Our Sister’s FIRST TIME HEARING Angelina Jordan! | “Stay” Cover 

Here is a bit of info on why we love Angelina even more. When Angelina was 6 years old, she met a homeless girl around her age in Iran. The girl did not have any shoes, and Angelina says her feet were scarred. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes. Angelina then “vowed never to appear on stage again wearing shoes until all the world’s children had them.” She keeps that promise to this day, as she says that little girl “is always in my heart.”

I agree, Angelina Jordan is one of the best and only best singer I’ve ever heard. You three are so sweet, I’m sorry you lost your mom, she would be so proud to see you now. ❤

When I hear her cover all the great songs by famous artists, I feel like I’m hearing the songs for the first time and actually feel all the emotions of the words instead of just listening to the song. I also love to watch the expressions from the musicians while they play as she sings. They are all mesmerized by her voice and probably feel privileged they get to be a part of the experience❤️

Angelina is a once in a century talent. A gift from Heaven for all mankind.

Bear in mind, if you will, that they hadn't even rehearsed this song, as she decided to do it about 15 minutes before. She said 'Just follow me'. She's a miracle child who has become a stunning young woman. 😎

You might want to listen to Angelina's MERCY, AMAZING !

This was recorded in her home. The guitarist, hired by her uncle Mike is Ivan Mendez, a proffesional musician/student. He would go over to her house and they would record songs. Many they both just learned. The microphone is a Neumann microphone model TM-102. She got it for her 12th birthday. They both had just learned this song. Her looking to the right is her reading the words. This was recorded on their second take. He screwed up the tempo in the first take. I saw an interview with him and he said she was so unbelievable that somtimes he would get lost in her voice and would mess up but she would always be very nice and remind him of the arrangement then they would do it again. I love the little details behind the songs and I hope I relay them accurately. Have a great day guys!

I am 68 years old and music isn't fundamental in my life but when I listen to this girl I get tears in my eyes. The emotion she feels I feel!!

Angelina is a empath! World stops when she’s singing! Her voice is beyond magical! And thank you for a wonderful reaction.🌟❤️🙏

Angelina Jordan does such fresh arrangements...like an old school jazz musician.... loved it!

I've always loved this song myself. When I saw Angelina had covered it, I was very hopeful that she would live up to the original. I don't know why I was even questioning it. She not only lived up to the original, she (as she often does) surpassed it IMO. No disrespect to rihanna (she's the one that made me love the song in the first place), but at only 12 years old, Angelina sat down with her guitarist (Ivan Mendez) and was able to add so much depth and character to this vocal. She gave it a new feeling that I never got from it before. It's just staggering the talent this girl has.

I'm 79 years old and Angelina tears me up EVERY time. She's a gift to music.

I could have said so much about this, but I will only say... Its a masterpiece ❤️

The way Angelina Jordan's sings is mesmerizing and the sound of her voice is captivating one listening is just being carried away

Dear Jared &Jordan, hi! I have said it before & I am saying it again: Words fail to describe Angelina Jordan! As your sister says I feel like I am in dreamland when Angelina sings! She, with her angelic voice takes you somewhere- you may not know where is it- but is full of joy, compassion and calmness. Angelina is a gift for world. Love yours and your gorgeous sister's reaction. Thanks!

It's not just a change of melody, she changes the phrasing (for lack of a better term). She pauses at different times on some sentences, other than the original artist, which somehow brings a different 'feel/meaning' to the lyrics. What she does, in some ways, brings a different meaning to some parts of the song. She's truly talented!

"Is that some kind of special microphone?" No, just an incredibly special singer!

She has become the best all-round singer in the world, period! 16 years old. Thanks also to Republic Records and the team around her. And thanks to Angelina for letting us have old clips where you try all the time, and even play a chord wrong on the piano or guitar when you're practicing, and you choose to post it. It is what has made you the greatness you are today. No other artist does this today. Everything somehow becomes more real listening to you. Thanks for bringing real music back!

Thank you all for you wonderful reactions to Angelina singing "Stay". About two years after this was first posted on RU-vid (April 22, 2018) a reactor named Adam Straughan listened to it with pretty much the same expressions you had on your faces. When the video finished, Adam said, "OK, we are dealing with a genius." That pretty much sums it up. Please continue your Angelina journey. The two (now three) of you are, IMHO, the best reactors to be found on RU-vid. Oh, and Kya (sp?), OH - IO! Go Bucks!!

Her voice teleports you to a different life, you feel calm, you feel relax at peace. She’s remarkable ❤

Your sister gave a great reaction! Ask her to react to AJ’s I’m Still Holding Out for You.

Angelina is a true empath and feels the emotions of the world. She then turns around and through that magical tone in her voice, is able to reach the souls of the people fortunate enough to have found this beautiful, humble, classy, empathetic, unbelievably talented 16 year old young lady whose career is about to finally explode.

This young lady is a vocal chameleon. Every time she brings tears in my eyes cause it is so beautiful. Angelina Jordan ASTAR (the name says it all), this young norwegian genius is imo the best singer on the planet! I am 69 y old and have never heard a singer like her in my whole life.

I'm AJ's big fan. I'm Japanese and I don't understand English, but when I listen to her song, I feel deep in my heart and tears. This is my first experience with AJ three years ago. Then I listened to all the songs. All the songs are so wonderful that I can't choose them. I think AJ's soul is connected through the song. AJ felt that he became an angel in his childhood events. It's not a song, but I have an interview, so please give me a reaction. Angelina Jordan interviewed by Anne Lindmo, NRK TV "Lindmo" 14/11/2015 (eng & esp sub)

she was 12 there. I really like your calm but enthousiastic way to react . And your sister is a really great addition to you both. Hope to hear you soon doing a new reaction to AJ

The girl of a thousand voices

Beautiful reaction family 😊please please can Kyea join in to all Angelina reactions as well I feel she needs to be sitting with you both…… Absolutely enjoyed this reaction, Welcome Sister …. Can’t wait for more…..

She brings every word to life and makes them relevent. Which is nuts because she is checking the words to her left.

Yes you certainly felt that! Angelina becomes the music, she tells a story that we can be part of. This performance was a spur of the moment thing, Angelina was reading the lyrics from her phone, isn't it just amazing how she can do that? Ivan the guitarist had a hard time focusing on the music, he was so absorbed by her voice... I hope that you will try more of Angelina's songs, there are many to choose from.

Both versions are independently great. The lyrics of the song is obviously a turning point in a powerful love story.. When I hear Rhianna's version I feel conflicted and honestly somewhat trapped in indecision to leave or stay. When I hear Angelina's version I feel like wow I really love you and wish we can work it out because we both have hope for a better life together but if not then my heart is terribly broken. But I'll be okay...in time. So with Rhianna I feel trapped and not ready to let go. With Angelina I feel free and ready to experience what else life has for me.

She always brings the songs to life. She is the gift that keeps on giving. This is the time that the world needs her

This is how Angelina’s voice makes me feel: on a cold winter day when I take a warm blanket straight from the dryer and wrap myself in it.

Ya’ll such a mellow family. I can’t even imagine angry words uttered amongst you. You’re a perfect fit for Angelina’s musical world. She conveys so much emotion yet she brings healing with her voice.

She's also reading the lyrics as she's singing.

Phenomenal reaction. On a separate note, you are a very good-looking family. And smart. Your mom, wherever she is, must be so proud.

*Thank you for sharing. Blessings* !

Amazing. She is incredible and everything she does to these covers…she really improves and makes it not only her own, but it seems like her version is the way it was supposed to be.

Angelina is an angel. So blessed. And I'm so glad she is sharing that with us. AMAZING!

Notice that she is reading the lyrics from an Ipad. Ivan Mendez, the guitarist, says that they shot most of their sessions on the first or second try. Neither did they rehearse or plan for what songs to do, it is more of a jam session. There is a great interview with him about it. The other songs they did are also absolute gold.

First...what a BEAUTIFUL family!!! Second, you are spot on. It's almost surreal listening to her. She has the soul of all the late great jazz singers!! Who I still adore..BUT, YOU ARE SO RIGHT ON HOW SHE CHANGES IT, AND MAKES IT HER OWN. YOU GUYS ARE GREAT REACTIONISTS!...IF THATS EVEN A WORD. LOL GOD BLESS! ♥️

I’ve been looking forward to your reaction to this since you first mentioned how important it was to your family. Your sister Kaya, is nice addition to your reactions. I love your background research into your reactions. In a relatively short time you guys would be qualified for a award for reactors, similar to a Grammy.

She is a prodigy .. by far one of the best voices of our generation. And she seems to make every song she sings her own. An incredible talent. She grabs you and takes you in for a ride into fantasy . She arranges it on the spot who at that age can do that ? NO ONE !!! She did that on just the FIRST take .

Angelina 12 years old with absolutely amazing performance and Angelina puts so much emotion into this beautiful rendition!

Its heavenly

Other singers want you to hear their voice; Angelina wants you to hear the song. She makes everything become new again. Thank you guys for this reaction, and thank you Kaya for your perceptive comments. One point: we call ourselves angels, I don't think the term came from Angelina. Oh, and she's 12 here. Notice how the guitarist, Ivan Mendez, is blown away at times by her singing.

Ivan Mendez, the guitarist, is amazing too. He compliments her beautifully.

I've said this before...Angelina is a Siren. Once she opens her mouth you can't help but be hypnotized...you are under her spell. Thanks Jared and Jordan, and Kaya....loved your reactions!

Always room for one more person to join us in the rabbit hole.

Yeah something about this one. Feel kind of the same way about her Adele cover 'million years ago'. Similar time period, same guitar guy. So strange, the most impressive control and range any teen could ask for, and it's pieces like those instead where it is less about insane talent and more about whatever it is she's doing to us when she sings more subtly. Feels more like her take on a song maybe I don't know. Maybe the high notes, belts and runs are too impressive and distracting from the feel sometimes. Maybe her artistry is just above most of us, and that's why we don't know how to explain any of it, maybe it shines through more in her soft lower register. Those vocal gymnastics maybe more digestable this way, I do notice in some of her songs she does incredibly difficult and seemless gymnastics all the same, even while belting, but it takes me countless times to notice all the nuances, and not every time am I transported elsewhere. Think she was 12. Maybe music was meant to be a little less over done and over produced than it is done these days.

Amazing reaction to an amazing artist.

You must do more Angelina reactions with your sister.

Hauntingly beautiful voice ..

I love your reactions, and may I say your sister made this one extra special? Thanks all three of you.

u can tell she is reading the lyrics like she is karaokeing,,,,,,,,and to sound like that being unfamiliar with the song is nother level, she is truly a gift from above. we are rarely given souls like hers god bless.

Please bring your sister to see all of AJ's music. Start at the beginning again. Thank you guys, you rock!!

She sings ro your SOUL⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent reaction. Her voice makes you feel what she feels when she sings. She takes you to where she goes. And your sister was a great addition!

I have loved all of your coverage of this Angel, your format, research and intelligence has entertained me, your beautiful souls shine through and touch me. Your story made me so sad, thinking how special your mother was to have raised such sensitive souls. Your beautiful sister getting the personal journey Angelina gives us all every time we listen to her within 2 minutes reinforced this. Be proud of your mum and each other. Much universal love coming from Australia ❤️❤️❤️

Great reaction, loved your sister's reaction, like to see her react to more Another note, she looks like she is reading the lyrics and still conveying the emotion

I love your how you three communicate together and to the RU-vid-audience! 💕 The whole reaction video shows your respect to those, and to the singers and musicians in the videos you react. I appreciate this very much! 👋👋👋

Someone has to be the best singer you’ve ever heard. For many of us, it’s Angelina. I believe the slight mix-up on the lyrics has nothing to do with English being Angelina’s second or third language. This was one of her frequent informal sessions with her guitarist where Angelina is just going where her musicality takes her, reading the lyrics off her phone. There are many videos created just like this one. Although this is, for me, the best version I’ve ever heard of Stay, my favorite in this setting is her staggering cover of Adele’s “A Million Years Ago.” Angelina doesn’t just interpret the lyrics-she brings you along with her, and you relate to the lyrics with memories from your own life and experience. I believe Angelina was 11 or 12 for A Million Years Ago. That’s the performance, completely informal and unrehearsed, that made me realize that a very young child was the best singer I’ve ever heard.

Angelina is a very old soul, listen to her singing as a very young child! She conveys actual feelings and compassion in everything she sings.

Kaya, please sta-a-a-a-a-y. 😁There are so very much for all of you to still enjoy and be blessed by. Like 8 year old Angelina singing "What a Difference a Day Makes" (at allsang på grensen, a sing-allong TV show at the norwegian/swedish border). Love to you all from Norway 🙏

OH MY GOD!!! IT'S CRUSHING!!! She is so fantastic in this one. She just totally somehow gets how to embody these songs. And in some of the ones in this same set up she is clearly reading the lyrics. She doesn't know the words and she is crushing it. HOW!! HOW!! is she giving the song so much feeling,when she coming fresh to the lyrics? Phenomenal.

You will never know the pleasure that you 3 give to Angelina's fans. Each of you have such a distinctive way of describing the effect that Angelina has on you. Your sister (Kyia?, Cya?) is really a remarkable addition to her brothers and that makes you the best reactor group on RU-vid. I think you should go back and do some of the covers that you've already done and believe it or not, it will be like the first time that you (Jared and Jordan) will have heard it too.

Remember that Angelina singing acapella... Sooo beautifull! And the feeling in her voice. Its not a video who has been done in a studio. She is an angel singing. 💕🙏

I loved the reaction to all three of you! Norwegian subscriber that voted for Angelinas win in NGT 2014! Keep up the good work and i will wait for your next reaction. Glad Kaya liked Angelina! Your reactions are great as you are putting in background story that makes it so much more interesting.

Voice out of this world.Pure

Like Kaya said: it's a dream🙂.

Guys you need to let your sister see Angelina at 7 singing. She blew my mind! I've never been to this channel before, but I love Angelina. She's such a natural, effortless singer, so I guess that algorithm got something right lol! Stay is one of my favorite songs, so this was a great video. Have a good weekend and you have a new subscriber!

There is so much in the way she expresses. So much more than you thought was possible. She sounds like she lived it and wrote the song and its the profound expression of her heart as well. And she is a child basically. I was thinking its like a Shakespearean actor brings so much to the character when they perform and she seems a music version of that same supreme elegance and power elevated above mere mortals. Whatever poetry is to words her voice is to sound. We are amazing as a race that we incudes someone like this.

Just have to say she was amazing. But I also have to say you guys are too it is so awesome to see how you two were together and now your sister being involved in this video. Her eyes and her reaction said it all. Super exciting. Thank you

One recommendation... Million Years Ago, an Adele cover, but heads up, you will miss your mom then... she sings that line in the song so freakin beautiful ❤️ Maybe bring tissues for that reaction if you decide to try it ❤️ It is a masterpiece in my humble opinion ❤️

Even now, when Angelina is 16, this is still one of my favorites although my list is growing all the time. I'm so glad your sister liked this Now, show her "I Put a Sell On You"!

Angelina is 11 or 12 in this video. ❤ she made me love music again. To feel it in my soul. She is the epitome of what music is and one in a billion. We are fortunate to be part of it.

Angelina is brilliant. She always do her own version. Amazing! Love her.

Angelina has said she goes to her special world while singing. She describes that world as unending and filled with happiness. Thankfully she has the talent to take us to that special world. I have no doubt Angelina will improve the quality of life for billions of people just as she has done for me. If she were one in a billion, there would be 6 more like her. Angelina is a once in forever musical artist.

Listen to her song " million miles" ,she wrote it in memory of her grandfather. ( I believe).

Thanks for a lovely reaction. I have seen this cover by Angelina a lot of times, but it still amazes me, like many other of her songs. It's funny when Kaya said "is it a special microphone" I came to think of a reactor named Sandy, who maked her first reaction to this by Angelina and she didn't believe what she heard and that there might be some effect on the microphone. She then found a song with the same guitarist and without a microphone. Here she learned that it was Angelina's voice. Today this reaction by Sandy has been viewed over 1 million times. After seeing Kaya's reaction to Angelina, it will be exciting to see her react to other of Angelina's songs.

Tell me shes not a gift from god,your gonna enjoy the 6yr old videos of her,shes always had that soulfull voice welcome to the angels!❤❤❤

There is nothing like the realization of a new listener to Angelina Jordan when her voice reaches out and touches their soul.

Soulful voice indeed. Love her version

The thing many people notice, but rarely comment on, is Ivan's (the guitarist) reactions to Angelina singing this song absolutely cold, no practice - a decision to sing this just before performing it, and instructing Ivan to simply follow her lead. The reactions and expressions of Ivan as he plays matched very closely the three of you, keep that in mind - her accompanist is as moved as the three of you, because he (nor anyone else for that matter) had ever heard her sing this. Enjoyed this reaction, especially the reaction of someone totally new.

So good to see appreciation and wonder when Angelina sings this song, that vibrato gives me goose bumps everytime.

Do you realize what exceptional children that your mother brought into this world. You are beautiful and beautiful together.

Every time I listen Angelina Jordan I can't hold my tears - they just roll down without any contraction on my face and i can feel the love taking over my whole being. It takes to the dimension of love, tenderness and gratitude for being alive. It'a almost unbearable. It's not of happiness or joy, but something much deeper, indescribable, for iI didn't feel that way before. I wouldn't say that she sings, but is the song itself. Definitely words are poor to say what she's and the feelings I feel.

THIS should be fantastic. Looking forward!!!!

She is chosen and born by the Lord with a special anointing..that is given to bless others by the Spirit

Sis, when your brothers read the comments from listeners before you heard Angelina sing you must have thought she must be really good. But, never in your wildest dreams could you have imagined what you were about to listen to. The soulfulness deep within her turns to pure love when you hear her sing and if you feel something going on inside of you it's her love touching your heart and once she's there she will never leave you. Yes, it's remarkable. Sis, if you feel like crying all of us know exactly what you feel like. We've all been down the same road. And, when you find out what a wonderful and beautiful human being she is you will be able to connect the way she sings with who she is. Guys, I wanted to address sis because I know she's very confused about what world she just entered. As you know, one of the most joyest moments in our lives is when we watch someone discover Angelina for the first time and we are so happy for them. This particular video has introduced Angelina to thousands and thousands of people all around the world and the word which comes to mind when people heard her for the first time is, 'stunning'. Really good? Excellent? Fantastic? Out of this world? Angelina is on another level and this production can definitely be described as a MASTERPIECE.

I appreciate the time and detail in your reactions.

Probably you want to check another Angelina song (most recent - published on 22 June) it is a cover of Elvis Presley's Suspicious Minds ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RTbKhkceR00.html - she has a deep and powerful voice there.

I love your videos . Your sister had the best facial expression when hearing Angelina's angelic voice .Angelina is like no other . What a beautiful sweet soul she is . My 1st time of hearing Angelina, she was younger than 7 yrs old . I couldn't understand the language but I felt it through her voice . Oh my goodness she made me cry, it was beautiful ♥️ . Off topic your sister is beautiful young lady. All of you have such a contagious smile 😁😊😊😊. Makes me keep coming back to watch . You have a beautiful family . Love the respect an love you give to all the artist you've featured on your channel . Thx for sharing your love of music . Amazing video . ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Her voice is like an angel, when listening I can feel the song on my skin and I drift away.

You guys are incredibly in-tune with Angelina's artistry. I felt the same way hearing it the first time, how a young person can sound so smoky, soulful and so educated; but its all God-given. This little girl has a true gift that we will sin in adoring. We shouldn't have idols, but if we did, her voice would be one.

watching Rihanna, you remember the video and not the voice. Watching you Angelina you remember the voice, pay attention to each word. This velvet voice takes you somewhere peaceful where your mind takes rest, and moves in tranquility, one with nature. Rhianna's singing brings tense notes to my head, Angelina's - acceptance and peace. I think that's how we all approach love - "differently".

This song came out right after my mom passed in 2013 and it reminds me of her… when I hear it I know it’s her reminding me to keep smiling…. I didn’t know Angelina Jordan did a cover, so beautiful, and I’m sorry for your loss of your mom…. Glad ya’ll have each other ❤

Did you also close your eyes at that moment? Yes you did 😊

I've said it since the first time I heard ANGELina; she channels the soul of the song, and emanates to us listeners in a way not even the singer/songwriter were aware it was "supposed" to be sung. 🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵 And btw, continue bringing Kaya (Kaja/Kaia) to your reactions, such a beautiful trio you guys, inside and out❣💗💕💞🤩 Dunno if I got the name right. I love the name, my favorite aunt was named Kaia.

"Out of this world"

Hello from Norway! I've followed Angelina for over a year now. From the very day I discovered her, I've been listening to her every day, and by now I have an Angelina addiction. The three of you are awesome! I have tried to find other artists who sounds like Angelina without any success. So she is the one for me. To get a reality check, I am also listening to all genres of today's music. Some of it is great, but Angelina is totally different and unique with her voices. Thank you for reacting to her!