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Old Enough at Last | Angelina Jordan | Fan Tribute | News/Updates since Sept 2023 Publication

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
  • This fan tribute video was inspired by, and dedicated to, Angelina Jordan, AND her many passionate, adoring and longtime fans. Her fans had been waiting, patiently, for what seemed like forever for her to release her first record-label album or EP, which was finally released in July 2023 - AT LAST! - and is called Old Enough.
    Just before the EP was released, it occurred to me that the Etta James classic At Last (which Angelina has covered several times) fit the moment. I modified the lyrics and posted them on a couple of Facebook fan clubs and got a positive response ... and fellow Angel Peter Hormell suggested it be sung. I ended up recording myself, with a karaoke track of the music, and uploaded it (call it Version 1.0) to UA-cam - my first time ever singing publicly. Angelina has a way of inspiring her fans to be better people, and for me, to be creative and step outside my comfort zone. Version 1.0 is available elsewhere on this channel.
    Thinking the song deserved better, I got the idea to see if some other fans and reactors might agree to join in a collaborative video, singing the lyrics - and they did! Peter and I knew we needed someone with video editing skills, and contacted Pontus Osterlin (Wrapped in a Warm Blanket podcast, and a reactor himself) and he agreed to take part, and Pontus suggested this could be done in a Zoom-like ‘choir’. So our 3-person team worked over several weeks to put this together - it was a challenge, but such a joy, and Pontus is, literally, AMAZING.
    Along the way, we thought that it might be nice to have real accompaniment, and fortunately Ludger Funke agreed to play piano - he is also amazing, as you can see in the video. Also throughout, I kept tweaking and improving the lyrics, and at one point Zoemi Nelson ably assisted in getting them to the final version.
    THANK YOU to ALL who participated. And most of all, thank you to Angelina for being the incredible, inspiring, hard-working artist and loving soul that you are.
    The UA-cam version was published on a very special day - September 22, 2023, the day of Angelina’s first ever US concert as a headliner, and several of us who took part watched the premiere over breakfast in Portsmouth New Hampshire, after just having met one another for the first time.
    The original UA-cam version of this video can be found here:
    • Old Enough At Last - A...
    Pontus later created a Tiktok version of this fan tribute, in early November, 2023, which can be found here:
    www.tiktok.com/@steve_ackerma...
    As noted in the above video, and memorably for me and all participants - later that month Angelina noticed the Tiktok version, “liked”, “Favorited” and commented…..such a joy!
    The wonder has continued into 2024, as Angelina’s Grandma Mery has posted the Tiktok version on to her Tiktok “story” 4 times (so far) as of publication of the above video - which is itself based on a recording of her Tiktok story on May 26, 2024.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @peterhormell1511
    @peterhormell1511 Місяць тому +10

    This was a wonderful project to take part in. It was the first of many to show the Astar’s how much we love and appreciate Angelina.
    Angelina has a unique and caring fan base, but her fan base is following one very special woman.
    Thank you for posting this update Steve.

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  Місяць тому +4

      Hi Peter - it was a joy to work on this with you and Pontus. And as I wrote in the Description - it wouldn't have happened if you hadn't suggested the lyrics be performed in the first place!

  • @udostrohschen49
    @udostrohschen49 Місяць тому +6

    I love you angels❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ClaudioMarcucci7756
    @ClaudioMarcucci7756 Місяць тому +7

    I love it infinitely! 💛🧡❤

  • @fande...7006
    @fande...7006 Місяць тому +4

    A happy team and a touching reaction from Angelina😊

  • @Bronxlenny3591
    @Bronxlenny3591 Місяць тому +8

    This is so wonderful and heartwarming Steve.... look at what our love and devotion to her has done for her and all of us!

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +1

      I'm thinking we fans can never equal the amount of joy and love that AJ has provided us, collectively, but if we each do a small part - especially if it means passing on some of it through acts of kindness to others - perhaps we can come close some day 😇♥️

    • @Bronxlenny3591
      @Bronxlenny3591 28 днів тому +1

      Agree totally

  • @mikehaun5690
    @mikehaun5690 Місяць тому +7

    Love it, Steve. I also appreciate that Mery keeps us in touch with the family's interactions, which is so inspiring.

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому

      Mery is amazing, isn't she?? Her 10 years worth now of countless videos of AJ and her whole family are just priceless.

  • @zweibrucker
    @zweibrucker Місяць тому +7

    Wow, Mr Ackerman you and your fellow. choir mates have contributed so much to the energy of this day. Thanks!

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому

      Angels are the best, and those who worked on this and took part were wonderful ❤

  • @victorvinas6497
    @victorvinas6497 Місяць тому +8

    This is wonderful Steve !!! And to have Angelina giving a shout out is a very rare event. Congratulation !!!!

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому

      She said she was the most luckiest person to have us angels, but we're the luckiest ones! 😇♥️

    • @victorvinas6497
      @victorvinas6497 28 днів тому +1

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg we certainly are !!

  • @sigisigi4509
    @sigisigi4509 Місяць тому +6

    ...wonderful...love this...❤... Greatings from Berlin...

  • @pontusosterlin1966
    @pontusosterlin1966 Місяць тому +7

    Lovely to see 🥰

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  Місяць тому +2

      @@pontusosterlin1966 Pontus you were a huge part of this - you put a lot of time into the editing and production work, as well as helping with initial contacts of angels and the planning and execution of the whole effort. The quality of both the UA-cam and Tiktok versions are a clear reflection of the love and care you put into producing them 😇♥️.

    • @pontusosterlin1966
      @pontusosterlin1966 Місяць тому +1

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg ❤️⭐️

  • @adairmartin
    @adairmartin Місяць тому +9

    That was. Cute!

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  Місяць тому +6

      @@adairmartin Thanks Adair. I think (!). Fortunately Angelina took this in the spirit intended, created and performed to send her love and admiration 😇♥️. Because musically, while we had a few wonderful singers, we also had a number of, um, non-singers, like me. If she was to listen to this solely musically ... I picture AJ with expressions like we saw from her in that now famous kindergarten Christmas sing along 🤨.

    • @claudest-gelais8456
      @claudest-gelais8456 Місяць тому +5

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Kindergarten Christmas sing along, that was so precious😆

    • @robertbiron
      @robertbiron Місяць тому +6

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Don't be so modest Steve, you did exactly what was needed perfectly for that part, you spoke from the heart, and a great job in the Choir too. But the main thing is that you touched Angelina's heart and that's what touched my heart. Good Job! 👍👌🫶

  • @ysteindrge8394
    @ysteindrge8394 Місяць тому +5

    Nice made❤

  • @rogergraetzer5992
    @rogergraetzer5992 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks you Steve for this great compilation video from At Last speziell Lyrics for AJ And the Awesome ending for the AJ Angels and Angelinas lovely BYE 👋 😀😃😊! I will post it in all my Angelina chats Now 👍👌👏💖☮️✌️🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🙋‍♂️!

  • @anazac
    @anazac Місяць тому +6

    👏👏👏❤❤❤💎💎💎👑👑👑

  • @berithenback3590
    @berithenback3590 Місяць тому +3

    Du är en underbar sångerska och sprider underbar musik, jag blir alltid berörd, det är mycket känslor som väller fram. Jag önskar dig all lycka till i livet och i framtiden ❤❤❤

  • @lindathompson3982
    @lindathompson3982 Місяць тому +13

    Thank you all so much.❤❤❤❤

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому

      This was done as a thank you to Angelina from ALL her angels, and in part as well TO angels, especially those who have followed her for many years (unlike me). 😇♥️

  • @PITA-kd2jn
    @PITA-kd2jn Місяць тому +4

    That was awesome! And loved the ending!

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +1

      Thank you - adding the California Dreamin' "bye" from Angelina was all Pontus! 😇❤

    • @PITA-kd2jn
      @PITA-kd2jn 28 днів тому +1

      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg That was an awesome idea. That's definitely her most enthusiastic "bye." Great project, I'm glad she got to enjoy it.

  • @jeffreylevack4009
    @jeffreylevack4009 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you Steve. You sing quite well. Did not even know that you have a channel. I have subbed.

  • @claudest-gelais8456
    @claudest-gelais8456 Місяць тому +19

    Thanks Steve and all those who participated. What an honour to be recognized by Angelina. You must be in 7th Heaven🥰

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  Місяць тому +6

      Hi Claude - it was a joy to make this, and believe me I felt like I was floating for a week or two after Angelina posted her comment - I bet others who took part felt something similar. To know something we did touched her, even if that amounts to just a tiny fraction of the joy she gives and love she shows us, feels extremely precious.

    • @claudest-gelais8456
      @claudest-gelais8456 Місяць тому +3

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg It's a moment you'll never forget for sure. Well worth all the work you and all others have put in 🥰

  • @emk4a7
    @emk4a7 Місяць тому +12

    👍😊😊😇🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @robertsilva631
    @robertsilva631 Місяць тому +11

    i am so glad Angelina saw this and commented :)

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +2

      We all were. If I could have done a cartwheel after seeing her response, I would have ! 😇♥️

  • @andyschnell58
    @andyschnell58 Місяць тому +19

    Steve, thanks for the update. Fabulous to be recognized by Angelina and Mery. Well done 👏

  • @nestordepoli
    @nestordepoli Місяць тому +8

    Wow that was great, thank you very much Steve and all the Angels who participated, it was a beautiful demonstration of love and Angelina with her beautiful messages, what an honor, they touched the heart of our very special Idol, that is wonderful. I'm excited, thank you very much and Angelina forever.

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +1

      We were so fortunate that Angelina saw this - we had a feeling she would like it ❤

  • @aryachow
    @aryachow Місяць тому +10

    It is indeed special that Angelina saw this and knows how much her Angels love her.❤❤❤❤👣

  • @RichardBourne
    @RichardBourne Місяць тому +20

    Thank you good Sir for this, as well as the idea and execution of this fabulous tribute to Ms. Angelina Jordan "Astar". Thanks also for the links on all the platforms, lastly thanks to all the amazing voices, in this collaboration, that warms my heart. ♾Rb

    • @danilozaccaria9271
      @danilozaccaria9271 Місяць тому +2

      I wish I could have been part of this. Anyway, I sang along while watching the video trying to catch the modified lyrics. I'll listen to it again and again till I get'em all and then I'll play it with my guitar( Betsy). Koodos to you and everybody who worked together to set this up. It's quite clear the reason why we're called the "ANGELS". 👍👍👍👏👏👏🫶🫶🫶👋

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +2

      @@danilozaccaria9271I would LOVE to see a recording of you and Betsy performing this song! 😇♥️

    • @danilozaccaria9271
      @danilozaccaria9271 28 днів тому

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg unfortunatly I don't have a PC.just a smart( sort of) phone. Maybe through email or whatsup. Feasible?🫶👋

    • @danilozaccaria9271
      @danilozaccaria9271 28 днів тому +1

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg PS. I'm having troubles detecting the modified lyrics. Do you have them? 👋

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  28 днів тому +3

      @@danilozaccaria9271 Certainly! Here they are:
      At last
      My Love Don’t Let Me Go
      Those lonely days are over
      You’ve filled our lives with song
      Oh yeah yeah
      At last
      The skies above are Diamond blue
      In our heart's a supernova
      That’s her sayin’ Now I'm the Fool
      We found a dream named Angelina
      A dream that we all call our own
      We found a thrill to press our ears to
      A thrill that we have never known
      Oh yeah, yeah
      You sang, you sang
      Oh and then the spell was cast
      Now we angels are in heaven
      You’re Old Enough
      At last!

  • @robertbiron
    @robertbiron Місяць тому +16

    Thank you Steve for the update, It warms my heart to know that Angelina and Mery saw this tribute and gave recognition, but I hope she understands that it carries with it all the love and intentions of thousands of her angels who did not participate. Now I'll have to watch it again because I had something in my eye's. 😂

  • @artfartzy
    @artfartzy Місяць тому +2

    How did you come up with this idea ? :)

    • @SteveAckerman-ly3qg
      @SteveAckerman-ly3qg  Місяць тому +1

      @@artfartzy Its in the Description! 😇It evolved ....

    • @artfartzy
      @artfartzy Місяць тому

      @@SteveAckerman-ly3qg thx 👍🏻