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Hello there Nina!👋 Thank you for this wonderful reaction to the princess Angelina Jordan🥰 But aside from that, there is someone who wants to react to your interview with Morissette Amon. He is asking if he and his wife could react to it, giving permission to not get copyrighted.👍 Checkout your video about your Mori interview, he is on the latest comments as of now👍❤️ Hope you notice✨
Hello Nina, I have watched many reactions and I loved yours! New fan of your channel.... Her forte' is jazz voice, and in my opinion one of the best introductions to that aspect of her talent is "I Put a Spell on You."
Angelina's 17th birthday was yesterday. Check out million miles her original, live in studio has the best vocals. A tribute to her grandfather. First release from republic, who is supposedly finishing her debut album
Hi Nina, personally I hear a little Amy Winehouse, uncannily Anglina does sing an Amy cover, you could try checking one of those out as I think she's sung 2 of her songs & Angelina definitely made them her own, literally, as she changed up some of the lyric's to Amy Winehouses OG version of Back to Black & called the new version: "Fly me to the Moon". - (Angelina changed lyrics to suit her more, if you get what I mean?) Anyway the song is great & something else you may choose to listen to as well, Cheers 😁
Great reaction. You got a long road to go to listen to all of Angelina's performances. She has a variation in her covers that are breathtaking. Everything from Billie, Ella, Dinah, Amy, Adele, Lana, Duffy, Whitney, Etta, Rihanna, Nancy Sinatra to Elvis, Beatles, Michael, Elton, Frank Sinatra, Queen, James Brown and several "unknown" singers plus her own songs. And all of those are breathtaking. She makes a twist to all of them and make the new versions her own. She rewrites lyrics to fit her age. Like listen to Etta James "I just want to make love to you" which she calles "Lovin you" or to the lyrics on Amy¨s "Back to black". She has the greatest performance of a 9 years old ever in the history. Just look at her "black and white version of Screaming Jay Hawkins I put a spell on you". The ultimate performance. She puts a spell on EVERYBODY. For your own understanding it is best to start from the beguining. She has a demo recording from when she was 6 years old, the you look at all four perfomances from Norways got talent. Then to her first performance at the sing along event at "Allsang på grenasen" 2014, her performance at tthe TV program "A littel big shot" the same year and her short perfomance on the Netflix serie "Lillyhammer" with Little Steven, recorded the same year. (There is also a video of her auditioning for Little Steven). Or look at her performing at O2 arena London in 2018 at Quincy Jones 85 years birthday. Just be aware that this rabbit hole is BIG.
This video has 75 million views on RUclips. Overall she has 4 billion views on Facebook and 2 billion on RUclips. She has 4 million on Spotify. Thanks for the reaction!
In the beginning there was music, and it came to pass that the planets and stars aligned, and a child was born Jan 10, 2006, in Oslo, Norway, and now we know what the true meaning of the word music is, Angelina Jordan.
Well, every time someone does that I want to hear him and see him because I want to see your mouth open up and see that you got a star on your hands a musical genius Angelina is a musical genius
Not only did Angelina get the golden buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, but she also received huge praise from the remaining members of the legendary Queen. Queen were delighted with Angelina's arrangement and shared it on Twitter with the words "WOW, what a rendition". What was unfortunately not to be seen here, all four judges came on stage to congratulate Angelina (very rarely). 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯 👣 BTW, Angelina released her version of Bohemian Rhapsody on January 24th, 2020 under her own label ANGELINA JORDAN INC. shortly after Angelina celebrated her 14th birthday. (to date almost 10 million listeners on Spotify alone) 🤗🤗
@@ninaschofield Her Total transformation of I Put a Spell On You from the Legendary 50's blue's song ( screaming Jay Hawkins ) is amazing, and another Fav of mine, You must give it a go. She gives a tribute to him at the start w the candle. Just turned 9 when this one was done in studio.
This performance did change her life and now she's signed with Republic Records. Just turned 17 yesterday and growing strong. The arrangements of the songs she sings are made by her and they are all worth a listen. Thank you for the reaction.
That performance gave her the massive exposure on AGT that has to give. It was a massive spike in the number of those that follow her now. Simon wanted to sign her, but he couldn't, but let her perform with that caveat anyway.
"...change her life..."....nope...only in your fantasy.... Angelia was well established with a large fan base world wide ....except in the US (as ususl they don't listen to what goes on other placed in the world)...long before she came to AGT. The reality is that AGT only gave her more exposure in the US.
Angelina Jordan's outfit was sewn by her from fabric printed with her grandmother's art. I love how you talk about various details of the vocal skill set. She got Heidi Klum's golden buzzer, sending her straight to the finals, where she wowed us with a rendition of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.". This Bohemian Rhapsody was indeed a totally unique arrangement done by her, praised by Queen, and Queen gave her the rights to perform her version. A few months later she was snatched up by Republic Records in a really sweet deal that allows for her artistic vision, and conforms to her age and need to finish school. Yes, checking out Angelina's Norway's Got Talent audition and other performances is a good idea. Keep in mind she had already been bugging her Mom for two years to get onto the show. Her audition piece is Billie Holiday's version of "Gloomy Sunday." You will want at least that video to have the English subtitles because you will be able to understand what the judges say during and after Angelina's performance. I believe someone below has provided links. Angelina calls her fans, "angels." So, I'll stop here because the other "angels" will regale you with much useful detail. Grandma Ellen, remembering that Angelina Jordan just turned 17 years old on January 10, 2023. 💜
hi there. what do you want to know about Angelina ? first thing, the outfit she is wearing was designed by Angelina and her grandma Meri. second, Angelina ALWAYS performs barefoot. this is something she started doing at 6 years old because of a accidental meeting with a young homeless girl in the middle east. the little girl who was also 6 at that time didnt have shoes and the bottoms of her feet were all scarred up. she told Angelina how pretty her shoes were and Angelina took the shoes off her feet and gave them to this little girl to have. Angelina told her parents then that she would always perform barefoot until every child in the world had shoes to wear. Angelina went on NORWAYS GOT TALENT at age 7 and turned 8 by the finale of the show. there are 4 performances for her on the show, first audition, judges cuts ( she sings acapella ), semifinals and then finale. she made the top 10, then the top 3, and of course she won !!! in the finale show with 10 total acts, Angelina received 46% of all the votes !!! she won 500,000 kr, norwegian money, which was equal to about $ 58,000 in american money. during this same time, A G T winners were getting $ 1,000,000.00 during her time on A G T THE CHAMPIONS, Simon and the shows producers approached her and her family about signing a contract with the show. they wanted to pick the songs she would sing etc etc. Angelina told them thank you but no thank you, she had always picked the songs she sang and had arranged the way she sang the songs. her parents also said no because they wanted to make sure she finished school and she was too young. because she turned them down, the show did not allow her to win or even make the top 5. she made the top 10 but was elimnated before the winners announcement was made. i quit watching AGT after this happened. they cant be fair with the contestants, i dont need to watch them.... her very first time in a recording studio was when she was 6 years old. "I WHO HAVE NOTHING". if you watch the video you will notice she gets a bit lost in the middle of the song, and the producer tells her at the end she did good for her first time singing the song. age 7/8, NORWAYS GOT TALENT, age 8 THE VIEW, "FLY ME TO THE MOON". age 9 "I PUT A SPELL ON YOU". notice in this video she makes notes on the sheet music and the music director looks at it and kind of smiles/laughs. she arranged the music for this song. age 10 "FEELING GOOD", also "I'M STILL HOLDING OUT FOR YOU". this song was a demo for another singer. the writers wanted her to sing the demo and her parents agreed to let her do it as long as the recording was not released for the public. it was secretly released. the subject matter was a bit mature, suicide. age 11 " DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER". age 12 "SHIELD" (co written by Angelina). age 13 "I HAVE NOTHING", a tribute to Whitney Houston, she is wearing a white shirt with headphones on. also age 13 "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" on AG T, and also "YELLOW BRICK ROAD". age 14 "MILLION MILES" (live in studio) black and white video, Angelina wrote this song about the death of her grandfather. grab a hanky. also 14 "7th HEAVEN". age 15 "HEAL THE WORLD", "BILLIE JEAN", "EASY ON ME" live in studio, black and white video, (Adele cover). there is a video called "Angelina Jordan and Adele EASY ON ME mashup. age 16 "MY FUNNY VALENTINE", "SUSPICIOUS MINDS". "also 16 "I HAVE NOTHING" Whitney Houston Cover. all 3 of these videos were filmed in an antique store in los angeles... these will get you from start until now. she just turned 17 on january 10th, 2023.only things is have seen since then have been tik tok videos, nothing major. her fans are known as ANGELINAS ANGELS, and getting hooked on her videos is called "going down the rabbit hole". once you hear more than one song fromm Angelina, you are hooked... !!!!! ENJOY THE TRIP DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE KNOWN AS ANGELINA JORDAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! her full name is Angelina Jordan Astar. lolol fitting !!!!!!!!!!!! there are around 200 videos on here from Angelina. ..................................
The most mesmerizing performance I have ever seen ❤️ Chills and goosebumps every time I hear that performance ❤️ And she did this arrangement at 13.... mindblowing ❤️
*You've got one thing wrong about Angelina, she's never ever gets nervous when she's on stage. Being on stage is her home. Maybe before going on stage and possibly after, but never on stage, once she starts singing, as Angelina, herself, puts it, she goes into to her own world when she's singing on stage.* *This girl has been singing on stage, practically, since she was born, do you really think she nervous, no.*
Great first reaction to Angelina, there's so much more to this girl than you could ever see in one reaction, this girl has a 1000 voices and everyone of the are my favorite
@@eTraxx The transition is rather fluent to say the least. She definitely makes all the covers her originals. What is on the Album? When...ok, I will wait.
Angelina's grandfather passed a couple of years ago. She wrote 'Million Miles' about him. Also, she came out with another song '7th Heaven'. These are both really good.
Congratulations! That was an excellent, observant, reaction and analysis, Nina! Apart from her amazing vocal talent, she does her own arranging since always. When she was only just turned nine years old, she went back to Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 1956 OG "I Put a Spell on You". Virtually ever other cover is based on Nine Simone's softer 1963 version. This video will go down in music history. ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html
Yes, check it out. Angelina's "I Put a Spell on You" is an iconic performance that will likely never be repeated by her or anyone else. You have to watch it. It shows that even at 9, she was already a master of her craft.
Those of us that have heard Angelina before and truly enjoy her music and arrangements Totally understand how unique she is. If you would like to travel down the rabbit hole with the rest of us you could try listening to one of her 1st recordings when she was about 5 or 6 years old as she covered Tom Jones song, " I who have nothing". Welcome to Angelina's Angels going down the rabbit hole together.
So happy to see you have finally discovered Angelina! It seems people in the business of singing are always the ones that really understand how rare her talent is. You have a lot more to see from her. So many incredible performances to choose from. and for anyone that is just discovering Angelina, here is a little bio so that you can learn a little more about her background and her kind and caring soul.... *Angelina Jordan* - Angelina Jordan was born Jan 10 2006 in Oslo, Norway. She is currently 17 - She began singing at the age of one and a half - At 2 or 3 she discovered Jazz through her grandmother and started studying all the greats from Jazz history with youtube videos. - *Why Angelina always sings barefoot* - When Angelina was 6 years old, she was traveling with her grandmother and met a poor girl with no shoes trying to make money on the streets. They talked for a while and discussed their dreams. It was cold and the girl had scars on her feet. Seeing this, Angelina took off her shoes and gave them to the girl. The girl thanked her and told Angelina she would pray for her every day. That day Angelina made a vow to always sing barefoot until all the children of the world could have shoes. To this day, whenever Angelina is performing in public, she sings barefoot as a way to remember that little girl and to remind us that there are less fortunate people in the world that could use our help. Angelina holds so true to this promise that she has sung outdoors in Norway, in december... barefoot. She has sung at a dinner with ex-pres Obama... barefoot. She went on AGT (possibly the biggest stage in the world)...bare foot. She made a promise at 6 years old, and has stuck strong to it for years. That takes a special kind of person. - She has always been the driving force behind her own singing career. It was her that asked her mother to take her to Norways Got Talent, where she auditioned at 7 years old and went on to win the whole show at just 8 years old. - In an interview after the show, when asked what she was going to do with the prize money, the 8 year old replied, "I would like to give it to orphans that need clothes and shoes" - When Angelina was 9 years old she became the youngest published author in Norway, when she wrote a book about the story of why she doesn't wear shoes when she sings. She donated proceeds from the sales of the book to help children in need. - The reason you may not have heard of her is because her parents are very protective of her childhood. After she won NGT, they did not want her to be thrust into stardom before she had a chance to grow up as a normal child, and get her education. They allowed her to do a few select shows (mainly private and charity events) with a couple public shows every year when she is out of school. Her mother said in an interview that they have turned down 90% of the offers that came in. Over the years since NGT, they have turned down offers from many major record labels and even disney. - Angelina has covered more than 160 songs and over 70 artists. She always selects the songs herself... everything ranging from old classic jazz to modern pop. She is able to change her voice to match any song she sings and make it her own. (she can cover Amy Winehouse, Lana del Rey, and Adele like nobody else) - Angelina has collaborated with some very big names over the last few years... Quincy Jones, Mark Ronson, David Foster, Alan Walker and many more. All of which heard her and were blown away by her talent. - Angelina has written five of her own original songs: "What is Life", "Shield", "Oslo", "Million Miles", and "7th Heaven" (all are amazing...all can be found on youtube) In summary, Angelina Jordan is destined to be one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. This is just my opinion, but if you listen closely to any of her stuff you will hear the greatness. She sings with a natural style. There is no acting, no showing off, there are no unnecessary runs, or big belty notes just for the purpose of saying "hey look at me sing". She once said "when I sing I go into a beautiful world in my head", and you can always hear the results of that. When Angelina sings it is pure soul, pure emotion, pure music.
Thank you rusty for doing such a good job of bringing Nina up too speed with our bare foot princess. Tonight is the first I seen a reaction from Nina Schofield and loved what she had to say. I hope she goes all the way back to, Always got talent next, and begins her journey with AJ their. Steve from New Zealand.
So many comments already so just going to add two little things you might like to know: 1. It was not just the arrangement, but also the suit she made herself using a print from the art of het grandmother. 2. You might have noticed she performed barefoot. The reason is that when she was 6 she travelled through the Middle-East. She met a poor girl in the streets with bare and scarred feet. Angelina gave her boots to the girl. Ever since she performs barefoot both in remembrance of that girl and to raise awareness for the plight of poor kids. She has helped in many charities to raise money for underprivileged people. She is not just an inspiring artist but also an inspiring person, kind, caring and genuine :-)
@@ninaschofield Hi! To save you having to search for them, here are the links to all the NGT performances. age 7 - "Gloomy Sunday" (Billy Holiday)- Audition -ruclips.net/video/d3gSho9yf88/видео.html (English Subtitles) age 8 - "I'm a fool to want you" (Billie Holiday) - Judges' Cut-Off - ruclips.net/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/видео.html (No comments by the Judges) age 8 - "Bang Bang" (Nancy Sinatra) - Semi Final - ruclips.net/video/pcBoB49Gxn8/видео.html age 8 - "Summertime: (songwriter George Gershwin. Angelina's performance in the style of Ella Fitzgerald) - Final - ruclips.net/video/stwF4ti1tbc/видео.html
Nina, Angelina from a very young age, was exposed to jazz and it's so obvious in her vocals. Her raspy tone ,wonderful vibrato and aspirate onsets really give her vocals an interesting timbre for sure ! I truly believe great artists have the unique ability to be a storyteller and Angelina definitely has that quality in all songs ! I would suggest " My Funny Valentine " and "Suspicious Minds " both recorded in an antique shop last year if you want to hear her more recent stuff ! Her studio rendition of "I Have Nothing " s tribute to one of her favorite artists Whitney is an absolutely fantastic performance ! I want to thank you personally for being such a great reactor but more importantly bringing your intelligent and expert commentary on the vocal quality of the artists on your channel ! I can say that you're a must watch channel for sure and definitely needed in the Yiu Tube community ! Thank you and keep posting ! Sending you much love from Canada ! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
You're in for the ride of your life as you dive into this incredible rabbit hole. With almost 200 covers (some will say "uncover") and several originals all done with perfection you will ask yourself why you waited so long to listen to this brilliant vocalist. I'm glad you're here now. Looking forward to more reactions. Going back to the beginning isn't a bad idea. But, whatever you do don't keep us waiting too long, please.
As a testimony to this genus, this video of BR has been viewed more than 150 million times on RUclips. Angelina Jordan at 13-years-of age with a sound like no other in the universe. At 75 I have experienced the best the world has to offer from the music industry, and no one has ever affected me like Angelina Jordan with each and every performance.
Yes just the tip of the iceberg and having just turned 17 at mid point in her career.. Every year she has put out mind blowing performances.. Each year showing remarkable i growth vocally…yes she is a once in a generation ( s ) singer.. My personal favorite is her 2022 rendition of My Funny Valentine .. Liked and subscribed, looking forward to more of your insightful AJ reactions 😊
I used to think a soul singer was someone whose singing touched my soul. After learning of Angelina Jordan and listening to nearly 200 songs by her, I have a whole new definition of soul. I believe Angelina embodies each song she sings and sings from her soul to my soul. Angelina's beautiful tone hugs my soul and makes me feel like I am wrapped in a warm blanket. She is one in 10 billion.
Fantastic reaction and review, thank you so much for sharing! 💖 You are spot on, you only scratched the surface of her vocal capabilities here. Not to mention her overall musicality, wich is off the charts, at any age you encounter her. Cant wait to watch you discover more of this once in a generation musical prodigy that is Angelina! 🌹
Angelina is a prodigy Norwegian born she started singing at the age of 18 months. She has a heart of gold she has worked diligently and produced millions to help with children's needs and environmental things worldwide all before the age of 16, she gave her shoes to a poor child when she was 5 and was the youngest author in Norway with the story about why she performs without shoes. She has produced over 160 covers of all genres and made them all hers while maintaining recognition and loyalty to the original. Angelina sings in 5 languages, plays the flute, guitar, piano, and violin, writes her own music and paints follow her and you will have a video journey from the age of 7 to now at the age of 16 every performance is a musical masterpiece regardless of age and you will meet her followers (called angels) who number in the thousands and are some of the nicest people on the net. Angelina is a gift from the universe and we are fortunate to experience her becoming a superstar.
Great reaction to a vocal tour-de-force! Your instincts about her are spot-on! Angelina Jordan arguably brings the most confident, versatile, seemingly effortless, and fearless vocal artistry found today (whether measured across artists, genres, or decades). You may think this an exaggeration but listen to a few more of her many performances (160+ covers plus original songs - all on YT) and you will see! She has been performing at a high level all over the world since age 7/8 when she won Norway's Got Talent singing Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra, and Gershwin. It is the rare singer that can, as Angelina has done, go from Queen to "Screamin" Jay Hawkins to Adele to Elvis to Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson to Etta James to James Brown to Amy Winehouse to the Beatles (and many others in between) and do them all justice! And who (at 13yo) steps before the American audience (including Simon) and starts one of the most iconic songs in music a cappella? Who!? If you want to hear music, listen to anyone. If you want to feel music, listen to Angelina. She will stagger you with her ability to find and bring forth the 'essence', the emotional message of nearly any song. You have far to go with Angelina. She is equally comfortable and equally able to impact us whether singing a cappella, accompanied only by a piano or guitar, in front of professional studio musicians or a 40-piece military band. With her immense vocal toolkit, arranging ability (yeah, that too, since about 8yo or so) and the work ethic to make what she does only 'seem' effortless, she will hopefully be touching hearts for a long time to come. Wait until you figure out why she performs barefoot! Why God has performed the miracle of touching the world with one of such talent, musical IQ, commitment, and generosity as Angelina we can wonder but we must all marvel. Welcome aboard the AJ train! Please react to more of her impressive library.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina. Its always beautiful to hear professionals delve into her talent. Enjoy the wonderful rabbit hole you will find yourself in.
She was about a year and a half when she started singing. Her first studio recording was “I, who have nothing” at 6 years old. At 7 she auditioned for Norway’s Got Talent and won when she was 8. She performs barefoot and tells us why in a book she wrote, “Between Two Hearts.” She’s the youngest published author in Norway. She just turned 17 yesterday. IMO - she is the best vocalist in the world. She is a real gift to all.
Nina, I just came back to watch your video again and what a pleasure it was to do so. Listening to you describe what was going on and telling us in your own words how unique Angelina is, was a lot of fun. You spoke about how after listening to her, someone would want to hear everything else she has sung. Yes, her attraction is sudden. NIna, what I would like to add to that is most of us have heard this video hundreds and hundreds of times and, you know what, we still get emotional every time we listen to her sing. And, part of the joy we get is to watch rectors such as yourself go into this cold and experience something so special, even though you knew going in "this must be great", it still doesn't set you up for what you were about to listen to. Yes, you will find out the versatility in her voice is ever so present and when you are about ready to hear another video you will have no idea what to expect.
Thank you for your great reaction 😄 If you want to hear all that Angelina has done, you will be very busy for long time. Angelina has so many great covers, performances, and originals on RUclips. I’ve selected my very favourites and it sums up to 50 songs! More than I would select from any professionel artist/band with more recordings published (Angelina is expected to release her first album in 2023). From her latest recordings at home, I recommend that you listen to “Love is a game” uploaded by our very own Rusty Shackleford. Welcome to Angelinas rabbit hole - we’re a lot of hardcore fans here and we warmly welcome more fans…
By far the most insightful first time reaction to Angelina that I’ve ever heard. You seem to get it. Your anticipation is right on the money. You’re not going to be disappointed.
Lovely reaction. You've got over 180 covers and 5 originals to choose from, so there's a journey ahead for you. I've given you the links for Angelina's performances for Norway's Got Talent 2014 below (more backstory in the following comment). Of the 4 NGT performances, only NGT 1 and the final, NGT 4, have pre- and post-performance content. These two also have English subtitles or closed captions. I recommend playing all of NGT 1, where she sang Billie Holiday's arrangement of "Gloomy Sunday." There are few opportunities to hear her talk about herself, so this is well worth seeing. For NGT 4, "Summertime," Angelina performed in the style of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. This final video has 4 segments. The first is a spotlight on Angelina. I recommend watching this because you get to hear Angelina talking about herself. She's so young that her legs can only stick straight out as she sits and speaks to us. The second segment is the actual final performance. The third segment has the judges sharing their experiences and the feelings she's generated in them throughout the 2014 season. I highly recommend listening to these comments, as their words were quite powerful as well as prophetic. You just don't hear judges on any other Got Talent speak with this level of engagement. The fourth segment contains the naming of the 3 highest performing artist(s) being named. This follows with Angelina being named the victor. This last segment lasts for a little over 5 minutes, so I've seen some include and others not. NGT 1 - "GLOOMY SUNDAY" (pre/post performance English subtitles) - ruclips.net/video/d3gSho9yf88/видео.html NGT 2 - "I'M A FOOL TO WANT YOU" (sung in acapella) - ruclips.net/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/видео.html (How does she maintain pitch and tone without any backing track?) NGT 3 - "BANG BANG" - ruclips.net/video/cSEO3IMVtCI/видео.html NGT 4 - "SUMMERTIME" (spotlights Angelina, pre/post performance, winning NGT, and has English CC) - ruclips.net/video/zN4kAof1is0/видео.html
Queen tweeted their congratulations to her. The band subsequently gave her the rights to her version of their song. There is no age requirement, but it's very unlikely that young singers have the sheer talent to do well on these shows. Angelina made it to the finals, but she didn't proceed into the final rounds. She was dropped from the show when she refused to sign a contract with AGT-TC, which would have put her under one of their affiated record labels. Angelina even turned down Disney. She did, however, sign with Republic Records at 14. Republic gave her compete artistic control as well as control over the timing of her releases. She said that she signed with Republic as they shared her vision of her music. Angelina turned 17 on 10 January 2023 and will graduate from high school in the spring of this year. She will then enter her full-time music career at this point. - Who is Angelina Jordan - Angelina is a Norwegian born child prodigy in music. She's a singer/ songwriter who's arranged over 180 covers and 5 originals, all since the age of 7. Angelina began singing at 18 months old. At 2, she began teaching herself how to sing, focusing primarily on the jazz masters of decades gone by. These are artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James. She's also influenced by Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and Adele, to name a few. She's also been said to be the girl of 1,000 voices. Yet even though we can hear the phrasing and style she puts in the songs, it's always Angelina that we hear. At 7 years old, she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent. She was the last to audition. The judges had no idea who she was or what she could do. They saw a diminutive mussy haired, barefooted girl with her teeth still growing in. For her audition, she performed "Gloomy Sunday" from Billie Holiday. On TV-2, they've reported over 14 million views of this performance. This does not take into account the many hundreds of reactors showing this audition to millions more. Needless to say, Angelina went on to win the 2014 season of NGT shortly after her 8th birthday. The family was bombarded with requests for performances, interviews, and record label offers. They turned down 90% of the requests, as they insisted that Angelina should enjoy a normal childhood. That didn't stop Angelina from performing at select engagements around the world, singing for Heads of State, and even Barack Obama. She's spent time and worked with musicians such as Quincy Jones and Alan Walker. She first appeared on American television at 8, on the View in 2014. She's been working closely with Republic on her first album under their label. It's likely that it will drop shortly after her graduation. - The Barefoot Princess - Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at age 6, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them. Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true you, have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.” From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
@@johndoe-gt6gp How about a recounting in Angelina's own words?....As fans have come to know, Jordan likes to perform barefoot, in honor of a young girl she met when was 6 who didn’t have any shoes. Ever since the young singer gave that girl her shoes, she’s performed without wearing her own. ..... “I want to remind myself that there are less fortunate people around the world who need help,” she says. “It is a great reminder for me.”
@@103mrg What he wrote is for the most part an exact retelling and in a few instances quoted from her book. I’m not sure what problem you are pointing to. Have you read her book? If not I would encourage you to do so. It’s an amazing story of humbleness and generosity as seen through the eyes of a six year old. Albeit an incredibly intelligent and empathetic six year old, but a six year old none the less. It’s available on her website and all profits go to charity so it’s a win/win.
You said that you probably are listening to Angelina in the wrong order. No, not at all. There is no wrong order. There is no wrong genre, title, or age for Angelina from age 7 to now at 17. It’s a cliche to say that you have no idea how good she is, but that exactly true. Easily, easily the best singer I’ve heard in my 70+ years. She is a musician, arranger, and has a voice for the ages. One quibble with your comments: you said she is a singer who comes around once in a generation. It’s absolutely once in a lifetime. Just start listening.
Nina...Great Reaction!!!. You are right to note how rare it is to have such a talent arise, but I tell you that Angelina Jordan is note merely a "generational " Talent, but Multi-Generational! Angelina Jordan is the most incredible singer I have encountered in my 65 years, (Over 40 years working in the Music business!). She has Perfect Pitch and Perfect timing. She has a Musical "palette" of vocal techniques unequalled by any current singer and superior to most singers of the past, and at almost 17 years old she has room to improve beyond even the greats! Listen to her covers of Rihanna Or Adele and you realize she is the best interpreter of modern songs you've ever heard. Listen to her original songs and you will realize you cannot imagine how good a songwriter she will become. Listen to he catalog of 180+ songs and realize that she is Already one of the best Arrangers in the music business! Welcome to the Rabbit hole!! You will be getting loads of suggestions and most will be amazing! My personal suggestion is to Go Back and listen to the 4 performances at the Norway's Got Talent contest, ruclips.net/video/O2bX15tYFVk/видео.html
What a wonderful reaction and analysis! Can't wait for you to dig deeper as you will be here a long time! Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became the youngest ever vocalist to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy. She is now 16, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records almost two years ago. She is not widely promoted yet, however, as her family has decided to wait until she graduates school, so she has a normal childhood. Here is a link from ages 6 to 16 of 106 Angelina chronological RUclips performances with five originals. m.ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO Here is a more comprehensive playlist of 180 videos including tiktok and Instagram. ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye. When she was 6 years old, she was in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes and has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond. Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love. ruclips.net/user/AngelinaJordanOfficial Please remember to include in your description the artist Official Channel as well as the original video, if you have not already done so. Verbally encouraging your viewers to like comment and subscribe to yours and the artists' videos and channels boosts subscriptions and algorithms for both of you. Potential subscribers recognize those who support exceptional artists like Angelina.
Great reaction Nina!! Been waiting 2 years for this. As Morrissette is the queen of the high register, Angelina, even as only a teenager, is the queen of the low register. She will give you many jaw drop moments going forward. The biggest, may be her version of Screamin Jay Hawkins, "I Put A Spell On You" when she was 2 weeks past her 9th birthday. ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html. After this, you will truly fall into the rabbit hole. Thank you again!!
So surprised i did not see a video of AJ on her channel... She said she started in the wrong order... and it seemed she knew of AJ... as she started the reaction. I know she likes Aurora which is cool ❤️ I was sure she had done maybe 1 or 2 reactions to AJ before... maybe I am getting old 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wonderful reaction. I'm very excited to hear you will be doing more Angelina... I'm signed up and ready to go. :) She has so many incredible songs it's hard to choose... Her First live performance at age 7 on NGT is quite incredible, but so are her other NGT performances at Age 8... If I were to recommend one I might suggest the live out door concert at age 8 shortly after winning NGT where she sang, "What a difference a Day Makes"... But that's just one suggestion... it's literally crazy how good she is at all ages. BY age 10, all signs in her voice that hint at her being a child disappear... She did 2 amazing performances of "Feeling Good" with completely different Tempo's and musical arrangements, one indoor, and one outside. Both equally amazing, and what a Climax! I literally have about 50 of her songs in my top 3.. Sounds silly right? But it's actually true, and it just depends on how your feeling, the time of year, and what tickles your fancy any particular day.
This performance, as remarkable as it is, is just the tip of a very deep and beautiful rabbit hole.. Angelina is the most spellbinding artist to emerge this century, in my opinion, and her voice, her skillset, and her personality are one-of-a-kind. I hope you explore all of her catalogue; you won't be disappointed. 😎 By the way, I've greatly enjoyed what you've done with Grace VanderWaal, my other favourite female singer.
Excellent observations! More accurate than you know maybe. Enjoyed your reaction, I'll tell you, this girl is truly something very special. I've been listening to her for going on 5 years now and my life is better because of it. A couple of the fans that will post comments have compiled great biographies of Angelina, highly encourage you to read up on her. Not only is she an amazing vocalist, she is an inspiring human being as well! Really hope you fall under the spell of Angelina and continue reacting to all of her many (180+) performances. See you soon!
Angelina turned 17 years old, yesterday ❤️ Born on the 10th of January 😀 I have 2 recommendations... first one is her cover of Nina Simones Feeling good at age 10, and then her cover of Rihannas Stay at age 12 👍❤️ Ohhh... make it 3... her first original with Republic Records at age 14.. Her original Million Miles 👍 about her grandpa passing away and that song is very special to me ❤️ Have a nice day 👍 Love from Kent ❤️
What a wonderful reaction.... hard to believe this is a first time listen to Angelina as what you say fits perfectly with what I feel having been listening to her for a couple of years now and having become addicted to her voice (first time that has happend)... would really love to see your reaction to her amazing version of I Put a Spell on You at 9... her arrangement of the song and it is mind-blowing...
Nina, thanks for this insightful reaction and that you appreciate the range (of techniques) that Angie uses with such tasteful discretion. There are many belter's out there if that's ur thing, but to me, most are of generic tone and lack any of the comforting musicality that Angie has. Enjoy checking out her vast YT back catalogue, or more up-to-date Insta and TikTok posts.
Wonderful first reaction Nina. Her stage presence and performance is always top notch, she loves to sing live. Angelina's musical vision transcends the ordinary and she always manages to give an interpretive reading that makes us better understand and love the songs, in any age she is. This gorgeous girl truly has a musical knowledge and analytical ability that is beyond my comprehension. This girl's passion and talent is just amazing, it's like she herself is woven into the music and she gives us a new and wonderful dress every time she sings. 💛🧡❤
The reason Heidi’s comments are not included in this clip is because she gave her the golden buzzer to pass her through all the prelims to the show. So they clipped that bit from this video.
Nina, that was the best, most incisive,first reaction I’ve ever heard from a vocal coach hearing Angelina for the first time! You immediately earned a new subscriber! Your comments are on point. Especially the one about how Angelina makes you want to hear more! It’s absolutely true! I hope you fall into the Angelina rabbit hole and react to more of her performances. And, yes, I do think you should go back to when she first appeared on Norway’s Got Talent. I’ll be looking forward to your reviews!
So many comments already your going to be reading for a while. Angelina is special in so many ways. You’ve understood already there is such a wide range of her vocal abilities. She sings many different styles of music. She has a very distinct voice while at the same time it seems as though she has a 1000 voices. She has never been nervous on stage or in the studio. She sings from her heart to ours and for many to our souls. As she has stated during interviews singing is like breathing and that when she closes her eyes while singing she is transported to another amazing world and takes everyone with her. She performs for the world out of Love with her main goal to spread peace and happiness. Not for the fame or money. She is an extremely kind and generous. She donated her winnings from Norway’s got talent to charity. If it’s possible she loves her fans more than we love her. Her Grandma Mery is without question her #1 fan. She is the most Humble person, I have had the pleasure to meet. As she just turned 17 yesterday, we’ve just scratched the surface of her abilities even after 10 years of performances and nearly 200 different songs to listen to, I believe we really have no way to comprehend what’s coming our way in the future. Have fun diving into the rabbit hole as you prepare for the release of her first album under Republic Records later this year. Hope to see many more of your reactions between now and then. I know you have revived many suggestions for what to react to next. Here is her a cappella version of I’m A Fool To Want You from Norway’s Got Talent. m.ruclips.net/video/svkhvAOD_80/видео.html
Hi Nina- Thanks for checking this out and sharing your thoughts. This was the first thing I heard Angelina sing as well. I was youtube surfing during the beginning of COVID lockdown and had no idea who she was. Like you have articulated here, there was something immediately recognizable as rare, special, and intoxicating. I like lots of different kinds of music and there are many groups and singers I really enjoy, but she is something altogether different, isn't she. I hope you'll spend some time checking out more of her performances and sharing the experience with us. I can promise you, you'll have a tidal wave of us Angelina fans right there with you. I think your notion of checking out her Norway's got Talent performances next is a great direction to go and then "I put a spell on you" after that. I'll be looking forward to joining you on your next one!
Hello, Nina. Welcome to the musical world of Angelina Jordan. I enjoyed your professional reaction to Angelina's arrangement of "Rhapsody," which has been covered by other young singers to date. Angelina is a Norwegian Jazz Singer discovered when she was 7 yrs old on the "Norway got talent show" 2014 season. Angelina performed (4) four songs, starting with "Gloomy Sunday" in the style of Billie Holiday, which went viral online and ended with "Summer Time," a winning performance. Angelina's birthday was yesterday, Jan 10th. She is now 17 yrs old and living in L.A. California and has signed a contract with Republic Records.
Nina, fantastic analysis. BTW AJ also ARRANGED this performance. She is not just a brilliant vocalist, but a brilliant musician. Thank you for your reaction.
4:46 The comment at this point is spot on. It’s not just her voice, but her soul as a human. I feel she’s going to change the world. Beautiful reaction.
You are absolutely correct! Just so hard to wait for what she’s going to do next. And in the meantime being content to listen repeatedly to the plethora of available songs because they continue to evoke such depth and emotion with each listen. She is a gift.
Thank you Nina for this wonderful and insightful first reaction to Angelina. Your observations about her are right on the mark. I've been listening to Angelina every day for over three years now--since this performance was first posted online--and her talent still astonishes me every time I hear her sing. Her tone is unique, her versatility is mind-boggling, and her ability to move me is beyond what I can express in words. She is truly a once in a lifetime artist for me. I can't wait for your next Angelina reaction!
New subscriber - thanks to your great reaction, analysis & appreciation of Angelina's masterful reinterpretation & performance of this classic Queen song. Now 17 with over 180 covers & some original songs to choose from, I can honestly say all of them are great. But - in order to get a better understanding of her musical roots & early influencers, I highly recommend all 4 of her Norway Got Talent performances (Gloomy Sunday, I'm A FoolTo Want You, Bang Bang & Summertime) - at ages7-8. And/or - in order to really appreciate her raw talent, you need to watch her black & white performance of I Put A Spell On You (which she also arranged) - at age 9. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Everything you said was spot on. This performance made me so intrigued and amazed. I just had to watch more of her. 4 years later and I am another addicted Angelina fan who has loved the journey into her unbelievable talent and impatient for more original music by her. She is an incredible singer and a fantastic human being.
Love your reaction. Please pamper yourself and do many, many more, especially her early days, age six and up. She is an amazing young lady in every possible way, mostly in the way she touches our hearts...and doesn't let go.
On point first reaction! You are correct, this just scratches the surface of what this musical genius can do. Now go back in time, go foreword, stay in place but just pick any song in the 200 or so videos available and be amazed. Thank you from Alaska
Nina, great first reaction and analysis of probably the best vocalist of our times! You are very astute - you knew she was special from the first note! You are sure to get inundated by information from AJ's fans - we are very eager to welcome new fans to the AJ journey. So, welcome! My only question - what took you so long?! Lol
I follow Angelina and this is my first time watching one of your reactions. With a 186 thousand subscribers, I.m surprised not to see footprints all over your body of the many individuals requesting you to react to her. I'm impressed that you could resist this for so long. But, that's all over now. You're clearly smitten. And, it's down the Angelina rabbit hole with you along with the rest of us fans (angels). Any further resistance is futile. ... There is no bad way to listen to Angelina. In fact, Bohemian Rhapsody makes an excellent introduction. This performance was my introduction to Angelina, and I've been chasing her ever since. ... Clearly, you caught on to Angelina in a hurry. Most people first listening to this performance are captivated by Angelina's tone. You gave that high praise as well. as it rightfully deserves. Above and beyond that, you kept emphasizing Angelina's musicality. It usually takes watching several Angelina performances to fully appreciate that. I think that Angelina's interpretive ability may be just a bit better than that gorgeous tone of hers. You gave us a fine reaction here, Nina. Looking forward to more. And a belated Happy Angelina Birthday Day. She turned 17 years old, yesterday, an January 10. ... A recommendation for your next Angelina video is her performance of "I Put A Spell On You:" Screaming Jay Hawkins - 1956. (black & white version, important.) She laid this track down at age 9 years and 2 months. You might find it useful to check out a Screaming Jay version beforehand.
I discovered Angelina about 7 years ago and it's been an amazing ride and it's going to be fun to watch you go down this rabbit hole she's a once and a generation talent her parents are protecting her right now from the music industry I believe she's just turned 17 so her future is way way ahead of her.. I like your perspective I like your channel Great reaction keep up the good work...
This is one of the best spot on first reactions I've heard about Angelina. Yes, she is very special as you already know and will enjoy for some time to come. I'm looking forward to following you through her many performances.
Beautiful reaction and analysis, Nina. I am so very glad that you have finally discovered Angelina. When you discover the international breadth of her fan base, you will hopefully realize (se) that music by such as her can help bring more harmony to our world. I hope you will continue to be a part of that by helping to promote her future. Her stated goal is to spread love with her music and she asks her fans to also spread love and be kind to each other.
Great reaction. As a new reactor to Angelina Jordan, she is rarely ever nervous and was not here. Those breaths as you dive into more of her music from even before 7 years old to current are part of her singing style that she picked up singing jazz since she could talk. I'm definitely looking to hear more Angelina Jordan reactions.
Happy Wednesday one and all! You can watch this reaction on my Patreon without the mask right here: www.patreon.com/posts/77050708? (thanks copyright 😆)
Hello there Nina!👋 Thank you for this wonderful reaction to the princess Angelina Jordan🥰 But aside from that, there is someone who wants to react to your interview with Morissette Amon. He is asking if he and his wife could react to it, giving permission to not get copyrighted.👍 Checkout your video about your Mori interview, he is on the latest comments as of now👍❤️
Hope you notice✨
Hello Nina, I have watched many reactions and I loved yours! New fan of your channel.... Her forte' is jazz voice, and in my opinion one of the best introductions to that aspect of her talent is "I Put a Spell on You."
Angelina's 17th birthday was yesterday. Check out million miles her original, live in studio has the best vocals. A tribute to her grandfather. First release from republic, who is supposedly finishing her debut album
Hi Nina,
personally I hear a little Amy Winehouse, uncannily Anglina does sing an Amy cover, you could try checking one of those out as I think she's sung 2 of her songs & Angelina definitely made them her own, literally, as she changed up some of the lyric's to Amy Winehouses OG version of Back to Black & called the new version: "Fly me to the Moon".
- (Angelina changed lyrics to suit her more, if you get what I mean?) Anyway the song is great & something else you may choose to listen to as well,
Cheers 😁
Great reaction. You got a long road to go to listen to all of Angelina's performances. She has a variation in her covers that are breathtaking. Everything from Billie, Ella, Dinah, Amy, Adele, Lana, Duffy, Whitney, Etta, Rihanna, Nancy Sinatra to Elvis, Beatles, Michael, Elton, Frank Sinatra, Queen, James Brown and several "unknown" singers plus her own songs. And all of those are breathtaking. She makes a twist to all of them and make the new versions her own. She rewrites lyrics to fit her age. Like listen to Etta James "I just want to make love to you" which she calles "Lovin you" or to the lyrics on Amy¨s "Back to black". She has the greatest performance of a 9 years old ever in the history. Just look at her "black and white version of Screaming Jay Hawkins I put a spell on you". The ultimate performance. She puts a spell on EVERYBODY.
For your own understanding it is best to start from the beguining. She has a demo recording from when she was 6 years old, the you look at all four perfomances from Norways got talent. Then to her first performance at the sing along event at "Allsang på grenasen" 2014, her performance at tthe TV program "A littel big shot" the same year and her short perfomance on the Netflix serie "Lillyhammer" with Little Steven, recorded the same year. (There is also a video of her auditioning for Little Steven). Or look at her performing at O2 arena London in 2018 at Quincy Jones 85 years birthday. Just be aware that this rabbit hole is BIG.
This was the best song and best version of it she ever recording.
This video has 75 million views on RUclips. Overall she has 4 billion views on Facebook and 2 billion on RUclips. She has 4 million on Spotify. Thanks for the reaction!
In the beginning there was music, and it came to pass that the planets and stars aligned, and a child was born Jan 10, 2006, in Oslo, Norway, and now we know what the true meaning of the word music is, Angelina Jordan.
She is one of the best vocalists of all time Wild bill
Into every generation a slayer is born
ALL OF THE GREAT TALENT IS BORN WITH IT IT CANT BE LEARNED
Once in a generation talent and person
Nina, you are in for a ride you can't and don't want to get off. Angelina has blessed my life with the joy of her music.
Into each generation a Singer is born, she, one girl in all the world...SHE is the SINGER..Angelina The Song Slayer.
Typed this before your mention of a "generation"…and I almost choked on the piece of pizza I was eating.😂
Well, every time someone does that I want to hear him and see him because I want to see your mouth open up and see that you got a star on your hands a musical genius Angelina is a musical genius
Not only did Angelina get the golden buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, but she also received huge praise from the remaining members of the legendary Queen. Queen were delighted with Angelina's arrangement and shared it on Twitter with the words "WOW, what a rendition". What was unfortunately not to be seen here, all four judges came on stage to congratulate Angelina (very rarely). 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯 👣
BTW, Angelina released her version of Bohemian Rhapsody on January 24th, 2020 under her own label ANGELINA JORDAN INC. shortly after Angelina celebrated her 14th birthday. (to date almost 10 million listeners on Spotify alone) 🤗🤗
Love this ❤
@@ninaschofield Her Total transformation of I Put a Spell On You from the Legendary 50's blue's song ( screaming Jay Hawkins ) is amazing, and another Fav of mine, You must give it a go. She gives a tribute to him at the start w the candle. Just turned 9 when this one was done in studio.
This performance did change her life and now she's signed with Republic Records. Just turned 17 yesterday and growing strong. The arrangements of the songs she sings are made by her and they are all worth a listen. Thank you for the reaction.
It change my life too.🤩
@@rogercarriere4756 How? 😂
@@rogercarriere4756 I second that Roger!
That performance gave her the massive exposure on AGT that has to give. It was a massive spike in the number of those that follow her now. Simon wanted to sign her, but he couldn't, but let her perform with that caveat anyway.
"...change her life..."....nope...only in your fantasy.... Angelia was well established with a large fan base world wide ....except in the US (as ususl they don't listen to what goes on other placed in the world)...long before she came to AGT. The reality is that AGT only gave her more exposure in the US.
Angelina Jordan's outfit was sewn by her from fabric printed with her grandmother's art. I love how you talk about various details of the vocal skill set. She got Heidi Klum's golden buzzer, sending her straight to the finals, where she wowed us with a rendition of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.". This Bohemian Rhapsody was indeed a totally unique arrangement done by her, praised by Queen, and Queen gave her the rights to perform her version. A few months later she was snatched up by Republic Records in a really sweet deal that allows for her artistic vision, and conforms to her age and need to finish school. Yes, checking out Angelina's Norway's Got Talent audition and other performances is a good idea. Keep in mind she had already been bugging her Mom for two years to get onto the show. Her audition piece is Billie Holiday's version of "Gloomy Sunday." You will want at least that video to have the English subtitles because you will be able to understand what the judges say during and after Angelina's performance. I believe someone below has provided links. Angelina calls her fans, "angels." So, I'll stop here because the other "angels" will regale you with much useful detail. Grandma Ellen, remembering that Angelina Jordan just turned 17 years old on January 10, 2023. 💜
Not only are you vocally and musically, gifted you were so damn beautiful. You are gorgeous simply gorgeous.❤❤❤❤
hi there. what do you want to know about Angelina ? first thing, the outfit she is wearing was designed by Angelina and her grandma Meri. second, Angelina ALWAYS performs barefoot. this is something she started doing at 6 years old because of a accidental meeting with a young homeless girl in the middle east. the little girl who was also 6 at that time didnt have shoes and the bottoms of her feet were all scarred up. she told Angelina how pretty her shoes were and Angelina took the shoes off her feet and gave them to this little girl to have. Angelina told her parents then that she would always perform barefoot until every child in the world had shoes to wear. Angelina went on NORWAYS GOT TALENT at age 7 and turned 8 by the finale of the show. there are 4 performances for her on the show, first audition, judges cuts ( she sings acapella ), semifinals and then finale. she made the top 10, then the top 3, and of course she won !!! in the finale show with 10 total acts, Angelina received 46% of all the votes !!! she won 500,000 kr, norwegian money, which was equal to about $ 58,000 in american money. during this same time, A G T winners were getting $ 1,000,000.00 during her time on A G T THE CHAMPIONS, Simon and the shows producers approached her and her family about signing a contract with the show. they wanted to pick the songs she would sing etc etc. Angelina told them thank you but no thank you, she had always picked the songs she sang and had arranged the way she sang the songs. her parents also said no because they wanted to make sure she finished school and she was too young. because she turned them down, the show did not allow her to win or even make the top 5. she made the top 10 but was elimnated before the winners announcement was made. i quit watching AGT after this happened. they cant be fair with the contestants, i dont need to watch them.... her very first time in a recording studio was when she was 6 years old. "I WHO HAVE NOTHING". if you watch the video you will notice she gets a bit lost in the middle of the song, and the producer tells her at the end she did good for her first time singing the song. age 7/8, NORWAYS GOT TALENT, age 8 THE VIEW, "FLY ME TO THE MOON". age 9 "I PUT A SPELL ON YOU". notice in this video she makes notes on the sheet music and the music director looks at it and kind of smiles/laughs. she arranged the music for this song. age 10 "FEELING GOOD", also "I'M STILL HOLDING OUT FOR YOU". this song was a demo for another singer. the writers wanted her to sing the demo and her parents agreed to let her do it as long as the recording was not released for the public. it was secretly released. the subject matter was a bit mature, suicide. age 11 " DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER". age 12 "SHIELD" (co written by Angelina). age 13 "I HAVE NOTHING", a tribute to Whitney Houston, she is wearing a white shirt with headphones on. also age 13 "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" on AG T, and also "YELLOW BRICK ROAD". age 14 "MILLION MILES" (live in studio) black and white video, Angelina wrote this song about the death of her grandfather. grab a hanky. also 14 "7th HEAVEN". age 15 "HEAL THE WORLD", "BILLIE JEAN", "EASY ON ME" live in studio, black and white video, (Adele cover). there is a video called "Angelina Jordan and Adele EASY ON ME mashup. age 16 "MY FUNNY VALENTINE", "SUSPICIOUS MINDS". "also 16 "I HAVE NOTHING" Whitney Houston Cover. all 3 of these videos were filmed in an antique store in los angeles... these will get you from start until now. she just turned 17 on january 10th, 2023.only things is have seen since then have been tik tok videos, nothing major. her fans are known as ANGELINAS ANGELS, and getting hooked on her videos is called "going down the rabbit hole". once you hear more than one song fromm Angelina, you are hooked... !!!!! ENJOY THE TRIP DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE KNOWN AS ANGELINA JORDAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! her full name is Angelina Jordan Astar. lolol fitting !!!!!!!!!!!! there are around 200 videos on here from Angelina. ..................................
Here for the rabbit trail age 6 to 16 (now 17). Every song leaves you speechless and with goosebumps
The most mesmerizing performance I have ever seen ❤️ Chills and goosebumps every time I hear that performance ❤️ And she did this arrangement at 13.... mindblowing ❤️
*You've got one thing wrong about Angelina, she's never ever gets nervous when she's on stage. Being on stage is her home. Maybe before going on stage and possibly after, but never on stage, once she starts singing, as Angelina, herself, puts it, she goes into to her own world when she's singing on stage.*
*This girl has been singing on stage, practically, since she was born, do you really think she nervous, no.*
Great first reaction to Angelina, there's so much more to this girl than you could ever see in one reaction, this girl has a 1000 voices and everyone of the are my favorite
She’s so amazing! A magical artist with thousands voices! Welcome to the rabbit hole of Angelina. So many songs to dig into!👌💫🥰❤️
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to discover more ❤
Please do! You will be amazed!🙏❤️
with what .. over 180+ covers? Like .. five originals? First full album this year with Republic Records
Five originals, but who’s counting? 😉🙃
@@eTraxx The transition is rather fluent to say the least. She definitely makes all the covers her originals. What is on the Album? When...ok, I will wait.
Angelina's grandfather passed a couple of years ago. She wrote 'Million Miles' about him. Also, she came out with another song '7th Heaven'. These are both really good.
Congratulations! That was an excellent, observant, reaction and analysis, Nina! Apart from her amazing vocal talent, she does her own arranging since always. When she was only just turned nine years old, she went back to Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 1956 OG "I Put a Spell on You". Virtually ever other cover is based on Nine Simone's softer 1963 version. This video will go down in music history. ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html
Yes. Agree
Yes, check it out. Angelina's "I Put a Spell on You" is an iconic performance that will likely never be repeated by her or anyone else. You have to watch it. It shows that even at 9, she was already a master of her craft.
I am loving the various expressions of Bodhisattva recognition.
Those of us that have heard Angelina before and truly enjoy her music and arrangements Totally understand how unique she is. If you would like to travel down the rabbit hole with the rest of us you could try listening to one of her 1st recordings when she was about 5 or 6 years old as she covered Tom Jones song, " I who have nothing". Welcome to Angelina's Angels going down the rabbit hole together.
So happy to see you have finally discovered Angelina! It seems people in the business of singing are always the ones that really understand how rare her talent is. You have a lot more to see from her. So many incredible performances to choose from.
and for anyone that is just discovering Angelina, here is a little bio so that you can learn a little more about her background and her kind and caring soul....
*Angelina Jordan*
- Angelina Jordan was born Jan 10 2006 in Oslo, Norway. She is currently 17
- She began singing at the age of one and a half
- At 2 or 3 she discovered Jazz through her grandmother and started studying all the greats from Jazz history with youtube videos.
- *Why Angelina always sings barefoot* - When Angelina was 6 years old, she was traveling with her grandmother and met a poor girl with no shoes trying to make money on the streets. They talked for a while and discussed their dreams. It was cold and the girl had scars on her feet. Seeing this, Angelina took off her shoes and gave them to the girl. The girl thanked her and told Angelina she would pray for her every day. That day Angelina made a vow to always sing barefoot until all the children of the world could have shoes. To this day, whenever Angelina is performing in public, she sings barefoot as a way to remember that little girl and to remind us that there are less fortunate people in the world that could use our help.
Angelina holds so true to this promise that she has sung outdoors in Norway, in december... barefoot. She has sung at a dinner with ex-pres Obama... barefoot. She went on AGT (possibly the biggest stage in the world)...bare foot. She made a promise at 6 years old, and has stuck strong to it for years. That takes a special kind of person.
- She has always been the driving force behind her own singing career. It was her that asked her mother to take her to Norways Got Talent, where she auditioned at 7 years old and went on to win the whole show at just 8 years old.
- In an interview after the show, when asked what she was going to do with the prize money, the 8 year old replied, "I would like to give it to orphans that need clothes and shoes"
- When Angelina was 9 years old she became the youngest published author in Norway, when she wrote a book about the story of why she doesn't wear shoes when she sings. She donated proceeds from the sales of the book to help children in need.
- The reason you may not have heard of her is because her parents are very protective of her childhood. After she won NGT, they did not want her to be thrust into stardom before she had a chance to grow up as a normal child, and get her education. They allowed her to do a few select shows (mainly private and charity events) with a couple public shows every year when she is out of school. Her mother said in an interview that they have turned down 90% of the offers that came in. Over the years since NGT, they have turned down offers from many major record labels and even disney.
- Angelina has covered more than 160 songs and over 70 artists. She always selects the songs herself... everything ranging from old classic jazz to modern pop. She is able to change her voice to match any song she sings and make it her own. (she can cover Amy Winehouse, Lana del Rey, and Adele like nobody else)
- Angelina has collaborated with some very big names over the last few years... Quincy Jones, Mark Ronson, David Foster, Alan Walker and many more. All of which heard her and were blown away by her talent.
- Angelina has written five of her own original songs: "What is Life", "Shield", "Oslo", "Million Miles", and "7th Heaven" (all are amazing...all can be found on youtube)
In summary, Angelina Jordan is destined to be one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. This is just my opinion, but if you listen closely to any of her stuff you will hear the greatness. She sings with a natural style. There is no acting, no showing off, there are no unnecessary runs, or big belty notes just for the purpose of saying "hey look at me sing". She once said "when I sing I go into a beautiful world in my head", and you can always hear the results of that. When Angelina sings it is pure soul, pure emotion, pure music.
Dang Rusty jumped on this one quickly 😆
Thank you Rusty for ALWAYS getting a comprehensive, ACCURATE, summary of her progressive growth and talent. YOU 'DA MAN!!!
True words. 👍
Thank you rusty for doing such a good job of bringing Nina up too speed with our bare foot princess.
Tonight is the first I seen a reaction from Nina Schofield and loved what she had to say.
I hope she goes all the way back to, Always got talent next, and begins her journey with AJ their.
Steve from New Zealand.
Too long, didn't read 🥱 🫳🌿
So many comments already so just going to add two little things you might like to know:
1. It was not just the arrangement, but also the suit she made herself using a print from the art of het grandmother.
2. You might have noticed she performed barefoot. The reason is that when she was 6 she travelled through the Middle-East. She met a poor girl in the streets with bare and scarred feet. Angelina gave her boots to the girl. Ever since she performs barefoot both in remembrance of that girl and to raise awareness for the plight of poor kids. She has helped in many charities to raise money for underprivileged people. She is not just an inspiring artist but also an inspiring person, kind, caring and genuine :-)
I believe the book she wrote at age 9 about her experience made her the youngest published author in Norway.
The one to watch is her audition on Norway's Got Talent, which was Billie Holiday's "Gloomy Sunday" (with Eng subs) at 7 years old.
Ooh ok thanks!
Great suggestion!
@@ninaschofield Hi! To save you having to search for them, here are the links to all the NGT performances.
age 7 - "Gloomy Sunday" (Billy Holiday)- Audition -ruclips.net/video/d3gSho9yf88/видео.html (English Subtitles)
age 8 - "I'm a fool to want you" (Billie Holiday) - Judges' Cut-Off - ruclips.net/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/видео.html (No comments by the Judges)
age 8 - "Bang Bang" (Nancy Sinatra) - Semi Final - ruclips.net/video/pcBoB49Gxn8/видео.html
age 8 - "Summertime: (songwriter George Gershwin. Angelina's performance in the style of Ella Fitzgerald) - Final - ruclips.net/video/stwF4ti1tbc/видео.html
Thanks for deepening my feeling of AJ's music.
Exactly. Thumbs up.
Nina, Angelina from a very young age, was exposed to jazz and it's so obvious in her vocals. Her raspy tone ,wonderful vibrato and aspirate onsets really give her vocals an interesting timbre for sure ! I truly believe great artists have the unique ability to be a storyteller and Angelina definitely has that quality in all songs ! I would suggest " My Funny Valentine " and "Suspicious Minds " both recorded in an antique shop last year if you want to hear her more recent stuff ! Her studio rendition of "I Have Nothing " s tribute to one of her favorite artists Whitney is an absolutely fantastic performance ! I want to thank you personally for being such a great reactor but more importantly bringing your intelligent and expert commentary on the vocal quality of the artists on your channel ! I can say that you're a must watch channel for sure and definitely needed in the Yiu Tube community ! Thank you and keep posting ! Sending you much love from Canada ! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
You're in for the ride of your life as you dive into this incredible rabbit hole. With almost 200 covers (some will say "uncover") and several originals all done with perfection you will ask yourself why you waited so long to listen to this brilliant vocalist. I'm glad you're here now. Looking forward to more reactions. Going back to the beginning isn't a bad idea. But, whatever you do don't keep us waiting too long, please.
As a testimony to this genus, this video of BR has been viewed more than 150 million times on RUclips. Angelina Jordan at 13-years-of age with a sound like no other in the universe. At 75 I have experienced the best the world has to offer from the music industry, and no one has ever affected me like Angelina Jordan with each and every performance.
Yes just the tip of the iceberg and having just turned 17 at mid point in her career.. Every year she has put out mind blowing performances.. Each year showing remarkable i growth vocally…yes she is a once in a generation ( s ) singer.. My personal favorite is her 2022 rendition of My Funny Valentine .. Liked and subscribed, looking forward to more of your insightful AJ reactions 😊
I used to think a soul singer was someone whose singing touched my soul. After learning of Angelina Jordan and listening to nearly 200 songs by her, I have a whole new definition of soul. I believe Angelina embodies each song she sings and sings from her soul to my soul. Angelina's beautiful tone hugs my soul and makes me feel like I am wrapped in a warm blanket. She is one in 10 billion.
Fantastic reaction and review, thank you so much for sharing! 💖 You are spot on, you only scratched the surface of her vocal capabilities here. Not to mention her overall musicality, wich is off the charts, at any age you encounter her. Cant wait to watch you discover more of this once in a generation musical prodigy that is Angelina! 🌹
Thank you so much!!
Angelina is a prodigy Norwegian born she started singing at the age of 18 months. She has a heart of gold she has worked diligently and produced millions to help with children's needs and environmental things worldwide all before the age of 16, she gave her shoes to a poor child when she was 5 and was the youngest author in Norway with the story about why she performs without shoes. She has produced over 160 covers of all genres and made them all hers while maintaining recognition and loyalty to the original. Angelina sings in 5 languages, plays the flute, guitar, piano, and violin, writes her own music and paints follow her and you will have a video journey from the age of 7 to now at the age of 16 every performance is a musical masterpiece regardless of age and you will meet her followers (called angels) who number in the thousands and are some of the nicest people on the net. Angelina is a gift from the universe and we are fortunate to experience her becoming a superstar.
Nina loved hearing and seeing you both You and Angelina so great!!!!!
Amazingly said, Nina - 'universal language of the music' it is. Fantastic reaction. Thank you:)
Great reaction to a vocal tour-de-force! Your instincts about her are spot-on! Angelina Jordan arguably brings the most confident, versatile, seemingly effortless, and fearless vocal artistry found today (whether measured across artists, genres, or decades). You may think this an exaggeration but listen to a few more of her many performances (160+ covers plus original songs - all on YT) and you will see! She has been performing at a high level all over the world since age 7/8 when she won Norway's Got Talent singing Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra, and Gershwin. It is the rare singer that can, as Angelina has done, go from Queen to "Screamin" Jay Hawkins to Adele to Elvis to Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson to Etta James to James Brown to Amy Winehouse to the Beatles (and many others in between) and do them all justice! And who (at 13yo) steps before the American audience (including Simon) and starts one of the most iconic songs in music a cappella? Who!?
If you want to hear music, listen to anyone. If you want to feel music, listen to Angelina. She will stagger you with her ability to find and bring forth the 'essence', the emotional message of nearly any song. You have far to go with Angelina. She is equally comfortable and equally able to impact us whether singing a cappella, accompanied only by a piano or guitar, in front of professional studio musicians or a 40-piece military band. With her immense vocal toolkit, arranging ability (yeah, that too, since about 8yo or so) and the work ethic to make what she does only 'seem' effortless, she will hopefully be touching hearts for a long time to come. Wait until you figure out why she performs barefoot!
Why God has performed the miracle of touching the world with one of such talent, musical IQ, commitment, and generosity as Angelina we can wonder but we must all marvel. Welcome aboard the AJ train! Please react to more of her impressive library.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina. Its always beautiful to hear professionals delve into her talent.
Enjoy the wonderful rabbit hole you will find yourself in.
She was about a year and a half when she started singing. Her first studio recording was “I, who have nothing” at 6 years old. At 7 she auditioned for Norway’s Got Talent and won when she was 8. She performs barefoot and tells us why in a book she wrote, “Between Two Hearts.” She’s the youngest published author in Norway. She just turned 17 yesterday. IMO - she is the best vocalist in the world. She is a real gift to all.
Hi Nina!!
Welcome to Angelina’s world
and there’s more
Nina, I just came back to watch your video again and what a pleasure it was to do so. Listening to you describe what was going on and telling us in your own words how unique Angelina is, was a lot of fun. You spoke about how after listening to her, someone would want to hear everything else she has sung. Yes, her attraction is sudden. NIna, what I would like to add to that is most of us have heard this video hundreds and hundreds of times and, you know what, we still get emotional every time we listen to her sing. And, part of the joy we get is to watch rectors such as yourself go into this cold and experience something so special, even though you knew going in "this must be great", it still doesn't set you up for what you were about to listen to. Yes, you will find out the versatility in her voice is ever so present and when you are about ready to hear another video you will have no idea what to expect.
Thank you for your great reaction 😄
If you want to hear all that Angelina has done, you will be very busy for long time. Angelina has so many great covers, performances, and originals on RUclips. I’ve selected my very favourites and it sums up to 50 songs! More than I would select from any professionel artist/band with more recordings published (Angelina is expected to release her first album in 2023).
From her latest recordings at home, I recommend that you listen to “Love is a game” uploaded by our very own Rusty Shackleford.
Welcome to Angelinas rabbit hole - we’re a lot of hardcore fans here and we warmly welcome more fans…
Nina, I have watched your superb reaction several times. Thank you!
By far the most insightful first time reaction to Angelina that I’ve ever heard. You seem to get it. Your anticipation is right on the money. You’re not going to be disappointed.
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to discover more ❤
Lovely reaction. You've got over 180 covers and 5 originals to choose from, so there's a journey ahead for you. I've given you the links for Angelina's performances for Norway's Got Talent 2014 below (more backstory in the following comment).
Of the 4 NGT performances, only NGT 1 and the final, NGT 4, have pre- and post-performance content. These two also have English subtitles or closed captions. I recommend playing all of NGT 1, where she sang Billie Holiday's arrangement of "Gloomy Sunday." There are few opportunities to hear her talk about herself, so this is well worth seeing.
For NGT 4, "Summertime," Angelina performed in the style of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. This final video has 4 segments. The first is a spotlight on Angelina. I recommend watching this because you get to hear Angelina talking about herself. She's so young that her legs can only stick straight out as she sits and speaks to us. The second segment is the actual final performance. The third segment has the judges sharing their experiences and the feelings she's generated in them throughout the 2014 season. I highly recommend listening to these comments, as their words were quite powerful as well as prophetic. You just don't hear judges on any other Got Talent speak with this level of engagement.
The fourth segment contains the naming of the 3 highest performing artist(s) being named. This follows with Angelina being named the victor. This last segment lasts for a little over 5 minutes, so I've seen some include and others not.
NGT 1 - "GLOOMY SUNDAY" (pre/post performance English subtitles) - ruclips.net/video/d3gSho9yf88/видео.html
NGT 2 - "I'M A FOOL TO WANT YOU" (sung in acapella) - ruclips.net/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/видео.html (How does she maintain pitch and tone without any backing track?)
NGT 3 - "BANG BANG" - ruclips.net/video/cSEO3IMVtCI/видео.html
NGT 4 - "SUMMERTIME" (spotlights Angelina, pre/post performance, winning NGT, and has English CC) - ruclips.net/video/zN4kAof1is0/видео.html
Wow so many to choose from! Thanks for watching 🫶🏻
Holy cow what a performance!
u couldn't b more spot on about the GOAT...u r in 4 a treat...u r great...thanks...
Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤
Queen tweeted their congratulations to her. The band subsequently gave her the rights to her version of their song. There is no age requirement, but it's very unlikely that young singers have the sheer talent to do well on these shows. Angelina made it to the finals, but she didn't proceed into the final rounds. She was dropped from the show when she refused to sign a contract with AGT-TC, which would have put her under one of their affiated record labels. Angelina even turned down Disney. She did, however, sign with Republic Records at 14. Republic gave her compete artistic control as well as control over the timing of her releases. She said that she signed with Republic as they shared her vision of her music. Angelina turned 17 on 10 January 2023 and will graduate from high school in the spring of this year. She will then enter her full-time music career at this point.
- Who is Angelina Jordan -
Angelina is a Norwegian born child prodigy in music. She's a singer/ songwriter who's arranged over 180 covers and 5 originals, all since the age of 7. Angelina began singing at 18 months old. At 2, she began teaching herself how to sing, focusing primarily on the jazz masters of decades gone by. These are artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James. She's also influenced by Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and Adele, to name a few. She's also been said to be the girl of 1,000 voices. Yet even though we can hear the phrasing and style she puts in the songs, it's always Angelina that we hear.
At 7 years old, she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent. She was the last to audition. The judges had no idea who she was or what she could do. They saw a diminutive mussy haired, barefooted girl with her teeth still growing in. For her audition, she performed "Gloomy Sunday" from Billie Holiday. On TV-2, they've reported over 14 million views of this performance. This does not take into account the many hundreds of reactors showing this audition to millions more.
Needless to say, Angelina went on to win the 2014 season of NGT shortly after her 8th birthday. The family was bombarded with requests for performances, interviews, and record label offers. They turned down 90% of the requests, as they insisted that Angelina should enjoy a normal childhood.
That didn't stop Angelina from performing at select engagements around the world, singing for Heads of State, and even Barack Obama. She's spent time and worked with musicians such as Quincy Jones and Alan Walker. She first appeared on American television at 8, on the View in 2014. She's been working closely with Republic on her first album under their label. It's likely that it will drop shortly after her graduation.
- The Barefoot Princess -
Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at age 6, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them.
Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true you, have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.”
From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
Thank you Christian. That’s the most accurate recounting of why AJ sings barefoot I have seen yet in the comments.
@@johndoe-gt6gp How about a recounting in Angelina's own words?....As fans have come to know, Jordan likes to perform barefoot, in honor of a young girl she met when was 6 who didn’t have any shoes. Ever since the young singer gave that girl her shoes, she’s performed without wearing her own. ..... “I want to remind myself that there are less fortunate people around the world who need help,” she says. “It is a great reminder for me.”
@@103mrg What he wrote is for the most part an exact retelling and in a few instances quoted from her book. I’m not sure what problem you are pointing to. Have you read her book? If not I would encourage you to do so. It’s an amazing story of humbleness and generosity as seen through the eyes of a six year old. Albeit an incredibly intelligent and empathetic six year old, but a six year old none the less. It’s available on her website and all profits go to charity so it’s a win/win.
I have no words ..
You said that you probably are listening to Angelina in the wrong order. No, not at all. There is no wrong order. There is no wrong genre, title, or age for Angelina from age 7 to now at 17. It’s a cliche to say that you have no idea how good she is, but that exactly true. Easily, easily the best singer I’ve heard in my 70+ years. She is a musician, arranger, and has a voice for the ages. One quibble with your comments: you said she is a singer who comes around once in a generation. It’s absolutely once in a lifetime. Just start listening.
A thousand times over ... no adjectives on Earth can describe.
Nina...Great Reaction!!!. You are right to note how rare it is to have such a talent arise, but I tell you that Angelina Jordan is note merely a "generational " Talent, but Multi-Generational!
Angelina Jordan is the most incredible singer I have encountered in my 65 years, (Over 40 years working in the Music business!). She has Perfect Pitch and Perfect timing. She has a Musical "palette" of vocal techniques unequalled by any current singer and superior to most singers of the past, and at almost 17 years old she has room to improve beyond even the greats! Listen to her covers of Rihanna Or Adele and you realize she is the best interpreter of modern songs you've ever heard. Listen to her original songs and you will realize you cannot imagine how good a songwriter she will become. Listen to he catalog of 180+ songs and realize that she is Already one of the best Arrangers in the music business! Welcome to the Rabbit hole!!
You will be getting loads of suggestions and most will be amazing!
My personal suggestion is to Go Back and listen to the 4 performances at the Norway's Got Talent contest, ruclips.net/video/O2bX15tYFVk/видео.html
You.Are.So.Right!
What a wonderful reaction and analysis! Can't wait for you to dig deeper as you will be here a long time!
Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became the youngest ever vocalist to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy.
She is now 16, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records almost two years ago. She is not widely promoted yet, however, as her family has decided to wait until she graduates school, so she has a normal childhood.
Here is a link from ages 6 to 16 of 106 Angelina chronological RUclips performances with five originals.
m.ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO
Here is a more comprehensive playlist of 180 videos including tiktok and Instagram.
ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc
Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye.
When she was 6 years old, she was in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes and has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond.
Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love.
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Great reaction Nina!! Been waiting 2 years for this. As Morrissette is the queen of the high register, Angelina, even as only a teenager, is the queen of the low register. She will give you many jaw drop moments going forward. The biggest, may be her version of Screamin Jay Hawkins, "I Put A Spell On You" when she was 2 weeks past her 9th birthday. ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html. After this, you will truly fall into the rabbit hole. Thank you again!!
I love a low vocal, thank you so much for watching!
Simon was right it was unique, Angelina arranged it herself. 😊
Wow, Didnt realize you hadnt reacted to AJ before. Greetings from Norway =)
Thanks for watching Tom!
So surprised i did not see a video of AJ on her channel... She said she started in the wrong order... and it seemed she knew of AJ... as she started the reaction. I know she likes Aurora which is cool ❤️ I was sure she had done maybe 1 or 2 reactions to AJ before... maybe I am getting old 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@kentovewagenes1141 Yeah I kinda took it for granted that she had reacted to AJ already but as Nina said better late than never =)
@@MrTombre Yes, for sure ❤️ Happy New Year 🌠👍
Wonderful reaction. I'm very excited to hear you will be doing more Angelina... I'm signed up and ready to go. :) She has so many incredible songs it's hard to choose... Her First live performance at age 7 on NGT is quite incredible, but so are her other NGT performances at Age 8... If I were to recommend one I might suggest the live out door concert at age 8 shortly after winning NGT where she sang, "What a difference a Day Makes"... But that's just one suggestion... it's literally crazy how good she is at all ages.
BY age 10, all signs in her voice that hint at her being a child disappear... She did 2 amazing performances of "Feeling Good" with completely different Tempo's and musical arrangements, one indoor, and one outside. Both equally amazing, and what a Climax!
I literally have about 50 of her songs in my top 3.. Sounds silly right? But it's actually true, and it just depends on how your feeling, the time of year, and what tickles your fancy any particular day.
Can’t wait to discover more ❤
super reaction.....she is amazing, wow.
An amazing performance by an amazing young woman! ❤ That girl ❤ Thanks Nina!
I would go to her official youtube channel, definitely someone to follow. Amazing talent!
This performance, as remarkable as it is, is just the tip of a very deep and beautiful rabbit hole.. Angelina is the most spellbinding artist to emerge this century, in my opinion, and her voice, her skillset, and her personality are one-of-a-kind. I hope you explore all of her catalogue; you won't be disappointed. 😎
By the way, I've greatly enjoyed what you've done with Grace VanderWaal, my other favourite female singer.
New subscriber for Angelina 😇
Excellent observations! More accurate than you know maybe. Enjoyed your reaction, I'll tell you, this girl is truly something very special. I've been listening to her for going on 5 years now and my life is better because of it. A couple of the fans that will post comments have compiled great biographies of Angelina, highly encourage you to read up on her. Not only is she an amazing vocalist, she is an inspiring human being as well! Really hope you fall under the spell of Angelina and continue reacting to all of her many (180+) performances. See you soon!
Thanks so much for watching and enjoying ❤
Angelina turned 17 years old, yesterday ❤️ Born on the 10th of January 😀 I have 2 recommendations... first one is her cover of Nina Simones Feeling good at age 10, and then her cover of Rihannas Stay at age 12 👍❤️ Ohhh... make it 3... her first original with Republic Records at age 14.. Her original Million Miles 👍 about her grandpa passing away and that song is very special to me ❤️ Have a nice day 👍
Love from Kent ❤️
Three of my top five, which consists of about 20…
What a wonderful reaction.... hard to believe this is a first time listen to Angelina as what you say fits perfectly with what I feel having been listening to her for a couple of years now and having become addicted to her voice (first time that has happend)... would really love to see your reaction to her amazing version of I Put a Spell on You at 9... her arrangement of the song and it is mind-blowing...
Nina, thanks for this insightful reaction and that you appreciate the range (of techniques) that Angie uses with such tasteful discretion. There are many belter's out there if that's ur thing, but to me, most are of generic tone and lack any of the comforting musicality that Angie has. Enjoy checking out her vast YT back catalogue, or more up-to-date Insta and TikTok posts.
There’s nothing better than an incredible vocal tone ❤
Nina, you have the best description of her and her singing qualities that I have seen of many. Kudos.
Wonderful first reaction Nina. Her stage presence and performance is always top notch, she loves to sing live. Angelina's musical vision transcends the ordinary and she always manages to give an interpretive reading that makes us better understand and love the songs, in any age she is. This gorgeous girl truly has a musical knowledge and analytical ability that is beyond my comprehension. This girl's passion and talent is just amazing, it's like she herself is woven into the music and she gives us a new and wonderful dress every time she sings. 💛🧡❤
She is a magical storyteller. Wonderful ❣️
Welcome to the phenomenal world of Angelina.
The reason Heidi’s comments are not included in this clip is because she gave her the golden buzzer to pass her through all the prelims to the show. So they clipped that bit from this video.
Nina, that was the best, most incisive,first reaction I’ve ever heard from a vocal coach hearing Angelina for the first time! You immediately earned a new subscriber! Your comments are on point. Especially the one about how Angelina makes you want to hear more! It’s absolutely true! I hope you fall into the Angelina rabbit hole and react to more of her performances. And, yes, I do think you should go back to when she first appeared on Norway’s Got Talent. I’ll be looking forward to your reviews!
Yes!
So many comments already your going to be reading for a while. Angelina is special in so many ways. You’ve understood already there is such a wide range of her vocal abilities. She sings many different styles of music. She has a very distinct voice while at the same time it seems as though she has a 1000 voices. She has never been nervous on stage or in the studio. She sings from her heart to ours and for many to our souls. As she has stated during interviews singing is like breathing and that when she closes her eyes while singing she is transported to another amazing world and takes everyone with her. She performs for the world out of Love with her main goal to spread peace and happiness. Not for the fame or money. She is an extremely kind and generous. She donated her winnings from Norway’s got talent to charity. If it’s possible she loves her fans more than we love her. Her Grandma Mery is without question her #1 fan. She is the most Humble person, I have had the pleasure to meet. As she just turned 17 yesterday, we’ve just scratched the surface of her abilities even after 10 years of performances and nearly 200 different songs to listen to, I believe we really have no way to comprehend what’s coming our way in the future. Have fun diving into the rabbit hole as you prepare for the release of her first album under Republic Records later this year. Hope to see many more of your reactions between now and then.
I know you have revived many suggestions for what to react to next. Here is her a cappella version of I’m A Fool To Want You from Norway’s Got Talent.
m.ruclips.net/video/svkhvAOD_80/видео.html
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 much, much, much more PLEASE!
Hi Nina- Thanks for checking this out and sharing your thoughts. This was the first thing I heard Angelina sing as well. I was youtube surfing during the beginning of COVID lockdown and had no idea who she was. Like you have articulated here, there was something immediately recognizable as rare, special, and intoxicating. I like lots of different kinds of music and there are many groups and singers I really enjoy, but she is something altogether different, isn't she. I hope you'll spend some time checking out more of her performances and sharing the experience with us. I can promise you, you'll have a tidal wave of us Angelina fans right there with you. I think your notion of checking out her Norway's got Talent performances next is a great direction to go and then "I put a spell on you" after that. I'll be looking forward to joining you on your next one!
Hello, Nina. Welcome to the musical world of Angelina Jordan. I enjoyed your professional reaction to Angelina's arrangement of "Rhapsody," which has been covered by other young singers to date. Angelina is a Norwegian Jazz Singer discovered when she was 7 yrs old on the "Norway got talent show" 2014 season. Angelina performed (4) four songs, starting with "Gloomy Sunday" in the style of Billie Holiday, which went viral online and ended with "Summer Time," a winning performance. Angelina's birthday was yesterday, Jan 10th. She is now 17 yrs old and living in L.A. California and has signed a contract with Republic Records.
Nina, fantastic analysis. BTW AJ also ARRANGED this performance. She is not just a brilliant vocalist, but a brilliant musician. Thank you for your reaction.
She is the one and only Angelina Jordan.
4:46 The comment at this point is spot on. It’s not just her voice, but her soul as a human. I feel she’s going to change the world. Beautiful reaction.
wow, what a reaction and analysis, Wow. ty
You are absolutely correct! Just so hard to wait for what she’s going to do next. And in the meantime being content to listen repeatedly to the plethora of available songs because they continue to evoke such depth and emotion with each listen. She is a gift.
You're in for a treat with this young lady
Thank you Nina for this wonderful and insightful first reaction to Angelina. Your observations about her are right on the mark. I've been listening to Angelina every day for over three years now--since this performance was first posted online--and her talent still astonishes me every time I hear her sing. Her tone is unique, her versatility is mind-boggling, and her ability to move me is beyond what I can express in words. She is truly a once in a lifetime artist for me. I can't wait for your next Angelina reaction!
New subscriber - thanks to your great reaction, analysis & appreciation of Angelina's masterful reinterpretation & performance of this classic Queen song. Now 17 with over 180 covers & some original songs to choose from, I can honestly say all of them are great. But - in order to get a better understanding of her musical roots & early influencers, I highly recommend all 4 of her Norway Got Talent performances (Gloomy Sunday, I'm A FoolTo Want You, Bang Bang & Summertime) - at ages7-8. And/or - in order to really appreciate her raw talent, you need to watch her black & white performance of I Put A Spell On You (which she also arranged) - at age 9. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Queen waived copyright so Angelina could make it her own.
she stuns time after time , song after song .
Everything you said was spot on. This performance made me so intrigued and amazed. I just had to watch more of her. 4 years later and I am another addicted Angelina fan who has loved the journey into her unbelievable talent and impatient for more original music by her. She is an incredible singer and a fantastic human being.
Love your reaction. Please pamper yourself and do many, many more, especially her early days, age six and up. She is an amazing young lady in every possible way, mostly in the way she touches our hearts...and doesn't let go.
On point first reaction! You are correct, this just scratches the surface of what this musical genius can do. Now go back in time, go foreword, stay in place but just pick any song in the 200 or so videos available and be amazed.
Thank you from Alaska
Nina, great first reaction and analysis of probably the best vocalist of our times! You are very astute - you knew she was special from the first note!
You are sure to get inundated by information from AJ's fans - we are very eager to welcome new fans to the AJ journey. So, welcome!
My only question - what took you so long?! Lol
Thanks so much for watching! Haha I know I waited way too long to listen to AJ ❤
I follow Angelina and this is my first time watching one of your reactions. With a 186 thousand subscribers, I.m surprised not to see footprints all over your body of the many individuals requesting you to react to her. I'm impressed that you could resist this for so long. But, that's all over now. You're clearly smitten. And, it's down the Angelina rabbit hole with you along with the rest of us fans (angels). Any further resistance is futile. ... There is no bad way to listen to Angelina. In fact, Bohemian Rhapsody makes an excellent introduction. This performance was my introduction to Angelina, and I've been chasing her ever since. ... Clearly, you caught on to Angelina in a hurry. Most people first listening to this performance are captivated by Angelina's tone. You gave that high praise as well. as it rightfully deserves. Above and beyond that, you kept emphasizing Angelina's musicality. It usually takes watching several Angelina performances to fully appreciate that. I think that Angelina's interpretive ability may be just a bit better than that gorgeous tone of hers. You gave us a fine reaction here, Nina. Looking forward to more. And a belated Happy Angelina Birthday Day. She turned 17 years old, yesterday, an January 10. ... A recommendation for your next Angelina video is her performance of "I Put A Spell On You:" Screaming Jay Hawkins - 1956. (black & white version, important.) She laid this track down at age 9 years and 2 months. You might find it useful to check out a Screaming Jay version beforehand.
Angelina is a superstar ❣️🌟
I discovered Angelina about 7 years ago and it's been an amazing ride and it's going to be fun to watch you go down this rabbit hole she's a once and a generation talent her parents are protecting her right now from the music industry I believe she's just turned 17 so her future is way way ahead of her.. I like your perspective I like your channel Great reaction keep up the good work...
You said that well, I listen to everything from Angelina because I hear something new everytime, kind regards.
This is one of the best spot on first reactions I've heard about Angelina. Yes, she is very special as you already know and will enjoy for some time to come. I'm looking forward to following you through her many performances.
Beautiful reaction and analysis, Nina. I am so very glad that you have finally discovered Angelina. When you discover the international breadth of her fan base, you will hopefully realize (se) that music by such as her can help bring more harmony to our world. I hope you will continue to be a part of that by helping to promote her future. Her stated goal is to spread love with her music and she asks her fans to also spread love and be kind to each other.
Great reaction. As a new reactor to Angelina Jordan, she is rarely ever nervous and was not here. Those breaths as you dive into more of her music from even before 7 years old to current are part of her singing style that she picked up singing jazz since she could talk. I'm definitely looking to hear more Angelina Jordan reactions.
ANGELINA.....👏👏👏👏👏👏