When 8-year-old Angelina Jordan made her very first TV performance on The View in 2014, she looked absolutely adorable, with her angelic face and pretty pink dress making her look like any other sweet young girl. So, when she began to sing a cover of ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ by Frank Sinatra, she took everyone by surprise. Music Man readers will be amazed by the maturity of her voice, and when eagle-eyed viewers spot who the guitarist playing with her is, they will be astonished all over again.
Angelina gave a performance far beyond her years, with a deep, soulful voice that seemed to belong to someone older and far more experienced. With a voice that seemed a total mismatch to her appearance, she was clearly born to be a jazz singer. Not only did her voice amaze viewers, but when they realized the guitarist playing with her was Steve Conte from the New York Dolls, they couldn’t believe their eyes. The unexpected and mind-blowing performance now has over 41M views.
I was amazed by how comfortable Angelina seemed onstage, as though she had been performing for decades, when really she hadn’t even been alive for one decade yet. The simplicity and ease of her performance astonished me, especially as she was able to bring not only her talent but her own style of artistry to the song. Not many 8-year-olds can upstage an iconic musician from one of the most influential bands of the ’70s, but it’s safe to say Angelina did just that.
Over ten years since her performance on The View, Music Man readers will be thrilled to hear that Angelina is still singing. She has performed in a variety of places, from a train station to the stage of America’s Got Talent. The best place to follow her is on her personal YouTube channel, where she posts covers and original songs. Her most popular video is for her original song, ‘Love Don’t Let Me Go,’ posted in 2023, which shows just how much her voice has grown over the years.
Angelina Jordan is someone who people describe as a star, an old soul, and a once-in-a-generation talent. The fact that she has been displaying that kind of talent since she was a child makes her all the more astonishing. Now in her twenties, Angelina already has over ten years of experience as a singer under her belt, giving her a massive head start in building her artistry and career. There is no doubt that whatever the future holds for Angelina and her talent, it will be incredible.