Angelina Jordan "I know I'm not the only one" (Sam Smith Cover) Shakes - P Reacts

[@thomshin2460]

Angelina Jordan is the best vocalist ever

[@larrypifer1103]

This is an example of the versatility of our ethereal prodigy extraordinaire, Angelina Jordan.

[@rickyrheuark7989]

We haven't seen her at her best yet. I can hardly wait till she is in her twenties. I can't even come up with the words to describe how good she will be. 🇺🇸👍💯🔥⭐

[@ShanLiB]

Ricky, you are certainly not alone in being unable to come up with words to describe how good she WILL BE. But, how could you when nobody seems to be able to come up with words to describe how good she IS? I don't think the words have been invented yet. 😄😄

[@sedigives]

The Bellagio entrance of the check in area is even art and so huge it's grand! But still is not enough for our Queen! You can see where she get's her beauty, because her Mother is stunning and her Grandmother is a fantastic artist. Sadly I don't think we know much about her Father, but I'm sure it's unanimous that we're all grateful for him as well!

[@ridgemanron]

The father's name is Gerry Christian Slattman and some kind of engineer who I believe spends a lot of his time in the mid-east, so I'm assuming he's into oil. Saw a quick cameo shot of him at one of AJ's birthday parties. He's blond but not sure if he's Norwegian, Swedish, or both? Angelina is listed as having her mother's maiden name of Astar, with no mention of Slattman, and I'm told that in Norway, if the man and woman are not formally married or divorced, it's common for the woman to keep her maiden name, which Angelina seem's to share. Don't know anything about her little sister Juliette with regard to the father. Don't think they've ever allowed a real 'in depth' interview concerning their private lives, and I'm sure that many news programs tried to do it in a '60 Minutes' style format. Once AJ explodes into the public consciousness through things like personal concerts, I don't see how much of what I've talked about doesn't eventually surface for public consumption.

[@RobertDeMartin]

In the car with Angelina: Mom Sara, sister Juliette, grandma Meri, and uncle Michael/manager. Looks like Angelina was already 6' tall.

[@albertstern1945]

Her Mom, grandma, uncle and sister. In Las Vegas for AGT and the entire family seems so CHILLED. Not only do you get all the artists Angelina brings to the table but all the genres. True story. My parents ashes are in the Bellagio fountain. They loved it.

[@bojanalukic8515]

Right, her talent is so scary!

[@zephaniaboro8299]

I have listened to her for two weeks straight and nothing else. Am 61 years old and never done this before. But I know am listening to a Angel.

[@markkleckner3060]

Great reactikon and she just knows just the right amount of Angel Dust is needed to a song, a pure Genius, God Bless!

[@ryanjacob3338]

Yeah there are some kids with her power, her heart, her artistic genius, her many tools. But none that have all of those things, and the same can be said about all the greats and those at the top right now. She has all those things at an elite level, not even just for her age, all of those different voices and techniques used in unison to perfection, a pleasing unique voice. Kinda nuts. Thank goodness we get to see her grow up and turn everyone on earth into a fan. Must be tough on people in the limelight these days, but getting to see it is really cool for us.

[@Chris1969o]

AJ accomplishes the Impossible on a regular basis!

[@thomasmorrison7549]

New guy still here. Enjoy hearing about your adventures musical family and understanding what Angelina Jordan Astar 🇯🇴 brings to the world. Please continue.

[@rogergabriel7261]

That's Mom and Dad and Angelina cruising down the Las Vegas strip---How cool is that? Great guitar and even Greater Angelina swooning

[@TheBlaster54]

You are spot on correct, Shakes when you said Angelina slayed this song without having to use all of her vocal tools. Then again, we can say that about all of the covers she sings. Her A.G.T. covers of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Yellow Brick Road” are other perfect examples of Angelina instinctively knowing exactly how much of her abilities to use to deliver the sound she wanted for those songs. If you remember, Simon Cowell pointed that out when he said that Angelina didn’t do what others would do in that situation. Angelina clearly has a highly developed and hyper sensitive instinct.

[@quantockbeech]

I've been on AJ repeat all year long, for a few years now!!! :)

[@TheBlaster54]

Shakes, The blond lady is her mother, but the dark haired man you see in the limo is her uncle, whom is also her manager.

[@StevenFosterprcofsoflo]

You all are also forgetting the most important person in her entrouge. Grandma is filming everyone. Shoutout to that awesome woman in our Angels life and kudos to her strong support structure. ❤️

[@Shakes-P]

😯😯😯 What a great lady for getting all of this!

[@mehdikeyha3755]

👍👍💙💙💙

[@cathymckee1255]

Shakes P your a fabulous reactor love to watch your face when Angelina sing peace ❤

[@HusemR]

The young lady with the 1000 voices. Every time she brings tears in my eyes cause it is so beautiful. Angelina Jordan Astar, this young norwegian lady 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. 🤩

[@Shakes-P]

🙂🙂🙂

[@rickyrheuark7989]

She is going to audition for AGT. Her mom, uncle and little sister. 🇺🇸👍💯🔥⭐

[@charlespeterson7502]

There's not a single song Angelina sings that she doesn't slay.

[@davidfehlman5150]

👍nicely done👍 This rendition for me is up there with her Demo of "I'm Still Holding Out For You" To me,, 👣🌬🌎

[@zeuso.1947]

That's Angelina's mother, uncle(manager), and sister.

[@way2deep100]

Angelina's consistent entourage consists of her mother, Sara, Sara's brother and Angelina's manager, Michael Astar, Angelina's younger sister (and occasional backing dancer) Juliette and the kids' maternal grandma Mery, who is usually busy providing these behind the scenes videos. Quite apart from, as you say, being responsible for turning Angelina onto Jazz; Mery Zamani is an Iranian artist and poet of some note. Her artwork has cropped up in several videos and photos featuring Angelina, not least on her striking AGT outfit, and she illustrated the book Angelina had published when she was 9. She also directed Angelina's music videos for 'When You're Smiling', 'Fly Me To The Moon' and 'Shield' as well as creating the artwork, along with Angelina, for the 'Million Miles' lyric video animations.

[@peterhormell1511]

⬆️❤️ Mery truly is special… one of a kind. She is Angelina’s muse and (in her words) her best friend.

[@ridgemanron]

Never was able to get any specifics about Mery performing on 'Radio Iran' when she was 4 years old. It would be illuminating information if anyone knows anything about it.

[@McDevittMike]

I don't think Mery's contribution can be overstated. 😎

[@kiritaia8469]

Thank you so much for your gems & for filling in the finer details of Angelina Jordan. I love the relationship AJ has with her Grandma it's so special & beautiful to see youths appreciate their older ones. Total Respect to AJ as an Artist but as a Beautiful person within. Thanks for taking the time & for sharing.

[@peterhormell1511]

I agree Mike! 👍

[@genevapriest6190]

The gentleman is her (at the time) manager, her Mother's brother "Uncle Michael."

[@roarkarlsen1584]

Love it.

[@johannesdippenaar5087]

This is her uncle, her manager. You will only see her father once, on NGT with her first performance.

[@TheBlaster54]

Shakes, Angelina is the only artist I’ve ever listened to that I have never been disappointed with her rendition of the covers she sings. I may not be a fan of the song she chooses, but Angelina always delivers an outstanding vocal performance.

[@Shakes-P]

🙂🙂🙂

[@CarlosCastillo-ue9cz]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chide7260]

Hehe loved the desert island comment. Pick her music and you get much more! Loved it!

[@Shakes-P]

🙂🙂🙂

[@I_scribbles]

One must remember and reflect on just how much she holds back when you think of her 9 year old self singing I Put a Spell On You. I cant wait for the day when she goes into ultra beastmode. When she unleashes her raw power that sends a shockwave across the world to introduce herself as Queen.

[@McDevittMike]

Or 'It's a Man's World' she did live with the military orchestra

[@I_scribbles]

@@McDevittMike yes

[@kentovewagenes1141]

This is probably when Angelina came to AGT... Great version ❤ Angelina has so many tools in her singing voice, its crazy ❤ Have you heard her low register ? And then i mean her low, low register....

[@Shakes-P]

😯😯😯 What.. I've heard her flirt with a little low register... But never really staying there.. LOW LOW Register... Really!!

[@kentovewagenes1141]

Oh, yes. Check out Angelinas cover of How Great thou art, she is singing that in the same key as Elvis 😳❤

[@Shakes-P]

@@kentovewagenes1141 funny you mentioned that song. That is my 1st post tomorrow morning!!!!

[@kentovewagenes1141]

@@Shakes-P Haha 🤣 Good timing 👍

[@tucky5123]

Correct, she is best when there is just a guitar or piano…. The voice is the center of it all - rightfully so!

[@leechap3]

Angelina never uses her voice to bludgeon you, she caresses you. The pausing is all good. We're here for you. 🎵

[@Shakes-P]

Very well said!

[@peterhormell1511]

Yes,, I think it’s one of her best qualities. She never goes overboard. Her impeccable taste and good sense delivers to a song exactly what is needed to make it sublimely beautiful.

[@pietersbart]

I enjoy it so much that she posts these video’s in which she also gives us glimpes into her everyday’s life. I wouldn’t wonder if this Ivan Mendez on the guitar in one of their combined performances. Her singing is just so great making me relax and charging the emotional battery. A great way to start the day!

[@dhamma58]

Ivan did in fact mention this in the Papier interview as one of their songs from the months they worked when she was twelve...

[@Shakes-P]

Totally! Was my 1st reaction in the morning today 🙂🙂🙂

[@hu._-]

She certainly does seem very "comfortable" singing this song, don't ever hear any "stretch" or "reach" in her vocals, just "casual", "calm", "relaxed"! Dead on!

[@sonjajelinski921]

OMG

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Nice reaction. Once again Angelina did an amazing job with this Sam Smith song, she got an incredibly emotional and harmonious result, what she is able to do with any song is just amazing, whatever age she does. I think it's mostly the harmony with Angelina's lyrics, it's the reason why she chooses one song over another and I also that this is one of the main reasons for her incredible results, she understands and tells the story that the song contains , in his own splendid way 💛 🧡 ❤️

[@steve1711]

Great reaction. So glad I'm able to see her in concert in Norway in July as I think all her other concerts will be big affairs after she finishes school. The tickets were very good value!

[@Sobolady89]

She was going to Vegas to record tracks for the movie The Hating Game. The blond is her mother. The guy sitting next to her is her uncle/agent.

[@rickrack4812]

The tall guy with dark hair in the car is Angelina's Uncle Mike who is also her manager. He is who she most resembles physically,..... Height, hair, profile, face shape, forehead.... He also seems quite serious and determined typa.

[@farhadrazavi8941]

He is her uncle and yes the Lady is her mother 😎

[@CarlD70]

Thanks Shakes. One of my many many favorites from Angelina. She is a fan of Sam Smith and it shows. Angelina, Uncle Mike, Sara and Grandma Mery in the limo here arriving in Vegas for what I believe was the recording gig for AGT show. This here is probably one of the most beautifully stunning renditions of Sam's song. There is actually a pretty well done mashup of Angelina and Sam in a virtual duet of this song. Very enthusiastic reaction Shakes....enjoyed.

[@kristena9285]

I think this was recorded in 2018 (the year before AGT Champions). Ivan Mendez is playing the guitar and he only accompanied her when she was 12. Also notice that Angelina and her mother are the same height in this video. In 2016 (AGT) Angelina was the taller of the two.

[@Javea-sr2tt]

Old german , living in Spain half live , says : try mimi and josie , creep , tvog 2/3 years ago, its worth . Apart of this Angelina and Dimash are the best vocalists I ever heard , I know there are a lot of wonderful voices, but………..💐

[@elmarwinkler6335]

The gent beside her is moms brother, uncle Michael, also her manager. The little girls is Juliette her little sister, AJ was one of the first to hold newborn Juliette.

[@lisayoung4987]

That's her mom and Angelina's jazz hunger comes from her Grandmother Mery she live now in LA and loves to travel for Charity groups to Raise Awareness of Shoeless Children

[@patrickchauharjasingh7164]

This is an extremely late comment in the context of when you did the reaction, so you'd probably never see it, but here goes. I love your energetic and enthusiastic reactions. Yes, it's a wrap. One take, in a regular room (NOT a fully equipped recording studio like the original, so no audio engineers, no special acoustics, no autotune, no compression, no multiple takes and extensive mixing, etc.) Just Angelina, a mike, and a single acoustic guitar (Ivan Mendez was the guitarist) at age 12! And yet, with a voice so exquisitely beautiful, with such perfect control, and such masterful technique, delivering emotions that she couldn't possibly have experienced at her tender age: this is what pure genius looks like. Oh, and yes, that is her mom. I call her "Commando Mom", not because she is aggressive or belligerent (Oh no. On the contrary, she is obviously an extremely beautiful human being), but because ever since her interview after NGT when she shut down a reporter who had started asking too many questions about Angelina's future, you can see that she is never far away from her girls. As I said in another comment, it's as if she is saying to the world, "Those are my babies. To get to them, you have to go through me."

[@ridgemanron]

Read a comment awhile back by a top recording production man that he knew of only a couple of singers who were able to do songs in 'one take' (Beyonce and Sam Smith were two of them), and he included Angelina in that select group as well. Simply unbelievable when you realize her age, for sure. Her brain must be able to able to process and sing the intricacies of songs at a genius level. Einstein, thought to be the smartest man of all time, having proved not one, but four major theories in one year (1905), which has never been duplicated again by anyone, said that he was nowhere nearly as intelligent as Nicola Tesla. Since Tesla was majorly involved in transference of electrical energy in ways that were thought to be impossible, I get a bit of the same impression by Angelina's ability to process internally received electrical impulses that come out in vocal sounds. I think Tesla would have loved to have had her for a daughter, for sure.

[@peterhormell1511]

That comment you refer to is actually on tape. I’ll see if I can find a link. 😉

[@carolynhess3812]

The man in the limo is her uncle and manager. And that is her mom.

[@stevebeck7704]

The people that you saw get out of the limo with Angelina were Her mother , Her Uncle Mike ( who acts as her manager ) and her little sister Juliette .The only time Angelina's father has been seen on camera was in a backstage interview after she had performed Gloomy Sunday on Norway's Got Talent . Her Dad said in that interview that Angelina liked Jazz , No other child liked Jazz and she sings Jazz like a God ! Her Dad pretty much stays out of the public eye as far as Angelina is concerned . He lets Her have the limelight . Her Uncle Mike is the one who handles Her career and public appearances .

[@bockviken]

It was not her father it was a friend of the family. .Her swedish father Gerry Slättman is blond and besides from the same swedish county in Sweden as I am. His home town is Härnösand.

[@robertcarlson2807]

The gentleman who made those comments was not Angelina's father. He may have been one of her teachers. Her father, Gerry Slattman, can be seen in that video very briefly at 0:27. He's the man with the gray hair holding Angelina's sister, Juliette. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTKhJulbt6Zbpo You are correct that he stays out of the public eye. He is an executive in the petroleum industry, so that may be why. There has also been speculation that he and Angelina's mom, Sara Astar, are divorced, but I have never seen any proof of that. Or, he just may want to stay behind the scenes.

[@alberttenfoot]

You wrote: "Her Dad said in that interview that Angelina liked Jazz , No other child liked Jazz and she sings Jazz like a God !" It was not Angelina's father who said that. The incident you are referring to is probably a comment made by a man shortly after Angelina had left the stage after being announced the winner of NGT. I cannot remember the man's name, but believe he was heavily involved in Norwegian music circles.

[@stevebeck7704]

Sorry if I was mistaken , at the beginning of that video when they were interviewing Angelina backstage she said she had a huge cheering crowd with her and I thought she said it consisted of Her father , mother , grandmother and little sister so I assumed that the man backstage at the end was her Dad !

[@Shakes-P]

Thank you for this!

[@keithserafy]

Angelina's producers (Stargate, 4 Grammys & 17 nominations), who have worked with 30+ mega star vocalists, said they only know of 3 vocalists that can record a song, all the way through, top to bottom in 1 take. They are Beyoncé, Sam Smith & Angelina Jordan. You wouldn't believe some of the big names that didn't make that short list, just sayin'!

[@Shakes-P]

Honestly would not surprise me in the slightest that list. Some just can't do stuff in 1 take, some like Michael Jackson are perfectionists and are really never happy even with their final result. Again I am a 3rd generation artist born in the industry. Not a lot of things in the industry surprise me anymore!

[@thomashaines4379]

Shakes-P, Thanks so much for doing my request for this Amazing cover of Sam Smith's song by Angelina, What a beautiful job she did. What a great job you did too. I loved all your comments in your reaction and keeping it 100%. It was great to hear how much you liked her performance in this song, I was hoping you would. I think your viewers did too. Looking forward to more Angelina Jordan reactions. All the best.

[@Shakes-P]

Thank you so much Thomas! God bless you and your family!!

[@dirkdegraw4165]

Yes, that’s her mom, Sara. She is with her Uncle, Michael (who is also her manager), her sister, Juliette, and I suspect it’s her grandma, Mery filming this behind the scenes video. Thanks for another great reaction Shakes!

[@Shakes-P]

That's awesome that her grandma would make sure to capture these moments for all of us to watch!

[@brendaveselich3086]

Ivan,( LA guitarist) said they recorded this as a sit down recording, like all the others. He does not know what happened to the original one with him and her. The Angelina Jordan Story, Ivan Mendez interview (LA guitarist)

[@michaelrogers7426]

I have the same answer to the desert island question…

[@hu._-]

blond mom, uncle/manager, sister Juliet, grandmother Meri on cam, and Vegas

[@anthony7400]

Yes Mom. Not Dad, Uncle and manager, and of course her little sister. Dad has been very camera shy / private appearing I believe only in one of her 150+ performances around the time of NGT.

[@SuperLiorr]

Reminder !!! She did the rendition of this song at the age of 10, Stunning !!! Sitting next to Angelina in the car is her uncle who accompanies her no less than her grandmother from a young age in the music she hears and in the decisions she makes for which songs to perform. This is indeed her mother (sara) her sister and the one who is filming this whole video is probably her father who prefers to be photographed and exposed in public ...🗣🎙👑🎷

[@ShanLiB]

Her grandmother was recording this and she was 12 or 13 when she recorded the song, with Ivan on guitar.

[@SuperLiorr]

In the clip Angelina looks much younger than the age of 12 but in any case an amazing performance 😉

[@yves2932]

We know she's she not even touching her vocal limits. But as her selling point is not beeing a vocal circus show, thats not really a downside. In my opinion its not only not needed to make every song a vocal firework, it even can get in the way. I prefer her approach of using what's approriate to let the song shine.

[@Shakes-P]

I could not agree more!!!!

[@christophersmith2793]

Come on she’s a super star why aren’t they carrying Angelina’s luggage into the Hotel !

[@Shakes-P]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@waynedenni3187]

The guy in the car is her uncle he is also her manager

[@joanburnley6244]

In the car is her mother her sister Juliet and her uncle michael

[@kroft6799]

Yes her mother has long blonde hair in every video I've ever seen of her, although I'm pretty sure she's not naturally blonde considering she's of Iranian and Japanese descent. Pretty lady though just like Angelina and her little sister.

[@keithserafy]

Yes, Sara & Angelina have the same color hair, naturally. If you go to Sara's Tik Tok there is a photo of her with her natural color, but usually she makes it blonde.

[@OleOlson121]

In the car is her uncle and manger Michael Astar, Her mother Sarah Astar, Her sister Juliette and I'm sure it is her Grandmother Mery Zamani recording the video. ♥👣

[@ClifftheBigRedDoggy]

Micheal has done an excellent job as manager. He turned down Disney, and many others including Simon and waited until Republic Records allowed Angelina to continue to finish school. The family has a real concern about becoming famous and the pressure of being the best of the best. She was signed as "Republic's highest priority young artist". This business has eaten up too many young children. Michael has been relentless in promoting and protecting Angelina. Michael moved his entire family (he is married), grandma Mery, Angelina's mom and sister to Los Angeles. He's been as committed to Angelina's career as Angelina. Combined with her mom and grandma, she has the family support to survive in this business.

[@OleOlson121]

@@ClifftheBigRedDoggy Absolutely agree 100%. She is well protected. ♥👣

[@terrymigliorino8498]

There is a mashup of this song with Angelina and Sam Smith, it is excellent. If you don't want to do a reaction to this mashup you ought to at least listen to it. There is also an excellent mashup of Angelina and Harry Stiles on 'It's the sign of the times.' By the way, that wasn't her father, it's her uncle Mike who is also her manager, he has been in the music business for quite a while.

[@charlesmiller6510]

I want to see your aunt's reaction.

[@cathymckee1255]

Angelina Jordan Astar Uncle Michael and Sara Astar AJ mom then her sister Juliette then Mery Zamani grandmother who has the most influential for AJ such as jazz ect.

[@eileenparco9979]

That is her uncle Michael Astar that is in the limo wish them. Her father is a private person & perfers to stay out of most public pictures, however, he is behind all the way.

[@thomasnovia9828]

just an off the wall ract about alj at 16 she is a statuesque 6 ft 1 inch. and dont want to be a creeper ,she is turning into a stunning young lady.

[@thomashaines4379]

Shakes-P, I had to do another donation to you for another song request. Could you do, LP ( "Halo Beyonce cover") 2012 Live at East West Studios, In black & White, from her offical channel. Length of video, 7:19 Her name is LP (Laura PergolizzI) An amazing Vocalist and song writer. She has written songs for the best. She is another singer and artist I'm addicted to, love her voice, so many great songs. I think you and your viewers will like her a lot. She does an amazing cover of Halo by Beyonce. You can use my first name in your reaction (Tom or Thomas) if you want to. Thanks so much, and all the best to you and your family. You do an Amazing job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Shakes-P]

Added to that list!!! Thank you Tom!!!!!!!

[@thomashaines4379]

Shakes-P, I did a PayPal donation to you, Could you do a reaction to DISTURBED cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" (OFFICAL VIDEO) David Drayman is the lead singer and is Classical Trained and has the range. This one will move you !! I think your viewers will be blown away by this Awesome song covered by DISTURBED. The video helps convey the message of the words so well. (Very Powerful). I enjoy your reactions very much, so right on. All the best to you and your family.

[@Shakes-P]

Absolutely! Thank you very much for the love and support shown to this channel!!! God bless

[@eldwynworster3782]

you talk too much im gone

[@kiritaia8469]

Hi Shakes P I enjoy your commentary. On point with your comment that AJ "Hasn't dipped into her reserve tank." I know now, this is what makes her an Amazing Artist. She is a Total Stylistic Performer who has fine tuned her skill base, the techniques, of great timing, as she could belt out , just because she can. But she chooses right. Here's something that will just blow the mind. Please check the following out. It's simply Great vs Great. How doe's anyone explain when two totally different worlds collide seamlessly. SHELLSHOCKED! #AngelinaJordanSamSmithmashup (4:05) kaleidolscopeRmx Virtual duet. Videography Best Version of Harmoniously joined together. Great Collab. CONGRATES on being an inspiration to your son Shakes P.

[@Shakes-P]

🙂🙂🙂 Thank you kindly for this!