Yup! 10 years old! I heard this for the first time a couple of years ago and still get shook every time I hear it. I believe she started coming into her own stylistic ways during these formative years (10-13) She is a true prodigy. I listen to her every day while driving and she puts me to sleep at night...guess I'm a fan-boy f'sure...lol
Angelina sang this when she was 10 years old. Baby Fuzz had sent the song to many other artists prior to his releasing it himself. Angelina didn't release it as a demo because her mother objected to some her age singing the last verse or two. The song somehow got released when she was 11 under circumstances still in question today.
You can’t release a demo because you don’t have any rights to the song. A demo is to generate interest to get an established artist to acquire the rights to the song and release it as an original! If Angelina had acquired the rights to this song, she could have changed any aspect of the song, including the lyrics, to suit herself before she released it as an original. This is what the confusion about this song is all about, Angelina was only asked to performed a demo, she never acquired the rights, so there was never any consideration to release the song herself, period!
@@nfpnone8248 Kudos!!! I love when someone can bring a dose of reality and a little bit of truth to the ridiculous gossip that plagues this wondrous performance.
@@nfpnone8248The term "demo" can be used for any recording of an unreleased song. Musicians used to record demo tapes themselves and send them to record labels to get a deal. That the term demo was used thus does not imply that she did not intend to release it herself initially. That she was asked to do it to demonstrate the song to other artists is rumour only.
From all I've seen, the rumors regarding suicide references being a reason for the song not being released are unsubstantiated. Was it down to family shielding her from the overwhelming attention this likely hit would have garnered her, maybe, perhaps we'll find out one day?
@@most2dot0 Sorry, but you are wrong, and Baby Fuzz did record a demo himself for this song, but it didn’t generate any interest, so he released it as his own original, but he did have rights to the song because he wrote it, whereas Angelina never had any rights to the song, because she didn’t write it, and she never acquired the rights to the song, so she could not ever release the song herself, no matter what she, or her family, thought of the lyrics.
Whenever your mind strays and you start to wonder if she really IS the best singer in the world, then just go back and listen to this performance. It will quench all doubts😊 She was just a very few days shy of 11, but that doesn't matter at ALL. Love from Norway 🇳🇴❤🇳🇴❤
It's a long story about this performance, many rumors and very less proven information. Yes written by Brandon, but I'm not sure you can call him original artist ... Actually she was still 10yo - Angelina recorded this demo on January 3, 2017 which was 7 days before her 11th birthday. The visuals are fan made due to the lack of original footage. I agree with those who believe this would have been a #1 hit if she a label at the time to make it public.
paul Thank you so much for highlighting that Angelina is JUST SHY OF 11. I find that, although numerically, accurate, I wince when people say she was 10 in this performance. It's kinda overkill, don't ya think?
This song shows the ability Angelina has when she rearranges a song and puts her touch to explode into a #1 Hit.This is beyond unbelievable, how is she able to do that. It's that magical ability to give a song It's true meaning! 😮😊❤❤❤😊
Since Angelina was a child, she has worked so hard to get to where she's at. Her family has been by her side threw this difficult journey. When she sings she goes into a different world. She has become a world phenomenon. Young people she deserves that recognition. Thank You!😊😊❤😊😊
Angelina (10) in her element, completely blows people’s minds! Her deep register is unbelievable! Her transitions are flawless! She displays so much empathy and humility a true role model! She makes you feel the song and it pierces right into your soul! Some people wonder why she is never nervous on stage or in front of the camera, just look at all the pictures and video shorts, she knows how to work the camera! This was not an original it was a demo for some of the writers! Will not get into the reasons it was not released! 🇳🇴🇺🇸💯
How can a girl so young convey so much emotion in a song at her age. Unbelievable, this girls singing is off the charts. A musical genius is born and we're alive to see it. We Love you, Angelina. !❤❤❤❤😊😊
Baby Fuzz ended up releasing this great song himself. But, this demo proves a greater potential for the song and the potential of 10 year old vocalists.
Yes, she has era’s ( I know right?) at 18 🤷🏻♀️, this 9-11 era she has this childlike abandon to try anything mixed with this double barrel voice that just freaking explodes out of her. The amazing combo of her age/stature/voice/songs of this era are unmatched and can only exist in that era. She will never be 10 again singing these songs so it is sort of magical to experience it. Seriously, magical. She is still magical and is evolving into new eras as a young adult artist with a ten + year career behind her, still a powerhouse and I am always here for what she creates. I am thankful that we have these recordings of her at this age, as they are truly special. thanks for this one ✌️
this was put out to the industry by Baby Fuzz for demos Angelina was given it but she never released it. Baby Fuzz released his version after this was released on to the internet Its said that her mother did not like Angelina to sing the song because she thought the song related to suicide, but I personally think they were protecting her as if this was released it would have been a number one
patrick Angelina wasn't given it to release. She was asked to do the demo, which got shopped around, but wasn't picked up. That's why Baby Fuzz released his own rendition. The suicide gossip got replaced by the baptism reference, but no one doubts it would have been a hit.
Angelina’s mom wouldn’t or didn’t want this song released. I know Angeluna was asked to do a demo of the song, but a different version was selected. Many of us Angels couldn't believe how great this song sounded! She’s special that’s for sure! 💛
This rumor has been debunked ever since I’ve been following Angelina in 2017. Every time a new batch of Ångels discovers Angelina, is seems like this story gets dusted off and is given new life. Maybe Angelina’s mother Sara will shed some light as to this beautiful song’s origins when her long-anticipated book of Angelina’s journey is finally published. 🫶😉
The very first song Angelina did on TV, «Gloomy Sunday», is pretty much suicidal, and there are such references in other songs too. That cannot be the reason it wasn’t released by or with her. All business, I assume.
Another song that Angelina has killed for anyone else. This is confirmation that when AJ reached 10 years old, her age was not really a factor anymore. Just a stunning song, beautifully performed.
I was two weeks into my Angelina addiction four years ago when I came acrossed this performance. I was already deeply involved with her voice but was stunned into long silence trying to compute what I just heard and experienced. There is no one singing like her, not even close.
Angelina’s mom and grandma felt the subject matter in the lyrics were inappropriate for someone Angelina’s age to be singing. That is why this song wasn’t officially released.
Blown in the wind. In a world where winds of change blow fierce and cold, A voice like Angelina Jordan's, tender yet bold, Could carry the ballad, across lands and seas, "Blown in the Wind," a plea for peace, a gentle tease. For in each note, a hope to quell the storm, To transform the battlefields, to reform, The hearts of many, so they may see, The peril that lies, not in lands, but in humanity. So let her voice rise, in a melody so grand, To remind us all, it's in our hands, To shape the future, to mend what's torn, In the mid-east conflict, where weary hearts are worn. For every verse sung, may it resonate true, That peace is not just a dream for the few, But a chorus to be joined, a harmonious blend, Where the answers, my friend, are truly blown in the wind. (CopyRight)
If you watch the documentary on her (before she won Norway got talent) you will see her grandmother, who is a painter and artist was Angelina’s inspiration. In the documentary they show Angelina going into a record store where is she digs through everything to do with jazz, puts on headphones and is clearly learning so much! she was only five years old then.
"Yes. she is!" 🙂 After all the repetitive lines she comes up with that 'crash volley of notes' and our jaws fall to the floor. The point you raised about just listening to her is not crazy at all. Her voice is that of a miniature orchestra and when someone listens to her with their eyes closed they get a very personal feeling of what she's doing and it's literally off the charts. Lastly, her body of work includes music videos made from when she was 1 and 1/2 years old to today (18 years old). I raise the point because even though we acknowledge that today she is already one of the finest singers in the world, people will always revert back to when she was younger to listen to her sing some of their favorite video's. I mean, who has a library of music to choose from like that????? Example: You just listened to Angelina sing a new song and it was fabulous! You meet someone who only just discovered her and they tell you they loved the song, as well. Then, you come out with the following line: "Yes, she's wonderful. What you need to do is listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' when she was 8 years old. You'll really enjoy it." The person listening to you is wondering, "What in the world is he talking about?" BUT, he looks at your face and can feel you really mean it. So, he shyly answers you with, "Okay." He or she walks away and forgets about it. Then, a moment comes when he is reminded of that conversation with you. So, he plays the video. I believe I don't have to go any further, do I? Take care, Zack. She's one of a kind, isn't she?
The little Princess on Moon Mountain spent the first years of her life in Norway drinking Glacier Water.... some of it is 100 Million years old..... old soul ? we have no Idea !!! lol
Hi Zack 😇👋👍👌😊! Our little Barefootc👣 Princess 👰♀️ Angel 😇 and Queen 👸ofJazz 🎺🎷🎸 🎻 is fire 🔥🔥🔥 and full of Power 💥💥💥 and old soul 🌟💫✨️ voice👸😲🎙 and the best female singer 😲 in this time world 🌍 and Generation! I Love 💖 everything about Angelina 😀! THIS VIDEO WAS A DEMO VIDEO NEVER RELEASED SUCH A PITY 🤷♂️! IT IS A VOKAL ANDCLYRIC MASTERPIECE BY ANGELINA 👍👌👏😇😊! For me, with my music 🎶 knowledge, and good singer 😲! Angelina is one of the few world-class 🌍 voices 😲 out there! And in a few years the whole world 🌍! will know that "Angelina" is the best female 👩 voice and Jazz 🎺 singer in the world alongside "Dimash"! That is my 💯% conviction 👌😊! A day without Angelina's, our angel 😇 voice 😲 and emotions ❤️🔥❤️🔥 is a lost music 🎶 day 🤪 for me! A day without healing therapy for the soul 🌟✨️ and the heart ♥️! My Queen 👸🎙😲 and beauty 💃 of my music 🎶 world 🌍 in my life 😊! Thanks for sharing this great video my fellow Angelina Angel 😇 ! great reactions and comments ZACK as always 👍👌😊 ! God 💥 protects Angelina our Angel 😇 and Toby 😇 and the whole Astar 🌟 Angels 😇 family ! Spread Love 💖 all Day👌! Love 💖 and peace ☮️✌️ and kindness 😀 from little beauty Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️! Roger aka Röschu outside 😊! Thank you a thousand times for the support for your Jazz Queen👸 and angel 😇 ! on her two You Tube channels 🙏 You will boost the algorithm ! and your👍👌 as well as Angelina's subscribers 👍👌 ! Thanks 🙏? She deserves it a thousand times over 😊 !
🤗😂, yeah she can be 10. That's the age she kinda took that exact step, where she could pass as an adult in talent, choices, and voice. It's just hints of youth in her voice, they changed from kid, to teen around this time. A lot of stuff from that age shows a large skillset. Even just this and "Feeling good" alone are a ridiculous show of where she was at at 10. The iconic "I Put A Spell On You" at nine, bet it was real hard for her in studio, to get it that good. At 10, would've been easy peasy, and a real growth in maturity for her voice. 8-9 seems huge to me, but, still a kid, 9-10 seems just as big and not a kid singer no more,🤷♂, I say about a 10 year old. She was ready for Bohemian rhapsody really after that, just 3 years of honing everything, steady growth and maturing. Somewhere around 14 she seemed to have another big leap in voice and skills, depth, style. Where impossible, grown vocal onslaughts like "All I ask" were now possible. I like her more than ever, but 9, 10 and 14 are my favorite ages of her for those exact ways of just,🤷♂️, wonder. To be an interesting artist with such talent by 9 is wild. To be that and pass as an adult at 10 is wild, and to be an elite, versatile adult singer at 14 is wild. Impossible. Who knows how steady the growth is and what we're privy too. Or how I see these things may differ. But I love these benchmark years of hers, in my mind. The heights of impossibility, wonder. She's saved more than a few hearts being that great.
A vocal masterpiece from a 10 year old legend. Should have been a #1 hit but I am guessing, her family didn't want the pressure on Angelina, so they didn't pursue releasing it. We actually know the exact date of the recording, January 3rd, 2017, seven days shy of Angelina's 11th birthday.
Many Angelina fans have stated this is the most impressive 'adult like' presentation she has ever accomplished. Direct, inventive elements attributed to Billie Holiday are incorporated by Angelina here, and especially the 'breathy' releases and low register singing she applies to the song. Had this been formally released, it would have zoomed up the charts. It has never been explained by her mom with regard to it's non-release, for in addition to Angelina's young age at the time of the recording, there was a mention about self inflicted 'suicidal' drowning lyrics that leads me to believe that this alone could have had Sara not pursue its release. .
It's understandable that it can leave one speechless, genuinely emotionally spent. The heartfelt emotions shared and then the image of her, our barefoot princess, holding it down....is shocking. It is truly a masterpiece of delivery at 10 years old. A highly complementary synergy of lyrics and vocals.
This phenomenal AJ cover is one of the early songs she explored her head voice, and clearly she was instantly a master of it. Her low notes in this are also amazing. Phenomenal is the word I keep coming back to. Thanks for the look of amazement on your face, Zack! Speaks volumes that I agree with.
This is one of those videos that unless a reactor is led to it or given the link, they wouldn’t know it existed. When a reactor is new to Angelina some fans will tell them bout fhe several “hundreds” of videos she has on RUclips. The number varies and some exaggerate the number. I’ve seen one say as high as 1000! Anyway, most fans don’t let the reactor know that the videos are on a multitude of different channels. If the reactor checks just her two RUclips channels they will find less than 100 and many videos are duplicates or several versions of the same song. It’s important for fans to provide links to hard to find videos like this.
That's a good hint, and there's often a lack of clarity in the definition of the 250+ different songs and the 850+ different performance videos (I think with Las Vegas and Glendale we could easily get close to 1,000 - and it depends also if you count TikToks or not). Naming the other "main sources" as Chris Walker does in the description box to his videos might be a good idea - but then many reactors don't bother to look there themselves nevertheless.
Absolutely phenomenal one of my favourites from this musical genius,Angelina actually recorded the song at 10 years old, but it was leaked later,this Song should have been a worldwide success,Angelina has so many amazing performances at 10 years old in my opinion Angelina was world class from 10, great reaction thanks 🙏
Great reaction and comments Zack... how do we explain where the experience and wisdom comes from for a 10 year old. It's that special place she mentions in an interview when she was 12... where and what is that.....? She is a miracle.
People may not believe it, but Angelina is a once in a century singer. We are in for a ride. I heard Angelina loves old nostalgic things especially earrings. 😊
---- I'm Still Holding Out For You (In 2016, few days before turning 11-years old, Angelina recorded demo cover of this Baby FuzZ’s song. Many people consider this cover among Angelina’s best) -- Baby FuzZ is Brandon Lowry and is also known by stage name Sterling Fox. He has written and produced songs for others including Lana Del Ray, Britney Spears, Avicii, Adam Lambert and Madonna. Angelina’s people did not allow release of song because they thought it to be wrong stylistic choice for her. Angelina’s people fearing copyright infringement issues blocked release of “leaked” version of song several years later. Baby FuzZ had never heard her demo until 2018 and really liked it and allowed it to stay up on RUclips. Back story about song itself is published on Internet if dig around. Many people describe song differently than Baby FuzZ does. -- Baby FuzZ says: "The bulk of I’m Still Holding Out For You was done at a songwriting camp in Oslo, Norway. I wrote the song with some super talented cowriters Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen. I was there for the world class by:Larm music festival in 2016. Mostly I was just writing for other artists, and unfortunately found myself writing some tunes that fell a bit short. By the end of the week, I was growing frustrated with my effort, but luckily the frustration kind of bubbled up and resulted in this song on the last day of writing." - "During an off day, I was able to go to the Oslo Viking Ship Museum. It houses an amazing set of original fully assembled Viking boats from 900 AD. They have these kind of Nightmare Before Christmas looking adornments on the bows that are incredible. I was really inspired by the beauty and the curves on these boats. I honestly believe the ships inspired some of the writing on I’m Still Holding Out For You. The song is simple and stark, yet has a few ornate, artistic moments that remind me of those ships." - "So yeah, this song had been completed in 2016 and the idea was to try to give it to a big artist. I had sent it to a myriad of people over the last few years, with no luck. I think it was the music industry’s way of telling me I need to start putting out my own songs. Finally, early in 2018, I kind of came to the realization that the demo was pretty strong with my vocal. At the point, I went back in on the production and kind of took it over the finish line. Now I’m super happy nobody else took it, because it feels 100% honest to what I was feeling at that time." - "A fun line in the second verse deals with impulsive swiping of potential Tinder matches. It’s not even to find someone to match with. It’s just a cyclical behavior of rejecting others in an attempt to affirm an old flame that will never work. It’s actually the whole idea of the song… I’m just delusionally holding out in some monk-like vow of abstinence and loyalty that is incredibly self-destructive." ---- People ask who "leaked" Angelina Jordan demo of I'm Still Holding Out For You. It is not officially known although either Ronny Janssen, Aksel Carlson and/or Frida Amundsen, the co-writers of the song, could arguably be prime candidates. Here is why -- Does Angelina have any connection with the co-writers of the song? She sure does! Great song by Angelina is Shield that she co-wrote. And whom did Angelina co-write Shield with? No other than Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen and Frida Amundsen! Hmmm... -- Angelina is from Oslo, as are three Norwegian songwriters. They had to have met somewhere for Shield to be written and produced. It appears, Shield was produced at Ronny Janssen's recording studio in Oslo as he has a production credit -- At minimum, one could also presume that at least one meeting had to have occurred when Angelina did demo of I'm Still Holding Out For You, probably also at Ronny Janssen's recording studio in Oslo which would seem to be likely place Angelina would have sung to backing track. So, it is probable that Ronny Janssen had master recording of Angelina's demo and probably made multiple samples for Angelina, and the other two songwriters - Additionally, Ronny Janssen is listed with production credits for three versions of I'm Still Holding Out For You by Baby FuzZ in 2018 and 2019. Thus, one can presume it was probably Ronny Janssen who played Angelina's demo version to Baby FuzZ in 2018. Baby FuzZ was said to like it, and it was OK to leave "leaked" demo on RUclips ---- NOTE: Shield was self-released when Angelina was 12-years old, or in 2018, roughly in same timeframe that Baby FuzZ released his version of I'm Still Holding Out For You in 2018. The self-release of Shield included a performance on Scandinavian talk show Skavlan that usually had 2.5 to 3 million viewers per show: ruclips.net/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/видео.html
This is beyond prodigy, this is vocal savant level. I used to say the hit that never was. However it is captured forever here and it will continue to be found and listened too. Thank God for the person who released this for us and the world to discover. Fantastic reaction.
She was asked to do a demo of this song. Baby Fuzz hadn’t even released it yet, so in actuality, he covered her demo! The story is that her mom wouldn’t let it be released because of the inference to suicide at the end. After it was leaked, it was allowed on You Tube but still not released by Angelina. Apparently she will never sing it again. Would love to see what she would do with it today. Why couldn’t she do her “change the lyrics” magic on this one? Knew you would love it!
We are fairly confident the interpretation of the lyrics, dealing with suicide, had nothing to do with why this incredible demo was not officially released. We don't know the facts and hope when Sara releases her book about Angelina's journey, she tells us the story.
A couple of things for you to watch are the behind the scenes videos. First, when she was 10 she did Back to Black, but there is the rehearsal video of the photographers making the video while she is singing and she is completely unfazed. A second one is the Fly Me to the Moon for Quincy Jones 85th birthday concert. There are two videos, one is doctored for better sound, but there is a longer version where she is discussing how the song will be done. I love watching her professionalism at 10 and 12. I will try to find these for you in another comment.
Zack, When I first heard this tune a year and a half ago, it haunted my dreams for months. The global hit that will never be, but should be sheared into the psyches of the worlds listening public. ♾Rb
Also at ten her rooftop version of Everytime We Say Goodbye, is another Hallmark song and she stands right next to Ella on it. She can sing so intentionally and sculpt each note into everything it needs to be for each song. Truly incredible. At frickin 10.
Zack thanks for the heartfelt and beautiful reaction. Few know the original of Baby Fuzz and I think that if one day this song will be known, it will only be thanks of Angelina's fantastic interpretation of this demo, (you can't call them covers, such personal interpretations) most representative of her musical baggage, she has made a really fantastic version of it, with superb register changes and tone. Angelina is indescribable in this song. She always manages to capture the essence of the songs she sings and convey it with overflowing emotion, she always leaves you in love and amazed at what she can do. In this recording she is only 10 years old but already she is simply unique ❤🧡💛
Yes that sounds really great and sometimes it's best not to see her because she's so young and so amazing that you have to make your own decision about who she is and what she sounds like without seeing her and I agree with you 100%
Can you imagine what they might be holding onto that will never see the light of day? The mind reels… I guess you haven't heard her version of "I Will Survive" yet. It's another audio-only with "slideshow" visuals - except this time the video was posted to her family's "Angelina Jordan Fanclub Mosarz" channel. The exact title: "Angelina Jordan singing I will survive (2016)" If that year is right, she's 10 again. This one's particularly interesting because it sounds like a first and perhaps only take, sung while she's reading the lyrics (it sounds like that to me, anyway). For whatever reason, she appears to have never sung the song again. Although slightly flawed, it is _insanely_ good for a 10-year-old. Or in other words, classic Angelina.
There’s a lovely clip of her in her archive channel, showing her making a flower crown at the studio control desk while the production team are working on the track. Best example of oxymoron ever.
Many fans say that if this song was released it would have been her 1st #1 hit. Very difficult to say. Yes it’s an incredible performance but it would have probably been the same issue as she has now, getting heard. How would the song be promoted? How would it get out there? Would it have been a hit? Maybe. Number 1? No way to know considering how difficult it is for any new artist to break out, especially in the U.S.
I want that hat, friend! Another one exactly like it would also be acceptable. Meanwhile, at 4:15 or so here we have perhaps my very favorite photograph of Angelina. It is our great good fortune to hear & see her.
Thank you. I'm waiting for it for a couple of weeks. Most Angels and almost all reactors love this surprising and outstanding performance. 10 is the magic year for AJ. It seems that she start to explore other genres. How can a 10 year-old perform "Back to Black","Summertime" with KORK, 2X live "Feeling Good", "Sing Me to Sleep" and "Faded" in Alan Walker's concert , "Every Time We Say Goodbye" on TV....., and this amazing recording. Looking forward to seeing the next one.
Pretty much us fans feel this is the worldwide hit that never was.
One of the most jaw dropping experiences I’ve ever seen 👏
If you want to hear the absolute best version of any song, let Angelina sing it.
There is practically no song A.J. covers that she does not end up owning .
@@george40nelson4 Maybe the Abba songs she tried out early on. Never materialized as performances, guess she wasnt satisfied with the result.
10 years old and puts forth a grammy winning performance with this demo.
Yup! 10 years old! I heard this for the first time a couple of years ago and still get shook every time I hear it. I believe she started coming into her own stylistic ways during these formative years (10-13) She is a true prodigy. I listen to her every day while driving and she puts me to sleep at night...guess I'm a fan-boy f'sure...lol
Angelina sang this when she was 10 years old. Baby Fuzz had sent the song to many other artists prior to his releasing it himself.
Angelina didn't release it as a demo because her mother objected to some her age singing the last verse or two. The song somehow got released when she was 11 under circumstances still in question today.
You can’t release a demo because you don’t have any rights to the song. A demo is to generate interest to get an established artist to acquire the rights to the song and release it as an original! If Angelina had acquired the rights to this song, she could have changed any aspect of the song, including the lyrics, to suit herself before she released it as an original. This is what the confusion about this song is all about, Angelina was only asked to performed a demo, she never acquired the rights, so there was never any consideration to release the song herself, period!
@@nfpnone8248 Kudos!!! I love when someone can bring a dose of reality and a little bit of truth to the ridiculous gossip that plagues this wondrous performance.
@@nfpnone8248The term "demo" can be used for any recording of an unreleased song. Musicians used to record demo tapes themselves and send them to record labels to get a deal. That the term demo was used thus does not imply that she did not intend to release it herself initially. That she was asked to do it to demonstrate the song to other artists is rumour only.
From all I've seen, the rumors regarding suicide references being a reason for the song not being released are unsubstantiated. Was it down to family shielding her from the overwhelming attention this likely hit would have garnered her, maybe, perhaps we'll find out one day?
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Sorry, but you are wrong, and Baby Fuzz did record a demo himself for this song, but it didn’t generate any interest, so he released it as his own original, but he did have rights to the song because he wrote it, whereas Angelina never had any rights to the song, because she didn’t write it, and she never acquired the rights to the song, so she could not ever release the song herself, no matter what she, or her family, thought of the lyrics.
Whenever your mind strays and you start to wonder if she really IS the best singer in the world, then just go back and listen to this performance.
It will quench all doubts😊
She was just a very few days shy of 11, but that doesn't matter at ALL.
Love from Norway 🇳🇴❤🇳🇴❤
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It's a long story about this performance, many rumors and very less proven information.
Yes written by Brandon, but I'm not sure you can call him original artist ...
Actually she was still 10yo - Angelina recorded this demo on January 3, 2017 which was 7 days before her 11th birthday. The visuals are fan made due to the lack of original footage. I agree with those who believe this would have been a #1 hit if she a label at the time to make it public.
paul Thank you so much for highlighting that Angelina is JUST SHY OF 11. I find that, although numerically, accurate, I wince when people say she was 10 in this performance. It's kinda overkill, don't ya think?
This song shows the ability Angelina has when she rearranges a song and puts her touch to explode into a #1 Hit.This is beyond unbelievable, how is she able to do that. It's that magical ability to give a song It's true meaning! 😮😊❤❤❤😊
Since Angelina was a child, she has worked so hard to get to where she's at. Her family has been by her side threw this difficult journey. When she sings she goes into a different world. She has become a world phenomenon. Young people she deserves that recognition. Thank You!😊😊❤😊😊
Angelina (10) in her element, completely blows people’s minds! Her deep register is unbelievable! Her transitions are flawless! She displays so much empathy and humility a true role model! She makes you feel the song and it pierces right into your soul! Some people wonder why she is never nervous on stage or in front of the camera, just look at all the pictures and video shorts, she knows how to work the camera! This was not an original it was a demo for some of the writers! Will not get into the reasons it was not released! 🇳🇴🇺🇸💯
How can a girl so young convey so much emotion in a song at her age. Unbelievable, this girls singing is off the charts. A musical genius is born and we're alive to see it. We Love you, Angelina. !❤❤❤❤😊😊
Its is unreal a 10 year old can sound like this. Stunning.
Baby Fuzz ended up releasing this great song himself. But, this demo proves a greater potential for the song and the potential of 10 year old vocalists.
Most Angelina's Angels believe that song would have been her first #1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 if it had been released at 10 years old.
Indeed !
Yes, she has era’s ( I know right?) at 18 🤷🏻♀️, this 9-11 era she has this childlike abandon to try anything mixed with this double barrel voice that just freaking explodes out of her. The amazing combo of her age/stature/voice/songs of this era are unmatched and can only exist in that era. She will never be 10 again singing these songs so it is sort of magical to experience it. Seriously, magical. She is still magical and is evolving into new eras as a young adult artist with a ten + year career behind her, still a powerhouse and I am always here for what she creates.
I am thankful that we have these recordings of her at this age, as they are truly special.
thanks for this one ✌️
Yes. 7-8, 9-11, 12-13, 14+ thats all quite different sounds.
Stunning performance irrespective of age
You've just discovered Angelina's Hidden Super Mega Hit............and yes, SHE WAS 10.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I’m so glad you’re doing this reaction!!!
This is a masterpiece. If she would have recorded this it would have been a number one.
"I can conquer the world with one hand... As long as you're holding the other.!!!" - Unknown Author [ Ms. AJ Angel Fan's Family ]
One of her many Hallmark songs where they can hang up the lyrics cuz no one will do it better. Her voice truly shines and shimmers in this.
the scratching popping sound of a record needle at the end of the song....kills me.
She is amazing.❤
If don’t look at the visual you have no clue how young she is!💜💜💜
8:19 I have to agree with you there ("one of the best things I've ever heard, not by her by anybody"). And only 10 years old (ie young)!
this was put out to the industry by Baby Fuzz for demos Angelina was given it but she never released it. Baby Fuzz released his version after this was released on to the internet Its said that her mother did not like Angelina to sing the song because she thought the song related to suicide, but I personally think they were protecting her as if this was released it would have been a number one
patrick Angelina wasn't given it to release. She was asked to do the demo, which got shopped around, but wasn't picked up. That's why Baby Fuzz released his own rendition. The suicide gossip got replaced by the baptism reference, but no one doubts it would have been a hit.
Angelina’s mom wouldn’t or didn’t want this song released. I know Angeluna was asked to do a demo of the song, but a different version was selected.
Many of us Angels couldn't believe how great this song sounded! She’s special that’s for sure! 💛
This rumor has been debunked ever since I’ve been following Angelina in 2017. Every time a new batch of Ångels discovers Angelina, is seems like this story gets dusted off and is given new life. Maybe Angelina’s mother Sara will shed some light as to this beautiful song’s origins when her long-anticipated book of Angelina’s journey is finally published. 🫶😉
The very first song Angelina did on TV, «Gloomy Sunday», is pretty much suicidal, and there are such references in other songs too. That cannot be the reason it wasn’t released by or with her. All business, I assume.
Well you could argue that she was not ten because it was one week before her 11th birthday, but... technically...
This song always stuns me.
Another song that Angelina has killed for anyone else. This is confirmation that when AJ reached 10 years old, her age was not really a factor anymore. Just a stunning song, beautifully performed.
Let’s make a worldwide REQUEST for ANGELina to make a versjon of it today🤩🫶🤞🤞
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I agree …Angelina is Incredible. Her mother felt the lyrics were too mature for her but when she sang this I became a True Fan. 🎼🤍✨🎶🏆
Can you imagine Simon Vowel if she would have sang this on AGT at ten ,the world for him would have exploded
She needs to put this song on a future album.
And, I miss her brown eyes.
A judge once called her an old soul.
As you have said many times Angelina is not from this world ❤❤👣❤❤
I was two weeks into my Angelina addiction four years ago when I came acrossed this performance. I was already deeply involved with her voice but was stunned into long silence trying to compute what I just heard and experienced. There is no one singing like her, not even close.
Angelina’s mom and grandma felt the subject matter in the lyrics were inappropriate for someone Angelina’s age to be singing. That is why this song wasn’t officially released.
Blown in the wind.
In a world where winds of change blow fierce and cold,
A voice like Angelina Jordan's, tender yet bold,
Could carry the ballad, across lands and seas,
"Blown in the Wind," a plea for peace, a gentle tease.
For in each note, a hope to quell the storm,
To transform the battlefields, to reform,
The hearts of many, so they may see,
The peril that lies, not in lands, but in humanity.
So let her voice rise, in a melody so grand,
To remind us all, it's in our hands,
To shape the future, to mend what's torn,
In the mid-east conflict, where weary hearts are worn.
For every verse sung, may it resonate true,
That peace is not just a dream for the few,
But a chorus to be joined, a harmonious blend,
Where the answers, my friend, are truly blown in the wind. (CopyRight)
Simply a masterpiece.
If it wasn't Angelina I would say it's impossible to sing like that at 10 years old.
In my opinion ..... this is the most astonishing vocal performance, ever, by the Angel Jordan.
One of my top, favorite performances by any vocalist. Whether it's my number one is just too hard to say.
If you watch the documentary on her (before she won Norway got talent) you will see her grandmother, who is a painter and artist was Angelina’s inspiration. In the documentary they show Angelina going into a record store where is she digs through everything to do with jazz, puts on headphones and is clearly learning so much! she was only five years old then.
"Yes. she is!" 🙂 After all the repetitive lines she comes up with that 'crash volley of notes' and our jaws fall to the floor. The point you raised about just listening to her is not crazy at all. Her voice is that of a miniature orchestra and when someone listens to her with their eyes closed they get a very personal feeling of what she's doing and it's literally off the charts.
Lastly, her body of work includes music videos made from when she was 1 and 1/2 years old to today (18 years old). I raise the point because even though we acknowledge that today she is already one of the finest singers in the world, people will always revert back to when she was younger to listen to her sing some of their favorite video's. I mean, who has a library of music to choose from like that????? Example: You just listened to Angelina sing a new song and it was fabulous! You meet someone who only just discovered her and they tell you they loved the song, as well. Then, you come out with the following line: "Yes, she's wonderful. What you need to do is listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' when she was 8 years old. You'll really enjoy it."
The person listening to you is wondering, "What in the world is he talking about?" BUT, he looks at your face and can feel you really mean it. So, he shyly answers you with, "Okay." He or she walks away and forgets about it. Then, a moment comes when he is reminded of that conversation with you. So, he plays the video. I believe I don't have to go any further, do I?
Take care, Zack. She's one of a kind, isn't she?
GENIUS!!!! Absolutely!!!!
I would be interested to hear what your friends say if you play the audio and ask them to guess her age.
The little Princess on Moon Mountain spent the first years of her life in Norway drinking Glacier Water.... some of it is 100 Million years old..... old soul ? we have no Idea !!! lol
That's one of my favorites. Great reaction!👍
❤ agree. This is outstanding. And, it’s a demo!!!
fabulous reaction to her epic
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🤗😂, yeah she can be 10. That's the age she kinda took that exact step, where she could pass as an adult in talent, choices, and voice. It's just hints of youth in her voice, they changed from kid, to teen around this time. A lot of stuff from that age shows a large skillset. Even just this and "Feeling good" alone are a ridiculous show of where she was at at 10. The iconic "I Put A Spell On You" at nine, bet it was real hard for her in studio, to get it that good. At 10, would've been easy peasy, and a real growth in maturity for her voice.
8-9 seems huge to me, but, still a kid, 9-10 seems just as big and not a kid singer no more,🤷♂, I say about a 10 year old. She was ready for Bohemian rhapsody really after that, just 3 years of honing everything, steady growth and maturing. Somewhere around 14 she seemed to have another big leap in voice and skills, depth, style. Where impossible, grown vocal onslaughts like "All I ask" were now possible. I like her more than ever, but 9, 10 and 14 are my favorite ages of her for those exact ways of just,🤷♂️, wonder. To be an interesting artist with such talent by 9 is wild. To be that and pass as an adult at 10 is wild, and to be an elite, versatile adult singer at 14 is wild. Impossible. Who knows how steady the growth is and what we're privy too. Or how I see these things may differ. But I love these benchmark years of hers, in my mind. The heights of impossibility, wonder. She's saved more than a few hearts being that great.
One of her best great reaction thank you wild bill
A vocal masterpiece from a 10 year old legend. Should have been a #1 hit but I am guessing, her family didn't want the pressure on Angelina, so they didn't pursue releasing it. We actually know the exact date of the recording, January 3rd, 2017, seven days shy of Angelina's 11th birthday.
Many Angelina fans have stated this is the most impressive 'adult like' presentation she has ever accomplished.
Direct, inventive elements attributed to Billie Holiday are incorporated by Angelina here, and especially the 'breathy'
releases and low register singing she applies to the song. Had this been formally released, it would have zoomed up
the charts. It has never been explained by her mom with regard to it's non-release, for in addition to Angelina's young
age at the time of the recording, there was a mention about self inflicted 'suicidal' drowning lyrics that leads me to
believe that this alone could have had Sara not pursue its release.
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It's understandable that it can leave one speechless, genuinely emotionally spent. The heartfelt emotions shared and then the image of her, our barefoot princess, holding it down....is shocking. It is truly a masterpiece of delivery at 10 years old. A highly complementary synergy of lyrics and vocals.
This phenomenal AJ cover is one of the early songs she explored her head voice, and clearly she was instantly a master of it. Her low notes in this are also amazing. Phenomenal is the word I keep coming back to. Thanks for the look of amazement on your face, Zack! Speaks volumes that I agree with.
Angelina Jordan - The Barefoot Princess of Jazz - Best Jazz singer in the world. Best singer in the world. IMO ❤👣👸🏻🎷
This is one of those videos that unless a reactor is led to it or given the link, they wouldn’t know it existed. When a reactor is new to Angelina some fans will tell them bout fhe several “hundreds” of videos she has on RUclips. The number varies and some exaggerate the number. I’ve seen one say as high as 1000! Anyway, most fans don’t let the reactor know that the videos are on a multitude of different channels. If the reactor checks just her two RUclips channels they will find less than 100 and many videos are duplicates or several versions of the same song. It’s important for fans to provide links to hard to find videos like this.
That's a good hint, and there's often a lack of clarity in the definition of the 250+ different songs and the 850+ different performance videos (I think with Las Vegas and Glendale we could easily get close to 1,000 - and it depends also if you count TikToks or not). Naming the other "main sources" as Chris Walker does in the description box to his videos might be a good idea - but then many reactors don't bother to look there themselves nevertheless.
Absolutely phenomenal one of my favourites from this musical genius,Angelina actually recorded the song at 10 years old, but it was leaked later,this Song should have been a worldwide success,Angelina has so many amazing performances at 10 years old in my opinion Angelina was world class from 10, great reaction thanks 🙏
Great reaction and comments Zack... how do we explain where the experience and wisdom comes from for a 10 year old. It's that special place she mentions in an interview when she was 12... where and what is that.....? She is a miracle.
Congratulations on being the only reactor that recognized this as a Baby Fuzz song! 🍁
People may not believe it, but Angelina is a once in a century singer. We are in for a ride. I heard Angelina loves old nostalgic things especially earrings. 😊
---- I'm Still Holding Out For You (In 2016, few days before turning 11-years old, Angelina recorded demo cover of this Baby FuzZ’s song. Many people consider this cover among Angelina’s best)
-- Baby FuzZ is Brandon Lowry and is also known by stage name Sterling Fox. He has written and produced songs for others including Lana Del Ray, Britney Spears, Avicii, Adam Lambert and Madonna. Angelina’s people did not allow release of song because they thought it to be wrong stylistic choice for her. Angelina’s people fearing copyright infringement issues blocked release of “leaked” version of song several years later. Baby FuzZ had never heard her demo until 2018 and really liked it and allowed it to stay up on RUclips. Back story about song itself is published on Internet if dig around. Many people describe song differently than Baby FuzZ does.
-- Baby FuzZ says: "The bulk of I’m Still Holding Out For You was done at a songwriting camp in Oslo, Norway. I wrote the song with some super talented cowriters Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen. I was there for the world class by:Larm music festival in 2016. Mostly I was just writing for other artists, and unfortunately found myself writing some tunes that fell a bit short. By the end of the week, I was growing frustrated with my effort, but luckily the frustration kind of bubbled up and resulted in this song on the last day of writing."
- "During an off day, I was able to go to the Oslo Viking Ship Museum. It houses an amazing set of original fully assembled Viking boats from 900 AD. They have these kind of Nightmare Before Christmas looking adornments on the bows that are incredible. I was really inspired by the beauty and the curves on these boats. I honestly believe the ships inspired some of the writing on I’m Still Holding Out For You. The song is simple and stark, yet has a few ornate, artistic moments that remind me of those ships."
- "So yeah, this song had been completed in 2016 and the idea was to try to give it to a big artist. I had sent it to a myriad of people over the last few years, with no luck. I think it was the music industry’s way of telling me I need to start putting out my own songs. Finally, early in 2018, I kind of came to the realization that the demo was pretty strong with my vocal. At the point, I went back in on the production and kind of took it over the finish line. Now I’m super happy nobody else took it, because it feels 100% honest to what I was feeling at that time."
- "A fun line in the second verse deals with impulsive swiping of potential Tinder matches. It’s not even to find someone to match with. It’s just a cyclical behavior of rejecting others in an attempt to affirm an old flame that will never work. It’s actually the whole idea of the song… I’m just delusionally holding out in some monk-like vow of abstinence and loyalty that is incredibly self-destructive."
---- People ask who "leaked" Angelina Jordan demo of I'm Still Holding Out For You. It is not officially known although either Ronny Janssen, Aksel Carlson and/or Frida Amundsen, the co-writers of the song, could arguably be prime candidates. Here is why
-- Does Angelina have any connection with the co-writers of the song? She sure does! Great song by Angelina is Shield that she co-wrote. And whom did Angelina co-write Shield with? No other than Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen and Frida Amundsen! Hmmm...
-- Angelina is from Oslo, as are three Norwegian songwriters. They had to have met somewhere for Shield to be written and produced. It appears, Shield was produced at Ronny Janssen's recording studio in Oslo as he has a production credit
-- At minimum, one could also presume that at least one meeting had to have occurred when Angelina did demo of I'm Still Holding Out For You, probably also at Ronny Janssen's recording studio in Oslo which would seem to be likely place Angelina would have sung to backing track. So, it is probable that Ronny Janssen had master recording of Angelina's demo and probably made multiple samples for Angelina, and the other two songwriters
- Additionally, Ronny Janssen is listed with production credits for three versions of I'm Still Holding Out For You by Baby FuzZ in 2018 and 2019. Thus, one can presume it was probably Ronny Janssen who played Angelina's demo version to Baby FuzZ in 2018. Baby FuzZ was said to like it, and it was OK to leave "leaked" demo on RUclips
---- NOTE: Shield was self-released when Angelina was 12-years old, or in 2018, roughly in same timeframe that Baby FuzZ released his version of I'm Still Holding Out For You in 2018. The self-release of Shield included a performance on Scandinavian talk show Skavlan that usually had 2.5 to 3 million viewers per show: ruclips.net/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/видео.html
Zak, she IS a prodigy after all!!!
This is beyond prodigy, this is vocal savant level.
I used to say the hit that never was.
However it is captured forever here and it will continue to be found and listened too.
Thank God for the person who released this for us and the world to discover.
Fantastic reaction.
Qui e mostruosamente unica favolosa.
She was asked to do a demo of this song. Baby Fuzz hadn’t even released it yet, so in actuality, he covered her demo! The story is that her mom wouldn’t let it be released because of the inference to suicide at the end. After it was leaked, it was allowed on You Tube but still not released by Angelina. Apparently she will never sing it again. Would love to see what she would do with it today. Why couldn’t she do her “change the lyrics” magic on this one? Knew you would love it!
We are fairly confident the interpretation of the lyrics, dealing with suicide, had nothing to do with why this incredible demo was not officially released. We don't know the facts and hope when Sara releases her book about Angelina's journey, she tells us the story.
diane Please don't repeat made-up stories. A rabbi told me the reference is to baptism. So there.
She started early doing masterpieces👍
This one is one of the earliest!
A couple of things for you to watch are the behind the scenes videos. First, when she was 10 she did Back to Black, but there is the rehearsal video of the photographers making the video while she is singing and she is completely unfazed. A second one is the Fly Me to the Moon for Quincy Jones 85th birthday concert. There are two videos, one is doctored for better sound, but there is a longer version where she is discussing how the song will be done. I love watching her professionalism at 10 and 12. I will try to find these for you in another comment.
Thanks a lot for the reaction to our angel Angelina...she is simply the best..👍👏
Zack, When I first heard this tune a year and a half ago, it haunted my dreams for months. The global hit that will never be, but should be sheared into the psyches of the worlds listening public. ♾Rb
Great idea get friends & family to guess her age,she is Special…. Yep she’s a 10 year old lots of good music from her at this age.
Hey Zack.. bedazzled! She absolutely Angelina'd this song! A worldwide world-class act it could have been ❤
Catch you next time!
❤❤❤Love Angelina❤❤❤
Also at ten her rooftop version of Everytime We Say Goodbye, is another Hallmark song and she stands right next to Ella on it. She can sing so intentionally and sculpt each note into everything it needs to be for each song. Truly incredible. At frickin 10.
They won't give her a grammy because they don't know how to categorize her, strange music industry. She's better without a grammy!😊
Zack thanks for the heartfelt and beautiful reaction. Few know the original of Baby Fuzz and I think that if one day this song will be known, it will only be thanks of Angelina's fantastic interpretation of this demo, (you can't call them covers, such personal interpretations) most representative of her musical baggage, she has made a really fantastic version of it, with superb register changes and tone. Angelina is indescribable in this song. She always manages to capture the essence of the songs she sings and convey it with overflowing emotion, she always leaves you in love and amazed at what she can do. In this recording she is only 10 years old but already she is simply unique ❤🧡💛
10 years old...........
That is her masterpiece favorite among many angels 😇 wild bill
Yes that sounds really great and sometimes it's best not to see her because she's so young and so amazing that you have to make your own decision about who she is and what she sounds like without seeing her and I agree with you 100%
Can you imagine what they might be holding onto that will never see the light of day? The mind reels…
I guess you haven't heard her version of "I Will Survive" yet. It's another audio-only with "slideshow" visuals - except this time the video was posted to her family's "Angelina Jordan Fanclub Mosarz" channel. The exact title: "Angelina Jordan singing I will survive (2016)" If that year is right, she's 10 again. This one's particularly interesting because it sounds like a first and perhaps only take, sung while she's reading the lyrics (it sounds like that to me, anyway). For whatever reason, she appears to have never sung the song again. Although slightly flawed, it is _insanely_ good for a 10-year-old. Or in other words, classic Angelina.
There’s a lovely clip of her in her archive channel, showing her making a flower crown at the studio control desk while the production team are working on the track.
Best example of oxymoron ever.
Goosebumps in my soul❣️ And a amazing review ❣️
Divine gift is divine
Leaves you speechless.
This is one of my top five. Love it.
When she's looking at the moon she's actually talking to the mother ship
Many fans say that if this song was released it would have been her 1st #1 hit. Very difficult to say. Yes it’s an incredible performance but it would have probably been the same issue as she has now, getting heard. How would the song be promoted? How would it get out there?
Would it have been a hit? Maybe. Number 1? No way to know considering how difficult it is for any new artist to break out, especially in the U.S.
Yeah, the Norwegian water is different ;-) Thanks for your great reaction!
I want that hat, friend! Another one exactly like it would also be acceptable. Meanwhile, at 4:15 or so here we have perhaps my very favorite photograph of Angelina. It is our great good fortune to hear & see her.
I was waiting for you to do this. You didn’t disappoint. Amazing vocals from a 10 year old. 🤯 ❤😊
I think you're the first reactor I've seen that knew the song title and BabyFuzz prior to reacting to this!
This song breaks my heart every time I hear it. She is so amazing.
Great Reaction 👍🙏👣👣💯😎
It was appropriate for her to sing it at that time. For any of her songs.❤
Pretty cool that you've heard quite a bit of her and there are still lots of gems out there that blow your mind:) Not surprising, but cool;)
Other worldly
Play it loud on good speakers 😁
Thank you. I'm waiting for it for a couple of weeks. Most Angels and almost all reactors love this surprising and outstanding performance.
10 is the magic year for AJ. It seems that she start to explore other genres. How can a 10 year-old perform "Back to Black","Summertime" with KORK, 2X live "Feeling Good", "Sing Me to Sleep" and "Faded" in Alan Walker's concert , "Every Time We Say Goodbye" on TV....., and this amazing recording.
Looking forward to seeing the next one.