Billy Jean - ANGELINA JORDAN Reaction with Mike & Ginger 

Angelina Jordan introduces Michael Jackson to Dave Brubeck. Brilliant arrangement. Perfect vocal execution. Stellar. This young woman is a complete musical artist at 15.

I love this version better than the original, too, but I practically worship Angelina and and I let her take me wherever she wants to go.

I'll go with Ginger on this one...I am 78, and the 80's pop era was something I did not embrace, and that includes MJ. So haters gonna hate, but Angelina's jazz treatment puts some life and story in this "classic" pop piece. Her story telling approach and vocal dynamics bring this song to life, IMHO!

I have always loved Michael Jackson but Angelina put me in the song and I now feel like I really understand the story of Billie Jean.

I can’t believe some people can’t appreciate a MASTERPIECE 🤯🤯🤯

It is a very dark song.. Angelina brought it to where it belongs.. Good reaction from Ginger.. Mike (!).. thumb up..

Angelina’s manager from the beginning is her uncle Michael Astar. From article of Music Norway interview we learn that Michael was raised in Japan and music was always his passion. After his family moved to Norway, Michael became a hip-hop DJ. As a 16-year old he was a DJ at 21+ night clubs in Oslo, Norway, getting the gigs because he looked older and no one asked his age before being hired. After getting tired of being a DJ, Michael started a music management company in 2013, and 3 months later, with no clients yet, Angelina signed-up to try out for Norway’s Got Talent. Angelina’s first audition when 7-years old was a cover of Billie Holiday’s song “Gloomy Sunday” that went viral when it got uploaded to RU-vid. Then Angelina won Norway’s Got Talent, had other viral RU-vids, performed on Norway, US and other TV shows and her career started to take off. Eventually she had over 1 billion views of her performances on RU-vid and Facebook before Angelina’s appearances on the American’s Got Talent - The Champions show. Her performances there further accelerated her career. At this point, Angelina asked her uncle Michael if it was possible for her to move to the US to pursue her music dreams. Michael says this was a tough call, and he asked himself questions like; how on earth are you going to pull this off? What about a VISA? What about finances? Are you willing to sell everything you have and own, and also get a loan to risk everything? Michael related that “These were questions I had to ask myself, several times a day. Then, I remembered, what did my mom do when she went to Japan? She didn’t even talk Japanese or knew anyone. She did it because she risked everything for a better future.” So, Michael flew alone to Los Angeles, studied and learned anything he could learn from the people he got to know during his time in the Industry. After gathering a bunch of people, he came back to Norway and started the process. He indicated that “A few months later, I told her, PACK YOUR BAGS! We are going next week to pursue your dream! All in baby. Her smile made it all worth the hassle.” “We stayed patient because the way this industry works is bizarre and you have to dodge bullets right and left to get anywhere. But would I do it again? Of course! Life without challenge is boring," Michael says. For Michael, a lot of his time involves talking with industry people, to see what’s happening out there. Having recently become a father and with COVID-19, time has become even busier and more crazy than usual. “There is a lot of stuff happening with Angelina, and it requires daily briefings with a lot of people.” America’s Got Talent had always been interested in bringing Angelina to the show, but with their normal contract, artists are being locked into a label, management, and other things for many years. Michael says that it did not matter if you get exposure or not, it was out of the question to give away that many rights. This kind of patience eventually paid off. Michael said that “Some time passed and they again contacted me, asking if she wanted to sing on their show. I convinced them to give me a contract where Angelina is free from any deal if she performs, she is great for their TV show and Angelina will get the exposure she needs to breakthrough, because I knew, the talent is one of the kind like no other, I just needed her to be seen and was on a daily hunt for how to get the right spot for her in the USA.” After, Angelina’s success on America’s Got Talent, she eventually signed with Republic Records in August 2020 where Angelina was told she was Republic’s highest priority new artist. Michael says the commitment with the right interest in mind has been one of the most important things when choosing a team and partners to be part of Angelina’s team. “You also need to choose someone with the right chemistry. These are the people you have to deal with on a daily basis, you have to have a good feeling and chemistry with the team you choose.” Although no specifics yet, Michael says that the plans for Angelina include going global. Advice from Michael: “Go with your instinct, it never fails, crazy how nature does that. Always be humble, you get way further being a nice person, people tend to be nice back. Always read the contract. Find a good lawyer (It’s super hard to find the good one, but with dedication, you can). Don’t rely on people, you want something done? Do it yourself. If you are good at something, never do it for free (Quote from the Joker).”

It is unbelievable what Angelina can do with just her voice and a piano or guitar accompanying!! Perfect jazzy masterpiece for a huge pop hit!! Go Angie!!!!

It's so great to see how fearless Angelina is! She tackles the most iconic songs with ease and the outcome is extraordinary beautiful!

She really did it this time, and when it settles you realize how amazing she is.

I have listened to Michael Jackson's version many, many times, but Angelina told me the story. I simply loved it. I also agree that it gets better every time I hear it. That seems to happen when there is a change made to the songs tempo and interpretation.

Ginger, its great! what you said i feel the same.

Listening to her is like breathing, just something you have to have. It's not only her voice, but the arrangement is awesome. It just relaxes you. So mellow. Also the piano volume is perfect, without interfering with her vocals. I also love how it seems like she is talking to you directly, not singing,

This cover should be nominated for a Grammy.

Jazz = million notes,,,few listen,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Pop = few notes,,,,,million listen,,,,,,,,,,,thanks to Angelina we are not totally lost yet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I'm with Ginger, give Mike more cold water to throw on himself. There is a lot going on here. Angelina pays homage to MJ's original in several ways here (phrasing, timbre sometimes, etc.) as she almost always does in her covers while changing the genre of the song. But beyond that I think maybe there is a bit of a statement here as well. She is just sitting with legs crossed (no dancing or movement but in complete control) before monochromatic sets that say "listen, don't watch", and with her free arm remaining relaxed and quiet (no gestures, certainly no glove). There were not even any close-ups of her face as she sings. All these elements together say, in Angelina's sweet way, that she is intending to take territory with just her music and style, no gimmicks or supplemental fireworks. No fluff. MJ was an excellent musician and singer but often intentionally covered that up and had people talking about moon-walking, and gyrations, etc. Some may have never really paid attention to the lyrics here but AJ made you focus on the story. Thus her impact is explosive though her manner rarely is. Just my two cents.

I dont know if it counts as a "rewamp" - but AJ brings down the intensity and puts her own velvet coat on top of it -- and it turns out amazing. Thank you for this. :)

I heard the lyrics for the first time with Angelina's version

I must say that it is great to have two great Billy Jean now we have a chose, original or jazz to go with your morning coffee. Thank you for your wonderful reaction thumb up for sure. Smile..

Only Angelina has the temerity and self confidence to arrange and sing M.J.’s signature song with a jazz theme and pull it off, spectacularly.

Don't tell anyone Ginger, but I liked this more, also. Michael's original, high-energy Pop song is Iconic & I doubt anyone will ever top it. Angelina borrows people songs & puts a whole new spin on it, almost like a new song. This slowed down, relaxed version was transformed into Angelina's new genre she calls JazzyPop & I doubt anyone will ever top it.

I'm with you, Ginger.

I love and appreciate MJ, his talents were unmeasured, but l only want to hear ANGELINA do this from now on! It's amazing that l could even say that.

Ginger, you don't have to worry about saying you likeed this Jazzy version a little better than the original. I watched many reactions to this by other singers, vocal coaches, music teachers and the vast majority said that Jazzy version by Angelina was better than the original. Just a few reactors didn't like it as much (non professionals) because they didn't appreciate jazz as much. I watched a reactor who says he is a staunch Michael Jackson fan, listens to him everyday. He was convinced no one could cover this song like Michael. He wasn't a big jazz fan also. After hearing her amazing voice and the Jazzy Style she sang it, he admitted that her version was better. So don't worry about people that don't appreciate Jazz genre. Like the Retro feel. The colors, Dial phone, old style suitcases, typewriter etc. Angelina picks the songs she sings and does the musical Arrangements. She's 15 here. Angelina's music video of her original song "7th Heaven" takes place in a jazz club setting. Another awesome song by Angelina!

More Angelina please.

I didn’t wait for your reaction.. I’m a Jazz/Blues aficionado. (Muddy Waters; Etta James; Mel Torme; Ella Fitzgerald; Nina Simone; BETH HART ! ) I was never an MJ fan ( I have watched/listened to ‘Billy Jean’ by Michael Jackson, though years ago) or Angelina Jordan fan. But after hearing this I am gobsmacked (utterly amazed) at this young lady’s vocal interpretation of that song. In my opinion Angelina Jordan will be a Superstar 🎤💫 (right up there with Adele and Taylor Swift in popularity). Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

Further proof that she's Billie Holiday reincarnated. I've never heard that grit in her voice before. Y'ALL may say jazz but I'm saying blues. Anyways absofrigginlutely amazing! Great reaction

People, something to smile, here is a story: One night, in her dream, Angelina was sitting together with Michael Jackson on his cloud. MJ asks: Darling after singing "heal the world" how about taking on my "Billie Jean"? Ella Fitzgerald passing by, grins and says "but make it jazzy". MJ looks thoughtful and says "Hey great idea, don´t rewrite it, tell it like a story". AJ smiles "Wow great idea, Thanks Michael and Ella". Stay save and healthy. German greetings

I hear MJ sing but i feel AJ

People, something to smile, here is a story: One night, in her dream, Angelina was sitting together with Michael Jackson on his cloud. MJ asks: Darling after singing "heal the world" how about taking on my "Billie Jean"? Ella Fitzgerald passing by, grins and says "but make it jazzy". MJ looks thoughtful and says "Hey great idea, don´t rewrite it, tell it like a story". AJ smiles "Wow great idea, Thanks Michael and Ella". Stay save and sound. German greetings

Nice reaction, I like it better than the original too 👍👍👍

I LOVE how the accompanist (Rob Christie? Dylan Meek? Angelina? Someone else?) played the piano line throughout in the style of Van Morrison’s “Moondance”. It fits perfectly with Angelina’s astoundingly jazzy treatment of “Billie Jean”! Ginger, if you like Angelina in a jazz lounge setting, you MUST react to her new official video of "7th Heaven", a song she composed. It tells a great story and, of course, Angelina's voice is amazing. Get Mike on board too. It may change his opinion about jazz!

Agree with you, the Jazz version was better. I’ve not been really a great Jazz listener, but with Angelina, I’m now educated in how to listen to Jazz. This was absolutely an amazing take on Billy Jean.

A genius singer…. And she’s only getting started…. If you understand Jazz you’re in for a fun ride….

A 15 yr old Norweigan girl strips The King of Pops most iconic song back to the bare bones basics.....one voice, one instrument.....and produces this? Genius level right here, and she's just getting started!

The song has always been a masterpiece. And Angelina made it her own masterpiece. I guess you can call it a masterpiece squared.

Being an 'older' guy, I was never in to POP music, and I was never a big MJ fan. Unlike most people, when I think of him, I think of The Jackson 5, and him singing "Rockin Robin" or "ABC". LOL That said, I wasn't real excited about this version on my first listen, but like a couple of others she's done, it's 'growing on me', and I do appreciate what Angelina did with it. I still rate "All I Ask" way above this on my favorites list.

She’s telling us a story and nothing is getting in the way of our listening to ANGELina.

I don't think it has to be better or worse, just a magical take of an iconic song. Noticed neither of you blinked. I think mike might be a closet jaz fan in denial, gingers take same as mine.

Only after Angelina sang this song I actually understood and enjoyed the lyrics without having to read them.

This is the one

No trepidation necessary... it truly is a different song. Ginger, I love what you pointed out. It parallels what another commenter said in his analysis (although his comment was a bit too expansive). You mentioned Michael’s “panic” that was conveyed in his voice. That certainly comes across in his original version of the song. You could argue that Angelina’s voice is almost from Billie Jean’s perspective... sad, and lamenting Michael’s denial, and rejection of her. Your way of putting in makes Angelina’s interpretation plausible, although the previous commenter I mentioned expounded upon that by guessing at Angelina’s motive (a distraction, at best), something that doesn’t honor AJ’s intelligence. It’s a fascinating exercise in attributing alternative emotions to a song’s different versions. Nice reaction... love it! 👍😉

Love this

From Republic Records bio, Angelina said “Today, I sing barefoot as a reminder of all the kids in the world who need help and support.” See Angelina's book "Mellom to hjerter" (Between Two Hearts) for background story of 6-year old Angelina meeting shoeless girl to whom Angelina gave her shoes. A few of over 130 other songs by Angelina includes: ---- Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down (as 8-year on 2014 Norway's Got Talent: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HCaDyiqs7Wg.html) ---- What A Difference A Day Makes (as 8-year old, performed Dinah Washington classic on TV 2 singalong show Allsang På Grensen held outdoors at Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Norway on Thursday June 3, 2014. Video is also famous because of two false postings on Facebook that misstated that Angelina was Amy Winehouse at 10-years old. Even with posting corrections and fact-checking site Snopes debunking it, video got over 30 million Facebook views and got shared with incorrect caption: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZSfgCIGd7k4.html) [as 9-year old, performed on Singapore TV: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uWGb9lAO-vU.html. As 11-year old, performed on Little Big Shots UK: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-toGcOlXZPYo.html. As 11-year old, rehearsal for 2017 concert tour: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-trnj3X4u5R0.html] ---- Back To Black (as 10-year old, performed for Norwegian PBS station NRK: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ICY1uJe15cM.html. As 11-year old, performed live outdoors at Proysen Festival concert in Rudshogda, Norway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2dOGfblVgB0.html) ---- Feeling Good (as 10-year old, performed live outdoors on the Norwegian TV 2 singalong show Allsang På Grensen held outdoors at Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Norway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7HaMvkflBAo.html) [on January 20, 2021 you reacted to video when Angelina as 10-year old, performed on Norwegian TV 2 on show The Stream Gir Tilbake that broadcasts musical evening of live stage performances. The link again: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p8kAL-sGJx8.html) ---- Fly Me To The Moon [as 10-year old, performed in video directed by her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani, with acoustic guitar, that is one of Angelina’s most viewed videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jnnzbdt4_RE.html. As 8-year old, performed on Senkveld Show (“Late Night Show”) on TV 2 in Norway with subtitled interview before singing: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Ph-soo7jls.html. As 8-year old, performed on TV show The View US: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nBGMQ9Kx9iI.html. As 9-year old, performed on Little Big Shots US where Steve Harvey’s facial expressions are priceless: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nwC1DIX4CQM.html. As 12-year old, rehearsal for Quincy Jones’ 85th birthday concert at O2 Arena in London: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OMkwoqUNNkE.html] ---- When You're Smiling (as 11-year old. Fun video directed by Angelina's maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani. Starts out with Angelina missing school attendance. She is riding bike and comes across sad girl crying and stops to see what is wrong. You will have to watch video to see what happens next: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bLuNQ6s7fCQ.html) ---- Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (as 11-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pBOoDXFdD70.html) ---- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (as 11-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o5a9NW6SYuE.html) ---- I'm A Fool To Want You (as 11-year old. Studio rehearsal of song for her album It’s Magic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-79tM-Spcr1Q.html) ---- It’s A Man’s World (as 11-year old. With enhanced audio to correct for band playing too loud. Gives background info about live concert and shows lyrics: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tGXnodBLyUg.html) ---- Something's Got A Hold On Me (as 11-year old, performed live outdoors on Norwegian TV 2 singalong show Allsang På Grensen held outdoors at Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Norway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TCc4Yjri3pc.html. As 11-year, performed live at Larkollen, Norway concert: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q4sXsV9tffw.html) ---- Stay (as 12-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_GSVPvCy3Yg.html) ---- Born To Die (as 12-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DNU-HcLuO_I.html) ---- Crazy (as 12-year old live at Kongsberg Jazz Festival in 2018 - mashup of an audio & two videos of rehearsals: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RI9s_Qp7X_g.html. Video has some of best audio/video editing that you will ever witness and it truly looks like rehearsal. Amazing. Note there is another fan video with over 1.5 million views that is not close to above noted video) [as 11-year old, performed this Patsy Cline/Willie Nelson hit song: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-juQ9FJcjSWk.html] ---- California Dreamin' (as 12-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EBI7Km3z7-U.html) ---- A Million Years Ago (as 12-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QHLtZQ3sIwE.html) ---- How Great Thou Art (as 13-year old. This is Elvis Presley song and won 1967 Grammy Award for Best Sacred Performance and was title song of Elvis' album of same name. Video is beautiful and acoustic guitar is used as Angelina sings song entirely in her low register: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WLAEy1LIHrc.html) ---- I Have Nothing (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eTcvvO6B3Io.html) ---- Valerie (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sqmJLkgk2Ik.html. As 12-year old, video showing how great Angelina is even in rehearsal: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3-ScDAB0iHc.html) ---- Nothing Breaks Like a Heart (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fJ9eu7qBiwQ.html) ---- All Of Me (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oEeEurjqdWg.html) ---- The Show Must Go On (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6NJv02ot5jg.html) ---- When We Were Young (as 13-year old: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aHGSsqQOs5I.html) ---- Bohemian Rhapsody (as 13-year old on AGT Champions: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qF0JV28vgLw.html) ---- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (as 13-year old on AGT Champions: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HjsM3puKPrs.html) ---- Million Miles (co-wrote as 14-year old. Studio live performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3KxvwuZ7oEM.html. Official music video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XA1_CUaM52I.html) [Angelina said "This song is dedicated to anyone who has lost a loved one. I wrote this song thinking about all the great memories I had with my grandpa and how much it hurts to lose someone. I hope this song finds a place in your heart, as it comes straight from mine."] ---- 7th Heaven (wrote as 15-year old. Studio live performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bM8DzMRbiIc.html. Official music video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9rLiWvwzbCA.html) ---- All I Ask (as 15-year old. Studio live performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8gJuprckBxI.html) ---- Heal The World (as 15-year old. Studio live performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hy5bBKfIziw.html) ---- When You Believe (as 15-year old. Republic Records live recording session: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uAlVzI8-5hQ.html)

Like it better than the original. Yesss !!

Great reaction and God Bless!

Sadly, Angelina’s paternal grandfather died in March 2018 and her maternal grandfather died in November 2019. Angelina’s maternal grandmother Mery Zamani has had tremendous influence on Angelina and her career as she introduced Angelina to Jazz at early age. Mery is famous Iranian contemporary writer, poet and painter who was also child prodigy herself being on Radio Iran's Children program at age 4 and began writing poetry and painting by age of 9. Later Mery was trained in art at Tokyo Academy in Japan where she met her husband, who was Japanese, during her master degree's training in Japan. There is nine year old video showing some of Mery's artwork in home setting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i9NxX0tSjS0.html ---- Mery has RU-vid channel that supports Angelina called Angelina Jordan Fanclub Mosarz: ru-vid.com/show-UChM_lpT4shdnsez93QMJPig. There are lots of videos in it that could only have been taken by insider or family member. Mery is also widely known under artist alias name Mosarz ---- Mery illustrated book that Angelina wrote ("Mellom to hjerter" that translates to Between Two Hearts) and was published in November 2015 when Angelina was 9 years-old and became youngest published author in Norway. Book based on Angelina's notes in her diary/notebooks and describes her meeting with shoeless girl. Podcast was published by Angelina’s publisher, Cappelen Damm, in 2015. In it Angelina talks with Erling Kittelsen, Norwegian author and poet and friend of family, about her book. Angelina tells of her understanding with little girl that Angelina will not wear shoes when she performs and that little girl will pray for Angelina. During pauses in talk, we hear small extracts from book which should be on children's reading list: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6p6iL989P_8.html There are three published Angelina videos created and directed by Mery: ---- Fly Me To The Moon (as 10-year old performed in video. One of most viewed Angelina videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jnnzbdt4_RE.html) ---- When You're Smiling (as 11-year old. Fun video that starts out with Angelina missing school attendance. She is riding bike and comes across sad girl crying and stops to see what is wrong. You will have to watch video to see what happens next: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bLuNQ6s7fCQ.html) ---- Shield [as 12-year old, Angelina wrote this song. As 13-year old, Mery did artistic video of Angelina performing song: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m8OCbAlr_48.html. As 12-year old, performed on very popular Scandinavian talk show Skavlan (2.5 to 3 million viewers per show): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lQtUbVKb0vs.html] [In interview (changes to English at about 0:36 mark) before Angelina sung on Skavlan, paraphrasing, she said that when she sings she goes into endless other world that is full of happiness. She said that song Shield is about someone you love and whose strong love protects you wherever you are. Angelina said song's sound was inspired by Bond films. Her favorite Bond film songs are Diamonds Are Forever and Goldfinger. She sings few bars of Diamonds Are Forever a cappella. She said that highlight of her career was singing for Quincy Jones' 85th birthday concert in London. When asked if she feels like she is 12 years old, Angelina says she only does when she looks at her passport: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97hjWg4ToRQ.html] ---- 7th Heaven (wrote as 15-year old. There are four video versions. Audio with lyrics that uses Mery’s painting Rows of Angels as background: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o4Vl3I1WWq4.html. Audio only with last measure slightly different from studio version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N0yK_07a1_U.html. Studio live performance with last measure slightly different: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bM8DzMRbiIc.html. Official music video that uses audio only soundtrack: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9rLiWvwzbCA.html) [Studio video was created by Stargate who is top shelf record producing and songwriting team (Tor E. Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen) that is now based in Los Angeles. Team's genres include R&B, pop and hip hop. They have won 4 Grammy Awards and been nominated 17 times. Besides Angelina, they have produced or written for Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Wiz Khalifa, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Rita Ora, Normani, Mis-Teeq, Celine Dion, Blue, Janet Jackson, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Pink, Sia, Whitney Houston, Nas, Chris Brown, Khalid, Charli XCX, Trey Songz and others] [Angelina said: “The initial idea for ‘7th Heaven’ was that I love the number 7, and ‘heaven’ is such a powerful word and makes you dream away,” she explained. “I collaborated with Stargate to create ‘7th Heaven.’ The background story of making this song was that I had this melody that I played for Tor and Mikkel and it turned out that they loved the idea and it went pretty smooth from there to the finish [the] song.” Angelina and her team kept tweaking the song until it was perfect and ready for release. “We definitely tried many different elements to feel the right sound to it,” she said.] [Angelina revealed that she is often inspired to create music from personal pain: “Strong emotions, mainly painful ones, often make me write music,” she shared] [Angelina said that studio video will look like: “The visual will look something like old school meets new school kinda vibe to it,” she assured. “I love the styles they had before and I want to bring it back again.”] ---- Million Miles (co-wrote as 14-year old. There are three video versions) [on December 2, 2020 you reacted to video of audio with lyrics using Mery’s paintings as background. The link again: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NhKRh5ZtuWk.html] [official music video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XA1_CUaM52I.html] [studio live performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3KxvwuZ7oEM.html] [Angelina said "This song is dedicated to anyone who has lost a loved one. I wrote this song thinking about all the great memories I had with my grandpa and how much it hurts to lose someone. I hope this song finds a place in your heart, as it comes straight from mine."]

A beautiful song by a super talented performer. I also noted the cord telephone, the manual typewriter, the old timey phonograph, and other items that people don't normally use now. But I agree. This is the best version of 'Billie Jean'. Thank you both for this great review.

Mike, you have to listen it a few more times. The shock of the difference from the original will put you off at first. But once you hear some of the details, it will grow on you. It's happened to me with some of her songs.

I loved it too Ginger amazing cover.

The thing about Angelina... she's never trying to be "better" than the original. She is only ever trying to honor the original in her own unique way. "Better" is subjective and everyone will have different opinions on what they prefer, but one thing is certain... every single thing Angelina does is going to be high quality art. Something I should point out though.. Sometimes when Angelina takes on a song this iconic, and changes it this much, it can throw you off on the very first listen. It's only after you hear it a few times that you really start to appreciate what she has done. ...so be sure to go listen to the original (linked in the description) many times ;)

If you are a Beatles fan, she also did the song, Yesterday, at that same venue but in a different room

:-)) Love

Ginger is spot on for me!

Ginger liking it better than the original makes up for Mike's lack of appreciation of jazz... :)

First of I'm old , and so is old style jazz as far as something you can be a recording great at , but this new style jazz & blues may find a large enough following to be some what successful but AJ may be able to do enough cross over to make it work ..AJ IS my absolute favorite singers and I love this far more than the original which you could only barely understand if you listened to it 19 times . I enjoyed both of your reactions , thanks

As AJ knows the Jackson family, you can be sure, she got permission.

She is able to change songs to a new way of listening. Looks now more out of the view of Billie jean. Angie is a great storyteller and now we understand more the histeric and panic of MJ

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The arrangement is brilliant. Good one guys. Late to the party but got here.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Definitely Amy Winehouse vibes through out this

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Angelina Jordan made a Michel Jackson song bearable.... checking outside my window if I can see any flying pigs

Mike, just get used to her jazzification of songs! She will dominate this genre for decades!

1st time hearing her covers of well known songs can lead to mental dissonance .. the more you listen, the more her incredible talent will win you over

Just a piano and Angelina's voice - the question is, who played the piano? - is possible she laid down her own piano track? or was it Bob Christie or Dylan Meek?

Can You Believe It? It’s been a year since we’ve heard you react to an ANGELina Jordan song? I hope you’re all doing OK. I wish you a Very Happy New Year.

Must agree with Ginger, but also with Mike - better than MJ is a step too far. We all know the voice. So extra props to the pianist here. Jamming so soft in the background - but still with such a "beat" and swing and "movement" as steady as a steam train for Angelina to syncopate off is just chef's kiss.

Great talent. Mike another album that was must have back in the day was - 1972 - Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night, at least here in Australia it was. Don’t know about the rest of the world but I’m guessing it was. ❤️🤘🇦🇺

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Yeah, many fans like it more than the original and you can hear the lyrics better, well I’m biased, listen already 100 times

Hi, Mike and Ginger! Thank you for another excellent reaction to Angelina. A few months after her appearance on America's Got Talent The Champions was released, she signed a contract with Republic Records on what I understand were very favourable terms for her. Her Manager/Uncle Michael Astar negotiated on her behalf. It appears that one of the conditions was that Angelina would finish her education before there was any major promotion. Since signing, she has released two original songs, "Milion miles" (to which you have reacted) and "7th Heaven". She has also released four covers, and I link all of them below, in anticipation that you will consider reacting to them. "7th Heaven" - (Official Music Video) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9rLiWvwzbCA.html This was written by Angelina and the video was Directed and Edited by Michael Astar, Angelina's Uncle and Manager. "All I ask" - (Adele) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8gJuprckBxI.html "Heal the world" - (Michael Jackson) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hy5bBKfIziw.html "When you believe -(Whitney Houston/Mariah Carey) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uAlVzI8-5hQ.html This song was used in the Disney production of Prince of Egypt" "Billie Jean" - (Michael Jackson) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xp67k9wk2Mw.html I look forward to many more Angelina reactions from you.

I didn't have any MJ albums but... I had the real MTV

Mike & ginger you must react lukas graham with song happy for you feat hanindya(indonesia)

Her accent on Storytelling ability...

Try out her original "What is Life"

Ginger you said it first this could go good or it could go bad was there ever any doubt?

Nicely done you two,, yes I agree that MJ is thee pop Legend but never understood all that screaming and screeching,, I always thought he was a orgasm singer or he was always mad about something and never understood his reasoning behind it or what he was singing half the time but yelling at someone,, 👣🌬🌎

I Ike’s it better so 👍👍

No MJ in my house. Not able to listen to his voice. For me he was more a performer with a kid's voice. The bare foot princess is only 15 but it's actually not a factor anymore.

"...one of the best songs...."....??? Sorry.... but how can a contentless song ....just repeating "...he is not my son..." ten times be rated as one of the best or iconic...??? Maybe one of the most commercial rather...!!! Luckily does Angelina magic to it - with her musical freedom and genius creativity. I like that stuff....

Almost always Angelina’s version is better. This one, for certain. She's isn’t better than Billie Holiday, yet.

Please react to Gerard Joling Unchained melody.

You dont f… with MJ. Thats for sure. I’ve been to 3 of his concerts. This is not the best of AJ, I know thats like swearing in Church but sorry, I loooove her. I hope she will come out with more of her own stuff soon💖

This cover is not better than Michael's original. And I'm not the biggest fan of Michael Jackson for various reasons. Having said that it's very impressive what she did with the song. And if we're talking just in terms of vocal ability, Angelina Jordan is 10 times the singer Michael Jackson ever was.

Billy Jean is a cult piece. Certainly not for the quality of the text! We are far from works created by David Foster, Diane Warren etc. It is the iconic prestige of MJ that carries the fame of the song. That said, in my book, this performance does not rank among the pieces of anthology like the performances in Norway, outdoors, at 8 years old ... Like I put a spell on you ... Like Back to black. .. Like AGT cHAMPION... Why? Dissonance between music and singing in large sections of the performance. I add and agree with my opinion (!): The video turns out to be more of a distraction than a complement to the song. I prefer Norwegian videos focusing on the artist and the musicians. Back to this performance: what is it that creates this dissonance? By listening to the song again and again, Angie is equal to herself: tempo, rhythm, cadence ... And her stony voice ... It's her own style. New style but her style. The problem: timing! Why? The inappropriate musical choice or the pianist who struggles to follow the girlie? Because Angie is a dominant, a "boss" --- it's known! She doesn't follow the music, the music has to follow her according to her specifications. So, could it be the pianist? Is that music writing suited to the style she explores: pop-jazz and this specific song? We should ask David Foster: these days he's her neighbor ... He is a composer and a pianist... And a "hitman"...