Billie Jean (Jazzy Michael Jackson Cover) | Angelina Jordan | First time reaction

[@Christian-DH]

Angelina's right at home when it comes to creating jazzy ballads.

[@garysen]

Angelina brings jazz to the 21st century. Magical storyteller ❣️

[@HS-ol4zl]

Angelina fearlessly tackles the most iconic songs and the greatest singers... and succeeds every time!

[@challloyd215]

Not this time

[@OleOlson121]

@@challloyd215 New name. Same old troll.

[@challloyd215]

@@OleOlson121 I don't have a new name so I don't know to whom you are referring, and just because I have an opinion regarding your "angel", doesn't make me a troll. I like AJ but some songs should be left alone.

[@tomwhite4736]

@@OleOlson121 most come to enjoy the music and reaction , unfortunately there are those who scroll down a thread looking for any opportunity to cause conflict .Best ignored .

[@shodanrich3317]

Hard to believe the creativity, the genius, the talent and the GUTS to take a pop classic and COMPLETELY rearrange it. This miracle child has no fear! Great call and reaction.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

Finally got to hear the lyrics of this classic song ❤️ Brilliant cover 👍

[@robertsilva631]

All Angelina needs is a guitar and/or piano and her voice.

[@antoniomaurogiovanni1276]

Angelina super,super,super star.Ok?

[@larsfrodelarsen6645]

The Empress of jazz doing the King of pop - what could be better ?

[@peterhormell1511]

You’ve hit on the essence of Angelina. She has this inimitable ability to transform songs and create truly unique versions… making them her own. Nice reaction. ❤️👣💚👣

[@albertphilippi4371]

MJ was 24 years old when he wrote this angry POP song in 1982 about Billie Jean. As MJ's most successful single, it is frightening for me to read in the comments in over 100 reaction videos that many do not know the lyrics, do not grasp the topic. Everyone remembers the "beat" that "Hiiiii", "Ooo" and his dance moves didn't really listen to. In her jasszy cover Angelina tells the story about the Billie Jean from her point of view without changing the text. Only through Angelina's arrangement, interpretation and empathy do many people hear and understand the story about the sad story of BillieJean. 💯 AJ 💯

[@OleOlson121]

Yes a Master Storyteller revealing the true message of the song. Revealing what was not apparent or even noticed in the original. Storyteller is part of her signature just as Jazz is. Well said. 👣

[@GrandmaEllen]

Hello, Jesse. I love, love, love this. I go weekly to her channel and click this to hear it. 14 years old here. I love that purple "baby." She sang this for "Sugarfoot" Moffett, formerly Michael Jackson's drummer. Playful is a good word. Thank you for a fine reaction to one of top 5 favorites. The whole color thing is meant to honor Michael Jackson, and I hear him in some of the vocals. But like you, I like how this has freshened the song. Grandma Ellen, ho-ho-ho..... 💜😇

[@JesseReacts]

Thanks for stopping by this often. This one was such a joy and clearly produced in a clever way. Seems to be way more in it then i noticed at first

[@GrandmaEllen]

@@JesseReacts , indeed. Yes, indeed.

[@tomcollins9805]

Great reaction

[@markkleckner3060]

Awesome reaction, God Bless!

[@OleOlson121]

Fearless. That is Angelina Jordan. The most Iconic songs by the most Iconic artists she takes them on and transforms them into a totally new take on an old classic. Here Angelina the Queen of Jazz taking on the King of Pop & giving us a whole new take. Yes, Angelina has her own style. Plenty of the biggest artists in music history influenced Angelina but she is her own Artist with her own "signature". Anyone familiar with Angelina will recognize her voice within a split second. She is unlike anyone before her and I don't think we will have anyone as unique as Angelina going forward, Just as Michael was Michael, Elvis was Elvis. Whitney was Whitney. Amy was Amy Winehouse. All with there own unique style and 'Signature' There will be no one who can duplicate their voice or what they were or they created. And Angelina is creating as Great a Legacy as anyone of them and perhaps even more. She is reintroducing Jazz Angelina's way to a world that had lost interest in. She is one of a kind. An artist kissed by God, the universe, history. Take your pick. All your comments were right on the mark. You're doing a great job promoting and spreading awareness of this unique talent. Keep em coming. ♥👣...👣

[@challloyd215]

Fearless or full of herself. Wait you're an AJ fan, don't bother answering!!!

[@OleOlson121]

@@challloyd215 New name. Same old troll.

[@challloyd215]

@@OleOlson121 lol

[@tomwhite4736]

@@OleOlson121 most come to enjoy the music and reaction others look for any opportunity to cause conflict, best ignored .

[@OleOlson121]

@@tomwhite4736 Absolutely correct. 👣

[@geniej9093]

AJ can make a non-jazz fan love her Jazzy rendition of a favorite. Well done on your part reacting.

[@PilloryClinton]

I’ve never actually enjoyed jazz but when Angie injects her authentic style and creativity I’m here for it. ❤ That girl ❤ Thanks, brother.

[@tomwhite4736]

Aged 15 , I love the mj original and on 1st hearing ANGELINAS interpretation I wasn't sure about it but it only took,2 plays to appreciate her interpretation , never took notice of the lyrics before that it's now in my top ten covers , love it .

[@poolhallshark]

Hello, Jesse. I'll make this real short and just congratulate you on a VERY good reaction. You know I've been following you since the start, and in my book this was your best reaction so far. No pressure though..LOL Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@JesseReacts]

Ah thanks! Appreciate that. Been trying to record a bit smarter, which might help on multiple levels. Glad this one turned out good haha

[@bills5268]

Great reaction and analysis Jesse. No dance moves in this one. Just by Angelina sitting, I think she's paying respect to Michael the dancer as well as the singer.

[@JesseReacts]

That actually is a nice way to think of it. To be honest i was just staring and not thinking about it, until your comment hehe

[@hennyhaarhuis6167]

💯💥🔥❤👌

[@dlblakey62]

🔥👏🌟

[@albertphilippi4371]

Angelina had a visit from the legendary Jonathan Moffett, who was Michael Jackson's drummer, in her own studio (Republic Records made it available to Angelina without restriction). There is a video on tiktok where Angelina spontaneously sings this song live for Jonathan Moffett. Must have seen 👣💯 *AJ* 💯👣

[@JesseReacts]

Will check it, thanks!

[@keithserafy]

You are exactly right, Angelina never sings a song exactly the same way twice. That's great artistically & I love that about Angelina, but it's a nightmare when trying to lip sync for a music video. She has really improved that skill here.

[@Hundhammer]

Yes Jesse, check out "Billie Jean" yellow yellow, and purple and red... I've been listening to her for more than two years now, daily more or less, and I never get tired of her voice... 💗 btw., will you do an AnnenMayKantereit reaction at some point? Great band from Zimbabwe - no, sorry, just your neighbors... :) As for you not having to search, here's a link again: AnnenMayKantereit - Ich geh heut nicht mehr tanzen (Proberaum Session) kzbin.info/www/bejne/faacgKyYrduko6s - Don't know if it's the same one I gave you some days ago, but it's my favorite currently... :) Have a nice evening and enjoy it... And also btw, yesterday I discovered a really amazing new artist who is already in my list of the most beautifully unique female voices on the planet, as there are in the first row: Diana Ankudinova, Angelina, Haley, AiNA THE END, Sohyang and Lara Fabian... and now Debbii Dawson. She's 26, from Indian heritage (family of musicians) but lives in the US. She plays multiple instruments (piano and guitar for sure, I guess more...), but most of all she has a very beautiful and interesting voice and already a very well defined artistic personality... like the others I mentioned above and highly appreciate Debbii is one of those voices you'll instantly recognize when you hear them... I don't want to compare, but just to give you an idea (just like Angelina is being mentioned in a row with Amy, Billie, Etta or Ella...) I'd say Dolly Parton, Karen Carpenter and Aurora... Debbii was on AGT in '22 but didn't make it past the auditions (idiots!), her song was "Dancing Queen" by ABBA in a way you never heard it before, but she has some very beautiful stuff on her own channel as well... most reactions I saw were on Dancing Queen, but I prefer e.g. her versions of At Last or Songbird, both on her channel, both quite short, one with guitar, one with piano, in total 4 min. so you might consider a double reaction, the get a broader impression of her artistry... Over and out, peace and love from Bavaria 💗

[@JesseReacts]

Thanks for these amazing comments! I think Debbii i’ve seen pass by in thumbnails on other channels. Still blank on here though. Definitely making a note. The german band/artist i can cleary add as-well! So far had great suggestions. Have “creep” of Reinhart recordeed haha crazy cover!

[@challloyd215]

There are some songs that should never TRY to be redone by anyone.

[@JesseReacts]

Probably haha do like this one

[@challloyd215]

@@JesseReacts Billie Jean was meant to be as MJ did it. And, besides, AJ isn't a man and it couldn't be HER child, haha.

[@stephen-moore]

Oh no, the song police are here. Remind me, how many covers of untouchable songs did Michael do? And how much experience did he have about what those songs are talking about at the ripe old age of 12, 13, or 14? There was, to name only a few, no need to cover "Ain't No Sunshine" or "My Girl". Those songs are perfect as they are. But I guess facts don't fit your simple-minded narrative. Then again, what can you expect from a musically handicapped negativist?

[@challloyd215]

@@stephen-moore Ahhhhh, did this professional singer and dancer when I was young, who got free lessons because my teachers thought I was so uncanny and special, offend poor wittle AJ obsessed fan. Ah, where should I send the kleenex.

[@tomwhite4736]

@@stephen-moore most come to enjoy the music and reaction , others look for any opportunity to cause conflict .Best ignored .