You may get flack for saying it is on par Whitney (and I agree that it is). Whether or not it is equal to Whitney is anybody's opinion, but it should be pointed out... Whitney was 29 when she recorded this song. Angelina is 13 here and is so good that it is even a question if it is on par. There are no other covers of this song where it can even be honestly compared to Whitney. The amazing thing about Angelina.... it's not just whitney. There is nobody that can cover Amy Winehouse as comparable as Angelina. There is nobody that can cover Lana Del Rey as comparable as Angelina. She is able to pick up on subtle little things that make these artists unique and incorporate those things in her covers.... while at the same time adding enough "Angelina" in there to make you know it is her. This is what makes her so special... there may be some people that can "impersonate" some other singers, but that is not what Angelina does. She embodies their essence, while still being herself. ...and she does it unlike anyone I have ever seen.
@Photo and Video Hawaii I love how Angelina sometimes "mispronounces" words. Her album "It's Magic" has been available as a CD, streaming and download for sometime. I also have Nico Cartosio's vinyl and CD album "Melting" The only vocal on the otherwise classical styled album (last song) Nico scored especially for Angelina with lyrics from an 18th century Robert Burns poem. It is hauntingly beautiful thanks to Angelina.
Yes, that's true. I could say she has "flavours" of some of the most iconic singers ever existed from Billie Holiday to Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Julie London, Etta James. Even Elvis and Frank are part of her style. We also have Adele and Joss Stone as inspirations too. She's so smart she may be picking the best of each one.
@Photo and Video Hawaii The thing that makes your analysis so good is that you pointed out some of her flaws, while still placing her at the top of your ranking (the Dimash thing will get you some flack). I never look for "perfect". I'm not sure I'd know it if I found it. I look for something that makes me FEEL; whether it's a poem, a movie, a novel, or a song. And she does that every time. There are many things that make her special. But for me, that's the most important one. And of course, her versatility is not to be denied. Who else can cover so many different artist and so remarkably well---often better than the artist she is covering? There simply isn't anyone else. Which pretty much places her in a category by herself---because no one else can do what she does.
Photo and Video Hawaii I completely agree with your comment and it is refreshing to hear someone acknowledge that she can be imperfect (especially since so many of her covers seem to be one-offs that she is recorded in her home studio) and still be the once in a lifetime genius we all know her to be. If you get flak from the Dimash fans because of your comment about him just let them come. Then step aside at the last minute. They will come face to face with the “don’t you dare acknowledge Angelina’s imperfections” crowd. Then just grab some popcorn.
We become accustomed to Angelina’s abilities as she demolishes songs with her talent. We compare her to the original artists, and many times we like her better. But what’s astounding is that we rate her performances against classic songs by Whitney, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lana Del Ray, even James Brown... But could you image Amy Winehouse singing this Whitney song? Or Adele covering Screamin Jay Hawkins? Or James Brown singing Yellow Brick Road? Angelina takes on everyone at their best, and even if you don’t think she’s as good or better on every one, she never disappoints you with her talent, musicality, emotion, and homage to the original singers. Her versatility is really astounding-whether she’s belting out a Whitney classic or mesmerizing the audience with Bohemian Rhapsody. I can, and have, listened to her songs so many times, but I never get tired of hearing them over and over.
I agree but you forgot Etta, Nina, Frank, Elvis, Screamin' Jay, Freddie, George Harrison, the Righteous Bros, Elton, Tom Jones, Michael Jackson, the Mamas and Papas, Billie Holiday and some that don't immediately come to mind. To your point, she is beyond amazing. Look at these names and their careers. Unbelievable. And as you say who of these masters could pull off covers of the others.
You're so damn right sir!!! This girl is a true genius of art, she is like a fantastic new music instrument. I mean you can take any song, any genre, and she will deliver! She's really a new and unique discovery! I'm a fan since 2015 and I never felt this excitement for any other singer or musician before! Can't imagine her next 5 or 10 years!! Amazing Angelina!!
I went to the doctor and told him that I will not die before I' m 160. He answered: Let me guess, it' s because of Angelina Jordan?....... I: Where do you know? He: Thousands are waiting in room 2 with exactly the same problem!
Ha, ha...great comment. I'm in my seventies now, and having first listened to this wonder at the young age of 69 I made the exact same promise to myself, though I admit to cutting it off at 150 (I have some lung issues, and I'm not quite THAT full of hubris), but I think that will get me far enough along to go with a smile on my face, knowing that it will be her voice coming out of the speakers at my funeral service. Provided, of course, that we're still doing that sort of thing then. : -)
she sings it with more passion and sincerity than whit and all in one single home studio take, no overdubs, no piecing together takes,, not compression or post processing, no billion dollar music industry, just one pure angelina live take. and she does it all the time..
angelina sings so effortlessly ...this song drains me emotionally to listen to it ....it's insane... how can u b the GOAT at 14...her body of work is unmatched...
To me even more amazing is her walking into sound booth at six and singing “I Who Have Nothing “. Or scrolling through RU-vid at age two looking fo Jazz artists. Or, strolling through her home at age five talking to interviewer in English showing her toys. She stops and picking up plastic toy guitar says guitar not good and starts singing “Rolling In The Deep “. The question of course is how???
She just turned 13 here. Just wait, your in for many more surprises from Angelina. She has over 125 videos and all are fantastic. At 6 she recorded, I who Have Nothing (complete) and it's not like any other 6 year old you will hear. Enjoy, and we will enjoy watching your reactions! You will need to react to her Feeling Good (10). Wow!
I'm no religious person but I pray for Angelina, for Diana, for Dimash, that they will stay away from drugs and alcohol, so they don't end up like Whitney or Amy ... 🙏
I agree with you 100 % some people think because you mention their down fall ( drugs) that we are being disrespectful , but your right it was ashamed that they were given a gift and didn't see that , I'm with you I'm praying for them not to cave to the evil temptations of drugs . its such a shame to be loved and don't see its a good thing.
I'm curious, I would like to hear Whitney Houston sing this song when she was 13 and Angelina sings this song when she is 29. So in 15 years. Whitney was 29 years old when she sang this song for the first time. ✌️😎🇩🇪🇪🇺
Just for your curiosity, even Whitney had to lower down the key of the song to perform in a live show. The key is the delivery, the passion in singing. As I mentioned even Ariana Grande can sing and reach the high notes. So does Jessie J. But both deliveries were so "unsalty" , so feelingless.
My observation was misplaced, sorry. I just wanted to say that even she as a diva had to "softner" the delivery from time to time. Angelina from the other side as a fearless singer she delivers hard songs even in live performances. Concerning to the age... Only God knows. And It's almost unfair to compare people from very distinct generations. I assume there were much more means for Angelina to practice than for Whitney. But there's something very intriguing about Angelina: the video at age 1 and a half already showed she was trying to follow the melody of the song "I will always love you". Actually she was born with something else.
Thank you for saying what most people think. Thank you for taking the risk of verbal beatings. I think the fans of Angelina won't let you hang up against possible haters. 👏👍😉
Fable, thanks for your new beautiful and enthusiastic reaction with Angelina and thank you for continuing to discover her. For me, this is a fantastic interpretation in general, even for an adult, impossible for a 13-year-old girl, isn't only the voice that makes the difference, it's all ... control, vocal power, musical intelligence and the particular, ability that involves you and captures you in its musical plot. Every time it's a pleasure to see and hear her, she just needs to use her voice and capture you 🤩 ❤️ If you think that this cover, Angelina seems to have made it, among other things, to answer those who said yes, she was good but did not have great treble in her possibilities ... a magnificent answer 😎
Great reaction! Angelina showing she can belt with best of them. I enjoy this as much as Whitney's. Even here, though, Angelina makes it her own. She will do this even better in 5-10 years. Glad you did another Angelina reaction. Keep them coming. I can hardly wait for her current stuff to come out. How nice we have such a catalog of the past to keep us entertained/blown away.
I am getting to your reactions of Angelina a little late....but I just adore her! Your reactions to her are a classic in themselves. She does this so fabulously and at her age... omg... I listen to her songs over and over, just awestruck at her deeply layered talent and innate musicality. I do have one person you might want to hear do this song. I will say though it’s a grown woman, but she is often compared to someone having the talent of The great voices of all time. She is a woman of great character and beauty as well. She is a Korean singer named So Hyang. Look up her rendition of this. You will not be sorry. Not trying to beat this angel, just sharing the love. Love your reactions as always.
Absolutely incredibly beautiful gooisrbumps ..thanku so much her voice is absolutely divine ..crying again ..stunning ..fable thanku sweety ...off to sub. ..gorgeous love an god bless x
Awesome reaction. You are now beginning to understand why people have given her the name of "Girl with 1000 voices". You can give her anything to sing and she will adjust her voice and tone to match the song. She has done pop, EMD, Country, Jazz, R&B, classical, Soul, and broadway styles, to name but a few. I am afraid, my friend, that like most of us you will not be satisfied until you have listened to everything she has done at least 5 times each. So far you have heard her cover Whitney, Queen, and Screamin Jay Hawkins. Might I now suggest a little James Brown - "This is a Man's World" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HEm7tGrjIKk.html , followed by some Elvis - "Welcome to my World" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r_rmm9tqsMw.html. Add in a little Nina Simone - "Feeling Good" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p8kAL-sGJx8.html, with a side of Adele - "When we were Young" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aHGSsqQOs5I.html. Then finally top it off with a couple of pure Angelina originals - "Shield" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lQtUbVKb0vs.html and "What is Life?" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bv0r77KN7RA.html. ENJOY!!
Fable, take Phil's recommendations, they are all amazing performances. But the most amazing thing is I could give you 6 more that are equally as good & would blow your mind. Other fans (AKA "Angels") could give you 6 more & on & on & on. Angelina is a virtual jukebox with 130 songs, so far.
And if you dare you can just compare to Joss Stone performances (This is a Man's World, I Put a Spell On You), Lady GaGa (Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, very glamorous, well recorded but empty of emotions), Christina Aguilera (got a hold on me, and we're comparing a live against a studio recording here). Something that separates her from the others is the self confidence on her voice control. Most of professional singers usually has one or two very dificult songs to perform. She may have more then 10 already. And they're live performances, mostly with no good accoustic. Even Whithey had to lower the key once because of a live performance.
If you think this is a belter, listen to her do It’s a Mans World (On Boris Palenovski channel). You thinks she’s blasting it and the end she’s got a whole other gear to step up to.
Agree, Its a man's world is my favourite song of Angelina's, such power for one so young, the audio only version seems to be better sound quality than the video.
Angelina is a goddess, and you Fable, so sensitive and full of emotion.. Watching this video is for me as making a travel in Paradise... Many kisses from France ❤️😘🥰
Angelina not only sings magnificently, she does so in a way that always respects and honours the original artists. It's as if she does not seek her own fame, so much as remind us of the beauty of songs we had begun to forget. She is in a different category from most artists. Like James Joyce redefined what English literature could be; I suspect she will define what music can be, and perhaps even what fame should mean.
I never listened to Whitney Houston, but I've heard this song. I have so much respect for Whitney Houston listening to Angelina sing this song. I never realized how truly great she was.
I never doubted Angelina could sing this song, but as usual, she surprised me. I didn't expect her to start so HIGH.! And she just sailed through it. This is one of her most astonishing performances as evidenced by the fact that we're debating whether a professionally produced recording by a 29-year old veteran at the peak of her career compares with a thirteen year old singing to a commercially available backing track and we're wondering if she did it better? Are you kidding me?
Angelina is the barefooted Queen of Soul with a Thousand Voices! She weaves musical tapestries in all colors of the rainbow with her beguiling voice! Her musical artistry is second to none and it not something that can be taught. Soul + Music in perfect harmony!
Yes quite special. I love looking back over your old reactions Fable. It's now November 2021 and Angelina has just released her cover of Adele's 'Easy on Me' and she is still taking these famous artist to school.
It only took me three years before I finally found your site again. Three years later I still believe that was absolutely the best reationI have ever seen.
Hi there! Thanks for your great react to Angelina Jordan. She's done an amazing rendition in this cover to Whitney Houston. I agree with you: Whitney would be proud hearing this cover. Angelina shows her more valuable skills to face any song she wants and the way she wants. She's really gifted. She was 12 in this video, and Whitney was 29 when she first performed "I have nothing" in O.S.T. in "The bodyguard" movie. What will Agelina reach in music at 29?? I guess she will keep on growing up, and becoming a legend. See you in next reacts to her. Stay safe and healthy. Peace & Hugs from Barcelona - Spain ✌
Subscribed - Nice job!! Anyone who can review Angelina Jordan with the same level of enthusiasm, respect and appreciation as Harry Mack is...well, you can't beat that! They are two of the very best at their craft in the World. Looking forward to more
Wow! To hit those notes with that kind of power, Whitney did it, now Angelina does it as well if not better. And more amazingly her next song will be sung lower than my uncle speaks, and he was raised on bourbon and cigars. She is a gift to us all.
I can watch you over and over and over and over and over again on the same song partly because I can watch Angelina over and over and over etc. but I can watch your reaction and the way you are and the things you say and you are gestures you are phenomenal there is no other critic that can critique like you or being like you or amuse me as much as you do or give me insight into the singer the way you do you are phenomenal as phenomenal as she is and what she does you are phenomenal and what you do
Great reaction , thanks for saying what we all know and agree with , Angelina is at level of vocal artistry seldom if ever seen for a young lady of her age or any age , besides her other talents , She is Norway's youngest published author at around 9 to 10 years old, she plays , piano, violin,flute, and guitar . Angelina does her musical arrangements and has been often observed directing professional musicians playing for her as to what she wants in a song. she is always in command when she performs in a very humble respectful manner to band members. Angelina is like no other I heave ever witnessed in her many abilities for one so young .she touches one right down to their heart and soul when she sings. :To bring you up to date on her background if you did not already know : (Angelina a short history ); Angelina has been singing since she was 1.5 years old (18 months started singing a Whitney Huston song , video on you tube of this here is the linkru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VJjG68Dfr-8.html at 1:55 on this video is her at 1.5 years old ) later she was taken by jazz and started singing jazz classics as her grandmother introduced her to jazz tunes. Her singing is her life and her passion . her mother tried to get her to sing nursery songs and she just flat out refused to involve her self in that nonsense. She is her own driving force no one dictates to her what she does in her singing or preparations, it is all her 110%. the following are her own songs . Won Norway's got talent at 7 to 8 years old has over 125 videos on line plus three of her own compositions and two that were written for her to sing , the first 3 she wrote and arranged herself, the last two were written for her to sing 1, Shield ,, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lQtUbVKb0vs.html 2. Oslo,, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6PsVu4iNmX0.html ( A song dedicated to her home town Oslo , Norway) 3. What Is Life,, .ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bv0r77KN7RA.html 4. Above the water,, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SC3F0bKKk3U.html 5. Song for A ("A" standing for Angelina) ,, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bo3mhxPM-uA.html Angelina had over 500 million views of her singing videos before her performance on AGT The Champions now her views are in the billions . Angelina was well known all over the world except in America up until her AGT Champions , mini concert. She sings bare foot since she was 6 years old to honor a bare foot orphan he met girl around her own age around 6 years old whom had no shoes and had scars on her feet, she weighing people on a bathroom scale to support her and her siblings. Angelina at six years old took her shoes off and gave them to this poor girl, and Angelina has performed on stage in honor of the pledge she made to her not to sing on stage with shoes on form then on . Angelina has honored that pledge for last 8 years . Angelina takes on a different voice for each song she covers to give homage to the song, and never tries to show off her vocal abilities but always gives each song its due respect. Angelina has a 5 octave range and her low note ability is just mind blowing for a pre-teen or now at just a mere 14 years as of Jan. 10 ,2020. Angelina can sing any genre and excel at it many times better than the original artist.
If you think you can stand hearing another artist that will claim your soul and encourage your spirit, there is a Korean singer that sings this song better than anyone one the planet...ever! This is the South Korean Singer named SoHyang and her version of this song will make you judge all others by hers. She also sings about as tech perfectly as Dimash, and her vocals that will astound you.. she puts so much passion in her songs, most grown men cry and fall in love while reacting. I can see it in their eyes as they watch and react. If your ready for a new obsession, do this...listen to bridge over trouble waters, you raise me up, then this song Angelina did, and then and only then do Everyone. Love your reactions and you will be happy we checked her out! You are doing so good! I just adore your reactions!
Thank you for reacting on an another song covered by Angelina..... nothing more to say except she blows my mind since 6 or 7 years and it seems to be just the beginning ;o)
Here's a 2014 interview with clip of Angelina singing WH at age 1 & 1/2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5A_N1i00gFs.html Already positioned at singing part. Spoiler Alert for Reactors, after 20 seconds or so, STOP.
Great reaction 🙏🙏👍👍👍this is the way a reaction is suppose to be pausing on right time and talking with honesty and expertise not too much pausing and no boaring talk thanks man I always enjoy your reaction much love from germany💙💙💙
She has so many to choose from. Some of my favorites in no specific order are: A Million Years Ago by Adele Stay by Rihanna Born to Die by Lana del Rey Crazy by Patsy Cline It's a Mans World by James Brown I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor Feeling Good by Nina Simone It's Now or Never by Elvis Presley Mr Lonely by Bobby Vinton Speak Softly Love from the Godfather (listen to the It's Magic youtube performance of the song. There a couple live performances of the song but the bands play really loud and drown out her vocals) Some very early versions of Summertime Cry me a river Her first studio performance at age 6 of I Who Have Nothing. Totally amazing for a 6 year old.
Internet trolls at the time was saying Angelina couldn't belt, that she "only" could sing soft jazzy songs. So since Angelina is a big Whitney fan since she was only a couple of years old she said: Here, hold my juicebox and watch this...
Thank you! Your reaction is priceless. You really get it. Angelina forever...been following her since her win in Norway when she was 7. Thank you God for sending Angelina to brighten up this world she is truly a gift......
With so many reactions to some of the younger singers, I am surprised you haven't reacted to Daneliya Tuleshova yet. She is currently 13, from Kazakhstan, at 10 she won The Voice Kids Ukraine, at 12 she performed on The World's Best and now she is on America's Got Talent- She has a ton of videos out and is crazy talented - Also, I highly recommend checking out Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart covering Radiohead's Creep- it has 81 million views
Daneliya is great, I like her a lot and she will undoubtedly be a megastar of this generation. Angelina is a musical narrator, musical narrators are very rare in the history of music that is why many famous musicians and legends are protecting her from the system, the musical hearing is very varied added to the spectacular singers of this generation the comparisons begin. Angie enters a different group of musicians than the group of singers, I can be wrong but I think she is the first musical narrator in 30 or 40 years to date