Cool! Mercy - Duffy & Angelina Jordan Reaction

[@garyswee9061]

Thanks for waiting, Pontus. We all know how difficult it is to not listen immediately to anything that Angelina releases. It's too bad the movie wasn't more popular. That new single may drop next week (ish). So exciting!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes I can hardly contain myself 🤗

[@bounhomesirisavath3777]

Cannot come by Angelina Jordan Voice, she is very special, I love it!! That’s why she is are Queen 👑

[@robertsilva631]

In the recording for The Hating Game, Angelina not only did the lead vocal - but all the other backing and layered vocals as well as the rapping segment. Then there is also Angelina's live acapella Garage version of Mercy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYbXo5yXerGogtE

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I must check that one 🙏

[@anitaherbert1037]

I loved Duffy I was really sad when she stopped performing after what happened to her. Angelina was brilliant here....again. This performance was obviously to fit the needs andxwishes of the film company. They obviously wanted a feel similar to Duffy. But Angelina never duplicates

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

It broke my heart.

[@leebrn8588]

Her version of "Mercy" is great, but to hear Angelina in Goddess mode you have to hear her sing "YOU SAY". I can listen to her sing that song time after time. It should be in her new album if it contains any cover songs.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

You Say hits me in the feels every time 🥲

[@gingin51]

Agree100%!

[@peterhormell1511]

That was an amazing performance. Personally, I think it’s one of her most beautiful covers however, I think if there IS a cover song on her new album, it will be a song that none of us have heard before. I really think it’s more likely that all of her new album’s songs will be original. Great reaction Pontus. 👍🏼 ❤️

[@peterholm4541]

I 💯 agree

[@wajj1842]

This didn't get much exposure because noboby bought or saw the movie. Angelina is singing all the parts in this video, including the rap, something she is not able to do live. And this is her arrangement. This is just one more example of why she is the most versatile singer on the planet. Duffy's version is very good. But Angelina's version is "off the chain". I'm glad she made it part of her set in the Norway concert. Great reaction, Pontus.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks 🙏

[@martinstenitzer8782]

I like that song, i have the cd from duffy...but her voice is always high and for me its like a young girl 😂is singIng. Angelinas voice is much better as duffy, much better and all voices are angelina singing...and live she is unbelievebel, insane, tooooooo gooooooood, nobody can sing like our beloved angelina, never was a human on this planet, they can sing like angelina and the hole family lives her dream, i am so grateful that angelina is coming in my live, the best 👑♥️🌹💫thank you pontus for this video and reaction 😊

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks 🙏

[@larryward7380]

Thanks for your comments

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🙏

[@MichaelGroves777]

The thing that amazes me is that all the vocals, even the talking and backup singing were Angelina.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Wow 🤩

[@lileont59]

❤Angelina does take it to another level 😊 thank you again Angelina once again

[@kentovewagenes1141]

I had Mercy on my playlist in Spotify and i listened to it often, and then Angelina made her version and then i had to swap out the version i had. Strange how that thing works 🤣

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

As strange as it may seem, I think you’re not alone 💕🤗

[@kentovewagenes1141]

@@Pontus-Osterlin Hehe 🤣 I think you are correct ❤️

[@GrandmaEllen]

Good morning, Pontus. Many thoughts swirl. I remember when it dropped, early 2022. There was a buzz going around about whether Angelina could be relevant to a younger generation. I always felt the discussion seemed like one of those fake suppositions meant merely to create hype, so my internal answer was always an eye-roll. She sings so well and has great taste. Duffy is not the only artist borrowing heavily from the past in "new" music. When I heard "Mercy" for the first time via Angelina Jordan, I swore I knew that song from about 1969/1970. So, I went hunting. Really? It is a contemporary original song? Really? Written by another European singer I'd never heard before? Really? Complete with organ? Once that got through my aged brain, I thought, "Well! Here's proof that Angelina can just do what Angelina loves, and she's current!" And then Angelina dropped the Elvis Cover, "Suspicious Minds" She clearly did her homework on that one. After my research, I realized that Angelina had really respected the original sound/vibe, but clearly added the nuances of her vocal interpretation--more vocal fry, more smoke, etc. I had read some of Duffy's back story, so I understood why Angelina covered it, rather than it be sung by the original artist. Yes, Pontus, I agree with you. I hope Angelina Jordan does more movie covers. Like others in this comment thread, I'm watching the April calendar run by like one of those flip books. I'm waiting for that single that was announced, and even recently, with a crew of firemen to bolster it, alluded to as "very soon." I suppose "very soon" is on industry time. LOL! Anyway, it is really nice to see both artists, and to appreciate again one of Angelina's many "contemporary" voices. Thank you, Pontus for the reflection. Until we meet again, Grandma Ellen signing out. 💜

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you, Ellen. See you soon 🤗💕

[@MichaelGroves777]

Whoa, Angelina adds a whole new dimension to this song.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

👍

[@boscobeans]

Incomparable is the precise description for Angelina's ability to make a song hers. Without an equal in quality or extent; matchless, in a class of her own. The time has come when Angelina cannot and should NOT be compared to others, as she is in a class of her own. Time now to compare others to HER, whether she is doing a cover or new material.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I see what you mean 👍

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

Her own new Songs will change this. She did it with her Version of Bohemian rhapsody. It's hard to cover her beautiful Riffs and Runs and her Emotions 💓

[@alberttenfoot]

@@hans-georgschroter7887 So far, 23 singers, mostly young, have covered Angelina's arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody. Although none of those performances can come within cooee of Angelina, it is obvious they all have great respect for her.

[@mrstlu4838]

@@alberttenfoot Wow, Albert, you do keep up, I didn’t know there were that many. And thanks for the expression (new to me) “within cooee” - love that one, and of course, you’re right. There probably won’t be a voice like hers ever again. 🥰

[@ewelina8b]

Angelina the best like always.❤❤❤

[@fande...7006]

I love Duffy too, I bought her album some years ago ! And what a good surprise when I saw and heard Angelina singing that in front of me ❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

💕

[@ankra12]

Angelina is so good.

[@rogerandrus1806]

I so wish Grandma Mery had been in the studio recording. Angie seemed to be having sooo much fun, and all the vocals are her.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🤗

[@ajm7col]

Love Angelina's Rap!

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Perfect the way it is

[@juliochavez7161]

Great reaction Pontus, Angelina should own the airwaves in the near future. I also binge watched everything I could over 3 years ago, and I'm better for it. Thumbs up sir.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you 🙏

[@keithserafy]

It's funny, you play Duffy's live version & it's really good, better than I remembered the studio version. Then you play Angelina's version & it's a gut punch that it's so good. The details & nuances just takes her to another level & it's astonishing! It may be magic, LOL.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

If it isn’t magic it’s at least borderline magic 😄

[@LuisGarcia-ry5yk]

Good analysis, Pontus. If you've never heard this song before, you'll think it's Angie's original and Duffy's doing a cover.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I see what you mean 🤗

[@Tomas-Odebrant]

I also was at the second Sandefjord concert and we met very briefly. I talked a bit more with Alan and also lended him a charging cable since he had left his at the hotel! I discovered Duffy already when she released her first album which I bought when it was released 2008, as well as her second album 2010 so it was a pleasant surprise when Angelina covered "Mercy".

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Wow that’s nice. I can’t remember you from your profile photo 😉

[@rogergraetzer5992]

Hi Pontus I‘ve bee following Angelina for 2 years musically ! from the time Angelina was 7 years young and have heard and seen all of her 188 covers and her 7 original song,and Tik-toks shorts! and that’s why I can say that Angelina is a Miracle!and will become the best young female singer vocalist artist in this time Ära and generation ever for me !!! My personal opinion! Angelina is the pure incarnation of all the greatest Jazz and soul singers of the past!! And when Angelina opens her mouth😮and sings ,everyone in her cones back to life that’s a fact for me !! Angelina voices touched always my heart❤and cleanses my soul✨Angelina is a musical genius! I love❤everything about Angelina ❤Angelina calls all her Fans Angels 😇 Angelina will become a singing legend at the age 25,30,35,40,45,50!!! Great great reaction Pontus 👍👌P.s The Podcast from you and Alan plus special guest! is very well documented! Thank you very much for that👍🙏love ❤and peace✌️🙏😇👍Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🏻🙋‍♂️

[@tomwhite4736]

7 originals " song for A " " above the water.

[@alberttenfoot]

@@tomwhite4736 Ah! But the songs, "Above the water" and "Song for A" were written for her, and we should include "I'm still holding out for you" as she sang it before the songwriter BabyFuzZ.

[@tomwhite4736]

@@alberttenfoot Yes Albert written for her as for holding out for you , I'm not going there Albert. LOL

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you so much, Roger 🤗💕

[@rogergraetzer5992]

@@Pontus-Osterlin Yes Pontus right 7 originals from our barefoot Princess 👸 and Queen of Jazz !!! thanks for the comment have a good time and work 👍see you later in the next Podcast with Alan and special guest 💕👍😇🇨🇭✌️👌🎙🎷🎺🎸🎻🎼👸👋🏻🙋‍♂️

[@massimoseganti8687]

Beautiful video, Angelina has this frightening and wonderful ability to adapt to the song and, above all, have a great respect for whoever brought the song to success, in practice it is as if she were saying "You brought this song and I sing it respecting your style and making my own variations", incredible genius because in conclusion all the songs covered by you are always better, thanks from Italy, Massimo

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I agree 💯

[@stephenevans6055]

Great Reaction

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🙏

[@MichaelGroves777]

Thanks for this great comparative reaction Pontus.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

My pleasure!

[@markkleckner3060]

Great reaction and God Bless!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🙏

[@groporth8739]

Great reaction! Tusen takk!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

💕🙏

[@ShirleyHickman-oy7go]

Amazing ❤️❤️

[@brendaveselich3086]

Angelina does this better than the original. Cool picture with Sarah!!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

🤩

[@albertstern1945]

I read that all the vocals were her. Do not how true but it sounded great. The rap section was pretty cool hearing her singing in the background to her rap.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yeah, wasn’t that cool?

[@petermueller8172]

Thank you Pontus for your nice reaction video for that song💯. Fun notice: Let's imagine that "release me" in the lyrics would actually refer to Angelina's new album being released. With this new context, listen again to the song. IMHO that would perfectly describe my inner feelings about her album😃. Lyrics: ... You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah) Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah) I said, release me (Yeah, yeah, yeah) ...

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Can't wait!

[@michinawi22able]

Hi Pontus, do you know she did the chorus voices also?? She is amazing!!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

No I did not. That’s sensational 🤗

[@steinarhatlen2622]

@@Pontus-Osterlin All voices that you hear is Angelina's voice. Conformed by Michael Astar who was in the studio when they recorded this song. Angelina can sing anything. Just order something, she brings it with a twist.

[@curieusechine]

What a great video Pontus. Thank you for sharing, Gilles from France 🖐️

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you 🙏

[@Bjarmarsson]

She sounds more Duffy than Duffy😂

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Good one.

[@jolantashereshaw2477]

Angelina is a genius ❤❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes 😍

[@bockviken]

Yes we were there!

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Yes sir 🙌

[@alberttenfoot]

Hi, Pontus! Thank you for another heart-warming reaction to Angelina. To deny yourself the pleasure of Angelina performing is something this selfish old man would never contemplate. I raise my hat to you! "Comparisons are odious" is a quote from about 1440 by John Lydgate in his Debate between the horse, goose, and sheep and by and large I'd agree, but only if that comparison demeans one of the persons being compared. In the videos you featured, the first was like a vin rosé and the second a rich, full-bodied red wine. Confession time! Until Angelina's video of "Mercy" was released, I'd never heard of Duffy. The bush I hide under is very dense. 😀

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thank you, Albert 💕

[@genevapriest6190]

Albert, hello, hope you are doing well. I guess we leave our "Angel Tracks" by our comments following Angelina around this world--our happy journeys!!!

[@genevapriest6190]

Albert, hello, hope you are doing well. I guess we leave our "Angel Tracks" by our comments following Angelina around this world--our happy journeys!!!

[@donmorgan8103]

Nice picture with you and Mommy

[@rickrack4812]

Duffy was so cute (and sassy)

[@claudest-gelais8456]

I'm amazed at how good Duffy was live on this one. I only had viewed the official video before. Not to take away anything from Angelina, Duffy seemed to have a better (higher) head voice. But Mount Everest showed us she can really have an excellent one as well. It appears to depend on the song I guess. Great one Pontus 🙂

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks 🙏

[@madelaca4589]

I think Angelina gets better by the minute! It's been more than a year and a half since she recorded this version 😉

[@brendopapasin7753]

Thank you !❤❤❤

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

💕

[@trhall7406]

Practically a crime to compare ANGELina to Duffy…Duffy’s performance is fun but flat…ANGELina is on another cosmic level than almost any singer EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤🌟❤

[@williamarmstrong9008]

I was there at Norway were you guys was there of my wife’s private we went the other way we saw you taking pictures and interview people. She went the other way cause she’s very private refund from Midwest USA. So I heard her before the last several times we went there when she wants wishes tendering Elvis Presley song.

[@localnetsolutions]

I think she will probably likely she will do more movies especially since the production company of the Hating Game is Federal Films it's a subsidiary of Republic Records. Someone I used to know many years ago a singer who was well known in the film industry for singing in movies. 3 of the songs she sang in movies won Oscars. and 2 got her Grammys

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Two things seem almost certain to me: 1) Angelina WILL do the next Bond song - her style fits, and I have a feeling the new album is going to get tons of attention for her. And the Bond producers often seem to go with recently 'found' (by the general public, and music industry) newer artists; and 2) Multiple Grammys next January - best new artist, best song (without even hearing the album yet - her musicality, ear, voice, taste, decisions, versatility, etc are so amazing that it almost seems inevitable), and possibly others.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

I hope so 🤗

[@williamarmstrong9008]

I’d like to hear all the imperfections end of perfection and makes answer the song don’t make it perfect no

[@RobertDeMartin]

Pontus, I don't see how it would be possible for you to not listen to her newer material. I think the only way you have been able to pull it off is by working very hard on the Podcasts. 🙂Yes, I agree that the music could have been toned down quite a bit, in fact. We all know Angelina is the full orchestra and her voice MUST be featured in anything she sings. I believe things will settle down as composers, musicians and producers understand it is a major mistake to drown out her voice. Pontus, I took a good look at the shot of the audience you gave us and where you were. I think that was Alan off to your right, correct? Who took the picture? Question: When her album comes out will it be vinyl? What forms of the album will be available for purchase?

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Alan was right beside me 🤗

[@rickrack4812]

Perfect show 4 a rollerskating rink.... this song more suited for THE SPY WGO SHAGGED ME, rather than 007 !!!

[@stellasweden]

Was that Angelina singing mercy?

[@toddstacey6385]

Angelina's voice/ vibration/ frequency is in 5D. If some listeners are on different vibration/ frequencies, they'll not appreciate her performance. You really have to be in higher vibration to resonate with Angelina's performance. Her soul is singing with her. You can raise your vibration by repeating this coded mantra, repeat often : I am the light I am the love I am the truth I am. Make this coded mantra your daily routine. It'll raise your frequency and make your life better.

[@madelaca4589]

I love Angelina's version of this song but I think it's kind of too close to the original. As you said, Pontus, she can adapt her voice to suit any song but in this case it would have been nice to have more "Angelina style" in it as most people (I think) won't notice the difference between this and Duffy's recorded version 😉 The Live version you included in your video makes it clear how much she can twist and turn a song. :) Anyhow, there's no doubt that being featured in a movie soundtrack is a great media for Angelina

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

👍

[@wajj1842]

It's close to the original because that's what the movie producers wanted.

[@alberttenfoot]

You wrote :......in it as most people (I think) won't notice the difference between this and Duffy's recorded version 😉" . You must be referring to those people who have only recently discovered Angelina and heard less than o6 songs, for Angelina's voice, to my ancient ears, is very distinctive. 😀

[@peterholm4541]

Angelina sang it so close to Duffy version that most people actually think it's Duffy so not much exposure at all unfortunately

[@ronjones1077]

GOOD JOB, PO! Duffy wrote a fun song, very catchy. Her voice suits it well. The voice is "thin", lacks body but has some sass. Angelina's voice has more warmth with sass plus includes jazz phrasing. It is fun to compare these different artists. Lanna Delray has a comfortable voice, but lacks range and passion. Just an example. Thank you sir.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

Thanks 🙏

[@sharonannc.3079]

Angelina will only soar high in her career .., She’s a vintage flower exuding melody 🎶 in every song performed… Duffy isn’t my cup of tea…. Unique squeaky voice though . No comparison to Angelina.. The sky is the limit for her, Her voice will mature & in rapture audiences.♥️ An old soul full of melody…, Likened to Amy Winehouse .., Thanks

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

💕

[@rickrack4812]

Didn't Ertha Kitt sing some sassy songs with tone like Angelina, here?

[@williamarmstrong9008]

This was done by professional men and women. She got this where they wanted it how they want it I’m not sure I don’t want nothing to change. Do you want to tone nothing down to nothing up we want to keep it just exactly like this. It’s got her a lot of money doing this song, more money, but I got in your pocket I know how much $$$$$$$ in her

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Angelina Jordan have Swedish or the father Swedish and she’s half Norwegian

[@tofzerohuit8834]

yes, chipmunks can sing ^^

[@looneygardener]

I can't get beyond all the old dudes getting way too into this young girl. 😮

[@katherandefy]

Duffy is cool. I like her show. Very dynamic. Angelina’s version is sassy and smoky. I hear the Billie Holliday twang she is so good at. Her talk session is awesome. Yeh and I agree the music is too loud and some of the mixing was not ideal. Bit clashing and competing a little much.

[@DrBroncanuus]

one of those rare occasions where Angelina is beaten by the original artist....

[@williamarmstrong9008]

She has a Patreon page people and then go on there to do it and right now she don’t got a need it. She’s making lots of money now.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

I don’t think you realize how rich since you far entertainers grandmother is international artist import. Her dad is a oil mogul. Sara as in you’re just a new shopping these people are a rich man.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Opinion she has better than Duffy. Her voice is better Richard Fuller and she did Rapin to your.

[@garymasters1115]

For me the Duffy version is better

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

A lot of people are leading from their habits. But the Voice of Angelina is more rich and well trained. A new Song of her I have to listen several times to notice all her nuances And it's a shame someone raped Duffy and abuse her. That ends her career 😰😡

[@challloyd215]

Duffy is awful. Anyone is better than her,lol. AJ does this well. No comparison.

[@FinleyHarrison-hy2sm]

You don't know how she would sound today... She is has been to hell and back and she is a different person.

[@monarhistzadoya4014]

Angelina,s voice is more pleasant.

[@Pontus-Osterlin]

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