Reaction to Angelina Jordan - I Have Nothing

[@larrypifer1103]

This performance is beyond belief, the cinemaphotography, the ART, and this time we get to savor over 4 minutes of total bliss, no one is capable of doing this song justice like Angelina Jordan. David Foster and Linda Thompson, who co-wrote this ballad for Whitney Houston would be blown away by this performance.

[@johnbattles1002]

Humanly, she's only 16. Vocally, she's timeless! In both, she's excellence and elegance personified!

[@Magician1939]

I was at the live concert. Her emotional reaction to this song brought tears to her eyes and ours

[@BonnieW50]

As much as Angelina is awesome, I love how she is bringing new breath to the singers we've lost. People do not take the time to comment on that so much, and I think that is what makes Angelina so great. She is bringing new life to awesome singers we have had in the past, and bringing them back to us, in her way.

[@sandyleewhite]

❤ ***PRECIOUS ART, IS ALWAYS IN OUR INDIVIDUAL PERCEPTION, & INTERPRETATION, JUST LIKE ANGELINA'S CHOICES, IN HER SONGS, HER LYRICAL CHOICES, HER ARRANGEMENTS OF COVER'S, HER VISUALS IN HER VIDEO'S, & IN & HER VOICE, & THAT TO ME, IS WHAT MAKES HER, NOT ONLY A PHENOMINAL SINGER, BUT A PRECIOUS PIECE OF ART, THAT AFFECTS US ALL IN DIFFERENT WAYS*** ❤

[@johnbattles1002]

I've been on vacation and this is the first time I've seen this particular studio version! I thought her recent "Allsang pa Grensen" performance of this song could nto POSSIBLY get any better! But I have to say Angelina outdid Angelina threefold on this one! The power, the richness of her voice, the modulation and vitbrato, the style of her delivery, body language and hand movements, just EVERYTHING was SUPER PERFECT in every way! Angelina and Republic Records are about to EXPLODE the music industry -- in a very positive way!

[@joycelisenbery4663]

Remember; English is not her first language. That's what is so amazing!!!!

[@andersonlmjr]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your reactions. Big AJ fan looking forward to your next one.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

It sounded effortless ❤️ And what surprised me in this performance is that she got all the transitions, perfect and I love the way she got that rich tone out to us ❤️ Come on.. that was awesome ❤️

[@thomshin2460]

Hey Dave hope all is good Yeah Angelina is just the best there is period the girl is unbelievable really.

[@anthonyashcraft8456]

This girl is pure magic, her talent level is second to none, bravo Angelina for another stellar performance❤❤

[@larrypifer1103]

The Cinemaphotography, a total MASTERPIECE, Excellent ART Cole McCarthy and Chip McCarthy. Angelina at 16 is the MASTER of her universe, she is top priority for both Stargate, and Republic Records. AJ's voice has been unique since she was 7 years old and now at 16, she controls us as an audience, leaving us hang on every word and phrase. AJ adopts the performance to pay homage to the original hit but then makes it her own and so much better than the original. Credits: Director: Cole McCarthy Executive Producer: Mery Zamani Art Director: Chip McCarthy Piano & Arrangements: Rob Christie Gaffer: Kevin Rios Coordinator: Michael Astar Location: Los Angeles, CA ℗All Rights Reserved - Angelina Jordan Inc There are no ends to the unique signature voice of Angelina Jordan, and her ability to feed our need for the finest STORYTELLING ARTIST that has ever lived in this period of time. At 75 I thought I had experienced the greatest, but nothing compares to AJ. The backing that Angelina Jordan has is astonishing, the crew behind her is state of the art, and are some of the bests in the industry. They know what they have in this powerhouse talent, Angelina Jordan and are giving her all the resources, she needs to go ethereal.

[@larrypifer1103]

I wonder what it is like to be a SUPERSTAR at the age of 16?

[@johnbattles1002]

IKR!

[@rickywallace8573]

Great reaction Dave as always Angelina in my opinion will go down as the greatest singer of the 21 century

[@lindathompson3982]

Scintillating presentation/ performance by Angelina Jordan 🥰

[@Kathy8852]

The Linda Thompson? co-author of this song with David Foster?

[@lindathompson3982]

@@Kathy8852 Oh! That's right!! I hadn't thought about that... To reply to your question: No, I am 'not' that Linda Thompson. Thank you. 😉

[@garysen]

Michelangelo spent the early years in apprenticeships, emulating/'covering' contemporary greats. When he came into his own, phenomenal new art was created. It is fascinating to see a similar process unfold in real time!

[@martinstenitzer8782]

Angelina is magic, best singer on this planet 👑♥️🌹🌟

[@RoguishlyHandsome]

From tiny princess to tall queen. Always mind-blowing, always heart-melting.

[@lonwolflonwolf6553]

Angelina Jordan Inc is her own record label that she's had since I think back towards her Norway's got talent days

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Has all the copyrights in her name For your information she’s singing the key of E

[@garysen]

Angelina elevated her interpretation from exceptional onto perfection. Wonderful!

[@gertwestblad9052]

This is by far the most beautiful and comfortable to listen to version of this song I have ever heard. You can listen to this voice on repeat whitout getting tired of all the high notes and/or pitch that so many others bring to the table.. 🤗 IMHO..

[@FlameCold258]

Agreed! Nobody wants to hear Elvis sing in Whitney's tone. You sing in the key you have. I'm a musician myself! Some people can't see beyond their shoe tops.

[@MiguelSantos-vf5yn]

Looks like a famous movie star

[@johnbattles1002]

She probably will be someday! I really wouldn't doubt it!

[@yiuqwfj]

I just have a hunch that if you sang a Barry White song, you'd totally slay it!

[@rolfpeters123]

Hi Dave. Whitney was with Arista and RCA and Angelina is signed by Republic. Whoever holds the copyright must have given Angelina ownership to sing her version. Read that Queen gave her rights to sing her version of Bohemian Rhapsody. That's respect and shows that she is being recognized by the music industry.

[@mjs5663]

Wow great info thanks

[@marvinboswell6889]

This is a beautiful young lady, who is a jazz singer, giving a top notch cover of her version of this song ,, enjoyed your reaction the movie bodyguard was a Warner Brothers movie , AJ IS Signed to Republic Record , it was written by Linda Thompson & David foster , Linda was Elvis Presley girl friend at the time

[@marvinboswell6889]

Divia Quality , enjoyed your reaction as3 always

[@kevingood4644]

I’m sure I read somewhere that she is well known to David Foster who owns this song..perhaps that’s why she’s allowed to own the copyright on this performance.?

[@mathias61]

I thought the same :-) They have performed in charity concerts together!

[@johnbattles1002]

I believe you're probably right. David Foster has great respect for her, and I think he knew he was witnessing a superstar in the making the first time he met her.

[@CarlD70]

Thank you Dave for a very honest and great reaction to this cover by Angelina. This will be short but just my opinion, I have listened to this over 50+ times already, with many reactors and "vocal coaches" and have personally got tired of hearing the same thing over and over....Angelina sang it in a different "KEY"....well no sh** sherlock, she is not Whitney, nor is she trying to be Whitney!!! This is Angelina Jordan folks!! Whitney is one of her idols and she is simply honoring Whitney with this cover song. Sorry, this is starting to p**s me off a bit because if you want to hear the song in the correct "Key" then go listen to Whitney's original...... sorry for the rant, it is getting to me. This is an absolutely stunning rendition by Angelina...Period!!! Cheers Dave, thank you for supporting Angelina.

[@dianalynn8259]

Great reaction she Has A Beautiful voice 😃

[@kenscott8966]

Great comments Dave. Sometimes Angelina sings for us and sometimes (like here) she ain't playin!

[@GrandmaEllen]

Thank you for catching this to react, Dave. At 16 yo, she's not that little kid anymore. Her voice is richer, deeper, and she is more confident in own arrangements, if that could be possible. And, yes, she's got a great team behind her as she announces to the world, "Hey, I'm entering the adult sector now." And then she gives us that exquisite last note to take home. 💜

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Hi Dave, This became Angelina's song now. She is no more superstar in the making, she is a superstar. I get emotionally invested in Angelina cause she brings it out of me. I believe this is her best one yet and I can't wait for her to get her originals out there. As always love your reactions of Angelina.

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

Angenese got something all right you got all of us she got all of us that voice a 16 1/2 now hard to believe I don’t know Norwegian girl Maybe one of the best singers in the whole world Who know

[@edwardmoran110]

Angelina is only 16? Great reaction as usual!

[@brentravnsborg2782]

well spoken dave. as a fan you can just feel the complete conviction in her voice as she tells us a story. this performance for me is one of the rare times when i get completely lost in a song and will remember it forever.

[@poolhallshark]

Hello, Dave! Super awesome to have you react to this performance by her. You still hold my FAVORITE reaction ever, when you reacted to her cover of this song when she was 12. Great to hear her development, right ? Her low register has always been special, so it's not too surprising to see that she takes everything new down an octave or two. I just think that the way she has adapted to and adopted her "new" voice is SO awesome to see and hear. She's still only 16 and her voice have by no means stopped evolving. We'll have another 10 years or so before that happens. But Angelina the artist will never stop evolving. I can't imagine her future. She can do whatever she wants to, and it will be great. She's that good. Love from Norway♥♥♥♥♥

[@Sweetpea4575]

Excellent reaction to this extraordinary performance. I read that the “don’t you dare” harmony is a snippet of Whitney as a tribute.

[@GrandmaEllen]

I wondered about that. Thank you for that tidbit.

[@tonycatrambone3527]

Now, that makes sense. Yes, thank you for that information.

[@andyschnell58]

I love how Angelina had some attitude when singing "Don't you DARE walk away from me". We know she was thinking about her grandmother Mery while singing this song and we wish Mery all the very best with the health issues she has been having. Dave, please encourage viewers to use the link you provided to watch, like, share and comment on the original video to boost Angelina's analytics.

[@ronraskind]

Andy you're right on the money. Educating the viewers to do as you say not only helps the artist but it teaches the viewers how to support the reactor as well. It's a win-win situation. And furthermore, the artist deserves it.

[@ClandOp]

Dave, that's a great point about that fact that this studio version is on AJ's official channel. Sounds like Republic cut a deal -- probably in advance of AJ's album release. Excellent point here. BTW, AJ's performance here is absolutely stellar. She has to belt near the top of her range, and she handles the key change perfectly. Very little vocal strain or pressure. Her riffs during the coda are from another planet -- and the way she sustains fry and vibrato and breathiness throughout her runs is her signature: easily the best I've every encountered. This is what happens when you bring a classic jazz mentality and ability to classic pop. Thanks for your reaction!

[@TheBjornwilly]

Yup, my thoughts too, excellent point. Could it be her first album is a cover album? I have to admit, that's what I'm hoping for. It's not that I dont love her own stuff, more that I dont know if there's enough of it yet.

[@josecamacho3393]

I see today in ITunes I Have Nothing as a single and ‘apenas album’ (album only) but yesterday I could read will be available on 1/8. So I hope tomorrow will be an even greater day 🎼🎶🎵

[@danilozaccaria9271]

Hi Dave. Danilo here. Comparing her live performances with the studio ones, you used the words"a different kind of magic ". Tell you this. You put her anywhere you like, give her a mike and she will give you HER MAGIC 'cause, like you justly pointed out, everything she does, not only singing, she does it HER WAY. I read a comment from a guy who said : her's are not covers but interpretations. Shout out to him. Keep it up Dave. I'm with you.

[@ooshta]

Wonderful reaction Dave. I bet your wife loved it too.

[@jollyo9276]

OK Dave. I enjoyed every bit of this. As always 😄 Angelina is on her way aiming skyhigh these days. I`m filled with exitement and great expectations for the months and year to come.

[@chaweewanthompson6273]

Perrrrfect!!!!!!

[@waynedenni3187]

Angelina is 16 Whitney was 28 when she sang this imagine Angelina in 12 years mind blowing

[@rburkett1939]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@rw716]

Great reaction! What a fantastic performance! Looks like she's using the same antique store again, like she used for her My Funny Valentine and Suspicious Minds videos. The music she's been making in this store has been top tier and the videos visually beautiful. Love that she went back to the black and white monochrome look again. My goodness, She is one of the best singers out there today and she still has room to grow! Such a great talent!

[@charlesallison6385]

Live from the antique store. I said it before and I'll say it again when she releases her album and gets that Superstar status that she so deserves this antique store quite well could become a tourist attraction 😁

[@angelightification]

Angelina 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[@dannydoc1969]

Hello Dave. Angelinas voice just gets better and better, and she did it her way. She sings it at a slower tempo, with many more runs and melismas than Whitney. I find Whitneys’ version, especially from the movie, very poppy, and in contrast for me, Angelina is more soulful, heartfelt, and emotional. I know it’s a matter of personal taste, but Angelina blew me away.

[@davelegget1000]

thanks for posting . great review.

[@jonpappaj-son3071]

Well, Queen gave her the rights to her version of Bohemian Rapsody

[@efstathiosalevras605]

Empress of music.. next level..

[@edwardsullivan5481]

People are saying those backing vocals at 6:12 is the adding of Whitney as a tribute.

[@georgependleton59]

I totally agree...if you want it sung exactly like WH what's the point?....Go listen to WH. If you aren't going to put some of yourself into a cover why bother? She didn't go crazy with high notes and runs,but I certainly felt the emotional intent of the lyrics....Being yourself is always better.

[@janakujawa1629]

Fabulous talent!

[@johngaudet285]

Another great reaction Dave, yes I believe you’re right I think she bought the copyright to this song, as I was informed she did with Suspicious Minds, a lot of people forget before Angelina performed on Norway’s got talent she came from a pretty well to do family, who could afford to turn down offers from different record labels, which simply means she was able to develop into the talent she is , and not be forced into mainstream. Hopefully her family (team) will continue to hold her back until she finishes her education. Her grandmother Mery Zamani besides being a world renowned poet and artist has a masters in psychology, and her father is a petroleum engineer so I’m pretty sure her mom and uncle Mike (manager) have some sort of degree other than high school

[@kerrythomas6220]

I think she has graduated from high school.

[@johngaudet285]

@@kerrythomas6220 no still in high school maybe graduate next year. Hopefully she’ll attend a university in USA.

[@kerrythomas6220]

@@johngaudet285 I thought I read that she had attained enough credits to graduate. As far as her attending college, as we call it in the States, I’d be surprised since it seems her only desire seems to be to perform on stage. However, if she decides to continue with her education and perform sporadically, I would definitely support her in that decision.

[@mrstlu4838]

Interesting, Dave, “Angelina Jordan, Inc.” is Angelina’s own label, “BoRhap” is also on AJ Inc. Would David Foster own the rights? It’s his song! (I think still.) Nice to see you back with Angelina, Dave, my favourite reaction of yours to this girl is still “Feeling Good” 🥰

[@Bustefaen]

Angelina Jordan Inc has secured the rights to this video and performance, but surely not to the song itself. It is probably a bit different from BoRhap, where Angelina has done a completely new arrangement - while «Suspicious Minds» (also Angelina Jordan Inc) sits somewhere in the middle. Importantly, BoRhap is available on streaming platforms, while the other two as of now are not. Seems to me that her managent has secured limited rights for YT use.

[@mrstlu4838]

@@Bustefaen I wasn’t suggesting she had the rights to the song, seeing as Sony has the rights to Whitney’s catalogue. The in’s and out’s of this are really interesting, thanks for your input. RR seems to have some clout, though.

[@robertvirnig638]

In her 13-year-old recording of this song she actually did copy Whitney note for note albeit with a little of her rasp and unique tone. In this one, she stripped out most of Whitney's embellishments and replaced them with her own. And where in Whitney's vocals power and emotion were centered in the belted portions of the song, Angelina's emotional expression could be more felt throughout the song and the belting although there was less emphasized. I'm just referring to a matter of degree, both of them were excellent in their own way in all portions of the song.

[@Scott9379]

…..❤️Angelicalina❤️.

[@marymulligan3053]

Great reaction!

[@markkleckner3060]

Great reaction and I am wondering if she is going her own label when she goes mainstream! Don't know but makes you think, God Bless!

[@mldkenny]

Perfection.

[@FlameCold258]

I actually, prefer Angelinas version, it sounds more heartfelt to me.😊😊😊😊👍👍

[@lutobravodaniel2189]

Absolutely more emotional than Huston!!!! The voice of Angelina is absolutely unique unique unique!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonycatrambone3527]

You are the first reactor I’ve seen that has said anything about the backup vocals. I can only make them out on one verse. Are they singing throughout the song? Just curious if anyone else noticed. Outstanding reaction, as usual! Angelina just keeps getting better and better!

[@paulmason6474]

It was only when she was singing don’t you dare walk away. I couldn’t hear any other vocal backing

[@GrandmaEllen]

Only that one place.

[@kerrythomas6220]

@@GrandmaEllen it was also in the Whitney Houston original, so this is an homage to that. I’ve heard other reactors comment on it also.

[@КиануДепп]

Ani Lorak - Shady Lady 👍👍👍

[@williamarmstrong9008]

I did not clean anything up it’s just how she found it it was no Thang your hair a breath of everything going on they didn’t change anything her grandmother make sure cause she’s the producer Angelina Jordan holds all the copyrights to her own music.

[@rickrack4812]

David Foster owns this song

[@dlblakey62]

👏🔥⭐️❤️!

[@CarlosCastillo-ue9cz]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tph222]

Withney Houston music is under Sony music since 2012.

[@poolhallshark]

Ja. Jeg lurer på hvordan det henger sammen ?

[@tph222]

Tja si det

[@davidfehlman5150]

I think this all ties in when Sony wanted to collaborate with Republic Records on some movies and use certain artists from R&R for certain songs,, this all came about just before Angelina did her Mercy for the movie "The Hunting Game" And our buddy Simon Cowell is part of Sony Entertainmen as well,, My understanding 👣

[@poolhallshark]

@@davidfehlman5150 May very well be! Thanks for the input👍

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

Republic records Los Angeles California he signed him and she was 14

[@danilozaccaria9271]

Sorry Dave, Danilo again but the last part of your commentary just hit my foggy brain and the few neurons I've got left immediately got busy and came up with this crazy idea. You said that Angelina got the copyright of Whitney's song and you, just like me, are wondering why. Here's the crazy idea. Do you think she has in mind to give us a yet new, different version of it, maybe in her upcoming album? Bonkers, right?

[@elenikougioumtzidou4217]

Not enough for us miyagi andy panda 🔥

[@joegutierrez4]

love your reactions Brudda 🤙, I like whiney, but it's Angelina's now. if I'm mistaken Whitney didn't want to do this song, but Angelina loves it and still paying respect to Whitney 👣.

[@svenkramorz2621]

mostly I have the need to listen to the original with cover versions, with the versions of aj it is the other way around

[@truthwarrior7934]

Angelina signed with Republican Records a few yrs. ago. Whitney Houston was with Clive Davis & not sure Who Whitney originally signed on with. My guess us probably Sony or Columbia? I DON'T think Republican Records was around back in those days of Whitney's days. I am sure someone will have the facts in regards to these questions.

[@johnvasi]

There’s a different energy for some live performances, but I was disappointed in the quality of the videos I’ve seen from Angelina’s recent tour. It’s like they were all recorded with an phone from the audience. I think Angelina is easily the best singer I’ve ever heard, but the concert recordings didn’t do justice to her talent. This studio recording is flawless, just spectacular. Strong, powerful, but nuanced. Not one second of hesitation in her voice. No one can sing this without nods to Whitney, but Angelina’s voice has such power and richness in her lower registers that-yes, again- she makes it her own. Vocal control that’s so beautiful. Her extended last note is a pure straight tone for a long time before she adds vibrato as it fades out. Everything beautifully done.

[@mrstlu4838]

@Bob Deane 👍🏻👏🏻

[@williamarmstrong9008]

End it right now is resigning to republic records republic records based in Los Angeles California she does have the rights to all her musical

[@nancydavis2590]

Republic records

[@ilzelia4383]

Reaja ao gabriel henrique

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

I read Angelina got the Copy rights for this I just performing

[@dianedove1000]

So, Dave, why do you think, if that was indeed backup singers, why they only sang one phrase out of the whole song? The first time I heard it, I thought maybe it was a mistake or something. Any ideas? Or it might be Angelina singing the backup also, which she has also done before.

[@whatitdodave]

Different tones of voices that didn’t sound like Angelina. But I could be wrong. It’s just a thought.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Just think she’s 16 1/2 an hour what’s it gonna sound like much is 20 oh my goodness

[@robertostrowski-oh6nk]

Review Portrait of a Man, you'll love it @ respect it

[@carinaejag]

She isn't really covering Whitney Houston as Whitneys version also is a cover of the original singer and writer of the song: Dolly Parton. More that people sing the Whitney version but not a cover as she isn't the original singer.

[@jdeang3531]

Dolly did not write this song. Whitney did “I will always love you” written by Dolly

[@johnbattles1002]

David Foster co-wrote this song with Linda Thompson. Dolly wrote "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney later covered, making Dolly far more money off the royalties than Dolly made with its original release.

[@steveadkins394]

What it do is fake

[@whatitdodave]

Is that right.