Angelina Jordan "Suspicious Minds" - Vocal Coach Reaction!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In this video, I'm excited to be doing another vocal coach reaction to the amazing Angelina Jordan! Some of you have recommended that I hear her version of “Suspicious Minds” which was originally performed by Elvis Presley.
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This girl has the best support the industry has to offer from Republic Records/Universal Music Group, and a special thanks to Rob Christie, AJ's genius A&R person at RR, and Stargate Production Co. (Beyonce, Rihanna, Sam Smith). When you combine those attributes with the Angelina Jordan's unequalled talent and the support and love from her remarkable family how could she not be the greatest signature storytelling vocalist of all time?
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.
Good morning, Vanessa. For Angelina Jordan, it is all about the story. So she took the bridge for her start and with great compassion for everyone in the story, she lays it bare. The truth. Not hidden under the party vibe. Sung more like the original writer of the song intended. Have you seen Angelina's newly released original? "Love Don't Let Me Go." Go for it. Grandma Ellen, off to breakfast.
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"Trust is Always Earned... Never Given!." - Kind & Humble Author [ Ms. Angelina "Magical Barefoot Jazz Vocalist" Jordan ] Unknown "All Smiles"
This song she does really beautiful. Just a nice tone and good diction And a shout out to Juliette.
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In Angelina's case I respectfully disagree.... She was born with it.
She was born with it, but she practices and takes advice. And yet, she always has the last say in the arrangement and (as she says) makes her covers her own.
Don't discount the hard work with vocal training that she is obviously doing. She has an amazing talent, but she hones her craft extensively. Look at her breathing difference from this song to gloomy Sunday. Light years in difference. She works daily with a voice coach
@@johnhurtmewhere does the info about a voice coach come from? I have never heard that.
Video of 18 month old Angelina singing with a mic and know what to do with it!
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True. I have never heard about her working with a vocal coach daily. From what I’ve read and heard she is primarily self taught. She had worked with vocal teachers at her school program but from what I’ve read it was mainly to provide techniques to protect her voice. I also read that by the time she was 10 they said there was nothing more to teach her because she was so far advanced. Her mother apparently didn’t want her to work with a coach because she was afraid they would try to change her style.
A lot of her vocal education came from studying the singing greats on RUclips as early as 3 years old.
Born with immense physical, ability, guided by family and spiritual connection, honed with determination, hard work and love of people and singing, is resulting in a generational talent.
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I believe she released this the week the Elvis film came out. Lots of Elvis references in this video
Well there's this about it... now, I know what the song is about. I never really 'heard' the words before.
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"Suspicious Minds" was written, recorded and released in 1967 by Mark James. Elvis released his rendition in 1968.
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Sorry my mistake. Mark James 1968, Elvis 1969.@@youcansing2vanessae.vocalcoach
Angelina sings because she loves it. She doesn’t sing to show off her capabilities. She sings the songs she does because she loves them. Angelina sings with her heart.
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Tiny Little Girl
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.
Thanks for sharing this!
Pavlov's Dogs or Angelina's Angels? Angelina is a beautiful young woman with an ability to reach into the innermost depths of your mind on a level with what is known as a "shaman". AJ makes one feel her words and sounds. In the past we may have felt a similar sensation with maybe one song from an artist, but AJ encompasses the ability to conjure up this sensation with every performance. There is a synergy between her looks, sounds, and gestures, and her abilities to activate your senses, therefore; just seeing a picture of her is enough to bring tears to one’s eyes, we are indeed, Angelina's Angels.
Vanessa, you brought up a question that Angelina evokes from many of us, "What am I doing with my life?" She has that effect because she is so clear about what her life's goal is (paraphrased): "To bring love to the world through my music".
We might then want to ask ourselves, "What is my life's goal?"
Who knows where that may lead?
Hi Vanessa 👋. Wonderful reaction to 16 Angelina. She’s a phenom. She dropped her official single from RR on May 5th. Angie said she wrote this about LOVE itself and not about being in love but her talking to LOVE. Deep lyrics for a 17 yr old. It's called "Love don't let me go". Please buy and react to it. Whe will drop her official album in June after she graduates High school. God bless you 🙏. ✝️❤🙂👍
Thanks for your comment and suggestion. I will add that to my list! 👍😊🎤
Angelina got it right, this is the way the song should have been sung. Elvis rocked it too much.
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I think Elvis would be so proud of her rendition !
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If you haven`t already, you need to listen to her singing Summertime at Norways got talent, 8 years old. She won because her sound and her performance was amazingly good , out of this world for such a young person. Never get enough of listening to her covers and her wonderful originals. Ann from Norway
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I think this is A masterpiece by her! I gather this was the way the original songwriter wanted it to be sang. 👌💫💯❤️
Not really. If you go the the Mark James (the composer of his song) version ruclips.net/video/mFP0EP-Oi2I/видео.html it's much closer to what Elvis did. Elvis speeded it up a little more than the original by Mark. But Angelina totally transposed it into another kind of song.
You may be right Anette, Mark James did perform this song in a slower tempo than Elvis but not as slow as Angelina. A.J. lets the lyrics have time and space to sink in deep with listeners. also the stripped back to just piano contributes to the effect of a completely new song.
@@brentravnsborg2782 👍maybe it was that I was thinking of. I know I read it somewhere. Anyway, Angelina is a master of storytelling, and gives new meaning of many songs.❤️
@@Nevelepride yes she is a master storyteller thats why I love her rendition of this song she makes you hear and feel the lyrics.
@@brentravnsborg2782 exactly! 👌😀❤️
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, three years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ's 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.
Angelina sings to express, not to impress. She is deeply dedicated to expressing the emotional essence of the song and transporting us to its mindscape. Wonderful ❣️
Angelina sings like a method actor acts. She has incredible musical empathy, perfect pitch vocal control of the texture and colour of her voice, and great musical taste. Some singers may be created...the first time we see Angelina sing with a mike is age one and a half. As one of the judges said in her Norways Got Talent audition age 7 " no one can teach that." The more you watch her the more you realise her versatility is limitless.
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Suspicious Minds, and Love Don't Let Me Go were Directed by: Cole McCarthy Executive Producer: Mery Zamani, Angelina's grandma, Art Director: Chip McCarthy, Coles' brother. The McCarthy brothers have been involved in the videos since Republic Records/United Music Group signed AJ. They did not do the "Yesterday" video, that was directed by Uncle Mike.
Great reaction as i love to hear the technical side from a real professional. Thanks for taking the time out of you busy schedule.
Thanks so much! It’s always a treat to hear what Angelina does!😀🎤
She really IS a great Artist !!!
Angelina was born to sing beginning at 1 1/2 There has never been anyone like her. I flew from New Jersey twice last summer to see her concerts and got to spend time with Angelina and her mother. It was magical
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This was a tribute to Elvis, from the black leather to the red guitar that he used in his 1968 comeback tour, her beehive hairdo the blue suede shoes (on the couch) and the three little girls ( Angelina's cousins girls of her uncles/manager) and the older one was her sister Juliette) the three girls to represent Lisa Marie growing up in the Glitz and Glamor of Graceland( the setting) and if you didn't catch it Mery (the producer of this video is AJs Grandma, and we also can't for get Grammy winner Rob Christy on the piano (also his red guitar)
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Over the years, she will become a legend for the great moments in the world. She has plenty of time. Remember she is just 17 years old today, which we forget when we see her perform. Republic Records who should also be praised for appreciating this unique talent.
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Thanks Vanessa! Yes, you have to expect the unexpected when it comes to Angelina covering a classic. She is completely unafraid to change things up, and yet she always pays respectful tribute to the original song and artist. IMHO, she is completely unique.
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I appreciate that you jump around on Angelina's time-line. ❤
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Awesome reaction to a Child from 6 years old, to me already had life figured out and knew what she wanted to do! Her wisdom at such a young age is featured in her book she wrote and was Published when she was 9, becoming the youngest Published Author in Norway. Her knowledge of Music is unmatched, and the various Nuances she can engage us with even though her Vocal Cords are probably a good 8 to 10 years of being fully developed. Check out her new Original Song she released on 5 May, "Love Don't Let Me Go", she has her own Genre, God Bless!
Here's the link to her new song: ruclips.net/video/1U6WY_z8Vu8/видео.html
@@wajj1842 thanks and God Bless!
Thanks for your comments and suggestion! :)
A masterpiece.
… ELVIS and ANGELINA... my absolute favourites!! … What a great tribute to the King! Elvis would be honored and speechless 😮!! … I can't even describe how incredibly good these two are!!… Phenomenal!! ✨💎✨ 🕺🏻🎸🕯Thank you
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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).
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You look lovely as usual. 😍
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Thanks for the reaction, Vanessa. I love her version of the song. Every time she interprets a song by stripping it in her own way, she seems to simultaneously increase the level of understanding of the lyrics and amplify their expressive power. Angelina's musical vision transcends the ordinary and she always manages to give a different interpretative reading, she really has a musical knowledge and analytical ability that is beyond my understanding, also considering her age. Her phrasing, underpinned by her wonderful use of breath and her jazzy vision, always fascinates me and gives me chills every time, despite having listened to it hundreds of times. 💛🧡❤
Thanks for your sharing and your thoughtful comments.
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.
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Absolutely phenomenal arrangement by 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 Iranian artist and poet, the pianist is two times Grammy Award winner Rob Christie the musical director of Republic Records whom Angelina signed with at the age of 14 years old, Angelina is paying 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, then Elvis Covered the song and it was a hit, great reaction thanks 🙏
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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 version of Whitney Houston's version you should - here’s the link - ruclips.net/video/iX0g99jN26U/видео.html
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Nice reaction and analysis! Her Grandma, Mery Zamani, helped produced this. She used the same store (Melrose Gallery) she used for her My Funny Valentine and I Have Nothing videos. Her sister Juliette was the older girl and the 2 younger girls are her Uncle Mike's kids. 2- time Grammy winner Rob Christie is on piano once again. He is also the music director of Republic Records, the music company she is signed with. The beehive hairstyle was to honor Priscilla Presley and the time period she met Elvis. The black suit and red guitar was a classic look for Elvis from his comeback concert. What a performance and homage to The King!
Thanks for your comment and for sharing this info! So cool!😀🎤
My thoughts on this,
Yeah! She’s something special, isn’t she? 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. 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 YOU Tube 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. ♥👣👸🏻
Thanks for sharing!
Great choice and what a truly awesome performance!
Enjoyed your reaction to Angelina, she is only 17 but she has over 10yr of big stage experience ,her catalog of cover is close to 200 songs , I did subscribe ,AJ has millions of fans and they can tell all about this young musical genius
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Angelina took the bridge and made it the intro and outro and slowed down to more like the original than the Elvis cover.
Funny Valentine was her doing her best singing.
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That is Elvis,s Guitar she is playing and dress in leather as elvis was in his live performance
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Here's a milestone performance by Angelina Jordan. At the age of 10, she performed for a live televised concert at a master's level. It's her cover of "Feeling Good." She's simply amazing. Although there are several performances to choose from, use this link from her official channel:
ruclips.net/video/p8kAL-sGJx8/видео.html
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But Angelina was certainly born a great singer.
Thanks for your comment. I would agree she has natural talent that she definitely hones.😊🎤
This song was first sung by mark james who also wrote it ! Elvis covered it after it failed to become popular!
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Here's a playlist that combines her originals with her rather unique covers: ruclips.net/p/PLddfS789jBCqx6i-xA0fwD3K2wk5ayUqZ
And here is one, that shows 64 of her covers back to back with her likely source of inspiration, which is --- like here --- not always the original artist, but a popular cover itself: ruclips.net/p/PLddfS789jBCra_szZDEyeQotf6vnpFfA1
Amazing voice, amazing talent, but most importantly, an amazing person. Her emotive voice does wondrous things to my heart and soul. Just listening to her, I feel blessed. She sang this at age 16. Here is a list from Rusty Shackleford's channel that covers, chronologically, years 6 thru 17. The first six, at her youngest, are absolutely stunning, and set the stage for you to lose yourself down this beautiful rabbit hole.
ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO
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According to Angelina, all the music on her new album will be written by her, or one of the group just for her. Could it be Redone who co-wrote with Laday Gaga, or Lana Del Raye?
Hi Vanessa,
thanks a billion for this reaction to Angelina Jordan's cover of "Suspicious Minds".
I know, even Angelina wrote it is an Elvis-Cover - but in fact Elvis did also a cover of this song: Originary it is from Mark James (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspicious_Minds) ;-)
And here links to Mark James singing Suspicious Minds:
Audio only: ruclips.net/video/mFP0EP-Oi2I/видео.html and
Live in TV: ruclips.net/video/r2Ip_3tdpBk/видео.html.
Stay well and healthy, best regards from Berlin/Germany
Andreas
Hi Andreas, thanks for your comment and this info. I wasn’t aware of that and look forward to listening. 👍😀🎤
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Its nothing wrong with your life it's just this one is born great you will find I am not alone thinking this may be evan you ?.
Thanks for you comment and your opinion.
Great reaction. I'd love to see your reaction to Angelina's most recent release with Republic Records that was just posted on the 5th this month. The title is "Love don't let me go" and it really shows off Angelina's signature sound and genre that she has created (Jazz Pop some people call it). Here's the link - ruclips.net/video/1U6WY_z8Vu8/видео.html
Thanks for sharing. Cool! I will add it to my list.
I thought she was going to sing Back to Black with that beehive hairstyle.😂
Considering how much she loves Amy I'm sure we'll see that one day, with the original lyrics.
Why? This hairstyle is a homage to Priscilla Presley..nothing to do with Amy Winehouse RIP. The guitar is a copy Hagstrom from Elvis’s come back tour as is the leather jump suit..note the pianist in red? He’s Rob Christie, Aj’s mentor, and he’s dressed in the same colour red that Elvis’s backing group wore in the 68 come back tour..nothing to do with AW.
I don’t disagree that she practices endlessly. But vocal training and coaching, not so much. She’s a natural talent. Did she possibly learn some breathing techniques along the way, maybe, possibly. Did she get some tips on how to safeguard her voice, maybe. But hours of vocal training and coaching, not buying it without confirmation from someone in the know. She didn’t need it, she was born with it.
Thanks for your comment. I don’t think i said she practices vocal exercises for hours, just printing out that even the most naturally talented and gifted singers still work on their craft.😀🎤
Technically, Mark James wrote it and was the original singer. His version didn't do well, Elvis heard it, upped the tempo and it became a hit for him.
Many assume that Elvis was the original singer since he had the big hit but it’s actually a cover.
Just like most assume that the Righteous Brothers version of Unchained Melody is the original when actually it had been around for 10 years.
@@pjg58x Just like many who think that Amy was the original singer of Valerie.
Priscilla Presley hairdo Elvis’s wife
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With due respect, given all the equipment in the background, one would think that you would know how to record sound. You sound like you are talking in a tin can. It would be better if you fixed it for your own credibility.
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ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE TRUTH! Actually the song was written by Elvis's friend he was going through a difficult with his wife, so he wrote this song and Elvis sang it his way, but it was supposed to be sung just like ANGELINA SANG it, it's a sad song from a husband to his wife.ok.. ANGELINA JORDAN IS THE WHOLE TRUTH. 🥰💕🥰💕🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I’m not sure if the writer Mike James was actually a friend of Elvis. Don Crews, a friend of one of Elvis’ producers, asked James if he had any songs that would be good for Elvis. James suggested Suspicious Minds.