FIRST TIME REACTING TO | ANGELINA JORDAN "THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE" REACTION

[@tomcollins9805]

She sings this like fine chocolate, smooth and so soothing that it makes you lose yourself in the moment. ❤

[@paulwagner9303]

I think if Agelina is wearing a flower crown it's a Norwegian cultural thing, but if it's a single flower she's referring to Billie Holiday, who used to do that a lot.

[@larrypifer1103]

Egil Clausen, he was AJ's original guitar player that appeared in many of the videos from Norway before she moved to LA. Angelina Jordan does not need purple hair, a lightshow, backup dancers, fireworks, or even a band, all she need is one or two instrument to make us realize how great she is.

[@davideoverton]

Acopella as well.

[@jonathanfielding7387]

Totally love this cover, seriously might be the sweetest sounds on this earth... And Britt, you look absolutely beautiful. Have an amazing day!

[@livingLge]

"The texture of that rasp" is about 60% Dark Chocolate genache flowing over a chocolate cake.

[@quantockbeech]

Tone, timing, control, full connection and bags of emotion. A born superstar, and megastar in the making. As you say, this is a gorgeous song, beautifully performed by Angelina and Egil.

[@boz352]

One of the many things I appreciate about Angelina, and especially her family, is the opportunity that she and they have given us with their documentation of her life. This is a very camera happy family, and thank God for that. Thanks to all their videos we get to live part of her childhood with her. It's partly why we love her as much as we do. She's like an adopted daughter or grand-daughter (and for some of us, great-grand-daughter). I am so proud of everything this unbelievably lovely lady of today has accomplished while still maintaining her inner beauty.

[@josephstimpfl4594]

Absolutely spot on. She is family.

[@jameshale8251]

I also think kudos must go out to AJ's grandmother, Mery Zamani. It has been said that Angellina is Mery's greatest artistic achievement. Imagine a prodigy as mentor and guide to another prodigy. She has been surefooted on each step of AJ's growth and career.

[@alanepstein4433]

@@josephstimpfl4594 beautifully said!!

[@ridgemanron]

Roberta Flack was the 'Gold Standard' for this song. Angelina stays 'spot on' with Roberta's version but the ever so subtle difference she applies reveal that she brings forth the passionate 'runs' and 'inflections' that only a true jazz specialist can bring to the fore. This was learned from Billie Holiday and why Angelina has said she wouldn't be the singer she is if not for Billie's influence. I have to believe that Roberta's beautiful rendition was also inspired by listening to Billie as well, for it was good enough to win a Grammy.

[@quinjesuis9187]

I agree 👍

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Roberta is pure genius.

[@ridgemanron]

@@DWilliams-ce8nb Agreed ! But they all owe so much to Billie Holiday, for if you examine how Billie could add so much more feeling to a song, above and beyond the other jazz greats of her time, in a way no one had ever done before, you come to see how her form of singing would try to be emulated by singers like Roberta and Angelina, which was not an easy task by any means, and beyond the ability of even great 'A-List' singers.

[@bojanalukic8515]

Roberta is the greatest. The cover by George Michael is divine

[@ridgemanron]

@@bojanalukic8515 It's funny that you mention George Michael, for he would sing an Amy Winehouse song in concert that he considered to be the best written heartfelt ballad that he ever heard. The song was called 'Love Is A Losing Game' and is presented beautifully by Amy in 'Lyric Version' on You Tube. Would love to hear Angelina's interpretation of it and it should be noted that both Angelina and Adele are huge fans of Amy, to the point where Adele wrote a similar titled song called , 'Love Is A Game', which Angelina has covered. It's easy to see how Adele would have written it, knowing Amy's song very, very well. As good as Adele's is with regard to lyrics, it in no way comes close to Amy's song, and George Michael felt Amy was a genuinely genius writer, which came to total fruition in her Grammy winning 'Back To Black' album, of which 'Love Is A Losing A Game' was part of.

[@quinjesuis9187]

I found myself just drifting away on her beautiful voice to a beautiful sunny place 🙏oh and totally agree about what you said about the guitar guy🙏

[@mldkenny]

Just beautiful , I never can watch too many of your Angelina reactions.

[@HS-ol4zl]

Strange, how I'm barely interested in listening to other singers since I discovered Angelina Jordan...! Anyone else?

[@rogerwolstenholme2710]

Me Too

[@thomshin2460]

everyday, all day

[@victorvinas6497]

Me too

[@CarlD70]

Every single day now for past 5 years.

[@keithserafy]

Yep!!!

[@MichaelGroves777]

Thank you Britt, hope you get a mother's warm hug today.

[@dianedove1000]

If you noticed, she is reading the words off her tablet in her lap. The guitarist is Egil who’s Norwegian and has been playing for her since she was about six years old. This is probably the first time they’ve done this song together. If you go back and notice, at the end she gets all embarrassed because of the line about “kissing your mouth.” I’ve been watching your cousin forever and am so happy you have joined the Angelina train. I always watch MrL’s reactions and appreciate his knowledge of music as well. Thank you, Britt! PS - This song was featured in the film Avatar as he sang it to her. (I don’t really know the story as I’ve never seen the whole movie.) I just remember how effective it was in this scene.

[@keithserafy]

This is one of her most beautiful songs & I think it's a Masterpiece, even though she is singing it "on the fly" while reading the lyrics on her phone. She even confused some of the lyrics, but who cares because she is conveying so much emotion & it sounds so freakin' beautiful. She is 11 yo in this which makes it incomprehensible! Your description of her voice in this was spot on Britt.

[@dsgp7835]

Don't ever forget, this is a child performing an adult song and doing it with all the soul and tenderness of a seasoned professional. Angelina has a devine singing gift that brings peace to her audience like no other vocalist before. This is truly amazing!!

[@sulatlalaki]

TEN years young!!!

[@joergcruel7625]

there is a norwegian tv interview ( singing shield live)with angelina where she explained that when singing she is immerging in a total different world while singing, and this song here especially is strong evidence of this

[@joergcruel7625]

I am not sure if you already reacted to “loving you “ with the jazz band and the live version with the jazz band of “ cry me a river”, ( not the orchestra) both are especially awesome….

[@mikehaun5690]

Egil Claussen is the guitarist here. He accompanied Angelina between the ages of 8-12 while she was still in Oslo. There is a fantastic interview with Egil on Alan Papier's YT channel which shows many clips of songs, impromptu backstage jamming and their experiences together. He also details how they went about doing these home cover videos. You, and your new viewers to Angelina, will be more impressed with her talents when you hear Egil talk about how impromptu and unrehearsed these cover videos were. Alan P also conducted an interview with Ivan Mendez, her guitarist the first year she was in LA. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbaiKuhasuMgJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa0qqdoiZiUr6c

[@mikehaun5690]

This was so beautifully performed.

[@ronjones1077]

The First Time was sung by Roberta Flack and used in the Clint Eastwood movie Play Misty For Me in the early 70’s. Such a beautiful song. Here Angelina is 10~11 years old sitting while reading the lyrics and projecting pure love with her voice. Thank you

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Great reaction Britt. This song was written by Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger in 1957. In 1972 it became a hit with Roberta Flack where it won her a Grammy and is the version Angelina is covering. I kind of envy the fact that you get to experience the song for the first time with Angelina and it is that what's fresh on your mind. In the other hand I get to experience another version of the song and artist.

[@poolhallshark]

Beautiful reaction, Britt. This is actually one of my absolute favorite performances by her, for the reasons you just commented. Angelina was just 11 year sold here, and she actually seemed a little uneasy or shy in the end there, as if she just realized the nature of the lyrics she's just been singing LOL. This song and performance is just utterly beautiful through and through. I love the idea of your Patreon, and I'm happy to hear that it is up and running. I am 100% sure that you'll get a ton of members there. I may very well become one myself, as you have become one of my absolute favorite reactors, hands down. Have a great week ahead! Much love from Norway

[@liva7362]

En "reactor" et eller annet med JH, hadde teksten oppe under AJ's sang og han sa at hun sang feil linje. Derfor hun er "brydd"! Men hun fikset det heilt proft.

[@poolhallshark]

@@liva7362 Ja, det stemmer. Hun sang nesten et helt vers i feil rekkefølge. Reactoren heter JHTreacts (John). Jeg har fortsatt kontakt med ham i dag, selv om han er for syk til å "reacte". Reagere blir liksom litt feil oversettelse. Jeg antar at han hadde rett i sine betraktninger. Takk for innspillet! Ha en fin uke 🙂

[@marshawolfe2948]

Britt you look so gorgeous I love your long hair❤❤❤❤

[@kenscott8966]

It is a testimony to Angelina's ability, artistry, and musical intuition (as well as her comfort with and confidence in Egil Clausen) that when she says to him "ok, let's give this a try" this is the staggeringly good result in one maybe two takes with no studio. This (though written to a future wife that would break up the songwriter's then marriage) is an excellent song and was Song of the Year in 1972 for Roberta Flack. Like many of her covers, Angelina seems to only stop at iconic pieces that are written well enough to support the nuances she will introduce onto them. She rarely sings anything one could call "fast-food" pop music. Nearly all her work (upon which she does hone and perfect her craft as you said) is on timeless well-known even famous songs from whatever era! She never gets in a hurry, even using the silences, the gaps, and the anticipations to enhance the story she is telling.

[@wandamugrage2241]

That beautiful song is by Roberta Flack . She sang it while playing the piano back in 19778 or 79 . Of coarse our Angelina Jorden sings it just as beautiful .

[@waynedenni3187]

Thanks Britt. Is it me or are your subs growing? Another reactor was excited when he hit 5000. After he started doing Angelina he now has 78000. She seems to have that affect on people.

[@brucecumming8803]

This is one of my favorites. I love her pearl covered pants. I just noticed, this time, that she had bigger pearls around her waist. I wonder if Angelina made them with her grandmother.

[@pietersbart]

Roberta Flack made this song famous, the same from ‘Killing Me Softly’. The phrases are prolonged so beautifully and she does all kind of interesting stuff with the pauses and tempo as well. Angelina’s singing is like a fresh summer rain after a long hot day: a little sprinkle to make you feel better and refreshed. I think all her TikToks are excerpts from her rehearsing at home. She records herself to see how it works out and shares little tidbits with us. Here is a short compilation of three good ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fna8mn2VYt-Jl68

[@EA-yd9vw]

When the great Roberta Flack recorded this song, she was 32 years old. It was in 1969. In this video Angelina Jordan is 11 years old and indeed her melismas are amazing for a child of this age !!! Clarification about the song. In 1971, Clint Eastwood chose "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" for the soundtrack of his thriller "A Chill in the Night". The success was immediate and the single released for the occasion reached the first place of the American charts.

[@bill.angelus]

Thanks for new to me historic info EA..!

[@ronjones1077]

I never heard of that movie. I thought it was from Play Misty For Me where Clint was a radio DJ.

[@EA-yd9vw]

Right, but as I'm French, I stupidly translated the title "Un frisson dans la nuit". Its original title is indeed "Play Misty For Me".

[@ros8737]

A kid with a timber that caress you like a mother’s lullaby. She snaps out almost embarrassed after completely immersing herself in this song.

[@oscarpicon5254]

Angelina is fabulous, from 8 to 12 years old she was wonderful, good look Britt sdos Argentina.

[@dw96720]

Love your hair Brit!

[@davidstevenson3295]

WOW look at all that hair ! Looks good on you, as for the video I've seen it so many times there is nothing more to say. SHE IS THE BEST!

[@larrypifer1103]

6,181,422 views Jan 29, 2018 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. At the time, the couple were lovers, although MacColl was still married to Joan Littlewood. Seeger sang the song when the duo performed in folk clubs around Britain. During the 1960s, it was recorded by various folk singers and became a major international hit for Roberta Flack in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Billboard ranked it as the no. 1 Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. AJ version is so much better than the original.

[@francescogalesso1880]

Roberta Fack's version that distorted the original can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnCl3-rZ96lhpY Angelina goes back to Roberta's version, even if she's excellent, I don't think she's better.

[@larrypifer1103]

@@francescogalesso1880 I appreciate you opinion, even though I disagree. You have a great day. Shamans Genius: Exceptional intellectual or creative power, the greatest musical genius of our time is Angelina Jordan. Can one be hypnotized by sound? Shamans use rhythmic drumming and chanting to achieve control over a mind. Angelina's is unique in that she has the ability to create audios that trigger your brains "frequency following response". She has the ability to create a euphoric addiction to her total being similar to drugs, but without the side effects, she is in fact, like nothing I have ever experienced in the past, or more than likely to in the future. Extraterrestrials, If you have ever questioned whether there are extraterrestrials among us, you now know it to be true, it is the only explanation for this being, Angelina Jordan.

[@eTraxx]

girl .. your HAIR!!!

[@jollyo9276]

A couple of other songs by Angelina in this slow pased lieg we all love so much. Looking so much forward to your reaction to these as well. Love your work. Thank`s 🤗❤ "Everytime we say goodbye" TV appearence. (10 yo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYO2emt-orl7gKM "Cry me a river" Summer consert. (11yo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIebeXyMgZeJeqc

[@charlesmarkley220]

Roberta Flack made me cry with joy with her beautiful voice. Tears of joy.

[@primordialsimilarity6262]

Britt Here are some Angelina songs to react to: ( I'll be there) ( Sign of the times ) ( HALO ) ( Above the Water ) ( I will survive ) ( Only Love can hurt like this ) ( Love is a game ) ( Love on the brain, PIANO VERSION) ( LOVING You, live with band ) ( Mr Lonely, live with band )

[@azja6666]

I'll be there! I love it.

[@kylesummers1565]

Takes me back to my youngest sister's wedding (a long time ago). Peace, Love!!

[@thomshin2460]

Thanks!

[@brittreacts]

Thank you 🥰

[@ooshta]

Hello Britt 👋. Really love your reaction on this one. Your comments are spot on too. Angie was 11 here, covering a Roberta Flack song 🎵 that I fell in love when it 1st came out, and IMOP no one could match until Angie did it and I felt it was on par but with the Angelina touch to it. (PS love your new do) Could you please react to Laura Bretan at the AGT audition. You'll like her talent and skills as well as her character to.) Thank you for your time. 🙂👍🙏❤

[@ronjones1077]

Laura at age 13 was great and now is fantastic!

[@johnvasi]

It’s too bad you’re not familiar with the hit recording by multiple Grammy winner Roberta Flack. It was Billboard’s top song in 1972, and it’s beautiful. Angelina slows this down and, as always, makes us understand and feel the lyrics. Yes, Angelina is the best singer I’ve ever heard, but this is one of the very few times I prefer the hit version by Roberta Flack. She was such an incredible talent. Angelina’s take is so sweet, and it catches the same vibe as the hit version. I’d love to hear Angelina go back to this song now. It would be such a good fit for her style and for her amazing lyrical interpretation.

[@amorellosue]

This song was made famous by Roberta Flack. You must check her out, you'll love her!

[@ridgemanron]

Both Roberta and Angelina have learned well from the great Billie Holiday.

[@garybarlow5447]

You need to listen to Roberta,s version. Truly beautiful song.

[@JennRighter]

I never thought anyone aside from Roberta Flack could do this song justice. It's one of my favorite songs in the world. It's insane how she sang this song, at any age, but especially as a child.

[@shawnhicks6342]

Excellent reaction as always. I love what you did with your hair....very pretty. You nailed it. I've always thought that when Angelina slows down emotional songs, she sings with the same love that a mother would sing to her child in a lullaby. Thank you for your spot on reactions.

[@thecottagemouse2713]

Platinum from the late great Roberta. My parents gave their children the gift of music. All genres Nationality’s And styles. We didn’t have much money growing up in Brooklyn from the late 40’s when my older siblings were born but we had the gift of sound thanks to my amazing unbiased parents. Opera, crooners, jazz, pop, blues, musicals, and musical instruments and foreign music as well. I know all the greats as well as the one hit wonders. I am proud to make sure my grand babies will as well. Watching KZbin makes me realized that we were in fact very rich. This was a beautiful performance And I’m loving your mermaid hair. Sooo pretty Be blessed.

[@draxisstormshadow3244]

my my what have you done to your hair, it looks great

[@Hazealot006]

The first time ever I saw your hair! 💖

[@MikeSanner]

She is always so awesome! Speaking of awesome I love your hair change!!

[@jameshale8251]

I enjoy it when you hear old standards for the first time that I have listened to forever. For my part AJ has introduced me to songs by Adele, Amy Winehouse, Alan Walker, etc..that I had never paid attention to. That, I guess, is part of AJ's special magic.

[@markkleckner3060]

Great reaction, God Bless!

[@TheBlaster54]

Angelina was eleven years old in this video too.

[@thomshin2460]

Wow, I got into such a trance when you broke it up wow.

[@marvinboswell6889]

Thumbs up to your reaction 👍

[@beachbumseaglass]

Hi beautiful. You're hair is gorgeeeeeous ! Another lovely reaction 👍😍

[@marilynjw1971]

Such sweet voice. AND ->Cutest outfit! Now I want to go sew pearls on some black jeans!

[@patrickgreen7308]

I keep looking for your reaction to almond brothers whipping post Love to see your take on this

[@angelightification]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@olofjansson7911]

So great!❤😎

[@garrymoore2161]

You really, really need to listen to the gold standard of this song. That is Roberta Flack, who made that the most endearing profession of love I have ever heard. I have been heard a lot of music in every genre imaginable in over 6 decades of loving music. I do not state that Roberta Flack created a song to be inadequately covered by many artists

[@johannesdippenaar5087]

A 11 yo sings with such a lot of emotion..... is not normal.

[@larsfrodelarsen6645]

Pls let the AJ-party continue !!!

[@buckshots4800]

Kind suggestion: Shirley Bassey "Goldfinger" - Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1974. She is sassy, cool and in charge and in control. She is the boss. She does not get the credit she deserves.

[@jameshenry3802]

I think you would enjoy a duet by Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion called Tell Him. Don't miss it. ☺

[@marczeitlin4165]

Brit, perfect 'the journey" is so cool an only available because of KZbin and tech of today. We are so lucky to be alive today, becaus e25 years ago would have never happened. Great Review / Youj have the DAY YOU DESERVE AS WELL!

[@tadeostodullo4587]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@TheBlaster54]

This became my wife’s and mine song after we started dating.

[@mikeplott4817]

Great Reaction 🙏👍👣

[@dennisgarcia3901]

Please listen to the Roberta Flack version.

[@ChuckRagland]

If you haven't done it yet, You SERIOUSLY have to check out the original Roberta flack version!! She sings the HELL out of it!!

[@jimcarberry8262]

Roberta Flack originally sang this song in the early 1970's

[@Marco-ns7ih]

Roberta Flack sang a cover.

[@jwichman9]

This song was meant for AJ

[@unwiseraptor624]

No-No No-No No-No No-No No-No girl what did you do to your hair it looks so good all natural but anyways it's good to see

[@andywalker8064]

Roberta Flack... Roberta Flack... React to the amazing Roberta Flack!

[@vickie5ft2]

🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇

[@jasonmcclay4022]

Angelina Jordan totally nailed this beautiful song originally song by Roberta Flack and I think you really need to hear Roberta sing this Beautiful song as well ... Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4TVfJmcZdxpebc

[@davidwaite7861]

Look this song up it's just for fun I think you'll get a kick out of it The devil went down to Jamaica

[@michaelridgway5458]

If you really like harmony, you need to listen to Mother and Daughter Country singers, the Judds. I promise you will be glad you did.

[@bruceclark133]

Gorrrrrges.....YES

[@davidkettell6236]

I sometimes forget that everyone that reacts to music is less than half my age , i was thinking how can you not know this song but then realised that you were not even born. This absolute classic was number one when my wife and i were courting back in 72. Check out the original. FYI .Ii was written in 1957 by a British communist for his mistress .go figure , a commie could write a beautiful song ?

[@lannieharris7774]

It was Roberta flack

[@terrymigliorino8498]

There is a version of this using a video overlay of the movie 'Avatar' - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4aqmmRrrJprosU - , I believe this is the best version.

[@jwichman9]

I hope you check out the original by Roberta Flack

[@finnimini2866]

Please react to Stromae - Tous les mêmes. I love your reactions

[@hockemeyer1]

Roberta Flack is the original singer.

[@Marco-ns7ih]

Peggy Seeger is the original singer, 1957.

[@IMEveryTrueAmericanRU]

Great reaction, not my favorite Angelina try though.

[@tarabartee3424]

Try the Roberta Flack version. Ms Jordan is amazing, but she just missed the boat on this one.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Jordan did well with it. But Roberta's version is an all-time classic.

[@beachbumseaglass]

Hey Wait..... Is that your hair ? 🤔

[@danqueens1970]

what about the original. Roberta Flack the GOAT

[@ChuckRagland]

Sorry but this is the first one, from Angelina that I'm not impressed with. I mean she's doing a good job with it, it's just that NOTHING can touch Roberta flack singing this!!

[@JohnHug-rj2mj]

You don't know this song, are you kidding me, ware have bin, under a rock..!! Your black and you don't know who Roberta Flack is, WOW...!!!!!

[@randyhein7324]

Why would she steal a classic song from Roberta Flack and butcher it like she does with all the songs she steals? Absolutely no class

[@lutobravodaniel2189]

Your analysis is brilant!!! Bravissima!!!!!