Dave, isn't that one of the most spectacular songs sung by anyone, let alone a 10-11 year old girl. This one is a big fan favorite of many of us Angels and now you know why. Angelina's vocals on this song are beyond reasoning and just captures your attention from the first note she sings. Love the reaction Dave..
There should be a warning label: "Caution - Full-Strength Undiluted Angelina Will Very Likely Blow Your Face Off! Do Not Listen for the First Time While Driving or Operating Heavy Machinery!"
10 years old !!! Angelina's vocals are ridiculous. The beat of the music is amazing. Best vocals from Angelina ever. This song gets better and better. I already listen to it 80 times.
The description "Her voice soars" is SUCH an understatement. How proverbial is it that she ends this video, arms wide, embracing the moon. Like she can soar over the moon.
This is the only song I know of in which the composer (baby fuz) does a cover of his own song. This was leaked and popular quite some time before he recorded the official version.
I was blown away when I heard she was 10 years old when she recorded this. To put this into perspective, 10 years old in the U.S. is 5th grade! Elementary school! 'Nuff said.
Your right but another way to describe it just think she may still have some of her baby teeth. Our barefoot princess is once in a lifetime artist. And I am so glad it is in mine
Every time I hear this I wish we had choices of multiple thumbs-up .. one just isn't enough. She's signed with Republic, Dave. As is Beyonce and Sam Smith and and and .. They made a special deal with Angelina and her family. They asked that she is not put out in the music business until she's done with her school, which is sometime this year, I think. Meanwhile, they do covers with her in studio and give her latitude for her to use tiktok and Instagram as she wishes. She has certainly made use of both! If you haven't seen any of her tiktoks, they are worthy, Dave, really .. even if they're short. She's amazing. There is a recent one of House of the Rising Sun which she taped at 5am when she was fooling around with her guitar. It will surprise you .. I promise. She's also done a very recent My Funny Valentine (she did a wonderful one at 10 years old from a couch in her house, mic in hand ..) and this one is mind-blowing because you truly get to hear how extremely stunning her voice is turning out. I believe there is one video that has both .. the early and the recent .. and that is worth seeing for sure. Enjoyed your reaction and it's nice to see you and see/feel your reaction .. you are a special one, Dave.
Dave, it’s almost incomprehensible to realize that this radio ready song is being sung by a middle school aged young girl. This is a bona fide master work.
Many have tried and failed, so I won't even try to put her in a box. Just say I love every thing about this young lady. Another great reaction by Dave.
So much better then the baby fuzz release. The lyrics to the song fit Angelinas style so much more!! She is AMAZING!! Everything she does is so much better than the originals. She makes every song her own and doesn't try to parrot the original and improves it!! I have never been so impressed or addicted to an artist till I found Angelina. I have never really been a fan of any performer in my 52 years on this earth till I found her. I strive to find and listen to everything she's done or will do!!
"Angelina comes in like a hammer on an anvil and whips it into shape". Wow Dave! you do have a way with words! Are you a poet in your day job?! ;) Loved your analysis of this cover. Definitely one of her masterpieces that should see the light of day and get more exposure. It's too bad about that...maybe we can hope it will happen one day?
I’m not sure why the video you watched had only 200,000 views, but this song is right at the top of the list for those of us who are hardcore fans of Angelina. I think I’ve probably watched it about 100,000 times myself. It’s stunningly good. Not only do Angelina’s vocals so beautifully deliver this song, but it’s a ten year old leading us through this sad, melancholic theme. I don’t know if it’s good or bad not seeing the video performance in the studio. I love watching Angelina sing, but the emotional impact of this song is so strong that watching it come from a young child just does not compute. It’s one of her best.
I was stunned and paralyzed for quite some time after hearing this. I heard and felt many things as she sang but most of all I saw the future of her career. If she can do this at ten years old, what is she going to do as an adult. Well Angelina's just a teenager now and she's showing the world that she can even grow from this astounding performance. Angelina is so very special.
Nice comment Colin ! Well....we won't know what she will give us as a seasoned adult but........man, the trip there is going to be awesome ! Have a great day and go Angelina !!!!
@@stillracer2514 yeah, but after Angelina recorded this. So it's actually an original Angelina song, written by Baby Fuzz, and then covered by whomever came after.
Angelina at 10 years old giving the soul a gut punch of emotion. My favorite singer's voice is special, heart is special life will be special. Thumbs up Dave.
Great reaction - great song, brought to life by Angelina like no other could! There are many stories about this song, the only thing that we can be sure of - it was a demo audio track, she never sang it again! I'm sure that it has a strange history that we may never discover. All that I know is that it blew me away when I first heard it, it still does after hearing it hundreds of times...
signed with republic records mainly because of stargate music producers who angelina had worked previously with ( shield ) and was very comfortable with...1 of 2 stargate producers said there were only a few people in world that could take a song from start to finish in one take. he then named beyonce , sam smith and angelina as angelina was sitting about 5 ft away blushing...
Angelina's family missed a great opportunity to turn the recording industry on its head. Rather than sign with a label, they could have easily gone rogue and kept her independent. Finding investors to cover the cost of production would have been extremely simple, and all of the rewards, other than repaying investors, would have gone to Angelina. Why would it have been important? Because it would've opened the door very wide to other independent artists and wrested away the monopolistic control of the big labels. The music industry has been gravely detrimental to the creativity and originality of the artists and the music they're supposed to represent.
A real masterpiece. She created her own virgin version of this song here, which had no history yet at this time, like her other covers have. Impressive! Of course we respect here decision to never sing this song again, but it hurts never see her singing it.
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Great reaction Dave. This should have been a big hit but the world was not ready for an 11 year old (she sang this one week before her 11th birthday) to be on top of the charts. I believe Angelina's course in life has been laid out and this performance will be an important part of the story when books are written and movies made about the greatest vocalist ever, Angelina Jordan Astar.
Grate reaction Dave, I could not have broken it down better myself. Stylistically this is the One.. it’s like it all came together so well on this rendition. Angelina’s Past present and future styles. It sounds so current but old school at the same Time.. Only Angelina can do that..
Fabulous reaction! Angelina nailed it and gave us a different taste and insight into the range of her prodigious talents. Angelina, your facial reactions and reaction comments are spot on and rank among my favorite music video reactions to watch. Angelina never fails to deliver the goods and she is just getting started in her career. I look forward to decades of great music and performances from this young super star.
This song is part of the legend about Angelina. If she had put it out it would have been an original, but she newer did. Someone leaked it, we dont know who or why. I hope someday Angelina will tell the story about what happen.
The way I understand it is that the family was not happy about that last line in the song about suicidal words. This has only appeared on you tube in the last year . That is the reason why it is marked as leaked.
@@jeffreylevack4009 the video had been on and off from UA-cam on various channels long before it's present publication, and the suicidal reason is a wide spread myth without substantial support
@@YozhikvTumane the reason I said this is because I heard this song a year ago and was taken off before reappearing a month th later . I asked about this in on of her fan clubs. Fans that have following her from 2014 and have contact with the family had a full explanation. I can even tell you the background of BabyFuzz.
Natural Talent sung with pure heart and a Love of music. All that wrapped up in her confidence to share her joy with others. She is a pure joy. She is a genuine talent but is so humble and real. I'm not, I see this little girl come out and at 7 she humbles the Music industry by reminding people what real Music sounds like, Then she Shamed them by covering stuff they are doing now and she does it Better. As the fennel thing. She takes the crown of Queen of Music and does it 15 years old by writing her own Song Million Miles. For me Million miles also should be taken by the rest of the Music industry, those that put on that Horror fest they called the 2020 Grammy awards as a statement for how fare Below the bar of excellence they have fallen. Her Pure love of Music and Real talent with out need to Placate or make political or social hate a Tool in her music should Shame the industry. This here is what we should expect and Demand. I hope the industry does not make her bend to them. For now, I say Long Live The Barefoot Queen.
This song by Angelina is absolutely extraordinary, here she also shows how much feeling she can put into a song. Her interpretation of the meaning of the text is terrific.
I read a quote from Angelina that after recording it she had second thoughts about it. The hint of suicide was what she didn't like and said she didn't want to sing it again.
This emotion is so true. It hard for me to believe if anyone else could bring this kind of emotion to me from this song. And your reaction is true as well. Thank you for this great reaction.
The low views may have something to do with the fact that she did not release this one , becuase of the darkness of the lyrics. The reason for the leaked video ,even though this one of her most amazing epic performances at just 10 years old.
It isn't actually a cover. She sang it on a demo for the composer (BabyFuzz) who was shopping it around and recorded his version a couple of years later. It is highly reminiscent of hers.
I don’t think she actually did this demo for Baby Fuzz because he actually did his own demo which he later released after he got no interest for the song. The people Angelina was working with on her song “Shield” had her do this demo, I’m not sure of their motion at the time, because Baby Fuzz was at the same writing camp at the time, maybe they worked with him too. I get the feeling that they never even approached Angelina to acquire the rights for this song, but I think they knew it could be a hit, so they leaked it on UA-cam, but this is why there is such controversy over the song and it’s leaked release. I think that if Republic Records was interested enough they could acquire the rights and Angelina could change it to her satisfaction and it could be released, then everyone evolved would benefit, since Baby Fuzz’s release of the song was a flop!
This is actually an Angelina original. Baby Fuzz used her version when he released his song. All after her are covers. Consider ten years old when she sings this.
@@SeanBressie Yes he wrote. He is a wonderful song writer. He released around two years ago. His version had around twenty thousand views last time I looked.
(I've heard the Views number was skewed because several vidoes were taken down and finally it was left up. I don't know if the 'take downs' were family related - that's what we've been led to believe because of the 'mature subject matter'. If that was true, I think the family should release this now and ask the LEAKED video be removed - thus reducing count-numbers, of course. But I think in years ago, that number will explode.) I hope in her years ahead, this will be a live-performance gem she trots out to blow the roof off again, and again and again. The bad thing about this - just like you needing a break, needing a breath - ain't gonna be possible for those of us in the audience.
Have you heard cover versions using the same backing track? Or could this be her band's backing? I can see this being similar to her on-stage SHIELD combo's makeup.
Ten year old Angelina already displays that she has a much larger and more comprehensive vocal tool box and color palette than most adult veteran singers do. Her maturity level is decades beyond a person her age. Her hyper sensitive intuition, feel and emotional connection with the lyrics is unmatched. Her vocal mastery is at an elite master class level and she’s still only fifteen years old.
Hello Dave. 100%+ Outstanding Music Reaction!!! On the Verge of Speechless here. Miss. Jordan has done it again. OMG!!! No Way... U are so kind to others & help make life special in the process. So Fantastic here on your Studio Channel. We walked away Smiling, Thank you so Much Dave... Stay Safe Friend!!! DD. "Ps. Thank you Miss. Jordan"
I do hope this one day gets released properly as a single as it would show the world what they have been missing. It is truly incredible and my favourite track by her although there are about 50 close behind!
Many feel this is the most unique performance she has ever done, and that includes taking into account her powerful version of 'I Put A Spell On You'. Had her mom allowed this to be released, it would have been a #1 song, for sure. Her mom didn't like the lyrics that described a drowning suicide and put the 'kabosh' on it.
I still insist, had she performed this song, and Shield, at AGT Champioms, she would have won the show-not that it truly matters, since true talent will always rise to the top. 🙂🙂❤❤
Not likely David, she was not going to win from Day 1 considering she and her family would not be roped into one of their AGT/Simon contracts... glad they didn't.
@@davidgoldstein1526, The viewers didn't vote on The Champions version of AGT. There were supposedly "50 Super Fans" that remained anonymous, that supposedly voted. Howie mentions them to Angelina after her "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" performance. That's a real easy way to get the results you want, and why I stopped watching any AGT shows.
Honest to God, I believe that the single greatest thing that has happened in Angelina's career this far, is her NOT winning AGT The Champions. Now she can stay true to herself, while at the same time having had the whole world experiencing her talent. That's a big win-win imo. Regards from Norway :-)
@@poolhallshark in one respect, I agree with you. I feel, however, that she was cheated and it was due to her song choice. After she got the golden buzzer for Bohemian Rhapsody, she should have switched lanes and done something different. There are plenty of contestants who were wonderfully talented. The mistake they all made was making every song after that sound the same. Courtney Hadein killed it on her first showing. After that,she should have shown how well she can sing 'softer' songs. She has a wonderful voice, but railroaded herself, and it cost her. Just my opinion. I do believe,however,winning AGT would have opened up the American market more. As unbelievable as it sounds, there are many people on UA-cam who do res turn videos and are hearing her for the first time. She's already a seasoned pro and has been known for many years, already. 😉😊
Ten years old. TEN! What in the world is going on! She is amazing in so many ways! It's hard to comprehend but so easy to just sit back and enjoy. She is the greatest I have ever heard in my life. I'm a metal head, but I love original music and I love talented singers & musicians. This young lady has all of that in spades. Happy Birthday, barefoot Princess! The world is yours!
10 year old Angelina just killing this song. Should be on the radio. I honestly believe these early recordings will be brought back to the prominence they deserve. Thanks to her family for all her exposure to her fans. These will go down in the record books.
There is definitely SOMETHING about her singing THIS song. It's beyond description. It's truly a shame that it is not a staple of her well known songs. I think they would not allow her to alter lyrics that implied a suicide and it was deemed unacceptable by her people as something to have her name associated with. Not sure what she suggested as an alteration for that. But she is very good at that sort of thing (see her version of Back In Black). So this one was leaked to the public. I think it may arguably be one of her finest vocal performances. She really is OUTSTANDING here. Everyone should hear it.
Great reaction dude rock,, but in my "perspective" of this particular masterpiece,, Angelina did this demo for baby fuzz and everybody else covered her demo,,(my opinion),,👣🌬🌎
Another great song by Angelina,she just keeps on surprising me! Another great reaction by you also you just keep on surprising me,don't know how much of that rabbit hole you have left but just keep them coming and I will keep watching,this is a crazy journey we are going on and it just seems to get better with every one! Stay safe yawl.
I believe Angelina recorded 1 or 2 other versions of this demo in London & this was the last recording, 1 week before her 11th Birthday. We don't know for sure, who or why, but someone on Angelina's team didn't like the overtones of suicide at the end, although Baby Face says it is not about suicide. He finally recorded the "original" a couple of years later with a similar arrangement. He has stated that he never heard Angelina's version until after he had recorded it himself. To get the full story, I guess we will have to wait for her 1st Biography. Nice reaction, Dave, this is a top 10 if not #1 for most "Angels."
@@keithserafy It's showing on my computer. I've found that sometimes I have to "sort by" newest comments first to get certain posts to show up, but I'll post it again here for you. Andy Schnell posted, Personally I have given up trying to understand the story why this incredible performance was never officially released. There were a ton of comments on Jordan's (Schnell) last Angelina reaction concerning this song. I am reposting a couple comments which supposedly from people directly involved INCLUDING A COMMENT FROM BABY FUZZ. Devon replied on Schnell Jordan’s video on April 5, 2021.The following was posted by William Johnson on the subject: The thing about the lyrics being a problem with her family is just a rumor, and not why she didn't release it. And while she made several versions of this song, this one was recorded in 2017, just before she turned 11. Kent Nielsen, a friend of the writers and who knows Angelina's family, gives this information about this song, and also about "Shield": Your understanding of “Shield” seems to be everyone’s understanding. But like the John Legend rumor, this is a general misconception. I actually spoke with Ronny Janssen, one of the producers of “Shield” and he told me that the super talented, award-winning producer/songwriter Aksel Carlson wrote the song. Angelina had one line prior to the song being written “Forgive me for all that I am” and Aksel wrote the song from that. Ronny, Aksel and Frida also made the music (lyrics by Baby Fuzz) regarding “I’m still holding out for you”. I am aware of the stories and rumors surrounding this song too. However, I was told by Ronny (again) that her family actually wanted her to sing/release this song, but Ronny and Aksel spoke against it. Also, it was more of a stylistic issue, the song didn’t really fit well with Angelina. They did three recordings of this song, two in December of 2016 and the one that was leaked was recorded on January 3rd 2017. Regarding the lyrics, they already changed some for Angelina’s demo version... they could just as easily have changed the ending part too, if it was an issue. The reason it was taken down was because Angelina’s family had not been given permission to make the demo public, so when it was leaked, they had it removed due to risks of copyright infringements. But, Brandon (Baby Fuzz) really liked Angelina’s version, so he allowed it to stay on UA-cam. All this information comes directly from everyone involved. I also spoke with Brandon Lowry (Baby Fuzz) about this song and he doesn’t seem to understand why there is any controversy surrounding the song. Angelina did the demo in 2017 and didn’t release it due to the song not being the right stylistic choice (which also could explain why she did not sing it again) Ronny and Aksel told Brandon that they did the demo with Angelina, but he wanted to record and release the song himself. There are many theories as to why it was "LEAKED", but it seems the original artist, Baby Fuzz, had only released a demo and it was never officially released. You can read his explanation below (from the video). Baby Fuzz 3 weeks ago Hey! I'm getting lots of messages about this tune so just thought I'd clear the air! So the song was written and produced by me and a few friends in Norway. It was pitched around possibly for another artist to record, and apparently Angelina cut this version around that time (when she was only 10 years old - impressive!). I never heard the demo, though, and we were never approached about her releasing it as far as I know. The song sat for a few years, and then I just decided to put it out with my original demo vocals on. I came across this version after it was out already, and I think it's super cool. I don't think there were any hard feelings or anything, was just a demo that didn't end up getting released on her end. Hope that helps clarify!
Andy Schnell posted: Sarlina A replied to Devon. Devon (and William Johnsen), just one thing to clear up here. Kent Nielsen does not know Angelina's family, all his findings and searching about this song comes from Ronny Janssen, as I have mentioned in posts before. So what was discussed within Angelina's family, is not any of his knowledge. I have cleared that up with him. A couple of things to add, the shopping of this tune, was given to Angelina from the 3 Norwegians, not from Brandon Lowry (Baby Fuzz) himself, who claims he didn't even hear the demo before it was out on UA-cam. One more interesting thing is that Ronny says that the producers and writers of this demo (Ronny, Aksel and Frida), were never contacted about the "suicide" lyrics. That seemed to be no issue for them, the Angelina team seemed to be happy about the outcome of the demo. Ronny also says that these lyrics are not really about suicide, but a metaphorical expression. But I have from another close source that it was indeed discussed within the family. Anyway, it all seems to me to boil down to an issue of rights. The Norwegian trio went on to make Shield for Angelina the same year this was produced, 2017. To clear up the time frame also, this demo was made 3rd Jan 2017. Avicii did his suicide in April 2018, and Brandon Lowry`s original was released Nov. 30th 2018, almost 2 years after this demo. Lastly, I will say that the words about Janssen and Carlson not finding the song a good fit for Angelina, personally I find that hard to understand, and to believe. "Why was Ronny and Askel against the release, that seems to be the heart of the mess." Yes, exactly. And it might suggest that they were already heading down a trail that could lead to a conflict of rights. It might explain why they started Angelina's next project, Shield, straight away.
@@musicluvr70 Yes, I have previously read all these comments previously over the years. I really don't know who to believe. I'm waiting until I hear it from Angelina.
This song could certainly top the charts if played on the radio. Imagine if Angelina re-recorded this song now, at 15+ years old, and re-released it. If it is even possible, she would sing this song even better now. But I don't know how she could improve upon her 10-year-old version. How could anyone else release a cover of this song that would be better than Angelina's version?
Great recording. There has been millions of views, just on different streams. Not sure if you have already seen her "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James cover, but it is just great!
Love the reaction, Dave! I was going to comment on this yesterday, but life got in the way. Yes, this is Angelina at her best … at 10 years old. To answer your question, she signed with Republic Records/UMG. This song has so much speculation and rumor about it that it's hard to know the truth. However, the opinion held by many that her family objected to the lyrics seems unlikely. It refers to the last two lines of the song and the thought that it's about suicide. It really isn't. It's about taking a chance, even if it means possibly drowning. However, if the lyrics were a concern, she easily could have changed that bit. She did change another line in the song, "I been thinking ‘bout your crazy f***ing lies" got changed to "I been thinking 'bout you crazy all the time." So the lyrics issue, as I said, seems unlikely. The more probable issue is one of rights. As far as I know, Angelina never had permission to release the song. I don't know who "leaked" it, but somehow the audio did get leaked and a fan(?) got a copy and created the video you watched. Brandon Lowry (aka Sterling Fox, aka Baby FuzZ) wrote the song along with cowriters Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen while at a songwriting camp in Oslo in 2016. Lowery is a talented songwriter who has written multiple #1 hits and songs for the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Lana Del Ray, Avicii, Adam Lambert, Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha and many more. He tried to get big name artists to record it for two years, before actually recording and releasing it himself in 2018. Lowry says he never heard Angelina's version before he released his. Angelina recorded the audio for this as a demo at least a year before the Baby FuzZ release, so it really is not a cover. I don't know if this was a case of Angelina recording a song she heard and liked, or if someone asked her to do it. Angelina has reportedly said she would never sing the song again. The urban legend surrounding this will, no doubt live on, but you have to agree that this was remarkable. Thanks for the reaction.
Angelina just smokes another one. She’s just so on in this performance and this song has a strong hook. This is at least as impressive as any of her other performances. Btw I like how you’re into the music. That says a much as words and it’s something we all share.
Thanks for your new wonderful reaction, Dave. This is surely one of the songs that Angelina sing best and amazingly and everyone would like it to be one of her songs. Her recording was occasional and brought with it a flood of comment and controversy when Baby FuzZ, who wrote the song, released his demo. Angelina recorded this demo at the age of nearly 11 (only!) and remains an amazing interpretation and it's wonderful to hear it. ❤️❤️ I personally love the scratched and grim version of Angelina's demo, much more than the final version of Lowry.
Dave, isn't that one of the most spectacular songs sung by anyone, let alone a 10-11 year old girl. This one is a big fan favorite of many of us Angels and now you know why. Angelina's vocals on this song are beyond reasoning and just captures your attention from the first note she sings. Love the reaction Dave..
There should be a warning label:
"Caution - Full-Strength Undiluted Angelina Will Very Likely Blow Your Face Off! Do Not Listen for the First Time While Driving or Operating Heavy Machinery!"
Brilliant!!! LMAO
10 years old !!! Angelina's vocals are ridiculous. The beat of the music is amazing. Best vocals from Angelina ever. This song gets better and better. I already listen to it 80 times.
The description "Her voice soars" is SUCH an understatement. How proverbial is it that she ends this video, arms wide, embracing the moon. Like she can soar over the moon.
Think about it,she is only 10 years old in this masterpiece song from her,a voice like a grown woman.
And it's NOT a cover.
Baby Fuzz wrote it, and Angelina cut a demo long before anyone else released it.
Yes, shout out to Baby Fuzz
10... age 10....
Is there another 10 yr old vocalist in history that could have sung this with such emotion and perfection?
Wow, hadn't really listened to this before, 10 years old, amazing as
In the first 5 seconds you know it's going to be special. 1 minute in you know it's awesome and a step above.
As good as it gets at any age...
She sings this absolutely genius at 10.
This is the only song I know of in which the composer (baby fuz) does a cover of his own song. This was leaked and popular quite some time before he recorded the official version.
I was blown away when I heard she was 10 years old when she recorded this. To put this into perspective, 10 years old in the U.S. is 5th grade! Elementary school! 'Nuff said.
last night I had to remind my son (5th grade) to brush his teeth and to brush it well. I can't see my son doing anything like this. LOL.
Your right but another way to describe it just think she may still have some of her baby teeth.
Our barefoot princess is once in a lifetime artist.
And I am so glad it is in mine
One of Angelina's trademarks - overwhelm you as soon as she delivers her first note. Dave sure appeared overwhelmed.
10 years old here!!!!!
Every time I hear this I wish we had choices of multiple thumbs-up .. one just isn't enough.
She's signed with Republic, Dave. As is Beyonce and Sam Smith and and and .. They made a special deal with Angelina and her family. They asked that she is not put out in the music business until she's done with her school, which is sometime this year, I think. Meanwhile, they do covers with her in studio and give her latitude for her to use tiktok and Instagram as she wishes. She has certainly made use of both! If you haven't seen any of her tiktoks, they are worthy, Dave, really .. even if they're short. She's amazing. There is a recent one of House of the Rising Sun which she taped at 5am when she was fooling around with her guitar. It will surprise you .. I promise. She's also done a very recent My Funny Valentine (she did a wonderful one at 10 years old from a couch in her house, mic in hand ..) and this one is mind-blowing because you truly get to hear how extremely stunning her voice is turning out. I believe there is one video that has both .. the early and the recent .. and that is worth seeing for sure.
Enjoyed your reaction and it's nice to see you and see/feel your reaction .. you are a special one, Dave.
the performance that does not exist but will forever be in our mind.
Dave, it’s almost incomprehensible to realize that this radio ready song is being sung by a middle school aged young girl. This is a bona fide master work.
Many have tried and failed, so I won't even try to put her in a box.
Just say I love every thing about this young lady.
Another great reaction by Dave.
So much better then the baby fuzz release. The lyrics to the song fit Angelinas style so much more!! She is AMAZING!! Everything she does is so much better than the originals. She makes every song her own and doesn't try to parrot the original and improves it!! I have never been so impressed or addicted to an artist till I found Angelina. I have never really been a fan of any performer in my 52 years on this earth till I found her. I strive to find and listen to everything she's done or will do!!
"Angelina comes in like a hammer on an anvil and whips it into shape". Wow Dave! you do have a way with words! Are you a poet in your day job?! ;) Loved your analysis of this cover. Definitely one of her masterpieces that should see the light of day and get more exposure. It's too bad about that...maybe we can hope it will happen one day?
This has Grammy WRITTEN all over it. Too bad the controversy that SURROUNDED this song!!
Missed opportunity 4 the Writer & 4 Angelina!!
Her song. She sang it first. Her very, very best vocals!! Genius at TEN!!, and then she went out to play.
I’m not sure why the video you watched had only 200,000 views, but this song is right at the top of the list for those of us who are hardcore fans of Angelina. I think I’ve probably watched it about 100,000 times myself. It’s stunningly good. Not only do Angelina’s vocals so beautifully deliver this song, but it’s a ten year old leading us through this sad, melancholic theme. I don’t know if it’s good or bad not seeing the video performance in the studio. I love watching Angelina sing, but the emotional impact of this song is so strong that watching it come from a young child just does not compute. It’s one of her best.
I was stunned and paralyzed for quite some time after hearing this. I heard and felt many things as she sang but most of all I saw the future of her career. If she can do this at ten years old, what is she going to do as an adult. Well Angelina's just a teenager now and she's showing the world that she can even grow from this astounding performance. Angelina is so very special.
Nice comment Colin ! Well....we won't know what she will give us as a seasoned adult but........man, the trip there is going to be awesome ! Have a great day and go Angelina !!!!
That's a number 1 song.
Speechless!
Hey Dave !! Isn't it amazing how grown up people connect with this young lady? I'm in my 60'S and have NEVER been so captivated ! She truly is music !
This is not a cover, but a collaboration. Angelina was asked by the composer to specifically sing this.
Baby Fuzz released the song himself.
@@stillracer2514 yeah, but after Angelina recorded this. So it's actually an original Angelina song, written by Baby Fuzz, and then covered by whomever came after.
@@stillracer2514 I hope one day they can release this version too ... it's an incredibly nice song.
Angelina at 10 years old giving the soul a gut punch of emotion. My favorite singer's voice is special, heart is special life will be special. Thumbs up Dave.
Great reaction - great song, brought to life by Angelina like no other could! There are many stories about this song, the only thing that we can be sure of - it was a demo audio track, she never sang it again! I'm sure that it has a strange history that we may never discover. All that I know is that it blew me away when I first heard it, it still does after hearing it hundreds of times...
signed with republic records mainly because of stargate music producers who angelina had worked previously with ( shield ) and was very comfortable with...1 of 2 stargate producers said there were only a few people in world that could take a song from start to finish in one take. he then named beyonce , sam smith and angelina as angelina was sitting about 5 ft away blushing...
Angelina's family missed a great opportunity to turn the recording industry on its head.
Rather than sign with a label, they could have easily gone rogue and kept her independent.
Finding investors to cover the cost of production would have been extremely simple, and all of the rewards, other than repaying investors, would have gone to Angelina.
Why would it have been important? Because it would've opened the door very wide to other independent artists and wrested away the monopolistic control of the big labels.
The music industry has been gravely detrimental to the creativity and originality of the artists and the music they're supposed to represent.
Isn’t she from another planet? No one brings out so many emotions is so many songs so far… her emotion per song hit ratio is 100%.
A real masterpiece. She created her own virgin version of this song here, which had no history yet at this time, like her other covers have. Impressive! Of course we respect here decision to never sing this song again, but it hurts never see her singing it.
Excellent reaction, just wait til they push the Go Button, man are we in for a treat! God Bless!
Angelina - The human jukebox
Loved your reaction.Her voice , singing, and emotion is good for the mind and soul. There is hope!
Angelina Jordan on Dec 23rd she will perform an online live concert. Buy tickets on her website / original channel! Top musicians and interview with Angelina as well!
Great reaction Dave. This should have been a big hit but the world was not ready for an 11 year old (she sang this one week before her 11th birthday) to be on top of the charts. I believe Angelina's course in life has been laid out and this performance will be an important part of the story when books are written and movies made about the greatest vocalist ever, Angelina Jordan Astar.
Great observation Andy! I hope I'll be around as it unfolds!
the most beautiful song ever sung by a child
Grate reaction Dave, I could not have broken it down better myself.
Stylistically this is the One.. it’s like it all came together so well on this rendition. Angelina’s Past present and future styles.
It sounds so current but old school at the same Time.. Only Angelina can do that..
Fabulous reaction! Angelina nailed it and gave us a different taste and insight into the range of her prodigious talents. Angelina, your facial reactions and reaction comments are spot on and rank among my favorite music video reactions to watch. Angelina never fails to deliver the goods and she is just getting started in her career. I look forward to decades of great music and performances from this young super star.
This is in my top 5 of Angelina songs. Love it . Thanks Dave.
This song is part of the legend about Angelina. If she had put it out it would have been an original, but she newer did. Someone leaked it, we dont know who or why. I hope someday Angelina will tell the story about what happen.
The way I understand it is that the family was not happy about that last line in the song about suicidal words. This has only appeared on you tube in the last year . That is the reason why it is marked as leaked.
@@jeffreylevack4009 the video had been on and off from UA-cam on various channels long before it's present publication, and the suicidal reason is a wide spread myth without substantial support
@@YozhikvTumane the reason I said this is because I heard this song a year ago and was taken off before reappearing a month th later . I asked about this in on of her fan clubs. Fans that have following her from 2014 and have contact with the family had a full explanation. I can even tell you the background of BabyFuzz.
Don't know who leaked it, but I know why it was leaked. It was to good to never be heard!!
Dave...PLEASE do Angelinas "Above the Water" song! mind blowing !
This is SUCH A BEAUTIFUL song, suits ANGELina so good...,
and YES, I agree, the last bit is absolutely STUNNING
Natural Talent sung with pure heart and a Love of music. All that wrapped up in her confidence to share her joy with others. She is a pure joy. She is a genuine talent but is so humble and real. I'm not, I see this little girl come out and at 7 she humbles the Music industry by reminding people what real Music sounds like, Then she Shamed them by covering stuff they are doing now and she does it Better. As the fennel thing. She takes the crown of Queen of Music and does it 15 years old by writing her own Song Million Miles. For me Million miles also should be taken by the rest of the Music industry, those that put on that Horror fest they called the 2020 Grammy awards as a statement for how fare Below the bar of excellence they have fallen. Her Pure love of Music and Real talent with out need to Placate or make political or social hate a Tool in her music should Shame the industry. This here is what we should expect and Demand. I hope the industry does not make her bend to them. For now, I say Long Live The Barefoot Queen.
I think it's been taken away many times from UA-cam because it was leaked, but luckily someone reupload it.
This song by Angelina is absolutely extraordinary, here she also shows how much feeling she can put into a song. Her interpretation of the meaning of the text is terrific.
I couldn't agree more !
I read a quote from Angelina that after recording it she had second thoughts about it. The hint of suicide was what she didn't like and said she didn't want to sing it again.
This emotion is so true. It hard for me to believe if anyone else could bring this kind of emotion to me from this song. And your reaction is true as well. Thank you for this great reaction.
The low views may have something to do with the fact that she did not release this one , becuase of the darkness of the lyrics. The reason for the leaked video ,even though this one of her most amazing epic performances at just 10 years old.
It isn't actually a cover. She sang it on a demo for the composer (BabyFuzz) who was shopping it around and recorded his version a couple of years later. It is highly reminiscent of hers.
Any “cover” of this song is a cover OF Angelina’s version. She set the bar for this song, and I can’t imagine it being eclipsed by anyone. ❤️
@@peterhormell1511 That was my impression. :)
I don’t think she actually did this demo for Baby Fuzz because he actually did his own demo which he later released after he got no interest for the song. The people Angelina was working with on her song “Shield” had her do this demo, I’m not sure of their motion at the time, because Baby Fuzz was at the same writing camp at the time, maybe they worked with him too. I get the feeling that they never even approached Angelina to acquire the rights for this song, but I think they knew it could be a hit, so they leaked it on UA-cam, but this is why there is such controversy over the song and it’s leaked release.
I think that if Republic Records was interested enough they could acquire the rights and Angelina could change it to her satisfaction and it could be released, then everyone evolved would benefit, since Baby Fuzz’s release of the song was a flop!
This is actually an Angelina original. Baby Fuzz used her version when he released his song. All after her are covers. Consider ten years old when she sings this.
You could say that... but it was still written by Baby Fuzz
@@SeanBressie , ehh... half the songs being sung are written by people other than the ones singing them.
@@musicluvr70 True... Just didn't want to leave out who wrote this one.
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Yes he wrote. He is a wonderful song writer. He released around two years ago. His version had around twenty thousand views last time I looked.
Baby was definitely did not sing it anywhere near as good as Angelina did!!
As always, awesome reaction....this 1st done by Angelina for baby fuzz but turned it down by family. But some how got leaked.....
One of her best, shook!! Put all her feelings into it, a mere child. So impressive.
(I've heard the Views number was skewed because several vidoes were taken down and finally it was left up. I don't know if the 'take downs' were family related - that's what we've been led to believe because of the 'mature subject matter'. If that was true, I think the family should release this now and ask the LEAKED video be removed - thus reducing count-numbers, of course. But I think in years ago, that number will explode.)
I hope in her years ahead, this will be a live-performance gem she trots out to blow the roof off again, and again and again. The bad thing about this - just like you needing a break, needing a breath - ain't gonna be possible for those of us in the audience.
Have you heard cover versions using the same backing track? Or could this be her band's backing? I can see this being similar to her on-stage SHIELD combo's makeup.
This is a stank face song if I ever heard one. Amazing!!!
Thanks Dave, this is one of my favorite Angelina songs!!!!!!
She is a phenomenon. After finding Angelina by accident, I am a true supporter of her humbling talent.
Amazing reaction!
Love Angelina!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Waiting for more!!!
Great reaction to talented Angelina and astonishing delivery of this song compared to Baby Fuzz version
Angelina is signed to Republic Records. I believe they are a subsidiary of UMG.
You are correct.
Ten year old Angelina already displays that she has a much larger and more comprehensive vocal tool box and color palette than most adult veteran singers do. Her maturity level is decades beyond a person her age. Her hyper sensitive intuition, feel and emotional connection with the lyrics is unmatched. Her vocal mastery is at an elite master class level and she’s still only fifteen years old.
Well The Princess strikes again and slays the song
Hello Dave. 100%+ Outstanding Music Reaction!!! On the Verge of Speechless here. Miss. Jordan has done it again. OMG!!! No Way... U are so kind to others & help make life special in the process. So Fantastic here on your Studio Channel. We walked away Smiling, Thank you so Much Dave... Stay Safe Friend!!! DD. "Ps. Thank you Miss. Jordan"
She’s the best!! The first time that I saw her was she was 6 years old!!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ I can count the number of 10 year olds who have recorded vocals this impressive on one finger.
And Dave just listened to her. 😉
@@musicluvr70 Correct!
Perfectly said..one finger
I do hope this one day gets released properly as a single as it would show the world what they have been missing. It is truly incredible and my favourite track by her although there are about 50 close behind!
This is a hidden gem, she refused to release it, this was leaked years after she recorded it, she also refuses to sing it again, crazy
Think it’s the suicide reference ?? It is so so good.
Many feel this is the most unique performance she has ever done, and that
includes taking into account her powerful version of 'I Put A Spell On You'.
Had her mom allowed this to be released, it would have been a #1 song,
for sure. Her mom didn't like the lyrics that described a drowning suicide
and put the 'kabosh' on it.
Great reaction!
I had to come back to watch your STINK-FACE on this one... Song is now 5 yrs old next week!!!! Still my pre 2020 favorite !!!!!
I still insist, had she performed this song, and Shield, at AGT Champioms, she would have won the show-not that it truly matters, since true talent will always rise to the top. 🙂🙂❤❤
Not likely David, she was not going to win from Day 1 considering she and her family would not be roped into one of their AGT/Simon contracts... glad they didn't.
@@CarlD70 I completely disagree with you. While I understand Simon's desire to control every musical artist, in the end, the viewers still vote.
@@davidgoldstein1526, The viewers didn't vote on The Champions version of AGT. There were supposedly
"50 Super Fans" that remained anonymous, that supposedly voted. Howie mentions them to Angelina after her "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" performance. That's a real easy way to get the results you want, and why I stopped watching any AGT shows.
Honest to God, I believe that the single greatest thing that has happened in Angelina's career this far, is her NOT winning AGT The Champions. Now she can stay true to herself, while at the same time having had the whole world experiencing her talent. That's a big win-win imo. Regards from Norway :-)
@@poolhallshark in one respect, I agree with you. I feel, however, that she was cheated and it was due to her song choice.
After she got the golden buzzer for Bohemian Rhapsody, she should have switched lanes and done something different.
There are plenty of contestants who were wonderfully talented. The mistake they all made was making every song after that sound the same.
Courtney Hadein killed it on her first showing. After that,she should have shown how well she can sing 'softer' songs. She has a wonderful voice, but railroaded herself, and it cost her.
Just my opinion. I do believe,however,winning AGT would have opened up the American market more.
As unbelievable as it sounds, there are many people on UA-cam who do res turn videos and are hearing her for the first time.
She's already a seasoned pro and has been known for many years, already.
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Great reaction. Just found one she did that I think is amazing. She does a cover of queen " The show must go on" . Would love to see you react to it.
Ten years old. TEN! What in the world is going on! She is amazing in so many ways! It's hard to comprehend but so easy to just sit back and enjoy. She is the greatest I have ever heard in my life. I'm a metal head, but I love original music and I love talented singers & musicians. This young lady has all of that in spades. Happy Birthday, barefoot Princess! The world is yours!
I like it
the intense end... similar impact to TAKE ME TO THE RIVER>>>> TOSS ME IN THE WATER.... similar born again reference...NOT suicide.
So good, talented beyond words. Great reaction
10 year old Angelina just killing this song. Should be on the radio. I honestly believe these early recordings will be brought back to the prominence they deserve. Thanks to her family for all her exposure to her fans. These will go down in the record books.
There is definitely SOMETHING about her singing THIS song. It's beyond description. It's truly a shame that it is not a staple of her well known songs. I think they would not allow her to alter lyrics that implied a suicide and it was deemed unacceptable by her people as something to have her name associated with. Not sure what she suggested as an alteration for that. But she is very good at that sort of thing (see her version of Back In Black). So this one was leaked to the public. I think it may arguably be one of her finest vocal performances. She really is OUTSTANDING here. Everyone should hear it.
Absolutely one of Angelina's best, in my all time top 5. Great reaction Dave! So glad to see you get to this!
Great reaction dude rock,, but in my "perspective" of this particular masterpiece,, Angelina did this demo for baby fuzz and everybody else covered her demo,,(my opinion),,👣🌬🌎
….. Angelicalina ❤️.
Great Reaction, don't change you style. Prefect way to do Angalina because she always will leave you speechless by the end of the song.
Another great song by Angelina,she just keeps on surprising me! Another great reaction by you also you just keep on surprising me,don't know how much of that rabbit hole you have left but just keep them coming and I will keep watching,this is a crazy journey we are going on and it just seems to get better with every one! Stay safe yawl.
❤️ your reaction Dave 👍🙂
Great review, as always. Your apreciation for her comes through strong.
She just lays me out in two notes.
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This one is so amazing and beautiful. Love Your reaction Dave. Ann from Norway.
I believe Angelina recorded 1 or 2 other versions of this demo in London & this was the last recording, 1 week before her 11th Birthday. We don't know for sure, who or why, but someone on Angelina's team didn't like the overtones of suicide at the end, although Baby Face says it is not about suicide. He finally recorded the "original" a couple of years later with a similar arrangement. He has stated that he never heard Angelina's version until after he had recorded it himself. To get the full story, I guess we will have to wait for her 1st Biography. Nice reaction, Dave, this is a top 10 if not #1 for most "Angels."
Read my comment, with the explanation I find most plausible. It was posted about an hour after yours I believe.
He never heard Angelina's version? Yeah, that's why the version he released, is not a similar arrangement, it's a blatant copy.
@@musicluvr70 Seems to have disappeared.
@@keithserafy It's showing on my computer. I've found that sometimes I have to "sort by" newest comments first to get certain posts to show up, but I'll post it again here for you.
Andy Schnell posted,
Personally I have given up trying to understand the story why this incredible performance was never officially released. There were a ton of comments on Jordan's (Schnell) last Angelina reaction concerning this song. I am reposting a couple comments which supposedly from people directly involved INCLUDING A COMMENT FROM BABY FUZZ. Devon replied on Schnell Jordan’s video on April 5, 2021.The following was posted by William Johnson on the subject: The thing about the lyrics being a problem with her family is just a rumor, and not why she didn't release it. And while she made several versions of this song, this one was recorded in 2017, just before she turned 11. Kent Nielsen, a friend of the writers and who knows Angelina's family, gives this information about this song, and also about "Shield": Your understanding of “Shield” seems to be everyone’s understanding. But like the John Legend rumor, this is a general misconception. I actually spoke with Ronny Janssen, one of the producers of “Shield” and he told me that the super talented, award-winning producer/songwriter Aksel Carlson wrote the song. Angelina had one line prior to the song being written “Forgive me for all that I am” and Aksel wrote the song from that. Ronny, Aksel and Frida also made the music (lyrics by Baby Fuzz) regarding “I’m still holding out for you”. I am aware of the stories and rumors surrounding this song too. However, I was told by Ronny (again) that her family actually wanted her to sing/release this song, but Ronny and Aksel spoke against it. Also, it was more of a stylistic issue, the song didn’t really fit well with Angelina. They did three recordings of this song, two in December of 2016 and the one that was leaked was recorded on January 3rd 2017. Regarding the lyrics, they already changed some for Angelina’s demo version... they could just as easily have changed the ending part too, if it was an issue. The reason it was taken down was because Angelina’s family had not been given permission to make the demo public, so when it was leaked, they had it removed due to risks of copyright infringements. But, Brandon (Baby Fuzz) really liked Angelina’s version, so he allowed it to stay on UA-cam. All this information comes directly from everyone involved. I also spoke with Brandon Lowry (Baby Fuzz) about this song and he doesn’t seem to understand why there is any controversy surrounding the song. Angelina did the demo in 2017 and didn’t release it due to the song not being the right stylistic choice (which also could explain why she did not sing it again) Ronny and Aksel told Brandon that they did the demo with Angelina, but he wanted to record and release the song himself. There are many theories as to why it was "LEAKED", but it seems the original artist, Baby Fuzz, had only released a demo and it was never officially released. You can read his explanation below (from the video). Baby Fuzz 3 weeks ago Hey! I'm getting lots of messages about this tune so just thought I'd clear the air! So the song was written and produced by me and a few friends in Norway. It was pitched around possibly for another artist to record, and apparently Angelina cut this version around that time (when she was only 10 years old - impressive!). I never heard the demo, though, and we were never approached about her releasing it as far as I know. The song sat for a few years, and then I just decided to put it out with my original demo vocals on. I came across this version after it was out already, and I think it's super cool. I don't think there were any hard feelings or anything, was just a demo that didn't end up getting released on her end. Hope that helps clarify!
Andy Schnell posted:
Sarlina A replied to Devon.
Devon (and William Johnsen), just one thing to clear up here. Kent Nielsen does not know Angelina's family, all his findings and searching about this song comes from Ronny Janssen, as I have mentioned in posts before. So what was discussed within Angelina's family, is not any of his knowledge. I have cleared that up with him. A couple of things to add, the shopping of this tune, was given to Angelina from the 3 Norwegians, not from Brandon Lowry (Baby Fuzz) himself, who claims he didn't even hear the demo before it was out on UA-cam. One more interesting thing is that Ronny says that the producers and writers of this demo (Ronny, Aksel and Frida), were never contacted about the "suicide" lyrics. That seemed to be no issue for them, the Angelina team seemed to be happy about the outcome of the demo. Ronny also says that these lyrics are not really about suicide, but a metaphorical expression. But I have from another close source that it was indeed discussed within the family. Anyway, it all seems to me to boil down to an issue of rights. The Norwegian trio went on to make Shield for Angelina the same year this was produced, 2017. To clear up the time frame also, this demo was made 3rd Jan 2017. Avicii did his suicide in April 2018, and Brandon Lowry`s original was released Nov. 30th 2018, almost 2 years after this demo. Lastly, I will say that the words about Janssen and Carlson not finding the song a good fit for Angelina, personally I find that hard to understand, and to believe. "Why was Ronny and Askel against the release, that seems to be the heart of the mess." Yes, exactly. And it might suggest that they were already heading down a trail that could lead to a conflict of rights. It might explain why they started Angelina's next project, Shield, straight away.
@@musicluvr70 Yes, I have previously read all these comments previously over the years. I really don't know who to believe. I'm waiting until I hear it from Angelina.
This one hits the feels!
This song could certainly top the charts if played on the radio. Imagine if Angelina re-recorded this song now, at 15+ years old, and re-released it. If it is even possible, she would sing this song even better now. But I don't know how she could improve upon her 10-year-old version. How could anyone else release a cover of this song that would be better than Angelina's version?
Great recording. There has been millions of views, just on different streams. Not sure if you have already seen her "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James cover, but it is just great!
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Love the reaction, Dave! I was going to comment on this yesterday, but life got in the way. Yes, this is Angelina at her best … at 10 years old. To answer your question, she signed with Republic Records/UMG.
This song has so much speculation and rumor about it that it's hard to know the truth. However, the opinion held by many that her family objected to the lyrics seems unlikely. It refers to the last two lines of the song and the thought that it's about suicide. It really isn't. It's about taking a chance, even if it means possibly drowning. However, if the lyrics were a concern, she easily could have changed that bit. She did change another line in the song, "I been thinking ‘bout your crazy f***ing lies" got changed to "I been thinking 'bout you crazy all the time." So the lyrics issue, as I said, seems unlikely.
The more probable issue is one of rights. As far as I know, Angelina never had permission to release the song. I don't know who "leaked" it, but somehow the audio did get leaked and a fan(?) got a copy and created the video you watched.
Brandon Lowry (aka Sterling Fox, aka Baby FuzZ) wrote the song along with cowriters Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen while at a songwriting camp in Oslo in 2016. Lowery is a talented songwriter who has written multiple #1 hits and songs for the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Lana Del Ray, Avicii, Adam Lambert, Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha and many more. He tried to get big name artists to record it for two years, before actually recording and releasing it himself in 2018. Lowry says he never heard Angelina's version before he released his.
Angelina recorded the audio for this as a demo at least a year before the Baby FuzZ release, so it really is not a cover. I don't know if this was a case of Angelina recording a song she heard and liked, or if someone asked her to do it. Angelina has reportedly said she would never sing the song again.
The urban legend surrounding this will, no doubt live on, but you have to agree that this was remarkable.
Thanks for the reaction.
Glad you're finally here
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Angelina just smokes another one. She’s just so on in this performance and this song has a strong hook. This is at least as impressive as any of her other performances. Btw I like how you’re into the music. That says a much as words and it’s something we all share.
❤️ Angie ❤️
Thanks for your new wonderful reaction, Dave. This is surely one of the songs that Angelina sing best and amazingly and everyone would like it to be one of her songs.
Her recording was occasional and brought with it a flood of comment and controversy when Baby FuzZ, who wrote the song, released his demo.
Angelina recorded this demo at the age of nearly 11 (only!) and remains an amazing interpretation and it's wonderful to hear it. ❤️❤️ I personally love the scratched and grim version of Angelina's demo, much more than the final version of Lowry.
Beautiful!!!