Whitney: One month in the studio. Angelina: One take.

It was a tribute song that's why I think she stuck to whitney's version, just my thought. Great reaction

Be sure to give us your wifes opinion of this.

Chris, no need to get nervous. Angelina doesn't.

This was a tribute to Whitney and so I think she chose to do it straight up for that reason.

Keeping in mind this is a thirteen old that considered this a tribute not a cover. So I don't think it would have been right to change it up too much. Let us know what your wife thought. Lol

The look of shock on your face - wonderful!!! Clearly tested her to the limit, but what a performance! So easy to forget she was just 13

I think "that look" put an exclamation point on her performance, and yet also said "now those that had been questioning whether I can belt out vocally, that was your answer." Case closed!!!

this one from Angelina,a tribute to whitney when she was 12,13years old, in her own style, some reacter are not sure over this performance,but listen to her voice, difficult to cover Angelina in this song,nobody can do that,sing and belt like that,

She is singing to Whitney

belting smelting.... I melt when she breaths out those ever so soft gentle sustaining notes... like at the end of the song, ...you, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, oo...

Very nicely done dude,,, a 13yr old Angelina giving a 29yr old Whitney a run for her vocals,, you got to inform us what your better half thought about this,,, lol ,,, 👣🌬🌎

We've learned to expect perfection from Angelina and she always delivers!

Yes 13 year old Angelina can belt out a song if she needs to.

Oh and i believe she is 12 yrs here :)

Angelina has no trouble taking on great vocalists. With this one, she's singing to a pre-recorded track that she didn't have any input into, so she couldn't jazz it up too much.. This, I believe, was her response to those who said she couldn't belt. The smile she gives at the end has a big 'See, I told you I could" vibe to it. 😎

Sorry, Chris. I called you Larry before. My bad. You should record your wife’s reaction. We’d love to see it.

Angelina sang this as a tribute to Whitney, rather than as simple cover that she would put her personal style into. I won't be surprised to find out that she was listening to Whitney in her headphones.

Beautiful... there's NOTHING this little girl can't sing!

What a unbelievable performance

you just discovered Angelinas greatness,please continue react of her..more greatness to come from her..thanks,

I heard criticism on this performance saying, she was straining to hit the last power notes..There is some truth to that. But then l heard Christine Aguilera, at 13 do this song. Angelina at 13, here totally kicks Christina's ass! If Angelina did this song today ( and still she is only 15), I'm confident she could bring it completely. And she might do it her way to boot. AJ is many great things, one is she is FEARLESS! Also know that she has taken on, Adele, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Frank Sinatra ( My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, You Make Me Feel so Young), Cole Porter, Freddy Mercury (Having a Good Time, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Show must go on), Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima ( When you're smiling), Charlie Chaplin(Smile), Etta James, Elvis, Billie Holiday( Gloomy Sunday,All of Me,I'm a Fool to Want You),Ella Fitzgerald, John Legend, Sting, Lionel Richie, Paul McCarty, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Julie London, George Gershwin, Harry Bellefonte, Dean Martin, Jay Hawkins, Mariah Carey, Roberta Flack, Dinah Washington, Amy Winehouse ( Back to Black,Valerie, I'm No Good) and of course Michael Jackson( Heal the World,Billie Jean, I'll Be There). So yes, she does Whitney, again, FEARLESS. I would love to see your wife's reaction along side you on line. Love your honest reactions Chris, and your facial expressions give me Joy, STAY REAL!

Either Angelina does a great job choosing what songs to cover or she can sing any song. She certainly challenged herself here and did a admirable job.

I will agree that Whitney's studio performance will always be the best, but... in my opinion, this is better than any live version I've ever seen Whitney do. And this was a "Tribute" to Whitney, so I think she's doing Whitney. And you've got to remember, she hadn't turned 13 yet when she recorded this. Whitney was 29? This was supposedly in response to criticism that she couldn't hit high notes.

Hello Chris! Thanks a lot for picking up on this right after "How Great Thou Art" to display her wide vocal range. We have to keep in mind that she had JUST turned 13 when she recorded this,meaning it's been almost three years. At 13 her lungs were FAR from fully developed (they still aren't, scary enough...lol ), and still she manges to pull off something like this. It's EXTREMELY impressive, to say the least. You can hear that she's struggling a bit to get enough air towards the end, but ONE gulp was all she needed to be back on full steam. This is one of the very few covers where she didn't venture off too much from the original, I like to think it was mainly due to her immense respect for Whitney. And I also believe that one of the main goals of this performance was to silence some critical tongues claiming that she couldn't belt. Her answer to that was "Hold my shoes..." you know ?? Lol Tell Angelina that there is something that she can't do vocally, and chances are high that she will prove you wrong. Have a great weekend buddy, and please let us know what your wife thought about it, will you ? Greetings from Norway :-)

I like the "Hold my shoes" legend. She is legendary. Thanks for sharing your reaction. One of the best I've seen. :)

The 'bog standard' soundtrack restricts how much she can change it. There are tiny parts where you can tell Angelina was at her limit but on this you've really have got to consider her age. Remember Whitney was arguably in the prime of her career when she recorded this whereas Angelina is a kid with so much more potential for improvement. She'd sing this even better now and that's a fact!

Well this should show you who is the Queen, Angelina is the best :) ty for a great reaction.

❤️ your reaction to the best female singer ever after my opinion 👍😊

I find Angelina the most fascinating singer out there.You never know what she is going to tackle simply because she has the vocal toolkit to do anything.And here's the kicker,no matter how spectacular that may be she can still improve it because her potential is only a fraction of what it will be in a decade or so.

Angelina is amazing!Wonderful and bright voice!Super! Thank you, my friend.It's impressive!👏😊🇷🇺

She put her entire body and soul into this tribute, and she looked quite pleased with how it went, don’t you think? For a while there had been a persistently vocal group of commenters saying she was limited and couldn’t belt. Glad she decided to put that to rest. Love your irreverent reaction❤️👣🎶 PS. Hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday! 🎂🥳

We want to see your wife´s reaction, that would be great! Or at least tell us how it went. Whitney was a great singer yes, but I´m not sure that even she would have been able to sing this song as good as Angelina at the age of 12-13.

gracias por seguir reaccionando a Angelina, te sigo acompañado en este camino , ella es única 🤗🤗🤗

This is great I’m glad you found it but such a safety belt on Chris I thought you gonna need some oxygen lol she’s Truly unique of her I’ve been watching her since she’s one and a half and she’s phenomenal

Loved your reaction Chris! Hope your wife loves it too.

Great reaction as always. Yeah this is such a flex, for any singer really, but for a 13 yo kid? Crazy!

Chris. this was nothing short of perfection from a 12 year old girl. If I remember correctly this was a live in-studio performance and done in just ONE TAKE!!! How many artists around could accomplish that? The Barefoot Princess , The Angel with 1,000 voices is in a league all her own. No one else comes close. I pray every day that we will be able to enjoy Miss Angelina's superb vocals for many years to come!

This is most certainly one of those songs most people don't think she can nail. I always love watching the surprise when people first hear her sing this song and try to figure out how it is even possible. Great reaction as always Chris! And yes, the rabbit hole is deep. If you want to continue scratching your head on 'how is this possible' listen to her sing 'It's a mans world' - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqudatd419Cte58.html - because why not go from Whitney Houston to James Brown :)

AND THE EMMY GOES TO CHRIS (aka larryshair) FOR BEST REACTION TO AN ANGELINA JORDAN COVER! Seriously you went from a nervous Dad to a very happy & proud Father (kind of the way so many of us fans feel about Angelina & her incredible musical talent). Thanks for that great reaction. Always look forward to more of your Angelina reactions. I think you might also enjoy her cover of I Will Always Love You. Thanks again. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.

There is no artist no genre of music past or present that Or Angelina can not handle to a masterclass world performance and do it with seemingly little effort to boot. Love your reaction, always brings tears no matter how many times I listen to this from her.

She's 12 years old, Chris .. 12 ... and singing with a prerecorded tape .. she cannot change things. I understand that one of the writers of this song walked into the studio moments before they taped this .. and met Angelina. Didn't seem to have concerned our girl at all. 😊

I told you you'd like this one! Now if you're ready for something *completely* different, try Song for A, specially written for Angelina with words by Robbie Burns, the 18th century Scottish poet. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic reactions. I am enjoying them immensely!

Every song doesn’t necessarily need Angelina’s “stamp” Chris (although this cover actually does in a more stealth-like manner). This was a “tribute” to Whitney, so Angelina respectfully doesn’t stray far from Whitney’s original version. Unlike the originally however, this song has Angelina’s trademark vocal fry throughout. I really wish there was a better term than “vocal fry”... the words don’t match the beauty in which Angelina performs the technique. Whatever you call it, it is an intrinsic hallmark of the tone and texture of her unique voice. Any sound emanating from her beautiful soul will always have that magic Angelina touch. Another nice reaction - thank you Chris. ❤️👣

Some people said " Angelina can't belt " so she did this song to proove she can belt. She does not use it as much because is not her style. Only when is needed.

Chris, you look like you are about to have a stroke. Breathe lol

Thanks Chris for the wonderful reaction and comments of course. Angelina starting singing Whitney at age 1 1/2 and is a great inspiration in her life and singing. Angelina just had to put all of herself out there for this tribute and it shows at the ripe old age of 13. Just watching this video you get the sincere feeling that she is singing this right to you with the looks and hand gestures that make this even more special from this young lady. 10 thumbs up Chris..... carry on. BTW here is a link to her Jazz 7th Heaven, newest video, that will satisfy your Jazz itch from Angelina...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9h8nLqn3ODGc3U.html

Love your reaction!! Thank you!! Angelina is one of the best female vocalist of this century!

My favorite singer for this reason, and after hearing this cover and tribute to Whitney I learned to relax and enjoy what Angelina was going to perform from then on. She did not stop there, she went on to do other covers that were just as mind blowing. This is saying nothing about her originals that are mind blowing. Thumbs up Chris, mighty fine reaction sir.

Great reaction, may I suggest I'm a fool to want you, studio version Billie Holiday, very bluesy

OMG that was beautiful !!!!

That look on Angelina’s face after she finishes the song says to anyone that thought she couldn’t hit the high notes, “Gotcha, didn’t I.”

Chris, there's not much jazziness she could add with constraints of a karaoke track she was using for this experiment. Do you think it is quite amazing that you had just previously listened to the same person singing "How Great Thou Art" like Elvis Presley?

Haha… The anticipation and tension in your face was so awesome! So great that you were so invested in her success at accomplishing the belts. Great reaction. Thanks Chris. Look forward to your next AJ reaction.

I'm 65 years old...glad i lived long enough to see this person sing. :)

Larry, I think a "tribute" cover is normally an attempt to reproduce the original as closely as possible. Thus no jazz. My own opinion is that, at the time, there were discussions whether Angelina could belt with the best of them and I think that this is Angelina's answer to such a foolish question. Simply amazing. BTW, you have a great channel and you remind me of the solid guy who lives down the street in every neighborhood.

Remember: this is Angelina and she can do anything and make it her own. She is 12 years old, what a genius prodigy. Wait until you hear "When You Believe.

One of THE most outstanding performances EVER! Her confidence here is infectious. It's pretty obvious she had this so well practiced after people prolly telling her DON'T GO THERE!! That her showmanship here is off the chart. Well done, Angelina. Don't think I've ever been more impressed by another singer. She kills it every time out. She's amazing.

Angelina is a real Amazon warrior here.

The thing I have always loved about Angelina is that she is not only willing to explore the ranges of her vocals but that she chooses to invite us all along. A 12 year old belting on camera for the first time doing a tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston and showing her fans without hesitation or apologies where she is as far as vocal development. Whitney did this at 28. Mind blown! Thanks for another great reaction as I look forward to the next.

I can't tell you how much i enjoy your reactions!!! they are TRUE unfiltered reactions. and not just Angelina's, all of them. I asked you to do a reaction to Disturbed Sound of Silence and i promised you that you would be floored. And you did and you were floored... now just one more for me and i promise again you really love it. Heart's cover of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center. Thanks again for what you do

Angelina Jordan paying Homage to Whitney. Whitney is Smiling down From Heaven as she sits beside Our Lord. Bravo Angelina ❤❤❤❤❤❤

ANGELINA IS 12 HERE, WHAT A GIFT.

yeah great for a thirteen year old .. She's amazing. Thank you

👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Great reaction Chris. It's just insane how versatile Angelina is.

Can you believe this is the same girl who sang "How Great Thou Art" (and, for that matter, "Every Time We Say Goodbye")? It's crazy how many things she can do *so* friggin' well… To continue the contrasting performances, you might consider for your next reaction her cover of Chris Isaac's "Wicked Game", where she accompanies herself on piano, slows the song *way* down, and… well… tears your heart out. [grin] She was 12. Best version to react to is a fan-made music video pieced together from her audio, two short clips she posted to Instagram, and a lot of additional footage: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6ugfLWHv5Pah3k.html

Great reaction! Your facial expressions were awesome. To me this is a very impressive performance, especially when you consider that Whitney, age 29 worked on this in the studio for weeks. And she made the song what it is, no doubt about that. I still love hearing her perform it as well. Meanwhile at Angelina's house, (age 12) "Let me just throw on a karaoke track, and knock this out quick in one take" That my friend, is the definition of impressive! Looking forward to your next Angelina reaction.

Thanks for another wonderful Angelina reaction. Please consider reviewing kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcBiaKtlxpjLgH0.html her cover of My Funny Valentine. This is a mostly unknown gem that gets overlooked by all serious reactors. She is 11 years old and sings this classic with so much ease, emotion and confidence, especially for her young age. But what makes it my favorite is how happy, upbeat and excited she is throughout the song which is a little different than all her other performances.

Loved your reaction Chris.Boy, you were nervous, I thought you were going to have a heart attack,lol!But there was no need to worry with Angelina.I agree it is very impressive.Personally I don't think this song would suit being jazzed up.Did you catch her little wave at the end?

She's singing to a backing track. Almost have to go with it. 🇺🇸😃👍🔥💯

Yes, Whitney Houston owns this song for sure, yet who else would put it on the line and sing this in front of the world? Angelina!! The keyword here in the title is "TRIBUTE" and wow! Angelina gave Whitney her Tribute and gave us the impact that Whitney had singing this song...I myself had teary eyes! and not to forget that she was 13 (12?) years old here! I truly have faith and hope that Angelina will become a household name and truly be crowned as the royalty she is!!

There you go. Let's see Aurora sing this one.??? You need to react to her more often, you'll see how truly versatile she is!!,,👍💞

12 YEARS!

Whitney Houston is in the witness protection ; she is still alive!

The greatest artist that ever walked the earth. The GOAT!

Angelina Born to Be Are Real MASTERPIECES lucky to have had her ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🪐from each planet

Great reaction to a vocal tour-de-force! We told you Angelina was in her own class and fearlessly goes and does what gives others the 'faints'! Here she is at 13yo planting another flag in the music landscape and doing it with no net! It is as though she alternates between using a 20lb hammer to drive nails and delicately catching butterflies immediately after each big blow. It is an exercise left for the student to consider what she could do with this if she did again now or in say 5 years! [Whitney was I believe 28yo for this]. Stay with AJ as you have many more surprises! And btw, she was using a track and it was a tribute to Whitney (so probably nix on a lot of extra touches). The takeaway might be to not worry about Angelina's musical choices. She's pretty sound at making them.

when you listen to Angelina, never forget the box of tissues!! ☺☺

Chris, it's a tribute. This was personal for her and she, too, adored Whitney. Some vocal coaches wrongly point out she was straining herself or she came up short with the very high notes. Angelina never strains her voice and is very careful with it. And, yes, she did extend herself on the high notes but she was comfortable doing it. I absolutely loved it and to me, it's the best "cover" of this song I've ever heard. Let me speak for all of her 'Angels' and say we are so proud of the way she sang this. She definitely sang this 'for us' and we appreciated it very much.

Try It's A Mans World!

She's simply amazing...enough said.

You have to be insane to take on Whitney and to take this one on at such an age is total madness. Fortunately Angelina is insanely talented.

And she did it in one shot! 😮

Great reaction!!. But it is important that you include the link to the original video of Angelina and her channels.

Excellent reaction Chris, then let your wife know what she thought of Angelina's tribute.

what up my man. she has this one.

Twelve year old’s tribute to Whitney who was 29 in a pro studio with auto tune and as many takes as she needed. I had tears again before you did. Thank you Chris

The point in this was to do it like original, but I understand exactly what you say. So fantastic, she's amazing. Great reaction, hugs from Sweden.

You know she’s only 13 here! There’s a mashup video of her with Whitney singing this song that is pretty incredible you and your wife might want to watch. I wish you would spend more of your time reacting to Angelina. She only has about 150+ songs on KZfaq now. She blesses me when she sings no matter at what age. Many of my favorites I have watched over and over again. The anointing is always there, just waiting to bless us!

You doubted the barefoot princess ????? Lol i’ve been following her for about seven years now. She is absolutely an angel sent from heaven. There’s not a day goes by that I do not play for music. I am 53 years old and in my opinion her voice the way she arranges for songs it’s just something I’ve never seen in my lifetime especially being so young. Absolutely a gift from heaven !!!!!

No one can beat Angelina and she was only 12 yrs old I heard this when she first sang it and I wasn’t nervous at all because I know Angelina can sing Anything I just loved your reaction it was priceless I’m so happy you liked it Angelina is just out of this world 🌎 she’s on a planet 🌍 all of her own I just adore her she always brightens my day Great 👍 Reaction please react to Autumn 🍂 Leaves 🍁 shes only 10 and it’s absolutely beautiful Love from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👼👸🏻👏👏👏🥰👋

Love Angelina!!! I think Whitney would be proud!! Maybe she would want to do a duet with Angelina! Great reaction! Thanks 🎶💖🎶

Hi Chris, Thanks so very much for your this reaction. Now eagerly waiting for reaction from your wife.

It's a very hard song no one can attempt to sing that in a competition Angie jazzy way is mind blowing love your reaction thanks larry

just got the chilly willies.. lol

Angelina 12 when she did this. Whitney 29 when she done it What will she be like at 29 I believe by that time she will have taken over the world Great Reaction Chris Stay Safe.

So you have opened a book on Angelina....to hear something original when she 10.."I am still holding out for you" this will let you see the feeling she able to out and command you to listen .And remember the girl at the end sang this song!

Compare Whitney’s live performance of this song to Angelina’s and you will see how impressive Angelina really is. Whitney live could not match her studio performance. Angelina at 13 absolutely nails it. She is the complete package now and she is still years off reaching her full potential.

it's great to see her push herself like that✌

She brings me to tears. Thank you barefoot angel for just being you and sharing your gift with the world