REACTING TO Angelina Jordan - I'm Still Holding Out For You 

Hey everyone! So I now understand that it was written by Baby Fuzz, recorded by Angelina Jordan first and then Baby Fuzz released their version afterwards. Thanks for all of the info on this! Cheers, Adam

If Angelina does a cover, it becomes hers. Because no one can do it better. Not even the original artist.

This performance at only 10yrs of age shows the potential that Angelina has to top the charts

This is not one of Angelina’s most played songs, but it’s an absolute favorite of hardcore Angelina fans. It’s really extraordinary than a ten year old can deliver these lyrics so dynamically and beautifully at the same time. Not only are her vocals brilliantly expressive and perfect for these melancholy lyrics, but we have literally a child leading us through this dark, emotional journey so convincingly. There is no video of this studio recording, and I think it adds to the mystique. I have been addicted to Angelina for 3-4 years, and even I can’t imagine this extraordinary performance coming from a ten year old. She is the best singer I’ve ever heard-and second place is not even close.

No singer of any age can top this. Angelina is just the impossible singer and at 10 years old. The world at large does not deserve this Angel.

The Los Angeles-based 14-year-old singer and songwriter amplified her voice around the globe, racking up over half-a-billion RU-vid views, just shy of 2 billion Facebook views, and praise from Time, CNN, The BBC, and People. ANGELINA JORDAN and all her fans, so we can share her music and her many gifts ♥ - Angelina Jordan was born Jan 10 2006 in Oslo, Norway. She began singing at the age of one and a half . At 2 or 3 she discovered Jazz through her grandmother and started studying all the greats from Jazz history with youtube ...

YES! One-null to Norway!

How does a ten year old sing like this? I pray the label and studios don't take the soul from her. The nine year old through the thirteen year old period of her is my favorite. I just can't wait to hear what the produced sound is going to be. The simple recordings and videos like this one are a treasure and l always return to them to shed a few tears at the pureness of her genius and her innocence.

First cover song in history recorded BEFORE the original ;-)

A barefoot princess with a hypnotic voice. At age 10 and just a week before her 11th birthday, Angelina recorded a demo of “I’m Still Holding Out for You”. Her family never pursued having that recording officially released but someone leaked it on a RU-vid video. Thankfully, everyone involved with that song is now ok with the leaked version. Many angels (fans) believe this is one of Angelina’s best performances.

This child has one if the most amazing Voice I just "found" her today She has a true gift. The 🌎 will know her. I hope the industry does not eat her up. You know she goes barefoot bc she met a girl with no shoes & gave her the ones on her feet, she's also the first youngest published author. She gives me CHILLS

She doesn't let us down. She's just an angel.

I can not listen to this song without replaying the last minute at least four times. Then listen to the whole thing at least three more times.

@Adam Straughan, Great performance,👏 great reaction again friend 👍😊 =great video!

I can listen to Angelina all day long!!!!

An instant timeless classic. Listened dozens of times and never diminishes. Not.one.bit.

Her instincts for all these runs are sublime. It's like she just goes where the music takes her. She always respects the music, always. Whether it is her own original or her spin of another's song, she treats them all with the proper respect for the creative effort and emotion that was put into them by the artists. Angelina's efforts at age 10-11 are some of the best I've heard from anybody. How a person that age can put so much emotion and internal knowing of what drives the song is mind-boggling. Between she and Daneliya these two can sing a song with a grasp and understanding of song that most people have spend their whole life to get to. There are other singers that can give a good accounting when they sing too, but they aren't, or weren't 10 and 11 when they did it. God has blessed these two with extraordinary talents. To which they have applied hard work and time to be worthy of these talents, and we are all the richer and blessed for it. Thanks Adam, as always you seem to be able to use just the right words to help us see the music. P.S. I have always felt that same way. I get more from just her singing a song as she feels it with just her authentic voice. It reaches into my soul and shakes me, and I love that.

10 YEARS OLD. She was asked to do this as a demo in 2016 at 10 yo. It was never released but was discovered anonymously in November 2018 and uploaded to YT one month prior to the song writer releasing his version in December 2018. So basically Angelina had already performed it so he covered his own song. As far as the suicide thing, nothing has ever been confirmed, there has been discussion that it concerned copyright issues. I truly do not believe it had anything to do with the lyrics since Angelina has covered songs with lyrics just as dark ie. her performance at 7 yo of "Gloomy Sunday". The suicide rumor has been around a long time but it is just a rumor. This is my favorite Angelina song and has been since I first heard it. You are right Adam that this could be released and it would be a hit song! The little girl you see climbing the hill toward the moon at the end is from her video from "Fly Me To The Moon" she did at 10 which happens to be the same little girl that performed this song!!! You mentioned that run at the end which no other reactor has ever mentioned. I think that run is PERFECT execution and an Angelina trademark. There is a mash up with Angelina now 15) and DUFFY performing together for the song "MERCY" that was recently uploaded by Kaleidoscope RMX which is incredible and would be a great reaction since you compared Angelina to Duffy. thank you Adam

Look for Baby Fuzz's song and will see how she killed it at 10 years of age. I prefer her version so much better. It's on my playlist. Thanks Adam. 😊

Her runs are like a leaf from a tree floating in the wind

Angelina'a voice is gold, and gold has to many friends. I hope that the "industry" doesn't destroy her.

Vocal masterpiece. Great song by Brandon Lowry (aka Baby Fuzz) and a couple others. Angelina sang this demo a week before her 11th birthday. A true treasure for us angels.

The depth of emotion that Angelina puts into this song at 10 ( that’s how old I heard she was) is once again amazing. I’ve heard the original and once again she took what I think was an okay written song to a new level. If Angelina chooses to cover your song, it’s your lucky day. She elevates you as a song writer,

Angelina Jordan I think anything of it when she saying that is fantastic it’s magic

Angelina the phenom. Thank you, thumbs up Adam.

Thanks for your reaction of Angelina. It can not be done better with a microphone!

This performance at only 10yrs of age shows the raw potential that Angelina has to top the charts if she sings the right songs that play to her talent.Every major songwriter should have a link to this and see what drops out.Great Adam,I always jump to listen when I get a notification from your Angelina reactions.

I couldnt agree more...an instant hit. Im sure down the track she will be given great songs to sing. let alone produce her own music....when that happens then she will truly be launched. She is still in training.....these are the hard yards all great performers go through.....Then they describe...an overnight sensation....when mainstream hits. Hopefully that will happen for her in the right way. What strikes me most is that she has the ability to make so many songs great....and she also has the gift of relating to all generations from, kids, teenagers, and those in their 20s, 30s,....60s, 70s....plus......that alone is greatness..cuts across so many genres...and they no longer become covers....that is real..honest to God talent..,.,..,.it just cuts through.....yes there are great performers out there...and yes due to technology we are getting the opportunity to witness and enjoy these very talented people.....yet in all, ..to have someone come along that from the earliest performance...made you instantly STOP and take notice.....that my friend is a very rare talent indeed........maybe once a generation....Her talent is worthy of celebration.

I believe if she can get the right to sing this as a single after she is officially marketed it will become a big hit for her globally. We shall see.

If you want a power song of AJ's 'Its A Man's World', deepest voice 'How Great Thou Art', most sultry 'I'm A Fool To Want You' session recording You're Welcome

This is the original. The songwriter released his version about a month after she recorded this. She was ten years old! Yes, the pictures were added by a fan about two years later.

My thinking is, that Angelina's family wasn't ready for her to explode onto the world stage with a number one hit at the age of ten. It may have done more harm than good to her career. Slow and steady is the best strategy until she finishes school.... then the world will be her oyster, as the saying goes.... 🙂👍

Thanks Adam. The other people covered everything to be said

Part of the legend about Angelina. No one knows why Angelina did not publish this song so therefore rumors arose and then there were hens of a feather.

One of her best IMO

Still the king of wellarticulated reactions! Thanks, take care of yourself.

Thanks for your beautiful and thoughtful reaction to one of my VERY favorite performances of ANYONE!!!!

It floors me every time I hear it. The entire thing her singing, the production imagery, the background singers, the synth, it overwhelms... In its totality. I will, Never, tire of it. And l agree with your accessment.

Well it's about time!! This is the original. It is her very best!!

She already reigns supreme over the jazz genre, but I believe other genres will fall by the wayside as well if she gets involved in performing them as an adult. A 'Janis Joplin' form of soul should be a 'piece of cake' for this exceptional singer, not to mention any form of 'pop' she decides to get involved in. There simply is no one out there now, or in the past for that matter, that can perform multi-genres so flawlessly.

I say so dammit mutch about Angelina,but no Word can tell how great she is.

Very cool reaction,, actually thank the fuzz-man on two accounts,, 1) this masterpiece that was leaked by one of his Posse from his camp,, 2)🤔🤔🤔 for what ever reason doesn't matter cuz we got "SHIELD" out of the deal two,, thanks for what ever reason??🤔🤔🤔 it was that made the fuzz-man let his creative people help Angelina??🤔🤔🤔 👣🌬🌎

IMHO, this song has Angelina best vocals. The phrasing is incredible and the beat of the music is fantastic.

Adam thanks for reacting to this awesome and out of this world performance by the Barefoot Angel. IMO, this should be considered as an original song of Angelina because the original artist performed this song after Angelina created this masterpiece.

Baby Fuzz(Brandon Lowry) been writing songs for Lana Del Rey, Madonna, Adam Lambert and more. I dont think this is a song about suicide but i guess it can be interpret that way. From what i could find Baby Fuzz saying about the song its a song about rejecting to find someone new and still holding out for old love that will never work.

AJ is taking singing vocally to new levels, there are not many singers with such an expansive body of work across different genre's of music!!!!

Amazingly beautiful technical singing. Incomprehensible that she is only 10 yrs old. The incongruity of the singing skill, with the visual of the child in a white smock playing on the seashore ... Holding up the moon ...

Welcome back adam thanks for your lovely reaction to my living miracle angel jordan❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Totally agree about her runs. Thanks for the reaction.

I'm really in love with Angelina Jordan's voice. It's so addicting! I love her song "A Million Years Ago", I love the version when she is older. I can listen to that song the whole day long. I only knew one child singer who was on the same level as Angelina and that was Michael Jackson. I think he would have enjoyed to work with her together.

Great reaction as always. I keep hoping for an updated version of this song at some point in the future.

Always amazing Angelina. 🙏❤😊

Most everything was covered in your terrific reaction, but a few additional bits of information. 😁 The Baby FuzZ version’s comments section has been closed, I believe, but here’s his ‘official statement’ (AJ only being 10 years old… it’ll never _not_ be surprising). “Baby FuzZ: Hey! I'm getting lots of messages about this tune so just thought I'd clear the air! So the song was written and produced by me and a few friends in Norway. It was pitched around possibly for another artist to record, and apparently Angelina cut this version around that time (when she was only 10 years old - impressive!). I never heard the demo, though, and we were never approached about her releasing it as far as I know. The song sat for a few years, and then I just decided to put it out with my original demo vocals on. I came across this version after it was out already, and I think it's super cool. I don't think there were any hard feelings or anything, was just a demo that didn't end up getting released on her end. Hope that helps clarify!” P.S. I’m ‘still holding out for’ those suggestions, especially Susanne Sundfør’s The Brothel - double reaction. 😅 Official music video and live acoustic.

Hi, i heard this song quite a while ago by AJ.this is one of my favorites song well i love all of them, her voice is perfect for this song, just amazing it was beatiful. Thank you.

Agreed, she fits this song like a kid glove.

Great reaction to this beautiful song by this beautiful human being!

Thak you sir Adam.... 👍yeah really clever...... this is beautiful.......❤✌

before this starts I only know one thing: This is going to be great! (edit) and there you have it Adam. Is that not amazing? it should have been a hit. ✌💖👍

Loved this girl since I saw her on Norway got talent- and love her even more if possible now. This song is really getting to you - every time ♥️

How does anybody do anything this good at TEN YEARS OLD???

I love Angelina's work and i am often left with the impression that this is the best one I've heard . I now look forward to her next as I used to when I was young and having my ear educated by the Beatles . I trust her sensibilities .

Its always a pleasure hearing seeing watching this young talented kid. Also thank you for your awesome reaction sir❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 im always looking forward for more angelina jordan reactions on your channe. Take care and stay safe 🤗🤗🤗

Love your reaction. Every word is true. Angelina at her finest.

Enjoyed your reaction to this. Don’t know if Baby Fuzz did much with this song himself, but I have no doubt this recording would have been a huge hit if it had been released.

QUESTION - Now that Angelina has signed with REPUBLIC RECORDS and given her range of talent in covering different genres, is it reasonable to expect that she would continue with different albums that would reach the widest audience? What might be the TIME FRAME and RECOMMENDATIONS from Republic Records? -- I keep reminding myself, that we just need to RELAX here and WAIT AWHILE and give Angelina some space to continue HER LIFE and CAREER as she sees fit. We are all thankful and wishing the best for Angelina. We (me) are like impatient kids at Christmas waiting for our various presents from Angelina (Jazz, 1960's Pop, Blues) -- We all know that Angelina is just 15 years old, and started out with Jazz, and has done a lot of different covers, and you (Adam) mentioned more modern, edgy singers like Duffy and Winehouse (Adele, Del Ray) but I assume that Angelina is still figuring out what directions she wants to go into, but given her spectacular performance on this song we are all hoping for some songs that are similar in genre and just as good. (Like you, I also fully RESPECT whatever decision was made by Angelina and her family in NOT releasing this song). I just want to hear MORE Angelina. I don't think any of us will ever tire of Angelina and continue to wish her a long and Happy Life. -- Jesus Bless you and Your Loved Ones !!! - Love, DAVE

Many feel this is the most unique display of her musical ability, but when her mom wanted to have the ending changed because it concerned a drowning suicide, word has it that the changes wouldn't be approved by the writers so Angelina never got to release it. I believe it would have been a #1 song.

Brandon Lowry (Baby Fuzz) wrote the song with cowriters Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen in 2016. Due to lack of interest in this song, Brandon recorded and released the song himself in 2018. The three cowriters are considered to be the initiators of the demo recording, the three are also the cowriters of Angelina's original "Shield". According to Brandon Lowry on his YT channel, he has never had contact with Angelina or her team. He only heard Angelina's version on YT in 2018 and was thrilled. I guess you have to have good relationships with the studio in order to be able to publish this high quality demo recording on YT. Also strange is the date of the release of the two versions on YT, Angelina's version 11/12/2018, Brandon Lowry version 12/19/2018. Officially, there is no information from Angelina or her team about who or why the song wasn't released with Angelina. 👏👏💯 *AJ* 💯👏👏

It was beautiful.

Oooh so glad you reacted to this song with Angelina, and I loved your reaction😍 I think this is my absolute favourite song with Angelina, it is so special, she does a stunning performance. Love, love her voice here (I always love her voice), but there is something extra here. Can't explaine. Yes, so agree with you. This is Angelina at her best❤️

Another brilliant reaction, thanks so much for sharing! 💖 I love how you can pick up on all kinds of small nuances of Angelinas voice. And as you said, you notice when there is something new you havent heard before, a tone in her voice, a run, how she ends a note, etc. I pick up on this aswell, and having heard all of her songs, I have to say its absolutely remarkable what she can do. You have atlease 50 more 'Oh, I havent heard that from her before' moments to discover with Angelina, hope you continue 🌹 'Loving you', Angelinas child friendly version of the Etta James classic 'I just want to make love to you' is a 'Omg, she can do that aswell!?' moment 😁

I would love Angelina to redo the song with a live version in her classic fashion. Great reaction.

Each notes is …prestigious. I am SO impressed by Angelina since years ! ! Thank you for your reaction .

Adam, so glad that you finally got to this #AngelinaJordan gem. If all that she has produced and put out on RU-vid, Republic Records, and social media platforms this is my absolute favorite. Not to take anything away of her massive repertoire, but this here stands out and above. Great to see you review this one, my friend.

Great reaction, Adam! She is magic and her voice is one of the best ever.❤😎👍🇸🇪

Thanks for another great reaction Alan. This for me is definitely one of her most exemplary covers of her, she made a really fantastic version of this song. In the end just look at the display numbers of the version of her versus that of Baby FuzZ ... 💛 🧡 ❤️

Ok - after viewing your reaction to Angelina's amazing performance for a 2nd time - it's even better! It also occurred to me that there are a number of Angelina's acoustic covers that you haven't reacted to yet. Please consider California Dreaming, Make You Feel My Love & I will Always Love You (Angelina's A cappella intro - IMHO - is incredible :). Also Angelina's cover of John Legend's All Of Me is another masterpiece. But you already know that all Angelina performances are great! Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.

Stunning is a great characterization of her voice and the emotion she emits. She is always great but her voice is amazing here. murtheblur explains it perfectly. I subscribed because I appreciate your comments but I have not seen you in a while, as I only listen to Angelina reactions. Don't wait so long for the next one please.

The Thumbs down people are back..! 😏 I started to worry they had fallen asleep or something 😋 it has been several reactions lately with no Thumbs down for several hours.. I pitty those people.. 🙄

The photography here is perfection.

Not bad for a 10 year old !!!!!!!! She is actually the first performer of the song. The suicide story isnt true. AJ has changed lyrics on many others songs. Closer to the truth is she and her family knew this song was exceptional. To release it would have brought too much pressure to sign with a label, so they shelved it. It was only a demo. Baby Fuzz decided to release his own version afterwards, but it is awful. Someone leaked this and we are all the better for it.

A 10 year old child shouldn't have a voice like this. I doubt there is anything that she can't sing. Amazing Angelina Jordan

What a great reaction and comments thank you

I cried its beautiful!!!

I can’t believe the power in her voice at such a young age. Wasn’t she like 10-11 years when she did this? Thanks for covering this 👍🏻😍😎

Great reaction! You can tell she is very comfortable singing this type of song and yes, it is in her wheelhouse. However, I would argue that this version of Cry Me a River is her bread and butter. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jV8HIVL2VDE.html. I know you would thoroughly enjoy this. She has a couple versions of this song but IMO this is by far the best.

So glad your back....there are 2 great mashup videos with Angelina....One is with Duffy, song is Mercy, and the other is with Chris Stapleton song is Tennessee Whiskey/I Rather Go Blind.....really totally awesome.

So i was gonna comment and write about the back story about this song but i see that alot of people already have. And you knew alittle bit before doing the song. Such a good song and good vocals on this song.. Definitely one of my favorites if not my favorite. She absolutely killed it and to be 10 years old is beyond me... 🤯 World class performance at the age of 10.. Duffy? I havent heard that name in a while. Remember when she did mercy and i loved warwick avenue... Such a talented woman and such an unique voice..

Thank you Adam!..love your reactions to Angelina! 😍

Thanks,Adam

@A.S. -- Superb comments. Thanks!

Thank you for reacting to this. For me, your reactions are the most respected. I look forward to each one. And especially this one. You did it justice.

Hi Adam, another fantastic and thoughtful reaction to AJ. That whole 'suicide lyrics' story has been going around forever but it seems there's no truth to it, there're also rumours that it wasn't released due to copyright issues between Fuzzy Baby Butt and others, (not AJ). Angelina was actually the first to make a recording demo of this song, making her the original singer, in my eyes anyway. The truth is no one really knows why this wasn't officially released, maybe someday someone will ask Angelina in an interview and we'll get our answer. Funny you should mention Duffy, Angelina did a short tik tok of 'Mercy' which was taken by a fan and made into a mash up, it's brilliant! AJ sang this in an underground car park, acapella, using just her phone. It's incredible just how pitch perfect she was for it to slot straight into the original music video. You should really check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-13olv6NRR5g.html

I think this prompted Shield, a song she could release with similar colors and structures

Hi Adam. Thank you for that awesome reaction & you wonderful comments & input. “I'm Still Holding out for You” This was recorded when Angie was 10 almost 11 (it was used as a demo. Her mom didn't like a line in it (the holding down under water reference), so it was never released as a single) This song is by Brandon Lowry better known as Sterling Fox & aka Baby Fuzz & co-writers Aksel Carlson, Ronny Janssen, and Frida Amundsen. Baby fuzz did this during a music workshop back in 2016 in Norway. (No one was interested at the time) then Angie did the demo for it in 2016 & it was leaked 2 years later around Nov 2018. He wont change the lyrics to the song or let others do so. He released it as an original in Dec 2018. When so many listen to this & Baby Fuzz's version ( here’s the link) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q5HsABS4OXQ.html they still all think this should be her's for it sound much better & convey's the story better. My Funny Valentine” Ella Fitzgerald cover- 2/14/16 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sZ25H4a2gPI.html She’s 10 with no mic & just sitting on chair. Angie does a great interpretation of this difficult song to interpret.(warning serious Cute factor at the end) You'll want to check out ru-vid.com he has all of Angie's songs in order. (He has over 29k subs, this is so you’ll know which one) (Angie’s channels) I don't know if you know but Angie has 3 YT channels (Angelina Jordan Official) UC1Pwa4nFvIPbtYVLcBGDpjA (Angelina Jordan CoverChannel ) UCv-QOBc_N1xb8dTwqazD9Kg Angie's 3rd YT Channel, it's her grandma's channel, (Angelina Jordan Fanclub Mosarz) UChM_lpT4shdnsez93QMJPig Facebook - facebook.com/angelinajordanofficial Instagram - instagram.com/angelinajordana/ Snapchat ? Angelinajazzy Twitter - twitter.com/angelinajordana TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@angelinajordana?lang=en Patreon - www.patreon.com/search?q=angelinajordan Angelina’s Official Site: AngelinaJordanOfficial.com

Thanks for another great reaction to (IMHO) one of Angelina's best performances to date. Excellent analysis in pointing out all the subtle vocal techniques that make Angelina's singing so magical & mesmerizing. You also made a reference to Duffy. Interesting to note that there is a "mashup" video out: Angelina Jordan ft. Duffy "Mercy" Virtual Duet. Whether or not you react to it, you might want to check it out. Looking forward to more of your Angelina reactions. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.

brilliant song, so strong, love the way it builds, brilliant interpretation by angelina, as if it were made just for her, and great reaction. Thank you. Doesnt bother me it was originally written about a suicide event . The way i hear it from Angelina, its a deep longing for someone living. Cheers

This is so special

Angelina is an amazing singer!Thank you, my friend, great reaction!Listen to Alice Supronova, who sings in the 4 octave range.Beautiful timbre and strong voice!You will be delighted! Give a link?👏😲🇷🇺

Beautifully sung by Angelina! Thanks for your great review.

Thanks Adam for coming back to this song that many of Angelina's Angels feel is probably one of her greatest vocal performances (age 10 mind you) that will probably never be published by her, though we would all love to hear this at age 15 now. Appreciate your reaction and comments as always.