Angel Baby/13 year old Victoria Matthews

Actually she was 12, this was shot in August a month before she turned 13. It was at the California Dry Bean Festival in Tracy

[@susanmcneish4527]

Love her voice. In the 60's I was traveling with a band as lead singer and this was the main song I sang. I still have recordings to this day of singing Angel Baby. Keep up the great voice Victoria so beautiful.

[@Lost_AngeIes]

Can you upload some of your work? I love Angel Baby covers.

[@coastie378]

At that time I was still going to the sock hops in High School. After I got out of the Service , I played in one band in particular that was doing stuff from this time and back into the Doo Wop. We used to close with Jerry Butler's " For Your Precious Love ". Fun times.

[@edwardb7811]

please post your song on KZbin!

[@investigatinglamps]

May we watch it also? 🥰

[@EBthere]

She really does a great job with this song. She shows respect to the original by not changing anything, but at the same time she displays her own beautiful voice. Very young and pretty just like Rosie.

[@marksheiman1538]

Quality of the recording is better than the original.

[@EBthere]

@@marksheiman1538 Yes but the poor quality of the original is what everyone loved about it. It was raw sounding - like in a garage but I believe it was in an aircraft hangar.

[@Steve52344]

She's got it. Back in the day she'd have a recording contract and her own vocal group.

[@theSpaghettimeister]

+Steve52344 Yeah, she would. Too bad we're not in the good ol' days, huh? I missed a great era, but I love every bit of the era that I missed.

[@Steve52344]

+TheSpecialist I sang those songs way back when -- on the streetcorners, hallways and subways of Brooklyn. Also recorded. Knew many of the hit doo-wop groups. Nice memories.

[@Wolfsky9]

To Steve 52344 : Sir, ---right you are; some fat-bald guy smoking a cigar would walk up to her, & say " sign here kid, & I'll make you a star ! " ---------------------------WolfSky9

[@marksheiman1538]

@@Wolfsky9 the business hasn't changed.

[@antincornwall1552]

Outrageous that the audience made so much noise when this talented young lady was singing.

[@erikhora9321]

I'm glad someone like her still cares about the 50s keep it alive my friends who the Lord called home would be proud

[@coastie378]

Just stumbled onto this. WOW !!!!! She nailed it. I am pretty sure she would make Rosie proud. Fantastic job.

[@robertemanuel7664]

AMEN! You said it well!

[@MK-kf8gz]

Perfect!

[@roblong8497]

coastie378 zthat is Rosie when she just started

[@coastie378]

@@roblong8497 - No way. Rosie was Rosalie Hamlin and was 15 when that song came out in '61. She passed away at 71.

[@albertgrant1017]

Coastie378 You are right.A true tribute to Rosie and the Originals.

[@michpackfan]

That was a perfect cover of the original!! Best cover on all of you tube, didn't miss a note!

[@TheCalgarydoug]

This came up when I was watching the gorgeous Rosie do it and I didn't expect much but I thought what the hey, give the kid a listen. Wow, just wow. The kid has a voice, and talent, and looks wish her the best.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

She has an AMAZING voice. This song is a favorite of mine, so it made my day. Thank you.

[@frdjr2527]

I just love when I hear young people singing classic rock 'n' roll and doo wop music! "Angel Baby" is one of my favorite songs of all time! Great job with it!

[@aherna9557]

Hi everyone, and thank you for leaving such very nice commets about my daughter Victoria. If you have the time please visit my channel that I started to share her vocals. Victoria is all grown up now, the picture on the left is of her. again Thank you, hope you have a great day. mom Sally

[@capttaintex]

I agree that we would like to hear her now at 20

[@aherna9557]

I will let her now, she has performed it recently, we just haven't recorded it. I have posted some more recent recording of her, please check them out if you get the chance. mom Sally

[@bobsmerecki9437]

she has a voice from heaven mom, you must be so proud =)

[@nobodyyouknow222]

***** talented.

[@pgroove163]

+aherna9557 whew,she is a looker....and can really sing.great pipes....they would love her here in Brooklyn, believe me..

[@davehall136]

A very talented young lady - A real pleasure to listen to.

[@scottrutherford8516]

I have been a fan since the first time I saw her at the Bean Fest when she was 15. Such an effortless and beautiful voice, and beautiful girl too. She should be a star.

[@victoriamatthews1271]

Thank you so much. Victoria is a music major in Santa Barbara. She just wrote her first song, words and music. Her teacher is very pleased and has asked her to perform it at some up coming school concerts. I'll post it when she does.

[@luisvalle9316]

@@victoriamatthews1271 does she have any social media

[@AtariWizard]

I so love this song. She did an excellent job hitting all the notes too!

[@robertemanuel7664]

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this kid has GOT it! What a songbird! What a voice for a 12 year-old! She is blessed! Thanks for posting!

[@johntaormina1084]

Very nice this song takes me back to Jr. High I'm 76 years young still love this song . This girl does doo wop justice ! 😊

[@wedwizard69]

truly a talented young lady,,,congrats and hope she has a great future

[@janeough45]

what a lovely girl her voice suites this song very well ,,,i wish it were me singing such a lovely song xxxxlong live the 60s x

[@Jesus-ij2yg]

Happy to see the young enjoying and singing . This young girl was great.❤

[@mikenewcomb]

This song is now over 50 year sold and a true classic having stood the test of time. Here beautifuly sung by a talented attractive young lady. Thankyou.

[@bobsmerecki9437]

Gorgeous voice Victoria "God bless you" =)

[@louheller3301]

Wow !!! Love the old songs being brought back. Today's music can not hold a candle to the oldies !!!

[@Barrie562]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and the search for it was how I got to this channel, beautiful singing.

[@TEXASFENDERBENDER]

12?? I am guessing you had to beat the boys away!! Awesome to hear such unblemished talent and younger kids who recognize how timeless this kind of Music really is!! Thanks!

[@eddted2876]

13 years old as an Angel Baby singer! Good job girl! Come sing for our picnic! That karaoke version is kinda different from the original! She can keep up with it! Liked her video! She sings very well a rock classic;

[@georgecuster7905]

Sweet and charming - She has a natural stage presence

[@Gerri876]

Fantastic voice....I remember this song from my teenage years....you brought back some great memories....Thank you !!!

[@RodFitzpatrick]

Wow, she is spectacular .. she can really sing it man ! I think i just found my wedding singer haha i wish :)

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Hard to duplicate the original of all of these classic hits, she does a a very good cover of Rosie's beautiful version of this song.

[@aherna9557]

Thank you, I think. This is my daughter’s rendition of Rosie’s song, not an imitation. Victoria has her own style. Please check out her others videos I’ve posted here.🥰

[@mikegarcia6252]

Amazing...great voice...love that song she did Rosie proud.

[@daviddacosta4247]

WOW......Amazing i had to watch this video multiple times...Truly awesome....She is all ORIGINAL...

[@priscillarice2766]

Wow, that was amazing! What a wonderful tribute to Rosie!

[@PG-is9vr]

Beautiful. So good to know that our younger generation is discovering these amazing musical gems from the golden age.

[@Wolfsky9]

Young Lady, you do this song with heart, & your voice is beautiful. Stay with it--we need singers like you to remember this great music, when my generation passes on. GBY, Wolfsky9, 66y/o.

[@UnderdogOfficial1]

Amazing cover her voice is golden when she sings my favorite part of the song two thumbs up!!!! 3:04 PERFECT

[@gleasonparker1684]

I understand that Angel Baby by Rosie & The Originals is the original rock and roll song. What a tribute then and now.

[@jerseyguy242]

This is wonderful. I lived in Tracy for a short time in 1983. I sold wood stoves.

[@robertpeters2741]

Wouldn't a stove made out of wood catch on fire?

[@luisvalle9316]

Lmao hahahahaha funniest thing I heard all year

[@mmancha1]

pure natural talent!!!! she will have a great career in music with those vocals!!!!

[@01RickyMorr]

Beautiful Voice, Good Choice of Song,

[@michaelelliot9007]

OMG, an angel. What a voice. You are magical Victoria.

[@tomcollins3137]

Same as Rosie Hamlin; great tone and strong personality, sensitivity based on innocent youthfulness. Bravo and fair play to you as a beautiful teen with talent and great potential. From: Coolavoohig, county Cork, republic of Ireland 🇮🇪. GOD BLESS and happy upcoming Valentine's day in America 🇺🇸. Great singing, young lassie.!!!!.

[@Optimus987]

Rosie is back... Amazing work. Bless you for keeping oldies alive.

[@LesBarber]

Great Job Rosie would be Proud of you.

[@russellyoung1262]

She sounds great 👍....I always loved this song...go girl

[@toddmastria1]

FANTASTIC!!!! Never stop singing girl....love your voice

[@jameastiffler9350]

What wonderful talent for such a young lady, beautifully sung. May your future be bright and generously rewarded ❤🧑‍🎄

[@GarnetHG]

Like some of those who have commented, I was trying to find original 1960s footage of Rosie and the Originals doing this song, but none seems to exist. Then I noticed this performance on offer. I wasn't going to bother with it, but I saw that Victoria was nearly 13, and Rosie Hamlin herself was only 13 when she began singing with a band ─ and 14 when she wrote the lyrics for this song, and 15 when she and some friends first recorded it. So I gave the video a shot without expecting too much, but I was fast hooked. I just reclined back and let the sensations creep through me that the original always roused. Absolutely spot on!

[@shellydrew100]

I've always loved this song , WOW that is an amazing voice you have :) thanks for sharing :)

[@CarolineMartin]

Has the vulnerable innocence needed for this song. Lovely

[@Madminute1968]

Bravo, kudos to you young lady, that was EXCELLENT********

[@nehiyaw1010]

This is the only version that's spot on. Awesome falsetto! Great job!

[@owensclock]

I just happened to find this. What a strong, pure voice Victoria had as a 12 year old. As others have already said, she nailed this one 100% and in the same key as the original!

[@wyoprospector]

Awesome! Love to see young kids do the oldies, best songs from the 40's through the 80's.

[@climbjt]

I listen to every cover of this song that pops up. This is the second time I’ve seen this one, and is, by far, my favorite. Nice work

[@deanmary1969]

What Hreat young Lady ! Its sooo good that the young people of today keeping such treasures of Music Alive and Well Great Job ...Rosie would be Proud...Goodness ,Grace and Happiness to all people...Overwhelmed ol man way down in TX....kd

[@bigbodawg77]

wowza she has got some pipes god bless you ,long live Angel Baby''

[@Bareege]

Almost 60 years of loving this song by Rosie, and this young lady came very close to sounding like Rosie's clone.

[@rjon5624]

Fantastic! You are very talented. Thank you ! Rosie would be so proud!

[@davedietz8726]

WOW!!!!!!! You have an amazing voice Victoria!!!

[@murrayranginui3784]

chur mean song mysis keep them old school sounz goin let the good times roll 4 eva bless up sis real slow jams.

[@patsawyer777]

Outstanding....❤ 🎶🎶 🎶

[@ETsonggalaxy]

This girl sings very well!! Loved it! But the background music is NOT the original version- crappy! However, she was able to work with it! Her singing is wonderful!!

[@marilynlesjinks1724]

Wow. Not an easy song to sing. Nailed it. You go girl. Great voice.

[@gdouglas999]

Wonderful cover of one of my favorite songs from a bygone era.

[@MrBosehund]

Great voice! One of the best cover if not the best! Thank You!

[@ludo9234]

Fantastic voice.

[@dasmackman]

Fantastic wow how awesome,,,17 dislikes, i guess some people dont understand what it takes to sing these notes, well done young lady=)

[@kifisia123]

Victoria, you are beautiful and have a great voice too. Keep it up and work with the oldies but goodies and wake up America from the dead.

[@FalaBell]

Wow! she was a star all those years ago, I do hope she is a star today and that her musical tastes remain just as good.

[@GAMES.IDEAS.FUN123]

Wasn’t expecting that. Sounds great. Brings a tear to my eye. Thank you.

[@aherna9557]

Thanks for listening

[@Boogieboy138]

that was perfectly done, beautiful voice!

[@MrStu9459]

Awesome vocals love, a great cover of a great tune... thanks

[@armandooliva7066]

She is truly a gift from heaven and the best

[@MickR55]

Oh my goodness, that was amazing!

[@tevitatupou123]

I'm 13 rn but I love songs from the past, it enlightens me.

[@MrChaney4]

this girl is amazing. i can see great things coming her way. and i wish her good luck.

[@johnmorey1960]

Absolutely amazing!!! One of my favorite songs and she sounds awesome!!! I also have to add that I have NEVER, until tonight, downloaded an amateur cover of any song. It's going on my iPod and my grandkids will be listening to this!

[@paulmunsell2411]

And I keep coming back to THIS! (Unreal singer & as stated here "she nails it")

[@alexcantu2804]

At 13 Singing, The Oldies But Goodies, You raised her well, I grew on this music at 8, 51 now, I still love it my kids love it to, grandkids tambien

[@retiredrick49]

I've heard a great many singers TRY to sing this beautiful song, many failed and many more failed miserably. YOU knocked it out of the park. Good luck in your future.

[@andrewmcnulty6789]

I love this song. What a talented girl with an amazing voice. I hope she uses her talent wisely and doesn’t get used and spat out by the music industry which is…. Let’s face it, unbelievably one sided.

[@axiomist4488]

Wow !!! 13 years old ? Thats incredible. Great job.

[@andrewpicon5439]

I give her a 10 she has a wonderful voice and very talented

[@teedtad2534]

She has good quality in her voice! Very clear! Nice, enjoyed! Band does NOT cover the original sound of Angel Baby 🍼. They are playing some kind of JAZZ! Singer very good! 🕊️♾️♾️🕊️

[@dank42072]

Wow, she has an amazing voice!!! She should cover more oldies.

[@chingo41]

That was perfect! There was NO WAY that could have been better.

[@michaelcraig9449]

Very good. Hopefully she is in a band, doing gigs, and recording a lot. Post up if she has newer or more videos.

[@aherna9557]

Hi Michael just go to her home page here on KZbin. I’ve post over seventy videos from when she was a little girl to now. She majored in Music. She lives and performs in and around Santa Barbara with various bands. Most recently with Mezcal Martini.

[@patriley9449]

This beautiful young lady can sing! I hope she is still singing.

[@rkmugen]

Holy cannoli, now that's a beautiful throwback 1950's voice! Authentic!

[@MrWoody7075]

Rosie would be very proud of this version.....Awesome effort!! ]

[@tommorgan9301]

You have every right to be proud, Mom. She is outstanding!

[@joemassara9617]

WOW, i got goosebumps, beautiful beautiful, follow your dreams young lady

[@grandparamone8624]

You did it right with that quiver in your voice, keep doing what you're doing.

[@ayeplaywow]

WOW. my mind is blown. this is easily the best cover on youtube

[@nelcramer6540]

Nice job Victoria, well done!

[@Danquet]

Perfect Cover, Gave me goose bumps.

[@sdsaztec]

An appropriate tribute to Rosie. RIP. Growing up with her in San Diego, she was a sweet, talented girl. Your daughter is slightly younger when Rosie wrote this. But your daughter is perfect. Thanks.

[@littleblitz8239]

I closed my eyes and WOWE I thought it was Kathy Young. Beautiful voice.

[@mististreasures]

Its not kathy young song its rosie and the originals song

[@littleblitz8239]

Bill Wren Please tell me more. I thought this was an original by Kathy Young from the 60's.

[@littleblitz8239]

Bill Wren I did some research and the hit single Angel Baby was one of a few songs that was Rosies. There is no mention of the song A thousand stars being their hit single.

[@mististreasures]

yes rosie actually wrote that song and her record label sold it to someone else.she tried for years to get royalties off that record.

[@SUCHY1983ify]

I know the song was Rosie but she does sound like Kathy Young

[@nohjason]

ahhh LOVE THE VOICE. VERY SWEET TO HEAR. LOVE THE OLDDY MUSIC, yeaaa.

[@jaws72158]

Excellent rendtion,beautiful song.