Total talent......end of story. Whitney will always be one of a kind. And guess what? So will Angelina......she pretty much is already. Thanks for the reaction of this classic by AJ. Keep em comin'. Steve in Texas.....and Yes I have been an AJ angel for at least 6 yrs.....I lose track. The time just flies by.....doesn't it?
Welcome back. We will not crucify you for a 9.8 rating. However, don't forget this is a 16-year-old taking on one of the best of all time in her prime of life. Peace and Love.
Welcome back. Angelina has been busy this past year. She put of a 6 song EP or original music, a christmas EP, performed in Portsmouth New Hampshire and just lately performed at the Nobel Peace Prize where she did Unchained Melody, that is something you need to react too, if unbelievable.
I saw AJ first do this and she worked hard to do it justice, but she did do it. Just now she worked less and I heard no negatives what so ever, magnificent!
Cieszę się że Pani wróciła. Jest wiele piosenek do zrecenzowania. Angelina ma wiele nowych nagrań kowerów, ale i własnych piosenek, które nagrała pod Pani nieobecność. Pozdrawiam z Polski.
Welcome back Maunalee and thanks for the wonderful reaction! Please also look at his latest version of Unchained Melody which she sang last December at the Peace Noble Price ceremony in Oslo, it's a fantastic interpretation of incredible taste and has a full orchestra to accompany her.💛🧡❤
@musicwithmaunalee Yeah her latest rendition of Unchained Melody at Oslo is truly magical- angelic even. She shows us even greater range and confidence and emotional investment- how’s that possible?
@@musicwithmaunalee Nice yo see you again, have been looking for you :-). Please, before reacting to AJs " unchained malody", read about who got the Nobel peace prize and why. And also about the song. Then you also understand why Angelina performed like no one else. And because you (?) and A have family from Iran this might be a special performance for you..
When you compare any of her covers to originals, I always think Angelina is a good 20yrs younger than most every artist she coveres and still blowes you away! Her voice puts more emotion into the songs. She is at such an early age, is right up there with them!
This was recorded the same day after she sang Elvis," "Suspicious Minds!" Rob Christie, head of Studio Productions for Republic, accompanied Angelina on the piano on that cover. Two amazing covers in the same day. Angelina is the greatest female vocalist to ever live. There has never been another with her combination of talents. Our Princess of a thousand voices, the Queen of Jazz. She is a gift to us all.
There is something in the tone of Angelinas voice that makes this more pleasent to listen to than any other version I have heard. A very subjective view.. LOL 😊 Nice to see you back..😊😊
Welcome back! We missed you. I find Angelina's key (3 semi-tones lower) to be warmer and more relatable, but is definitely a matter of personal preference. We all love her 🤩👣🔥🧡🙌❣️
Welcome back! Thanks for the reaction. I think there are at least a couple of covers and a bunch of originals worth your time. "Suspicious Minds" (Elvis cover) and "Unchained Melody" (Righteous Brothers cover) at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony are both good and her entire EP Old Enough doesn't have a bad track on it.
One more thing to add. Whitney Houston was 29 years old when she recorded this song and a clearly 10/10 for that. Angelina Jordan was 16 years old when she recorded this cover……..😮❤
Welcome back Maunalee. Been a while. I have always loved your reactions and your brutal honesty is to be admired. I didn't always agree with you but I always appreciated and respected your honest reactions, Regardless. That just adds validity to your thoughts on what you do like. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Great reaction 🔥🔥🔥♥👣
Angelina Jordan is phenomenal and I am in love with her voice/style. You need to check out her rendition of "I'm Still Holding Out for You." It is mindblowing. Enjoy your reactions. Keep 'em coming!
Great, thanks! I am rather tired of this song, but it was great to hear her do it again at 16/17 after doing it at 12/13... It really shows how she's grown. I mean come on! Whitney was 29 when she did this song. Angelina is a blessing to our ears.
She did it LIVE in Norway, for TV , and due to a potential (non) sound recording issue, they had her sing it again, a minute later... i saw her live in New Hampshire do it at end of a 2 hr cincert. NOW, I HAVE YET TO SEE WHITNEY DO NEAR THIS WELL, IN a one-take, original pace performance, like this... no long(rest) pauses... Whitney never did !!
Great honest reaction ! I appreciate your kind of thoughts about Whitney and Angelina and the comparison, which is only natural. You have to realize that Angelina pays homage to Whitney Houston every time she sings because this is one of her most favorite singers and most influential in her life since she was a baby. In fact, there's a recording of Angelina at one and a half years old singing a Whitney Houston song, so that should tell it all. I think one of the more important things to remember. Angelina made the song her own in her own tone and her own key which is a little bit different than the original but Angelina did great justice to this wonderful song and it's one of her finest performances. I feel even though it was in a studio. I think Angelina's live version when she was in Norway. The same year in 2022 was just as fabulous and even better because it was live. I think importantly we should realize Angela is on the way up. She was only 16 years old at the time of this recording and you must remember Whitney was 29 years old. Whenever she recorded that song age difference means a little bit but in Angelina's case. she was always an old soul with a mature voice. I really liked how you approached your honest reaction and summation of the whole song. It is so much appreciated to have you back in the RU-vid community. I wish you nothing but success this year and even more so with the birth of your twins coming on. Have yourself a fabulous year my friend. Keep posting as always. Sending you much thanks and love from Canada 👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
So great to see your pretty brown eyes here again. I appreciate your comeback being with Angelina. I remember watching you reacting to her back around Thanksgiving in 2019. Yes, you’ve missed a couple of AJ’s videos. Her latest was on 12/12/23 at the Nobel Peace Prize singing Unchained Melody. There are about 125 others you have yet to watch. You had twin on top of you first daughter and son? Congratulations! Sorry you were sick, been there, done that too. All the best from Alaska
Considering you're comparing a teenager to a superstar in her prime, 9.8 is pretty impressive. Also considering belting out lyrics is not something Angelina often does and that her true skills lie elsewhere, I was very impressed by her here.
I have watched dozens if not hundreds of reactors and you are still the only one that I watch regardless of who you are reacting to. You have introduced me to some artists who I would not otherwise have found.
Nice to see you back! Good reaction. Yes, you used to give points. You reacted to her sing this song at 13 and had a few comments about pacing. And you got down on her singing MJ's "I'll Be There" at a benefit when she was sick. You gave it a 4--ouch! (Ah, yes, I remember it well). The angels roared...lol. I like what you do. I'm looking forward to more AJ reactions. There are many to do. Good luck with the plants!
Great to have you back Maunalee, missed you. I agree with Claudio Marcucci that Angelina's performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Tribute is a must. And, I agree with other commentators that digging into the story of Narges Mohammadi and the backstory of "Unchained Melody" is absolutely necessary to understanding the sublime artistry that AJ displays. Welcome back, I try to never miss your reactions and I don't hate you when we disagree.
Great to see you back here, Maunalee. I would love to see your reaction to Angelina's "Suspicious Minds" from a couple years ago. And, for you to explore a "new" and truly unique performer - Ren. Start with "Hi Ren", i assure you that you've never heard or seen anything like it. Go into it cold, don't research him until afterwards.
Maunalee, good to see you again! We continue to honor our girl who just turned 18 years old. I won't criticize the 9.8, after all today is a day of celebration: Maunalee is back!!
Great to have you back! Thank you for choosing to begin with Angelina Jordan. I appreciate your wanting to be your genuine and authentic self in every reaction - I truly appreciate that. However, as an educator, I find your “grades/scores” give the appearance of an objective measurement. In reality, you are measuring, imho, your own “subjective” feelings/opinions”. I find that to take away from your genuineness. Yet, I think it gives the excitement, maybe, of a game show, at the expense of brave 16 year old singers. Subjective evaluations do not convert to objective numbering. Your considered comments are alone truly representative of your level of appreciation of the artist’s performance.
Whitney Houston is an artist I have listened to a lot, especially during the beginning of her career in the 80s. I have many of her records, but this particular song has never been one of my favorites. I haven't disliked it but it hasn't really meant anything to me at all. I wasn't too impressed with Angelina's first attempt with this song either, but for some reason this version became an instant favorite of mine. I can't explain why but I feel every word and get emotional in a way I've never experienced with any other version of this song by any artist. There's just something about Angelina's voice and way of singing that often suits me perfectly.
Hi Happy to see you again 😊 You will have a mountain of work with all Angelina's videos or songs you missed! Two EP! Look to "Suspicious minds", crazy!
WELCOME BACK Ms. Maunalee... To be honest, I wasn't a real big fan of this one from her either..... with that said, there are MANY more you have missed from her that really stand out. I know you like Elvis, so I would highly recommend her version of "Suspicious Minds". It's a damned good one and you'll love all of the Priscilla and Elvis Easter eggs throughout. When I first saw it, it made me think of you, so I finally get to recommend it. Enjoy, my friend and congrats on the twins.
You are gonna L O V E what Angelina has become. 💛🫶💛 It sounds like you’re on a whole new journey (in more ways than one) and so many of us are going to enjoy coming along for the ride. Your examples of what earns a TEN are spot-on. The Cranberries?… NO kidding! ❤️ I have a feeling that you may be surprised at one or two Adele songs that are *surpassed* by Angelina Jordan! 😳 C’mon… buckle up. Let’s get going! [Welcome back Maunalee 🫶🖤👣]
Your back Maunalee, I didn't recognize you without your bangs until I saw your tattoos! Miss you and your reaction looking forward to your show. Maunalee you have a lot of catching up with Angeline's current EP, however, before you listen to her new EP "Old Enough." Please react to Her vision of Elvis," "Suspicious Minds" relating to Priscilla Presley's emotional relationship with Elvis during his coming back in the '60s.
Welcome back...sorry to hear about your suffering, but you will survive! The distinguishing characteristic in Angelina's rendition is the lower range that matches her range, and...most importantly, her performance has elements of jazz and blues. I am very partial to jazz...and blues.
^^^^^The Cinemaphotography, a total MASTERPIECE, Excellent ART Cole McCarthy and Chip McCarthy. Angelina at 16 is the MASTER of her universe, she is top priority for both Stargate, and Republic Records. AJ's voice has been unique since she was 7 years old and now at 16, she controls us as an audience, leaving us hang on every word and phrase. AJ adopts the performance to pay homage to the original hit but then makes it her own and so much better than the original. Credits: Director: Cole McCarthy Executive Producer: Mery Zamani Art Director: Chip McCarthy Piano & Arrangements: Rob Christie Gaffer: Kevin Rios Coordinator: Michael Astar Location: Los Angeles, CA ℗All Rights Reserved - Angelina Jordan Inc There are no ends to the unique signature voice of Angelina Jordan, and her ability to feed our need for the finest STORYTELLING ARTIST that has ever lived in this period of time. At 76 I thought I had experienced the greatest, but nothing compares to AJ.
As a hard core Angelina fan, I think your score was fair. AJ was 16 here. I wonder what she will sound like at 30. I think her range is still growing. Glad you are back. And congratulations on your twins.
Wow ! I have missed your Reactions to Angelina so Much, OMG you have have so much Amazing Material from Angelina to catch up on, i cant wait for more, you Really should React next, to her cover of: Suspicious Minds By Elvis, its a Masterpiece, it was recorded within a couple weeks of this Witney cover, glad your back, Missed you 😊
Welcome back! Angelina is always respectful to the original artist! But you have a lot of Angelina's originals to go through with her releases in 2023! It won't be long before other singers try to do covers of Angelina!
Great reaction! And great to see you reacting to Angelina again 🙂 I think this was your 43rd or 44th reaction to her. I don't think that this is Angelina's best performance of this song. On June 23rd 2022, when she was 16,5 (same age as here) she performed the song on a televised TV program here in Norway called "Allsang På Grensen". It was live, outdoors and she absolutely smashed it. Or maybe not SMASHED it. You know what I mean. But it was excellent. And what we get to see on the video was her 2nd performance of it back to back, due to technical problems (wind) during the first recording. Do check it out, at least on your own time 🙂 With this I have to congratulate you on your pregnancy, though I hear it's a bit tough on your system. Hopefully it will all be worth it in the end🥰 React only when you feel up for it and take care 🙂 Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
Welcome back Maunalee. We've missed you a lot. You definitely have a lot of catching up to do with Angelina. She released a new EP last year called "Old Enough". the songs on it are Love don't let me go Now I'm a fool Fire and Rain All My fault Good in Goodbyes Diamond She also performed a magnificent rendition of "Unchained Melody" at the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony accompanied by the Kork orchestra from Norway. It was an absolutely stellar performance. I look forward to you catching up with some of these great songs.
She sang this in a lower key than Whitney, more suited to her natural vocal range at this age. But she also sang it when she was 13, and then it was in the same key as Whitney, I believe. You may think it's not worth watching, but you will be surprised. Angelina Jordan - I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston Tribute) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eTcvvO6B3Io.html
Welcome back, and congrats on your growing Family. Angelina is simply amazing. There is a very young singer by the name of Emma Kok. She is 15, and she sang with Andre Rieu singing “Voila”. She killed it, and Andre is bring her for his summer tour. You will love it. Best wishes
Wow ! The first artist you react to with your return is Angelina ? You just earned a sub for that ! Welcome back and i look forward to yelling at you for anything less than a 10 ..... kidding ! Go Angelina !
I was a Whitney fan from the beginning of her career to her tragic end. Whitney was great, but Angelina at 17 is far better than Whitney ever was at making you feel each word, and phrase. AJ changes every cover to make it hers and far, far better than the original. AJ is the greatest STORYTELLING ARTEST I have ever experienced in my 76 years.
I don't usually believe in coincidences but I ran across another reactor I hadn't heard from in a long time.them I thought about you .I pulled up your playlist and didn't see anything less than a year old. Now the next day I see your back. Cool ! In catching up with Angelina you will find a number of 10 s..
As for as this rendition of this song, it is perfect for Angelina. If Angelina sang this song originally without anyone else ever doing it, it would be considered a masterpiece the same way it is considered now when Whitney did it. At this point in Angelina's young career at only 18 years old, she is on the level of all the ladies that you named. Because she is the absolute vocal virtuoso that she is, she's going to go higher, and further than many of the rest. As she has, and is developing, she will be the most rounded, and the most versatile of any singer in the last century. And as genres go, they say that it is hard to be great at everything, but Angelina will be the closest one to being able to do so. Because of your no nonsense and strictly being truthful with your opinion, I love your reactions. I know I don't need to say this, but keep it up girl.
Lovely to have you back, you were one of the first reactors with Angelina that I followed, boy you have missed so many gems. I would jump straight to the latest one " Unchained Melody " live for the Nobel Peace Prize, it truly is beyond a 10/10 , one of the best live performances ever ( the 50 piece orchestra do add a little :) ) Look forward to more soon and huge congratulations.
Cheers from Australia 🦘🇦🇺, You looked really apprehensive, could she would she ? I hope you were pleased with this performance, I was. Welcome back, for me you nailed this reaction. I look forward to more as and when you can. All in all good job.
Welcome back!!! She did this as she always does; in her own style. Check out the Easy on Me cover!!! It’s SO AWESOME!! As good or better than the original!!!!!🙏❤️ PS stay healthy for those twins!
Good to have you back and congratulations on the fantastic news (I am the uncle of twins, and my sister was broken for some years since they took turns waking up through the night). The other good news is that it is a decade until the pipes of AJ mature. Regarding AJ covers, she usually (not always) is really good at keeping the "intention" of the original intact. Doing Billie Jean, she is not really keeping the style or sound, but I think MJ would have approved regarding the intention (or skeleton?) being intact And yes, I think you gave points? Were you not fumbling around with that 8-ball? Or was that a prediction thing you had going? Give my best to your man in green as you settle in and prepare for a substantial increase in family members, and also to your awesome daughter I am sure is rocketing her way into becoming this awesome young lady (I am totally thrown off every time I see "my" twins. I have only seen them online since they started school last autumn: They are suddenly these street-wise bad-asses 🙂
Missed you ❤️ Angelinas EP is awesome ❤️ Her own songs and i love them ❤️ Good in Goodbyes and Diamond are my favorites and they help me heal ❤️ Wish you an amazing day 👍
I think its interesting to see AJ redoing songs she has coverd in the past that not all reactors has given a topscore. The newest example is unchained melody. A bit rear given she is not afraid to show us her flaws
I know of no other singer who can go into the stratosphere to sing where Whitney did...........and then go to the lowest continuous register possible like Angelina did when she sang the song 'How Great Thou Art'. In fact, she holds that low register far longer than Elvis did when he performed the song in the same key.
Missed you Maunalee, I really liked what you said about respecting the original song version... even though Angelina can really mess around with a song...she still gives due honor and respect . That was a great great point and compliment for our wee Angie. 'If' you haven't seen Angelina reinterpret California Dreaming by the Mamas and Papas you must! This was for me the song where Angelina's- true-genius- for interpretation smacked me right in the face. Nasa was kicking around the idea of using 'spider' plants for air purification... apparently they're the best for it.
Angelina is such a gifted artist. She sang this song very well, probably better than most that have done this cover. Angelina did it justice as you said. 9.8 is a great rating plus it came with goosebumps and that is as genuine as it gets. Can't wait to hear more. There is a country artist named Drake Mulligan that I would love for you to listen to in the future.
RE Plants....sprinkle ground cinnamon on the dirt surface, Was told this by another and so far been great. Good luck and welcome back. Be well. Cheers!
And I'm so glad you released this video. I absolutely love Angelina. And you too. Get back into it. I'm not just saying this, I've watched a lot of you. You do understand music, and how to critique it. I have others I follow sometimes, but I did miss you.
If I recall, you took exception the grammar used in Angelina Jordan's "A Song For A", when in fact it was 18th century grammar and speak from a Robert Burn's Poem, and it was historically correct, so you do make mistakes, good to have you back.
Beautiful reaction, apart from Unchained Melody, personal opinion, absolutely unmissable is the EP with 6 wonderful originals, thanks Maunalee, good life and music from Italy..Massimo🤩
