Angelina Jordan - Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley Cover) VOCAL COACH REACTS & DECONSTRUCTS
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Thank you for a wonderful reaction! For me this is a masterpiece!👌💫❤️
The reaction was also a masterpiece.
@@leechap3 Absolutely 💯❤️
She is a master singer!
So much Elvis symbology in this. The outfit, her hair, the shoes, the pianist and his suit. Then there is the guitar.
Be sure to play this in a large room on good speakers. Her timbre fills the room and it becomes a full body experience.
Angelina doesn't cover songs - she uncovers them, delivering their essence to heart. Wonderful ❣️
Aw!! There it is, the "uncover" comment... Wondered when you'd pull that out, afterall, your claim to fame was when she read it during one of her live stream... Should I??
Ok.... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Peace
@@gottabeemee Are you saying it's time to retire the "Uncover"? I put it to contribute a comment (good for the algorithm), and also hoping that those reactions get new viewers that are just starting to discover the Angelina magic. What do you think? So far, I let the likes on the comment be my guide.
@@garysen I think that you're an avid, dedicated fan... Yes, many new fans eagerly listen to reactions, and everyone replies differently.. Considering most of us delve into being creative, when contributing comments that are fresh, thought provoking, with a commonality that wraps us up in a Family with the same feelings and enjoyment... I think a little tweak such as addressing new listeners, to note that finding new layers in a song, that haven't been exposed is one of your favorite characteristics that make Angelina so special...if you're more interested in getting alot of comments, then I don't have any suggestions... Your comments reflect your perspectives... Sorry if I've offended you, but I think you should just keep in your comfort zone and not let responses affect you negatively... After all, we Angels reflect the kindness of our Angelina, right? PEACE
Don't change anything! This became your trademark!! It's great to see this comment all the time... As it will NEVER get untrue!! ✌️
@@ScionDraak Thank you! 🙏😀
Hi Christi, Thanks for the shout out about our podcast. It was great fun having you as a guest.
We don't think of our podcast as a chore; we think of it as a calling to help explain the new area of feeling that people get when they listen to AJ
Your podcast with Christi showcased her wonderfully, the lady packs a weight and a wallup with words.
@@charliemiller5831 She was such an easy guest- so comfortable in front of the camera. So smooth with her words. So in touch with how she feels. And so in tune with it all being so much fun
Tiny Little Girl
Our tiny little girl with the grownup voice was 17 on Jan. 10, 23 and is now 6'1" tall and could be a super model, but I hope the major portion of her career will be dedicated to her music and taking the world to a better place. I don't think she even realizes this power she holds over us and the need to hear that signature voice to fill that empty void within all of us. Angelina Jordan is in fact the "Benchmark" for all other vocalist to try as they might to achieve. I have a number of pictures of celebrities whose height is known, for example, Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is 6ft tall, and AJ published a picture of her standing next to him, she was at least 1 inch taller than him, and she had to look down at him.
Angel-ina doesn't cover a song. She completes it. IMO She's unbelievably gifted. 🇳🇴 🇳🇴 🇳🇴
I agree wholeheartedly; This arrangement is a stroke of genius
Being a genius, she is able to compartmentalize every bit of songs she has
ever heard in her life, and then has the ability to bring them forth vocally,
which is especially helped by her being a true 'vocal chameleon', able to emulate
the vocals of so many A-List singers. Her core is truly a blend of what she's learned
from the two most unique jazz singers of all time, they being Billie Holiday (breathy,
whisper-like) responses, and Amy Winehouse, who in addition to a unique way of
'slurring' words, she also would do these radical 'mid-sentence' key changes. Billie
and Amy truly redefined the genre of jazz, and now Angelina has redefined it once
more.
First, Christi let me say that is a great reaction! Thou it is a female (little girl in some) covering a male's version, Angelina has from the first cover of an Elvis song she did, been able to show total respect; and yet bring out all the little things that I never realized were missing from Elvis's versions. I met Elvis when I was 13, and he was just getting started (YES, I am 80 years old!) From that day on there was never another artist that could take his place nor come close to giving me the feelings his voice did! That is until one day in 2014 and I happen to see/hear a video of a little 7 year old girl singing "Gloomy Sunday"! Yes it was a little girl, but there was a magic in her voice that I had had never seen nor heard before from any vocal artist! For nearly 9 years now there has been very, very few days that I have not had to have my daily dose if "Angelina"! Elvis has taken a back seat to her! And when she does one of his songs it is always very special, like the two had some special connection in a past life. With this cover of "Suspicious Minds", she has reached a new level of music genius and mastery that even she may have some problem ever topping.
A beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely comment. All the love.
Well said! Reinforces my view that I am not wrong about this amazing child. She is every bit as special and as talented as I believe she is.
I about jumped out of my skin when I first heard this cover. I couldn't agree more that Angelina and pianist/co-arranger Rob Christie have taken an old chestnut and grown it into a towering tree. I thought Angelina had changed the meter herself, but I went back to Elvis's version and he also changes to 3/4 for the bridge. I think Angelina's genius here is using that bridge to bookend the rest of the song, like an intro/outro. What a masterpiece! As you say, Christi, it changes the entire meaning of the song. Great reaction and analysis!
Yes, we have missed your Angelina reactions! She instinctively knows what a song needs to bring out the true story of the lyrics. Just amazing!
Christi, you are BEAMING!! It's like Angelina reached in and strung stars around your heart!! THAT'S what make her SOOOOO unique; her God given talent to infuse pure emotion. in every cover. Her ability to visualize what she wants, and convert it into one pkg of music, stunning vocals, imaginative artistry.. is certainly enlightenment.This is your best reaction ever.. the enthusiasm, joy, and hopes you emanate are infectious. You ALWAYS bring such positivity and insight to your reactions, you're on "🔥🔥🔥🔥" on this ONE!! Peace & blessings to you dear Lady... You're a very special member of Angelina's Reactors!!
🙏🏻🎶🎷🎺🎸🎵🎧🎹🎤🎼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wonderful reaction ✌️🤗 one of her best Covers. She got very emotional last summer before she sang it Life. We had to dry the tears of her eyes. Tears of joy, because she loves her audience coming long ways from so many countries to see her 💕🌎💟🥰
Was never an Elvis fan, although I recognize his talent. Angelina's version of suspicious minds is amazing.
Christi, you felt this song the same way I did the first time. That first short line broke my heart and then the rest of the song offered solace and healing. That experience continued as I watched it maybe 50 more times that day on her channel and reactions.
Then, my heart was healed overnight as I slept. When I listened to it the next day, the heartache was gone.
Thank you Angelina 🙏
A remarkable cover by a remarkable artist! She is uncanny in her ability to reinterpret and make her own, any song.
Got here late. Love this cover.She is so special.
She really is!
Stunning version ❤️ I feel that slowing down the melody fits the lyrics more and I can connect with it and her voice makes it beautiful ❤️
Best breakdown of this iconic song by our barefoot princess I have seen yet ! Totally agree with your commentary ! I have been listening to Angelina these past 5 years and I can honestly say no other artist can make me feel such an emotional connection ! I'm 71 and I love what Angelina has given me ! My heart is intertwined with hers and like someone had mentioned she is medicine for my soul ! I listen to her daily and have heard her songs hundreds of times and never ever tire of her magic artistry that is inherent in her DNA ! I know her jazz influences from a young age give her a unique sound along with her rasp, vocal fry, vibrato and the runs,riffs and inflections that she brings to her songs ! She is just a vocal genius and combined with her humble,sincere, compassionate soul makes her so special ! Thank you for continuing this journey of joy and happiness as it is so much appreciated by all of us ! Much love from Canada ! 👍🇨🇦❤️❤️
The best singer singer since Elvis - and I have seen both artists live on stage front row. I'll never forget any of them !!!
Wonderful analysis Christy. This cover by Angelina is truly a masterpiece, and finally you’ve brought us a reaction/analysis that is deserving of this special performance.
I am always amazed at the layers of thought that accompany Angelina’s creations, and you manage to uncover SO much of these layers of thought and sound. Thank you.
❤️👣
The pianist is Rob Christie, director of Republic Records LA where Angelina is creating her new album.
In many of Angelina's covers, she will pay tribute to the artists of the songs she covers. In this one, she is extending homage to Elvis. She also does her arrangements or, at least, has very much input into the way her music is done. In this case, she departed from Elvis by slowing the tune down and singing it in a way the lyrics actually ask for. Elvis made it a virtual pop "dance" tune even though the lyrics are a sad, emotional and heartbreaking tale of an impending breakup and lost love. Angelina sings the song as it should be performed. This was Elvis's last number one song.
In this video she is dressed as Elvis was in his " '68 Comeback Special" TV program. Leather from top to bottom. Her hair is done up in a "bee hive" style that Elvis liked his wife Pricilla to wear.
The red guitar is a contemporary Hagstrom reproduction of a 1967 Viking II. Elvis had borrowed it from Al Casey, one of the session musicians of the Comeback Special band. The original guitar recently sold at auction for over $660,000.
The piano and mic are like the ones in the Sun studio in Memphis, where Elvis started his recording career. The piano player is Rob Christie, a studio exec at her label, Republic Records.
The young girl(s), Angelina's relatives, are a nod to Elvis's and Pricilla's kid, Lisa Marie, may God love her soul. The last segment of the children shows Angelina's sister, Juliette, as a 9 year old Lisa Marie. That was how old Lisa was when her dad died. Many reactors guess that the children in this video denotes Angelina growing up, but all the symbolisms is about Elvis and not Angelina.
There is a short segment of Angelina reposing on a couch. She is wearing what look like mismatched shoes. One is blue suede, yes?
Many of the antique shop artifacts, particularly the old red fabric chair in the background seem "fit for a king".
The artistic production may have been by her executive producer and grandmom, Mery Zamani. Mery is a well known artist from Iran who had her hand in other Angelina artwork, including the outfit Angelina wore on "AGT the Champions" show, and the artwork on Angelina's first original Republic video "Million Miles - lyrics version".
With a little help from her friends (and family), Angelina is leaving a profound legacy in the world of music and art. She is "ASTAR", literally and figuratively.
Absolutely phenomenal performance from our musical genius, the first two little girls in the video are Angelina’s cousins her managers children, the eldest girl is Angelina’s sister Juliette, production input from Angelina’s Grandma Mery Zamani who is a talented artist, the pianist is two times Grammy winner Rob Christie the musical director of Republic Records who Angelina signed with at the age of 14 years old, love how Angelina pays tribute to Elvis with her black outfit and her red guitar 🎸 and Pricilla Presley hair style, Cover of a Cover as the original artist Mark James who wrote and recorded Suspicious Minds didn’t achieve with his original, then Elvis covered the song and it was a hit, great reaction thanks 🙏
Great
Reaction Christi,just love her version wish it wasMay5 when her
New song comes out Fraces From Scotlandxx
Frances
For the first time, I actually got the true meaning of this song, that I've heard a 1,000 times. 😎
WOW Christi, you really 'get' AJ- you really understand what she's all about.
Of course, there's the music- but then there's the impact!- which is when words fail us.
But you use words so well. She 'fillets your heart'- great expression
And the last 2 minutes of this video really show how much you 'get' her. As you say, "she 'reinvents' the song. So why don't each one of us go out into the world and see what we can reinvent- whether it's the outer world or the inner world". Spot on
PS You mentioned her 'pure soul'. The longer it remains untouched, the more unshakeable it will remain in the future. And her art is totally integrated with the purity of her soul.
Hannibal Lecter found "fillets your heart" a quite tasteful remark, albeit in a different context.
@@maxhuang1179 LOL
i think she brings the bridge to the front to emphasize what the song is like and then de-emphasizes the prominence of the chorus. also a must is her summer live performance of Million Miles. i think most think that's her best performance.
Christi, the many facets of music that you bring to the party becomes spellbinding. Thank you. Angelina seems to always have her finger on the current musical pulse. I think some believed that when Angelina quit looking like a little kid that her luster would be gone, but in fact, it's brighter than ever.
Where Elvis cover (not an original either) is indeed upbeat and his showmanship is amazing. But indeed it does not have the gravitas of Angelina's version. As the song is sad and about a toxic relationship, a more heavy take us befitting.
I agree it is incredible how she give old songs a fresh take. It's one of her time shifting abilities :-) She also makes you forget about time, het voice makes you believe she is 10-20 years older and she can take us back in the past and let us hear how music was made 40-60 years ago.
Thanks for this analysis and break down!
This cover just shows what a musical genius this young lady is ,this arrangement and these vocal 👌 ,enjoyed your reaction thank you
The visuals was pleasing to the eyes and told a story all on it's own. Her voice is so pleasant to the ears and food for the soul. Love that the first word out of her mouth immediately got my attention and the soulful sounds were activating my emotional sensation. The baby, so cute, brought happiness and smiles then when each one changing in age brought memories in mind. In the mean time Angelina's soft and caring voice is encompassing not one but two story lines crossing each other as time loops from past, present to past again. The chorus definitely gave me Elvis vibes and the ending was a positive declaration intended to give confidence, a promise. Angelina speaks in melody form, It's amazing. Thank you for a wonderful reaction Christi.
Since discovering Angelina about 4 years ago, I've listened to all her performances; most multiple times. And of all those Fantastic performances, this is my favorite. Angelina and Rob work together on the arrangements (mostly Angelina), and then their performance is like a beautiful dance; totally in sync and complimentary. I estimate that I've heard about 50 reactions to this Wonderful performance, and yours, Christie, is by far my favorite. Just a joy listening to you break down the arrangement. But also seeing how her performance makes you feel. Angelina is becoming all we hoped for---a consummate professional. Again, I totally loved your reaction to the Fabulous Angelina. 😊😊
In the beginning there was music, and it came to pass that the planets and stars aligned, and a child was born on Jan 10, 2006, in a galaxy far, far away and now since she came to earth, we know what the true meaning of the word music is, Angelina Jordan.
She definitely elicits emotion. I always find it curious that there are some who are completely oblivious to it. Changing the meter? I never noticed that! Very interesting. This video is a compellation of two genius artists, Angelina's vocals and Meri's visual arts, with the support and production of Republic Records.
The best young female artist "IMO" just 17 years old today - Angelina sings better than already established world stars. No one can stop Angelina from becoming a world star. That's just how it is! Her first album will be released in 2023 with Republic Records. Over the years, she will become a legend for the great moments in the world. She has plenty of time. Remember she is just 17 tears old, which we forget when we see her perform. Republic Records who should also be praised for appreciating this unique talent.
AJ is a gift to the world! ❤❤❤
Thanks for a great reaction.❤
Love your reactions and comments. This wonderful artist made me really appreciate music once again.
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Thank you Cristi - your wonderful reactions are greatly appreciated and enjoyed.👏😄
Loved the reaction, Christi! You may recognize the piano player here. It is Rob Christie, Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group, and Angelina's mentor at Republic. Rob did the arrangement, or at least got the credit for it, but I'm quite certain Angelina had input into it.
When you look and listen closely, you'll see more than just a wink to Elvis. She walks in wearing black leather like Elvis comeback show, with her hair in a beehive, like Pricilla, with a guitar that is the same make, model and color as the one Elvis used in that same comeback show. And all through the song, her voice sounded quite Elvis-like. Much like Elvis would have had had he been born female.
I can't say for certain, but I believe you're right about the girls representing Angelina growing up. The first two are her manager's (Uncle Michael) daughters and the third one is Angelina's sister. The executive producer was her grandmother, Mery Zamani. This was a family affair and it was stunning.
Oh by the way, I did see you on the podcast when it came out and thought you were wonderful.
Thanks for the reaction.
Gary, it has been said by the people involved that Angelina did the vocal arrangement and Rob did the piano arrangement, then they work the two together-- as it should be when you have 2 extremely talented music geniuses working together!
@@rmcc42 I suspected as much, hence the qualifier about getting the arrangement credit. 😎
Yes I am quite that AJ had her word on the arrangement..It's too much Angelina touch , creativity, subtility , to be anything else , I don't see any one telling her how to sing this song.
Always love your reactions they are so intelligent and informative as regards her voice. x
Power & Pure Velvet Perfection! This vocal arrangement was all Angelina, I have no doubt in collaboration with a stellar team including Rob Christie & Mery Zamani her Grandmother. She is a Master Storyteller. The video is shot in the same Antique Store that she did 'My Funny Valentine' on Valentine’s Day. I believe it is in LA near her home. I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics. That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley. Yeah! She can bring tears to your eyes.
I base my interpretation on my knowledge of Angelina's journey from an 18 month old little girl singing a "classic" of music history 'I Will Always Love You' . She has been listening to these classics on repeat on YOUTube since then under the guidance and inspiration of her Grandmother Mery Zamani.
She has been performing these classics since her first time in studio at 6 yrs old.. She has continued this journey through her 1st introduction to the world with her "Classic'" 'Gloomy Sunday’ and following with her many performances at her many Jazz Festivals, TV performances, Concerts, and charity events, studio recordings and practice sessions at home accompanied or not. The location in the Antique store represents these classics (like the furniture) of another era. To me she portrays wonder at all these classics surrounding her as she has travelled this road. Her tribute to Elvis is at her present age, today, each stage represented by her cousins and sister and ending with Angelina herself on the couch still admiring all this history surrounding her. The beautiful rendition of the song, and other tributes are in the leather outfit, Guitar and hair a tribute to Priscilla. Just my interpretation but it makes the most sense to me. ♥👣👸🏻
Rob Christie is the genius on the piano, as usual and is AJ's A&R person at Republic Records.
I feel privileged to follow Angelina’s musical journey.. I’m so lucky 😁
Awesome reaction!🤗🎼💞
Genius: Exceptional intellectual or creative power, the greatest musical genius of our time is Angelina Jordan. Can one be hypnotized by sound? Shamans use rhythmic drumming and chanting to achieve control over a mind. Angelina's is unique in that she has the ability to create audios that trigger your brains "frequency following response". She has the ability to create a euphoric addiction to her total being similar to drugs, but without the side effects, she is in fact, like nothing I have ever experienced in the past, or more than likely to in the future.
I can feel the tears start as soon as her voice starts. She is a gift that we don't deserve
Angelina Jordan is a generation singer. They don’t come around like this but often.
Your review, filled with knowledge, enthusiasm, and love, makes this a special day. Your encouragement at the very end for us to look at ourselves and dream again is much appreciated. Thank you.
Angelina is a pure joy. I listen to your and others' reviews and learn. I read the comments of other angels and learn. All of this makes me feel I am a member of a special community. What more is there?
Great reaction and analysis Christi! Angelina just turned 17 in January! Also, she will be done with school, and her new album of new music is coming out later this year. In regards to the Elvis movie, Angelina was invited to a private screening of the movie and met the actor who played Elvis, Austin Butler, as well as meeting Priscilla Presley who was there as well. Her Grandma, Mery Zamani, helped produced this. She used the same store (Melrose Gallery) she used for her My Funny Valentine and I Have Nothing videos. Her sister Juliette was the older girl and the 2 younger girls are her Uncle Mike's kids. 2- time Grammy winner Rob Christie is on piano once again. He is also the music director of Republic Records, the music company she is signed with. The beehive hairstyle was to honor Priscilla Presley and the time period she met Elvis. The black suit and red guitar was a classic look for Elvis from his comeback concert. What a performance and homage to The King!
Christi thanks for coming back to Angelina, I really like your analyses into her performances and loved your podcast with Alan and Pontus. Great reaction! Angelina is simply magical and surprising, in every word, elegant and very sweet, she penetrates you deeply. It's a different song, but it's also the same, it still has that harmony, but somehow (in a way only Angelina can process) it's even more emotional, slower, so in tune with our soul. A beautiful tribute to the King and his voice and so full of detail about Elvis, great and small, you only wish it could last longer. Christi is incredible, as if Angelina wasn't enough to make me cry, your reactions excite me every time!💛🧡❤
My interpretation of the symbolism of this music video: First, and foremost; Angelina Jordan at 16 is the epitome of a Storytelling ARTIST, and she has the ability to take us by the hand and lead us down an imaginary path that we visualize as reality. The remarkable fact is that we experience this in each of her performances. In this video we see her as a married woman in her mid to late 20s. As the video starts out, we see dishes, and it is a symbol of a home. As AJ sings the phrase “Were caught in a trap, I can’t walk out” we see 3 small children, this to me is a marriage where the children come first. If it were AJ by herself, she would not stay in a relation without trust.
"we see dishes, and it is a symbol of a home" hmmm... food for thought on that one. That caught in a trap idea does play out when children are in the middle of a divorce. Keep up the sharp comments Larry.
@@charliemiller5831 This music video was directed by Cole McCarthy, and he is known for symbolizing the song rather than the performer. The symbolism is to make one feel the words being sung. Let's analyze this; this song is not about Angelina Jordan, she is not caught in a trap she can’t get out of, this is about an individual that is in a marriage with children, and that is the “TRAP”. For that reason, she can’t leave for the children’s sake. This video was a short movie with an actress playing a part that must be believable to make the movie work. Another example: Cole McCarthy directed the AJ’s performance of the song “Yesterday”, by the Beatles, and the phrase in the song “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now there here to stay”, and AJ is shown in a basket. Cole was symbolizing that this woman was a “basket case”, and down in the dumps because of a broken relationship. Again, she is playing a part, this is not about her.
Thanks for the reply!
@@larrypifer1103 Still trying to peddle your mis-information, I see. Uncle Mike directed "Yesterday", not Cole McCarthy. How's that for symbolism?
@@103mrg How is this for symbolism, thanks for your intuitive input, and how about you coming up with something positive to say next time.
@@larrypifer1103 I have nothing positive to say to a sorry soul who spreads lies, misinformation, speculations and fantasies that some unsuspecting folks actually take to be factual. You're worse than a troll.
Love this cover, surely one of her bests. Thank you Christi for this wonderful reaction. Angelina is more than special. For me she's unique. Have a nice week end, Gilles
Angelina gives this Mark James song the A.J. treatment and gives us a brand new song where she makes you listen to the lyrics, where in the past you may not have with the famous version by Elvis. She makes you feel the song not just hear it. Thx for your heartfelt reaction and analysis.
There have been a few, but singing ability aside I can't think of many teenagers with both the natural artistic inspiration and intellectual understanding of music theory that Angelina demonstrates. The only one I can think of who might have exceeded her in these respects is Dimash when he was younger as he is unearthly in all aspects of his musical production, although the resulting music from each of them is so radically different.
Fantastic reaction and analysis, Christi! Thank you for sharing your beautiful self with us.
For such a young soul, she seems like she have lived a thousands lives and we're so bless that she's sharing it all with us...God bless our one and only Angelina Jordan...Great reaction my friend..
Amazingly beautiful analysis, please keep reacting to Angelina, she's my heart and soul
It's like a spouse reflecting on marital strife.
Wow, no one has expressed the dynamics of Angelina's performances and this particular song in the way you have. I never picked up on the 3/4 time, albeit loosely followed. It does convey a kind of intimacy, raw emotions. This is a case where I have a greater appreciation of a song after hearing your deconstruction of it. Thank you.
Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day.
Elvis' version is great, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own.
When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 83 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched.
Her phrasing in the last bridge is great. And she got Elvis’s ‘Oh Yea’ at the end of the song.
The pianist is Rob Christie (3 Grammys), he is the head of the Republic Record department that is responsible for Angelina and other singers.
The two small kids are her uncle Mike's kids, and the older girl is Angelina's sister.
If you haven’t already reacted to her latest studio of Whitney Houston's version you should - here’s the link - czcams.com/video/iX0g99jN26U/video.html
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Wow ! This is the best analysis of this song I’ve seen. It moved me 🥲
And thanks for the lovely shoutout. We love you too 💕🤗
Elvis sits on his cloud with some friends, discussing Angelina, "Angelina did a fine job there, don´t you think so, Michael?" Oh yes, she did it with my songs as well, she is a dear. Darlin, what you think?" A lady with dark skin smiles and says "Michael, I am her idol, in a way, how can I not be proud of her?" A mustachioed gentleman with a british accent means " That sweetheart is never boring!" "You are both right Billie and Freddie" the King says "and she guides the humans to a better world" Suddenly a gentleman with long hair and a beard stand beside them, smiling and says "That is why father and me sent her to Earth, she is realy one of our angels."
Have a pleasant Sunday.
Elmar from Germany.
She sensualizes all her song, makes you to pay attention to the lyrics and the music. Makes you to feel the music with your soul.
Her parents have done an incredible job raising her with such a gift! Most young artists are a mess by 17 years.
I had watched your Podcast and enjoyed your feedback, as I always do when you react to AJ. Thanks so much and welcome back to our Angel.
So great to see you again. First thing on my list this morning was to watch this video - before coffee! One of the skills that sets Angelina apart is her ability to unlock the meaning of the lyric and express it in her arrangements and vocals. A consummate storyteller.
Elvis would be so proud ... Angelina is very special !
I believe Angelina has an incredible knack for emerging herself into every song to become the message. There are videos of her in rehearsals where as a young child has the skill to switch it on and off.
Angelina may ultimately (also) become a stellar actor who amazes & pulls at the hearts of millions more.
Fantastic commentary and analysis. Thank you so much!
BTW…if you have not heard or reacted to Angelina’s cover of “Lovin You” when she was 11, you might want to consider it.
Note…I haven’t watched your being a guest on Wrapped in a Warm blanket yet so possibly you covered it there?
This particular performance includes a lot of belts and growls particularly near the end. Her ability to go from full belt with growl to soft and smooth is also displayed. Here’s a link to a clean sounding version of it:
m.czcams.com/video/qvmrvEdYSOY/video.html
We have all used up every superlative known to man to describe Angelina Jordan, perhaps in the future with space travel, we will be able to visit the planet she originated on to find additional words to describe this being that has us in her spell.
Thank you for returning to Angelina. Your reactions to her performances are always worth watching, and your analysis of this song is the best I have ever watched.
The song was written by Mark James, an American singer/songwriter, who recorded it the year it was written. The best known version, however, was that done by Elvis Presley. It was his last No 1 song. In the Wikipedia entry of the origins of the song, Mark James is said to have remarked "That late one night, he was fooling around on his Fender guitar and using his Hammond organ pedals for a bass line and came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James's wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of."
Other singers covering this song invariably base their performance on that of Elvis, in that it is very "upbeat". Angelina took a very different path in that she read and understood the lyrics and what Mark James intended when writing them . To my mind, her rendition is much truer to the emotions of the song.
The children appearing in the video were Angelina's cousins Aurora (first) and then Athena - daughters of her uncle Michael Astar, and then her sister Juliette. I would hazard a guess that they were included to emphasise that children are very important to Angelina and her family.
Confession! I have never been a great fan of Elvis Presley, although I do like some of his earlier recordings, and I had never heard of the song "Suspicious minds" but knew that Angelina would completely take ownership of it, and she did. It was beautiful. After listening to it several times, I decided to download the lyrics to see whether she kept to the original structure. She didn't, and the song is all the better for it. For me, that she started with the Bridge of the song is very significant and, I feel, very indicative of Angelina's "up front" transparency. She was declaring that it was important that their love did not die, and then carries on to say why she feels as she does. Others first say how they feel and then, almost as an afterthought, assure their love they don't want it to end. For me, it is whether I feel the singer is genuine about the situation and wishes it could be resolved or whether the singer understands the situation but thinks the blame is on her/his partner but feels the need to assure them they don't want it to end (until somebody else comes along).
What a beautiful tribute to the King.
We are so lucky to live in the age of Angelina.
Angelina never stops amazing me. One of the things I am impressed with, is from song to song there is no way to guess what she will sound like. The are many great artists young and old but, there voce does not change much from song to song. She turned 17 on January 10, 2023. January thank you for your wonderful insight.
Outstanding reaction. This is an incredible performance . I watch it over and over again and I am am stunned each and every time by the feeling and the emotion that she brings to this song. It is a masterpiece....there is no other word for it. The song is now hers and hers alone.
Angelina Jordan opens up the truth in this song. Here there is a lot of compassion for all parties in the story laid open. Such a common human experience, the issue of trust, what keeps it, what destroys it, whether it can be healed. Even Elvis slowed this bridge portion of the song. But he was hiding the pain of the matter under a party vibe. She sings it more like the author intended, I'm told. I couldn't stop listening to this when it first dropped. All of the innuendo in the visuals, like the dishes at the very beginning. Everything very purposeful. What you mean is they are not sexualizing her. Yes, the Angelina Jordan growing up and moving toward adulthood. Yes, to that Elvis sound nod. Wow. I love how you point out what she has done with the timing. Christi, this is perhaps the best reaction of this song/video that I have heard. I'm so impressed that I've saved it. I usually only save her actual videos, but I want to reference your incredible understanding again. Thank you so much---I learned something about listening today. Will be listening to this with better informed ears. Grandma Ellen, out.
Angelina’s and pianist, Rob Christie’s arrangements of this song are what writer, Mark James had in mind when he wrote the song. Mr. James performed the song, but never got the response he hoped for. He gave Elvis the right to perform it and of course it became famous. However, Mr. James was not a fan of Elvis’ uptempo pop arrangement. I’m sure that he loved this stunning arrangement.
Angelina created the vocal arrangement and pianist, Rob Christie wrote the music arrangement.
I must say that I agree with you 100% in your assessment of Angelina . I think she is the best overall vocalist in my lifetime.
God gives Angelina a golden voice instead of wings love your reaction thanks christie
Miss you reacting to Angelina. You always do such a great reaction. Thank you and play catch up.
It’s never been talked about by her camp but I have no doubt her pianist, Grammy winner Rob Christie, has been mentoring her and collaborating arrangements with her. He is in charge of the Republic studio in LA and has appeared in almost all of her songs since joining RR
According to the credits he wrote the musical arrangement for this whilst Angelina created the vocal arrangement..
Angelina is always taking things up a notch and this in no exception. heard it many times with reactors and it brings tears every time.
I have watched this performance many times doing various reactors post . One of them mentioned all the plethora of symbolisms Angelina and her Grandmother Merry had in this video. They are both extremely artistically creative.
I had only noticed up until then only the trappings that reflected the tribute to Elvis and his '68 come back tour. However after that comment I began to see things in the lyrics that, whether on purpose or just providence, that were quite astounding.
The four scenes of the little girls all wearing the white dresses, some say are a metaphor of Angelina's rise to stardom and the fulfillment of her life time dreams as a very small child, of which she has fulfilled 99% them quite quickly in her short time here and I quite agree with that observation.
But I began to notice something in the words of the song as each scene of the little girls in white dresses girls were shown, which was seemingly planned by some one for sure.
The first one, a very small baby sitting in a big chair in which she no doubt could not get out on her own and she was grabbing something with her left hand that looked like some kind of restraint to hold her down from falling out . The lyrics sung for this scene was, " Caught in a trap"
The next one shows a little older girl whom evidently who just learned to walk and was kind of unsure of her steps walking and the lyrics sung " I cant walk out ".
Then the next one shows the little girl spinning around and kind of looking around and the lyrics " Why can't you see what you are doing to me" . Then the scene changes to show a little older girl going around with her head up and looking around, you can see her hair is not as curly as the previous little girl who spinning around before. ( P.S. this third girl turning around and looking up may have well been her little sister whom was sitting in the chair at the end of these scenes).
Then there is the much older little girl (her sister) in a white dress again sitting in a chair as the baby was in then first scene , she was looking down and raised her head as the lyrics said, "when you don't believe a word I say" and then she raises her head with a smile as if to say with a look I don't believe what you say.
Angelina and her Grandmother are Rembrandt's of video and and Angelina of vocal artistry .
Elvis' performance is fun and entertaining. Angelina's is beautiful and believable. After hearing and seeing the Elvis versions many times over the years, I'm still suspicious. After listening and watching Angelina, even the first time, I would hang my head in shame if could feel even the tiniest hint of suspicion.
Lovely reaction. I loved the Elvis movie and then hearing this version truly makes me appreciate Angelina even more and that absolutely wonderful uniqueness she has, just love her.
Just fyi, her birthday was jan 10th so now 17 - wonderful review, thanks
I agree with you 100%. She is absolutely an angel sent from heaven to do good things on this earth.. she is absolutely a musical genius, love everything about her inside and out.
"fillet my heart"
you caught me with that one...
Hi my friend fantastic reaction a young gentleman taking CZcams by storm is ren -hi ren this video has had 3 million views in 2 weeks and it is pure genius worth a look and at the end has a great message this is not normally my kind of music but this is special many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Christi, I’ve probably seen this video about 100 times by now, but you have just brought new insight and information about it and about Angelina in such a delightful way. I love your bright smile and positive attitude. I also love what you said about Angelina that I have never heard before: “growing from a child prodigy into a musical genius.” I have to wholeheartedly agree with you on that. Her musical abilities have always been so “natural” and never contrived or forced. Love her and love your analyses! Thanks, Christi!
Great ekspression she is out of this World to take every song to be hers
Belíssima reação! Ganhou mais um inscrito! Você conseguiu captar a PUREZA ESTONTEANTE de Angelina! Parabéns!
Thanks so much Christi, for another epic reaction/analysis to this work of art. I feel like all of Angelina's performances are "originals," even her covers of other peoples songs.
I absolutely loved your comment about the wink she gives to Elvis especially when she says the quintessential line “we can’t go on together with suspicious minds. “The hard R at the end of togetheR is all Elvis. I’ve always thought that but never been able to put it into words the way you do and have never heard anyone else mention that in their reaction. Very nice.
Kudos all around on this one, to you, to the commenters and of course to Angelina herself. She makes amazing creative choices with her voice. We know she can hold a note for days, yet in some lines she takes several audible breaths, which in turn conveys emotion. She inserts vocal fry into the middle of words, like "together". Throughout the song her voice vacillates between powerful and breathy within single phrases. She conveys uncertainty, a struggle. You can hear Elvis's nasal tone, especially noticeable towards the end. Another effect of the children for me was to portray the high stakes, that children are precious and jealousy in a relationship can destroy the family that protects them. 👍👏🔥💓
Elvis ficaria orgulhoso!!!
Sem palavras para explicar o que essa garota fez com esse classico de Elvis Plesley...
Simplesmente mágico,incrível,fantástico :♥♥♥
So glad you were finally able to witness this masterpiece of music. You toyed the word Genius 3~4 times and Both Alan & Pontus last two Warm Blanket episodes covered that very subject as it relates to Angelina.
This whole production (thank you exec producer grandma Mery Zamani) is Grammy worthy.
Christi, I saw your appearance on WRAPPED IN A WARM BLANKET. Your comments were excellent and it looked like you had a lot of fun there. I recommend everyone see it. Thank you for this "Suspicious . . ." reaction and analysis. You are very perceptive and I appreciate all the details you pointed out. Great!
Finally, here it is, Angelinas first, adult, original. It is a statement in so many ways, a fantastic song, and her most important yet.