FIRST TIME hearing Angelina Jordan - Feeling Good (Cover)

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

"effortless" is so accurate. You really seem to "get" what Angelina is doing. She is not going to give you all the obvious belting notes, or the cliche arrangements of songs. She doesn't so much do "covers" as she does "interpretations". You have many, many more Angelina performances to hear. Something I didn't leave on the last video that you may find useful is my chronological playlist. It's some of my favorites arranged in order from Age 7 to current. It will help give you an idea of where you are in her progression. You can also use it for reference; if you get requests that don't have links, they will likely be on this list.... kzbin.info/aero/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO It's hard to point you to any one spot on the list because they are all so good, but you could pick a few to work your way up to her Bohemian. She did lots of incredible stuff at 11 and 12. Be sure to check out some of her Adele, Lana, and Amy covers. Nobody does them better.

[@kallekula191]

I TOTALY love this version of feeling good... (and her version from ''allsång på grensen'') and she is only 10! she OWN! ...and yes I am from Sweden and understand all she says in Norwegian! This girl is the best!!!

[@tm13tube]

"Interpretationds" Excellent

[@tm13tube]

It's amazing she chooses, she knows her sound so well, has such confidence, it blows me away.

[@DontHateOnMyBreed1975]

Rusty, you may know more than I do but did she sign with a label? That's the word around...so proud of her!

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

@@DontHateOnMyBreed1975 yes. she did sign with Republic Records. If you google "Industry Talk: Michael Astar" you will find the article where it was announced.

[@truus5653]

Thank you for reacting to Angelina Jordan, good and honest reaction much appreciated

[@lorrainekeys4224]

She is brilliant .I'm in my 70s an I've become a fan of hers .I like how you do your reactions ,you do not keep stopping all to time .I love how you give your reactions after the song has finished .Thank you for your video. I suffer with bad health ,and you an Angelina make my day .😍😄💜💜💜

[@livingLge]

So impresssed with your reaction. This is probably my favorite performance of hers. That one climb, towards the end, where she still had gas left in the tank for that growl! And her whole body is into it. Love it!

[@shihansensei983]

I've truly enjoyed the heartfelt enthusiasm which flows through all of your reactions. I am also a big AJ fan and it's great to see the old songs come to life again. What a treasure Angelina is and we are all blessed to be witnesses of her amazing talent. Adam, I don't usually suggest and artists, groups, or songs to reactors, as it is always good to be taking that particular journey with them. Having said that, I suppose all norms are eventually overshadowed. Noticing your liking of the a capella genre, I was wondering if you have heard of the a capella group called 'Home Free.' They are a country-ish group of very talented singers which can cover just about any genre. If you have a specific reason for choosing not reacting to them, I will understand fully. If, on the other hand, you could indulge this old donkey, please do give them a listen. They have a vast number of KZbin videos, as they have been producing their own music and many covers over 20+ years. They make music fun and isn't that one of the major goals of music? I am probably a very lonely voice in the void, but hey, one has to at least ask.... Thank you for your unique insights and I wish you continued success.

[@joshmccloud6789]

She is a gift to the world

[@chadwickyang7885]

@Adam Straughan - I like your good reaction and review, thank you and really appreciate you doing that. This is probably my 60th times listerning to this Angelina Jordan's performance. It never gets old, I feel the same as the first time I felt after listening to this performance. In awe and speechless . Ever since I've discovered Angelina back in January, I've been listening 3 - 4 hours a day. Like stress releasing after a day of hard work. I think I've missed may be once or twice not more than two days when I was painting my sister's house. I thank God every time I'm listerning to Angelina Jordan for putting her on this earth.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Love ❤️ Angelina Jordan she’s number one on my top 10 list

[@corbelius6]

Yes, She makes everything her own.

[@corbelius6]

She really knows her voice. I LOVE IT!

[@billduguay7142]

She's a force of nature....simply amazing talent

[@nancydavis2590]

At 10 years old unbelievable. Fantastic. Hard to find words

[@kenmurray8476]

Thank you for your reactions. You approach it as a music professional, which helps us have more insight to the artist we love!

[@meleeeu]

Hello, thank you for your very authentic reaction, the first song I ever heard from Angelina was this one ... the way she sings is shocking, really beautiful, she is vibrant, she touches your soul when you listen to her and I also I fell in love with her version of Yellow brick Road and Someone you loved, it is really beautiful to be able to hear her version, I feel like she's listening to the world with melancholy and hope ...

[@andrewbennefield529]

You are definitely one of my favorite Angelina reactors. You catch the nuances of the performance. Alot of people try, but they're just shot gunning it and hope that something hits the mark.

[@boulbon08]

Thank you for your really lovely and in-depth reaction, Adam. - Enjoy your journey discovering Angelina. You won’t regret it. She is a gem.

[@justinatheodora]

She is a tremendous gift to this world.. 💫

[@Viseur]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful reaction! I hope you'll do more Angelina Jordan in the future!

[@itomendoza4315]

I love your reaction Angelina is different to other singer she can cover all kind of song

[@stitchergary]

I noticed, as I have a few times, her curtsy at the end... it's as if she is humbling saying, "thanks all of you for putting the effort to come so I can sing." Instead the audiance is overwhelmed with awe and admiration experiencing this awesome entertainer....I appreciate and enjoy your thoughtfull comments....

[@sandyleewhite]

Every time I hear Angelina sing, I picture her stepping out of an old black & white movie, to transport us back in time, so we can fall in love with these genuine masterpieces again ❤️ 💚 💙 💜 Great reaction!!! A little backstory, for some of your subscribers who may not know......Angelina's Grandmother loved Blues & Jazz music, & they used to listen to it all the time, & Angelina was hooked, so her younger style tipped the scale closer to Jazz, and as she ages, she has developed many other styles of music, including her own, & now can sing almost anything!!! She also sews most of her outfits, does all her own musical arrangements, & goes barefoot, because she met a young girl when performing one day, who had no shoes & could not afford to buy any, so Angelina gave her the shoes she had on, & in memory of the girl, & poverty, she continues to goes barefoot! What can I say, except this young girl, is an inspiration, an amazing talent, has a huge compassionate heart, & the world is a much nicer place to be, with her in it !!!

[@albertphilippi4371]

very good reaction, very well said and recognized Angelina's talent. Angelina 10 years old, big band, on a live stage on TV. I am always overwhelmed by Angelina's voice, no matter what style of music. ✌️😎🇩🇪🇪🇺

[@christinelim29]

Awesome reaction from you for Angelina Jordan. See you soon.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Angelina Jordan is number one on my list of top 10 been watching her since she was one and a half she is beginning with jazz introduced to by grandmother Play five instruments in multiple language

[@ellenhulslander2897]

Another favorite for me is A Million Yesrs Ago. Her ability to convey emotion is unmatched.

[@karenleedom3354]

You're reactions have given me more insight into her performances, thank you

[@ceciliaduplooy7847]

What a wonderful song and beautiful voice at that age, wow . Thank you 💞

[@robinhowes7754]

Congrats. Nice to hear an English response. ANGELina ??? There aint no words. Musical history, in the making.

[@tm13tube]

10 YEARS OLD! She blows me away everytime.

[@nanp544]

Awesome reaction to our Angelina!!!👍🏼🤗🎼

[@marenehanson5526]

For a 10 year old child to go out on that stage….. amazing. I love her.

[@dockworthydame5217]

Angelina is Angelina, perfection, but that brass section! What a perfect combination

[@blackbird8516]

Her Grandmother is a prodigy...and her grandmother's influence on this prodigy...has been incredible...Angelina has absorbed all the influences from the past...an era of seminal music.......that her grandmother obviously loved....and exposed Angelina. to..in her really formative years. The result: is a wonderful rebirthing of all these great songs to an audience that now covers the whole age spectrum. With this sort of background Angelina has a musical grounding that many of her age would not have....the result speaks for itself......

[@mira-marijavlasic4518]

It's hypnotic

[@bingobillable]

I loved how the looks of amazement on your face were worth thousands of words. Stay the course on the older songs. The experience as she ages is beyond belief.

[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

Loved your “reaction” and appreciated your analysis after she finished singing

[@mrpeppery]

I doubt I’m the first to notice this, but I love how she pushes her hair out of the way at 4:00 : “outta my way, hair, I’m about to test the structural integrity of this venue...”.

[@albertstern1945]

Great reaction Thank you

[@eldridbakk8623]

Thank you for the nice feeling observation of the flower in the growth. Appreciate.

[@johnvasi]

I understood your comments on your first reaction to I Put a Spell on You. You hadn’t see Angelina before, and you wandered into an intentionally stylized performance. You wanted to hear her sing, and today’s video was a good example. Above all, Angelina is a singer who is gifted with an exceptional natural voice, but she has worked hard to master the art of singing. You’ll see that as you move through the very diverse selection of songs ahead of you. I envy that you’re just starting out. I am very impressed at how well you understood Angelina after this song. Yes, she’s completely calm during her performances. She is confident in her abilities, but visibly humble on stage. Her style is never to wow you with vocal fireworks. Instead, she draws you in with her novel arrangements, her timing, and the beauty of her voice. You don’t even want to applaud because you’ll miss something. You’ll see that she has the audience in the palm of her hand right from the start (cue Bohemian Rhapsody right here). It’s so hard to suggest your next review because there are twenty songs that are easily in contention. But to see a side of Angelina you’ve not experienced yet, I’ll suggest “A Million Years Ago”, the Adele cover. You’ll see stripped down, acoustic Angelina with just a beautiful guitar backing her. And you’ll hear what many of us love most. That would be Angelina’s rich, resonant low register, her stunning voice “unplugged”, and her ability to interpret and deliver lyrics better than anyone I’ve ever heard.

[@timelston4260]

I agree with your take. Her brilliance comes through understatement. She's not trying to gin up emotion; she's letting the quality and integrity of her interpretation touch the listener. My favorite part of this performance is how she follows the camera as it pans around her in close-up, confidently giving us eye contact all the way through. Her humble confidence is as inspiring as her talent.

[@IMRDP]

INCREDIBLE❣‼‼‼‼

[@keithserafy]

By this stage, at 10, Angelina's "child" singer days were over. She was fully professional with 100% adult voice. At 12 she got a great mic for her birthday, moved to LA with her "Shield" (Mom, Sister, Grandma & Uncle), met new people in the music industry & ran off a number of vocal masterpieces, many with acoustic guitarist Ivan Mendez. You should use Rusty's list of "Live Through the Years" playlist. Pick & choose songs you love or you can follow her development as the playlist is chronological. This may sound silly but she is "once-in-a-lifetime" & I'm just so glad I get to see the start of it.

[@olofjansson7911]

Great reaction to this fantastic girl. 😎🇸🇪👍

[@marydaisy7988]

Thank you Adam, so enjoy your critique. Angelina is a joy to listen to.

[@jetteart]

Thanks for your good reaction. Yes there is nothing she can’t do. You just see. Your journey will be a wonderful one.

[@LadyOaksNZ]

All I can say is 💥 Welcome to the train that's Angelina 💥 Love your appreciative reaction! Many thanks 😊

[@nancydavis2590]

She is so powerful and has so much control. Love her so much. Thank you for covering her

[@PhilipKnopp]

One of the benefits of listening to Angelina's performances is that you never get tired of them no matter how many times you listen! Thanks for your reaction!

[@artemisk6297]

Everybody that hears A Angelina for the first time, has a shock. She is really incredible. Thanks for this great reaction. And yes, effortless is her second name !!!!!

[@joanburnley6244]

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES when she was 8yrs old

[@jerrylarocque9600]

Very cerebral reaction Adam. New subscriber anticipating future Angelina reactions.

[@leechap3]

I've watched this performance many times, and still every time, just before the crescendo when she brushes her hair back I get goose bumps, and when she hits that final note I turn to jello.

[@royjohansen7472]

❤️ your reaction 👍😊

[@tinuserasmus6279]

This performance is just stunning!Most people find it difficult to find the words to describe her talent..that's how good she is.Enjoy..

[@andreacaldwell2764]

I love her so so much!! And I loved the way you articulated your thoughts! 👌🏻💯❤️

[@duanejohnson6271]

Adam, I have been enthralled by Angelina now for about six months. I have listened to most all things concerning her on KZbin. This is the song that I decided was when, in my eyes, she became the greatest female singer to ever live. At 10 no less. Everything after this is just proof. She has had plenty of life experiences since that influence her ability to transmit the true feeling of the music to us. She is a gift to us when we badly need something good and it is her! Enjoy learning and feeling more from her, and remember there are many of us that do believe she is the best ever.

[@juuliawarrior1188]

Wow she is really talented, I also became her fan.❤️

[@dagnytaggart5955]

Every sounds Angelina makes, she fully meant the way you heard it.

[@angelahandley416]

To me after listening to her for 6 yrs and then some she is a legend already

[@Kyomiibrown]

Angelina does her own arrangements, even when so young. Would recommend listening to “It’s a man’s world...” it’s incredible.

[@ckh57]

Love your reaction, Angelina is just beyond description for her age or any age for that matter, she is a vocal musical genius for sure!! looking forward to more of her from you!!!

[@5siggi]

This was a brilliant reaction and I had to subscribe so I can hear more. You went into details that I didn't think about before. For instance how she ended the song, it built itself up, crescendo after crescendo after crescendo. Yes, I want to hear more! lol Thank you for your reaction and I'm looking forward to watching more!

[@mih1961]

Born at the perfect time so we could enjoy the older stuff before she came and made them better. Definitely the best vocalist in the world, ever. :)

[@cross_skool]

a superior musical being!

[@theoxley]

Her backup is killing it.....she makes them sound good....and they make her sound good.

[@juliochavez7161]

Her God given talent is phenomenal. Angelina is my favorite singer...glad I subscribed a while back. Thumbs up Adam.

[@shaairah]

Ain't nobody like Angelina! THE best female vocalist! She breathes her soul into every song and makes every song her own

[@ruiresende1365]

I would like to emphasize the kindness of your comments with each other and i do not stop thinking that it has to do with the very kindness that Angelina transmits to us. Greetings from Portugal

[@torilmjelvasaatvedt697]

After her first audition for Norway's got talent, singing Gloomy Sunday, one of the judges said:"You ARE music." I agree with that. Thank you for a lovely reaction. Subscribed for your Aurora-reactions, glad you've discovered Angelina as well 💕

[@jacksparrowbattlepirates2017]

FYI based on an interview that Angelina had on The View on ABC in America she started singing when she was 18 months old.....Oh by the way she sang "Fly me to the Moon" on The View...

[@perrysizemore6395]

What a journey she is taking us on just fabulous

[@dianeclark1135]

Love your BLOODY HELL!! She truly has a GIFT!!! Intuitive of how the song SHOULD be sung!!!!

[@lauriesweeney3021]

This was an amazing performance. She has another live performance of this at an outdoor festival which is great but I like this one. She is like a chameleon..her voice can change effortlessly to fit the song. She has several covers of adele which are amazing. She also did a cover of the show must go on by queen ... that is so worth watching..ty for reviewing her

[@iankings6405]

You’ve got that look on your face we all get, mesmerised.

[@bettyhayes270]

She’s pretty awesome!

[@paradox963]

I think the most amazing thing about her talent and musicality, is her restraint, her performances are so nuanced. She is obviously able to do all the runs and big notes but doesn't need to all the time. As impressive as the stair stepped high note was I was I loved the growl out of it with the little run down that just added the soul to it.

[@lizlessner2228]

I am so thrilled that you are enthused about this performance! Thank you for taking the time on listening to her! Yes, she does put her own interpretation on her covers, always and she always honors the originals. Her growth is as phenomenol as the difference in the way her voice may sound with the song that she sings. Her technical ability is so unbelievable that she sounds completely different in some songs. Her ballads are so emotional, rich and warm.....smooth as silk, whereas some of her “Amy Winehouse” covers have a vocal fry techniques and different tone ......that really suit the songs. Then you get “A Song For A” which sounds like a theme from movie ...from the 30’s, 40’s... Her Jazz from the live version at a festival of “It’s a Man’s World” is similar to “I’m feeling Good” but moreso and then everything in between. Everything that you said was spot on and I assure you that this reaction will be one of countless reactions that will not only amaze you but will totally surprise you. I really love that you said that Angelina’s performance, while it had not fancy flashing lights...elaborate anything on stage presentation...just Angelina and her talent and that was all that was needed to captivate you. Like I say, Angelina only needs her voice and a camera with a microphone and music to entertain and hypnotise you. I think we agree with each other. That is the sign of a true artist.

[@cuivre2004]

She has a definite and finely tuned "lilt" she puts behind her notes. That adds yet another dimension to her vocals.

[@johnbroom5059]

You will enjoy the trip with Angelina Jordan

[@leonardbellinger5223]

Angelina Jordan is a music prodigy she started singing at age of 1.5 years and more than that she started with Billy Holiday Jazz. Angelina speaks 3 languages, designs her own clothes and runs an art studio, and has written a best-selling book and like her name she truly is an angel with a heart of gold. Angelina won Norway's got talent when she was 7 years old Her younger years before age 13 she was watched over by her mother and her Uncle who just wanted her to grow up normal. Her mother and uncle Turned down almost 90% of all requests for her to perform but even so from age 7years to 12 years old or so, she has been all over the world (Mother never more than a breath away) Angelina has produced over 130 covers, and she makes all of them her own, all of which will astound you. New people to Angelina get sucked down this road of experience not believing what they're hearing her excellent vocals and unique way of singing, Angelina is a master at music structure her ability to show absolute recognition to a cover while she makes it her own. Angelina writes her own music and produces it. Angelina's mother is Norwegian, her father is from Sweeden The grandmother on her mother's side is from Iran and her grandfather (recently deceased) from Japan both grandparents are very involved with Angelina growing up, Angelina's song a million miles is about losing her grandfather.

[@dianedove1000]

One of my favorite performances.

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

This is definitely one of my favorite performances. As you pointed out. She is 10 here. I’m just so taken with her stage presence. The girl is in front of a live audience. She has a very excellent band with her. And she just commands the stage like you said. As a 40 year old veteran does.

[@marionopisso212]

I almost, well close to almost, enjoy your reactions to Angelina's singing, as listening to her musical soul! Prodigies are born not made.

[@49buzzy]

Adam, thank you so much for your wonderful comments!

[@terrypuccio6671]

I absolutely LOVE that performance!

[@williamchristensen4655]

Fantastic reaction to a stunning performance. She is incredible and I particularly liked the end when she goes up higher, gives a little of her inner Janis Joplin, finishes up calmly and gives us that angelic smile. She knew she had the audience in her hands from the first note they heard her sing. Can’t wait for more reactions, keep them coming.

[@lucar01inos16]

Bloody hell, indeed! She is surrounded by awe.

[@McDevittMike]

This is another great performance. You're batting 1,000 this time. I don't understand how she knows how to sing like that, but God I'm glad she does.

[@TrenchTrash01]

Lets not forget she stood out in front of a live orchestra and held the spotlight!

[@henningmathiassen412]

Adam, just before she left Norway for USA, she had a final performance at a Norwegian TV program. She was 10 years old but the emotion she put into the song «Every time we say goodbye» was special and not easy for even an adult to produce. So I would be happy if you react to this song.

[@idril6643]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO2emt-orl7gKM

[@deborahdoll4111]

She is so intuitive. Love of music is the soul of her genius. I like your analytical approach.

[@haka9531]

My oh my, Adam! 🥳 You finally reacted to a real Angelina live performance! 👏🏻 Which means a reaction to one of her many amazing sounds and adaptations to a song! Please do “it’s a mans world” or “a million years ago” next! I discovered this reaction to late in the evening! Thankfully it was a reaction for only one song. If it was for more songs, I would get in trouble for viewing your reactions through the night. You are so on point with your reactions, so thoughtful and interesting, that you keep me in the mood for more! Good night and goodbye for now! See you soon! Thanks! 😘

[@AdamStraughan]

Ahh thank you my lovely! Great seeing your comments as always :D

[@lauraarmstrong5276]

you are going to love this journey!

[@anicapalini]

Simple, elegant, full emotions, I love this version, I always got goosebumps when listening at it and I heard it a lot ;o) Take care :o)

[@ridgemanron]

Her grandmother introduced her to jazz at 1-1/2. From that point onward she showed a love for that type of music.

[@havcg1]

I'll tell ya something else that just sort of blows me away in this one ... watch how well she manages the camera in this one .... at TEN!! HA HA HA

[@michaeleburns3354]

thank you for your awesome reaction to her take on this song. i was really hoping you would do this one as it is one of my favorites and i knew it would blow you away. looking forward to more .

[@teddytarp]

Always fun to see a reactor's mixture of disbelief and amazement. To use another English word "gobsmacked".

[@johnbattles1002]

I subscribed to your channel just a few moments ago for three main reasons. First, you are reacting to Angelina Jordan performances. Secondly, I love your accent when you talk. Third, I appreciate your intelligent, insightful, and positive insights. Thank you from the state of Georgia, USA!

[@AdamStraughan]

Ahh thank you so much John! Much appeciated! This accent is from north east England! :D Great having you here :D

[@madelaca4589]

You're right about all your comments. Angelina makes her own arrangements since she was 7/8 years. She kind of listens to a song, evaluates what she feels about it and makes it her own. There's so much about her that you will find out and not only about her voice and performances but her as a person :) "It's a Man's World" at 12 live (fan recording) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnbQaKd9p898gc0 "Shield" her original song written at 12 and sung live in this video at 13 years (fan recording) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4akp3ilhd2BrNk And one of the fans favourite performance "Every time we say goodbye" live at TV2 (Norwegian TV) also at 11 years kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO2emt-orl7gKM These are some example scattered through the years ;)