Musician Reacts to Angelina Jordan "California Dreaming" (Mamas and Papas) First Time

[@johnbroom5059]

One of my favorites really done beautifully by Angelina Jordan

[@salo5167]

This girl is not from this world.I still can not understand how to be so good. Amazing,amazing,amazing.....

[@MONTE007100]

because of her i start to understand the meaning of so many songs like never before and i am pushing 60,,,,,,,,,Angelina understand songs even without experiencing things she should in order to deliver the meaning,,,,,,,when she close her eyes i feel like she is traveling to places where she experience reality known only to her,,,,,,,,thanx

[@hdctx]

Same here. I often feel like I'm heading old material for the first time

[@alberttenfoot]

And she is singing "that" song - whichever it is - just for YOU.

[@CarlD70]

Absolutely the best cover of this song ever....grew up in that era and know these songs from the original artists that Angelina does. She just takes singing to a whole new artistic level and tries to touch your soul each time...mission accomplished.

[@berniescott5743]

She has said that she goes to another beautiful place when she sings,perhaps that's literal.

[@albertstern1945]

Agreeing with chris malinowski. I am understanding songs, as interpreted by Angelina, for the first time after hearing them many, many times before. 12 years old, duck shirt and melting our hearts.

[@YozhikvTumane]

Beautifully said about this talented, *_and very creative._* young spirit, the way she's showing us little pieces here and there from the huge canvas she's painting. Kind of a jig-saw puzzle, but at the same time it's not a puzzle at all. Even if all the pieces have odd shapes and different colours, they still fit perfectly together which ever two you decide to pick up. All these different genres she's testing is not only a way to express her creativity, but also a great way to study music. Sometimes it feels like "ok mastered that one, what's next?".

[@royjohansen7472]

❤️ your reaction 👍😊

[@530MAIDU]

This was one of my favorites from Mamas and the Papas. Angelina did this Song Justice. Thanks for posting this Reaction. 🙇🏻‍♀️🔎❤️🎵🎶❤️🎶🎵🇺🇸. Yes, I was born in the 60s and went to Woodstock as a child of 4 years old and I remember watching Carlos Santana LIVE. Oh, the awesome memories this song brought back. 🙋🏻‍♀️💕👏🏽🇺🇸

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

Angelina received wonderful comments for this performance from the remaining Mamas and Papas member Michelle Phillips.

[@wajj1842]

There's just one left; Michelle Phillips.

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

@@wajj1842 Yes, I should have been clearer and added "member" to the end..

[@kevingood4644]

To me this interpretation of Calafornia Dreaming ranks alongside I Put A Spell on You which quite frankly deserves some kind of award! She's soooo gifted! Thx for doing this one 😁

[@MiguelSF]

Great reaction and great performance by Angelina! Loved that giggling in the end too 😁

[@josecamacho3393]

Yeah, she fills a whole galaxy with her different skills every time

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

The shirt says, "kid", but the song says, "seasoned professional that has lived many lives". I was stuck on this one for a while. It was always the first one I would play when I sat down to listen to some Angelina. You are right that she closes her eyes when she sings... She has said that she goes into a different world when she sings. When you close your eyes, it is because she is pulling you into that world with her.

[@genevapriest6190]

And we go to that world with her gladly!!!

[@juliochavez7161]

Thank you Brian for continuing your journey with my favorite singer. Angelina always leaves me wanting more. Thumbs up

[@wajj1842]

This performance and arrangement by AJ and Ivan is in my top 5. It's remarkable how she took this classic pop song and created something completely different; slowed it way down, changed a few notes, did it acoustic, and gave it a bluesie, jazz vibe. Every time I hear it I'm amazed by what a fantastic thing she has created. And oh yeah, she's 12 years old here. I put it right up there with her arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody. Some people want to downplay her talent because she hasn't composed enough original music. I don't care if she never writes another original song. For me, what she has done to make so many established songs her own, and usually better than the original, puts her in a class by herself. And "California Dreamin'" is at the top of the list. Much love to you and Stan for all you have done to promote AJ's career. 😊💕

[@keithserafy]

William, I totally agree. What she does with classic songs by re-interpreting/re-arranging is mind boggling & she makes them totally unique. I saw a video of a singing competition & the tag line referred to the song as "Bohemian Rhapsody in the style of Angelina Jordan," which she has copyrighted. It's her original version now! I really look forward to her totally original songs in the future.

[@charlesmiller6510]

Yes. Yes. Yes. You are 100% correct she doesn't have wright songs to impact the music world. Elvis only wrote or 'colaberated' on 9 songs. (Wiki)

[@brucecumming8803]

I agree, too much weight is put on writing you own songs. Angelina is an amazing re-interpreter of songs which is what a lot of Jazz is all about. I do like her originals though. I'm sure she will write enough great songs to make everybody happy.

[@kasparhauser5357]

I`d say it that way, far better than any book or tourist information ever could Angelina is painting a colorful and deep impression of the "Californian dream" with her voice in this short little song.This of course has nothing to do anymore with the realities of this state but it might actually remind people of what they have lost or forgotten.

[@susibelle2955]

I totally understand. I love listen to her too. I love that you do so much Angelina reactions. Peace!

[@johnbroom5059]

Your reaction is absolutely on the money couldn't describe how I feel about her any better Brian

[@olofjansson7911]

Your reaction are great and also the toughts about her talent. She is so magical.😎🇸🇪👍

[@ceciliaduplooy7847]

Angelina is such a special singer and she makes every song her own and lives in that song. The guitarist is so good with her voice and you can see he enjoys her singing 💞

[@charlessmith1092]

Please, "Donald Duck"!!! But as usual you know what to pick. Great.

[@g10s]

I like this version best...great reaction.

[@patriciasepulveda1264]

Love love love this! She's amazing.

[@Bjarmarsson]

Thank You for Your Wonderful Support to Our Soul Singing Angel 👍👼👣🙏 ~ OneLove 💞 ~ JBB

[@kipvold5324]

This is perhaps her most moving performance - even better than her other superlative performances.

[@hdctx]

I think her most moving performance was I'll Be There, but I love this one too.

[@alberttenfoot]

@@hdctx Don't forget her very courageous performances of "Always on my mind", which was a tribute to her grandfather.

[@williamang7392]

So sorry to hear about your dog, it’s always painful thinking of an impending loss. Can feel you are finding solace in music👏👍❤️

[@annettes4480]

She is always sending love to us as she sings.

[@arr64lima63]

She could have sung this 12 different ways. But this was magic. Your reactions to Angelina match mine. There is no shame in tears.

[@terryfay885]

Love how she always puts a smile on your face. I become transfixed.

[@kimacronym2521]

Mesmerizing, incomprehensible, unique, eye-watering, melancholic, sooo beautiful this stripped down version. Very hard to imagine if there is a better way to sing this.... I close my eyes and I am in New York winter at one point and in L.A. sun the other, safe & warm....

[@madelaca4589]

She's just a great storyteller! Apart from her unique way of looking at songs and how to interpret them, of course.

[@kurtiswichmann4699]

I love what Angelina did with this song. It's a lament. A sad song, but The Mamas and Papas sang it up and "fun".

[@rogercarriere4756]

That's called a genius.

[@brucecumming8803]

I think getting into Angelina's mind for a day would break Covid social distancing rules. I agree with your points though. I read a comment once that said when Angelina closes/rolls her eyes it is going to be really good and when she lifts both hands to her chest the feelings are going to hit max. One of my favorites this song.

[@9Ballr]

👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Donald Duck is offended that you called him Daffy! That's okay, the geography lesson made up for it.

[@alberttenfoot]

Thank you for another excellent reaction to Angelina. I like your "geographical" metaphor. Like a journey into unknown territory, how Angelina is going to perform a "well known" song in unknown until you listen to her. As I have posted in so many videos: one may often be surprised at the song Angelina chooses to sing but one will NEVER be disappointed. This applies to many of her rehearsals which, in my opinion, are as good as the published performances of many other singers. And, of coursde, we get the added bonus of seeing Angelina acting her age. She has a well developed sense of humour, too.

[@eldridbakk8623]

She has a great overview in her landscape (map), she is so confident and can play and relax in her landscape with the music.

[@ckh57]

Very beautiful comments comments, I follow you completely..

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Always enjoy your AJ reactions! 💯💥🔥

[@RachelDacusAuthor]

Your reactions to this one and Always On My Mind were so insightful and interesting. Thank you for deep listening to this incredible talent. I think when she closes her eyes she goes, as she has said, to somewhere incredibly wonderful and all her own. I'd like to be in her brain for a day too. Must be a beautiful space, judging by all she puts into her art.

[@ripsumrall8018]

She takes a song and wraps it around her little finger, just like she does me. Oh, and the map analogy is not bad at all.

[@wright1776]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down

[@kurtiswichmann4699]

Ok guys..Brian and Stan. You need to see Angelina in Pre School. It's a tiny little Angelina...it's definitely her but pint-sized. And the class is singing Christmas songs and she's not having a bit of that. Grandma is videoing her. It's really adorable. Cute as a fuzzy bug.

[@manuelmorante9465]

👍👍😍😍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤩🤩

[@kevinbarron1796]

Still stealing the best ones from Stan. Poor old Stan.

[@localnetsolutions]

this cover was done in LA

[@bettyhayes270]

You should also listen to her cover of John Legends “All of Me” she does this song beautifully!

[@xxxtc17xxxx5]

Great Video! I also wanted to ask if you could react to Wolf Winters from The Voice Australia. His First Song was „Voice of silence“ and his Second was „old town Road“ in a Battle. 👉🏼👈🏼 Thank you :D

[@FrankD491]

From the deepest and darkest to the wildest emotions, she can sing them all, allways with the same Angelina-patented musical brilliance. Did you already react to the wild Angelina performance "It's a Man"s World"? Thanks for your great reaction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a4f5KjidWfZ6s

[@TheBandSShow]

Thanks! Yep, check the playlist!

[@RocklandTheatreco]

Where's Stan - we miss his reactions to AJ. He has to catch up.

[@ronraskind]

I am a huge Angelina fan, and this performance is stellar. She made it her own as always! Another artist you may want to look at is Emily Bear. She is a concert pianist, one of the best I've ever seen. She was the youngest ever to play Carnegie Hall at 5 years old! Quincy Jones took her under his wing. This is a compilation of one very difficult song she did at different ages between 8 and 13. Absolutely remarkable! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OnhHhnbpdnra8

[@5siggi]

Love watching you react to Angelina but I do miss Stan and he's missing some good reactions. I've been watching you guys for about a year and love you guys 🥰 You mentioned her guitarist a few times in other videos. Could you please react to Ivan (Angelina's guitarist)...I Took A Pill In Ibiza - Mike Posner (Ivan Lives acoustic cover) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaTOe2iuaNWaacU Thank you!

[@MrTombre]

i would love if you guys checked out Aurora, her song the seed has a powerful message to all of us kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7GkIKDatSBd5o or her live at nobel peace prize concert singing murder song 5,4,3,2,1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmThIqKi9yLrtk

[@thomasreimringer2718]

sorry brian this is donald duck only sayin