Angelina stated that she would rather perform than take a breath, and she has never been forced to perform, it has been her decision.
Great reaction video...if you would like a suggestion...mine would be to hit the back arrow after you pause it only goes back a couple seconds but it makes a big difference to the viewers.
To me, the song is about mistrust and regret, somber subjects that deserve the slower, almost but not quite melancholy tempo that Angelina gave to the performance. Perfection from a young lady that is about to hit the world stage.
She's a great storyteller with always fucus to make a better world 💕🌍 let the Love survive 💞 Her quote from her last concert before this Song..be kind to eachother and spread Love because we need it more in the world 💕 with tears of joy in her Eyes because there were a lot of Angels from around the world to see her in Norway and understand what she's doing
The barefoot princess has a voice that is hypnotic. She is absolutely in angel sent from heaven. As far as I’m concerned, she is the best singer out there right now.
Funfact, AJ and Adel were at the Grammies. I bet the two women met and talked. Angelina (AJ) is a BIG fan of Adele, and from what I could gather, Adele has great respect for AJ. By the way, the guitar you saw, belongs to Mr. Christie (Piano Player) and is said was played by Elvis in 1969, OR is the exact replica (also very expensive). Mr. Christie and AJ arranged this song together. Producer was grandma Mery. Be happy Elmar.
The piano player is Rob Christie. He is the musical director for Republic's LA studio. He also is a grammy winner. He is leading Angelina's career at Republic.
The Hagstrom Red Guitar used in this video is a modern up to date copy of the one Elvis used in 1968. The Hagstrom Red Guitar belonged to musician Al Casey, a member of Elvis’ backing band during the special in 1968. According to an accompanying letter from Casey, he was asked to let Elvis use the guitar by the producers, as they "thought it would look beautiful on camera and with the set." Elvis Presley’s 1942 Martin D-18 acoustic guitar may have recently sold for $1.32 million, but fear not - another of the King’s axes, this one his cherry-red Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar, famous for its use in the legendary '68 Comeback Special, is hitting the block. The semi hollow instrument is a highlight of Kruse GWS Auctions’ Artifacts of Hollywood & Music auction, which begins on March 27. It's being offered with a starting bid of $250,000. By Matt Owen published March 31, 2021 Now, it has been confirmed that the legendary semi-hollow has been sold for a whopping $625,000, with the proud new owner of the lot managing to outbid six other plucky bidders to get their hands on the prized piece of music memorabilia. The ‘68 Comeback Special marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years spent focused on acting in Hollywood films. The televised concert, which launched Presley's return to live touring, featured him playing the Hagstrom for the opening segment as well as during one of the live "stand-up" segments.
Nice reaction, to my now, favorite female singer. Sorry, for what I'm about to write, but you brought Adele's name up in the "sounds like" voice... which I've heard too often lately. Adele is a marvelous song writer and an accomplished singer. I give her that. But let me suggest to you FOUR written and performed songs by Adele that are covered by Angelina Jordan. (1) A Million Years Ago (2) All I ask (3) Someone like You and lastly (4) Easy on Me. After reacting to them I'd would ask that you both reconsider your comparisons. May i also ask that your responders place a "thumbs up" if they feel the same that AJ is the Superior Voice or "thumbs down" if they prefer Adele's version on each of the above songs.Take consideration: Tone, delivery, feelings/emotions, stage presence and artistry of performance.
While I may prefer Angelina's voice to Adele's, I really don't think art should be a contest. And I don't really think it is such a sin to say that there are some similarities in their vocal approaches; it isn't really saying one is better than the other. It isn't aways such a black and white world.
… ELVIS and ANGELINA... my absolute favourites!! Angelina is already the greatest singer for me... Elvis anyway! … I can't even describe how incredibly good these two are!! What a great tribute to the king. Elvis would be honored. ✨💎✨ 🕺🏻🎸🕯 Thank you
The children are AJ two little cousins they are the daughters of her uncle Mike, he is her manager, and the oldest girl is her younger sister, Juliette. This is my 102nd time experiencing this video, and each and every time it gets better. We must give credit to the support team behind this phenom. There is no one on earth that can match the talent of this STORYTELLER. AJ deconstructs a song then reconstruct it to make each individual hearing it feel it was written for them, a love letter to their comfort zone. Melrose Gallery is the same antique store in Hollywood that she used for My Funny Valentine AJ plays guitar, keyboard/piano, violin and flute. Don’t forget she writes music and was the youngest author in Norway to publish a book. No loud band, no light show, no dancers, just two instruments to accompany the MAGIC that Angelina Jordan brings like no one else can. At 7 she was killing us, at 16 she is taking us places we have never been. What a glorious production, praise to everyone involved, so perfect for Angelina Jordan she rules the universe with her talent. Again, the great talent of Rob Christie playing the piano. The Cinemaphotography, a total MASTERPIECE, Excellent ART Cole McCarthy! Great touch, the cousins and sister get a cameo. Mery, you should be so proud, AJ's grandma produced this. (This red guitar is identical to the one Elvis played in his 1968 concert on TV.) Oh, the tears, and loss of breath, she is like no other in the universe. Here is a classic example of what this ethereal talent, Angelina Jordan, can achieve she takes a mundane song and turns it in to phenomenal classic. Angelina at 16 is the MASTER of her universe, she is top priority for both Stargate, and AJ's voice has been unique since she was 7 years old and now at 16, she controls us as an audience, leaving us hang on every word and phrase. She has written a number of songs.
Yes Whitney is one , she did Whitney at 14 years old and it is Awesome. But there is three different videos at there different ages so any of them is great and one of them is in concert. God bless
Angelina Jordan won Norway’s Got Talent at the age of 8 in 2014, the prize for winning was $80,000.00, this money was donated to children’s charities. At age 8 her first charity performance was in Germany to raise money for heart disease. Again, at age 8 she does a telethon for Plan International Children’s Charity. Still at age 8 she performs for Norwegian Sea Rescue Society Charity. On the 12th of Dec still at age 8, she performs at Save The Child Nobel Peace Prize, 4 days later, even though she has a very bad cold, she performs for the Swedish Heroes Foundation against her doctor's orders. At age 10 she performed for the Norwegian Refugee Council Charity. Also age 10 she performed in Seoul in South Korea for Rotary International to raise money for children’s vaccinations. Angelina Jordan comes from a very wealthy family and does need the money, she, and her family want to share her wonderful talent with the world. This is what makes AJ and her family so very special. This information was on Alan's Pod Cast.
You two are so terrific together- I enjoy you're reactions especially to Angelina Jordan who in my opinion is the next "best of all the bests" who came before her. Thank you for a great job in so eloquently describing how great she really is. We both enjoy seeing what Angelina is now and what she is becoming.
Our tiny little girl with the grownup voice was 17 on Jan. 10, 23 and is now 6'1" tall and could be a super model, but I hope the major portion of her career will be dedicated to her music and taking the world to a better place. I don't think she even realizes this power she holds over us and the need to hear that signature voice to fill that empty void within all of us. Angelina Jordan is in fact the "Benchmark" for all other vocalist to try as they might to achieve. I have a number of pictures of celebrities whose height is known, for example, Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is 6ft tall, and AJ published a picture of her standing next to him, she was at least 1 inch taller than him, and she had to look down at him.
She was 16 when she sang this piece. The little girls are her Uncle Michael Astar's, and the eldest girl is Juliette Astar (10). Angelina turned 17 on 10 January 2023, and she'll be graduating from high school this year.
HER MAJESTY ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME WITH HIS MAJESTY ELVIS PRESLEY AND HER MAJESTY JULIE LONDON. INCOMPARABLES. 3 PATRIMONY OF HUMANITY. HER MAJESTY ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE FEMALE VERSION OF HIS MAJESTY ELVIS PRESLEY. 👏🙌👽🙆❤️💪
Thanks for another great reaction to & appreciation of another masterful reinterpretation & performance by Angelina - this time of a well known Elvis hit. A great tribute to Elvis - including Angelina's beehive hairdo reminiscent of Priscilla Presley & both her black leather jump suit & red Hagstrom guitar just like Elvis in his "Comeback Tour". Also interesting to note that the Executive Producer of this music video is Mery Zamani - Angelina's grandmother. I still highly recommend that you go back to her 4 Norway Got Talent performances - especially her 7 year old audition singing the Billie Holliday classic Gloomy Sunday. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Angelina has a huge vocal toolbox to choose from at 17 she has shown her full power belt on some of her TikTok shorts and it is powerful .she was trying to convey that this relationship is failing and they needed to build trust for it to survive enjoyed your reaction, thanks
I love the way Angelina incorporates family members where possible. Her young cousing and her sister juliette are in this video. Juliette also appears in Valerie, an Amy Winehouse song that Angelina covers.
My interpretation of the symbolism of this music video: First, and foremost; Angelina Jordan at 16 is the epitome of a Storytelling ARTIST, and she has the ability to take us by the hand and lead us down an imaginary path that we visualize as reality. The remarkable fact is that we experience this in each of her performances. In this video we see her as a married woman in her mid to late 20s. As the video starts out, we see dishes, and it is a symbol of a home. As AJ sings the phrase “Were caught in a trap, I can’t walk out” we see 3 small children, this to me is a marriage where the children come first. If it were AJ by herself, she would not stay in a relation without trust.
I have been a huge Elvis fan my whole life, this performance and version is so different and very beautiful almost like two different songs, Liking it!!
Hi Sam,Phil. Danilo here. A senior Angel from Rome Italy and a new subscriber as well as one of the blessed ones who saw her live in Norway last summer. Little info for you. She turned 17 on january 10th 2023. This video was released in spring of 2022 when MGM released the movie : ELVIS". A tribute to Him and Priscilla( the leather outfit and guitar and her hairdo respectivly). She plays piano,guitar,violin and even the doorbell if needed. Yes, she does all her own arrangments both musical and lyrics wise she deems necessary for the sake of the song. She is the " MUSIC". Stick with her. You won't regret it. Love.😍🤩
Angelina sings like an angel, and this song is fantastic. Whitney Houston I have Nothing Studio black and white cover song is also incredible . Nice reaction
Hey, you two, YOU know what working out hard means, translate that into practicing singing since age 3 for 36 hours per week. Angelina told her angels in Norway: Thank you all so much, you keep me humble and hard working to get better every day. Without you, there would be no Angelina Jordan (her calling Name by her family is Jordan, it´s her middle name). She even met some of her biggest fans and presented one of them with flowers. You two, be safe and healthy. Elmar from Germany.
You would love "Angelina Jordan - I Have Nothing - LIVE Concert (Whitney Houston Cover)" done last summer in Norway....beautiful surounding and beautiful singer...thanks for the video
This is AJs tribute to Elvis,, from her black leather to the red guitar that Elvis used in his 1968 come back tour, the song he charted in 1969, the blue suede shoes (on the couch) the bee have hairdo like Percilla wore,, and the three little girls representing Lisa Marie growing up on Graceland land (The setting) the little girls are AJs little cousins which are also her uncle/managers girls and the older girl is AJs little 11 year old sister Juliette. The piano player is Rob Christy (also owns the red guitar) and Grandma Mery did the production of the video.
Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day. Elvis' version is great, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own. When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 83 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched. Her phrasing in the last bridge is great. And she got Elvis’s ‘Oh Yea’ at the end of the song. The pianist is Rob Christie (3 Grammys), he is the head of the Republic Record department that is responsible for Angelina and other singers. The two small kids are her uncle Mike's kids, and the older girl is Angelina's sister. If you haven’t already reacted to her latest studio of Whitney Houston's version you should - here’s the link - ua-cam.com/video/iX0g99jN26U/v-deo.html 🙂
It appears that Angelina Jordan is a musical genius. Many well known musical teachers and producers have commented about her vocal technics and arraigning aptitude. As with any artist there are songs you prefer more or less than others, but regardless f the song choice, Angelina performs it better than any other artist you can think of. So many of todays singers just go for one verb runs that make no sense or try to see how high of a note they can hit. Angelina sees the story of a song and brings out the emotional meaning he writer intended to convey but could not accomplish. Most of the current round of “singers” could not make a video without overt sex overtures/nudity, filthy languages, or auto-tune by computer. Angelina is the TRUTH!
I hope you both continue reacting to Angelina's music ,from when she was younger now 17 years old! This video was a family affair, with her Grandmother Mery Zamani as Ex-Producer, her Uncle Mike's two daughters, and her sister Juliette as the young girl growing up. The symbolism from the dust flying off the piano representing the past, Elvis's Black jumpsuit, and the red guitar he played during his come-back touring 1968, to Priscilla Presley's hairdo was pure genius in storytelling. Most of all Angelina sang in a deeper mature voice drawing you into "Suspicious Minds", told through Priscilla's perspective during their troubled marriage, by slowing down the song's tempo and allowing the lyrics to tell the story. Angelina Jordan has developed her style of singing that sets the mood of all her songs. She is a pure Artist! 2 Reply
Elvis version was also a cover, Angelina version was a tribute to the King and she did it her way and it’s awesome. Great reaction please do some Angelina.
Great reaction Phil and Sam! She has such power and control for a 16 year old. They say a singer's voice continues to develop into their mid 20s. I can not imagine how she will sound in the next 7 to 10 years, but I can hardly wait!
Indeed, restrained, putting the artist first before the vocal powerhouse. She likes to kind of save the things like dynamics, vocal gymnastics and belting for the right time. If you want those things Easy on Me and All I Ask are two Adele covers where she goes crazy with dynamics, shows off some unreal controlled transitions, more belting in All I ask. Both are absolute onslaughts of crazy vocal ability. Honestly, she is like Adele with more texture, flavor, warmth in the voice, similar depth. In a sense this is similar in difficulty, so low down, so much power down there, breathiness, all difficult despite the less dynamics. So beautiful too, I find this cover is one of my favorites, quite unique for her is I suppose why. Only a little dynamics at the end, she was always a slow ballad conqueror, but it's kind of been a while, she can do all, and does. So I don't know I find it very special. I encourage her to do it all, but found myself wondering about how what she did at 12 a lot would sound now adays, and man it sounds unreal.
Angelina's style is all about the emotion the story of the song was meant to convey. While Elvis used this song to put on a show, which was highly entertaining, Angelina always makes the listener understand and feel the lyrics. Soon, the world will be introduced to the greatest singer story teller of our lives. BARS & BARBELLS, thanks for the great links to support Angelina in your description. Sadly very few people read the description so please always invite viewers to read the description because they will find information to support BOTH your channel and the artist. BTW, have you subscribed to Angelina's two channels, Official and Cover? Fans love when reactors do.
You should urgently look for a hobby or a girlfriend. You're one of those self-proclaimed superfans that neither I nor Angelina need. Angelina is a star and will soon be a superstar even without you Andy. A few of these "superfans" are trying to garner so much attention and shine in Angelina's shadow. it's really uncomfortable. Again my request to you...don't take yourself so seriously and just hold back.
@@Woerdoxer I don't want ANY recognition or credit. I only want to help support my favorite all time musical artist. But if you want to point me out as a superfan desiring attention than that is up to you.
Super reaction, very much appreciate your time with Angelina. You mentioned Adele, Angelina has covered Adele, when you come across any one of the few she has covered it will blow your mind. Keep up the great work, thumbs up.
The baby and very little girl are Angelina's cousins - the preteen girl is Angelina's sister Juliette and the Piano Player is Rob Christie Director of the Republic Records Los Angeles Studio which is the record label that Angelina has been signed with since she was 14 years old. Her first US Album is expected to be released this year (2023) after she finishes High School.
Absolutely phenomenal performance from our barefoot Viking, the first two little girls in the video are Angelina’s cousins her Managers children, the eldest girl is Angelina’s sister Juliette, production input from Angelina’s Grandma Mery Zamani who is a talented artist, pianist is two times Grammy Award winner Rob Christie the musical director of Republic Records who Angelina signed with at the age of 14 years old, love how Angelina pays tribute to Elvis with her black outfit and her red guitar 🎸 and Pricilla Presley hair style, Cover of a Cover as the original artist Mark James who wrote and recorded Suspicious Minds didn’t achieve with his original, the Elvis covered the song and it was a hit, great reaction thanks 🙏
Wonderful reaction B & B. Angie was 16 here in this video. She turned 17 on 1-10-23. She was 9 in the "I put a spell on you" She’s 13 in AGT-C Audition of "Bohemian Rhapsody". She is also known as the "Barefoot Angel/Princess with a 1000 voices". Also remember, Angie never sings a song the same way twice, so you could say they’ll all be 1st time reactions. You might want to react to her tribute to Aretha Franklin right after she died when Angie was 12 called "Natural Woman". Also her cover of WH "I have nothing". God bless you 2. 🙏❤👍
Hello again from Sweden. Angelina winn Norway got talent when she was seven. Please continue search. She did Billy Hollyday at first❤ At nine she did in a studio I got a spell on you.
This is so beautifully performed & filmed & it's just filled with symbolism as a tribute to the "King." BTW, yes please react to that video of her covering Whitney Houston's, I Have Nothing, that popped up at the end of the video. Pull your seatbelt tight for that one & you better tape on your socks or she will blow them off.
If you listen to I'M HOLDING OUT FOR YOU age 10 you will realise she has always had a beautiful rich lower register. Her voice is always recognisable yet will adapt to the genre and emotional context of the song. That has led some to call her the angel with a hundred voices. It's also why you can never get bored as you can never predict what she will do with a song even within the same age bracket and artist she is covering.
The pianist Rob Christie (music studio director of Republic Records distribution of UMG, two-time Grammy winner) changed the musical arrangement and Angelina changed the vocal arrangement, but she didn't change the lyrics. Angelina changes the lyrical structure starting with the bridge and gives the song a different meaning than Felton Jarvis and Mark James , Angelina version absolutely fits the lyric better. Once again, many people don't hear and understand the song until Angelina tells the story. 💯 *AJ* 💯👣 The producer Felton Jarvis from Elvis Presley cleverly covered this *Mark James song from 1968 in 1969* , Elvis' last #1 hit in the US and #7 of his most successful songs. Felton Jarvis took the original country arrangement completely from Mark James and pushed the song with more speed and additional instruments (wind instruments, violin etc.) and a spectacular backing choir (in the studio version).
Love to see you guys enjoy an outstanding vocal performance. Stripped down, pulled back, mainly focused on the storyline and how she made you feel about it. She definitely brings out the best in these classics and is making them current and a valuable treasure once again.
Thank you for this beautiful reaction guys. Sweetness, emotion, soul, love, are all ingredients absolutely present in her voice, Angelina uniquely embodies the charm of naturalness, she is an inexhaustible source of musical poetry, regardless of the genre and style she interprets. I loved that Angelina made this rendition very sweet, slow and moving but also so powerful, she manages to sink us into the song in an even deeper way than Michael's original. I love very much her stripped versions of the classic songs that she chooses, she always takes you to listen to almost forgotten songs, even if they are very beautiful. 💛 🧡 ❤
Thank you for returning to Angelina. Your reactions to her performances are always worth watching. The song was written by Mark James, an American singer/songwriter, who recorded it the year it was written. The best known version, however, was that done by Elvis Presley. It was his last No 1 song. In the Wikipedia entry of the origins of the song, Mark James is said to have remarked "That late one night, he was fooling around on his Fender guitar and using his Hammond organ pedals for a bass line and came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James's wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of." Other singers covering this song invariably base their performance on that of Elvis, in that it is very "upbeat". Angelina took a very different path in that she read and understood the lyrics and what Mark James intended when writing them . To my mind, her rendition is much truer to the emotions of the song. The children appearing in the video were Angelina's cousins Aurora (first) and then Athena - daughters of her uncle Michael Astar, and then her sister Juliette. I would hazard a guess that they were included to emphasise that children are very important to Angelina and her family. Confession! I have never been a great fan of Elvis Presley, although I do like some of his earlier recordings, and I had never heard of the song "Suspicious minds" but knew that Angelina would completely take ownership of it, and she did. It was beautiful. After listening to it several times, I decided to download the lyrics to see whether she kept to the original structure. She didn't, and the song is all the better for it. For me, that she started with the Bridge of the song is very significant and, I feel, very indicative of Angelina's "up front" transparency. She was declaring that it was important that their love did not die, and then carries on to say why she feels as she does. Others first say how they feel and then, almost as an afterthought, assure their love they don't want it to end. For me, it is whether I feel the singer is genuine about the situation and wishes it could be resolved or whether the singer understands the situation but thinks the blame is on her/his partner but feels the need to assure them they don't want it to end (until somebody else comes along).
Im justhere for the dimples 😂 great reaction. Make sure you play her stuff on some good speakers, especially this song, as her timbre really makes great use of the speaker. It becomes a full body, whole house experience. . After a while treat yourself to one of the many best of compilations. Enjoy the vibe all day and you’ll see the day goes better.
I’m going to very much enjoy watching your journey. I see that my comment about adding links in your description. Good reaction. Keep them coming. Before you go too far down the Angelina rabbit hole, please allow me to interject that you will greatly enrich your experience by watching this TV interview and the performance that followed from when she was 9 years old. She chose to sing, “Unchained Melody.” I guarantee you will understand the heart and soul of this girl when you’re done. It doesn’t matter if you react to it or just consider it your own personal Research. I just can’t stress enough how much it will benefit you. You’ll enjoy it too! Interview: ua-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/v-deo.html Performance: ua-cam.com/video/wPfMzMeBLbo/v-deo.html
A beautiful version and also great storytelling of the song ❤️ In this i found the lyrics finally match the melody.. love the slowed down, emotional take on it ❤️ Also her homage to the King himself, with the suit, guitar and also Priscilla Presley hairdo ❤️
It's funny that we are so used to seeing the videos of her so very young that we see this video and say "she's older"..... But still probably around 15, which is totally insane under any other circumstance
Angelina slows songs down and makes you listen to the words. She has actually covered 7-9 Adele songs. They are amazing already but she just brings them to the next level. I would suggest the following 3 to start: The first link is from Boris Palenovski's channel and she is 13 yo and also covered it at 6 yo, the next 2 links are from her channel, and she is a little older. Someone Like You, ua-cam.com/video/nU9TA70fXro/v-deo.html All I Ask ua-cam.com/video/8gJuprckBxI/v-deo.html Easy on Me ua-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/v-deo.html.
When Angelina opens her mouth and belts that first chorus it hits you right in the center of your being. Power & Pure Velvet Perfection! This vocal arrangement was all Angelina, I have no doubt in collaboration with a stellar team including Rob Christie & Mery Zamani her Grandmother. She is a Master Storyteller. The video is shot in the same Antique Store that she did 'My Funny Valentine' on Valentine’s Day. I believe it is in LA near her home. I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics. Did you notice that right foot raise it’s heal to cradle the guitar a couple of times in the performance? I was waiting for her to throw in a little shake to it in homage to the King. Could that have been intentional? That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins not nieces. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley. Yeah! She can bring tears to your eyes. I base my interpretation on my knowledge of Angelina's journey from an 18 month old little girl singing a "classic" of music history 'I Will Always Love You' . She has been listening to these classics on repeat on YOUTube since then under the guidance and inspiration of her Grandmother Mery Zamani. She has been performing these classics since her first time in studio at 6 yrs old.. She has continued this journey through her 1st introduction to the world with her "Classic'" 'Gloomy Sunday’ and following with her many performances at her many Jazz Festivals, TV performances, Concerts, and charity events, studio recordings and practice sessions at home accompanied or not. The location in the Antique store represents these classics (like the furniture) of another era. To me she portrays wonder at all these classics surrounding her. as she has travelled this road. Her tribute to Elvis is at her present age, today, each stage represented by her cousins and sister and ending with Angelina herself on the couch still admiring all this history surrounding her. The beautiful rendition of the song, and other tributes are in the leather outfit, Guitar and hair a tribute to Priscilla. Just my interpretation but it makes the most sense to me. ♥👣👸🏻
This is how this song should have been sung. Elvis could have but didn't. We know from other ballads he did. Somehow he just missed on the lyrics and meaning of this one and decided to make it more rock.
Wonderful reaction! Your eyes both turned into dinner plates when Angelina came in on that first note! Versatile is a good description for Angelina, she uses whatever technique is needed to bring out the story and emotions of the song. She just knows somehow what is needed.
In several rehearsal videos when she was younger Angelina could turn on and off the song's emotion like switch. Demonstrating a skillful acting ability. I suspect she may end up winning an Oscar for her role in a drama. Can you just imagine her in a role of great drama?
---- If you look at the original Suspicious Minds lyrics as sung by Elvis, you will see that Angelina re-arranged them and slightly changed parts ---- Angelina starts out singing what was the bridge lyrics for Elvis ---- Angelina then sings the first verse that Elvis had started with ---- Angelina then sings the chorus lyrics like Elvis did ---- Angelina then sings second verse like Elvis but leaves out the last line Elvis sang ("Yes I'm crying") ---- Angelina then repeats the chorus and ends with the bridge as Elvis does but then Angelina leaves out all the remaining lyrics that Elvis sang ---- This past summer, as a 16-year old, Angelina sang at 3 concerts and sung outdoors on the Allsang På Grensen show on Norwegian TV 2 ---- Here is a fan produced video made with the merging of 5 fan videos into TV-like production of 16-year old Angelina singing Suspicious Minds on July 10, 2022 at Kurbadhagen concert in Sandefjord, Norway: ua-cam.com/video/AKDL8LLp8xc/v-deo.html ---- Please consider also reacting to the July 7, 2022 Kongsberg Jazz Festival performances by 16-year Angelina: - Before concert brief interview as her hair is being done (Angelina sometimes speaks Norwegian so turn on CC): ua-cam.com/video/u8zSWTlCltA/v-deo.html - Mount Everest (Labrinth): ua-cam.com/video/DYVxnY06BWw/v-deo.html - 7th Heaven with her before song introduction (Angelina’s song): ua-cam.com/video/bX-0UmxGhww/v-deo.html - House of the Rising Sun (The Animals) & Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack): ua-cam.com/video/FFyKzY3GzLs/v-deo.html - Tears Dry On Their Own (Amy Winehouse): ua-cam.com/video/jfwP3NHAMq4/v-deo.html - All of Me (Billie Holiday) & Valerie (Amy Winehouse): ua-cam.com/video/vCnF-OlS04U/v-deo.html - Crazy (Patsy Cline) & Mercy (Duffy): ua-cam.com/video/y8UqOgy6TVI/v-deo.html - Million Miles (Angelina’s song): ua-cam.com/video/QSFzGBlhYx8/v-deo.html - Bang Bang (Nancy Sinatra): ua-cam.com/video/UOA0Riz4thA/v-deo.html - You Don't Own Me (Lesley Gore): ua-cam.com/video/iLBBBudzSBE/v-deo.html - Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) & Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John): ua-cam.com/video/fTCb4h2vS5I/v-deo.html - Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley): ua-cam.com/video/jjQMJ_S0lJE/v-deo.html - After concert brief Interview (Angelina speaks mostly Norwegian so turn on CC): ua-cam.com/video/94vJWb9fsJo/v-deo.html
Thank you for such a complementary review. She released this June 22, 2022. By November, 3.8M views on UA-cam alone. Angelina starts off with the bridge, completely different from anyone else; and then, begins with the opening line of the song. Her beehive hairdo, is in the homage to Priscilla...many photographs of her hair exactly like that. And a leather outfit he later wore. The guitar is the Elvis 1968 "Comeback" Guitar. Rob Christie actually owns this one. The two young cousins, are Uncle/Manager Michael's children. The young girl is her sister, Juliette. Angelina had a framed photo of Elvis in the Service, at the location. Such respect. Rob Christie is on the piano. (Currently Republic Records award winning Studio Director)🌸🌺 ua-cam.com/video/RTbKhkceR00/v-deo.html
AJ has a way of getting to the heart and soul of every song she covers/ take overs. Plainly it is part of her genius. Then backs it up with powerful vocals that can send you spinning into AJ Addictive disorder. Fair warning ❤❤❤
If you notice she is barefoot in her videos, even when she was on Norway's Got Talent & AGT. It's because one day when real little like whe she was 5 or so, she seen some poor kids walking barefoot cause they couldn't afford shoes, so she vowed that until all kids in the world were able to have shoes, she would not wear them also. She just turned 17 in Jan of 2023. She is actually dropping an original song on May 5th (I think that's the date). 8:39
I love AJ and I never get tired of her extensive catalog of songs and can't wait for you to dive deeper. But you also asked for other suggestions so if you like the Jazzy tones of AJ then you'll also love Postmodern Jukebox. It's a collective of musicians out of Ney York, including guest performances from other singers and musicians from around the world. Its run by Scott Bradlee, the pianist and composer of the group and they're famous for remaking the pop and rock hits of today into the classic and vintage sounds of the legendary music of yesterday. My favorite live performance is PMJ's (Radiohead Cover) "Creep" ft. Haley Reinhart ua-cam.com/video/m3lF2qEA2cw/v-deo.html . My second favorite is PMJ's (Aerosmith Cover) "Dream On" ft. Morgan James ua-cam.com/video/Yq4KA0mUnC8/v-deo.html either one will be a treat and I'll guarantee you'll be going back for more. Cheers guys!
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There are bad recordings of Angelina, but there are no bad performances by Angelina. Anything that you pick will be good if the recording quality is good. There are a lot of fan videos of her that were made by a cell phone that leave a lot to be desired, but in most of them you still get a good sense of what she would sound like had you heard it live. One of my favorites by her is her complete remake of Billie Jean in which she turns the Michael Jackson pop song into a jazz song. You can also clearly understand the lyrics, which is not the case with the original. Great job by the both of you!😊
Angelina Jordan is a once-in-a-millennium talent
Jordan has consistently amazed both the public and professionals alike. Her ability to convey deep emotion through her music, coupled with her distinctive barefoot performances, has not only earned her a global fan base but also recognition from reputable media outlets and a contract with a major record label. Indeed, her natural gift for music and her mature interpretation of classic songs suggest that this artist came into the world with an innate brilliance that sets her apart. Angelina Jordan's journey from viral internet sensation to a celebrated young artist is a clear indication that her once-in-a-millennium talent continues to evolve and inspire. What AJ has cannot be taught, she was born with this phenomenal talent and a signature voice.
Rob Christie Playing Piano:
That dude playing the piano is Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California, and he has been working with AJ since she signed with the largest record company in the world at the age of 14, two years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ Christmas Show that aired Dec 23, of 21. AJ’s Christmas Show that live-streamed on Dec 23 of 21 had some of the most important musicians of our time: Frank Sinatra's drummer for 6 years, and sun in-law of the late Henry Mancini, Greg Field has won 9 Grammys, and the bass player, Chuck Berghofer who also played for Sinatra for 6 years, and toured with Barbara Streisand, accompanied AJ on her Christmas Show, and they stated that she had the "storytelling ability of the greats, Streisand, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, including Sinatra, to name a few. The main pianist, a five-time nominated for Grammys, Shelly Berg, stated in all his years working with the greatest vocalist, he had never encountered a talent like AJ. Did I forget to mention Jimmy Z, the famous Sax Player who worked with Rod Steward, Etta James, the Eurythmics, and Doctor Dre, was part of the band for the show? Jimmy stated that AJ was the best he has ever played for. Rob Christie Republic Records
Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California played the guitar, and was the MC of the show. (I can't list the complete backgrounds on all the band members because it would take several pages to do them justice.) Angelina stated that she would rather perform than take a breath, and she has never been forced to perform, it has been her decision.
Great reaction video...if you would like a suggestion...mine would be to hit the back arrow after you pause it only goes back a couple seconds but it makes a big difference to the viewers.
The arrangement is genius in my opinion ☺️
To me, the song is about mistrust and regret, somber subjects that deserve the slower, almost but not quite melancholy tempo that Angelina gave to the performance. Perfection from a young lady that is about to hit the world stage.
Agree Bill, Angelina sings this with much more sincerity which the lyrics demand.
AJ gives you just enough to make you want more, you must have more.
That's why they say she has
She's a great storyteller with always fucus to make a better world 💕🌍 let the Love survive 💞
Her quote from her last concert before this Song..be kind to eachother and spread Love because we need it more in the world 💕 with tears of joy in her Eyes because there were a lot of Angels from around the world to see her in Norway and understand what she's doing
The barefoot princess has a voice that is hypnotic. She is absolutely in angel sent from heaven. As far as I’m concerned, she is the best singer out there right now.
AJ and Elvis - the two greatest singers in my lifetime !!!
Great reaction my Darlings to our barefoot Princess she always gives me goose bumps on top of goose bumps .see you on the next round Hugs Be safe😍
Love the way you have embraced Angelina...keep going...xxx from Ireland 🇮🇪
Funfact, AJ and Adel were at the Grammies. I bet the two women met and talked. Angelina (AJ) is a BIG fan of Adele, and from what I could gather, Adele has great respect for AJ.
By the way, the guitar you saw, belongs to Mr. Christie (Piano Player) and is said was played by Elvis in 1969, OR is the exact replica (also very expensive). Mr. Christie and AJ arranged this song together. Producer was grandma Mery.
Be happy
Elmar.
The piano player is Rob Christie. He is the musical director for Republic's LA studio. He also is a grammy winner. He is leading Angelina's career at Republic.
For me, this is the version I will think of when Suspicious Minds is mentioned. Another classic by a legendary artist that she now owns.
Loved your reaction. This young lady is amazing. Can’t wait to see your next. Thanks.
Take any song she sung... you can't go wrong with Angelina!
The Hagstrom Red Guitar used in this video is a modern up to date copy of the one Elvis used in 1968.
The Hagstrom Red Guitar belonged to musician Al Casey, a member of Elvis’ backing band during the special in 1968. According to an accompanying letter from Casey, he was asked to let Elvis use the guitar by the producers, as they "thought it would look beautiful on camera and with the set."
Elvis Presley’s 1942 Martin D-18 acoustic guitar may have recently sold for $1.32 million, but fear not - another of the King’s axes, this one his cherry-red Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar, famous for its use in the legendary '68 Comeback Special, is hitting the block.
The semi hollow instrument is a highlight of Kruse GWS Auctions’ Artifacts of Hollywood & Music auction, which begins on March 27. It's being offered with a starting bid of $250,000.
By Matt Owen published March 31, 2021 Now, it has been confirmed that the legendary semi-hollow has been sold for a whopping $625,000, with the proud new owner of the lot managing to outbid six other plucky bidders to get their hands on the prized piece of music memorabilia.
The ‘68 Comeback Special marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years spent focused on acting in Hollywood films. The televised concert, which launched Presley's return to live touring, featured him playing the Hagstrom for the opening segment as well as during one of the live "stand-up" segments.
Nice reaction, to my now, favorite female singer. Sorry, for what I'm about to write, but you brought Adele's name up in the "sounds like" voice... which I've heard too often lately. Adele is a marvelous song writer and an accomplished singer. I give her that. But let me suggest to you FOUR written and performed songs by Adele that are covered by Angelina Jordan. (1) A Million Years Ago (2) All I ask (3) Someone like You and lastly (4) Easy on Me. After reacting to them I'd would ask that you both reconsider your comparisons. May i also ask that your responders place a "thumbs up" if they feel the same that AJ is the Superior Voice or "thumbs down" if they prefer Adele's version on each of the above songs.Take consideration: Tone, delivery, feelings/emotions, stage presence and artistry of performance.
While I may prefer Angelina's voice to Adele's, I really don't think art should be a contest. And I don't really think it is such a sin to say that there are some similarities in their vocal approaches; it isn't really saying one is better than the other. It isn't aways such a black and white world.
Angelina doesn't cover songs - she uncovers them, delivering their essence to heart. Wonderful ❣️
… ELVIS and ANGELINA... my absolute favourites!! Angelina is already the greatest singer for me... Elvis anyway! … I can't even describe how incredibly good these two are!! What a great tribute to the king. Elvis would be honored. ✨💎✨ 🕺🏻🎸🕯 Thank you
Awesome reaction to The Master of Music, God Bless!
Love your reaction. “My funny Valentine”at age 10 and 16 would be great to compare. It’s a treat and amazing.
As you react to more Angelia performances you will find that she is the Woman of 1,000 Voices - she molds her voice to the needs of the song.
I think this rendition suits the lyrics best because it is an emotional song , thank you for reacting to Angelina
The children are AJ two little cousins they are the daughters of her uncle Mike, he is her manager, and the oldest girl is her younger sister, Juliette.
This is my 102nd time experiencing this video, and each and every time it gets better. We must give credit to the support team behind this phenom. There is no one on earth that can match the talent of this STORYTELLER. AJ deconstructs a song then reconstruct it to make each individual hearing it feel it was written for them, a love letter to their comfort zone.
Melrose Gallery is the same antique store in Hollywood that she used for My Funny Valentine
AJ plays guitar, keyboard/piano, violin and flute. Don’t forget she writes music and was the youngest author in Norway to publish a book.
No loud band, no light show, no dancers, just two instruments to accompany the MAGIC that Angelina Jordan brings like no one else can.
At 7 she was killing us, at 16 she is taking us places we have never been.
What a glorious production, praise to everyone involved, so perfect for Angelina Jordan she rules the universe with her talent. Again, the great talent of Rob Christie playing the piano. The Cinemaphotography, a total MASTERPIECE, Excellent ART Cole McCarthy! Great touch, the cousins and sister get a cameo. Mery, you should be so proud, AJ's grandma produced this. (This red guitar is identical to the one Elvis played in his 1968 concert on TV.) Oh, the tears, and loss of breath, she is like no other in the universe. Here is a classic example of what this ethereal talent, Angelina Jordan, can achieve she takes a mundane song and turns it in to phenomenal classic. Angelina at 16 is the MASTER of her universe, she is top priority for both Stargate, and AJ's voice has been unique since she was 7 years old and now at 16, she controls us as an audience, leaving us hang on every word and phrase. She has written a number of songs.
@@dojoswitzer I stand corrected, they are cousins.
Yes Whitney is one , she did Whitney at 14 years old and it is Awesome. But there is three different videos at there different ages so any of them is great and one of them is in concert. God bless
Here is a link to IHN at 13: ua-cam.com/video/eTcvvO6B3Io/v-deo.html
Nice reaction guys. Angelina never let her voice get in the way of telling a good story.
Thank guys so much for reacting to our Princess😊 She’s coming out with a new song now.. her OWN!!❤
You know the old saying, “Angelina doesn’t cover songs, she un-covers them.
Angelina Jordan won Norway’s Got Talent at the age of 8 in 2014, the prize for winning was $80,000.00, this money was donated to children’s charities. At age 8 her first charity performance was in Germany to raise money for heart disease. Again, at age 8 she does a telethon for Plan International Children’s Charity. Still at age 8 she performs for Norwegian Sea Rescue Society Charity. On the 12th of Dec still at age 8, she performs at Save The Child Nobel Peace Prize, 4 days later, even though she has a very bad cold, she performs for the Swedish Heroes Foundation against her doctor's orders. At age 10 she performed for the Norwegian Refugee Council Charity. Also age 10 she performed in Seoul in South Korea for Rotary International to raise money for children’s vaccinations. Angelina Jordan comes from a very wealthy family and does need the money, she, and her family want to share her wonderful talent with the world. This is what makes AJ and her family so very special. This information was on Alan's Pod Cast.
You two are so terrific together- I enjoy you're reactions especially to Angelina Jordan who in my opinion is the next "best of all the bests" who came before her. Thank you for a great job in so eloquently describing how great she really is. We both enjoy seeing what Angelina is now and what she is becoming.
Thank you! She's amazing!
Our tiny little girl with the grownup voice was 17 on Jan. 10, 23 and is now 6'1" tall and could be a super model, but I hope the major portion of her career will be dedicated to her music and taking the world to a better place. I don't think she even realizes this power she holds over us and the need to hear that signature voice to fill that empty void within all of us. Angelina Jordan is in fact the "Benchmark" for all other vocalist to try as they might to achieve. I have a number of pictures of celebrities whose height is known, for example, Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is 6ft tall, and AJ published a picture of her standing next to him, she was at least 1 inch taller than him, and she had to look down at him.
She was 16 when she sang this piece. The little girls are her Uncle Michael Astar's, and the eldest girl is Juliette Astar (10). Angelina turned 17 on 10 January 2023, and she'll be graduating from high school this year.
As you continue to react to Angelina, please consider creating a playlist.
HER MAJESTY ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE GREATEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME WITH HIS MAJESTY ELVIS PRESLEY AND HER MAJESTY JULIE LONDON. INCOMPARABLES. 3 PATRIMONY OF HUMANITY. HER MAJESTY ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE FEMALE VERSION OF HIS MAJESTY ELVIS PRESLEY. 👏🙌👽🙆❤️💪
Thanks for another great reaction to & appreciation of another masterful reinterpretation & performance by Angelina - this time of a well known Elvis hit. A great tribute to Elvis - including Angelina's beehive hairdo reminiscent of Priscilla Presley & both her black leather jump suit & red Hagstrom guitar just like Elvis in his "Comeback Tour". Also interesting to note that the Executive Producer of this music video is Mery Zamani - Angelina's grandmother. I still highly recommend that you go back to her 4 Norway Got Talent performances - especially her 7 year old audition singing the Billie Holliday classic Gloomy Sunday. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Angelina has a huge vocal toolbox to choose from at 17 she has shown her full power belt on some of her TikTok shorts and it is powerful .she was trying to convey that this relationship is failing and they needed to build trust for it to survive enjoyed your reaction, thanks
Just wonderful.
Great reaction, Guys! Much appreciated 🙂
The Beautiful AJ ❤just touches the depth of our souls ❤❤ Thanks for your reactions 🎉🎉
I love the way Angelina incorporates family members where possible. Her young cousing and her sister juliette are in this video. Juliette also appears in Valerie, an Amy Winehouse song that Angelina covers.
My interpretation of the symbolism of this music video: First, and foremost; Angelina Jordan at 16 is the epitome of a Storytelling ARTIST, and she has the ability to take us by the hand and lead us down an imaginary path that we visualize as reality. The remarkable fact is that we experience this in each of her performances. In this video we see her as a married woman in her mid to late 20s. As the video starts out, we see dishes, and it is a symbol of a home. As AJ sings the phrase “Were caught in a trap, I can’t walk out” we see 3 small children, this to me is a marriage where the children come first. If it were AJ by herself, she would not stay in a relation without trust.
A little late but I just wanted to go on record and say how beautiful this video was and I'm glad you enjoyed it, too!
Excellent as always from Angelina 💖💖
Angelina pulled the covers off a lover's lamentation.
If we can't trust each other then we can't go on.... this kid must be in her 50's.
A great tribute to Elvis this was. Her outfit, the guitar, the song. Her hair a tribute to Priscilla Presley.
I have been a huge Elvis fan my whole life, this performance and version is so different and very beautiful almost like two different songs, Liking it!!
Hi Sam,Phil. Danilo here. A senior Angel from Rome Italy and a new subscriber as well as one of the blessed ones who saw her live in Norway last summer. Little info for you. She turned 17 on january 10th 2023. This video was released in spring of 2022 when MGM released the movie : ELVIS". A tribute to Him and Priscilla( the leather outfit and guitar and her hairdo respectivly). She plays piano,guitar,violin and even the doorbell if needed. Yes, she does all her own arrangments both musical and lyrics wise she deems necessary for the sake of the song. She is the " MUSIC". Stick with her. You won't regret it. Love.😍🤩
Angelina sings like an angel, and this song is fantastic. Whitney Houston I have Nothing Studio black and white cover song is also incredible . Nice reaction
Hey, you two, YOU know what working out hard means, translate that into practicing singing since age 3 for 36 hours per week.
Angelina told her angels in Norway: Thank you all so much, you keep me humble and hard working to get better every day. Without you, there would be no Angelina Jordan (her calling Name by her family is Jordan, it´s her middle name).
She even met some of her biggest fans and presented one of them with flowers.
You two, be safe and healthy.
Elmar from Germany.
You would love "Angelina Jordan - I Have Nothing - LIVE Concert (Whitney Houston Cover)" done last summer in Norway....beautiful surounding and beautiful singer...thanks for the video
This is AJs tribute to Elvis,, from her black leather to the red guitar that Elvis used in his 1968 come back tour, the song he charted in 1969, the blue suede shoes (on the couch) the bee have hairdo like Percilla wore,, and the three little girls representing Lisa Marie growing up on Graceland land (The setting) the little girls are AJs little cousins which are also her uncle/managers girls and the older girl is AJs little 11 year old sister Juliette. The piano player is Rob Christy (also owns the red guitar) and Grandma Mery did the production of the video.
Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day.
Elvis' version is great, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own.
When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 83 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched.
Her phrasing in the last bridge is great. And she got Elvis’s ‘Oh Yea’ at the end of the song.
The pianist is Rob Christie (3 Grammys), he is the head of the Republic Record department that is responsible for Angelina and other singers.
The two small kids are her uncle Mike's kids, and the older girl is Angelina's sister.
If you haven’t already reacted to her latest studio of Whitney Houston's version you should - here’s the link - ua-cam.com/video/iX0g99jN26U/v-deo.html
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Excellent! Thank you.
It appears that Angelina Jordan is a musical genius. Many well known musical teachers and producers have commented about her vocal technics and arraigning aptitude. As with any artist there are songs you prefer more or less than others, but regardless f the song choice, Angelina performs it better than any other artist you can think of. So many of todays singers just go for one verb runs that make no sense or try to see how high of a note they can hit. Angelina sees the story of a song and brings out the emotional meaning he writer intended to convey but could not accomplish. Most of the current round of “singers” could not make a video without overt sex overtures/nudity, filthy languages, or auto-tune by computer. Angelina is the TRUTH!
I hope you both continue reacting to Angelina's music ,from when she was younger now 17 years old! This video was a family affair, with her Grandmother Mery Zamani as Ex-Producer, her Uncle Mike's two daughters, and her sister Juliette as the young girl growing up. The symbolism from the dust flying off the piano representing the past, Elvis's Black jumpsuit, and the red guitar he played during his come-back touring 1968, to Priscilla Presley's hairdo was pure genius in storytelling. Most of all Angelina sang in a deeper mature voice drawing you into "Suspicious Minds", told through Priscilla's perspective during their troubled marriage, by slowing down the song's tempo and allowing the lyrics to tell the story. Angelina Jordan has developed her style of singing that sets the mood of all her songs. She is a pure Artist!
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Elvis version was also a cover, Angelina version was a tribute to the King and she did it her way and it’s awesome. Great reaction please do some Angelina.
Yes, SM was written and originally recorded by Mark James.
Great reaction Phil and Sam! She has such power and control for a 16 year old. They say a singer's voice continues to develop into their mid 20s. I can not imagine how she will sound in the next 7 to 10 years, but I can hardly wait!
Indeed, restrained, putting the artist first before the vocal powerhouse. She likes to kind of save the things like dynamics, vocal gymnastics and belting for the right time. If you want those things Easy on Me and All I Ask are two Adele covers where she goes crazy with dynamics, shows off some unreal controlled transitions, more belting in All I ask. Both are absolute onslaughts of crazy vocal ability. Honestly, she is like Adele with more texture, flavor, warmth in the voice, similar depth.
In a sense this is similar in difficulty, so low down, so much power down there, breathiness, all difficult despite the less dynamics. So beautiful too, I find this cover is one of my favorites, quite unique for her is I suppose why. Only a little dynamics at the end, she was always a slow ballad conqueror, but it's kind of been a while, she can do all, and does. So I don't know I find it very special. I encourage her to do it all, but found myself wondering about how what she did at 12 a lot would sound now adays, and man it sounds unreal.
Angelina's style is all about the emotion the story of the song was meant to convey. While Elvis used this song to put on a show, which was highly entertaining, Angelina always makes the listener understand and feel the lyrics. Soon, the world will be introduced to the greatest singer story teller of our lives. BARS & BARBELLS, thanks for the great links to support Angelina in your description. Sadly very few people read the description so please always invite viewers to read the description because they will find information to support BOTH your channel and the artist. BTW, have you subscribed to Angelina's two channels, Official and Cover? Fans love when reactors do.
You should urgently look for a hobby or a girlfriend. You're one of those self-proclaimed superfans that neither I nor Angelina need. Angelina is a star and will soon be a superstar even without you Andy. A few of these "superfans" are trying to garner so much attention and shine in Angelina's shadow. it's really uncomfortable. Again my request to you...don't take yourself so seriously and just hold back.
@@Woerdoxer I don't want ANY recognition or credit. I only want to help support my favorite all time musical artist. But if you want to point me out as a superfan desiring attention than that is up to you.
Super reaction, very much appreciate your time with Angelina. You mentioned Adele, Angelina has covered Adele, when you come across any one of the few she has covered it will blow your mind. Keep up the great work, thumbs up.
The baby and very little girl are Angelina's cousins - the preteen girl is Angelina's sister Juliette and the Piano Player is Rob Christie Director of the Republic Records Los Angeles Studio which is the record label that Angelina has been signed with since she was 14 years old. Her first US Album is expected to be released this year (2023) after she finishes High School.
Absolutely phenomenal performance from our barefoot Viking, the first two little girls in the video are Angelina’s cousins her Managers children, the eldest girl is Angelina’s sister Juliette, production input from Angelina’s Grandma Mery Zamani who is a talented artist, pianist is two times Grammy Award winner Rob Christie the musical director of Republic Records who Angelina signed with at the age of 14 years old, love how Angelina pays tribute to Elvis with her black outfit and her red guitar 🎸 and Pricilla Presley hair style, Cover of a Cover as the original artist Mark James who wrote and recorded Suspicious Minds didn’t achieve with his original, the Elvis covered the song and it was a hit, great reaction thanks 🙏
Wonderful reaction B & B. Angie was 16 here in this video. She turned 17 on 1-10-23. She was 9 in the "I put a spell on you" She’s 13 in AGT-C Audition of "Bohemian Rhapsody". She is also known as the "Barefoot Angel/Princess with a 1000 voices". Also remember, Angie never sings a song the same way twice, so you could say they’ll all be 1st time reactions. You might want to react to her tribute to Aretha Franklin right after she died when Angie was 12 called "Natural Woman". Also her cover of WH "I have nothing". God bless you 2. 🙏❤👍
Here is a link to NW: ua-cam.com/video/rt6KhBxiaDo/v-deo.html
@@dojoswitzer thanks for putting that, I forgot 🤔
Hello again from Sweden. Angelina winn Norway got talent when she was seven. Please continue search. She did Billy Hollyday at first❤ At nine she did in a studio I got a spell on you.
This is so beautifully performed & filmed & it's just filled with symbolism as a tribute to the "King." BTW, yes please react to that video of her covering Whitney Houston's, I Have Nothing, that popped up at the end of the video. Pull your seatbelt tight for that one & you better tape on your socks or she will blow them off.
Here is the link to the IHN music video: ua-cam.com/video/iX0g99jN26U/v-deo.html
Gotta love AJ shes so damn talented! Great reaction! Saw your comment about NF coming soon im so excited you guys are gonna love him!
Her version of "Love is a game" when she was 15 is crazy good.
I agree.
Here is a link to LIAG: ua-cam.com/video/PXbYrvP3v4I/v-deo.html
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AJ sings great in this song!!!!
If you listen to I'M HOLDING OUT FOR YOU age 10 you will realise she has always had a beautiful rich lower register. Her voice is always recognisable yet will adapt to the genre and emotional context of the song. That has led some to call her the angel with a hundred voices. It's also why you can never get bored as you can never predict what she will do with a song even within the same age bracket and artist she is covering.
The pianist Rob Christie (music studio director of Republic Records distribution of UMG, two-time Grammy winner) changed the musical arrangement and Angelina changed the vocal arrangement, but she didn't change the lyrics. Angelina changes the lyrical structure starting with the bridge and gives the song a different meaning than Felton Jarvis and Mark James , Angelina version absolutely fits the lyric better. Once again, many people don't hear and understand the song until Angelina tells the story. 💯 *AJ* 💯👣 The producer Felton Jarvis from Elvis Presley cleverly covered this *Mark James song from 1968 in 1969* , Elvis' last #1 hit in the US and #7 of his most successful songs. Felton Jarvis took the original country arrangement completely from Mark James and pushed the song with more speed and additional instruments (wind instruments, violin etc.) and a spectacular backing choir (in the studio version).
Love to see you guys enjoy an outstanding vocal performance. Stripped down, pulled back, mainly focused on the storyline and how she made you feel about it. She definitely brings out the best in these classics and is making them current and a valuable treasure once again.
Thank you for this beautiful reaction guys. Sweetness, emotion, soul, love, are all ingredients absolutely present in her voice, Angelina uniquely embodies the charm of naturalness, she is an inexhaustible source of musical poetry, regardless of the genre and style she interprets. I loved that Angelina made this rendition very sweet, slow and moving but also so powerful, she manages to sink us into the song in an even deeper way than Michael's original. I love very much her stripped versions of the classic songs that she chooses, she always takes you to listen to almost forgotten songs, even if they are very beautiful. 💛 🧡 ❤
Thank you for returning to Angelina. Your reactions to her performances are always worth watching.
The song was written by Mark James, an American singer/songwriter, who recorded it the year it was written. The best known version, however, was that done by Elvis Presley. It was his last No 1 song. In the Wikipedia entry of the origins of the song, Mark James is said to have remarked "That late one night, he was fooling around on his Fender guitar and using his Hammond organ pedals for a bass line and came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James's wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of."
Other singers covering this song invariably base their performance on that of Elvis, in that it is very "upbeat". Angelina took a very different path in that she read and understood the lyrics and what Mark James intended when writing them . To my mind, her rendition is much truer to the emotions of the song.
The children appearing in the video were Angelina's cousins Aurora (first) and then Athena - daughters of her uncle Michael Astar, and then her sister Juliette. I would hazard a guess that they were included to emphasise that children are very important to Angelina and her family.
Confession! I have never been a great fan of Elvis Presley, although I do like some of his earlier recordings, and I had never heard of the song "Suspicious minds" but knew that Angelina would completely take ownership of it, and she did. It was beautiful. After listening to it several times, I decided to download the lyrics to see whether she kept to the original structure. She didn't, and the song is all the better for it. For me, that she started with the Bridge of the song is very significant and, I feel, very indicative of Angelina's "up front" transparency. She was declaring that it was important that their love did not die, and then carries on to say why she feels as she does. Others first say how they feel and then, almost as an afterthought, assure their love they don't want it to end. For me, it is whether I feel the singer is genuine about the situation and wishes it could be resolved or whether the singer understands the situation but thinks the blame is on her/his partner but feels the need to assure them they don't want it to end (until somebody else comes along).
& rip to the king of rock & rolls daughter lisa Marie Presley 🙏🙏🌹
Im justhere for the dimples 😂 great reaction. Make sure you play her stuff on some good speakers, especially this song, as her timbre really makes great use of the speaker. It becomes a full body, whole house experience. . After a while treat yourself to one of the many best of compilations. Enjoy the vibe all day and you’ll see the day goes better.
Incredible!!!!
AJ as always, takes a cover and makes it uniquely her own.
The cool visuals are the red guitar, and the Priscilla hairdo... a retro homage.
I’m going to very much enjoy watching your journey. I see that my comment about adding links in your description. Good reaction. Keep them coming.
Before you go too far down the Angelina rabbit hole, please allow me to interject that you will greatly enrich your experience by watching this TV interview and the performance that followed from when she was 9 years old. She chose to sing, “Unchained Melody.” I guarantee you will understand the heart and soul of this girl when you’re done.
It doesn’t matter if you react to it or just consider it your own personal
Research. I just can’t stress enough how much it will benefit you. You’ll enjoy it too!
Interview: ua-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/v-deo.html
Performance: ua-cam.com/video/wPfMzMeBLbo/v-deo.html
A short while ago you watched unchained melody
Angelina has a version you need to hear
A beautiful version and also great storytelling of the song ❤️ In this i found the lyrics finally match the melody.. love the slowed down, emotional take on it ❤️ Also her homage to the King himself, with the suit, guitar and also Priscilla Presley hairdo ❤️
It's funny that we are so used to seeing the videos of her so very young that we see this video and say "she's older"..... But still probably around 15, which is totally insane under any other circumstance
How crazy is it with these people that we are stupid to appreciate Jordan's vocal quality?
Angelina slows songs down and makes you listen to the words.
She has actually covered 7-9 Adele songs.
They are amazing already but she just brings them to the next level.
I would suggest the following 3 to start: The first link is from Boris Palenovski's channel and she is 13 yo and also covered it at 6 yo, the next 2 links are from her channel, and she is a little older.
Someone Like You, ua-cam.com/video/nU9TA70fXro/v-deo.html
All I Ask ua-cam.com/video/8gJuprckBxI/v-deo.html
Easy on Me ua-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/v-deo.html.
When Angelina opens her mouth and belts that first chorus it hits you right in the center of your being.
Power & Pure Velvet Perfection! This vocal arrangement was all Angelina, I have no doubt in collaboration with a stellar team including Rob Christie & Mery Zamani her Grandmother. She is a Master Storyteller. The video is shot in the same Antique Store that she did 'My Funny Valentine' on Valentine’s Day. I believe it is in LA near her home. I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics. Did you notice that right foot raise it’s heal to cradle the guitar a couple of times in the performance? I was waiting for her to throw in a little shake to it in homage to the King. Could that have been intentional? That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins not nieces. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley. Yeah! She can bring tears to your eyes.
I base my interpretation on my knowledge of Angelina's journey from an 18 month old little girl singing a "classic" of music history 'I Will Always Love You' . She has been listening to these classics on repeat on YOUTube since then under the guidance and inspiration of her Grandmother Mery Zamani.
She has been performing these classics since her first time in studio at 6 yrs old.. She has continued this journey through her 1st introduction to the world with her "Classic'" 'Gloomy Sunday’ and following with her many performances at her many Jazz Festivals, TV performances, Concerts, and charity events, studio recordings and practice sessions at home accompanied or not. The location in the Antique store represents these classics (like the furniture) of another era. To me she portrays wonder at all these classics surrounding her. as she has travelled this road. Her tribute to Elvis is at her present age, today, each stage represented by her cousins and sister and ending with Angelina herself on the couch still admiring all this history surrounding her. The beautiful rendition of the song, and other tributes are in the leather outfit, Guitar and hair a tribute to Priscilla. Just my interpretation but it makes the most sense to me. ♥👣👸🏻
This is how this song should have been sung. Elvis could have but didn't. We know from other ballads he did. Somehow he just missed on the lyrics and meaning of this one and decided to make it more rock.
Wonderful reaction! Your eyes both turned into dinner plates when Angelina came in on that first note! Versatile is a good description for Angelina, she uses whatever technique is needed to bring out the story and emotions of the song. She just knows somehow what is needed.
She turned 17 on January 19 5th this year. She dropped this cover a couple or three months before that.
SORRY .. I meant to say Jan. 10th 2023. (Her 17th birthday.)
In several rehearsal videos when she was younger Angelina could turn on and off the song's emotion like switch. Demonstrating a skillful acting ability.
I suspect she may end up winning an Oscar for her role in a drama.
Can you just imagine her in a role of great drama?
Great reaction guys 👍❤️🇳🇴
---- If you look at the original Suspicious Minds lyrics as sung by Elvis, you will see that Angelina re-arranged them and slightly changed parts
---- Angelina starts out singing what was the bridge lyrics for Elvis
---- Angelina then sings the first verse that Elvis had started with
---- Angelina then sings the chorus lyrics like Elvis did
---- Angelina then sings second verse like Elvis but leaves out the last line Elvis sang ("Yes I'm crying")
---- Angelina then repeats the chorus and ends with the bridge as Elvis does but then Angelina leaves out all the remaining lyrics that Elvis sang
---- This past summer, as a 16-year old, Angelina sang at 3 concerts and sung outdoors on the Allsang På Grensen show on Norwegian TV 2
---- Here is a fan produced video made with the merging of 5 fan videos into TV-like production of 16-year old Angelina singing Suspicious Minds on July 10, 2022 at Kurbadhagen concert in Sandefjord, Norway: ua-cam.com/video/AKDL8LLp8xc/v-deo.html
---- Please consider also reacting to the July 7, 2022 Kongsberg Jazz Festival performances by 16-year Angelina:
- Before concert brief interview as her hair is being done (Angelina sometimes speaks Norwegian so turn on CC): ua-cam.com/video/u8zSWTlCltA/v-deo.html
- Mount Everest (Labrinth): ua-cam.com/video/DYVxnY06BWw/v-deo.html
- 7th Heaven with her before song introduction (Angelina’s song): ua-cam.com/video/bX-0UmxGhww/v-deo.html
- House of the Rising Sun (The Animals) & Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack): ua-cam.com/video/FFyKzY3GzLs/v-deo.html
- Tears Dry On Their Own (Amy Winehouse): ua-cam.com/video/jfwP3NHAMq4/v-deo.html
- All of Me (Billie Holiday) & Valerie (Amy Winehouse): ua-cam.com/video/vCnF-OlS04U/v-deo.html
- Crazy (Patsy Cline) & Mercy (Duffy): ua-cam.com/video/y8UqOgy6TVI/v-deo.html
- Million Miles (Angelina’s song): ua-cam.com/video/QSFzGBlhYx8/v-deo.html
- Bang Bang (Nancy Sinatra): ua-cam.com/video/UOA0Riz4thA/v-deo.html
- You Don't Own Me (Lesley Gore): ua-cam.com/video/iLBBBudzSBE/v-deo.html
- Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) & Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John): ua-cam.com/video/fTCb4h2vS5I/v-deo.html
- Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley): ua-cam.com/video/jjQMJ_S0lJE/v-deo.html
- After concert brief Interview (Angelina speaks mostly Norwegian so turn on CC): ua-cam.com/video/94vJWb9fsJo/v-deo.html
Sometimes it's about control
Thank you for such a complementary review. She released this June 22, 2022. By November, 3.8M views on UA-cam alone. Angelina starts off with the bridge, completely different from anyone else; and then, begins with the opening line of the song. Her beehive hairdo, is in the homage to Priscilla...many photographs of her hair exactly like that. And a leather outfit he later wore. The guitar is the Elvis 1968 "Comeback" Guitar. Rob Christie actually owns this one. The two young cousins, are Uncle/Manager Michael's children. The young girl is her sister, Juliette. Angelina had a framed photo of Elvis in the Service, at the location. Such respect. Rob Christie is on the piano. (Currently Republic Records award winning Studio Director)🌸🌺
ua-cam.com/video/RTbKhkceR00/v-deo.html
AJ has a way of getting to the heart and soul of every song she covers/ take overs. Plainly it is part of her genius.
Then backs it up with powerful vocals that can send you spinning into AJ Addictive disorder. Fair warning ❤❤❤
She is 16 here and currently she is 17 as of Jan 10 2023
If you notice she is barefoot in her videos, even when she was on Norway's Got Talent & AGT. It's because one day when real little like whe she was 5 or so, she seen some poor kids walking barefoot cause they couldn't afford shoes, so she vowed that until all kids in the world were able to have shoes, she would not wear them also. She just turned 17 in Jan of 2023. She is actually dropping an original song on May 5th (I think that's the date). 8:39
You should react to her singing «Feeleing good» live from The stream when she was 10 and Lana del Rey «Born to die» when she was 12.
I love AJ and I never get tired of her extensive catalog of songs and can't wait for you to dive deeper. But you also asked for other suggestions so if you like the Jazzy tones of AJ then you'll also love Postmodern Jukebox. It's a collective of musicians out of Ney York, including guest performances from other singers and musicians from around the world. Its run by Scott Bradlee, the pianist and composer of the group and they're famous for remaking the pop and rock hits of today into the classic and vintage sounds of the legendary music of yesterday. My favorite live performance is PMJ's (Radiohead Cover) "Creep" ft. Haley Reinhart ua-cam.com/video/m3lF2qEA2cw/v-deo.html . My second favorite is PMJ's (Aerosmith Cover) "Dream On" ft. Morgan James ua-cam.com/video/Yq4KA0mUnC8/v-deo.html
either one will be a treat and I'll guarantee you'll be going back for more. Cheers guys!
I love your suggestions. I also recommend Eva Cassidy.
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There are bad recordings of Angelina, but there are no bad performances by Angelina. Anything that you pick will be good if the recording quality is good. There are a lot of fan videos of her that were made by a cell phone that leave a lot to be desired, but in most of them you still get a good sense of what she would sound like had you heard it live. One of my favorites by her is her complete remake of Billie Jean in which she turns the Michael Jackson pop song into a jazz song. You can also clearly understand the lyrics, which is not the case with the original. Great job by the both of you!😊
Fun fact 😂 from feet to top of that hair is 7ft lol as is she is 6.1 and still growing 😮