Old Enough at Last | Angelina Jordan | Fan Tribute | News/Updates since Sept 2023 Publication

This fan tribute video was inspired by, and dedicated to, Angelina Jordan, AND her many passionate, adoring and longtime fans. Her fans had been waiting, patiently, for what seemed like forever for her to release her first record-label album or EP, which was finally released in July 2023 - AT LAST! - and is called Old Enough.
Just before the EP was released, it occurred to me that the Etta James classic At Last (which Angelina has covered several times) fit the moment. I modified the lyrics and posted them on a couple of Facebook fan clubs and got a positive response ... and fellow Angel Peter Hormell suggested it be sung. I ended up recording myself, with a karaoke track of the music, and uploaded it (call it Version 1.0) to KZbin - my first time ever singing publicly. Angelina has a way of inspiring her fans to be better people, and for me, to be creative and step outside my comfort zone. Version 1.0 is available elsewhere on this channel.
Thinking the song deserved better, I got the idea to see if some other fans and reactors might agree to join in a collaborative video, singing the lyrics - and they did! Peter and I knew we needed someone with video editing skills, and contacted Pontus Osterlin (Wrapped in a Warm Blanket podcast, and a reactor himself) and he agreed to take part, and Pontus suggested this could be done in a Zoom-like ‘choir’. So our 3-person team worked over several weeks to put this together - it was a challenge, but such a joy, and Pontus is, literally, AMAZING.
Along the way, we thought that it might be nice to have real accompaniment, and fortunately Ludger Funke agreed to play piano - he is also amazing, as you can see in the video. Also throughout, I kept tweaking and improving the lyrics, and at one point Zoemi Nelson ably assisted in getting them to the final version.
THANK YOU to ALL who participated. And most of all, thank you to Angelina for being the incredible, inspiring, hard-working artist and loving soul that you are.
The KZbin version was published on a very special day - September 22, 2023, the day of Angelina’s first ever US concert as a headliner, and several of us who took part watched the premiere over breakfast in Portsmouth New Hampshire, after just having met one another for the first time.
The original KZbin version of this video can be found here:
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Pontus later created a Tiktok version of this fan tribute, in early November, 2023, which can be found here:
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As noted in the above video, and memorably for me and all participants - later that month Angelina noticed the Tiktok version, “liked”, “Favorited” and commented…..such a joy!
The wonder has continued into 2024, as Angelina’s Grandma Mery has posted the Tiktok version on to her Tiktok “story” 4 times (so far) as of publication of the above video - which is itself based on a recording of her Tiktok story on May 26, 2024.

[@udostrohschen49]

I love you angels❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindathompson3982]

Thank you all so much.❤❤❤❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

This was done as a thank you to Angelina from ALL her angels, and in part as well TO angels, especially those who have followed her for many years (unlike me). 😇♥️

[@fande...7006]

A happy team and a touching reaction from Angelina😊

[@adairmartin]

That was. Cute!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@adairmartin Thanks Adair. I think (!). Fortunately Angelina took this in the spirit intended, created and performed to send her love and admiration 😇♥️. Because musically, while we had a few wonderful singers, we also had a number of, um, non-singers, like me. If she was to listen to this solely musically ... I picture AJ with expressions like we saw from her in that now famous kindergarten Christmas sing along 🤨.

[@claudest-gelais8456]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Kindergarten Christmas sing along, that was so precious😆

[@robertbiron]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Don't be so modest Steve, you did exactly what was needed perfectly for that part, you spoke from the heart, and a great job in the Choir too. But the main thing is that you touched Angelina's heart and that's what touched my heart. Good Job! 👍👌🫶

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

I love it infinitely! 💛🧡❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

I'm glad!

[@sigisigi4509]

...wonderful...love this...❤... Greatings from Berlin...

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you! It was joy to work on this ❤

[@anazac]

👏👏👏❤❤❤💎💎💎👑👑👑

[@zweibrucker]

Wow, Mr Ackerman you and your fellow. choir mates have contributed so much to the energy of this day. Thanks!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Angels are the best, and those who worked on this and took part were wonderful ❤

[@rogergraetzer5992]

Thanks you Steve for this great compilation video from At Last speziell Lyrics for AJ And the Awesome ending for the AJ Angels and Angelinas lovely BYE 👋 😀😃😊! I will post it in all my Angelina chats Now 👍👌👏💖☮️✌️🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🙋‍♂️!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pontusosterlin1966]

Lovely to see 🥰

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@pontusosterlin1966 Pontus you were a huge part of this - you put a lot of time into the editing and production work, as well as helping with initial contacts of angels and the planning and execution of the whole effort. The quality of both the KZbin and Tiktok versions are a clear reflection of the love and care you put into producing them 😇♥️.

[@pontusosterlin1966]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg ❤️⭐️

[@berithenback3590]

Du är en underbar sångerska och sprider underbar musik, jag blir alltid berörd, det är mycket känslor som väller fram. Jag önskar dig all lycka till i livet och i framtiden ❤❤❤

[@victorvinas6497]

This is wonderful Steve !!! And to have Angelina giving a shout out is a very rare event. Congratulation !!!!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She said she was the most luckiest person to have us angels, but we're the luckiest ones! 😇♥️

[@victorvinas6497]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg we certainly are !!

[@ysteindrge8394]

Nice made❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you Oystein!❤

[@claudest-gelais8456]

Thanks Steve and all those who participated. What an honour to be recognized by Angelina. You must be in 7th Heaven🥰

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Hi Claude - it was a joy to make this, and believe me I felt like I was floating for a week or two after Angelina posted her comment - I bet others who took part felt something similar. To know something we did touched her, even if that amounts to just a tiny fraction of the joy she gives and love she shows us, feels extremely precious.

[@claudest-gelais8456]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg It's a moment you'll never forget for sure. Well worth all the work you and all others have put in 🥰

[@mikehaun5690]

Love it, Steve. I also appreciate that Mery keeps us in touch with the family's interactions, which is so inspiring.

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Mery is amazing, isn't she?? Her 10 years worth now of countless videos of AJ and her whole family are just priceless.

[@emk4a7]

👍😊😊😇🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@aryachow]

It is indeed special that Angelina saw this and knows how much her Angels love her.❤❤❤❤👣

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

It really was a labor of love 😇♥️

[@robertsilva631]

i am so glad Angelina saw this and commented :)

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

We all were. If I could have done a cartwheel after seeing her response, I would have ! 😇♥️

[@PITA-kd2jn]

That was awesome! And loved the ending!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you - adding the California Dreamin' "bye" from Angelina was all Pontus! 😇❤

[@PITA-kd2jn]

@SteveAckerman-ly3qg That was an awesome idea. That's definitely her most enthusiastic "bye." Great project, I'm glad she got to enjoy it.

[@nestordepoli]

Wow that was great, thank you very much Steve and all the Angels who participated, it was a beautiful demonstration of love and Angelina with her beautiful messages, what an honor, they touched the heart of our very special Idol, that is wonderful. I'm excited, thank you very much and Angelina forever.

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

We were so fortunate that Angelina saw this - we had a feeling she would like it ❤

[@peterhormell1511]

This was a wonderful project to take part in. It was the first of many to show the Astar’s how much we love and appreciate Angelina. Angelina has a unique and caring fan base, but her fan base is following one very special woman. Thank you for posting this update Steve.

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Hi Peter - it was a joy to work on this with you and Pontus. And as I wrote in the Description - it wouldn't have happened if you hadn't suggested the lyrics be performed in the first place!

[@RichardBourne]

Thank you good Sir for this, as well as the idea and execution of this fabulous tribute to Ms. Angelina Jordan "Astar". Thanks also for the links on all the platforms, lastly thanks to all the amazing voices, in this collaboration, that warms my heart. ♾Rb

[@danilozaccaria9271]

I wish I could have been part of this. Anyway, I sang along while watching the video trying to catch the modified lyrics. I'll listen to it again and again till I get'em all and then I'll play it with my guitar( Betsy). Koodos to you and everybody who worked together to set this up. It's quite clear the reason why we're called the "ANGELS". 👍👍👍👏👏👏🫶🫶🫶👋

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@danilozaccaria9271I would LOVE to see a recording of you and Betsy performing this song! 😇♥️

[@danilozaccaria9271]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg unfortunatly I don't have a PC.just a smart( sort of) phone. Maybe through email or whatsup. Feasible?🫶👋

[@danilozaccaria9271]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg PS. I'm having troubles detecting the modified lyrics. Do you have them? 👋

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@danilozaccaria9271 Certainly! Here they are: At last My Love Don’t Let Me Go Those lonely days are over You’ve filled our lives with song Oh yeah yeah At last The skies above are Diamond blue In our heart's a supernova That’s her sayin’ Now I'm the Fool We found a dream named Angelina A dream that we all call our own We found a thrill to press our ears to A thrill that we have never known Oh yeah, yeah You sang, you sang Oh and then the spell was cast Now we angels are in heaven You’re Old Enough At last!

[@andyschnell58]

Steve, thanks for the update. Fabulous to be recognized by Angelina and Mery. Well done 👏

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Tusen takk!😇♥️

[@Bronxlenny3591]

This is so wonderful and heartwarming Steve.... look at what our love and devotion to her has done for her and all of us!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

I'm thinking we fans can never equal the amount of joy and love that AJ has provided us, collectively, but if we each do a small part - especially if it means passing on some of it through acts of kindness to others - perhaps we can come close some day 😇♥️

[@Bronxlenny3591]

Agree totally

[@robertbiron]

Thank you Steve for the update, It warms my heart to know that Angelina and Mery saw this tribute and gave recognition, but I hope she understands that it carries with it all the love and intentions of thousands of her angels who did not participate. Now I'll have to watch it again because I had something in my eye's. 😂

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

I'm sure she does!

[@jeffreylevack4009]

Thank you Steve. You sing quite well. Did not even know that you have a channel. I have subbed.

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@jeffreylevack4009 Thanks Jeffrey!

[@artfartzy]

How did you come up with this idea ? :)

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@artfartzy Its in the Description! 😇It evolved ....

[@artfartzy]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg thx 👍🏻

[@danilozaccaria9271]

Hi Steve. I'm Danilo. Remember? As I told you I've done a video of me singing the song. I tried to send it to you via Instagram but you have a block there. What do I do? You'll find this same message there. Hope you'll read one of the two.👍👋

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

@@danilozaccaria9271 Hi Danilo! I remember! Great to hear from you. I don't see anything on Instagram.... My IG userid is stackerm1 , maybe try that? Looking forward to seeing your video 😇❤️

[@danilozaccaria9271]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Hi Steve. Thanks for answering me. I tried to send you the video on Instagram but my nephew( my personal hacker) said that you blocked the incoming stuff and he couldn't send the video. I'm totally ignorant about technology. Hope my nephew knows how to use the link you gave me. 👍🫶👋

[@danilozaccaria9271]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg when I try to send it to you on your page it tells me that my message will go through after my request of invitation is accepted. What if I give you my phone number and we work it out through Whatsup?