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Our angel is a bona fide musical genius whom also happens to be the most extraordinarily musically gifted and talented young female vocalist many of us have ever heard. Angelina clearly was born with a highly developed intuition, intellect and hypersensitive instincts.
This is my 135th time listening to this MASTERPIECE and each time I experience a new level of perfection by our ethereal prodigy extraordinaire, Angelina Jordan. When you listen to the A cappella portions of this performance at the very end of the song you are truly experiencing the genius of Angelina Jordan’s PERFECT PITCH. Sinatra, rest in peace Angelina Jordan, the Bare Foot Queen has taken the crown and there is nothing like her in the universe. When I first heard her perform this, I put it on pause and brought up Sinatra, Bublé, Streisand, Fitzgerald and Vaughan's version of this song to compare it to AJ version, and none of them moved me like this version. It is so hard to comprehend that Angelina from 7 to 16 is the greatest story telling being in my 75 years of experiencing great vocalist and I can't wait for the rest of the story.
The only time you will hear this done better will be if Angelina decides to do a cover of herself. As a long-time fan of Angelina, while listening to this when it was first released, I was shocked to be shocked by this performance. 😊😊 I can never seem to keep up with how much better she can get.
Soul, when Angelina covers a song she sprinkles her angel dust on them and then takes ownership of them. There is gold, there is platinum, there is diamond and then there is Angelina, an extraordinary rare gem.
Wonderful reaction! Love how she dances with the musical notes with her voice. I think this is the best version of this classic jazzy song. Another masterpiece. Angelina is truly a gift. God bless Angelina.
Something very mysterious happens when we listen to Angelina sing for us. Our hearts are so open when we listen to her, every word, every note, emotionally affects to such a degree our heart dances with every sound her voice makes. By the end of any song, uninterrupted, we have been drawn completely into her world and perhaps unsaid, we thank her as if she was right next to us. To our dear reactors, obligated to pause or critique the song in progress, we understand and we enjoy your video's. Most of us have heard the video several times and the feeling we get never wears off and at the same time we smile watching and listening to our favorite reactors drawn into her web. What we sincerely hope is that the reactors play the video again for their personal pleasure so they can realize the total enjoyment Angelina is providing for them.
Her mom Sara is always concerned with how her young daughter will be perceived by the public and she fully realized how naturally 'sultry' she comes across in this performance that is enhanced by her 'Persian Princess' looks. That's why she preferred to have her vocals overdubbing the visuals. By doing this, the viewing listener sees, not a sultry lounge singer, but a stunning looking teenage girl meandering through an antique furnishings store as she appears to be innocently day dreaming. This prevents any mistaken 'sensual' connotations that the public might otherwise have developed from the presentation.
@Todd S I base what I've said off of things like Angelina's original recording called 'Shield', where she's thankful for the protective 'shield' given her by the family and foremost her mother. Then, there is Sara's insistence that Angelina not sing the 'dark theme' lyrics of Amy Winehouse in her song 'Back To Black'. She only allowed Angelina to record it after Angelina changed the major portion of the song's lyrics just prior to the recording session. 'Back To Black' became 'Back In Love'. Also, when Angelina wanted to sing Amy's hit song 'Rehab', Sara made sure the theme was changed to not wanting to go back to school, not the rehab clinic Amy was talking about. It made me realize how careful she is in presenting her daughter to the public and the rendition of 'Valentine' being overdubbed, as against just singing it, just reinforces my thoughts concerning Sara. She is one 'super-protective' mama in my estimation.
@@lesbrunswick5137 Nothing revealing in the gown like garments she wore, for they were very tasteful in my opinion. Look. the girl is naturally stunning and when you add her height to the equation, she comes across as simply mesmerizing to look at.
@@ridgemanron makes a bit of sense, the act of singing itself can be attractive with all the emoting and mouth movement. I don't think the world was ready for even more of a valentines gift, given the nature of the song and holiday. I'd say good call not to show her singing for once. Kind of balanced. Fully covered but beautiful, wearing red. Given her age I thought it was difficult enough to look at already. Her voice is already insanely beautiful and mature of course. Almost have to ease into these things watching her. She's been easing in to that part of things as well.
I've been following this young lady for over 6 years now, and as much as I have always loved her voice, her cover of "All I Ask" was the first song that brought the tears more than any other song. Then "Easy On Me" continued the tears and I thought it had to be her best video ever. She proved me wrong when she posted this cover of "My Funny Valentine". At 68 years old, I have heard MANY versions of this, but in my opinion, this is the best ever, and I was sure this would be #1 on my list for a long time. Just to show me how wrong I was, a short time later she released "Suspicious Minds", and once again I was in awe. That was quickly followed by her official cover of "I Have Nothing", and now, after learning my lesson, I just wait to be even more impressed with each new song. She has made my expectations so much greater, but I have faith that this young prodigy will not disappoint. Great reaction young lady, and I look forward to many more. On your first reaction I left you a list with links of about 20 videos that I felt are "must see/hear" and you have done 6 of them so far. Don't miss out on the slightly less popular songs like "Above The Water", or her cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" or her leaked demo she did at 10 years old called "I'm Still Holding Out For You". I doubt you will be disappointed by any of her videos, but to me, the ones on that list stand out. Again WELL DONE!
Angelina taught me the true meaning of “takes my breath away”, because I find myself holding my breath when she sings, and find no discomfort from not breathing.
This is vocal perfection & by far the best version of this classic jazz standard I've ever heard. I've heard many legendary singers cover this song, but no one comes close to this, IMO. It's my current #1 song by Angelina, but that could change with the next one!!!
Well, It's a matter of personal taste, but I think the Ella Fitzgerald version comes Close. I think it May be the Version Angelina was using as a template for her Earliest recording of My Funny Valentine. This 2022 version is, I agree, the best ever recorded! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KqjKOalcI10.html BTW, I always enjoy your comments!
@@wayneraynal8487 I agree, her 9 & 10 yo versions are similar to Ella's version, yet she still managed to change a number of things to make it her own. But, her latest version at 16, is totally her own, a true work of vocal art.
Very typical for Angelina songs: the last one is almost always one of our favourites of hers. Goes for more than a 100 Angelina songs. She makes every song a unique experience.
I believe this is Angelina's very best performance I get the feeling the ghosts of the all time greats are floating around the chandeliers smiling down
One of her best! But don't we say that about most everything she does? And it keeps getting better, when will it stop? NEVER I hope, what a talent the world has to behold!
I think this is her most masterful performance. She has such an extensive palette of vocal chops that she can use at the drop of a hat plus that emotional genius to know how to sing the emotion and capture the listener. When I find out that someone has listened to Angelina but they’re not so excited by her it just blows my mind! Then I think how blessed are we who really hear her singing for what is, pure unadulterated truth.
Angelina is always phenomenal but sometimes it is perfection. Like here. She has worked this song for years and never gives up until it is perfect. Purrrrfect. Like here.
When Angelina was very, very young, she told an interviewer that a woman said her singing brought her to tears. Angelina said that she was sorry-she didn’t mean to. Not much has changed since then. Put Angelina together with this fabulous song and we hear just a pristine jazz voice that brings the lyrics to life. Treat yourself to an amazing experience. Watch Angelina at 10, sitting at home, singing this same song as beautifully and gloriously as a ten year old could ever do: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sZ25H4a2gPI.html
Your reaction makes me so happy for you that you discovered this little gem, she is a gift to cherish. Angelina Jordan, I Feel Good, and Loving You. And for your jazzy soul, Billie Jean, yep…jazzy!
I really appreciate your analysis of this phenomenal performance by Angelina. Do you know that she speaks several languages. I do not know this from personal experience, but many have pointed this out. There is an explanation: Her father is Swedish, her grandmother is from Iran and her grandfather was from Japan. Sara, Angelina's mother, lived for a time in Japan with her parents. Angelina was born in Norway but has spent part of her upbringing in the United States. Etc .... She has thus heard / practiced the following languages during her upbringing: Norwegian, Swedish, English, Farsi, A little Japanese. Even when Angelina was 8 years old, after the win in NGT, many tried to sign a contract with her! They came flying to Norway in their private jets! But they were allowed to go home without a contract. Even Disney. Angelina and her family already decided then, that she would have as normal childhood as possible.
She also learned some German in school. Here is an interview with a German TV station were she actually speaks some basic German sentences. As a bonus, there is a snippet of My Funny Valentine in acapella in it, at age 8: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vZs806jvJj8.html
I heard her riffing in Spanish in a recent Tik Tok and it sounded native. Living in LA she will probably be fluent in no time. I always figured her to be a kind of polyglot savant who absorbs languages like she does music.
Every release is an instant classic. So steeped in the American songbook. We get a chance of hearing the gifts of Ella, Nina, Billie through her gift of interpretation and heavenly delivery. I hope to see her live one day.
Your emotional reactions to Angie always manage to resurrect my own emotions when hearing this beautiful young lady. So much color. So much richness. She’s subtle and powerful. A heady combination. ❤️ Angie ❤️
We are not only hearing it, but we are also feeling each word as though she were singing to each of us individually. She is the only one in this universe that is capable of making us feel the true emotion of this ballad. There is no way to explain this gift that has been given to the universe, does she even know, or understand the power she encompasses?
I love this rendition more every time I hear it. I am sure you will also. Thanks again for letting us follow along your new journey with Angelina, and thanks for making her a staple of your weekly reactions.
This is such an incredible beautiful rendition and she has an incredible way of connecting to your soul and make you feel the song. She has a few short blasts, but mostly she makes this version incredible by subtle means. She dances with the melody and rhythm, slips and slides from one note to another, throws in a bit of fry, loads of delightful vibrato's, heavenly hums and dramatic dynamics. She is developing her skills and mastery at an incredible rate! The best way to deal with being blown away like this, is listening to it a dozen times or more and get slowly comfortable with this performance giving you the shivers :-)
What a beautiful and heartfelt reaction to this masterpiece 💕🤗 Surely this must be the best rendition of this much covered standard? I for one can’t think of anyone who could do it anymore justice 🥲
Watching you enjoy this rendition by Angelina was special. She is that good and that special and why years ago had me wrapped around her musical little finger. Thumbs up, wonderful reaction.
Angelina picks us all up and takes us on a journey with her rendition of this beautiful classic song . just spellbinding the way she can deliver such a silky smooth performance . The vocal control she displays is out of this world . I have been following her for a few years now and she constantly amazes me how her voice continues to get better and I just shake my head in disbelief and enjoy it . thnx for the great reaction and keep on reacting ...
Loved the heartfelt reaction SSS. Sheer perfection is a great description of what you just heard. To me, simply the most beautiful rendition of this classic song that I have ever heard in my long lifetime. Angelina's vocal talents are so far above most any singer there is these days, she is a generational talent we get to enjoy. Cheers., stay well.
She's a master of improvisation with her bunch of voiceskills. She learned a lot in her long time of singing and is knowing to use it. And this is not the top of mastering. She is only 16y and promised at her last concert to go better and better. Enjoy every news from her ✌️👍❤️
Yes, we have quite a future to anticipate, because this beautiful genius, who steals our hearts and souls, does not feel that she is yet performing well enough. We are so blessed to have this talented, skillful, perfectionist in our midsts.
I love your emotional reaction to Angelina singing a classic song with a full orchestra. I wish Angelina would come to Las Vegas and perform a live concert featuring classic songs from the Big Bang days.
If you really want to cry from happiness, watch Angelina perform the exact same song at the age of 10 at the spa at home. Tears like the Hir river are brought out of me in this performance... 👑🗣🎙🎷
Thanks for the reaction. I love everything about this video, vocals, music and cinematography. This performance will have people who are not fans of this genre of music love it. I do love this genre especially when performed by Angelina. Such artistry
I often have the same reaction, SSS. Angelina's voice is so deep and her arrangements so emotionally authentic, I can't help but respond in kind. This performance takes me back to artists like Ella Fitzgerald. True greatness. Now, I'm gonna recommend you next check out her recent cover of Suspicious Minds. Bring a handkerchief, though; there may be some tears again. Here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RTbKhkceR00.html
It is definitly in my favorites of her performances. Other will probably also point to her home studio recording when she was 10 for comparision, but she even already had a nice concert performance of this song when she was only 9 years old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EFu4_cpY858.html
I agree whole heartedly whit your opinion about this performance. This is the best cover she's done thus far in my opinion. She really gets to show of her vast tool kit in this song. No resemblance to either Adele or Amy. Angelina is much more of an old school jazz singer.
Do hearts have throats? They must have, because Angelina grabs my heart by the throat each time I hear her sing, and she doesn't let go until the last note!
Angelina is channeling Ella Fitzgerald and she also has a Nat King Cole quality to her enunciation, she is definitely a throwback to the ‘50’s, no one sings like this anymore, which makes her unique.
This seems to be Angelina's sweet spot - the genre, timeline, range, and lyrics of this classic song all perfectly set her up to deliver incredible musicality and the deep emotional impact she is sooooo capable of. She is such an incredible artist. I've heard this one 100+ times. Definitely one of my favorites (I have a lot of AJ favorites though - haha). 🥰
I love right before the end when her eyes are looking this way and that and then finally, briefly at the camera with an oh so subtle Mona Lisa smile. I would love to see her career at some point take her to acting and the movies!
Great reaction. This is an incredible rendition of this song. This was my favorite until her Suspicious Minds rendition. Having said this, it seems every new song she sings tend to be my new favorite. Unbelievable isn’t it!
Like you says, every thing with this young singer is stunning! She has a musicality, voice, filing expresion and how she tells a story, its just fantastic. She is a fenomen, borned to sing. ❤️👌👍 Love and pies.
This is one of her most beautiful covers, side by side with her other 67 most beautiful covers, the rest are amazingly beautiful covers... I think this was a very adequate reaction, you obviously got it! 💗
"When she puts her own spin on these notes, it's like the best thing ever!" It sure is, Adrianna! Once again, I loved your reaction and your enthusiasm for Angelina's vocals. This 1937 show tune has been covered hundreds of times, and one (the Gerry Mulligan quartet version) was even inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry for the tune's "cultural, artistic and/or historical significance to American society and the nation’s audio legacy." I certainly haven't heard them all, but I've listened to many of them, and Angelina's (once again!) really reigns supreme as far as the vocals. The only improvement on this one that I can think of would be to see AJ singing the song. Angelina with a mic - that's all I really need to see. Thanks so much for allowing us to see your Angelina reactions! Have a great week. 😊
You were left speechless because you had encountered a glimpse of two aspects of the Divine--vocal beauty and perfection! People who have near-death experiences often describe being engulfed by a comforting light and hearing indescribably beautiful singing--much like listening to Angelina sing, don't you think?
That was nice . I listened to Alice F. sing the same song on BGT . Both are worth a whule bunch of OMG's to me . Both bring out the tears. Good reaction . Well done Angeline. She too us from soft and introspective to loud pleading and then back again. Thrilling ride.
I had got the links in my first two posts wrong (now fixed). My Funny Valentine by her at age 9 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EFu4_cpY858.html , and an acapella snippet when she was 8: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vZs806jvJj8.html