Songwriter's Reaction/Review of Angelina Jordan "Yellow Brick Road" *What an amazing rendition*

[@johnvasi]

I heard this song so many times by Elton and thought of it as pleasant pop music, but I never understood what it was all about. As she does with all her songs, Angelina is living the lyrics, interpreting them beautifully and giving them meaning. A while ago, I watched a 1970’s Elton John video of this. It’s a full-on show with a back-up band, back-up singers, falsetto, and big glasses. Elton is putting on a show. Nothing wrong with that, but when you watch Angelina, it has nothing to do with a show. It’s just Angelina, deep within herself, not even making eye contact with the audience. She’s there to give us her interpretation of the lyrics, and she does it with that incredible, magical, soothing, timeless vintage voice. If the measure for the best singer in the world is the one you want to listen to the most, for me that’s Angelina by an enormous margin. I can listen to her all day, everyday.

[@mih1961]

Born at the perfect time so we could enjoy the older stuff before she came and made them better. Definitely the best vocalist in the world, ever. :)

[@jerrylosos9162]

At the very end Simon Cowell said he will never think of that song in the same way again. He was wowed. I love the way Angelina still does a slight curtsy when she is finished singing. She is fantastic. Thanks for your lovely reaction. (Patricia, Jerry's wife)

[@childcrone]

Yes, Patricia; I love the barely audible little 'hm-hm' chuckle she makes at the end of this one.

[@danl.4743]

@@childcrone I heard that too. That's SO Angelina. LOL

[@TheBlaster54]

Soul, What makes Angelina’s performance even more remarkable is the fact that Angelina chose to sing with only the accompaniment of a single piano. Just having the piano playing allows the audience to focus on Angelina’s incredible voice.

[@timothymclaughlin2494]

The best there is, amazing talent. Goosebumps and tears, Wow

[@clydeatrowbridge]

angelina has said she wants to take classic songs and make them fReSh for a new generation...gratefully and thankfully she has made them fresh for the last generation. thanks

[@cazziefores2183]

I absolutely love loads of the covers angi bangi has done and I always prefer her version.. I💓her so much xxx 🎧✌️👍🥰🤗🇬🇧

[@andyschnell58]

Truly amazing especially for a 13 year old! Creating genius arrangements and hitting it out of the park every time when on some of the world's biggest stages. Beyond imagination what Angelina will sound like at age 20 or 30 or.....

[@eileenroque]

Thanks!

[@eileenroque]

Check out “Loving You” age 11 😮❤

[@mehdikeyha3755]

🙏🙏👍👍💙💙 nobody seen the best of angelina yet I believe the the best of angelina would be on a big stage with huge audience and I can guarantee u the place will explode she is truly something else

[@ripmod1]

Would you please react to Angelina singing "a million years ago" thank you.

[@kayrahe1141]

A Million Years Ago is one of my faves she sings ❤

[@richiewise7432]

Absolutely stunning voice and song.

[@keithserafy]

I believe the finals songs were chosen by Simon Cowell, so she had little time to come up with her own arrangement like she did for Bohemian Rhapsody. She used Sara Barielles' version, not Elton's, but her unique vocals took it to another level. This is my favorite Angelina song, it's just so beautiful. For another total re-interpretation of a classic song, check out her cover of The Momas & the Papas California Dreamin' when she was 12. It's totally her arrangement & will blow your mind. The only surviving member of the band & cowriter of the song, Michelle Philips, loved it & posted it on the bands official website. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3OsaH6jaN9qY7c

[@nfpnone8248]

Simon Cowell may have chosen other’s songs like Marcelito, but Angelina chooses her own songs and arrangements, and I’m sure that was a requirement for her doing the show, especially since they were not going to let her win. You do know that this was the second time they approached Angelina to do the show, they tried in the first season and the answer was NO!

[@keithserafy]

@@nfpnone8248 Yes, I was aware AGT had previously tried to get her to sing, I have read Michaels interview. How do you know Simon didn't choose her song from a short list, like for Marcelito? You may be right & I certainly wouldn't be surprised, but I'm curious how you know this?

[@nfpnone8248]

@@keithserafy I don’t, but if you listen closely to her interview that she did before she did the show she hints at the negotiations that needed to happen before she would do the show, and I’m sure she would not give in on creative control no matter what they wanted, that would have been a deal breaker, but I’m sure they chose the song she did at the end of the show with Tyler, and the sand artist, and you can tell because the arrangement didn’t have the Angelina style. I do think the AGT experience was an eye opener for her, but her supporting family obviously helped her and protected her!

[@charlesmiller6510]

There was something not right about that performance. Compared to Bohemian Rhapsody Angelina's reaction to finishing this performance was cooly perfunctory. Not happy at all. Now where did I hear she was given a short list of songs to choose from? So yes she did choose but not freely. Her reaction shows that her wings got clipped somehow. I've no proof; but I'm convinced just the same.

[@6ftstickinsect]

I don’t believe so but I may be wrong. Here’s her rehearsal for this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKKZlp5ma7ZniLc

[@FlameCold258]

Please, Angelina singing "a million years ago" 12 years old.

[@FlameCold258]

Yes, Anglina is another level.

[@nyima04011]

Thank goodness. Thank you so much! Your great reactions make us greedy for more, LOL Go back and see the drawing of her 7 yr old self, by her grandmother, on her T-shirt. You can see it when she opens her arms singing "road..."

[@mariangelamattosgrosso237]

Soul LaVie, where's your heart medication? Your reaction is always so spontaneous and emotional, this is very good. Thanks for this video, fantastic!!!

[@joeseay2883]

Cowell sitting there eating his heart out knowing he can't get her, the best singer going these days.!

[@PhilipKnopp]

Her peaking voice is eye-watering! ...what emotion! ...then comes the soft, breathy ending!

[@monika3545]

Best channel ..best reactions ... Always perfectly spot on .. Thank you Soul 👍

[@joycevaldes4548]

Yes yes yes

[@KRISTOFOROS333]

I like this spontaneity and emotionality of Soul, but I like the best when he reacts to Angelina :) Moniko, pozdrawiam ze Szczecina:)

[@monika3545]

@@KRISTOFOROS333 Dzieki, pozdrawiam rowniez. And yes I agree Soul is incredible . I love his reactions always with hint of humor and spirituality ...

[@joycevaldes4548]

@@KRISTOFOROS333 Soul is the best and so gifted...I feel exactly this way too!!! I went in the rabbit hole August 14 when his release of his first time hearing her and I had never heard of her...the rest is history and I'm still in the rabbit hole which for me is a palace...happy day... Joyce in Tahoe

[@destitute8493]

Wisdom is a quality we associate with grey hair and later stages of life. To see wisdom in a 13-year old girl is extraordinary.

[@JJosephineify]

You know what you're talking about. Wonderful to see your reactions to Angelina Jordan as professional. This year she has released a tribute to Elvis. Suspicious Minds.

[@esthermartinez2315]

Never got tired of listening to Angelina! What makes this performance amazing to me is that I didn't know the original song. It's been a fascinating discovery and I can tell that it took me more than two months listening to her version before daring to look for Elton's one. No need to say which one I prefer, and by far! As you say, Soul, can't wait for her album. "Shield" was a lovely surprise so, more, Angelina, more!

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Brilliant! I liked it even better than her Bohemian Rhapsody performance, and that was pretty incredible too. Love this girl...she's gonna be huge if she can keep this kind of feeling and quality up. Cheers!

[@kjelllarsson7888]

Thank you Angelina! She is a miracle!

[@sandyleewhite]

I never get tired of watching your reactions to our Angelina Jordan! You capture in your expressions, what we are all feeling in our heart & soul !!! Please enjoy another coffee on me 💙💙💙

[@soullavee]

Thank you so much Sandy, i really appreciate it💙

[@royjohansen7472]

❤️ your reaction 👍😊

[@garyswee9061]

The basic rearrangement here is by Sarah Bareilles but Anglina has made it her own in so many ways. An exceptional cover for sure. Soul, I like what you do. I can wait for your next Angelina reaction but I'm always jonesing for that Angelina fix.

[@magdamulford4038]

Yes she takes it to a current level ....makes old song new an current ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@powerdavid6235]

I've been badgering you for a few weeks now to react to this rendition, I don't know who finally persuaded you but thank you whoever it was. I absolutely love this version by Angelina.

[@soullavee]

You persuaded me, because you've been badgering me for a few weeks now:)

[@danl.4743]

@@soullavee The squeaky wheel gets the first grease, huh?

[@kenj1621]

She recently put out a short thank you vid where she thanked her fans for all the support she received for SHIELD. She promised her fans that she would be putting out many more originals. I take it as a sign that her album won't have any covers and will have new, original stuff. It can't come soon enough and I don't care what she puts on it. I'm getting it no matter what.

[@leebrn8588]

Was this on Twitter, or Facebook? Still no explaination as to why Republic Records has not confirmed Angelina as signed with them like they did with Ariana grande, and Taylor Swift ?

[@kenj1621]

@@leebrn8588 Here is a KZbin link with the same thank you video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvCnJR-q6mSos0

[@danl.4743]

She looks years younger on that video. It's not recent. She's probably around 12.

[@kenj1621]

@@danl.4743 The video is from October of this year and she was 13 before SHIELD was even released. FYI if she was 12 as you say, those "years younger" you mentioned would actually amount to 1 since she is just 14 now, 13 when SHIELD was released and 12 when SHIELD was made. I doubt she made a thank you vid BEFORE the song was even released.

[@duaneedwards4189]

Nice reaction. She is special, for sure.

[@berndrebhahn9862]

Grandgrandpa 71 here. Angelina can sing everything, but she make it jazzy.

[@peterhowells7309]

I was sure I'd seen you review this before and I almost didn't watch. Glad I watched now because you always have the same passion for her performances as I do. First time I heard this with her singing it I realised that I had never actually listened to the words properly before. She's just something else - amazing!

[@veredivanova9677]

Thank you

[@garyconway1073]

my eyes water up on every song, cant help it. wow

[@magdamulford4038]

I said it before.....she brings new life to older songs!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CarlD70]

Great reaction Soul...good to see you come back to Angelina. If I could this rendition by her would get a 1000 thumbs up. Keep them coming Soul...

[@roberttague9729]

Another excellent reaction, thank you. I think Angelina is a gift to the world but especially to lyricists. Dozens of her covers revealed the actual meaning, feeling and words of songs I have heard for decades but listened to for the very first time. She reveals the genius of many song writers of the last century ! Amazing, just Amazing!

[@nicholaspatrick4445]

she is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@magdamulford4038]

She makes old songs current songs.....I can listen to her all day and also get goosebumps every time

[@bingobillable]

Glad to see you back with Angelina’s performances. You have barely scratched the surface of her remarkable and lengthy repertoire. You have so much more joy to experience as well as countless goose bumps. I have the luxury of being retired and widowed, so I have time to listen to virtually everyone of her performances. Just when I think I have seen them all some reactor finds a hidden gem. I love the amazement that you express with your body and words. Anxiously awaiting your next post.

[@kayrahe1141]

I never get tired of her voice and surprises ❤ she relaxes me and I feel happy too. Great reaction!

[@nicelynnpelep1126]

She DID it again, didn't she???? Thank you for your beautiful reaction again. 💖💖💖

[@annabrannan9858]

Angry Jordan ASTAR. PRICELESS..🦋 LIKE HOWIE SAID...ONE. WORD .... HYPNOTIC ✌🏼❤️🤗 PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS 🇺🇸🦅🌎✝️🇳🇮🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@cndart]

Hard not to smile and nod with approval of such an amazing rendition of an all time Elton John classic. AJ is soooooo good. Thanks, Soul.

[@charlesmiller6510]

"I'm not a friend for your friends to open" it's like I never heard the words before... she communicates like none other... a gift, a real gift.

[@robertcarlson2807]

It's "I'm not a present for your friends to open", but you are spot on with the rest of your comment!

[@charlesmiller6510]

Hey Robert thanks for going easy on me... your friends must see you as a gift.

[@annamariazdumiona3329]

Did you notice that she is wearing shirt with herself at age 7 (x factor audition), and this song is declaration for her future. " Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road ."

[@keesbrakenhoff9295]

You reacted exactly as I did so welcome to the Goose bump Orchestra. I think if Angelina were to perform in 4 days in a football stadium with 60.000 seats it would be sold out in a day assuming the computer wouldn't be overloaded.

[@philging]

Nice reaction - she is incredible.

[@billburgess4720]

I think I understand....She takes the created greatness of a song, holds it, cuddles it, rounds it, and places it in your heart...

[@sheilascoyne861]

She brings new life and soul to everything thing she sings and does. Reborn, new birth. ❤💯 thank you

[@deniseperryman2814]

Angelina is incredible she knows music like the back of her hand she knows exactly how she wants to sing a song and gives it all she’s got and always respects the original artist there’s no one out there as good as Angelina once your hooked your hooked love ❤️ from Denise in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💕👼😘👋XX

[@joseguillermorodriguezalon1462]

Man, I feel your reaction so sincer and honest. My coment is about you. Angelina does'nt New my coment. Respeeeek!!!

[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

I love your enthusiasm for my favorite artist

[@joycevaldes4548]

I loved it again I plan to buy a POT of coffee very soon and serve your way...top of the day friend... Joyce

[@stenis999]

So, I finally got around to catch up with you Soul. Been away for a while, but I've caught up on lots of your reviews today - focusing on AJ, Dimash and your lovely Aurora reaction - hope you'll do more from her, she is amazing. Really enjoy all your reactions, this one from AJ included. There's so many recommendations I could give, but I won't. You get enough of great recommendations in the comments. I love to follow your discovery of some of my favourite artists and songs. And... tbh, sometimes I see/hear the song for the first time along with you. That's great! For some reason I started watching from the newest and backwards, wondering about the book you have on display. As I got a bit back in time with your reviews, I heard your plug for *your* book. Didn't realise you are an author! I actually ended up buying it and can't wait to read it. So.. well done! :)

[@ginajung6205]

Love your reactions...so energetic, thorough and honest...I'd like u to react to "A million years ago " will blow your mind....I feel it is her most emotional....makes me cry♡

[@kenscott8966]

Angelina is unique in her ability to take a song (even an iconic song) and produce a rendition that is completely different though it remains the same.

[@mark3863]

She’s made me cry too. Look forward to your reaction to her singing Stay.

[@petrichor649]

Your face when she starts. You are in awe. Me too

[@ingridprofitt6078]

You should reacted to her do Freddy "The show must go on" then you will see how hi she can go and " It's a mans world" . I think she is trying out different gene to see where she fits. She can really change her voice but the tone reminds the same. I am praying she do well whatever she chooses!

[@mikoardenvlogs7656]

❤️❤️❤️

[@makobasila4350]

👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏oh my!!!very very nice AJ..... she is clever.....🙂 God bless you both....

[@childcrone]

Ohh, I have been looking forward to your experience of this one since you 'did' her Bohemian Rhapsody! This would be in my top 5 favorites of her performances. Thank you ;~)

[@aigorsrogi66nfj75]

At last, thanks

[@bevq6512]

I love your reactions... I'm not so secretly hoping that she gets to work with Elton or Queen...imagine AJ performing Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen

[@krisamagus1]

won't happen.My guess only.

[@bevq6512]

@@krisamagus1 Queen are touring with Adam Lambert next year. It isnt impossible to make the jump to performing with AJ let's be honest she is a legend in the making. If they tour with Adam Lambert I pretty sure they'll work with AJ... Especially as they loved her take on Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@krisamagus1]

@@bevq6512 That is wishful thinking.They won't do that,regardless what we would like to see.Angelina is already Ia better singer than Lambert btw.I'm sorry.Queen died with Freddie.And with John leaving.Brian and Roger are old dudes,they wouldn't care to popularize an upcoming very young talent/star.

[@bevq6512]

@@krisamagus1 I did say I was wishing and hoping... No need to be such a negative Nancy about it all. You're entititled to your opinion but maybe you should try a little positivity once in a while. I'm not talking about popularising anyone but I'm saying it woul be nice to see and hear, AJ doesn't need ANYONE to make he popular however would be nice to see her perform with them as they are one of the greats as is she and she's a fan of them. No negativity needed

[@krisamagus1]

@@bevq6512 Sorry.As much as I want Angelina to sing alongside Brian and Roger,it won't happen.I'm not negative at all in this case,only realistic.Thanks for listening to my opinion.I heard yours too.

[@joycevaldes4548]

Soul darlin...we think that...'You are something else!!!!!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Great reaction. I've been waiting for this one. Now do more Pentatonix , more Pentatonix, more Pentatonix, more Pentatonix

[@TheGuerillapatriot]

I love her curtsey in acknowledging the listeners.

[@jeannehurdel312]

She took it to another level.

[@LeNaInLoVe]

This is actually not ANGELinas arrangement, don't remember her name sorry. But as always, she puts her signature to it, and makes it her own. I didn't like it first time I heard it... but it's getting better by every listen.. :) All the best from Arctic Norway o/

[@danl.4743]

I can help... kzbin.info/www/bejne/havHY52XbNJ0na8

[@davidcochran6291]

Angelina has been one of my favorite trinity of singers since the day, actually middle of the night, when I first heard her sing, 'I'm A Fool To Want You' A cappella when she was 7. She along with Morissette and the other wonder child Daneliya Tuleshova. Are my three favorites, and if you forced me to choose a favorite it would be Daneliya who I heard first, and who gets to me faster than any other singer. Morissette is the best singer in the world right now and her 'Fly Like A Bird' should end that discussion. And Angelina, She has never let me down and I have yet not to cry listening to her take a familiar song turn it inside out and sing it back to me having it sound enough like the original, but with her twists and special vocals she put on them to make them her own. But Daneliya can have me sobbing within the first five words of a song. Her latest is a stunning version of 'Not About Angels' by Birdy. It is a beautiful song that leaves you feeling so vulnerable you hurt everywhere but mostly in your heart. She really does a special job on this song and the only regret is it's over too soon. I would love it if you reacted to it, because I think you will find it really beautiful.

[@AzaDio]

I'm nervously waiting for what she puts out with this new contract of hers. She's great. I remember the lighter days.. lol..

[@geniej9093]

I love it now in AJ's version that is simple but outstanding in voice play.

[@mariamcgrath2402]

Best version so far. As with Bohemian Rhapsody, like having to lean into a whisper, her measured breathy pared down versions, lures in the listener and traps us, then hits us up with a big emotive note and vocal runs that thrill. I can't wait to see where her career goes. A truly rare talent.

[@56kof]

This feels actually closer to the meaning of the expression "yellow brick road" from The wizzard of Oz, than Elton John managed to do

[@dennisharnish9063]

She soon will be a super star.

[@marmacca51]

There is an early studio recording of Angelina singing "I who have nothing" (I think she may have been only 6 years old). Would love to see you react to it.

[@lmengel]

I’m curious if you’ve watched her Bohemian Rapsody and Yellow Brick Road a half dozen times each like me. Angelina is prodigy to be sure!!! Wowser.

[@MrTombre]

something many may miss is the attention to the smallest details, there is a brick pattern on her pants =)

[@terriwynne8440]

Sublime

[@mikemclaughlin6362]

And she does almost all of her arranging.

[@ulyseslabajo]

It is maybe inspired by an another cover of the song... But you know when Angelina starts to put her own flair to any music they just become her own. In my honest opinion... Sarah did the beautiful cover of the song. Angelina perfected it.☺️

[@aprilfool53]

I would really like to hear AJ do a duet with Streisand. What a pairing of voices that would be.

[@lindakramer6075]

What a wonderful singer and song and I enjoyed your reaction. Will you please react to Pentatonix's Bohemian Rhapsody? You will be amazed at what they can do.

[@ub-relax6800]

So... How many time did you listen to this performance? Me? Around two hundred times, I think...

[@briarmaster08]

You're going to want to watch the Sara Bareille version of this to better appreciate what Angelina pulled off here. Sir Elton gave his blessing on Sara's version.

[@myakka1928]

YBR. Elton should be proud....that she selected that song....

[@philmar7866]

Have a listen to her singing 'I have nothing' whitney houston classic - She is at another level. Truly awesome. (I think she is 12 at the time )

[@scottrobb651]

Soul: Just like an lullaby Angelina grab your meds and buckle up for this.

[@peggyreid6836]

Did you notice the t-shirt under her jacket? It's a picture if her at 7 yrs old.

[@bibaso]

♦♦♦♦ Story-telling is almost the oldest art in the world, and Angelina, besides being a great singer with great rich voice, great technics and high musical IQ, has a soul of a true story-teller. She connect to the spirit of the song she is performing, build the story and takes you to a mesmerizing journey of emotions, wrapping you with her warm voice. There are great and amazing singers out there, some of them are also great performers but none of them is a real true story-teller. Angelina takes the concept of "soul singing" to a different new level, and at least for me - listening to singers is not the same any more - it is divided by before Angelina and after Angelina. I don't know any other singer in the past or in the present that put that kind of emotions like Angelina did in some specific songs (stay, million years ago, bohemian rhapsody, yellow bricks and few more), I never heard before about a singer that made grown-up / old people wish to live more just to be around to see what she will do next (in many comments for her songs), and I think that says it all

[@MrTombre]

=) from Norway

[@tiger7774]

Angelina Jordan sings her own song "Oslo" accompanied by Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps, Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces, to pictures & movie clips from Norway. "Oslo" by Angelina Jordan & Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps

[@magdamulford4038]

She sings these older songs better than the original si her!

[@tomcarson8854]

I hope Elton gives her a hug!

[@sueb4289]

Nice reaction.!..would love to see you react to Pentatonix cover of Sound of Silence or Mad World...they also have a fantastic version of Bohemian Rhapsody.....love your commentary for your reactions :)

[@wvob6752]

Thirteen years old. Should have won.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Angelina Jordan signed a record deal with the public records company She released released i a single

[@BUDSBEAU]

did you notice the shirt she is wearing ? it is a painting of her !!!!!!!!!