Old Enough At Last - Angelina Jordan Tribute

This video is inspired by, and dedicated to, Angelina Jordan, AND her many passionate, adoring and longtime fans. Her fans have been waiting, patiently, for what may seem like forever for her to release her first record-label album or EP - and now, AT LAST!, it's here - Old Enough. It's incredible. Just before the EP was released, it occurred to me (Steve Ackerman) that the Etta James classic At Last (which Angelina has covered, beautifully) 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 here: • Angelina Jordan Old En... . 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 (Steve, Pontus, Peter) 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.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

It was such a joy to work on this project and to see the positive reaction to it among angels. We're overjoyed to report that ANGELINA HERSELF SAW AND ENJOYED IT TOO! On Nov. 18, 2023, she (yes, blue check mark verified) said in a comment to a Tiktok version of Old Enough at Last: "Oh my gosh! This warms my heart🥺🥺🥺I am the most luckiest person to have you angels in my life❤" I'd say we're the lucky ones!! The Tiktok version can be seen at: www.tiktok.com/@steve_ackerman0726/video/7293722070528101674

[@peterhormell1511]

Spectacular! Thank you Pontus for your talent and efforts in making this a success.

[@gary-white-]

Anjelina has been saying she wanted a fan video. I think she's going to love this. She may even get a taste of the powerful emotions she so graciously gives us. Well done, to all involved.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I really hope so. That would be awesome 🤩

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

The concert was a love-fest! So much love flowing in both directions ❤

[@peterhormell1511]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg oh it was , without a doubt. I was moved by how much Angelina was touched by our outpouring of love to her.

[@jwichman9]

Incredible guys !! What a great time to be an Angel!!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Isn't it??

[@lightbearer7552]

Thank you everyone who was a part of this , I am sure AJ will love it, I shed a tear because that's what she does to me all the time, and she deserves all the love we can give her, for all the joy , her wonderful voice ('s) and just for being AJ ,what a blessing she is.💗👣

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

The concert was a love-fest, so much love flowing from her to us, and from us to her.

[@lightbearer7552]

Thank you , just beautiful.💗👣@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg

[@garylazar]

What an amazing thing to do for her. A tribute going beyond words. In a language she most appreciates. Truly fantastic to all you. An angel from Oakville Ontario Canada. Who at this moment is typing this comment on Market Street in Portsmouth . I can't believe I am going to hear our Angelina. Who is surly one of a kind in every way possible.😊 Live to all you reactors and all my fellow angels.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you kindly. Enjoy the concert 🤩

[@robertbiron]

Just Beautiful, Thanks All

[@leebrn8588]

A 17 year old Goddess walks among us. A star child destined for greatness. A humble healer.

[@peterhormell1511]

Well said Lee! 🖤👣

[@annc9660]

That was crazy.....I CRIED...

[@FlyingAngel0638]

Teary eyes....😢

[@stevenhambek846]

Yep this girl gets me every time. Great tribute to unify our hearts, beating as one.

[@sigisigi4509]

👏👏👏Thank you all so much...so beautyful...our Angel will be proud...Greatings from Berlin👣👌

[@suyapakloth-jorgensen1760]

Wonderful ! THANK YOU ALLL❤❤❤❤

[@riikaheinisuo7787]

I really hope that Angelina sees this❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I’m sure she will

[@riikaheinisuo7787]

​@@Pontus-Osterlin❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will!

[@larryj1143]

So beautiful and heartfelt. Thanks Angel's. You're the best! 💞🤗🥰🤩😎🤩💞

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

SHE's the best, and inspires us.

[@magnekolstad7457]

So fun and so cool👏👏 Thanks a lot to all of You🥰

[@ninaschofield]

It’s so good to see this come together!! Thank you so much for having me be a small part of it 😊❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

THANK YOU NINA! Your rendition is beautiful.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

You have major part in this 💕 Thank you Nina 🙏🤗

[@andyschnell58]

Incredibly beautiful way to start this historic day. Thanks to all who made this possible. Every angel is here in Portsmouth NH in spirit.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said!

[@williamang7392]

Beautiful tribute to our barefoot princess ❤️ thanks all👏👏👏👏

[@billmichealoff9549]

Love to see the Angel getting her respect.

[@luminitabalas4110]

Amazing ❤❤ Thanks everyone ❤❤

[@madelaca4589]

Beautiful! Thanks everyone ❤

[@marvinboswell3820]

Great to hear these many beautiful voice from these reactors that I so enjoy listening to in my leisure time Thanks to all

[@mikeplott4817]

I agree 💯👍🙏👣

[@CarlD70]

OMG....thank you all so so much for this beautiful tribute to our Angel....I hope Angelina will feel the love from everyone, the same love she always shows us. Geez...tearing up again. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

At the concert, after virtually every song, she spoke about the love she feels for us, and how our love for her is so important. Tears were shed on both sides of the microphone!

[@massimoseganti8687]

JUST ONE WORD...WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewchacone9497]

This wonderful tribute is filled with so much love for a very special person Angelina Jordan. She has touched each and every one of us with her songs, written to enlighten our lives and touch our souls with her love. Thank you, Angels !!!!

[@davedawson7825]

Awesome colab, paying tribute to the one and only Angelina Jordan, who is, at last, Old Enough for global takeover.❤

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

How utterly beautiful!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you so much!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you, it was such a joy to make.

[@MichaelGroves777]

I hope Angelina sees this...

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Me too

[@MichaelGroves777]

@@Pontus-Osterlin has anyone submitted it to her or Michael on Instagram?

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Submitted to Michael via email, per Sara's request 🙂❤

[@andrewshankman761]

Thank you all so much. And especially thank you to those I recognize from watching your wonderful and informative reaction videos. Those of us who like me can't sing and are not the least bit musical still have no difficulty recognizing the special, unique, and awe-inspiring talent of Angelina. That's just one part of her greatness. It's always so wonderful to see how many of us there are who understand why Angelina means so much to all of us.

[@peterhormell1511]

Well said Andrew.

[@pjg58x]

That was awesome. Amazing tribute. It made me choke up. Thank you for everyone who participated. I hope Angelina sees this. I’m sure she was be incredibly touched and appreciative.

[@comartse]

WOW!!! What a lovely tribute from a choir of angels. Well done!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Glad you liked it!

[@jonathanfielding7387]

Well that put smile on my face... Thanks Guys.

[@TheBlaster54]

Endless ❤ and props to our fellow angels for performing in this performance.

[@privatevideos2674]

Thank you all for that wonderful present for our Angelina..Angel Gretings from Germany

[@philip2344]

Bricklayer here tears in eyes, absolutely wonderful guys, she might have to up her game now theres competition lol

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🤣

[@markkleckner3060]

Awesome, God Bless!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

PONTUS YOURE AWESOME!

[@zeuso.1947]

I really hope Angelina sees this.

[@beateguldbjrnsen7061]

That's true fans, the best tribute ever❤❤❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She deserves it!

[@emk4a7]

Wunderbar 👍👍💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@rw716]

Well done fans/Angels! I actually recognized a number of faces and of course the names in the credits. What a fun way to show our appreciation to Angelina and her music. Way to go guys! Awesome job!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Our pleasure!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thanks rw!

[@docradebe9167]

So beautiful lovely angels. Angelina is going to love this. You represent us all the angels. Hope you enjoy every moment.

[@alberttenfoot]

Thank you all for this wonderful tribute to Angelina. Watching and listening to it resulted in the most cleansing tears of joy I have experienced for a long time.🥰

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🥲

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

So happy you found it so moving.

[@JimHall-yl6bx]

Thank you, thank you, thank you all. this is an awesome, wonderful tribute to one of the best human beings to ever come our way. Along with Angelina's voice, musical, and lyrical talents she is a great kid with a great family. My tears flowed. Thanks, Pontus.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Wow, thank you! 🥲

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

This was such a joy to work on. Glad you and others were moved by it.

[@delmamekenya5286]

That was awesome! so beautiful and heartfelt for our dear Angelina🤩

[@suyapakloth-jorgensen1760]

Dear Pontus, looking forward ! Very exciting time. The concert today will be amazing for all of us who love Angelina. Most probably you have heard/seen that Chris Walker travelling🖤 from Hawai met Angelina & family at the airport ! Incredible ! Total synchronicity 💛💛💛

[@annc9660]

Saw that, totally awesome.

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

Hope he got the permission of filming from Angelina ✌️💞

[@johnbattles1002]

Awesome timing and experience!

[@leebrn8588]

@@hans-georgschroter7887 Poor Chris, no filming, or pictures will be allowed according to the venue. Now we wonder how long it will take for Republic Records to actually let us fans see it. It will not be covered on tv stations because Angelina is not a well known celebrity like Taylor Swift. (Even know she is a far better singer)

[@alienblog4717]

Outstanding tribute guys!! I'm sure Angelina will love it for sure!! Great production! Great job everyone!!! BYE!! 👏👏👏🎇✨🎹🎶🤩🤩👍

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks so much!!

[@zoeminelson8565]

was a pleasure!

[@kyleFincher]

Awesome Angels! Bye…

[@ronjones1077]

Very clever! Well done and thank you to all

[@jwichman9]

Pontus is an Archangel!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

😆

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

BEAUTIFUL, Pontus! I love all the singing angels. 💛🧡❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

So grateful to fellow team members Pontus and Peter. And a huge thank you to all who participated singing, playing piano (Ludger!). Miss Saiko / Valeria was also a huge help in organization and introducing the idea of guidelines. And of course her beautiful vocals. Nina is an incredible inspiring singer as well. And Jacqueline, you are a wonderful talent as well. This was so much fun.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Well said, Steve 🌺

[@peterhormell1511]

What Pontus said! 😉😊 I feel honored to have worked with these talented, kind, and enthusiastic gentlemen. 🙏❤️

[@johnroache32]

My first impression was to try and not break down crying. That did not work. 😇🌸

[@pontusosterlin1966]

@@johnroache32 🥲🌺

[@MissSaiko]

My pleasure, Steve!!! Wish i was more respectful of the deadlines :D people need to know that part :D

[@zoeminelson8565]

some professional singers in here!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you Zoemi for your help with the lyrics!

[@francesleighton.6468]

Beautiful wish l could have been there Angelina will love itFrances from Scotlandxx

[@dianedove1000]

I certainly hope Angelina sees this tribute. She will love it! She just blesses our hearts so much. Thanks, Pontus, now you made me cry (again)! Love to all the Angels!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🥲🤗

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will see it! See the comment I just posted.

[@jefftofte9419]

Many thanks to everyone involved, it was wonderful! I sure hope Angelina gets a chance to see it.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Im hopeful

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will, I'm sure of it.

[@jetteart]

Looking forward

[@tankguyll]

You all brought tears to my eyes. Just like Angelina. Thanks!

[@katherandefy]

Got a tear in my eye 🥰

[@FlyingAngel0638]

Me too.... 🥲

[@peterhormell1511]

It was so hard not to tear up when Pontus added the scene of Angelina singing “IPASOY”. 🥲

[@katherandefy]

🫠

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Tears were occasionally shed as we were making this as well. So many beautiful fans, and reactors, participated. Each person's contribution was moving, in their own unique way.

[@BigAngieFan808]

Wow, great job putting this together! I hope AJ sees it!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I hope so too!

[@Hundhammer]

You did some awesome vocals!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will - a few of us met Sara, and Angelina(!), after the concert, and Sara asked that a link to the video be sent to Michael, which was done 🥲. They are truly beautiful souls.

[@BigAngieFan808]

@@HundhammerNOT!

[@Hundhammer]

@@BigAngieFan808 YES! The love came shining through, that's all that counts for me with vocals...

[@keithserafy]

That put a big smile on my face. Great idea Pontus & thanks to all the "Angels" that participated. Well done!!! I've heard that no filming of any kind, including cell phones, is allowed at the concert tonight. Somebody please tell me that's not true. Maybe somebody has a James Bond spy camera in their glasses.

[@rogergraetzer5992]

Brilliant unbelievable beautiful magical tribute to our barefoot Princess 👸🏻 and Queen of Jazz and Soul ✨💫and Heart❤❤Thanks all Angels 😇 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇and thanks You Pontus 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼have a great Weekend and music time with our Angel 😇 Angelina 😇👣👰🏻‍♀️👸🏻🎙🎺🎷🎸🎼❤️❤️‍🔥🔥💥💎🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🏼💁🏻‍♂️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Wow I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏💕

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Thank you everyone, it was heartfelt. You even added her bye and squeaked laugh at the end of critics, how adorable.

[@rvega60s]

Awesome loved it 😢 with happiness

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

It was such a joy to make.

[@nestordepoli]

Beautiful video Pontus, a thousand thanks to you, to the others who organized this and to the colleagues who participated, Angelina is going to love it, a demonstration of love and admiration, wonderful to see so many Angels, the ending was great, very exciting, greetings and thank you all so much, Angelina forever...

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you very much!

[@peterhormell1511]

Well said Nestor! 🩵🇦🇷 🤍

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

This was such a joy to make 🙂❤

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

Thank you for this great tribute ✌️💕

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

You are so welcome

[@geoffreynorth9046]

Excellent - well done ! Hope Angelina see this and loves it :)

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I hope so too!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will see it - I met Sara (and Angelina(!)) after the concert, and another participant mentioned this video, which Sara hadn't seen yet. She asked that I send a link to Michael, which was done! Both Sara and Angelina are utterly gracious people. The love for them is well deserved.

[@geoffreynorth9046]

@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg how wonderful... I enjoyed the video where Steve Callaway talks to Sara...she seems so very nice.. Interesting accent which doesn't seem to be Americanised - and I just heard Mery talking another another clip and she has a rather similar accent I think

[@jasonmcclay4022]

She will truly love this!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gailhubbard7102]

Oh wow! How thoughtful of you singers to put this together!! She'll be getting ready for her concert in a few mins in Portsmouth. What a wonderful young lady, singer and lyricist! I can't wait to see some video footage from her fans! I truly wish I could have gone!! ❤😊

[@jwichman9]

As if I don’t cry enough listening to Angelina !!!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you Zoemi!

[@RobertDeMartin]

Who else can inspire things like this happening to make us cry? You don't do things like this unless you REALLY, REALLY CARE. Thank you for everyone who participated in this wonderful video.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you, Robert 💕

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you Robert! You write beautifully in many of your comments, by the way 🙂

[@tatodobien2]

Spectacularly beautiful! Wonderful people, thank you all! I sincerely hope that Angelina sees this tribute, I even hope that she sees it before the concert tonight, I hope that someone close to her will let her know, perhaps Juliette or Mery... For my part, since I don't have the exact day of my Angelina's Day, March of 2020, I am going to adopt this day, 09/22 as my Angelina's Day. Thanks again to everyone.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I hope so too!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will see it, a link was sent to her family!

[@mikeplott4817]

I a approve this message 👍🙏👣Great Job Guys ❤

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Many have mentioned being moved by this. Tears were occasionally shed as we were making this as well. So many beautiful fans, and reactors, participated. Each person's contribution was moving, in their own unique way. 🙂🙂❤❤

[@willod26]

Hermoso ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kentovewagenes1141]

That was beautiful ❤️ Glad i got to see it ❤

[@peterhormell1511]

Glad you got to see it Kenta! It was so much fun.

[@debbiemiller4224]

That’s so sweet that you gave her that lovely tribute. She’s so deserving IMO. ❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Absolutely!! 💯

[@MissSaiko]

That was awesome!!! Thank you so much for the chance of participating in this ! That was beautifully put together, Pontus!!! Congratulations to everyone who did their best in this!! 🎉🥰🥰🥲🥰

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I’m so grateful that you wanted to join us. Your contribution made this project way, way better 🙏💕🤗

[@peterhormell1511]

Thank you SO much for joining in. Your help was immeasurable. 🫶🏻

[@Hundhammer]

Thanks Valeria!

[@MissSaiko]

@peterhormell1511 thank youuuuu heĥehe!

[@MissSaiko]

@Pontus-Osterlin well, we all played our parts!!! And you for sure did yours terrifically!!!! Congratsss, Pontus!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥲🥲

[@alexanderholthoer8972]

WOW! Just lovely

[@zeljkoguber]

Love it

[@boz352]

So much love in this group, all so beautifully done, all so very much like Angelina.

[@michinawi22able]

Pontus, you are the BEST!!! Thank you Steve, this is a lovely tribute to Angelina!! 💕🌸🥳🙌🏻

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank you Patricia! So glad you took part, and it was wonderful to meet you in Portsmouth and work with you on the daisy project 🙂🙂

[@ArabManReacts]

Just beautiful people doing a beautiful beautiful thing. Thanks for that little 'easter egg' at the end

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Our pleasure!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thanks Boudy! You're the best!

[@peterhormell1511]

It was so much fun to be a part of. Steve and Pontus are the best! ❤️🥰 I look forward to your Angelia Jordan “special” tomorrow Boudy!

[@robertpalmer9831]

Beautiful! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Beautiful tribute! That was so fun. Thanks for including me ;)

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

We love having you onboard, Jacqueline 💕

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thank YOU! Loved your singing for this fun project 🙂.

[@MichaelGroves777]

This is great, way to go Pontus

[@mateoaldeguer5176]

Thank you angels... ❤❤❤

[@judithkroening3257]

I hope Angelina sees this!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Me too

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

She will. This was such a joy to work on. A great team of 3 put this together, working with a wonderful group of performers.

[@charliemiller5831]

that was fun ... you guys are livin life... from Toronto

[@jetteart]

What a tribute. So fun ❤❤ my husband is in it 🥰

[@Mister.315]

Pontus, this was lovely. I hope Angelina and her family has or will see and hear it. With all her beautiful tributes, it's only fitting that tributes be offered to her as love and encouragement to our child who has grown up. She is so special to each of us.

[@charlesbertram6953]

That was great... and truth

[@paulwagner9303]

A choir of angels - what a great idea - and beautifully executed. 👍 When I saw the black screen at the end, I KNEW it. Never stop an Angelina video before the very end 😉

[@peterhormell1511]

❤️😊

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Good call!

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

That was a special 'Pontus' touch, adding that wave by Angelina at the very end! I was as surprised as anyone else, as I don't think we had discussed this while putting the video together - thank you Pontus!

[@brendaveselich3086]

My eyes are so full of tears I can no longer see. She will be very touched by this. ❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I think you’re right

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

It was created with love!

[@wishuponastar4928]

Other than Angelina's own videos, this was the most awesome thing I have seen! What a heartfelt yet professional tribute to the girl who has changed so many of our lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this, even though it made me cry!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Wow, thank you! 🥲

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Wow thank you x 2!

[@floramieamundsen9788]

Fantastisk ❤❤❤

[@cathygregory3443]

I've had to come back to this more than a time or two because it's just such a testament to the family she has created among us all. Thank you guys for being a voice of our shared opportunity to feel genuinely and love genuinely and know that we are among accepting family as we do so.

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Thanks Cathy! It really was heartfelt, and we are a family indeed.

[@davidfulginiti5985]

so so good-----------thanks all of the angels

[@Hundhammer]

Oh wow, what a great tribute and pleasure to watch, thanks a lot to all of you guys who participated it this, Steve, Pontus, Peter, Ludger (wonderful piano!) and all of the great vocalists and reactors who made this happen! I didn't recognize every single one, but there where a lot of familiar faces! Your "bye" at the end was adorable! Wonderful fun... Peace and love from Bavaria! 💗💗💗

[@tomwhite4736]

No notifications for putri then , so this is second best eh .or perhaps third best behind haley reinhart 😊

[@Hundhammer]

@@tomwhite4736 you forgot Mon Laferte... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrHpXuulpKegpIsi=-ZoqZ_J76lq02Rh0

[@tomwhite4736]

@@Hundhammer Why not repeat those comments re Angelina you made elsewhere on a seperate post here , or are you to cowardly ?