“I Put A Spell On You” I connected to this but not the way I thought I would !

[@BobBlair99]

Allan! Wow! I really like you man. I’ve been following Angelina for a number of years now and began to get tired of the reactors because I couldn’t connect with their platform. But you have revived me. You’re not putting out any pretences or useless talking points you’ve found a wonderful balance in your reactions. You’re pure in your interaction with us. Angelina is off the charts incredible as are her whole family. Thank you sir for your much needed contribution 🙂♥️

[@alan-reacts65]

When I started my little channel it was with one idea , talk to one person and if its honest then that’s enough 😊 I always have the same idea say what I see and hear , I try to make it interesting for me as much as possible and if that makes sense to other music lovers then I’m happy 😊 thank you for your very kind words

[@ClandOp]

@@alan-reacts65 Yeah -- I think it's more fun to skip around. I suggest taking a look at her most recent content, including some of her live performances in L.A.

[@MarkHughson]

Not bad for a 9 year old. Take a fifties classic song by Screaming Jay Hawkins, arrange the music and then sing like a 40 year old jazz singer. This girl is a gift to us all. Welcome to Angelina's world.

[@robertpalmer9831]

Anything by Angelina, young or old is great. No matter how many times I listen she continues to surprise and delight me.❤

[@samuelmregister]

I've seen people react similarly- both because of the thematic nature of the song and that she's a freak of nature.

[@josephstimpfl4594]

To your point...there is a video of her working with these same musicians on another Jay Hawkins song, Portrait of a Man (she called her version Portrait of a Child). They called her "the boss." With great affection. I have seen several reactors who are musicians or producers be quite shocked by her control and professionalism.

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

I was going to recommend this too, to get a view of what goes on behind the scenes, and how she interacts with the musicians.

[@waldemarwojtan1717]

A barefoot princess with a hypnotic voice. She was only 9 years old when she performed this song. It is her tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, an American singer/songwriter. He wrote and performed it in 1956 and Angelina based her performance on the original, although she did make some subtle alterations to both lyrics and melody. As you continue your journey of discovering Angelina, you will come to realise that she does her own arrangements of most of the cover songs she sings. The differences may not be immediately discernible on first listening to them, but they are there. There may be a subtle change in tempo or tone, or more inflexion on some words, or a phrase may differ in pitch from the original. The amount of control that Angelina has over her voice cannot be measured. She never hurries a song. She sings in such a way that the emotions in the lyrics are felt by the listener. In this video did you notice:Angelina finishing some notes and handing them to the pianist, who smiled as he read them? They were her wishes (instructions) to the band how she wished therm to play the music. In the band, she was called a boss

[@jefftofte9419]

Angelina's mother Sara reportedly said that since she was eight, it was like living with a tiny adult in the house. You will love the book, keep in mind that much of it was taken verbatim from her diary at age 6. AGE SIX! I was astounded at the profound thoughts she expressed in the story. It's very emotional, I often get choked up when reading it. Enjoyed your reaction and looking forward to more Angelina on your channel.

[@zeuso.1947]

This is HER arrangement. Angelina plays piano and guitar. She worked with the band and earned the nickname "The Boss".

[@HusemR]

I start my day with her while drinking my coffee. Every day since allmost 9 years now. And at least every other day she manages to make me cry. She is imo the best singer on the planet. I am 71 y old and have never heard a singer like her in my whole life. Her voice touches my heart and cleanses my soul. Greetings from Germany.

[@alan-reacts65]

Greetings to a fellow music lover 😊

[@johnvasi]

I’ve been following Angelina for about six years. She is easily the best popular singer I’ve ever heard. And she is the best across many different genres, as you’ll see. There have been dozens of reactors who discover young AJ and say they are going to go chronologically. It doesn’t work. Angelina has so many incredible songs before age 10 that reactors can’t wait to hear her later songs. And when Angelina turned 10, her vocal ability exploded. You forget you’re listening to a very, very young child. The good news is that it doesn’t matter how you approach this. By title, by age, by genre-it’s all incredible. AJ is a jazz singer in her bones, and you’ll see that influence in many of her songs. Pick whatever you like, but my list of favorite Angelina songs has always included her America’s Got Talent performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. Her arrangement, her vocals, her emotion are just stunning. Watch what she can do at 13. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eTe4lobduagtksi=7KaTnl0Za8xhQbh3

[@rongotwalt4487]

Angelina Jordan got to you. that's it. She has got to all of us. You have become an angel and I guarantee you will follow her journey from when she was just in the crib at one and a half to 6:to 8: to 10: to 12 to 16 now at 18 years od and has griwn into a young, beautiful woman and a global superstar with so much talent, it just oozes out of her. Yes, she is a child prodigy and a musical genius from a very young age. She was able to mimic the great Blues artists of the past through her wonderful grandmother Mery playing these songs for her since she was a baby and if she was able to garner all these wonderful vocals into her own voice becoming her own unique person and can gravitate to any one of these great artists anytime she wants to and it's just is in her DNA. She is Jazz influenced and basically runs through her veins. I want to thank you for continuing your wonderful Journey with Angelina Jordan. All the Angels all over the world. appreciate your channel and I guarantee will follow you. Keep posting my friend. Only another 300 covers in originals to go. And you are much appreciated by the KZbin community. Have a great day. Sending much thanks from Canada ! 👍🇨🇦❤️

[@stillracer2514]

This is all Angelina's arrangement! She's a musical genius!

[@Halli50]

For anyone that has watched Jay Hawkin's original, this tribute to him by a barely 9-year old that arranged this performance herself is mind-blowing. Angelina's version is more melodic and has no shock-rock moments, but the way this little prodigy managed to pay honest tribute to this wild song is nothing less than spectacular.

[@peterstadelmeier]

Hi Alan, the arrangement is hers based on the original by Screaming Jay Hawkins from 1956, by the way she has always done her own arrangements since the beginning, that's why the bands affectionately call her "Boss" they all like playing with her because she is very respectful but also determined towards the musicians, it is done the way she wants it

[@erikcouvret]

Spectacular performance (never bores), great reaction! Thanks! 🙂

[@alan-reacts65]

My pleasure and thank you ☺️

[@rogercarriere4756]

She arranged this version, musical genius.

[@kevingood4644]

Alan you’re great! You really do know you’re subject..that’s clear to see..because of this I’m certain that within a short amount of time you’ll fully begin to appreciate the sheer genius that is Angelina Jordan. Subd for the journey.

[@alan-reacts65]

I hope to live up your your praise , and keep your subscription 😊👍😎

[@clones365]

I think the best way to follow her journey is to jump all over the place. It's impossible to go chronological. Many have tried, none have succeeded. Curiosity will get you. What does she sound like now? Rest assured that no matter the order, you will never be disappointed;) You can listen to 18 yr old Angelina then 8 yr old and be amazed and vice versa. It's not just the voice, the emotion she evokes, etc, but also the person she is;)

[@mysticheron]

I first discovered Angelina 4 years ago and have followed her every day since. At each age probably from when she was 10, I would wonder how it would even be possible for her to get any better. Then I see her a little older and I wonder again. She recently covered her own song "Bad Valentine". The original version was fantastic, but her jazzy cover of it is beyond magnificent. And once again I wonder "how is this even possible".

[@RobertDeMartin]

Alan, by all means it's okay to skip around. What you will find remarkable is after you listen to something she has recorded recently you may think it will affect something she recorded when she was younger, much younger. Forget that idea. Example: Whatever you listen to when she was 16-17-18 years old will be wonderful. And then, if you go back to when she was 8 years old and she sang 'What A Difference A Day Makes' at an outside gathering of thousands of people with a live band and adult backup singers, well, I think you know where I'm going. In essence, Alan, you're listening to an artist who interprets the message of love in a song and with her soulfulness she is able to convey the feeling of love to you with her voice and, I know this sounds crazy, but her age doesn't interfere with any of that. She captures us and we travel with her into a space where nothing else matters except listening to her sing 'for us'. Yes, she doesn't sing to us, she sings 'for us'.

[@robertbiron]

I like that and it's so true, she sings 'for us.

[@McDevittMike]

This is the most astonishing video I've seen this century. I knew she was good after seeing her NGT performances, but after wondering how a child could even have heard of this song, I said to myself 'Oh c'mon, Are you kidding me?'. She was NOT kidding.! Angelina is the best, no question. 😎

[@angelastant6554]

It will take you a while for sure, but worth watching/listening to everything she has put out there. Great honest reaction!

[@steinarhatlen2622]

Best female singer on Earth.

[@alan-reacts65]

I love the fans and everyone being passionate 😎

[@robertsilva631]

For I Put A Spell On You - Angelina was 9 years old - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes "her wishes" and it is read by the recording producer/engineer. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHJZKdpmdJ1mM0

[@patrickwilliams8106]

I liked your reaction i think its good to get an appreciation of Angelina's development but also i think you need to hear how she sounds now and also experience her exceptional talent for song writing

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

The key is knowing that the band called her "The Boss". Her arrangement, the video shows her last minute changes being written and passed on.

[@zeuso.1947]

Strictly chronological is an overwhelming volume.

[@alan-reacts65]

The consensus is that and I’m ok with that and thankfull for the channels input 😊

[@elmeromero303]

I can't tell how many times i saw her exceptional Masterpieces. It's like watching some Masterpieces of fine Art. Everytime you will discover other details and understand it, when you know then the background Story of the Artist. After watching many of her Videos again and again, and been stunned every time i realized that its obsolete to ask "how in the world is this possible". It is like it is, you can't explain Genius 😇❤ thank you, looking forward for more.

[@davidgrainger7717]

Jump to her 10 year old “feeling good” with an orchestra and it will show her immense development in 1 year. Great comments🎉❤

[@jackieheald5522]

Start with her 4 performances from Norway got talent in 2014. She was seven years old when that started and she won at eight years old after these performances jump back-and-forth to her most recent and then back when she was younger

[@albertstern1945]

Actually she is self taught and does her own arrangements. No one in her family is musical, although her Grandma introduced her to Jazz.

[@Membwayne]

She will continue to surprise you no matter how you listen and whichever way you listen, I'll be watching! She's a wonderful artist and an even more wonderful human. Have fun!

[@AnthonyScott-n4c]

as long as you know your not a weirdo it makes it easier to appreciate

[@alan-reacts65]

Agreed 👍

[@ckh57]

Back and forth as she has so much hear you will always be behind, and you will be years trying to keep up with her .

[@alan-reacts65]

I hear you 😎👍

[@trapspamalot]

From what I have gathered, she largely acts as her own producer. In the studio she is known as "the boss". At the opening of this video you see her putting the finishing touches on the arrangement and the band directors reaction to it. Absolutely a phenomenal talent ! I am so happy that my life and her life had some overlap and that I am able to witness this before I die. I have been involved with music on both sides of the glass for over 60 years and have watched the decline of the music industry. This gives me hope.

[@alan-reacts65]

Ive had my involvement in the development and production process but I stepped away , good producers will always get the best from an artist , I listened to Rick Reuben who basically said “ I’m not an expert but I can tell what works and what’s next “ that’s a huge paraphrase, but if AJ is fostering that environment, she will at the very least have the ability to make music she wants 😎 thank you for sharing and getting me to ramble 😂👍

[@christophersmith2793]

Angelina actually arranged this rendition herself, she is paying tribute to Hawkins, Angelina is commanding this performance she is the boss,Angelina arranges all her own performances, great reaction thanks 🙏

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@jojomurphy-qw2vq]

😊

[@jeffthebeeguy]

There is a video of her rehearsing "Portrait of a Man". There is an enhanced version with subtitles but the original has been removed and I can not find an isolated version. I will leave you a link to a reaction of it and if you wish you could read them with no sound so you know what she is telling the band members as she is giving some instructions during these. Perhaps someone is aware of an isolated copy of this and will send you a link. Just fyi the opening video is of her rehearsal of "Le Boheme" and is heartwarming and my favorite "video" of her.

[@pjg58x]

At the beginning of the video you see her writing notes on a price of paper. Apparently the band director said that they were her last minute “wishes”. Basically some changes to the arrangement.

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you I did wonder 😊

[@John-fk3rv]

I tried to listen chronologically, and I pretty much did, but my curiosity got the better of me, and I did listen to new ones as they came out, then went back to chronological order. I think you should listen to whatever calls to you at the time. There is no right or wrong order in my opinion. They are ALL mandatory listens and you will appreciate them whatever you choose to do. I'd recommend the Norways Got Talent next.

[@davelegget1000]

thank you . very astute observation .

[@dirkdegraw4165]

Great observations and comments Alan. This young artist is a once in a generation talent. She often performs songs that are well beyond her lived experience but she is able to convince the listener that she has been there. It’s a gift she shares with the world. I recommend you jump between current and young AJ. It would take too long to go chronologically. Enjoying your journey. Thanks.

[@alan-reacts65]

Dirk 😊 it seems to be the consensus of you guys here in the channel that going along chronological is to much but going backwards to present works for all .. I hope so because it’s most likely the way I will go forward 😊👍

[@stevenhambek846]

@@alan-reacts65you can learn so much from her NGT VIDEOS because all four judges understand what a gift Angelina is. Therefore I strongly suggest that you make sure to watch each performance completely through. Make sure to listen to videos WITH SUBTITLES. Please, the judges comments are crucial as are Angelinas responses. By the way Angelina has preformed in GREAT BRITAIN many times. For Quince Jones’ birthday singing Fly me to the moon at the o2 arena at 12 years old. Amazing performance.

[@Christian-DH]

🎉🎉🎉 In the beginning, we see Angelina that morning, rewriting her lyrics. She gave them to the producer, and then we saw them on the music stand. Amazing talent on the fly. Most of her recordings at home are one-time events, perfect right out of the gate. There's an interview that's available where her guitarist, Ivan Mendez, tells just how life in Angelina's home looked like. Ivan also confessed how he would get lost in her🎉🎉🎉 singing, forgetting where he was and what he was doing. The interviewer, Alan Papier, is a long-term follower to Angelina's history and performances. It would be interesting for you to record your reaction to it, even if you never release it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKa0qqdoiZiUr6csi=G5YKd_4Gzfy9Ft7L 🎉🎉🎉

[@annc9660]

I was in my 20's when I watched S. jay do this on the tv, in my 20's...........Super reaction to Angelina.

[@newtron9]

Your angle/viewpoint on this production was spot on. Nice job, great reaction and thanks!

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you for your kind words 😎

[@keithserafy]

I think you should jump around & listen to songs that you know & like at various ages, as well as her originals. The chronological thing is great, but it just takes too long & meanwhile she keeps dropping new originals & covers. When you were speaking about child singers like Judy Garland, she came on the scene with World-wide acclaim at the age of 16. Angelina did that at 7! If the Elvis song you are reacting to next is Suspicious Minds, she is 16 in that, for comparison. I recommend you listen to her latest release of her original song, Bad Valentine, that she co-wrote & performed with songwriter/producer/ pianist Toby Gad. The original version is more in the style of a power pop song that is amazing, but the Piano Diaries version is very jazzy/bluesy that is very melancholic, nuanced & emotional. It's a Masterpiece & many "Angels," including me, think it's her best performance, to date. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3RaoeXn9iosM0

[@antonionoperi2333]

I enjoyed your reaction to young Miss Angelina Jordan 😊 well done

[@alan-reacts65]

@@antonionoperi2333 thank you ☺️

[@josephstimpfl4594]

As to how to approach her...there is no right way. But with your knowledge and expertise, l would do one of her performances each year chronologically because you clearly will be able to comment on her phenomenal growth as a musician.

[@stevenhambek846]

There is a wonderful video where Angelina is jamming with the band on another j Hawkins song called portrait of a man. You will get an answer to your question how she works with the world class musicians. Angelina reimagined the song with the title portrait of a child. Loved your reaction to IPASOY IN Every aspect and I’m really happy you found Angelina. She is an important and true artist of the highest order. My opinion. I love all her originals and we are getting close to 20 originals already and she is only 18 years old. Amazing child. Thank God for her incredible family, especially her mother Sara and grandmother Mery. Peace out and enjoy the ride.

[@alan-reacts65]

20 Original tracks ! Wow 😮 well I’m so happy I’m going to get to hear them and even more excited that I’m able to share them with everyone 😊

[@stevenhambek846]

@ when you add songs written for her and songs she is the first person to sing along with her co-writen songs very close to 20. Really looking forward to seeing you again.

[@jeffthebeeguy]

@@alan-reacts65 There is an enhanced version with subtitles but the original has been removed and I can not find an isolated version. I will leave you a link to a reaction of it and if you wish you could read them with no sound and cover the rest of the video so you know what she is telling the band members as she is giving some instructions during these. Perhaps someone is aware of an isolated copy of this and will send you a link. Just fyi the opening video is of her rehearsal of "Le Boheme" and is heartwarming and my favorite "video" of her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDQha16mdyXrJY

[@jojomurphy-qw2vq]

You should go by one of the Angels “Best Of” playlists. She had 200 something videos, and who knows how many TikTok

[@Hundhammer]

I'd jump between different ages and stages of her career...

[@poolhallshark]

👌👍👍

[@roddiener1235]

This is her arrangement, the musicians there called her 'The Boss'.

[@alan-reacts65]

Wow 😮

[@keithserafy]

The paper she handed to the director were her last-minute changes to the arrangement, or as she refers to them as her "wishes."

[@I_scribbles]

​@alan-reacts65 yup most of all her songs is her arrangement. Or she tells the musicians how to she wants it played by making the sound with her mouth. By 11,12 she started composing her own, starting with my all time favorite song "What is Life" the live acoustic will take you to a place of peace!

[@capstan50g]

Great reaction! This version is hands-down my favorite of all the great versions, including the original. Angelina's emotional authenticity comes from deep within and is amazing to listen to. I'd say enjoy her music however you want, in the order you want. :)

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you ☺️

[@osovagabundo1]

She's known to engineers as a one take queen. Many of her home videos are one take efforts

[@pirobot668beta]

You know what else came out in 1956? Me!

[@alan-reacts65]

A good year 😊👍👊🏼

[@anway1953]

At this age she already has professional mindset. Walks in gives them notes of changes she made and sings like that and then leaves. They nicknamed her' the Boss'

[@dianeemanuel8541]

This is her arrangement ❤

[@lindaadams4831]

Totally arranged by Angelina......vocals and orchestration. She`s the boss !!!!

[@hichembarrak]

Not bad for a 9-year-old who made the arrangement for this performance. And by the way, Angelina was not looking at the camera as you suggested, but at the band.

[@encrypter46]

Thank you for a very unique reaction.

[@alan-reacts65]

@@encrypter46 thank you for your kind words 😊

[@yves2932]

Her grandma documented much of the early years, including backstage. Here's an early rehearsal, I think for NGT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eITQXqKDnLt2pZo That channel is her Grandma's and has plenty of backstage clips.

[@andyschnell58]

Alan, I greatly enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I am posting my comments 22 hours after your uploaded this video and there are already 166 comments. Angelina's angels (fans) are highly passionate about Angelina's music and who she is as a human being, very humble and empathic. I learned about her 4.5 years ago and her music improved the quality of my life more than I can express. The major improvement was, her music allowed me to properly grieve the loss of loved ones. It took some months of listening but she broke down the huge wall I had constructed.

[@alan-reacts65]

Allowing yourself to heal and being braced enough to share that story 😊 I can’t add more but I can and will promise that I will always try to be honest 😊👍

[@andyschnell58]

@@alan-reacts65 I had always preferred to listen to rock, but listened to a wide variety of music in my life. Angelina came into my life when I needed her music the most. A couple months later, I learned of The Warning, a rock power trio of 3 sisters from Monterrey, Mexico. All 3 sisters are prodigies and now at ages 24, 22 and 19, just completed their tour to support their 4th album. Here is a link to the first video I watched. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2eVhImsgdxsfKssi=irq4xIvZoZvBHrzE

[@monaboutet6863]

I love that you mentioned Judy Garland!

[@alan-reacts65]

I love Judy Garland 😊👍

[@donnilloyd1355]

IMO, she is a Prodigy, because only a Prodigy can Mimic such great artist at the tender age of 9 and younger. I said 2 years ago that she was mimicking Scream'in Jay and got backlash for it. And then they heard what I had heard and apologized. It takes great talent to Mimic somebody and do it in their own way. And that is why I say Prodigy AND Mimic, both. Great Post

[@user-gv4cx7vz8t]

@@donnilloyd1355 You'll get by better with "emulate." It conveys sophisticated recreation from a new POV. When she emulates, she respects, pays tribute and sometimes improves while putting her own stamp on the music. I wish there was an even better word, but here we are.

[@alan-reacts65]

@user-gv4cx7vz8t point taken abd absorbed 😎👍

[@donnilloyd1355]

@@user-gv4cx7vz8t Just saying the SAME THING others have said. Mimic. Never heard anyone use the word emulate. IMO it just opinion either way. But thx

[@merimichelle541]

Great reaction, she can play multiple instruments, she is just so musically talented.

[@IgorBzovski]

Alan, i love your reaction! Every word you said about Angelina is what i feel about her. Anyway, hello from Serbia 🇷🇸!❤

[@terryfelton2208]

You asked for it! Angelina working with these same players on another Jay Hawkins song "Portrait of a Man." She changes the title and lyric to reflect her as the narrator in the story, but you will see her leading the crew through her approach to this song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHJZKdpmdJ1mM0si=Qte9o5GpcbItmbbI

[@alan-reacts65]

@@terryfelton2208 I’m so grateful ☺️ now I’m going to save the link and I’m tempted to make the reaction now 😊

[@stevenhambek846]

@@alan-reacts65 yes please do. English is not used and no subtitles. Angelina is a genius and speaks at least three languages. She is helping the band adjust the note to a higher tone and on the fly changes the ending too amazing for me to express correctly. The family, Sara is setting nearby as always being her shield. Shield is the title of one of her originals dedicated to her mother/family.

[@alan-reacts65]

@ I hear you my friend 😊👍

[@pjg58x]

I’ve actually seen a version of the video that does have captioning but have no idea what channel it is from.

[@jeffthebeeguy]

@@alan-reacts65 There is an enhanced version with subtitles but the original has been removed and I can not find an isolated version. I will leave you a link to a reaction of it and if you wish you could read them with no sound so you know what she is telling the band members as she is giving some instructions during these. Perhaps someone is aware of an isolated copy of this and will send you a link. Just fyi the opening video is of her rehearsal of "Le Boheme" and is heartwarming and my favorite "video" of her. You could even cover the video as well and just read the subtitles. I will put this message in general comment section to be more visible.

[@ronraskind]

Thank you for your insightful reaction and comments. Although you may have seen some of this, it never hurts to review. Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became one of the youngest ever vocalists to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest jazz recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which is only her third language! She is a true prodigy. She is now 18, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, Even though she may not have experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records when she was 14. She was not widely promoted for a few years, as her family wanted to allow her a normal childhood. However, things have changed since she graduated school in the past year. She released two original music video singles from Republic Records, Love Don't Let Me Go, and Now I'm the Fool, coinciding with her new six song EP called Old Enough. She performed two shows in Las Vegas in February, and also performed Unchained Melody at the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo last December. She performed in Los Angeles in September. She is currently working with Toby Gad, a multi Grammy award-winning producer and composer, and has released two songs. If I were a boy, originally by Beyoncé, and Bad Valentine, which was officially released at her September 20th concert in LA. We believe a world tour could be in the making to coincide with the release of an album. Here is a semi-chronological KZbin playlist for Angelina of over 200 songs, beginning with 16 performances including originals, her EP, and a few specialty songs. Then it starts chronologically beginning with Gloomy Sunday from Norway's Got Talent. kzbin.info/aero/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc&si=HrEm55lV164yKJqu Here is an extended playlist of approximately 400 performances compiled and categorized, thanks to mosttodo10. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6mzmqijjqmSqJIsi=anjDyUnXdkPjCEf0 Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may makes many people emotional. It is related to a promise she made to herself and to the world when she was only 6 years old. She was traveling in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own favorite shoes. Angelina ask the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a doctor, but she could not because she had to take care of her siblings. She asked Angelina the same question and Angelina said I want to sing for the world. The young girl said she would pray for Angelina. Since then, Angelia has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She even stated at 8 years old that she would be donating her winnings from Norway's Got Talent to charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing a special bond. Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. She is a messenger of love, light, and hope, wrapped in a blanket of humility. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world to spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love. Please continue to include in your description the artist Official Channel as well as the original video, if you have not already done so. Verbally encouraging your viewers to like comment and subscribe to yours and the artists' videos and channels boosts subscriptions and algorithms for both of you.

[@alan-reacts65]

I will always do my best to encourage everyone to at least go support an artist or give recognition, I’m just a reactor not a creator and that’s how it should be 😊 I’ve pinned your comment 😎

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

I encourage everyone to buy her book. The proceeds all go to charity. Go to her official site, not her official KZbin site. I'd include the link, but KZbin removes comments with non-KZbin embedded links. /book The English version is only available in digital format and is sometimes unavailable. It was when I checked the first time, but then when I checked back, I was able to purchase it. I can understand why the printed version might be sold out, but not why the digital version isn't always available. I've been told that some people have been able to order the hard copy through their bookstore, but it is not in English.

[@ronraskind]

Thanks for that suggestion. I agree. I actually have owned the digital version for three or four years now. The hard copy was being discontinued as I think the store was closing. I have heard rumblings that the printed version is available again But I don't know for sure.

[@alan-reacts65]

@ if I can find the paper I will 😊

[@jmpmusva]

Love that last note. Just hop around and enjoy. She has so many amazing videos, but not everything is amazing. But she does have a few dozen songs that are the reason she became pretty famous. Some are the best versions of a particular song Like "Bang Bang" on NGT. She outsings Adele doing Adele. Not because she's louder, It's her phrasing and emotional maturity. Like this song, She understood the assignment! It's a little over the top (unless you've heard/seen Screaming Jay's version.) but her devotion and professional demeanor is remarkable. She sounds like a child, but has the ear for understanding the artist she covering. Like a child with 40 years of experience. Her ability to edit a song is another thing she excels at. Her biggest challenge...being a singer during a time when the world is into mindless, dancing performances. Some...many... like that current trend. Most older people were exposed to remarkable artist for decades. We have an ear for true talent. We were lucky to grow up during that timeframe. Because of that, she's loved by older people. True music heads.

[@alan-reacts65]

I’m very wrll versed on the song and the original and I agree because us older heads have experienced more music we can or we maybe can differentiate dross from good .. I’m definitely going to enjoy my time on this journey and yes I’d be suspicious of anyone who says all 200 songs are so amazing .. but I hope to at least find out 😊

[@nyimaljh]

Great, thanks! It's fine to jump around different ages, just don't neglect her offerings before 2016 and earlier because she's phenomenal in every one of them. I actually like the stuff before last January better than what's been released this year. Go figure...

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Alan, you saw her arranging the whole thing.....at 9 years old!!!!!

[@robertsilva631]

If you want to explore Angelina's back story - you should watch and react to the 20min documentary: Angelina Jordan - Born to Sing - The Early Years - you will find out things about Angelina and her family that you might not have expected: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHaZqWyMbaihr9k

[@williambryant2851]

Hello Alan, very interesting reaction, with certain considerations that other reactors don't go into. The part that I would like to address is that of course there is no way to go through over 200 songs and total chronological order to try to get into what this prodigy is all about. When I would suggest is that you do it on the chronological level but in a way that expediates the experience. What I would suggest is that you pick at least two songs from each year of her development two songs from when she was 8, two songs from when she was 9, two songs from when she was 10, and so on. Now that way you would be exposing yourself, and going on what would be surely a wonderful journey without the taking a year to do so. Doing it in a way that I am suggesting would let you see her development and she begins to grow because she literally will in front of your eyes get better, and better, and better as she develops her talent. The first thing you might appreciate is that as a child she is literally the one who is forcing and working on her development. This in itself shows a very sophisticated approach to her own personal development, and it is astounding. I have a few suggestions on some of the songs and the order of her development though as you go through the journey there may be things that will catch your eye that you might want to listen to. Initially I don't think it's good to go from her young start to where she is now because that is missing the astounding stages of her development, and I do mean they all are astounding. One of the main things you'll see about this young artist is her absolute courageousness and how she attacks her art of performing. She is fearless and the things that she will push herself to try because it always turns out in her accomplishing and moving to the next level in her art. Here are some chronological suggestions of the songs that show her development through her younger years. And I would strongly suggest that you go through some of those before you move on to where she is now because believe me her journey is absolutely as impressive as her destination of where she is now. Angelina sings summertime at the age oAngelina sings summertime at the age of 8. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_Td6Z5g7CtfMk&si=W9dXHc634MPsnN37f 8. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_Td6Z5g7CtfMk&si=W9dXHc634MPsnN37 Angelina sings what a difference a day makes at the age of 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnRnImbrdmih9k&si=TOm5Dk6pIpXQvbBT Angelina sings feeling Good at the age of 10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnOcn9jqKx9rpo&si=5aI6RgHKGdZ2V08P Angelina sings I'm still holding out for you at the age of 10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqebnp15nZqcn6c&si=44iO91ji2sl64xVv Angelina sings cry me a River at the age of 11 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqxmJ2cp8hkmrM&si=zoHh2Q19O3Cv_jyp Angelina sings this is a man's world at the AIDS of 11 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnbQaKd9p898gc0&si=H5gYh9Q6Ato8KXN1 Angelina sings her original song Shield at the age of 12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU&si=nEuSUrJeMTgnci1k Angelina sings fly me to the Moon at Quincy Jones' 86th birthday celebration kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7OqKKnirOBoac&si=Ke6C0Bzxb2FtTtAy Angelina sings Bohemian Rhapsody at 13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eTe4lobduagtk&si=HY_benD_Xwa4uHa6 Angelina sings Goodbye yellow brick road at 13 years old kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomyfqahnLNrrZY&si=hgGq9LYpmarn5fgA Angelina sings her original song A million Miles apart at 15 years old. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzbp6qrj5yie68&si=wmV-saYpB1y2bveQ

[@anthony7400]

Do whatever pleases you sequence wise. Everything she has done is great. The only thing you will find whether current or older is sometimes the recording is from a cell phone and she still shines through, but we all would prefer proper recordings of it all. Enjoy.

[@alanschechterly245]

Another spell was cast by 9yo Angelina. Let’s analyze the video: 1st you see how small and cute she is. 2nd you see she is barefoot (story below) 3rd You see her making her “Wish List” of suggested changes to the song. 4th the band leader taking note of the changes. 5th Angelina is holding a candle with “Screemin’ Jay Hawkin’s (original artist 1956) picture on it. 6th the old soul in her voice. She is the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina wrote and her Grandmother illustrated a book about why she sings barefoot. She was on a trip to Iran where her grandmother is from and met a street girl weighing people for money. Angelina sat and talked with the girl. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, a doctor but that it could never happen. Angelina told her to never give up hope. The girl complimented Angelina on her shoes and Angelina noticed her scarred bare feet so she gave them to her, and the little girl told Angelina she would pray for her every day. Angelina sings barefoot to this day to remind herself (and the world) that there are still children in need. All book proceeds go to charity.

[@fredneecher1746]

Thank you, I really enjoyed your comments. One thing I want to mention is that when you saw the musical director at the beginning looking at a score, he was looking at Angelina's "wishes" for changes to the arrangement. You still see a young girl, but pretty soon the sheer scale of her talent will obscure all that. What next? Maybe Feeling Good with the Livestream Tilbake, at age 10. Maybe Fly Me To The Moon for the opening of Quincey Jones' 85th birthday concert when she was 12, or maybe Million Miles, her own song, from when she was 14. Just a suggestion.

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you ☺️

[@boz352]

Excellent review and reaction, Alan. Looking forward to your reactions to the some 200+ covers and originals that are lying in wait for your next. Angelina will continue to amaze both as a person, and her very obvious talent as a singer.

[@Hundhammer]

[@DaveJonesVideo]

She wasn't following an arrangement from the producer. It was her arrangement. In the beginning when she was writing on the paper, that was her notes on the arrangement. The man reading her notes was the director

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you ☺️

[@dianeemanuel8541]

I hear a bluster jazziier version of SJH. I can hear his influence in there

[@alan-reacts65]

That’s a good observation, I’m struggling to see why it’s not 😊😎👍

[@CYNTHIADYCUS-be5xm]

Listen to her latest official video "Bad Valentine" & then you can go wherever you like from there !!!

[@alan-reacts65]

Have snuck into my house 😂 honestly and this is a first .. next is ..

[@lindaadams4831]

start at Norway`s got talent !

[@timradde4328]

Anyone doing an Angelina review will immediately attract subscribers. It's just a well known fact. I myself enjoy seeing people react to the first time hearing her.

[@alan-reacts65]

It’s been ( for me ) an avalanche of subscribers 😊👍

[@tracireed5028]

She is the best thing that will ever happen to you

[@mikehaun5690]

To my knowledge, no reactor has been able to go through Angelina's catalogue of songs in chronological order .. they all break and skip forward. FYI, the band members for IPASOY lovingly called her "the boss".

[@alan-reacts65]

I’ve put together a strategy that might work 😊 let’s see how you guys go with it on my next reaction 😊

[@mikehaun5690]

@@alan-reacts65 However you choose will be right for you. Angelina has the same effect on us at any age or any genre.

[@tomwhite4736]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍❤

[@edschultheis9537]

I think that you should jump around in the years, listening to Angelina. There are just too many great songs that she has released in the past two or three years to wait an entire year or two to listen to them.

[@alan-reacts65]

I agree ☝️ 👍😊 thank you

[@johnbattles1002]

The musicians are awesome! But in my opinion, it’s not so much that Angelina is working with world class musicians. It’s that the musicians are working with world class Angelina! At nine years old, she arranged this herself. You can also see her putting the finishing touches to paper and the conductor reading them at the video’s beginning. These musicians fell in love with her and affectionately gave her a nickname - “ The Boss”! 😁

[@alan-reacts65]

Valid observation 😊, but I just like to give credit to things like see 😊

[@terrymigliorino8498]

For more information on Angelina’s history, see Angelina Jordan’s Wikipedia Page - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelina_Jordan Below is a list of my recommendations for doing reactions to Angelina Jordan. 1. For the initial shock you should start with ‘I Put A Spell On You’ She was 9 years old when she did this. The link for this song is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU 2. The next song you should react to is an Elvis cover ‘Suspicious Minds’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXFfJuhmMqFZpI - this will show you how her voice and presence has developed. 3. To follow her growth react to the following songs in order: At age 6 - ‘I Who Have Nothing’ her first time in a studio - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu0i354pbuUm9U At age 7 - 8; Norway's Got Talent - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTKhJulbt6Zbpo At age 8 ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ -kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITJmHZ_fMlqoZY At age 10 ‘Feeling Good’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnOcn9jqKx9rpo At age 11 ‘I’m A Fool To Want You’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjbYZegjbmLh80 She also did this during Norway’s Got Talent, but she did it A Capella. At age 12 There are two songs of note here: ‘Shield’ which is one of her originals - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU She was invited to perform at Quincy Jones’ 85th birthday in London she sang what is sort of her anthem (she has sung throughout the years many times). This is the rehearsal for the show but it is excellent - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7OqKKnirOBoac At Age 13 she performed two songs on America’s Got Talent - and one other song of note - ‘I Have Nothing’ is a tribute to Whitney Houston - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XGp6mFa6dmf9E On AGT ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for which she got the Golden Buzzer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eTe4lobduagtk On AGT ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ in the finals - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomyfqahnLNrrZY - but she didn’t win. A lot of people are upset about that, but I think it’s the best thing that happened to her. At Age 16 she has three new covers. The newest and the best is an Elvis cover ‘Suspicious Minds’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXFfJuhmMqFZpI She has released a new version of I Have Nothing - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4mTmGxvn7NlbLc - which is probably the best song she has done so far. The other is ‘My Funny Valentine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIjMfYKkfa-Mrsk Angelina dropped her latest song on May 5th 2023 it is the first song off her new album which will be out soon. The name of the song is ‘Love Don’t Let Me Go’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4aZiIyVr52Jq5o - She wrote the song and in an interview said that all of the songs on the new album will be songs she wrote and had a major part in their arrangements. The current song that is number 1 on my playlist is Unchanged Melody kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqnHpnqJn6Z9edE , this performance is at the Nobel Piece Prize presentation. She has done several Adel covers and one other song of note - ‘Million Miles’ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzbp6qrj5yie68 - this is an original that she wrote in honor of her grandfather after he passed away. It is also the first song released under her contract with Republic Records. Rusty Shackelford has a KZbin playlist that includes all of her videos, including TikTok and Instagram. I have a playlist of Angelina's videos which is approaching 400,000 views (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.) The secon best song she has out there now is If I Were A Boy ((Piano Diaries by Toby Gad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vVXnWcirZloKc The best song she has released is Bad Valentine (Piano Diaries} kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3RaoeXn9iosM0

[@alan-reacts65]

So grateful ☺️

[@Suevee911]

No she is the one it’s all her. The studio band didn’t even know her & she wrote the sax solo.

[@osovagabundo1]

Wait til you hit all the Hallmark songs of her at 10. She really finds her voice and not so much great mimicking.

[@sonjajelinski921]

Go back and forth. You are in for awesome journey.

[@alan-reacts65]

That’s been the general consensus 😎😊👍

[@jamescanole3940]

Great review. Thanks from Boston!

[@alan-reacts65]

Boston MA ? Or uk ? And thank you ☺️

[@jamescanole3940]

@@alan-reacts65 Boston, MA. I didn't know there was a Boston in the UK. I should have realized it. We have every other UK city name here in the US. I'm looking forward to your next AJ review. Thanks.

[@alan-reacts65]

@ it’s in Lincolnshire which is known as the flatlands 😊 Google Lincoln cathedral it’s magnificent 😎 and I’m pulling together a shortlist for my next AJ reaction .. something a little different in my approach I think 🤔 😎

[@jamescanole3940]

@@alan-reacts65 I just watched your 'Spell' review of AJ, again. Your facial reaction when you saw AJ holding the candle with Jay Hawkin's photo reminded me of a comment I meant to make yesterday when I saw your review of her Suspicious Mind performance. There's a behind-the-scene video of AJ moments before the actual video starts. Just off camera from her there's a small table and on it a framed photo of Elvis. AJ has great respect for those who came before and inspired her. I loved your Suspicious Mind video, as well. Thanks for the info on the UK's Boston. I'll check out that cathedral. I'm a photographer and love old architecture. Thankfully, we have a lot of it here in my Boston, too....though not as much as over there! I was there in 1983....saw London, Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge and Bath. I still have hundreds of photo slides from the trip. Until next time!

[@alan-reacts65]

@ you have absolutely visited some of the great gems we have , I’m also photography obsessed and travelled the states , stayed sub Tropical in Costa Rica .. and thank you for the info shared 😊

[@douglasdennett4583]

"Everything is magical when you see see it with your heart.!!!" Author Unknown [ Miss. Angelina Jordan Angel Fan's Family ] DD.

[@anitaherbert1037]

You will be shocked to know their are no singers or musicians in Angelinas family.. but her grandmother who looked after Angelina whilst her mother worked was a famous painter and always had music on as she painted, usually jazz. So baby Angelina was bathed in all the greats from a small baby. If you watch ANGELINA JORDAN 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING. You can see a one and a half year old baby Angelina singing with a mike and diva attitude.

[@alan-reacts65]

Thank you for sharing 😎 I’m always really grateful 👍😊

[@edschultheis9537]

Angelina's grandmother Mery is shown very briefly in your video at 3:51.

[@alan-reacts65]

😊👍

[@deniseperryman2814]

HI ALAN IM DENISE FROM YORKSHIRE. YOU HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED TO ME AND IM GLAD YOU WERE. THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY TO POST ANGELINA. SHES THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD IN MY OPINION. IM 71 NOW AND IVE LOVED MANY FEMALE SINGERS IN MY TIME,BUT NEVER ONE LIKE ANGELINA.SHES IN A CLASS OF HER OWN . YOU HAVE SUCH A LONG WAY TO GO YET,BUT I CAN PROMISE YOU ONE THING YOU WILL ENJOY EVERY SINGLE SECOND. GREAT REACTION 💓DENISE FROM YORKSHIRE 💓

[@alan-reacts65]

Hi Denise , welcome , and full disclosure 😊 my mom was a Yorkshire lass 😊😊 but to your point , I just like to enjoy music , the first reason the rest is just my brain not bring able to rest 😎

[@deniseperryman2814]

@ Hi Alan. It’s really nice to talk to a Northerner for a change. I’m so glad your mum was a Yorkshire lass like me . I can guarantee that if you start going down the rabbit hole of Angelina you will never get to the end . I’ve followed her for just over 10yrs now and she’s coming out with her own material all the time now. Her latest original song is called .BAD VALENTINE SHE WROTE IT THROUGH A SAD BREAKUP SHE HAD . YOU WILL NEVER GO WRONG WITH ANGELINA. SHE ALWAYS DELIVERS. ELVIS IS MY KING 🤴 AND ANGELINA IS MY QUEEN 🫅. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. CATCH YOU LATER 💞💞💞

[@user-gv4cx7vz8t]

A bit different kind of reaction to this, but that's all right, because they're all unique---the songs and the reactors! We can't think of her only as a child, for that would lead to hopeless confusion. Was young Mozart only a child? Genius makes its own rules, and we must go along for the ride. These amazing session musicians called her The Boss. As pros they learned more quickly than most who they were dealing with. When we trust our own instincts the heart quickly brings tne disbelieving mind to heel!

[@alan-reacts65]

But to open the conversation up ( if I may ) Mozart whilst a genius did not live in a worid of instant internet approval or lack of ? No record labels trying to commodify every angle of the product ? But when we ( consumers) stay subjective then it’s a good idea to follow the path to see if it works for you 😊 I hope that makes sense …

[@user-gv4cx7vz8t]

@alan-reacts65 It does make sense. With Angelina I took time to search for her unofficial videos, including reactions, and don't to this day rely on anyone else's list. At my age I refuse to rely on any opinion maker or trendsetter to decide my likes and dislikes!

[@hilda4848]

I wish you could react To her singing I Who Have Nothing when she was 6 years old. There were a few who covered it, one being Tom Jones. It shows her talent and range even then. Love your reaction!!!

[@alan-reacts65]

I’ve screen shot this 😊

[@scottdarden3091]

I'm an Angel and yes the Angels will help you grow your subscribers, but I'm also a Home Fry and the Home Fries will also help you grow. Pick a Home Free song. I'd suggest Man Of Constant Sorrow. Remember Home Free is completely A Capella no instrument. Except occasionally when collaborating with other artists. Elizabeth is a Home Fry also she has done one on one interviews with their members.