Angelina Jordan + Elvis Presley 'How Great Thou Art' Commentary

King Elvis and princess Angelina. Double Royalty.

[@theavanstaden9400]

She sings it with great respect for our wonderful God and Saviour. God bless her!

[@sharonroyal1410]

Again...tears of gratitude for her gift. It was given to her and she shares it with us. So glad you're here!

[@lengould9262]

It was partly given to her, more accurately offered to her if she was willing to do the huge workload to pick up the gift.

[@markkleckner3060]

Some how missed this one, was great and God Bless!

[@joankeyes8837]

My god she is a power ful singer loved her version of elvis song wow 🇮🇪

[@deanyoho2755]

Her version cuts deep within you. Simply love it.

[@1949ala]

What a great presentation ,I was a dj in the 1960's in Las Vegas, and Elvis bought an hour of our station time to play his religious songs, I announced it and he was dedicating all of these songs to his mother We were the only station in town, who would play his music, when we played one of his songs, he would call the station and thank us..very classy guy

[@genevapriest6190]

Being from the South where Elvis performed at the local venues (Texarkana & Sheveport's Louisoana Hayride) some times newcomers never knew how deep his religious roots of his upbringing, influenced ALL of his music, as those of us who knew him in his early twenties remember his roots.

[@user-xn1rj5lx6r]

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[@miraguy7747]

Love it Alan, I think she pray tru her song. Thank you Angelina J po Ryan, God bless you and your family. Ang God bless you Alan Papier

[@deanyoho2755]

Absolutely love her deep voice and emotions in this performance.

[@squidkid2]

I believe that sometimes when God isn't watching, one of his angels slips out of heaven and comes to earth. And because he is so proud of his creation, he doesn't summon them back but lets them stay here to comfort us. It's like she's singing this song directly to God. When I see and hear someone like Angelina Jordon, I see in her the beauty and perfection of his creation. Someone once said that even God sometimes shows his cards. Angelina is God's gift to us, and we should all treasure that gift.

[@deanyoho2755]

Absolutely Love her deep slow version of this great song. Beautiful!!

[@ckh57]

Angelina is in a super worship mode with this song it is just out of this world with emotion!!

[@truus5653]

Elvis was my number one, but now Angelina has taken that place and I think Elvis agrees

[@TeleNikon]

I agree. Elvis is my fave. But I think Elvis would happily take his hat off to Angelina for this performance.

[@kevingood4644]

@James Lannon I honestly think that one day Angelina be thought of as a female Elvis, but you're right there CAN only be one Elvis ))

[@makobasila4350]

My God!!!she is really great. Straightforward singing. Pure talent .👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RaymondCore]

I still get chills listening to Elvis an I LOVE Home Free. I am an Angelina Jordan Super fan. I have now watched all your videos and will watch them all continuing forward. Thank you for stating this channel.

[@debbrarobinson3578]

My Mother chose Elvis hymns for her funeral music! How great Thou Art was her favorite hymn! Especially Elvis’s version.

[@davideoverton]

Angelina has a way of taking whatever on her soul and vocally puts that impression on our souls. With this song she is not only impressing upon our souls but the Lord's soul as well.

[@macrandang1981]

I live long life. I never ever cry when listening to any of world famous siingers. But I have the serious problem " when Angelina starts singing, my tears start falling". 🇮🇩❤️AGJ.

[@ulyseslabajo]

It's fascinating how she's still able to play around with notes that low. It's a powerhouse performance from Angelina.

[@lindaalaureano]

Thank you Alan . When I listen to you I feel I'm getting college level instructions and insight about beautiful Angelina .

[@thealanpapier]

My next video will be followed by a multiple choice exam which will count 20% towards your final grade

[@rayhowson2720]

Angelina's performance is so soulful.

[@MONTE007100]

6 years i am listening to Angelina and i never saw this clip with this song,,,,,,,,,,thanx for you and this channel

[@Carina1111]

Whatever she sings, then it goes straight into the heart and soul. Magic 💖

[@juliochavez7161]

I can only imagine what this song would sound like today. Angelina is gifted and her growth is still happening. I version at this point in time would probably be out of this world IMO. Thanks Alan for your time and effort, can't hardly wait for the next one. Thumbs up sir.

[@ek-1707]

I think she did this within the last year or so. While she is constantly evolving as a vocal artist, and she may have had this pulled from KZbin because she was dissatisfied with it, why would she sound much different today?

[@juliochavez7161]

@@ek-1707 I just happen to believe that if nothing else she would want to do it better, all I am saying is I believe she would be a lot more satisfied with the results now IMHO.

[@jerrylarocque9600]

I thought i watched every video of Angelina but i never saw this one. Good work Alan digging up this one.

[@ridgemanron]

Mother Teresa once stated, 'God hath no greater love than for those who come to the aid of a stranger in desperate need'. It's possible he first installed this special love into Angelina after she gave the shoes she was wearing to a poor Arab girl she met in the streets of the mid-east, then decided to donate winnings from Norway's Got Talent to the less fortunate, and has raised countless millions through charity concerts for many of God's less fortunate. She NEVER will wear shoes when performing, even in the Winters of Norway, to remind everyone that they should be aware of the many who don't even own one pair of shoes.

[@stevek5332]

For me, Angelina is an artist who paints emotion with her voice. This is an excellent example. Many thanks for making the effort to find this video of her cover, as you said, it's not especially easy to find.

[@richardhobbs7107]

Very Nice !

[@daveblakely1863]

As a Christian I give God all the glory for Angelina’s talents.

[@johnbattles1002]

Same here!

[@9Ballr]

👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Wow, you've unearthed a true gem here. I had never seen this before. What an amazing rendition from Angelina. Her voice is so deep, and so reverent. I am not religious, but she's captured the sense of awe this song inspires brilliantly.

[@thealanpapier]

Amen

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Hadn't heard her go to her baritone range since I Put A Spell On You. Beautiful. as always.

[@ashrafjehangirqazi1497]

I am already a fan of the peerless Angelina. But I was not prepared to prefer her version of Elvis' magnificent rendition of this song. But it took just a few seconds to reconsider my view. Elvis is the King. Angelina is the princess.

[@bingobillable]

I thought I had heard everything posted by Angelina, but you have found another gem. And then you teased us with a promise to play another that is hard to find in your next reaction. Your dedication to Angelina is apparent and I can barely wait until your next post. Another great review.

[@dadams9158]

Ditto.

[@williamchristensen4655]

Thanks Alan. What a find. It is another example of Angelina's ability to tackle any song in any genre and create a masterpiece. I eagerly await your next commentary.

[@zweibrucker]

Thanks Alan, I love it that I could hear each performer before you spoke to there performance. Steve

[@joetomcat7800]

It's hard to imagine anyone could top Elvis. But...

[@thealanpapier]

The 'BUT' says it all

[@johnbattles1002]

@@thealanpapier , she will be a mega-supernova star on the same celestial level as Elvis, if not transcending even farther, if that's possible!

[@davidherd1855]

Loving all this. Thank you very much.😄

[@susanclow3173]

Angelina hands down by far.

[@michelebianchi5171]

incomprensibile

[@michaelmontgomery2012]

A pleasure watching your video I must say that Angelina Jordan again won my heart... Thank you Alan. Smile.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Think that Elvis would love her.

[@jacquespicotte8886]

There are no words (this is a rhetorical statement, since there are many) to express my utmost gratefulness to you for your presentation here. I never thought it would be worthwhile for me to watch this song by Angelina as well as all her Christmas songs; there was the incomparable rest of her repertoire to delight into and to bathe in her most inspiring and popular songs, where she literaly feels the songs she is singing. Little that i knew that her unexpected rendition here in its very low register would touch my entire being in such a profund way. I am discovering, thanks to you, Alan, that i had a dormant, potential spiritual strong connection with Angelina that she is revealing to me now with that gospel song. WOW! Fantastic is the word. You say that your next video will contain stuff that you have never seen on You Tube? And that it will be ready within the next day or two!!!! You are such a teaser, Alan Papier! I will certainly be back, my friend!

[@Joker-sp8lb]

What a good comments my friend James! I heard that this cover version of Angelina was taken down. It was uploaded by her grandma but Angelina, they say ask to remove it in u tube. Any idea about it amigo?

[@brucecumming8803]

Wow, that was beautiful. I've never seen that performance before. Thanks Alan, looking forward to the next one.

[@dagfinnroesseland2655]

Thank you for this reaction. It's a little bit odd compared to other things she sing. Her way to slow it down, control her voice and deliver this wonderful singing is next to none. She dare to do it this way, and I love her for that.😊

[@brendaveselich3086]

On this one I feel Elvis seemed to struggle with some of the low notes, whereas Angelina seems to thrive with them. IMO. I could listen to Angelina sing this one all day.

[@kevingood4644]

Alan thank you for bringing to me such beautiful music )) all three are fabulous but I'd wish to listen to Angelina's again if I had to choose one..even to be compared to Elvis at this age surely tells everybody what we are dealing with here..a once in many generations talent who will soon bring so much joy to so many people. Aren't we lucky! Take care.

[@anacatarinamartins4762]

My Gosh!!! ANGEL-ina is really unique

[@user-vt1ix6tn8f]

The question of who is better isn’t important but that Elvis and Angelina both reached a level of deep spiritual emotions in that song. Very difficult to achieve but they both successfully accomplished.

[@eldridbakk8623]

Thank you !

[@petesahli3967]

Elvis only covered this song! It was written in1885 by CARL BOBERG from Sweden! ALEX NORTH composed the song as we know it today in 1955!

[@jetteart]

Always get motional listening to her version

[@wouterrozema8099]

Great

[@Lisbeten1]

Amazing as usual...is she Elvis`s long lost daughter or has he sendt her down here for us to enjoy!!

[@janeladik1580]

Elvis sings a hymn, Angelina sings a prayer.

[@thealanpapier]

Amen

[@johnbattles1002]

You had me there for a moment with your "mispronunciation" of Elvis Presley! I was thinking, No Way! LOL!! Funny! I watched your video of "I Put a Spell on You" a few minutes ago. When you said you are exclusively reacting to Angelina, I immediately hit the subscribe button! I've been looking for you for a long time! ;) Thank you!

[@jolantashereshaw2477]

Thank you so much!

[@Mr.DamianM]

How many ways, and for how many reasons, do we love this kid? I've lost count. I agree with Julio below, a redo of this would be awesome, because I think this is one of those songs that requires the belting punch, like Carrie Underwood gives it. Two other songs I wish Angelina would offer a little more power in places are Oslo and If You Go Away. Both of these songs, she sings the "quiet" parts like liquid gold, of course. Either way, I love it. Thanks, Alan, see you on the next one.

[@jetteart]

I acctually think that the not-belting is what gives these song more power. Power in the way they goes straight to my heart

[@royjohansen7472]

❤️ your reaction 👍😊

[@kealiikalama6447]

Aloha n Mahalo so much

[@fredneecher1746]

The first two versions were beautiful and impressive, but Angelina's version went straight to my heart. Every time she sings, 'Now sings my soul' something just happens and I am full of tears. The other versions don't do that. And incidentally, she sings a full tone *lower* than Elvis!

[@thealanpapier]

Pontus and I have a weekly podcast talking about exactly that- why and how does she bring us to tears

[@mehdikeyha3755]

🙏🙏👍👍💙💙

[@zombie7857]

Thanks! It is a tragedy that a good audio quality version of that performance is not available. It has been pulled from KZbin yet again. No idea what those maniacs are doing.

[@tm13tube]

I love your last name.

[@johnbattles1002]

So do I! And I was thinking, if the last name was changed from P to N, it would be Alan Napier, who was the famous actor who played Bruce Wayne's (Batman's) faithful butler on the old 1960's "Batman" TV series! :)

[@davidlook8888]

ZUES reacted to this on his KZbin channel you have to scroll through his videos to about eight months ago you'll be able to listen to an original and Tricky Ricky Australia has it as well it is in his playlist for Angelina and is of good sound quality as well

[@jetteart]

And TRICKYRICKY did. it first

[@davidlook8888]

@@jetteart I'm not really concerned about who did it first I was just showing people where they could find a original The one he showed is a recording of an original and is poor sound quality hopefully there are more out there thank you for letting us know

[@jetteart]

David look I know. I just use his because of no interruptions 😊

[@devon7008]

Here's another high quality fan made version.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2kdqxnga57qMU

[@kriss299]

This is a Swedish song. "How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish traditional melody and a poem written by Carl Boberg (1859-1940) in Mönsterås, Sweden, in 1885. It was translated into German and then into Russian .

[@jameshenry8629]

I have to thank you again Alan for putting this together ,I'm really enjoying it all very much thanks again

[@icfun7453]

Alan, I am so moved by your words. Most unexpected too. I loved learning what you taught. California Dreaming is very special to me. She was perfect in this performance. Her selfless love is obvious, and the world looks safer and better to me, because she is here. Thank you, Alan.

[@icfun7453]

And then this Elvis and Angelina mashup - wonderful reaction and insight. Her beautiful voice is so low on this recording. Thank you again, Alan.

[@clearview9807]

Alan, you put in words what I feel, hearing Angelina. Your perception and profound interpretations takes us to a deep dive into core of music. Well done! Please continue. Angelina is a transformer. All the best from Berlin, Martin

[@thealanpapier]

One knows rationally that the web is world wide but when you see it unfolding in front of your eyes, it is awe inspiring. Yesterday I learnt a new word from Hawaii (Mahalo= with gratitude). And today I hear from your good self. If you will allow me to quote JFK from 1963- "Ich bin ein berliner"

[@clearview9807]

@@thealanpapier Thank's for your quote and your interesting finding from Hawaii, Alan. You move as a homo sapiens musicus across the web. Let me contribute with my own quote "let's make our planet a better place with music in our heart" Cheers, Martin

[@thealanpapier]

@@clearview9807 Amen. Let us magnify our similarities and minimize our differences

[@ek-1707]

it is interesting that this song was only up on her Grandmother's channel ( Angelina Jordan Fanclub Mosarz) for only a few days, and now only survives on KZbin through a couple of reactors that had downloaded for their own reactions. My assumption at the time was Angelina was somehow dissatisfied with how it turned out and had her Grandmother take it down; it certainly couldn't have been a copyright thing.

[@IvarChoiEspedalen]

Thank you for reacting to this gem from Angelina. I think you are the 4th reactor reacting to this. 😇

[@magdamulford4038]

I love these guys...great singing! Let’s see what happens 🤔🤔🤔

[@garykelley8564]

Angelina can sing contralto if she wants and then turn around and go five octaves higher and sing I have nothing cover song of Whitney Houston

[@daviddana339]

Angelina is a fav of mine also. You compared Ang to Elvis - did you look up Carrie Underwood live performance with Vince Gill - 2012? That one will knock you socks off!!!! That woman takes you to church. As an aside - Elvis would have loved Ang's voice - he always loved the low register voice.

[@tjo1491]

I’d like to hear your take on her singing “if you go away” because it’s a ton of emotion! Just amazing how she lives the lyrics for a few minutes. Just incredible.

[@thealanpapier]

Actually I've already recorded my reaction to 'If You Go Away'. I compare to her versions by Streisand, Sinatra, Ray Charles and the original Jacques Brel. But I have 4 other AJ videos I wish to publish before this one so you may not see it much before Christmas

[@ikewp901]

Angelina is a great talent, but sorry, no one sings gospel with more emotion than Elvis! AJ is singing with a deep expressive voice but imo it doesn't sound as natural as Elvis, his deep rich voice sounds greater on this song.✌

[@orjanjosefsson9588]

If you want better audio quality on Angelinas version you can check out TRICKYRICKY reaction video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qafFm3Zvo7N0ja8

[@augustajustice9779]

Sometimes I think when she is learning or working on a particular technique we see a recording like this. She is focusing on opening her lower throat to deepen her melodic range, that is to sing in a lower register than before. This is professional stretching, I think.

[@keldrasmussen6565]

the most beautifull I ever heard is by Amira .

[@hannephil]

Angelina isn't quite the contralto range but is impressively low enough for this Swedish hymn classic. Is the top of her range demonstrated in "I Have Nothing"?

[@thealanpapier]

Funnily enough, the video I made featuring 'I Have Nothing' I discuss that very issue- her 'belting it out'. I've been trying to publish this video for the past 12 days but I'm having some copyright issues and minor tech problems. Watch this space

[@donjarrett9485]

Different.but she is just going to get better.elvis wosent singing like this starting at 7 yrs old.

[@andreamaghelli6693]

Elvjs is the one .....

[@Joker-sp8lb]

Good reaction Alan. By the way, you got your permission from Angelina to published it in u tube? I heard that this cover version of Angelina was taken down. It was uploaded by her grandma but Angelina, they say ask to remove it in u tube.

[@dorothydecraemer711]

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[@tm13tube]

In this time of global pandemic and vile government in the USA the thing that is getting me through the hopelessness is the music of these young singers. I've heard this group before. The bass singer from Pentatonix sang with them on Hallelujah. The group name has country in it. I hope someone will post their name. (I know the pentatonix singers have wider vocal ranges than "bass."

[@bingobillable]

Although Avi Kaplan has sung with Home Free after he left Pentatonix for personal reasons, in the version that was played here Home Free has their own great bass, Tim Faust, and Chance can go almost as low as a baritone when the arrangement requires.

[@DonaldLancon]

Since no one has actually linked to it yet (that I can see), here's Trickyricky's reaction to Angelina's "How Great Thou Art", which has better sound and no interruptions (pauses or talking): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qafFm3Zvo7N0ja8 For the record, this cover contains the lowest note we've heard Angelina sing. It appears to be approximately a C3 (maybe slightly lower, but apparently not as low as a B2, which is the next note down).

[@waynesykes2005]

anyone saying better or even close to ep...tone deaf. i'm actually shocked.

I've seen this song before in a reaction but can't find a clean copy. Do you have a pint to the original?

[@thealanpapier]

Hi David The original was taken down after a few days for some inexplicable reason. I felt her version was too wonderful and powerful to keep it hidden so I reacted to one of the 3 reaction videos featuring this song. But I chose the wrong one!! The best version is from TRICKYRICKY reactor. Inevitably, there will be gaps in my preparation.

[@edwardhart8449]

The best singer is not Elvis, it is Frank.

[@thealanpapier]

I happen to agree with you. They both have very distinctive voices but Sinatra is silky smooth and is a master of phrasing. He also sings in such a leisurely way

[@danl.4743]

Where is the link to the AJ video of this??

[@thealanpapier]

There is no direct link to an original. For some reason, it was removed. I used one of the reactor's videos to demonstrate the song- but I used the wrong one. It would have been better if I had used TrickyRicky- all round a better version. AP

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Did I just hear what you just heard? (lol) Oh my, I wish you'd use another video of ANGELina, instead of the video of someone else reacting, listening to background noise and him munching while watching.... O_o :P ANd this is no critique, but just honest feedback; Again, please, use the original clips from ANGELina's page, and not one where there are background noise from a reactor. It takes away from the experience. And if you in the future use clips like this, please tell us, the viewers and listeners about it. (and I guess technically one should credit the video used ?... not sure, just sayin')

[@jefffisher1045]

Maybe you shouldn't swim in the deep end of the pool right after you've eaten lunch.

[@rockabilly9113]

shes good, but elvis is elvis

[@edwardhart8449]

I liked Elvis in the early years. He became a caricature and lost his voice

[@chrism.c9965]

Sorry, you are showing your ignorance, Elvis never lost his voice!

[@keithserafy]

This is not one of my favorite Angelina songs. It sounds like she is trying to sing it in too low a key & is struggling, but that's just my take on it.

[@ednaalencar6205]

My least favorite of all the songs I have heard from AJ

[@joyceyuroshek531]

No ,sorry don't like the way she sings this one , seems the key was to low ,and off tempo

[@McDevittMike]

Not my favourite song by any of them, sorry.

[@oneafter9095]

For you to compare Elvis with Jordan, you are musically clueless as they come...she doesn’t even come close all...her version was so listless and anticlimactic...but you people keep propping her up like she’s the greatest singer ever to come along...give me a break.👎🏻

[@telenikon1832]

oneafter909- Move over once, move over twice. This stuff is subjective. I love Elvis. I'm the lead singer in an Elvis act. I literally LOVE Elvis. But AJ's version, for me, puts Elvis' version tenderly to bed and kisses it gently goodnight. Something tells me the King himself might agree.