You explained perfectly WHY we subscribe to reaction channels. The feeling we get watching someone discover songs and artists that have shaped our lives, our psyches, our SOULS. It's like we get to watch you open the best gifts ever, from us to you. 😊💜💚💛✌️
I had never heard of "Angelina Jordan" when I stumbled on this song. My jaw went slack almost from the first bars. Almost catatonic, I barely moved until I had to click the mouse to hit replay. Then again, after it completed. Then again. And again. All in a numb buzz. Now one of my greatest joys is watching people discover Angelina. Far and away my greatest recreation at this point. And it's not just the music. It is all backed up by who she is. Barefooted, until every child in the world has shoes. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I have had the pleasure of watching her journey from the start of her talent show. I was blown away when she nailed every song she sang. She is the best artist I've heard. Her God given talents has no bounds. She can make singing a telephone book sound beautiful. Looking forward to seeing her live with her own original music. 2hour live concert. Can't wait.
You seem like such a kind hearted and friendly person. I couldn’t help having a huge smile on my face as I watched your reaction. Honest reactions without all of the harsh criticism and grand standing is getting harder to come by. This world needs more down to earth people like you. Wonderful work sir.
Perfection. Insane is right. The most beautiful rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody i have ever heard. What a wonder she is. Angelina Jordan has a knack for making the most classic of songs, her own. Who can do this EVERY time? The blonde woman with the ponytail in the audience (shown a few times) is Angelina's Mom. I so enjoy your reactions. You notice every darn thing. Everything! Thank you so much.
BARE FEET - At age 6 Angelina and her mom were traveling when they came upon a poor girl about the same age as Angelina. The girl was sitting on the side of the road and she had no shoes on her feet. Angelina asked her why she didn't have shoes and the girl told her she was too poor to have shoes. Angelina took her shoes off and gave them to the girl. The girl offered to pray with Angelina and Angelina decided at that point that she would not wear shoes whenever she performed as a reminder to the world that there are those around us in need. She is an incredible person!!
Angelina also sang yellow brick road by Elton John on AGT which I think was unbelievable! Your reaction to that would be good to see,,it was the first song her heard her sing and I have listened to everything else she has done since then,I am a big fan now and do believe she could go places where no one else has gone before if she stays true to herself!
When I heard the first note of her singing she gave me the goose bumps. I fell in love immediately with her and she never has disappointed me. I just love her. I love your reactions David. You love the music.
I discovered her by cruising through RUclips videos. I find it hard to believe that you never heard of her until just recently - I would guess that Yellow Brick Road on AGT will be on your list. The thing that gets me is that when Angelina Jordan walks on that stage to do this performance she was already a professional performer. Don't get me wrong she blows my socks off. When I heard her singing some of those blues pieces, my first impression was that she must have weaned on Billy Holiday. Now you want to be rocked by an amateur on AGT, who is now a professional take a look at Grace VanderWaal.
Hi Dave...loved your reaction. In answer to your question about Angelina before this AGT performance, here is what I know, which maybe missing some facts (Rusty Shackleford would know more) but she was approached by AGT after winning NGT at 7-8 years old to appear on AGT. Angelina and her family, who are very protective of her, refused do to the AGT, (Simon) because of the Contract restraints on signing with them. Eventually, Angelina and her family allowed her to appear on this show, only after they removed the restraints of contracts with AGT. Likely why she did not win this nonsense show since she was clearly the best performer on AGT that year. Is what it is I guess, though she did receive a lot of exposure to the American audiences... Rest is history. BTW, the blond lady they keep showing in the Audience is her Mom, also there are her Grandma Mery, little sis Juliette and her manager, Uncle Mike.
I remember the first time I watched Angelina on Norway Got Talent singing GLOOMY SUNDAY. This cute little girl with missing baby teeth and unkempt hair comes on stage. She looked very confident, answered the judges questions, signalled to the technician to start the music, flipped her hair, and started to sing. I felt something in my chest. Angelina had just lit a flame of love in my heart and the hearts of many others. Since then those flames have grown into huge infernos of love and appreciation of Angelina and her music. She single handedly changed the lives of many of us to the better with her music and actions. Thank you Angelina and thank you for reacting to this song by the one and only Angelina Jordan
How many times have you seen the rowdy AGT audience stunned into total silence? BTW, the last judge, Heidi Klum, gave her the Golden Buzzer. I think all the judges knew of Angelina, particularly Simon who had tried to get her to sing on the show for 2 years. She & her team kept saying no because of the restrictive contract you have to sign before you perform. Finally, he relented & offered her a special contract that gave him no say in her career. Simon needed one of the greatest vocalists on the planet to boost the ratings & she needed exposure to the American audience to boost her fan-base & release an album last spring. Then came COVID-19 & here we are, still waiting for her album. I think the look on Simon's face is " I can't believe this one got away."
uper reaction and of course she got the golden buzzer from Heidi another note at the very end of the tv version Simon walks up to Angelina gives her hug and says I don’t think you know how good you are she smiles and Simon says REALLY
I was looking on internet for female Jazz artists in order to comment on a comment made by someone reacting to a song on RUclips in 2017when I stumbled on a picture of Angelina on a clip of Gloomy Sunday. I never ended up making the comment. The next six hours were spent listening to Angelina. Now I have been able to cut my obsession down to 2 or 3 hours per day (on most days). PS. Not looking for help.
This girl got a 23 years old young adult who weight nearly 300 pound at 5'7 in tears with how beautiful her rendition of this song . The original version alone pack quite a punch to my heart so does the ptx version . I love her . Keep on jazzing!!!
I'm from Norway. So I have known about her since 2014. Everything she sings, she does better than previous singers. And she is still very young. She is the next level.
Found her very recently.. She is absolutely amazing.. Some people are just going to fly as an artist and there is no question and she is one... New sub 2
This was my introduction to Angelina, and what ever musical knowledge I thought I had past or present was changed from then on. I spent 2 weeks watching everything I could find about her. I fell in love with her voice, I listen to her everyday, only exception was a couple of days when I had covid. My favorite singer. Thumbs up Dave.
That was the best reaction and analysis I've heard on this performance. You get it! Having just discovered her you have done incredibly well in understanding what you just discovered and offering true fresh insightfulness. Most reactors finish stunned but not fully understanding what they have just witnessed and unable to understand the measure of greatness they are witnessing! You realized it right away, but then again you stumbled upon her most recent drop and another Adele cover which I thinks ranks with one of her best covers ever! You are catching her at her current best and growing. I am still astounded how every time I hear her she seems to have gotten better and I just can't understand how that is possible and I've listened to them all, over and over. It was fun to watch you discover her at her best! I am going to enjoy watching your journey into our Barefoot Princess of Jazz. Your analysis is again, insightful and right on point. Your observation of peoples knowledge or lack of knowledge of the Audience of the legend standing before them. I call her a legend because I believe she has already earned that title by accomplishing what she has already accomplished in her young life. Michael Jackson is the only one I can think of that comes close to comparison. Thats megastar up there with Michael, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Billy Holiday... one of the Greatest Vocalists of All Time! I truly believe Angelina is Destined to Be One of the Best Vocalists of All Time. The GOAT! In my opinion. Looking forward to watching your journey.
I found Angelina as she won Norway's got talent 1st song I heard was summertime what a ride it has been her family has turned down 90% of all requests for her to perform before age13 just wanted her to be a child but no matter talent like hers busted through and it's great to see her carrier take-off.
Dave, love you, man! Hey, what did you expect? This has been regarded as her MASTERPIECE and rightfully so. But, Bohemian Rhapsody now has company because ALL I Ask has to be considered another MASTERPIECE. That one shot you froze of the audience was her family. It was her grandma, mom, sister and uncle (who is also her manager). I think of that scene often because can you imagine what they felt like during the performance!!!!! I mean, we went nuts! Can you imagine they way they felt? If you get your hands on a video which features her getting the Golden Buzzer it is definitely worth watching.Angelina's reaction is heart wrenching and the family is standing and sobbing. Geez, I'm starting to tear up just picturing the scene. Someday, if I ever meet you and buy you a cup of coffee we can talk about the AGT results. Suffice to say Angelina's camp came to the USA and AGT to get the exposure they were seeking and, boy, did they get it. AGT, although compromised by the Angelina camp for not signing any binding contracts with AGT knew they had to have Angelina on the show. So, the results were agreed on before the results were announced. So many other details but, Dave, of course she won if everything was legit. She did two other songs during the AGT Show and both of them received standing ovations. In fact, her three appearances were the highlights of the entire show. Who won? Don't remember. I don't think anybody does. It wasn't a singer, though. That would have been ridiculous. Thanks, Dave. I love your reactions. You will continue to be amazed as you check out Angelina's journey so far. I don't want to scare you but there's a clip of her singing Whitney Houston laying in bed with a microphone at 1 1/2 yrs old!
To answer your question about how long I have known of Angelina: I am a 78 yo American who has been living in Costa Rica since retiring 16 years ago. I watch very little TV but in 2014 after her first audition on NGT went viral, a local TV station aired it and then her other 3 performances. I just happened to have had the TV on when I her her singing. I thought it was an adult or almost adult woman singing. I stopped what I was doing and went to the TV to see who it was. To my shock and amazement it was this little 7 yo with teeth missing. I Have followed her ever since watching her grow into a beautiful teenager and an even more beautiful person. I certainly have not keep count of the number of times, but i feel very safe in saying I have heard everyone of her songs on RUclips well over 100 times. I have never felt that any one of her songs was my number 1 but maintained an ever changing top five list. That is till she released her latest cover song (All I ask by Adele). It is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion and I now have a #1 song by Angelina!! That is till she does something even more astounding which I am sure will not be long from now!! I am really enjoying your reactions to Angelina and hope you keep it going!!
DAVE-I believe Angelina Jordan seen a homeless young person a girl and Angelina was much younger herself and gave the girl her shoes. Angelina probably is going too forget the gesture she did. Angelina is singing goddess-with a huge HEART
It's television...AGT had been trying to get Angelina to sing for them since she won Norway - family declined (and many other industry offers), to keep control & give her a normal childhood as much as possible. Another hint that it's TV is, she was 7 for her first performance but was 8 when she won. The math would have been too hard in the split second of that conversation so they made her lie...All AGT performances were recorded in Oct/Nov 2019, so she was 13 for all of them. The judges knew who she was, but they didn't know she was going to sing Simon's favorite song. Thanks for another sweet reaction!
I've been following Angelina for about 2 years now. I thought it was only one year but I went back to the first time I saw her on a reactors channel by the name of smylyface and it's been 2 years. Wow time has gone by fast! Once you hear Angelina sing you don't want to stop hearing her sing. Love your channel and have been subscribed to you for some time now and I'm so happy you are finally reacting to Angelina 🧡 thank you
You asked when we first came across Angelina Jordan. For me it was purely by chance. On 27th June 2018 I went to the concert for Quincy Jones 85th birthday at the O2 in London. Went to see Mick Hucknall from Simply Red and Mark Ronson. A 12 year old girl had been invited to open the show singing Fly me to the moon. Quincy Jones had done the arrangements of this for Frank Sinatra. I had never heard of Angelina before, but have spent the time since then watching her huge numbers of you tube videos.
Love your reaction.... and Oh yes..... I saw her at 7 on numerous shows. both here in American and overseas. I did not actually follow her. but after this I have.....Barefoot......Great story......Check out her interview on a Norwegian program where she wrote a book about her encounter with a homeless girl (Angelina was 6 years old) Gave her shoes to the girl and promised she would always preform barefoot until every child in the world had shoes.....AND oh please get wordy......
I have following Angelina for 4 years. She ha been my favorite ever since I first heard her. She so talented. There is no one out there who sounds like her. She is totally unique. And so sincere..
I had briefly heard of Angelina but not paid attention to her before AGT - being Norwegian I remember her name mentioned reading Norwegian newspapers (I live in the US now) - but it was when I watched her on AGT I went back and explored her further, and now I can't get enough.
Rush Limbaugh's (RIP) line, "Talent on loan from God" humbly referred to himself but better defines Angelina. She sang this Reader's Digest version of Rhapsody and created a respectful classic of her own design, not necessarily better but a unique distillation that will stand alongside the original for the ages.
When she started to sing you looked like all the rest of us. Like a proud dad or grandad.. 😉🤗 Her family at the front row where you stoppe the video. Love you reactions..
I heard about her about 4 years ago because I checked the websites of different talent shows and she was 7 at that time of her performance in "Fly Me To The Moon." I just knew she has a great voice and has a talent for that age. What I saw is that with age she has more "control of her voice" or perhaps it is experience that makes her more talented.
Thanks for your reactions, I've been following you, everyone i watch a new person react to Angelina the Princess of Jazz, it's like watching the the first time again
I discovered her roughly the same time the pandemic took hold in the Uk..she helped me through that and then from a family disaster that happened in the following April. Only listening to Angelina allowed me to forget..just for a shirt while. I can never thank her enough.
Further to what one of the writers said, Brian May from Queen gave Angelina the copy rights to their songs especially this one and The show must go on. React to that one as well Dave.
I didn't know who she was until a couple of days ago. I've heard many sing...but her performance of BR was when you see music evolve into art. It moves you.
I saw the original airing of AGT and thought the performances were amazing. During my stay at home time during lockdown, I began watching reactions to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and couldn't believe how many people had never hears it. Then I came upon Angelina's version and remembered her from AGT. Then I saw she had done I put a spell on you and watched it. Blew me away! I have watched her videos every single day since and never get bored. It's such a rare opportunity to witness the progression of a child from age 6 develop to the artist she is today. Angelina has taken me ba ck to my love of music that I had left behind years ago with work and family. Instead of watching TV I spend my time enjoying music on YT. Thank god for You Tube b/c it seems radio just has a song list they go through over and over who they want to promote whereas YT gives me so much more! PS I always stay to the end to get opinions and reactions otherwise what's the point? Like you said, I want to see the faces to confirm my own opinion. Thanks Dave, your reactions are awesome
Angelina wanted to impress Simone and got the highest praise from the legendary Queen. Queen are enthusiastic about Angelina's arrangement. Queen shared Angelina's performance on their official Twitter account with the words "WOW, what a rendition". ✌️😎✌️💯 *AJ* 💯👣
For those of us who tuned in to watch AJ's performance in January, we saw the next-day Queen tweet about loving her performance. I doubt AJ fans needed their encouragement but, wow, to see it come FROM those three musicians - what a great honor indeed!
I didn't mind that. But this was a song the judges foisted on her for THEIR convenience to do an apples-to-apples comparison will all the other kajillion slow solo-piano versions of YELLOW. No, Elton sat on his hands. Now... when there's a chance for a duet - AND at the piano - that's what I'm hoping for.
I am from Norway so i saw her when she won NGT and shocked the world and went Viral on RUclips and social media. Btw... she got the golden buzzer from Heidi Klum at the end there. Go see it ! And also react to the barefoot story on RUclips. There is a interview where she talks about it. It is with english translation ❤
I first heard Angelina at this performance. I'm envious of those who found her earlier. Every day since January 6, 2020, I have listened to Angelina many times each day. She made 2020 more bearable. It started with Bohemian Rhapsody and ended with Million Miles, her 1st original with Republic Records. Now we have one more original and a new cover. Life is good!
Great reaction Dave! When America’s Got Talent had aired, I had been following Angelina for about three years (I had first heard her in 2017). I think I was atypical as an American - I don’t think many of us had heard of her prior to this performance (with the exception of Angelina’s angels, of course😉). When I heard she was going to be on, I thought “IT’S ABOUT TIME!”... she was finally going to get the attention in America that she deserved (she made a bit of a splash when she performed on the View in 2017, but I’d died down and she was mostly forgotten about [an excellent performance worth reviewing, by the way]). So she did spectacularly on America’s Got Talent and then BOOM!... the Pandemic hit. 😢 This past year, most of us have been biding our time and waiting (frustratingly) for her anticipated meteoric rise to worldwide fame. Personally, I think it will happen THIS year when the Pandemic is mostly behind us and the entertainment and live performance industries slowly get back to a semblance of normalcy. It’s exciting to watch it happen. With Angelina, the SKY is the limit (as well as being her inspiration🌙🌝✨). BTW, Dave - you should consider reacting to one of Angelina’s NGT performances. Like all of Angelina’s performances, they will blow your doors off.
A pleasure seeing your reactions to Angelina, I’m 72 and have followed her since late 2014 after seeing her on a Norwegian talk show. I don’t think there has ever been another singer like her...ever. I’m sure by now you have read the bios, her depth as a human matches and maybe even surpasses her depth as a vocalist. I think you have started a journey that will never disappoint you, as one judge has said...she is music.
Hi Dave, i got time for ya bro, you're entertaining! I had never heard of AJ until i stumbled across this performance. I was looking at viral videos of talented singers when i came across this video of AJ.........that's when i stopped looking! I couldn't get over her voice, can't remember how many times i played this video before i went in search of everything and anything Angelina that i could find, i was instantly hooked, and i haven't stopped. I get a sense of pride when i see and hear her singing, a bit like a parent or grandparent would. She is beautiful with a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul.
Hi Dave, I've been watching AJ for a couple of years. Seen all her stuff since she was 5 years old in the school recording studio. I was hooked after the first one ,love listening to her .
I discovered Angelina over 4 years when i did a search on youtube for worldwide talent show winners. There she was on Norway's Got Talent. I've been following her ever since.
I always stay to the end of your Angelina Jordan reactions ❤️ Your analysis is very informative and your love for Angelina and her vocal ability is very apparent.
Angelina is not only an amazing singer & performer, she has a heart of gold, giving her shoes to another young girl who didn't have any, & vowed not to wear shoes when she performs to bring awareness to poverty issues around the world......she truly is a rare and precious gift!!! ***LOVE YOUR REACTIONS TO ANGELINA, WHEN YOU SMILE, I SMILE***
Angelina designed and sewed her out fit with fabric printed with her grandmother's artwork. Mery, her grandmother is an acclaimed artist and is the one who introduced her to jazz when she was a tiny girl. Please check out her cover of Stay.
I spotted a little girl alone on a stage, when I was surfing the blues, probably late 2015. It was Angelina, singing "Gloomy Sunday". Its been a trip since.
Me, I was one of the ones that had never heard of her before this one song. In fact, and I know it sounds cruel but I just watch this show for the funny ones, where Simon roasts performers who cannot perform. And yes, I think that is what people like/hate about Simon , that he is brutally honest. If he says you're no good its because you are not. Anyways, I was totally surprised to hear her and she is actually excellent. And I'm like, WTF??? Why am I crying? lol
These talent show audiences are special. You need an arrangement, in which you can show all kind of your skills, emotion, range, compressed in 2and a half minutes. Reflecting that, this was a masterpiece.
Thanks your reaction Dave. Really good. If you think you are blown away just wait until you listen to It's a man's world. Her belting is phenomenal according to many many reactors 🥰
Angelina was traveling on a country when she saw a poor girl with a scale for weights. her feet had sores and obviously no shoes. Angelina gave her the shoes she was wearing. The girl told Angelina that she was never going to forget her and Angelina promise her to not wear shoes on her performances until all the children in the World had shoes. When Angelina was 9 years old she wrote a book about this event (hopefully I remembered all the facts)
Angelina singing "I don't wanna die, I sometimes wish I've never been born at all"... and then seeing her mother wiping away the tears of little sister Juliette's face, gets me every time...
I stumbled on Angelina a little over 5 years ago. Just browsing RUclips and "BAM". A new understanding of "Pure Music". Changed my entire view and feelings toward Music. A greater appreciation of all genres of music. Never been moved like Angelina, takes a song and draws you in deeper and deeper and deeper. Now I am down that beautiful rabbit hole and completely love it.
My absolute favorite performance of Angelina Jordon ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
She is an absolute monster. Astounding
Your reactions are gold. Heartwarming. 🙏❤️
You explained perfectly WHY we subscribe to reaction channels. The feeling we get watching someone discover songs and artists that have shaped our lives, our psyches, our SOULS. It's like we get to watch you open the best gifts ever, from us to you. 😊💜💚💛✌️
I had never heard of "Angelina Jordan" when I stumbled on this song. My jaw went slack almost from the first bars. Almost catatonic, I barely moved until I had to click the mouse to hit replay. Then again, after it completed. Then again. And again. All in a numb buzz.
Now one of my greatest joys is watching people discover Angelina. Far and away my greatest recreation at this point. And it's not just the music. It is all backed up by who she is. Barefooted, until every child in the world has shoes. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I found Angelina just after er winning Norway's got talent and can't stay away from her voice
AJ is unique, a phenom... I cried everytime I listen her... seriuosly she touches my soul
I melt listening to this creative angel, love her control. Adel couldn’t come close.
Yes !! Watched her on Norway's got talent . when she was seven , singing Gloomy Sunday !! Amazing!
Been a fan for a few years now. My favorite early cover is What a Difference A Day Makes. She is a true musical genius!
I have had the pleasure of watching her journey from the start of her talent show. I was blown away when she nailed every song she sang. She is the best artist I've heard. Her God given talents has no bounds. She can make singing a telephone book sound beautiful. Looking forward to seeing her live with her own original music. 2hour live concert. Can't wait.
I been following her for a long time....she ghastly the ability to pull one in and make old songs current ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
She's so good that watching reactors react to her is every bit as entertaining as watching her for the first time!
You seem like such a kind hearted and friendly person. I couldn’t help having a huge smile on my face as I watched your reaction. Honest reactions without all of the harsh criticism and grand standing is getting harder to come by. This world needs more down to earth people like you. Wonderful work sir.
Heard her on Norway's got talent. She has an old soul. Listening to her is very spiritual.
This is the performance where I first was exposed to Angelina and I was blown away and just can't get enough!
Perfection. Insane is right. The most beautiful rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody i have ever heard. What a wonder she is. Angelina Jordan has a knack for making the most classic of songs, her own. Who can do this EVERY time? The blonde woman with the ponytail in the audience (shown a few times) is Angelina's Mom. I so enjoy your reactions. You notice every darn thing. Everything! Thank you so much.
BARE FEET - At age 6 Angelina and her mom were traveling when they came upon a poor girl about the same age as Angelina. The girl was sitting on the side of the road and she had no shoes on her feet. Angelina asked her why she didn't have shoes and the girl told her she was too poor to have shoes. Angelina took her shoes off and gave them to the girl. The girl offered to pray with Angelina and Angelina decided at that point that she would not wear shoes whenever she performed as a reminder to the world that there are those around us in need. She is an incredible person!!
I knew about her Before AGT... She amazing..
Music is powerful and if it can heal the world, then Angelina is the person to get the job done. God has given her all the tools she will need.
Angelina also sang yellow brick road by Elton John on AGT which I think was unbelievable! Your reaction to that would be good to see,,it was the first song her heard her sing and I have listened to everything else she has done since then,I am a big fan now and do believe she could go places where no one else has gone before if she stays true to herself!
Never heard of her before this competition and I am hooked
When I heard the first note of her singing she gave me the goose bumps. I fell in love immediately with her and she never has disappointed me. I just love her. I love your reactions David. You love the music.
She designs and makes all her own clothes.
I discovered her by cruising through RUclips videos. I find it hard to believe that you never heard of her until just recently - I would guess that Yellow Brick Road on AGT will be on your list. The thing that gets me is that when Angelina Jordan walks on that stage to do this performance she was already a professional performer. Don't get me wrong she blows my socks off. When I heard her singing some of those blues pieces, my first impression was that she must have weaned on Billy Holiday. Now you want to be rocked by an amateur on AGT, who is now a professional take a look at Grace VanderWaal.
I reconize a true fan when I see one. And you are. Without a doubt
Hi Dave...loved your reaction. In answer to your question about Angelina before this AGT performance, here is what I know, which maybe missing some facts (Rusty Shackleford would know more) but she was approached by AGT after winning NGT at 7-8 years old to appear on AGT. Angelina and her family, who are very protective of her, refused do to the AGT, (Simon) because of the Contract restraints on signing with them. Eventually, Angelina and her family allowed her to appear on this show, only after they removed the restraints of contracts with AGT. Likely why she did not win this nonsense show since she was clearly the best performer on AGT that year. Is what it is I guess, though she did receive a lot of exposure to the American audiences... Rest is history. BTW, the blond lady they keep showing in the Audience is her Mom, also there are her Grandma Mery, little sis Juliette and her manager, Uncle Mike.
I remember the first time I watched Angelina on Norway Got Talent singing GLOOMY SUNDAY. This cute little girl with missing baby teeth and unkempt hair comes on stage. She looked very confident, answered the judges questions, signalled to the technician to start the music, flipped her hair, and started to sing. I felt something in my chest. Angelina had just lit a flame of love in my heart and the hearts of many others. Since then those flames have grown into huge infernos of love and appreciation of Angelina and her music. She single handedly changed the lives of many of us to the better with her music and actions.
Thank you Angelina and thank you for reacting to this song by the one and only Angelina Jordan
How many times have you seen the rowdy AGT audience stunned into total silence? BTW, the last judge, Heidi Klum, gave her the Golden Buzzer. I think all the judges knew of Angelina, particularly Simon who had tried to get her to sing on the show for 2 years. She & her team kept saying no because of the restrictive contract you have to sign before you perform. Finally, he relented & offered her a special contract that gave him no say in her career. Simon needed one of the greatest vocalists on the planet to boost the ratings & she needed exposure to the American audience to boost her fan-base & release an album last spring. Then came COVID-19 & here we are, still waiting for her album. I think the look on Simon's face is " I can't believe this one got away."
To use a bit of British English: that's Simon going "fuck me, this girl is going to be bigger than Beyoncé, and I won't make a single quid off of it".
I have been following Angelina for maybe 6 months. I don't generally watch AGT or reality shows or contests.
uper reaction and of course she got the golden buzzer from Heidi another note at the very end of the tv version Simon walks up to Angelina gives her hug and says I don’t think you know how good you are she smiles and Simon says REALLY
My favorite song
I was looking on internet for female Jazz artists in order to comment on a comment made by someone reacting to a song on RUclips in 2017when I stumbled on a picture of Angelina on a clip of Gloomy Sunday. I never ended up making the comment. The next six hours were spent listening to Angelina. Now I have been able to cut my obsession down to 2 or 3 hours per day (on most days).
PS. Not looking for help.
Your P.S. busted me up!!!
Well said!
This girl got a 23 years old young adult who weight nearly 300 pound at 5'7 in tears with how beautiful her rendition of this song . The original version alone pack quite a punch to my heart so does the ptx version . I love her . Keep on jazzing!!!
yes I watched her since of her of 3 yrs old and she could sing then. she is amazing!!!
I'm from Norway. So I have known about her since 2014. Everything she sings, she does better than previous singers. And she is still very young. She is the next level.
Found her very recently.. She is absolutely amazing.. Some people are just going to fly as an artist and there is no question and she is one... New sub 2
she is the composer of her music and she even tells the orcherstra what to do, lol, she is so professional.
Her voice is like An Angel and she designs all her own clothes and does all her own arrangements
This was my introduction to Angelina, and what ever musical knowledge I thought I had past or present was changed from then on. I spent 2 weeks watching everything I could find about her. I fell in love with her voice, I listen to her everyday, only exception was a couple of days when I had covid. My favorite singer. Thumbs up Dave.
That was the best reaction and analysis I've heard on this performance. You get it! Having just discovered her you have done incredibly well in understanding what you just discovered and offering true fresh insightfulness. Most reactors finish stunned but not fully understanding what they have just witnessed and unable to understand the measure of greatness they are witnessing! You realized it right away, but then again you stumbled upon her most recent drop and another Adele cover which I thinks ranks with one of her best covers ever! You are catching her at her current best and growing. I am still astounded how every time I hear her she seems to have gotten better and I just can't understand how that is possible and I've listened to them all, over and over. It was fun to watch you discover her at her best! I am going to enjoy watching your journey into our Barefoot Princess of Jazz. Your analysis is again, insightful and right on point. Your observation of peoples knowledge or lack of knowledge of the Audience of the legend standing before them. I call her a legend because I believe she has already earned that title by accomplishing what she has already accomplished in her young life. Michael Jackson is the only one I can think of that comes close to comparison. Thats megastar up there with Michael, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Billy Holiday... one of the Greatest Vocalists of All Time! I truly believe Angelina is Destined to Be One of the Best Vocalists of All Time. The GOAT! In my opinion. Looking forward to watching your journey.
Thanks. I discovered AJ only just before Easter 2022.
she got the golden buzzer from heidi for this performance.
Never seen this ! WOW! Thank You for the Wonderful reaction!!
I found Angelina as she won Norway's got talent 1st song I heard was summertime what a ride it has been her family has turned down 90% of all requests for her to perform before age13 just wanted her to be a child but no matter talent like hers busted through and it's great to see her carrier take-off.
You brought her to my attention - and thank you so much!
Awe and shock! 100%!
This was the first time I saw Angelina
Have been a fan since this show I had not heard of her before this! Now she’s my favorite singer these days!
Dave, love you, man! Hey, what did you expect? This has been regarded as her MASTERPIECE and rightfully so. But, Bohemian Rhapsody now has company because ALL I Ask has to be considered another MASTERPIECE. That one shot you froze of the audience was her family. It was her grandma, mom, sister and uncle (who is also her manager). I think of that scene often because can you imagine what they felt like during the performance!!!!! I mean, we went nuts! Can you imagine they way they felt? If you get your hands on a video which features her getting the Golden Buzzer it is definitely worth watching.Angelina's reaction is heart wrenching and the family is standing and sobbing. Geez, I'm starting to tear up just picturing the scene.
Someday, if I ever meet you and buy you a cup of coffee we can talk about the AGT results. Suffice to say Angelina's camp came to the USA and AGT to get the exposure they were seeking and, boy, did they get it. AGT, although compromised by the Angelina camp for not signing any binding contracts with AGT knew they had to have Angelina on the show. So, the results were agreed on before the results were announced. So many other details but, Dave, of course she won if everything was legit. She did two other songs during the AGT Show and both of them received standing ovations. In fact, her three appearances were the highlights of the entire show. Who won? Don't remember. I don't think anybody does. It wasn't a singer, though. That would have been ridiculous.
Thanks, Dave. I love your reactions. You will continue to be amazed as you check out Angelina's journey so far. I don't want to scare you but there's a clip of her singing Whitney Houston laying in bed with a microphone at 1 1/2 yrs old!
To answer your question about how long I have known of Angelina: I am a 78 yo American who has been living in Costa Rica since retiring 16 years ago. I watch very little TV but in 2014 after her first audition on NGT went viral, a local TV station aired it and then her other 3 performances. I just happened to have had the TV on when I her her singing. I thought it was an adult or almost adult woman singing. I stopped what I was doing and went to the TV to see who it was. To my shock and amazement it was this little 7 yo with teeth missing. I Have followed her ever since watching her grow into a beautiful teenager and an even more beautiful person. I certainly have not keep count of the number of times, but i feel very safe in saying I have heard everyone of her songs on RUclips well over 100 times. I have never felt that any one of her songs was my number 1 but maintained an ever changing top five list. That is till she released her latest cover song (All I ask by Adele). It is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion and I now have a #1 song by Angelina!! That is till she does something even more astounding which I am sure will not be long from now!! I am really enjoying your reactions to Angelina and hope you keep it going!!
Queen posted her performance on their social medias and said: WoW what a rendition of bohemian rhapsody
No idea who she was, but she’s my favorite now ! 💜
DAVE-I believe Angelina Jordan seen a homeless young person a girl and Angelina was much younger herself and gave the girl her shoes. Angelina probably is going too forget the gesture she did. Angelina is singing goddess-with a huge HEART
Queen was so impressed they put on their Twitter
It's television...AGT had been trying to get Angelina to sing for them since she won Norway - family declined (and many other industry offers), to keep control & give her a normal childhood as much as possible. Another hint that it's TV is, she was 7 for her first performance but was 8 when she won. The math would have been too hard in the split second of that conversation so they made her lie...All AGT performances were recorded in Oct/Nov 2019, so she was 13 for all of them. The judges knew who she was, but they didn't know she was going to sing Simon's favorite song. Thanks for another sweet reaction!
I was a lucky one. I stumbled upon AJ and heard her sing ?????? Can't remember which. That was four years + and I have watched her grow up.
I've been following Angelina for about 2 years now. I thought it was only one year but I went back to the first time I saw her on a reactors channel by the name of smylyface and it's been 2 years. Wow time has gone by fast! Once you hear Angelina sing you don't want to stop hearing her sing. Love your channel and have been subscribed to you for some time now and I'm so happy you are finally reacting to Angelina 🧡 thank you
You asked when we first came across Angelina Jordan. For me it was purely by chance. On 27th June 2018 I went to the concert for Quincy Jones 85th birthday at the O2 in London. Went to see Mick Hucknall from Simply Red and Mark Ronson. A 12 year old girl had been invited to open the show singing Fly me to the moon. Quincy Jones had done the arrangements of this for Frank Sinatra. I had never heard of Angelina before, but have spent the time since then watching her huge numbers of you tube videos.
Love your reaction.... and Oh yes..... I saw her at 7 on numerous shows. both here in American and overseas. I did not actually follow her. but after this I have.....Barefoot......Great story......Check out her interview on a Norwegian program where she wrote a book about her encounter with a homeless girl (Angelina was 6 years old) Gave her shoes to the girl and promised she would always preform barefoot until every child in the world had shoes.....AND oh please get wordy......
I have following Angelina for 4 years. She ha been my favorite ever since I first heard her. She so talented. There is no one out there who sounds like her. She is totally unique. And so sincere..
What Alesha Dixon said to Angelina was "Jeg elsker deg" (yi elska di), which means "I love you" in Norwegian.
I had briefly heard of Angelina but not paid attention to her before AGT - being Norwegian I remember her name mentioned reading Norwegian newspapers (I live in the US now) - but it was when I watched her on AGT I went back and explored her further, and now I can't get enough.
Yes I knew her before. I ran across Gloomy Sunday 5 yrs ago.
Rush Limbaugh's (RIP) line, "Talent on loan from God" humbly referred to himself but better defines Angelina. She sang this Reader's Digest version of Rhapsody and created a respectful classic of her own design, not necessarily better but a unique distillation that will stand alongside the original for the ages.
it's 2021 and I just saw her on you tube unreal
I love your reaction! It was pure joy! Thank you! ❤️
I'm a fan! One of my voice students hipped me to her years ago. She was like 7 or 8 singing Billie Holiday tunes.
When she started to sing you looked like all the rest of us. Like a proud dad or grandad.. 😉🤗
Her family at the front row where you stoppe the video.
Love you reactions..
I heard about her about 4 years ago because I checked the websites of different talent shows and she was 7 at that time of her performance in "Fly Me To The Moon." I just knew she has a great voice and has a talent for that age. What I saw is that with age she has more "control of her voice" or perhaps it is experience that makes her more talented.
I found her shortly after her Norway's Got Talent singing Summertime. Been a fan ever since.
You are very enjoyable to listen to watch teaching and reacting without getting in the way of the “star”
Thanks for your reactions, I've been following you, everyone i watch a new person react to Angelina the Princess of Jazz, it's like watching the the first time again
This was the first moment i ever seen her. I was watching the show and I promise i have listened to her every day since
I discovered her roughly the same time the pandemic took hold in the Uk..she helped me through that and then from a family disaster that happened in the following April. Only listening to Angelina allowed me to forget..just for a shirt while. I can never thank her enough.
I then looked for her on iTunes
This song started my journey, and life will never be the same.
ditto!
Further to what one of the writers said, Brian May from Queen gave Angelina the copy rights to their songs especially this one and The show must go on. React to that one as well Dave.
I didn't know who she was until a couple of days ago. I've heard many sing...but her performance of BR was when you see music evolve into art. It moves you.
Angelina does the arrangements on all her songs. I have been following Angelina since she won NGT in 2014. She is my favorite female artist.😎😎😎😎
I saw the original airing of AGT and thought the performances were amazing. During my stay at home time during lockdown, I began watching reactions to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and couldn't believe how many people had never hears it. Then I came upon Angelina's version and remembered her from AGT. Then I saw she had done I put a spell on you and watched it. Blew me away! I have watched her videos every single day since and never get bored. It's such a rare opportunity to witness the progression of a child from age 6 develop to the artist she is today. Angelina has taken me ba ck to my love of music that I had left behind years ago with work and family. Instead of watching TV I spend my time enjoying music on YT. Thank god for You Tube b/c it seems radio just has a song list they go through over and over who they want to promote whereas YT gives me so much more! PS I always stay to the end to get opinions and reactions otherwise what's the point? Like you said, I want to see the faces to confirm my own opinion. Thanks Dave, your reactions are awesome
Angelina wanted to impress Simone and got the highest praise from the legendary Queen. Queen are enthusiastic about Angelina's arrangement. Queen shared Angelina's performance on their official Twitter account with the words "WOW, what a rendition". ✌️😎✌️💯 *AJ* 💯👣
For those of us who tuned in to watch AJ's performance in January, we saw the next-day Queen tweet about loving her performance. I doubt AJ fans needed their encouragement but, wow, to see it come FROM those three musicians - what a great honor indeed!
Queen also posted the video on their Facebook page.
I'm mad that Elton John made NO mention of her Yellow Brick Road performance!
I didn't mind that. But this was a song the judges foisted on her for THEIR convenience to do an apples-to-apples comparison will all the other kajillion slow solo-piano versions of YELLOW. No, Elton sat on his hands. Now... when there's a chance for a duet - AND at the piano - that's what I'm hoping for.
I am from Norway so i saw her when she won NGT and shocked the world and went Viral on RUclips and social media. Btw... she got the golden buzzer from Heidi Klum at the end there. Go see it ! And also react to the barefoot story on RUclips. There is a interview where she talks about it. It is with english translation ❤
I first heard Angelina at this performance. I'm envious of those who found her earlier. Every day since January 6, 2020, I have listened to Angelina many times each day. She made 2020 more bearable. It started with Bohemian Rhapsody and ended with Million Miles, her 1st original with Republic Records. Now we have one more original and a new cover. Life is good!
Great reaction Dave! When America’s Got Talent had aired, I had been following Angelina for about three years (I had first heard her in 2017). I think I was atypical as an American - I don’t think many of us had heard of her prior to this performance (with the exception of Angelina’s angels, of course😉). When I heard she was going to be on, I thought “IT’S ABOUT TIME!”... she was finally going to get the attention in America that she deserved (she made a bit of a splash when she performed on the View in 2017, but I’d died down and she was mostly forgotten about [an excellent performance worth reviewing, by the way]). So she did spectacularly on America’s Got Talent and then BOOM!... the Pandemic hit. 😢 This past year, most of us have been biding our time and waiting (frustratingly) for her anticipated meteoric rise to worldwide fame. Personally, I think it will happen THIS year when the Pandemic is mostly behind us and the entertainment and live performance industries slowly get back to a semblance of normalcy. It’s exciting to watch it happen. With Angelina, the SKY is the limit (as well as being her inspiration🌙🌝✨).
BTW, Dave - you should consider reacting to one of Angelina’s NGT performances. Like all of Angelina’s performances, they will blow your doors off.
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Only Angelina could turn Bohemian Rhapsody into an instant jazz classic.
A pleasure seeing your reactions to Angelina, I’m 72 and have followed her since late 2014 after seeing her on a Norwegian talk show. I don’t think there has ever been another singer like her...ever. I’m sure by now you have read the bios, her depth as a human matches and maybe even surpasses her depth as a vocalist. I think you have started a journey that will never disappoint you, as one judge has said...she is music.
Hi Dave, i got time for ya bro, you're entertaining! I had never heard of AJ until i stumbled across this performance. I was looking at viral videos of talented singers when i came across this video of AJ.........that's when i stopped looking! I couldn't get over her voice, can't remember how many times i played this video before i went in search of everything and anything Angelina that i could find, i was instantly hooked, and i haven't stopped. I get a sense of pride when i see and hear her singing, a bit like a parent or grandparent would. She is beautiful with a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul.
Hi Dave, I've been watching AJ for a couple of years. Seen all her stuff since she was 5 years old in the school recording studio. I was hooked after the first one ,love listening to her .
I discovered Angelina over 4 years when i did a search on youtube for worldwide talent show winners. There she was on Norway's Got Talent. I've been following her ever since.
I always stay to the end of your Angelina Jordan reactions ❤️ Your analysis is very informative and your love for Angelina and her vocal ability is very apparent.
Angelina is not only an amazing singer & performer, she has a heart of gold, giving her shoes to another young girl who didn't have any, & vowed not to wear shoes when she performs to bring awareness to poverty issues around the world......she truly is a rare and precious gift!!! ***LOVE YOUR REACTIONS TO ANGELINA, WHEN YOU SMILE, I SMILE***
Angelina designed and sewed her out fit with fabric printed with her grandmother's artwork. Mery, her grandmother is an acclaimed artist and is the one who introduced her to jazz when she was a tiny girl. Please check out her cover of Stay.
I spotted a little girl alone on a stage, when I was surfing the blues, probably late 2015. It was Angelina, singing "Gloomy Sunday". Its been a trip since.
Me, I was one of the ones that had never heard of her before this one song. In fact, and I know it sounds cruel but I just watch this show for the funny ones, where Simon roasts performers who cannot perform. And yes, I think that is what people like/hate about Simon , that he is brutally honest. If he says you're no good its because you are not. Anyways, I was totally surprised to hear her and she is actually excellent. And I'm like, WTF??? Why am I crying? lol
Elegant and captivating,Angelina owns the stage, audience,and judges.
These talent show audiences are special. You need an arrangement, in which you can show all kind of your skills, emotion, range, compressed in 2and a half minutes. Reflecting that, this was a masterpiece.
Thanks your reaction Dave. Really good. If you think you are blown away just wait until you listen to It's a man's world. Her belting is phenomenal according to many many reactors 🥰
Angelina was traveling on a country when she saw a poor girl with a scale for weights. her feet had sores and obviously no shoes. Angelina gave her the shoes she was wearing. The girl told Angelina that she was never going to forget her and Angelina promise her to not wear shoes on her performances until all the children in the World had shoes. When Angelina was 9 years old she wrote a book about this event (hopefully I remembered all the facts)
Angelina singing "I don't wanna die, I sometimes wish I've never been born at all"... and then seeing her mother wiping away the tears of little sister Juliette's face, gets me every time...
I stumbled on Angelina a little over 5 years ago. Just browsing RUclips and "BAM". A new understanding of "Pure Music". Changed my entire view and feelings toward Music. A greater appreciation of all genres of music. Never been moved like Angelina, takes a song and draws you in deeper and deeper and deeper. Now I am down that beautiful rabbit hole and completely love it.