Blown away - I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston Cover - Angelina Jordan Reaction

[@challloyd215]

It took me awhile to like AJ. While I think she is really talented and has a lovely tone and resonance, her fans are totally possessed and obsessed. And the superlatives and accolades are insane. As a 65 year old woman who sang and danced professionally centuries ago, I have heard about every singer who ever sang, and AJ is in the top 5 or 6 best singers ever. I also give her the edge for her age, because unlike Shirley Bassey, KD Lang, Lana Cantrell, whom I imitated, and my prodigy childhood friend, AJ has a terrific tone for her age. However, while I like AJ's tone at 16 better than even Whitney's, there is really no comparison. First, Whitney's diction was perfect and she didn't just reach the high notes, she conquered them. These wows and ahs over this child are bazaar. Also you didn't have to hear every breath Whitney took. But, let's see what AJ does in 9 years.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Now, don’t let her possessed and obsessed fans with their insane superlatives and accolades fool you. You know what’s right for you 💕🤗🙏

[@challloyd215]

@@Pontus-Osterlin I just don't get it. I have had conversations with fans of other singers and if you say you don't like something, they aren't totally rude, sarcastic and nasty. I know this girl is good, she's talented, and she has model looks and shape, but I don't get the excessive attitudes.

[@rosinealessi5556]

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[@rosinealessi5556]

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[@challloyd215]

@@rosinealessi5556 tbh, I loathe reaction videos. And, yes, their opinions or not, she does Stay very good.

[@dalelange845]

As always, AJ makes you FEEL the music. She's one in a billion, literally.

[@challloyd215]

Maybe but not THIS song.

[@goldie3602]

Spot on! 100 percent accurate.

[@BigAngieFan808]

I must say, when I heard this Whitney version, it was quite a bit better than I was expecting. So much power, and this is Whitney at her jazziest, with all that ornamentation. Very impressive. But then, Angelina’s version, what ClandOp says. The sultriness, the soft passages, that gravel in the voice with words like “walk,” the belting, etc., all in harmony with what the song is saying. Great, great artistry, while with Whitney it’s more like a very impressive fireworks show, with some of the acrobatics getting in the way of the song. Whitney Houston is a very, very powerful singer, but Angelina is on another level artistically.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I do believe you’re right, Chris. And the “twang” she puts in some of her words is just outstanding.

[@challloyd215]

Being bored, I came here because I never had one of my comments "pinned"!! Not exactly sure why! But as I read these comments, I'm just amazed at the reasons why people like AJ better than the Voice. Incredible. And, she does it in the lower key because she doesn't belt like Whitney, I would even say, nobody does, and even Bassey, she sings one word and I burst into tears, still no Whitney. And the adjectives (if I remember English class) for Whitney's performance, is because SHE was on stage performing, not in the studio just singing. Whitney knew how to put a song across and she was a fantastic entertainer. I'm pretty sure Whitney, alone in a studio singing for a video, would do what you folks seems to admire. As for the way AJ says "walk", I'm really glad you brought that up, because, for me, that's a "cackle" and I really don't like that about her voice. Commenting on that, well, I have the pitchfork holes to prove that if you don't worship this girl, you get attacked. Never seen anything like it. There really isn't too much I don't like, but when she does that, for me, it's just not appealing. Why would anyone like that? To each their own, apparently there is more to this girl that people love and are just ready to accept anything. For me, besides ruining her voice to imitate Amy or Adele, and that cackle, I really do like her. It's funny, her tone and resonance is gorgeous and she's 16, she's tall and thin and gorgeous, Whitney-ish, with 9 years to go, but Whitney had stage presence and while I think AJ seems sophisticated on stage, she's just not Whitney, sorry.

[@garysen]

Can we talk about the difference between art (Angelina) and entertainment showmanship (Whitney)? Both are demonstrated at the highest level - kudos! In her delivery, Angelina seems to commit to deliver the essence of the song, lyrics and melody, into the listener inner world. No vocal acrobatics or pyrotechnics for the sake of impressing or just entertaining. Angelina transports us onto the human condition that the song represents. Wonderful!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

A true artist 🤗

[@williamarmstrong9008]

I’m in the key of E

[@Hakinpelumi]

Entertainment showmanship. No soul there please

[@challloyd215]

You're kidding, lol!! How did AJ put in all that emotion? What you folks see is a little girl whom you love more than just a voice and what you hear is a persona. She didn't do this any more emotional than Whitney. But you're right, Whitney WAS an entertainer and when she sang, she did change it up,because she knew how, because she was on stage, had the presence, sophistication, total class, beauty, range, tone, ability, and so on. She wasn't doing some family video trying to reach high notes at the lower range. AJ is terrific, but Whitney's voice flowed like Heaven opened up. No pun intended.

[@edberrios3679]

​@@challloyd215 I don't think anyone is taking anything away from Whitney, who sings with great power and beauty. This is her song and she owns it, as she should. AJ has her version that foregoes power, partly because of her age and style, to give the song more emotion than Whitney. What I mean is you can feel AJ pleas to her lover in the song are genuine (you hear that she is singing to a particular person), whereas Whitney is performing (singing to an audience).

[@richardgonzales4072]

You have the same feeling that I do about Angelina. Her tone hits a certain frequency that resonates inside me. I can feel her singing not just hear it but actually feel it. I think the hard core AJ fans have that connection as well. This is my theory anyway. There are some that like her voice and see the young talent but don't get the passion some of us experience and I think that is where the difference may be. When she sings I go down the rabbit hole with her and I feel emotions brought out by her resonance. For me, she is a once in a lifetime talent and I am in my mid sixties and been involved with music my whole life. I've seen and known many performers that were truly great. But this young girl sits atop my favorites.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I’m so glad to hear this 🤗 thank you 🙏

[@goldie3602]

Right on!! AJ moved me to tears.... Touches my Soul...

[@wilmarodriguez2139]

It brings tears to my eyes to see Whitney at the top of her game and how tragically it all ended for her and her daughter…..what a waste 😢

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I feel you 💕

[@donnawoodford6641]

Sadly, self-sabotaging behaviors lead to their demise.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Sadly, self-sabotaging behaviors lead to their demise.

[@berniescott4014]

One of the many artistic qualities that I enjoy about Angelina is she never overproduces her covers or originals.She could easily mimic original artists closely and draw praise from that sort of audience.She stays true to her own artistic expression and in both the short and long terms that makes her versions incomparable in their own right.Like Whitney before her I'm in awe everytime she steps up to a mic.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I’m in awe each time too 🤗

[@petercarter3981]

Yes yes definitely another legend in the making in the ranks of Elvis and Whitney and all the other great vocal artists. Thanks for another wonderful review Po.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you 🙏 Peter. A legend in the making. Right before our eyes. It’s a once in a lifetime experience 💕

[@petercarter3981]

@@Pontus-Osterlin for sure .

[@mrstlu4838]

It is soo nice to watch your face during this, Pontus! You don’t really need to talk - we can tell what you feel. I, too, love the “don’t you DARE”, but this rendition is just soo soo impressive!! The amount of feelings she brings … unbelievable!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you so much 🤗 I’m glad you liked it. Yes AJ is something else.

[@leebrn8588]

Don't You Dare was a great addition to a already magnificent vocal she added that really made her version of this song "Angelized"

[@eunicemarra841]

❤ she's simply wonderful in every sense....her voice is unique...love her.

[@annahasty7191]

Whitney Houston was talented beyond measure. 😁❤

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

...so what will be able to measure AJ genius?

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

Talented yes beyond measure ...no,

[@Nevelepride]

Thank you Pontus! She’s absolutely amazing here! Gosh! Her voice is like a warm embrace. 👌💫🥰❤️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you Anette 🙏 I agree 💯

[@valmody8392]

Hi Pontus - thank you for this reaction. Whitney Houston is iconic indeed and I have been a fan since she came on the music scene in the 80's. I love her music and the body of work she gave to the world and I also have a tremendous respect her talent. She was and always will be a favourite but honestly since discovering Angelina I have to say I am hooked in a way that is totally beyond explanation. Angelina gets to me in a way that defies understanding. I have been following her since NGT and STILL when I watch those videos I get a tightness in my chest and the tears flow. I have watched some of those videos a hundred times or more and they STILL affect me the same way. I feel privileged to have been at her concerts in Norway this past summer. The whole experience was MAGICAL and these days the world certainly needs more Angelina magic.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree 💯 with you Val. It really defies understanding. There’s a connection which goes beyond any connection I’ve ever had with another artist. It’s quite remarkable.

[@albertpartridge2194]

the power in Whitney voice is fantastic blows away anyone else wow

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

May be so, but singing is much more than this, and on that ground AJ is THE master. And talking range, AJ range is by far larger.

[@challloyd215]

@@jean-claudeledanois1247 Omg, I'm not going to be disrespectful and call you an idiot, but if you really think AJ has a better range than Whitney, then I have oceanfront property for sale in Las Vegas!! I mean you can't be serious. Oh you AJ fans are either really pathetic or funny!

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

@@challloyd215​ @Chal Lloyd 1 not a fan, don't like the concept ! 2 "idiot" only because you can only judge others with what "mother Nature gave to you".... and well, you know what that means, of course no you can't.... 3 Whitney 3 octaves A2- A5. AJ not quite yet , lack three notes (A2, B2, A5), range C3-G5 . ...bare in mind that she was thirteen when she sang it the first time . She is sixteen and her lower note is even deeper now. So my friend yes she cover three octaves. Sorry to say more tones colours, textures, technics, versatility. One great singer, Whitney facing a musical genius AJ.

[@challloyd215]

@@jean-claudeledanois1247 OK, I suppose you can use the excuse AJ's tone is lower, we are talking range, high notes, but you keep belittling me with sarcasm and believing your excuses. Too funny!

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

Ok ...after some research they cover both 3 octaves, with the difference that one was fully developed and the second is only sixteen! Spinto soprano for Whitney, with some difficulties with her low notes. Mezzo soprano spinto for AJ shorter in her high notes but more richr in her low notes. And as you should know range doesn't not mean anything! except if you are on for the next Olympic of singing 😂😂😂! That's what we have these days with those mainstreams. No singers but vocal performers. Showing of there belting abilities, so ridiculous! Carey, five octaves , tone flat, dull, versatility none. Billie Holiday 2 octaves, full of soul, colours, textures, authenticity, certainly no need of stupids studio tricks, or any kind of stage tricks . Why? because that Lady like Angelina Jordan need only there voice to exist and capture attention . Sorry but those belting machine leave me cold. Whitney being the most acceptable in the genre . But one should forget Barbara Streisand far better comedian than Whitney.

[@walteroess8023]

The final note just killes it, so amazing!!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

It sure is 🤩

[@lindathompson3982]

Never in my life have I been so plagued with so steady a stream of involuntary chill-bumps! Amazing! Simply amazing!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Amazingly amazing 🤩

[@geoffreynorth9046]

She is the first singer I have encountered, in 64 years, who almost immediately give goosebumps... there is no other like her

[@kellishostall2583]

I miss Whitney 💔.. And Amy.. There are just some voices that will never be duplicated..like Angelina..I would never compare these wonderful singers because, why?! We are just so fortunate to have/had them. I loved both of these performances ♥️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said, Kelli 🤗

[@christinafisk9657]

She is a angle and old soul all wrapped up in one beautiful young woman. Angelina you are so blessed. I pray you have great success and happiness. God bless you and you hit this one out of the park. Go get it all 💜🙏💜🌸🫶

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🤗💕

[@alberttenfoot]

Hi, Pontus! Thank yuou for another excellent reaction video. As you know there are many KZbin channel owners who react to Angelina, and it is my, rather subjective opinion, that although there are some who genuinely appreciate her talent and versatility, many of them are "performing" to their viewers. Their body language is "over the top" and the cynical me doubts their sincerity. It is refreshing, therefore, to watch and listen to a reaction from you. You remind me of the school teachers of old who knew and were enthusiastic about their subject, but did not let that enthusiasm get in the way of being able to clearly explain to their students what they were required to learn. As to my thoughts about the differences between the two performances. Whitney was a great performer and plays to her audience because that is what they expect of her. Angelina totally convinces me that she had experienced the emotions which the lyrics convey, To repeat what has said many times before: Others "sing" songs, while Angelina "lives them.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Oh, Albert. Thanks so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me especially coming from you 🙏💕 And if course I feel the same about AJ as you do.

[@louisegogel7973]

Oh how wonderful to see a message from you Albert, and I love and concur with what you said: Angelina lives the music! Angelina seems to connect into the core meaning of the songs and vibrate them out of that Divine place of Pure Creative Joy and Love, through her voice and soul to the world. Thank you and I hope all is well with you!!! I was going to ask Rusty if he’d heard from you lately!

[@alberttenfoot]

@@louisegogel7973 Thank you for your kind words. All is well at present, and I'm counting down the days until I can raise a glass to celebrate Angelina's coming of age in 2017. Although children mature physically at a much younger age these days, I am of the generation who hold firm to the belief that it isn't until the age of 21 that their emotional maturity catches up. Old-fashioned? Yes, it probably is, but I can only write from a comparison of my maturity at, say 16, with those of my sons and daughters. They were light years ahead of me. 🙂

[@louisegogel7973]

@@alberttenfoot 😊🍁🍀 That is super that all is well with you. I would agree with you about maturity… of mind and body. I have four children ages 21 to 30 and many said they were very mature for their age, which I attribute to having them home schooled until each decided they wanted to try out high school. I believe it has taken until about age 20 for each of them to get a lot more grounded in their lives. There are two February birthdays I will be celebrating, Angelina’s and her musical colleague of classical composition, Alma Deutscher. I have said it before, that it would be wonderful if the two met and could collaborate somehow between their unique styles. My best to you!

[@alberttenfoot]

@@louisegogel7973 Wow! Did the ink dry on the p,age before you hit that Reply button! :🙂 Ah! Does that mean you will delay celebrating Angelina's birthday on 10 Jan until Alma's on 19 Feb? Classical music rates equally with Jazz and its many variants in my preferences of genres, and I came across Alma some years before I discovered Angelina. Two other artists I follow are sopranos: Amira Willighagen and Patricia Janeckovsa. Do you know of them? Of the two, Yes, a collaboration-) between Angelina and Alma would be interesting, but I feel it would need a seismic shift in their preferences to achieve this. The nearest Angelina has come to a "classic" song is her performance of "Song for A" and from what I can find on KZbin at present, the nearest Alma has come to Pop, is this performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIiTaaWElLiGqLc It has been suggested of many occasions that Alma should write music for films, but those comments do not specifically mention that it would include vocals. There have been comments, too, that Angelina should consider movies. We shall see!

[@geoffreynorth9046]

One thing that I think doesn't get enough mention is the astonishing (to me) "hum" she makes at 5' 47" in your video - and it's even more impressive in her live performance at Allsang på Grensen in July - which I love.... she is undoubtedly the best "hummer" in the world ! :)

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes I agree. She can hum a whole song and It would be awesomeness. She’s also Ver humble 😉

[@geoffreynorth9046]

@@Pontus-Osterlin the best at "la-la-ing" too - as on the "Smile" video - the Charlie Chaplin song - where her la's are just so beautiful...

[@leechap3]

@@geoffreynorth9046 Here's my personal favorite sequence kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYGwm5R9r9V8gdE

[@geoffreynorth9046]

@@leechap3 oh yes ! Wonderful...

[@edwindavis4078]

AJ s hum is so much better than Whitneys

[@edwardmoran110]

Enjoyed watching with you! I loved Whitney's power voice, but Angelina gave me the power and also the warm emotions of the song! I have heard Whitney a dozen times, but I have heard Angelina dozens of times for that emotional connection!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes she’s quite unique in that department 🤩

[@jaxcoss5790]

I thought Whitney was a lot more emotional tbh, though this is a decent cover.

[@keithserafy]

Whitney has such a powerful voice & technically, she is impeccable. However, I felt that some of her embellishments were there to impress. All of Angelina's embellishments are added to convey emotion rather than just as vocal gymnastics. That long-held note on "you" at the end, is stunningly beautiful!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes it is, isn’t it 😍

[@lindathompson3982]

Yes!

[@louisegogel7973]

To bring the Truth of the song out in its fullest it can on this Earth… I believe that is what Angelina does for every song.

[@sedigives]

Every year she delivers something that leaves us speechless, with so many "What planet is she from" reactions, to even have one is rare! She has the power to change the heart of man and she's stepping right in to her role as "World changer" and just in time!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

That’s true 🤗 We need her in the world.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Everyone contributes to the world.🌐

[@dojoswitzer]

Truly love your reactions. Thanks.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you 🙏 Douglas

[@dojoswitzer]

Angelina demonstrates that belting a note and many other techniques are tools to create great sounds, but how those singing techniques are used is what creates great vocal artistry that reaches deep into the soul. Angelina’s ability to string together an incredible diverse array of successive sounds that are consistently pleasing, is unmatched.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

You said it beautifully, Douglas 💕

[@lindathompson3982]

Indeed.

[@geoffreynorth9046]

Exactly ! Well put... that is why I am addicted to her voice... something quite extraordinary about her

[@garysen]

Angelina breaks down our walls with the strength of her love and phenomenal vocal artistry. Wonderful!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said😊

[@louisegogel7973]

From her soul and the Source of us all to our souls… pure vibration retuning us to our better selves.

[@laurablassberg2965]

I have seen Whitney Houston in concert three times. She was incredible and she is soooo missed

[@challloyd215]

I saw Whitney when I first moved, temporarily, to Las Vegas. She was going to be at the MGM. Anyway, bought my ticket, went to see her and this girl started singing and I thought it was Whitney because she sounded just like her (so I thought!!!), but I found it interesting that she wasn't introduced. Then she was, and after being boo'd for being late, she started to sing, and omg, that other girl might as well have been me!! Lol! You hear Whitney when she was on TV, if you're old enough, and you can watch YT videos, but NOTHING and NOONE can compare with her. They may be Whitney wannabes, but she was otherworldly. And for AJ fans to be so determined, naive, obsessed and having a lack of reality, it's unbelievable, really. The excuses are insane. Now, with that said, I think AJ has the nicest tone, outside of my 4 favorite singers, but she doesn't have what Whitney was but they keep trying, it's actually quite comical. Let's see in 9 years!!

[@egggofff5057]

nice reaction, aj did great a great cover. both videos made my heart happy.

[@vicpabustan7798]

Whitney Whitney! She really owns this song & the stage. The world will always cherish your voice & confidence! 🤩

[@ShanLiB]

This is my favorite Whitney performance of the song. I like it better than any of her studio or video & movie versions. Her improv and playing to the audience were so impressive. It looked like she was also really enjoying it herself. I loved to see that. Angelina's version at 13 was amazing, mostly because I've never seen anyone else (except WH) do it better, no matter what age. But, this latest version, IMHO, is the new standard. As is usually the case, when Angelina performs, I don't expect to see a better version unless she chooses to create one herself. Thanks for this, Pontus.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said. Thank you 🙏

[@TheBlaster54]

Pontas, Angelina’s is the best cover of this song I have ever heard. I don’t expect to ever hear a better performance. There is gold. There is platinum. There is diamond. Then there is Angelina Jordan, an extremely rare and precious gem.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes I agree 💕

[@TiagoCipriano]

@@Pontus-Osterlin kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5W6o6lpe7JqnKM

[@TiagoCipriano]

@@Pontus-Osterlin you haven't heard it yet...

[@leechap3]

Whitney was a phenomenal singer, but her performance didn't make me feel anything. The way she sang it I thought she was playing to the audience, showing off her voice. Angelina lives and breathes the music so deeply that it gives me shivers every time. Notice her eyes are closed most of the time, which performance coaches would say is a no-no, but she is so totally immersed in the music that her inner world is all that matters. In this way we are drawn into her world.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I love that world.

[@Jaxon8905]

I don’t even know who AJ is, but she can sing. The difference is big considering it’s not live lol…

[@rachelcherrie1647]

Did you see Whitney live?

[@Jaxon8905]

@@rachelcherrie1647 you really want me to answer this? It quiet simple…

[@Beckaboo3397]

Whitney Houston is one of my top female vocalists. Along with Tina Turner,Pat Benetar and Melissa Etheridge. Her voice, her stage presence,her life story who she was such a tragic massive loss. But I have to say Angelina was not only the first cover I didn’t stop listening to at some stage of the song but she gave me chills. Then when you said or at least I think you did that she is only 16!!!! I was blown away. She is so very very talented with years of experience to gain still. Amazing!!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Amazingly amazing 🤩

[@nancywilson9380]

The way Angelina sings "hurt" pierces my heart

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Angelina her base notice she singing in a Key of E Wife & I seem this Fantastic Angelina Jordan Astar she has a child prodigy a gift from heaven she’s a Mozart of music

[@Jean-Pierre-Villard]

Listening Whitney with this song and imagining a cover that can reach Whitney is impossible... and then came Angelina, crazy.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree, it’s crazy 🤗

[@albertstern1945]

As always an amazing reaction PO. She is the only artist I know whose live versions seem to be better, yes maybe more soulful, than her studio version. What I find interesting is Whitney, like Adele, is technically flawless. But nobody can emit the emotion and soul of a song like Angelina. I think she reads the lyrics first before listening to the song. In this way she can understand the feeling and emotion the artist wants to convey. Then she arranges it, maybe Jazzier or Bluesier as required, to be able to dramatically convey the feeling and emotion to us. She takes iconic songs and makes them Angelina songs. Her vocals, tones and smokiness do the rest. She is already The Greatest of All Time! Just amazing!! Also, if you had raised your Bye a couple of octaves, it would have sounded like hers. LOL

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I don’t know how she does it. But it works 💕 Thanks 🙏

[@ClandOp]

"I Have Nothing" is in 12/8 time -- a signature that encourages syncopation -- so improvisation is almost required in live performances. Whitney's performance is the ultimate in ornamentation -- although IMO Whitney's acrobatics in this performance distract from the emotional impact of the song, which is inevitable because the focus is on the vocals, not the content. AJ's timbre is just so suited to the song -- and remember, she's sings this song in E rather than G so it gives a more sultry effect. All in all I prefer Whitney's studio version over her live performance, and I like AJ's performance best of all because it transfers emotion better than Whitney. It's richer and more nuanced.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

@ClandOp yes I agree, it detracted from the emotional impact and that’s what’s more important and AJ knows it.

[@leebrn8588]

@@Pontus-Osterlin Angie has to be the smartest 16 year old singer in the world when it comes to music, but look how hard she works at her craft. She works hard at it because it is what she loves.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

@@leebrn8588 yes ❤ Singing is like breathing to her 🤩

[@aramancam]

My thoughts exactly! Very well said @ClandOp

[@BelleHealingMusic]

Yes, Whitney sang to sing only and to show her ability, especially in comparison to AJ. I have been watching her since Norway Got Talent and that little child had the soul in that age delivered the emotions of one of the most difficult songs. She is the only singer i fully understand and pay attention to lyrics that all become one the lyrics, melody, and emotions

[@dlblakey62]

Thanks Pontus. Angelina always seems to find a way to acknowledge the original while also conveying her own artistry in her performances. She’s an amazing talent continuing to evolve, and it’s exciting to imagine where her future will take her.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

It’s so exciting. I can hardly wait. Thanks 🙏

[@leebrn8588]

Both are amazing, but I prefer the Allsang version where she is in a beautiful blue gown, and looks very mature, and elegant. I'm sure that if Miley Cyrus saw Angie's perfect performance that day she would be very jealous, because Angelina 's stage performance was not that of a 16 year old student , no, it was like watching a 24 year old A List singer at her best.

[@leebrn8588]

If Angie plans to go on to college as some people are hinting, I hope she does a world concert tour first, she will not have much time for singing once she starts college. We will all have to pray she does not go to a "woke" college

[@geoffreynorth9046]

I prefer the Allsang på Grensen slightly too.. though I think she may be wearing the same gown... just don't see the colour in the black-and-white video :)

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

@Lee brn Yes she’s kind of ageless in that regard.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I do believe a world tour is planned for 2023.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

@Geoffrey North Haha 😆

[@cortyssen8204]

she is the besyh and my no 1 favorite singer and songwriter

[@GrandmaEllen]

Angelina's seems more intimate, right from the beginning. She takes us through every beautiful door and then sends us home with the long velvet ribbon of that last note. I wonder one thing about the WH performance: What did she throw out of her mouth? Thank you, Pontus for this. I appreciate the differences and the similarities between the mature, fully peaked artist and the nascent, finely honed artist. Both are wonderful. I understand that the double voice is Angelina's tribute to Whitney Houston---it seems someone said that back when it first dropped., Here we are, Saturday, October 15, 2022 already. I appreciate your efforts here. Grandma Ellen, older and out. 💜

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

A hair? Angelina had some trouble with her hair too, in I Have Nothing sung in the outdoor venu Allsang pa Grensen.

[@elizabethcarter1175]

I think it was a throat lozenge. I saw her at a small venue in Phoenix when her first album came out. My seat was about 12 feet from her. She did the same gesture, took something out of her mouth and dropped it behind her. Later on, she put another one in. Her hair was short, little to no makeup and a simple sheath dress. But the voice- stunning.

[@GrandmaEllen]

@@elizabethcarter1175 ., that makes sense. If she was taking any antidepressant medication, it would give her dry-mouth, and lozenges are essential for that.

[@Chellees]

Angelina’s voice is a mix of Whitney, Adele, Amy Winehouse, a little Celine, and her rifting reminds me of Christina Aguilera!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBjornwilly]

That video really reminded me how great Whithey was, such a super powerful singer! There were some nice improvization at the key change that held a lot of drama and suspense, great show. Angelina is a modern singer with a century of singing history firmly rooted in her beautiful soul, and has that incredible full tone. For me, it doesn't get better than AJ.

[@brucecumming8803]

Angelina really gets the feeling in the "if I don't have you" line.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Oh yes 💯

[@chide7260]

I took my kids with me to the July 10th gig in Sandefjord. 3 months later we are still talking about it!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes that concert was out of this world 🤗

[@Bustefaen]

This was Whitney at her absolute peak, and it is wonderful to hear her and see the joy she gets from performing. Unfortunately, things would turn for her all too soon. Performances later in life were often heartbreaking, and not in a good way. Angelina wisely does the song her own way…and it is breathtaking. But contrary to her previous tribute from a few years back, she doesn’t emulate Whitney here. There is no better or worse, only matters of taste. Mine goes with… Nah, you know.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I know 😊

[@louisegogel7973]

lolol, I like that “Na, you know who…”

[@PatStone3]

It sounded like Whitney Houston made an appearance in this song with the “Don’t You Dare” with Angelina.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I thought so too.

[@robineast1866]

I think we can say that this is the Angelina genre. She has a genre all in her own class!

[@louisegogel7973]

Yea indeed! Nicely put!

[@circemuller1933]

A lot of Girls can sing in this World,not a Hype and Circus from a Child this is not good.....

[@charlesanderson1966]

@@circemuller1933 What does that mean?

[@2010Tigresa]

Thank you very much for let us enjoy Whitney next to you, one of the greatest of all times. Angelina has a perfect master. Greetings from Uruguay!

[@tomwhite4736]

ANGELINA has been inspired, influenced by many artists past and present Billie holiday, etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, nora Jones, Adele , Amy Winehouse, the list is long.

[@2010Tigresa]

@@tomwhite4736 For sure!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you, Patricia

[@rosinealessi5556]

Yes it s not only you🥰 she really is wonderfull thanks to you too

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🙏

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Thank you PO. Angelina will always bring out the emotional side of each song she sings which to me gives more meaning to the story she is telling.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I feel the same 🤗

[@kentovewagenes1141]

I believe that this is an emotional version of this song to her grandma Mery ❤️ I really love the last 10 seconds of the video ❤️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes. She’s dedicated it to Mery 💕

[@maxcornise7204]

She sharped on “Stay in MY life”, but amazingly sensitive performance!

[@andyschnell58]

While Whitney blows us away with the power of her voice, Angelina's voice is much warmer and conveys more emotion while still showing off the power of her voice. Matter of personal preference who you enjoy more. For me, Angelina is my all time favorite.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

For me as well, Andy. No one comes close. It’s remarkable really.

[@jinkertsun]

I get why she has obsessive fans. It’s the watching an artist develop from such a young age and start to mature into a superstar in their own right. Hairs stand up on backs of necks when she sings. It’s a god given gift without a doubt.

[@lisecousineau2788]

Angelina she is more intense and real! Émotional! 🥰

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Very great reaction Pontus. I still can't resist the emotion she arouses in me every time I listen to her singing this song again ... her genuine passion, her love for the lyrics (and for Mary to whom she dedicated it) and her warm tone and so sweet, at the same time, they always make me shiver. What great strides she has taken since her first interpretation of this song, now there is really a lot of Angelina inside this rendition. I also loved his very emotional version at the concert on July 10th, she made me cry, again. 💛🧡❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🥲

[@larrypifer1103]

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 75 I thought I had experienced the greatest, but nothing compares to AJ.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said and thank for great info 🙏

[@chide7260]

Remember, that is Whitney playing with her own song while Angelina is doing her take on the recording. Still, when Angelina starts my heart stops. Her tone is like no other! Both awesome versions

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree - her tone is always spot on, it seems.

[@AngelaHandley-m3v]

I’ve discovered her at 8 yrs old, it’s sooo phenomenal

[@TheBlaster54]

Pontus, Angelina is a beast. She is going to own the world’s hearts and the charts.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Beautifully said ❤ I sure hope you’re right. She must otherwise there is something wrong.

[@colinhuggins268]

"SPECTACULAR"!

[@mariadapenhateixeira6533]

I Love You!!!! My Power Girls ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘 Just Lovely 😘😘😘😘

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

💕

[@buffbuff5016]

Whitney is a legend. Angelina has a way to go, however her voice is incredible!!!! She is just getting started. Imagine her in 20 years! Wow.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I just can’t imagine what that would be like 💕🤗

[@larrypifer1103]

We belong to mutual admiration society, Angelina Jordan!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes, indeed we do 🤗

[@bruceclark133]

i got tears just thinking of you there, very happy for you. i am 82, following A J for 7 years...follow you also....please keep them coming......

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you, Bruce 🙏 I will 😊

[@johnthom3342]

Whitney still owns this song. Whitney like Streisand, unlike most contemporary female vocalists, can sing high notes quietly without having to yell.

[@blackbird8516]

you are so right about the warmth of the voice even with the power she displays you still feel the warmth....amazing

[@juliochavez7161]

Pontus, through my many years of listening to music from all the greats many have held my respect and admiration. I fell in love with Elvis especially, and there was a time or two throughout my life I didn't care much for music, I lost touch. Then a young lady caught my attention called Adele. When I first heard Angelina of course I was awestruck. I proceeded to find all I could about her and listened to everything I could possibly watch on videos. That was almost 3 years ago, no artist has held my attention, respect, love, like Angelina. All do respect to all singers out there. In my eyes Angelina is a special human. Thumbs up sir. Thank you for your time.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I have similar experiences 🤗

[@leebrn8588]

Most definetly a special human. Almost supernatural., yet so humble knowing how beautiful she has become.

[@brotherandrew3393]

Angelina is very good but Whitney was a giant in her own right.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes she was 💕 and I believe Angelina will be a giant in her own right, in time. She’s just 16 now and I wonder how well developed a voice Whitney had at that age.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Norway me and my wife we flew there from USA First thing it in Norway her voice is well explainable It was great we were there a wife and all that it was a long trip in USA but sure worth it I was amazed at how many different nationalities showed up for audiences young middle-age very young and old and elderly there’s She’s a generation singer at 15 1/2 where she’s gonna go in the next three years it’s gonna be well it’s astronomical

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Me and my wife go to a Patreon page and make donations

[@jim-rohe]

I enjoyed this very much. I spend more time than I should following Angelina on You Tube. I try to see and hear everything. I really appreciate the things you, Chris Walker, Rusty, Alan and others do to promote, enjoy and share Angelina with all of us. I would have really liked to be able to travel to Norway this last summer to see Angelina and meet you all in person. Maybe it will happen at some of her future concerts, I hope. Just keep up what you are doing and know it is appreciated by her fans

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you so much, James 💕🙏

[@enriettalee5229]

Angelina Jordan. One in a Trillion. No one comes close.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Once in a lifetime, for sure 🤗

[@challloyd215]

Lol

[@normawolford5096]

Wow…❤️

[@heliobastos4088]

Camarada, adoro ver suas reações honestas sobre Angelina, pois sinto o mesmo estado estático que você sente! É a coisa mais insana, no bom sentido, que já ouvi na vida! Nada, exatamente nada supera o Dom Magistral dessa Angelical menina! Versatilidade e encantamento puros! Não consigo conter as lágrimas todas as vezes em que assisto suas Dádivas Divinas! Tudo que ela toca é requinte para nossos ouvidos! Ela está além da nossa capacidade de entende-la! Ela canta melhor do que os originais!

[@barbarawalsh4936]

Whitney knew how to bring out the best in her songs. I first heard AJ do Yellowbrick Road, by Sir Elton John, and I was mesmerized by what she did with it. She made it her own. Seems to me that about every 25-30 years, a singer comes along who "just gets it." They get the music and the words, and when they put it all together and sing, WOW. You just know they are the next great talent. AJ does that. I looked her up to see how far back her career went and was surprised at how young she started. She was "special" then, and gets better and better so I'm always looking for something new she might be doing. I am a fan 4 life.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Me too 💕

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Well so that performance it was flabbergasting amazing to change everything around things it up I made it so beautiful when my wife set an off not too far from her Cryan you came from Midwest USA do you know when I see this beautiful wonderful Ellen she’s my number one singer on my top People will be talking about her 50 years now About how great of a singer she is no doubt about it she don’t want to life Time generation singer

[@ShirleyHickman-oy7go]

Beautiful amazing ❤️❤️

[@Hakinpelumi]

Incomparable Whitney. Cheers

[@henningmogensen9144]

She cares wether it is studio or live. As you say "she makes my soul vibrates"

[@MR-cu2zx]

Please stop comparing...this is a girl starting her career but Whitney was, is and will be THE Voice. She was a complete artist.

[@BUDSBEAU]

look up Angelinas version of "I Have Nothing" at age 13, that is an amazing performance. she is standing in front of a microphone wearing head phones. she records the entire song in 1 try. Whitney took many tries and they had to blend her recordings together to get the finished product .

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Actually I do believe that version was recorded in different takes. Not that it matters a whole lot. However she sang it for Jonathan Moffett (drummer for Michael Jackson) sitting down in one take in her studio. No wonder he was impressed 🤗 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJKonamIbthod9E

[@citacustodio549]

Whitney Houston 's powerful voice is captivating and getting into your mind, and soul. Angelina Jordan has her own magic to take you into her world with a sultry, smooth, voice . Both have it but in different ways.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I love Whitney and for me Angelina is right up there beside her and sometimes surpasses her. Like in this case.

[@briano672]

The look on your face .. in your eyes .. your smile ..just beautiful emotional kind. A pleasure to watch you!

[@dalemcd1408]

No matter what Angelina sings she brings a sweetness , a truth that compels.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree. You get a feeling of honesty somehow. It seems very sincere.

[@storrienorrie7147]

I do soagree with everything you say saY do so agree with everything you day about Angelina. I FIND HER ABDOLUTELY COMPELLING.EVEN AS A VERY SMALL GIRL HER TALENT SHONE THROUGH. HER TIMIING IS PERFECT AND HER EMOTION ALSO SHINES THROUGH HER SONGS. IT SEEMS SHE WAS JUST BORN TO SING. ANNE

[@nfpnone8248]

There simply can be no comparison with performers like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and now Angelina, especially live! If you remember what Whitney did with the National Anthem, I don’t think there will ever be anyone who will ever get close. Angelina is great, but she will never be Whitney Houston, thankfully, because she is uniquely herself, and to be in the conversation with Whitney, Mariah, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and others is a testament of her artistry, she just needs to continue being herself.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

You said it 💯

[@tomwhite4736]

Super, smashing, great.hit the bullseye for me . :-)

[@aluisioporto7520]

Congratulações. Pela Maravilhosa análise. Angelina, é de outro Mundo. Claro, Britney faz parte desse Olimpo dos Deuses da música. Angelina, é um presente de Deus para assombrar de Luz esse Mundo

[@kiritaia8469]

Thank you for all your reactions. I discovered a while back another part of Angelina's World. There are many collaborations where technology meshed with Great Artist from different eras mashups. The geniuses behind these master pieces is 👌 You will Absolutely Love this videography of AJ vs Witney. It's Absolutely A MASTERPIECE. Please react to the following Worthy of your time. #AngelinaJordanWitneyHoustonmashup specifically look for the (4:53) Videography it is Spot on. ANGELINA JORDAN TRULY IS A LEGEND IN THE MAKING. She is on the same playing fields as many Greats. 🤯🤯🤯🤯 She is one of the best female artist in my eyes.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Why can I flew from USA to Norway to hear this girl sang what a treat that was her voice is immaculate studio version it’s not too bad either that’s great perfection

[@evangeliamina6110]

She is a goddess from other space

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🦶👸🏻

[@minhphan3991]

I really enjoy your reaction. Thank you ❤️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks 💕🙏

[@williamarmstrong9008]

my wife and I thought we was in for her from USA to Norway do your Angelina same and it was a real treat like that is all world in my opinion she’s a generation singer to be talking about her 50 years from now Angelina is a star is it gonna shine brightly for a brighter long time to come

[@jamesbutler3960]

Whitney is just a cut above ALL the rest! No one comes close…no one! #TheVoice

[@challloyd215]

She's more than a "cut"! When she sang, the Heavens opened up! Angelina has a nice tone and is very talented, but absolutely cannot compare to "the Voice"! I've read comments from a lot of fans for 50 years in magazines, on KZbin, other places, about singers, groups, cars, horses, and other things, but never have I come across fans like AJ's, lol. Talk about left field, especially when they say she's better than Whitney. Sure, they can have their opinions, I don't care about their opinions anymore, but better than Whitney..."come on man"! It's purely shameful.

[@rijkgriffioen8640]

I’m a fan of the KZbin channel of Fil Henley, Wings of Pegasus (@wingsofpegasus), especially his analysis videos of singers to show whether they use autotune or pitch correction. He uses the app Vocal Pitch Monitor. He isolates the voice and then shows us whether it’s pitch corrected or not. I did the same with the cover of I have nothing by Angelina Jordan and, as I expected, no pitch correction and spot on the notes! I hope Fil once will analyze some of the songs of Angelina Jordan to show there are still some great singers, in this case greatest singer ever, doesn’t need pitch correction!

[@panjisemarang1]

love the way how you reacted to her song. Angelina really a best performer. The way she sing touches every heart that listen..

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you 🙏 I’m glad you liked it 🤗

[@lisaarbour6784]

Angelina is able to tap into the emotions better than most. She delivers the actual intended meaning of the songs better than anyone I have ever heard before. In listening to her songs, I am finally able to understand the storyline that the original songwriter had attempted to convey with the right amount of passion and emotion. An amazing talent that brings me to tears every time I listen.😊❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree, Lisa. She’s an amazing storyteller that seems to bring out the meaning in the songs she’s covering in a way that makes them fresh again and even in some cases it’s like I hear the lyrics for the first time. It’s astonishing, really.

[@one4truth236]

AJ is fabulous and amazing, but Whitney was a vocal beast among women. Many replicate and emulate, but never quite outshine Whitney.