As usual Rascal, eloquently put. And even if he stays in #2 for some time, that’s OK. Nay, immaterial even, cos he is not in it for the glory. And in our hearts, he will always be #1. I would gamble that for David, that’s what all will matter

ps: you do know am just rallying the angels for VH1, right?

“David has the ability to create an exclusive channel between his heart and the heart of the listener such that the world veritably disappears.”

Yes Rascal YES!!!!! Sweet Mercy give me strength. That voice literally cuts into my soul, wraps around my heart and smothers me in glory. Every cell in me dances, and is set afire. I never knew that my ears could be so connected to my very essence.

#2 IS PERFECTION.

The funny thing about life is that sometimes the journey is more fun than getting to the final destination…

In the meantime, I’ll be a very happy passenger.

And rascal, very cool graphic!

Well said, Rascal.

From my own observation and experience, in most cases in the family, the second child is the brightest and more enterprising among the brood.

Also, David is the second child of Jeff Archuleta. Am I correct?

TOfan, I am so waiting for the day when David finds his musical match. I think I had already said, just like Michael Jackson had Quincy Jones (and, as you remind us here, the way Pavarotti had Puccini), so too will David find his musical pairing. When that happens, Watch out, World!

All in due time, of course.

As long as it’s not Andrew Lloyd (open your eyes, David ) Weber…

Sorry!, I’ll be quiet now!

Greast post again rascal…I trust David, and no matter what I always will… i get a little edgy when I think about polls and stats… all I want for David is for him to be using his gift, and finding satisfaction in that…He wants to touch people and I think he knows that that is already happening! #2 is just fine.
TOfan I agree, I await the day when David can match up with someone who will really let him soar….and push him higher
I’m a little (well alot) selfish in that I want David’s mature
“desparate” and “Falling” and “Sot” side to be the focus… I’m still having trouble sharing him with the “tweens” but they will move on to the next flavour (saw an interviewer ask a teen if she liked David for his music or because he was cute… she said cute) not that I don’t loove all the somgs.. TMH is really growing on me.
I am a freak for his voice
I will be a fan unconditionally, for life .SF, didn’t you say we need to stay healthy for David? I best go take a walk…

refnaf…isn’t the most wonderful feeling being a David-Freak!! I find myself in a dream-like state where all is good with my world as long as I know David is well and happy..is that cra-zeh? Not when I read posts like these. And I still look in the mirror and ask myself if all this is real..how lucky was I that David came into my life when he did! Maybe I have an angel on MY shoulder too! We all do..maybe that’s why we GET David..and his Angel Dust is being sprinkled here and there..everywhere! OMGosh..the things that come out of my mouth…I’m really not cra-zeh..David is joy & happiness, isn’t he?! I don’t care if he’s #2, #10, or #20, he’s got me for life, forever and always, no matter what!
I have rethought (is that a word?) my stance on whether I want him to be a Mega-Superstar..until I have another dream that tells me it’s OK ! The thing is, he’s gonna be whether I want him to or not!! **sigh**

SF, any one who knows me personally would never think i could be a freak about anything… only David…has ever done this to me> AND IT FEELS GREAT
There must have been someone (an angel) who made me watch a TV show that i’d never seen before… No coincidences… that’s what I believe.. and the friends i’ve made… double blessings.. David and some very caring, creative, inspiring fans!

…and I guess that falls under the category of “everything happens for a reason…

amen joner

Absolutely agree with you rascal. Spot on.

rascal, I love the way you conclude your article. “Only then will his work be second to none.” Brilliant!

Comment #13…Don’t you dare apologize for that Silverfoxe…you are exactly right on…those have been my sentiments ever since he said that to David…I was very vocal about those comments and told David myself to keep your eyes closed as long as you like!!!!!!

Go Big “D”…

Woops…Silverfox…no “e”…sorry!

After I downloaded David’s album from I-tunes, the first song I immediately went to listen to was FALLING because I knew he wrote it when he was just 14 years old.

I literally sat in the dark with a big smile on my face, a lump in my throat and a tear running down my cheek thinking to myself, “way to go, David…way to go”.

Joner..YES! Can you just MAGINE the songs David has swirling around in his beautiful head and heart?

We better be ready for the rocket ship called David…cuz he’s gonna carry us to the moon, around the sun, to the stars & beyond!

slvrfox (junior) Yes, I will see you in Atlanta!!

Joner – “God Bless the writers’ strike….If not for that, I would never have veered down the path which lead me to David Archuleta.”

Ironically, it was my younger sister’s love of Cook that brought me to our David. haha! I live in Kansas City. I despise AI. My sister loves the show. I had never watched it. No interest whatsoever. My sister, and this entire town, was all aglow over Cook. My sister and I usually share the same musical tastes…most of the time. And, funny enough, we have shared a love of Eva Cassidy for many years. And, she wanted someone to talk about AI with. I refused. She plotted.

She finally whined and begged enough that I gave in (she used the puppy dog eyes on me and well…). I watched AI so we could talk about the show in general and Cook specifically.

Oooops! haha! She kinda miscalculated there. tee hee…

Unfortunately, it was top 4 week before this occurred, so I had a LOT of catching up to do.

Earlier we talked about David collaborating with great people and I noted that one of my favorites is David Foster. I think these two would really “click”. Here is some background info on Foster’s amazing career:

http://www.davidfoster.com/biography

AND he had some VERY interesting observations about David during AI as well….(pardon the commercial before the video)

http://www.accesshollywood.com/idol-analysis-duel-of-the-davids-may-15-2008_video_251867

I think these two would be AWESOME together!

hey Brett, hope you had a nice anniversary. I left you a anniv. greeting on FOD, and a nice compliment too. for a nice man.

This just in: Jive just switched the next single to ALTNOY!!!!!

Smart move JIVE…..VERY smart move!

Yay!! OMGGGGGGGGGG ALTNOY is awesome for the next single!!

yayyyyyyyyyy!! Thank you lurkers, Jive, David, Jeff.. haaaaaaaaa

Tofan, point taken, at some point down the road, but not too far. Can you imagine David singing “The Prayer” which Foster co-wrote/produced for Andrea Bocelli/Celine Dion….That one’s a killer, and would surely be the end of me.

Freofan! I gasped! ALTNOY! Jive switched. I hope David is happy about it too.

Hi silverfox! “We better be ready for the rocket ship called David…cuz he’s gonna carry us to the moon, around the sun, to the stars & beyond!” I love the visual your words paint! I am READY for the ROCKET SHIP RIDE!!

gotta go listen to ALTNOY now.

I think the thing I like the most about this song change is that it seems to indicate that Jive can be flexible and open-minded and don’t have an attitude like “it’s my way or the highway”.

This certainly appears to be very good news!

But what do I know, I’m just citrus fruit that can whistle.

Finally a thread I can catch up quickly. I have been out of the game due to family illness, but had been lurking and LOL with all the comments.

Rascal, as always, so beautifully written: “David has the ability to create an exclusive channel between his heart and the heart of the listener such that the world veritably disappears”

And that ‘trust the Archuleta factor’ was never so true. He has my trust for sure.

‘Only then will his work be second to none’
DA is numero UNO for me. However, and quite frankly, I don’t care about the charts, the rankings or the so called experts’ opinion. I am a fan not because of the numbers and the results, but because of David himself and what he inspires others. I want for him all the recognition, but not because I need it as a fan, but because I want him to know that fans appreciate his hard work, and that we love his music.
When it comes to music, he can be whatever number he (or the charts) wants, for me he is NUMBER ONE.
And there are no other numbers after that.

Vermeer…..I would think he’d make more money if he wrote the song, but I honestly think the big VALUE here is the respect he will gain for being a “writer” as well as a “singer”.

chickee~ I am feeling a roadtrip north in our future!!

I hope you get to go djb, I really do, I don’t think I’ll be able to do that one. but never say never, right?

it is on a wed…small venue ….kind of like a bigger..JTims…

Bookaholic, so glad I caught you on here. I remember telling my e-friends on here that I had a bad bout with vertigo and you had started describing a friend of yours who also suffered from it. I would love to get in touch with you about it, if you don’t mind. I’ll give you my email address here if you’re still on.

Bookaholic, I’m going to assume you’re still around, so here’s my email – soxchk@gmail.com, thanks so much.

Joner 59, absolutely! I wholeheartedly agree with you. David getting the respect that he deserves for being an out of the world singer AND a songwriter is huge. But I thought of money too, after reading that article some threads past about how much money goes into making an album and the promotion, the band, etc. etc. that it takes awhile and a larger number of album sales before the artist gets to make any kind of profit, I really want to see David get there sooner than later, considering the hard work he put into this and continues to by promoting it and not mention the sacrifices his whole family is making. Phew! I’m taking a deep breadth. That was a long sentence!

Go Big D!!

I like number 2 at 183,000, but I would have loved number 2 at 225,000 + as projected. Does anyone know if there are sale figures by state or by store?
I very much wonder what the sales were in the state of Utah.

I am glad Jive changed the second single for a very weird reason; I was bummed about the line “something about your BEAUTIFUL face”, especially since this song was geared for teenagers and most teenagers do not consider themselves beautiful. It just reinforced stereotypical attitudes about who one is supposed to be attracted to. Besides I found the adjective to be so un-David. I like the line “something about the look in your eyes”.

dang it, looks like I just missed Bookaholic…..well dinner calls, tty all later!!

Silverfox and Joner I agree totally about Falling…He’s an incredible soul. Hot dog I’m so happy I’ll see you in Atlanta Silverfox. You will be the first ODDer I will have met through this awesome journey. I can’t wait. I would like to say I’m sorry it’s taking me so long to respond, but I’m work and have been dealing with trama all day. One more day and the weekend is here. Yeah.. Don’t know if you guys have hear but Jive is no longer going to make Touch my Hand the second single. Hang on to your hats, their going to make it ALTNOY. Be still my heart. I can’t believe the awesomeness of this for DAvid. He has to be beaming. They said that David and his father and others are conceptualizing the video for ALTNOY even as we speak. The video for Touch My Hands was all planned out, so the team is very busy switching hears right now. I’m dilirious.OMG What the Heck….

And ALTNOY is the next single?? Yessssss! A follow-up single co-written by David! Jive, I admit, I’m a little fair-weathered with you, but today, you are so my BFF.

I bet ALTNOY has a completely different feel and sound when David performs it live. Can’t wait for that day to come. Oh the vocal prowess and heartfelt angst.

Great news to come home to! Yay! Poor JIVE…They did have a chance against the…

WATCHING DAVID”S BACK MACHINE…

That’s us…Archangels, Angels, Mangels!! Yup, VERY smart Move JIVE! They actually paid heed to the polls!
I wonder if they have ever done this before..changed their direction for a single based on FAN input for one of their artists? BET NEVER!!
ALTNOY has the potential to be even BIGGER than CRUSH…another Platinum single!

“good thing he and his fan base can be the velvet hammer!”

More like money talks, it seems to me. Once I saw that ALTNOY was way ahead of TMH in terms of popularity on itunes and elsewhere, I figured it was a matter of time…

That plus the fact that the song was heard in the background of a soap opera! (As the World Turns).

Thank Goodness, is all I have to say. I think I’ve been on record disapproving of TMH. The best thing about ALTNOY is not just that David co-wrote it, the song features his best bridge falsetto EVER.

Go David!

Rascal, I really hope we can be. As much as I want them to truly get David, won’t they ultimately rely on market research? And that’s where we come in, right? So keep those surveys coming!

I’m just ecstatic that it’s a song for which he got top billing. Go ArchieSongs!!

TOFan – whatta – FUSTY — I nearly spilled my coffee! LOL

CHIKEE – We are the same for our love for TMH Now that ALTNOY is the 2nd single, that should give him more time to “perfect” the guitar for TMH. He did say in the MTVBuzzworthy interview that he needs more time to be comfortable doing the guitar himslef. But, he plays the songs on guitar to friends — oh to be in the inner sanctum!

The other great thing with ALTNOY – David gets FIRST writing credit for this song. Bodes well for him to be taken more seriously by the market outside PlanetArchuleta.

SF, Jr – Re FALLING – you have to kiss Jeff for the song ever making the cut, even if just a bonus track. It was said he really fought hard for it despite the blunt reaction of a Jive exec that the CD is not a “vanity album”.

Oh well, I wish the market would create enuff buzz for SOT to be released as a single soon. That’s my Christmas grown-up wish

HG — Am not surprised that Jive may have been “clueless” in the beginning when it comes to DA. After all, they are still working with 19R remember. So the natural tendency is to rely on the machinery that brought you the talent.

But at least they switch – you know what I mean?

HG..was Jiive clueless? Could be they thought David’s fanbase really did consist of little “clueless” girls under 13! When they realized the scope of his fanbase and the varied ages, the had no choice but to back up and rearrange their plans for David.
Ya think maybe, they startin’ ta GET IT NOW?? That they have a FLAWLESS DIAMOND and not a cubic zirconia??

I’m not ready to go there yet, SF. Sometimes, when you’re so used to wearing zirconia, you really don’t know how to recognize a diamond when you come across one. This will be fun to observe Jive when they finally see the light!

Gee, isn’t that a lyric from the album?

You want a reason to keep believing
that someday you’re going to see the liiiiiight

Yes, I did, Rascal, and at the time, I remember sort of scolding you for not letting it go…

So, yeah, you can go ahead and say “I told you so.”

Going off topic..well not really, cuz we always talk about David right? He’s always our main topic! Anyway, have you all seen the really cute pic of David making a kissee face and puckering up those full kissable lips?? Go to FOD if you haven’t yet! Brings back thoughts of the Chapstick Teenage Sensation Vid, cuz I’ll be there will be one or maybe more vids using the pic!! THE TEASER!

Rumor has it David is back in Utah and was spotted at Carrie Underwood’s concert.

Man, he’s really making the rounds! Glad he’s having fun and some “down” time to regenerate plus you just know he’s studying every single performance he’s been to.

David…the human sponge.

Apparently David was at a Carrie Underwood concert in SLC yesterday or thereabouts. I wonder if the label is helping him with going to so many concerts so he can be exposed to many styles of performing as homework, per se, before his own tour. It also sounds like he’s having a great time!

Freofan — I have a funny feeling we’re going to see a substantially evolved live performer during next year’s tour. These concert outings may not be characterized or even considered as research, but they cannot help but be exactly that to one as absorbent as David (oh, the Bounty).

Anyone familiar with my thoughts on his Manchester performance will know how eager I am to see this evolution begin…

Have you guys seen this? Funny stuff:
http://www.wikiality.com/David_Archuleta

I suspected Stephen Colbert was a fan during A.I. when he mentioned Archie in a bit that appeared at first to be about Obama and Hilary Clinton’s looong battle for the Dem. nom. but he ended it with “give the win to Archuleta already, he’s got the votes!”

And, wow, the furor over fusty, LOL. Wait till next time when I work in “gloam.”

Chickee, I heard you called. I wrote you.

dja, my son’s girlfriend works at Macy’s. She told me that ‘Crush’ is on their song rotation. I was really tickled! She hears me playing David 24/7 around here, said she was working when all of a sudden this song caught her attention. Where had she heard that song? Yep! My house. It was nice she told me. Made my day!

Gotta go back to reading the posts. It’s so hard to keep up around here!

ALTNOY the next single? If I have to choose only one favourite from the Album, this is IT! As for the bonus tracks, “Somebody Out There” is the one.

TOfan, I had recorded the Stephen Colbert bit that you mentioned. I absolutely loved it. It was fabulous. When I left town, my son erased all my David videos off RealPlayer. He claimed innocence, but I didn’t buy it. I think he wanted to straighten me out, but unfortunately for him, it just didn’t work. I am still on the David-Loving-Train.

I was able to get back almost all my videos but NOT the Stephen Colbert one. YouTube had taken it down by then. Drat! I tried to find it on Colbert’s site, everywhere I could think of to try but to no avail. Does anyone around here have it? I’d love to get it again. It’s definitely a keeper.

Bookaholic #112 I saved so many videos, but unfortunately I don’t have the one you want. I did check at lovingarchie.com and they have 19 pages of videos – I tried to find it for you, but I think I am just tired and I feel a cold coming on so I am not too clear minded at the moment. If I come across it, I will let you know.

I am going to say good night – need to fight this cold.

FYI …
“THE SPARKS ARE GONE: Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment has terminated its management relationship with Jordin Sparks. The 19 Recordings label will continue as Jordin’s record company with its joint venture partner, Jive Records.”
http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumormill.cgi

Given her friendship with David and their similarities (eg, close to parents, strong morals, Jive, etc.) I wonder if she will end up at Azoff.

I can appreciate David’s role as the #2 child. I get it. For some reason we are always striving for more. Healthy competition was never a problem for me. Seems David handles his with so much class. Truly inspires me. Often. I registered for college today. First time ever. I am 48. See what David makes me do? What an energizing and motivating ride this is!

Congratulations, archangel48! Good luck with college!

Ebonyangel, that Jordin Sparks’ news is very curious. That’s a back story I’d want to find out (and I do wonder if the Archuleta’s immediate move away from 19M was a motivation to do the same?).

Hey HG, glad you’re still here. Working late? So have you formed a group for the Albany Escapade?

Still working on it, JR.

cutter12 — the “saying” is mine.. glad u like it. that’s my thank you message to david am working on one illustration which i think is a candidate for mutations and permutations of every angel’s ODD!! gah! it is in calendar format — it just hit me now will work on it when I get home & post it so u know what am talking about… i know am not making sense but this is getting me giddy — ohh the possibilities

jackryan4DA – #89 – I had heard the “vanity” line somewhere but I didn’t realize that a Jive executive had said it. Extremely interesting because it so vividly betrays how meager their knowledge of David must really be: He is of course very last person in the world to do anything for the sake of vanity; indeed he would be horrified at the very thought.

David clearly needs someone to fight these battles on his behalf (all artists do), but I confess that I hope Jeff will soon relinquish this role. No matter how genuine his interests, Jeff’s credibility in such confrontations will invariably suffer due to the very fact of his being David’s father. Although a paid manager isn’t likely to be seen as having any objectivity either, they will at least be perceived as representing David’s interests without the complications and suspicions that go along with a familial relationship. Jeff could still be just as involved as David wants him to be, but the face of Team David in negotiations ought to be purely professional.

Vote for David – AOL poll
Whose debut album are you most excited for?
http://www.popeater.com/music/article/its-david-vs-david-in-idol-sales/238942

Please help! I am voting alone!
Use firefox, vote, clean personal data, refresh the page, wait 40 sec. (you can vote 4 times VH1 in the meantime) and vote again! Cook´s fans do it and he is winning!
And they want him to win VH1 too!!!

Completely agree, Rasal#127. I’m curious, JR, where did you get that quote that Jive was resisting a “vanity” album from David (and, honestly, even if this is so not what David’s all about, when the heck was an artist’s work anything but a “vanity” album, and as their fans, do we really want anything else other than that, as opposed to a Jive vanity album?).

Interesting stuff. Obviously I’m still in my music-industry-sucks-mindset, even though I finally fell asleep after posting in the wee hours.

Good morning all! I woke up from my sixth David dream:

I was hanging out with friends in my living room – David was also there too with some of his friends. We were watching TV but not really paying attention. David was patiently sitting below me so that I could style his hair. (I know, right? Could we get any more intimate than this?) I of course was trying to get his hair just like how I liked it (from his “Heaven” days) while he was saying he wanted it another way. I was basically convincing him why this style worked better for him, so he was like, OK, not much resistance on his part. When I was done, he and his friends left to get ready for their upcoming show.

Me and my friends were going to head out later for it. On our way to the concert hall, I found out my friends and I had these cushiony seats right up close to the stage! Other seats behind us were your typical auditorium seats. For whatever reason, though, the show was severely delayed. So, I started wandering around, and towards the back, I bumped into my dissertation advisor from my graduate school days. She’s very much like Kathy Griffen in having the same kind of wicked and biting sense of humor (I was a sensitive soul in those days, very much like David, so she used to drive me nuts and never knew when to take her seriously – my dissertation writing period was truly miserable, I can’t tell ya how), so when I saw her and proudly proclaimed to her group that “This is my dissertation advisor!” She responded with that wicked sense of humor: “Yeah, I remember that dissertation. It was trash! Absolute trash! I’m still in utter shock that you even got that piece of trash published. Do you see how our young scholars have absolutely no shame?”

At this point, I was completely mortified that she was trashing my work like that in front of people, but I tried to laugh it off, remembering that this is how she is and that she’s making a crazy kind of joke. So I came up with a retort: “How trashy could my dissertation have been? You signed off on it!” The group around her laughed, thinking I made a good comeback, and she just looked at me in that kind of “good for you” kind of way.

I then returned to my seat, because the opening act was starting. Oy! That act was horrid! The lead singer kept forgetting the lyrics! People started booing, and I was thinking I should try to get backstage and check up on David, maybe hang out there until it was time for his performance. Before I got there, a stage manager told me I was up next! I’m like, “What? I’m not part of this.” She showed me the program and, indeed, I’m part of the line-up where I’m to give my lecture (the one I did comparing American Idol and the Presidential Elections). My heart started beating wildly. I told myself I could do it since I know that lecture like the back of my hand, but I wasn’t sure how well I could wing it so easily without preparation, especially since the multimedia was part of it, and I didn’t have that with me. And while looking out at a very impatient audience, I started thinking of ways to get out of it.

And then I woke up.

EBONYANGEL on #131 – thanks for posting the link. I just logged in so that saved me time to look for it

RASCAL/HG – the pertinent portion of the above mentioned article:

“….But after the second-place finish, David struck a deal with Jive Records (which has produced more top-10 artists in the last 8 years, more than any other label I know of). But in the process of creating David’s debut album, tensions ran high between Jive and the Archuletas.

“This isn’t a vanity album,” a record label exec allegedly told Jeff Archuleta, after he tried repeatedly to get “more of David on the album.” What Jeff wanted was to get songs that David had either written or co-written to be on the new release. As a songwriter myself and a student of the charts, I don’t see any reason why the label should deny the Archuletas their request….”

HG..I’m starting to think you, Kizzi & I are the only one’s who have vivid dreams where David is either the main character or just there somewhere for what seems like for no apparent reason. Could it be that we go to sleep, wake up, & spend the major part of our days, thinking, worrying, celebrating and obsessing about David?? We are SICK, SICK, SICK!!! but oh my heck, life is so good with David in it!!

Rascal…#127, second paragraph…you are so right!
And sadly, that ain’t gonna change anytime TOO soon!

SF – I had a dream last night about David for the first time. In the past his singing was prominent in many dreams – songs in my head when I awoke.
Last night I dreamt that he was in someone’s living room singing by himself. Maybe there was more but that is all I remember (probably due to major doses of cold meds)! I do remember the beautiful sound he was making. I can’t get it out of my head. Nor do I want to.

OK, after reading that article, I’m going to say this: I think the writer is incredibly tacky putting out there in public view that there was tension between Jive and the Archuletas.

I don’t think it’s beyond Jive to say something as insulting as telling an artist he can’t do a “vanity” album of his own music (God forbid an artist gets his own work showcased on his debut album). However, this is hearsay. The author claims Jeff told him that, and I think we all know David would never reveal such things, even if this were true.

Who is this person, who’s basically broadcasting that he’s “in the know” and who thinks he has a right to let the fanbase know of such things, which could be detrimental in forming public opinion? I’m inclined to take all the information written with a grain of salt.

Yes, we are all CRA-ZEH in a really good way! We have all submitted to the powerful energy of music.

I don’t dream about David, or don’t remember that I do, but his songs play a constant soundtrack in my mind. I’ll tune in, listen for a while, and then say, oh yeah, that’s “Barriers,” or oh yeah, that’s “You Can.”

I have a friend who went on an intensive ten day meditation retreat. He managed to quiet his thoughts, but had the track of Sgt. Pepper playing in his head the whole time, over and over. Sometimes the track “Fixing a Hole” would be on repeat. haha!

“I’m fixing a hole where the rain gets in
and stops my mind from wandering….”

The *voice* is helping me with this awful cold. Maybe not with the physical symptoms – more like getting me out of bed instead of lolling around all day concentrating on how bad I feel. I am denying myself the pleasure of listening to the cd until I am on my way to work today.
Can’t wait to go to work!

Hello!
I’ve just received my physical albums in São Paulo, Brazil.
I’m so happy! I thought that was fast too.
Now I’m going to enjoy my poster with the lyrics and notes. Thank you, David!

Betsy, hope you feel better!

SF, I saw the information on the author. What I was getting at with my question is: who specifically is he to basically broadcast what I think is real personal information about the Archuletas and their interaction with his record label. His being a music producer and songwriter (and his being LDS) certainly doesn’t entitle him to offer behind-the-scenes stories.

That kind of attributed quote from Jeff could have negative consequences for both Jeff and David, if this got out (which it already has), and, more importantly, if it got spun in the media in a certain way. It’s a hearsay quote, so it’s an unfair thing to be reporting. Granted, only regular readers of this LDS would be privy to this info, but considering that the link has already been shared beyond their intended audience, see how – when taken out of context – things could get ugly?

This is how rumors get started, and probably how the “stage dad” thing got started in the first place! That’s what I was objecting to.

valbraz, so glad to hear you finally received your CD! Enjoy!

Oh yes, there goes that “everyone in his orbit” thing again. I guess there’s no way to keep them at a distance, is there?

collegemom, interesting theory, but again, that’s the job of her management to do such things (booking concerts, getting endorsements). It’s their job to get artists like Jordin out there. There are a bunch of endorsements she could have done as a big-boned pretty girl, which is a rarity in the entertainment industry. Obviously, 19M is not up to the task.

And Jordin has headlined for Alicia Keyes. I was hoping that, as two teens from Idol and who share a lable, she and David could one day do a joint tour. I wonder if this could still happen.

http://www.95crave.com/media/collection/675472/Nat+%26+Drew+On+Demand%21

New radio interview. Listen or download.

HG…I agree with you 100%. But if Jeff did discuss these things with the author, I would like to think he did so thinking it was a confidential conversation..but now that David is famous, and getting more so every minute…”confidential converstions” are dangerous and may be hazardous to David’s career. That may be an exaggeration..but I’m jus’ sayin’…

Now do you REALLY wanna know what REALLY worries me about his “orbit”??? No, not here. I don’t wanna be banned from David’s world!

betsy…thanks!

Endorsements..where do we start..CHAPSTICK, anyone? Target graphic T’s, TOOTHPASTE, anything GREEN (environment)..Sneakers! Bottled Water! NUTTER BUTTERS! Thai Food! NOT Arby’s though!!

Kizzi..haha! And here I was spazzing about meeting you in Atlanta..like telling myself to “behave in front of Kizzi, cuz she’s a smart, beautiful, cultured, educated, well-spoken lady”…and you are all those things which I’m lacking in…but weird & freaky, we have that in common! And of course our ODD! Yay! And I also dream in color!! And it is rare.
We’re a rare breed of weirdo freaks who dream in color…maybe David could write a song about us..hmmm?? haha!

Your retail shoe store sounds like a plan!! Someone,
sometime is bound to approach David for an endorsement for clothing including shoes, it may as well be one of his super duper freaky fans…no?

sorry not just Canadian fans….. everybody….. anyone…come one come all!!!!

Speaking of us being freaks, we are all ARCHUFREAKS!!

Kizzi #155, are you not my “e-twin”? or was that someone else who said that awhile ago? I am fond of freaks, being one myself though I look quite normal on the outside! LOL.

I’m sad to say I do not recall (if I have them) any dreams with David in them yet, but I do dream in colors, sometimes very vivid and always thought dreaming in black and white was the exception to the rule, so SF, it was interesting to learn it’s the other way around.

I am shocked at the news about Jordin since I hear her songs on the radio all the time. Such a wicked industry. David is always wise recognizing the unpredictability of being in the business so he never assumes he is going to be big or that his career is going to last although WE KNOW he will have a very very solid career, whether he sells CDs in the gadjillions or not.

vermeer.. you are correct..I was wrong! what was I thinking… most people DO dream in color..and everyone dreams..
Dreams with no color hue at all..that’s rare. Sorry my. bad…

Kizzi..we’re not “rare” after all..but we ARE cool, freaky, & weird. And it’s really comforting to know there are so many of us “closet” weirdo freaks out there living a lives of…”normal”! hahaha! what’s normal, anyway?

oh my gosh Asley.. David at the Carrie concert pic… sooooooooo adorable!!!

and I went to buy another David CD last nite for my niece and my Walmart has 2 rows of Cook and 2 rows of Beyonce and NONE of David.. NONE!

I ask the clerk where is Archuleta and she says “who?”
ahhhhhh I wanted to slap her!!

I tell her AR CHU LE TA…the runner up on idol with the
voice of an angel!!!! and she says… oh…we only got in about 50 last week and we don’t have any more?

I said are you getting more.?? she says..I dont think so..
grrrrrrrrrrrrrr… How is he supposed to sell when WALMART doesn’t have them stocked???

The dream talk has reminded me of a couple of dreams that I’ve had that featured David.

The one I particularly remember is one where we are in a small high school or college classroom. I’ve heard that David will be singing at a small venue event at the school later that day. I was certain that I wouldn’t be able to go coz I wasn’t a student and David wouldn’t want me to intrude into this student event. He tells me to come with him, however, and we go through a door into what appears to be a chemistry lab. We sit on the tall stools and face one another. [I'm injecting a thought here--don't LAUGH too hard; I'm just reporting what went on, okay?] Anyway, he leans forward and takes my hands in his and tells me that he WANTS me to come to the event. He wants me to come and hear him sing. I smile and accede, and the dream fades out. That’s it. I do remember colors in the dream.

It’s almost embarrassing to admit that I dreamt that one up, but fact is fact! Anyway, it was nice to see him again. haha I have no comprehension of dream interpretation, so I have little clue what this one would mean.

Oddly enough, I rarely remember dreams. A million years ago I, who hate scary movies and avoid them like the plague, went on a double date to a movie that turned out to be quite disturbing. I used to have weird, scary dreams (vivid, bizarre), so I was really concerned about the dreams that would follow the viewing of that movie. So, I prayed REALLY hard that I wouldn’t have bad dreams. That was about 30 years ago, and I haven’t had one since.

I actually don’t often remember dreams, but I also make no attempt to remember them. This one I couldn’t forget coz David was in it. I guess it’s not surprising that I should dream about him since he occupies so much of my waking time and attention. Anyway, I loved it.

David is singing ‘Somebody Out There’ in the background now. What a beautiful voice, soul and song! I wonder if the fact that it’s in his upper register would put people off when it comes to the radio. I typically prefer his lower register, but this song is just exquisite. I must like it best coz I’ve played it more than any other song on the album. Current count for this computer alone is 122 times. Tells you something there. lol

New MY SPACE Blog – gosh, he just gets more and more adorable…

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=372079673&blogID=450787578

vermeer, I’m loving your interpretation of my dream. I kinda figured I was blending in the Kathy/David video, the advice I gave my friend, my anxiously waiting to get tickets for that Jingle Jam concert, etc. and, as always, my anxiety about teaching and “performing.”

Bookaholic, I absolutely love your dream – especially the part where David takes his hands in yours.

Hmmm, David showing up in our living rooms and us processing his upcoming concert, seems like we’re channeling his own excitement/anxiety about performing in the big leagues now, even as he wants to maintain intimate connection with his Original Archangels. Fascinating we’re all having almost similar dreams about this.

SF, one day you must be bold and tell us what you really think about the “orbit.”

Josie, thanks for the blog link. David is too adorable (and just look at him promoting, not one but THREE Cook songs off his album! – Grrrrrrr – is Cook promoting 3 songs from David’s album?).

I can’t help my resentment: I believe in reciprocity.

If this inside scoop from HDD is correct David will not be in the top 10 albums next week..

YOUR WEAKEND TOP 10 CHART PREVIEW: The industry’s hot streak continues (we love typing those words) leading into what’s expected to be a boffo Thanksgiving week, with Columbia diva Beyonce aiming to bow north of 500k, while two other debuts are headed toward the exclusive neighborhood of 280-300k. Those would be David Cook (19/RCA/RMG) and Nickelback (Roadrunner). Taylor Swift (Big Machine/Universal Republic), this week’s champ, will continue her momentum with 230-240K, while Now 29 (UMe) should round out the Top 5 with 140-150k. We’re projecting 120-130k on Chop Shop/Atlantic’s soundtrack to Twilight, opening today, followed by a fourth debut, Columbia’s Il Divo, which is trending toward 110-120k. Enya (Reprise), with 90-100k, should edge out High School Musical 3 (Walt Disney), with 80-85k, while AC/DC appears headed to be Columbia’s third Top 10 entry, with 65-70k.

evey..I don’t think I like those #’s…not at all! And you know what..the person who’s gonna be the happiest for Cookie if he reaches those #’s…YES..of course, David!

HG..What a glorius thought..”David taking your hands in his”…Shoots..I couldn’t even TOUCH him the two times I was close enough to! I was afraid I’d go poof!
and disappear!
About the “orbit”…yeah I’d have to have a couple of drinks in me first…except I don’t drink much! hahaha!

Gotta get home now to VOTE on VH1 some more & take a look at David’s new blog!

Later!

#162 vermeer – I did say we were e-twins a while back…ahem…but….well…oh, my….my revelation to SF in #153 wasn’t so complimentary to my e-twin, was it? *red face*

Well, I am very kind and nice super freak–I love babies and children (I spoil them rotten ), find homes for stray dogs and cats, stop & give money to those people with signs that say “Homeless” or “Will Work for Food” on the roadside (hubby always has face when I do this) and other good things—so maybe, you are my e-twin for the good Kizzi and not the Kizzi-freak alter ego–lol.

SF – I remember that Rick James song, but I am not that kind of Super Freak – ahahaha

Kizzi…I Know, I know! hahaha!..It’s just when you SUPER FREAK..that song popped into me head! Talk about weird! hahaha!

I just lurked over at FOD,.He’s doing the KISSMAS BASH in Buffalo on 12/9 and he’s also doing the Christmas Wish concert on the same date in Toronto..He’s doing the Toronto Thing very early in the morning and the Bash later that evening! My question..since all the concerts are for a Charity..are the artists GIVING their time or do they get paid for appearing? Now i know David is all about GIVING and this is a good way to promote his album and HIMSELF..but I’m just curious. Does anybody know?

kizzi (((((HUG))))) back to you!!

And you know what’s scarier?? That It looks like I’m ALONE here with e-twins who may or may not be like “SYBLE”!

HELP! LIZ, HG, JR, JONER, JULIEBUG, ANYONE?

SF – ROFLMAO!!!

It wasn’t a full-on Kathy moment, but did anyone notice how David responded to questions about Archangels, cougars and pumas on a recent radio interview with a defection to news of his Eagle Scout project? haha!

davidfanLIZ: He has said in interviews he is doing coursework on line. I’m speculating that since he was on AI, there were rigid requirements and AI had to make sure they were met; maybe, he has a little more leeway as to when he does online courses, etc. He sure deserves a break.

I noticed DF-Liz; he uses deflection a lot. He said he liked Bonnie’s mug when he wanted to change the subject and he says “Oh Boy” and coughs too when he wants to shift the flow of the conversation. All good conversation directional mechanisms. He is one smart guy!

#186 SF!!! I heard you calling! I’m here for you!!!

If you check over at IDF, TG (Claudia??) posted a photo of David digging dirt for his Eagle Scout project. I was surprised to find out that he was a Scout!

What’s this about a cake-baker and a martial artist??? What interview am I missing?

Yes Freofan,,what interview is that..And David may say he’s not funny, but he really is..he does have a dry wit!

Link to the radio interview CHUM FM – adorkable & hilarious!

http://www.mediafire.com/?hw02oyintjj

#199 SF – Me thinks thou dost protest too loudly!

Bye SF and Vermeer – thanks for the laughs!

My dream tonight is to awake tomorrow and David’s video is #1 on Vh1.

Cake-bakers vs. Martial Artists…hmmm, where does David come up with these scenarios? I also imagine, it depends on the fight, right?

The way his mind works just never ceases to amaze me.

JR, without a doubt Season 7 is one of the strongest seasons on AI, but I’m not talking about Jordin’s treatment this year, I’m talking about how she was treated as a new idol winner last year, compared to the way Cook is treated now.

The radio interview in Vancouver: Crave 95 which was done in the morning. The one with CHUM FM was in the afternoon

http://www.95crave.com/media/download/831448

cutter12…that is funny..haha! I do the same thing at work..except that I have David on me desktop wallpaper and a montage of photos as my screensaver, and I add to it every day!! And I woun’t even mention my calendar..haha! Yeah, i buh-lieve my co-workers know I’m nutty for David..They just humor me cuz I’m a SILVERFOX!! haha!

vermeer..You & Kizzi were the f-u-n-n-y ha-ha ones! not me!

Gonna go VOTE some more,,Oh and I’m listening to THE ALBUM…ALTNOY..great 2nd single!!

So when the DJ said that the tickets were sold out within 5 hours, I hope that it was because most of you Canadian Archies here got them, right? Toronto will show mad love for our boy again, woo-hoo!

Wish Breakfast with Roger, Darren & Marilyn
In support of the CP24-CHUM Christmas Wish!
Tuesday, 09 December; 5:30 – 9:00 am
Sutton Place Hotel – Royal Sutton Ballroom

BTW, Michael John was well received here in Manila. I was not able to make time to see him, even if one of his appearances was just like 1 block away from where I work but one of my staff was able to do so and she said he did well.:) Cook will come next month. Heard that Archie might come in Asia by March YAY!

Joner, no need to duck for cover. It’s no secret that rock sells more than pop, or even in realizing that Cook was popular on AI for a reason. Does that mean the show didn’t manipulate things to get the results they wanted? Nope it doesn’t. That just proves a vote of no confidence (just like that time when RCA brought up the competition to drum up sales for Cook’s second single).

I also realize that there is a huge populace out there that thinks they’re “too cool for school,” meaning that they’re not going to take the David Archuletas of this world seriously. His age and his cuteness are a factor. But, I do think what sets us die-hard David freaks apart is that we see his vast potential. Others just see this cute kid who can sing, and that’s that. We see the road ahead and know where he could possibly go. Which is why many of us here have been very vocal about the direction Jive is taking him.

At times, it seems his label’s vision is just as shortsighted and as myopic as others.

I’d love for David to do incredibly well out the gate, but at 17, and as Rascal already said, at #2, this is not a bad place to be. Cook needs to triumph now, David not so much.

Jackryan, ok I’m going to go Light My Fire (haha) and vote vote vote – off to VH1, bye for now……….

Moreover, I think David himself is aware of his image and how not everyone is going to find him “cool.” When he thanks his fans for accepting him just as he is, he means it, and he knows – in the age of edgy, badly behaving celebrity types – that who he is and what he represents isn’t going to be an easy sell. He himself is amazed to have a core fanbase that loves him and his talent and love him enough to support him in such strong numbers in sales and such. Since he is part of that Generation Y, who have been sold on a certain image of “cool” and what’s a “real rebel,” he would be surprised that enough people out there – of all ages, races, gender, etc. – really appreciate what he has to offer. It may not be as wide-reaching as we think, but it’s a solid enough start.

silverfox ~

re: ghostmouse – i heard it’s a program that the Cookies were using. you can start it & then leave your computer & the mouse will keep voting for you on VH1. no idea how it works, but there was a tutorial on a cook website. someone copied it at idf at one point to show us what was going on. hope that answers your question…

i’m off to listen to ALTNOY, my obsession for today.

If David top the chart by this album, I will be disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, I like this album, because it is very 17, and I don’t think David is going to have another teen pop album. However it is far from his best.

I think David is never in competitve mode, he did his job, he satisfied with that, and that’s all. Numbers are interesting, but it never should be the reason you are willing to make an good album or the look-up-to.

I watched a Awards Presentation show last week, and I was very touched. Oh.. this Award presentation is full of manipulation. However, when I watched someone was awarded, everyone stood up to applaud / hugged him to celebrate, and took him 1 minute to go to stage… I think THIS is priceless!!!

Sales and Awards are interesting, and it is very important, because it “quantified” how appreciate we are to his hardworking, but it shouldn’t be the aim, otherwise, we will get lost.

Having said that, I will be very disappointed if the album is bad, or he performs bad.

HG 148 and Kizzi 153, tks for celebrating my cds with me!

Joner and HG, you’re both right about cd sales. People also seem to forget that the other guy has had a pre-order for his album since the end of AI and he certainly grabbed a big part of that huge audience with that.

I can’t wait for this chart watching phase to pass. Gosh! I wanna feel happy for David and his great debut album, but whenever I’m getting in the right mood I read something that puts me off a little. I’m talking about other fan sites where people seem to always find reason to be whiny. I’m beginning to hate this show and I hardly ever use the word hate. I definitely won’t watch this season.

jr, thanks for that explanation. So that is what Cook’s fans were accused of doing on AI and now again on VH1.
As far as AI..that’s over with and nothing can change that outcome..but now on VH1..I wonder? Cook wasn’t even in the top 20 last week…so I guess we’ll have to wait & see.

I am so taking pleasure looking at this picture!

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/32/l_83a60fb2ed164437bc55327c1d7708c7.jpg

You say that I don’t know what I want
But I worked out just fine
You said it never could be done
But it worked out just fine, oh
You can say anything you want
But it worked out just fine
If it works for me, then it works for me (2x)

David has loads of charisma and personality. Aside from music and being a humanitarian, he’d be great in TV and movies. I thought he was fabulous doing the VH1 video playlist. None of the shyness we’ve become accustomed to seeing.

jr..I guess we’ll just have to wait & see what happens on VH1..to be honest, I wasn’t even aware that Cook was going to be on VH1 until I think sometime Tuesday. I just wanted David to stay at #1 for as long as possible. Then I heard Cook was the guest this Sat, and it was even more incentive to vote. If David’s video is #1 again, it’ll be interesting to see what Cook says about David & the video. I’m sure he’ll be complimentary, but I’ll be watching his body language and eyes…YOUR EYES DON’T LIE…where have I heard that?? Oh yeah, that what David sings SO WELL!

And that pic of David & Kathy…it looks to me like there’s mutual admiration goin’ on there! Another one bites the dust..or make that, another one has been sprinkled with Angel Dust!! hahaha! I’m so childish….

Angel Dust, is that what that is? Ah, the magic continues to spread!

Anyway, time for me to sign off, so g’nite all!

Kizzi209: my family is also accepting my ODD. Today I was coming back from the movies with my kids and one of their friends and we were all singing Crush. How cool was that!!

Only my 4th post but felt a need to. I do so envy all who have the support (acceptance?) of their ODD. Mine is ODD+ partially unabated by lack of acknowledgement or weird looks by my family. Wouldn’t dare say how I feel our David is a gift from above. Nor how he’s inspired me to be a better person. Non judgemental & accepting of everyone. Fortunately it’s the VOICE (packaged inside that beautiful being – inside and out) that keeps me feeling hopeful. My prayer for David is to be happy – and that he is, right now. Hopefully his deflection instinct keeps all the negativity that seems to be flowing, away from his heart. He’s such a kind, generous & loving young man who so deserves only the best in life – success (defined by him, of course), friendships, partnerships, etc.

silverfox – feel a kindred spirit thing with you. You often post the same feeling, concern, likes, dislikes. I know you’ve retired for the nite but maybe you’ll see this post in the am. Love your perspective – keeping it light & in touch with reality. Like a taskmaster, in a good way. Thanks for the levity – you keep me cracking up.

Holiday of Hope Tree Lighting Celebration with David Archuleta
Saturday, December 6 at 6:30pm
Bringing families all over Los Angeles to the heart of Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland Center hosts a FREE evening filled with musical entertainment, celebrity guests, an appearance by Santa Claus and the lighting of the Hollywood Christmas Tree under the stars.

Hosted by Ellen K of 102.7 KIIS FM and KTLA Entertainment Anchor, Ross King; this event will also feature a special musical performance by American Idol finalist and Jive Recording Artist David Archuleta. Kids are invited to get creative by decorating an ornament, button or holiday cookie at the Ralphs Decoration Station. Delicious holiday treats including hot cocoa and coffee hosted by Starbucks, as well as photos with Santa will round out the evening.

Guests are invited to support One Heartland, an organization committed to improving the lives of children impacted by HIV/AIDS, through sponsorship of one of the 30,000 lights on the 35-foot high Christmas Tree in Hollywood & Highland Center’s Central Courtyard. To further support One Heartland, there will also be a VIP Pre-Reception for guests who donate $100 or more via the website at http://www.oneheartland.org. This private VIP Pre-Reception will include a private performance by David Archuleta as well as the opportunity to mix and mingle with celebrity guests in attendance at the event.

JULIEBUG – on #241 thanks for posting that.

And For those who cannot access youtube,

DA mentioned in Jeoprady
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4h52b6

Agree Kizzi. BTW, that plan of yours, the Archusoles? Go for it! I have deep respect for people with the enterpreneural spirit If it is your passion, you’ve got to do it!

jr4da: I have a business plan written, some preliminary designs, legal looking at names, trademarks, etc., investigating manufacturing scenarios; just have to wait til the economy swings up again a little to implement. I’ll keep you posted.

I just thought it was kinda funny how they built it up throughout the whole show with clips of DA, but there wasn’t really anything about him.

It’s all in the subtext…

Stay warm, JesseQ!

JessieQ & SF: Florida not so warm today – getting the artic blast effect here too – 30F and will go to 50F high – brrrrrrr – we aren’t use to the chilly weather – had to cover plants last night.

JessieQ, are you going to the Chicago Jingle Jam? I seem to remember that you were. A few of us (including Joner) are organizing a dinner beforehand. We’d love to meet you! Please e-mail me privately at creativeoptimist@gmail.com

Yesterday in our office, I could have lost my temper with some of our staff but ended up LOL instead. I was calling one of our staff from my room but everytime I call out her name, she would answer like “yeah, a-yeah, a yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah”.

After the 2nd attempt, I called out for another staff but got the same response. So I thought they were making fun of me cos obviously they were doing Crush.

So I went out and as I was about to to lose it, saw them both with their earplugs on! They were actually listening to DA’s album, singing Crush – so totally not hearing me call them! It was just that the timing was perfect – I call out and they yeah, a-yeah, a-yeah, a-yeah!

Just went back to my room LOL. BTW, these 2 are die-hard Cookies!

I’m about read to head off to a research talk at the conference I’m attending. I’m going to meet a fellow researcher who studies American Idol! She couldn’t believe it that I had met David and Jeff. But she has no idea how big of a fan that I am!

I will be in a much better mood if I can get confirmation in purchasing tickets for the Northern Lights show. I’ve been trying to get info since Wednesday, and the box office, which is supposed to be open today (the day ticket sales begins) isn’t. I already am planning to drag a friend with me, who has already cleared her calendar, just to support my ODD, and now they’re not around? Grrrrr.

This had better not be some exclusive runaround crap, or I will be fuming with rage all day today if I don’t get my tickets.

Sigh.

Thanks, Kizzi.

newrule – I love that story. It isn’t about winning, but the journey, itself, but that is so hard to embrace sometimes.

Kizzi-50 degrees would be tropical in comparison to the current whopping 17 here in GreenBay.
Silverfox- WHatUp? I is fine… I’ve been kinda stayin off the old David sites (kinda) lately, because I really neededed to actually get some stuff accomplished in non-DA-land. Actually I’ve more been refraining from blogging my 2 centavos worth on all things Archuleta. With the exception of one ‘Dear David’ comment over at SnarkyArchies, (which they put on their front page, probably because I made a pretty dang funny joke) todays my first in two weeks!
Freo- I am going to Chi-town Jingle and I’d love to meet up. I’ll definitely email you.

*breathes sigh of relief.*

Just bought my tickets! Thank you, Kizzi and SF, for showing me the way. Thank you, JR, for letting me know in the first place.

A live David performance to look forward to! GAH!

HG ~~yeah!! I got my tix too !!!!
and by the way you posted at 11:11 ..haha those magical numbers again !!

djb, congratulations! So cool we’re going to the same venue! (Um, I didn’t notice the 11:11 posting – how cool is that?).

The dreams will keep coming, though, and I will be the first to predict that you HG, will have several dreams before, in anticipation and after when you’re in the AfterArchuGlow of seeing David in the FLESH!

HI, djb!!

HG..I’m counting on it!!

Hi silverfox!!.. I think I may need one of your prayers..Cook has me all a twitter..@?&%()*&5$#@.. I mean it !!

I am putting our angels beautiful music on now to settle me down….and of course a few extra puffs of my new best friend(s)..my inhalers!!!

happy !! Yoga?? ya think I need it ??..hmm was it something I said??

SF..you are sooo very right !!…..it is like you are in my head…I do believe in Karma…and I truly belive that in 10 years ( or less) Cook will be nothing but a umm…ghost…just like his “ghost mouse ” buddies..haha..but while he is around he could at least take the high road…OK that is it ~no more cook talk from me…just more Hotchuleta music for my head and heart…..what a soothing soul he is….

Juliebug 259, thank you for the link. I had not seen that one either. It really helped this morning to make me feel instantly better seeing David’s sweet face.

djb, go watch it if you haven’t yet. Though I have to agree with others that it is so difficult to be “like David” when you are ticked off and want to kick, poke, slap (being very childish here but…). So, thanks SF, for your comments #283. I came here first this morning to look for spoiler news. I had turned on the TV, but ended up clicking it off like HG.

Karma, yes, and patience. Goodness is what counts, not ego, so I’ll go focus on David goodness/sweetness/kindness/generosity and I’ll feel better. Plus, David’s album is doing GREAT and we are loving it!!

Joner #211, no need to duck here at all. rascal already made clear before that “there are plenty of David sites available out there to get smothered in unicorns and rainbows. This isn’t one of them.” We love ya.

SF /285…yes I have seen him on the AI tour.and afterwards as well..and let me tell you..there is something special about that young man..you can actually feel it…hard to explain…but IT is there..and I got that LOOK and SMILE and the most electric high five ever.. and a short convo and it was quite a moment~(for me)..and I am NO COUGAR…I felt honored to have that moment with him..see my avi…what a smile!!

SF/dj- hi! running out, be back for happy hour…….see you then

Me too, going off to tend to badly neglected non-David things.

~~talk to you all later~~

Just popping back in briefly. I went right back to voting for Crush on VH1 and am surprised to find Light On with the yellow icon while Crush still has the red flame one. Clearly there is something about this voting thing I don’t understand. Isn’t that just odd??

Brilliant remarks as usual, rascal!!! For those of us who “get” David, trivial matters such as sales ranking are relatively meaningless. We know that David has the talent to create a CD that would put him in the #1 position, but that day will surely come. When he has the freedom to release a CD that is truly representational of his true worth, David’s true genius will finally be made clear to the rest of the world. In the meantime, it is enough for me to enjoy what music he has presented. Any music released by David is far superior to anything else on the market today!

djb#277, I told myself I wasn’t going to use my comments space to criticize David Cook, but your post reminded me of something I found lacking in DC’s character. When I was standing in the fan line after the AI Sacramento show, all of the contestants (especially our David) were extremely accommodating and gracious. They all signed autographs and posed for hundreds of pictures, with one notable exception…David Cook. While he signed his fair share of autographs, he refused to have his picture taken with fans. He used some lame excuse like, “Oh, there just isn’t time to pose for all of the pictures, so I’m not posing for any,” even though all of the others had time to do it. That response really said something to me about Cook’s character. I really wanted to like Cook because I know David looks up to him so much, but I was really put off by this very arrogant attitude.

Hi everyone! I have been gone all day and just found out David was #2. That is still good, but what does not ring true to me is how a video is not even on the countdown the week before and all of a sudden takes the #1 spot? Hmmm…makes me think there is something to the ghost mouse software I have heard about. Some of the Cook fans are not known for being the nicest, honest people after all…or they would not be trying to cheat. The know David is nipping at Cook’s heels and have to resort to cheating…oh well…just another example of some of Cook’s fans out there.

Carollann – Our David had to do the same thing during tour on occasion when he had press to get to or another commitment or when the bus was getting ready to leave. In all fairness, Cook, as winner, had a LOT more press and commitments than anyone else.

I am very grateful to AI for exposing me to DA but ultimately I’m wishing now that David had been able to break through to prominence on his own. It irks me that David has to compete with Cook – whether he wants to or not. Even though we love David without strings attached and love and support him because we want to, you know the critics are waiting with bated breath to see how high Cook’s cd will debut. From what I’ve read on other sites – it seems a likely probability. I hope the next time he releases an album it will be without the shadow of Cook looming over him. I know we were caught up in extolling the virtues of David being #2 and I don’t wish to think competitively, but I find myself participating in this foolishness and feeling a disappointed that David was not #1 this morning. Coming in 2nd to someone else is somehow more palatable than coming in 2nd to Cook. I can only chalk this up to lingering disappointment from the traumatic AI finale. Am I making sense to anyone else about this? I feel like an idiot and should know better!

Joymus, don’t feel like an idiot, please. I think we all really were traumatized over the AI loss, and it’s going to take a while to get over it, if ever. Take heart, you’re not alone.

joymus 306 – I too slip into competitive mode once in a while. Eventually the AI comparisons will die down and with it the true emergence of talent for it’s own sake will be fully revealed. What will Cookie fans who support? the competition and do things to promote Cook now do when the media slows and finally stops the comparisons between the two David’s?
My support for David will be lifelong, and I believe everyone here at ND’s will also. I also try to think of it this way. With David being at the 2 spot it means less outside pressure for him and I think this is important for now, since he puts enough pressure on himself.

I’m sure this has been addressed in a previous thread but I was away from home (computer/internet access) right after David’s album came out. Since it takes me forever to try & catch up, I didn’t. While listening to David’s album, repeating Barriers, You Can & To Be With You, I got stuck on Somebody Out There. While listening to the words, tears running down my face a thought entered – this could so easily be put into a movie or tv series. The realization hit. It can’t because it no longer exists publicly. Thus I emailed iTunes about who determines the fate of songs & why? Not sure they’ll answer as they have yet to answer a single email. Would love to know, though.

….am pinching cheeks right now..!!gahh!!!

Hey everybody! I was looking at that ASCAP list of David’s Album songs that JackRyan gave us and it says:

David co-wrote:
• A Little Too Not Over You
• Don’t Let Go
• Works For Me

David wrote entirely:
• Waiting For Yesterday
• Falling
• Let Me Go

I’d thought the only song David only wrote entirely was “Falling”. Can anybody confirm the info above? (I just don’t wanna go telling people he wrote something that he didn’t. Wanna get my facts straight.)

ALSO, do we know if David wrote (entirely or “co-”) “Somebody Out There”?

Thanks!

Random thought – FOD asks the question “What should David wear as a presenter at the AMA awards? I think he should dress up, go for the Hotchuleta look. Someone earlier used this word – I love it – when describing David’s music and I think we can make it fit here too.

fandaforever…I think it’s Jive who made that decision. David co wrote that beautiful song and we, David’s fans can keep the buzz going about it by playing it whenever and wherever we can. Then when David does his solo tour, we can request that he sings this song. We have to show Jive that the “Have David’s Back Machine” will not rest til this song is re-released for purchase on itunes, as well as WORKS FOR ME which is only for purchase at Walmart. Both these songs were co-written by David! And all of David’s FANS FOR LIFE should be able to but them legally to enjoy them.

HG Cook will also be presenting at the AMA’s! Sheesh that ticks me off.

Does anyone know who the curly blonde beside David in the AMA rehearsal photo is? I so hope he’s NOT presenting with the other guy.

beebee, I too was confused about which songs David co-wrote. He spells it all out on his last alloy blog. In case you didn’t see it:

David says:
“I’m really glad that I got to write some songs for the album, too. I helped write two of the songs on the main album, which were “A Little Too Not Over You” and “Don’t Let Go.” They were both written pretty close to the deadline of having to have the album finished actually. I wrote “Don’t Let Go” with JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry, who wrote “Low” for Kelly Clarkson, and they were so cool to work with. “A Little Too Not Over You,” I wrote with Robbie Nevil, who wrote “One Step At A Time,” Mike Krompass, and Matthew Gerrard who wrote “Breakaway.” I also wrote one of the songs for the iTunes deluxe version called “Falling” and the Wal-Mart bonus track called “Works For Me.” I wrote “Works For Me” with Toby Lightman and Daniel Bedingfield, and that was actually really intimidating because they are both amazing singers. But they were really cool to work with, and I had a great time. I also took part in writing a song called “Somebody Out There,” but it was for pre-order on iTunes only. So five songs was a lot more than I ever expected than from the beginning, haha. But anyway, I kinda rambled off with that one.”

hello gorgeous #216

“I do think what sets us die-hard David freaks apart is that we see his vast potential. Others just see this cute kid who can sing, and that’s that. We see the road ahead and know where he could possibly go.”

Exactly. Bravo. Others, primarily younger people brought up exclusively on junk music, on junk TV, on junk politics, on junk food for the body, for the mind, for the soul, these poor, uneducated, uncultured, unknowing ‘Others’, except for those too young to be completely corrupted, cannot “get David”. We seasoned folk are able to see through the rot and the artifice that has, profitably for a few, passed as popular culture. And because our seasoning has given us a perspective that the young lack, we can, if we care, recognize true talent, true genius, true art. That age-correlated ability is the intellectual compensation which makes growing older tolerable because, as our physical capacities diminish, the one thing that permits us to want to continue to exist as sensate beings is that ability to better understand and comprehend, to discern between that which is true gold and that which is utter dross. Possessing that ability makes life worth living. That is the reason so many older fans have said that David has “changed my life” and “made listening to music a pleasure once again.”

Cook will do exceedingly well because there are so many poorly educated, ill-cultured, near-barbarians among his target audience, a core audience that prefers high decibels over high compassion, crudeness and rudeness over gentility and manners, nihilism over civilization. A recent survey was undertaken to discover the extent of the political knowledge of Americans, and the results were pitiful, embarrassing for our nation, and awfully sad.

http://www.newser.com/story/40140/most-americans-lack-basic-political-knowledge-survey.html

How can a populace so poorly educated discern what is real from what is illusion? Or what is valuable from what is lacking in value? What is good from what is bad? It is an indictment of our nation that our youth has been so neglected and, for want of better words, societally abused.

We who love the kid understand that his adult journey is only beginning, and because his talent is so outstanding, so transcending, we are prepared to endure the frustrating lapse of time that it will take for most of the benighted people, most of the time, to also respect and to also, perhaps, learn to love him as an artist for the ages.

(#326) Thanks Liz, yes! I had seen that and then forgot that’s where I got some of my “impressions” … (sheesh…) That clarifies everything, straight from the horse’s mouth!

I’d let that ASCAP list confuse me— it wasn’t ever presented as carved in stone or anything (obviously), just info gathering expedition on JackRyan’s part I believe — but it confused me bcz it did clearly list David, and only David under Waiting For Yesterday and Let Me Go as well as Falling. I got it straight now, tho (that is until and unless “the horse” speaks again…lol) Again, thanks.

betsy…gimme some of that nyquil!! hahaha!

wellll helllloooo beeebeee~….that was quite a bopping bootie break you have been on..baby…been lookin for ya…

betsey~ stick with the nyquil ! weird dreams and all~ at least it means you are getting some sleep…and by the way ~that was one freaky dream….maybe he was looking for you know who’s career in a few years.haha..ok that was low..sorry…I still want to poke him in the eye though..tee hee !!

silverfox, you don’t need nyquil. Didn’t you say something about a pet unicorn you named rascal??

betsy: First of all, your grandchild is beyond adorable!

Your dream – wow. We’re branching out into new territory here, including our dear rascal in our nighttime journeys. Dreams as I understand them are all about the dreamer, but it’s still fun to explore the images. I like the image of rascal taking the day off and scuba diving in the depths of the ocean. (He is a deep and serious guy!)

I also like that rascal doesn’t take his middle-aged ladies too seriously, that he has a sense of humor haha! (Or were these ladies perhaps the “warrior arbiters of what is acceptable and proper?”)

Thanks for sharing!

betsy – Did you ever tell us your grandchild’s name?

His name is Adam.

betsy, I just can’t get over how cute his little round head is and that expression! awww…

davidfanLIZ, my thoughts exactly about the angry ladies! hahaha! I like your noting the analogy of rascal’s depth and the ocean.

By the way Rascal – in my dream you were tall but I don’t remember your face.
I feel lucky to have found this site. I get to read some great writing without having to buy the book!

betsy…I know you meant the DREAM was short & strange, NOT rascal. hahaha! BTW, what did look like in your dream?? like his AVATAR by any chance? hahaha! LMAO at myself!!

I forget that not everyone here knows what rascal looks like..buh-lieve me, he is NOT short..and hardly strange!
I know he’s not short cuz David is looking way up when he was mezmerized by rascal..heh-heh! As far as strange..well come to think, some genius writers ARE a little strange in a genius sort of way..
And besides I’ve seen a photo of rascal.

Oops!

Precedes, not preceeds. Spelling was never my strong suit.

EEEEEKKK!

Some new photos of David from a photo shoot. They are trying to get untagged copies, but even tagged….yowzer!!

http://david-hq.org/

Me thinks AOL is killing Angels from suspense – WHEN WILL THEY UPLOAD DA’s SESSION???? It should by by this time already! Am I the only one impatient here?

(Tells self with a big sigh):
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.
Good things come to those who wait.

HG on my #355 post, I think this is the official site cos the footer shows Zomba Recordings LLC (c) 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Finally! And I like that it is encompassing & 3-dimensional.. a community I think Jive saw the enormous support and interest that their new talent has generated from across the globe, gender, race, industry & interest groups. COOL!

omgosh! lost track of time at YouTube! And It’s late so
even though I’m the one who may be alone here now. i’ll still bid everyone a g’nite, and for David…

Dear Lord, We are unworthy to ask, but we are asking anyway, please…
Take Care Of Our Earth Angel, David. Watch over him, Protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that’s thrown in his path. Give him the courage and guidance to SAY NO to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround him with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his ARCHANGELS do. SEPARATE HIM FROM THOSE WHO HAVE AGENDAS OTHER THAN FOR HIS WELLBEING. Give him rest when he’s weary and fatigued. Give him the stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms. Keep him healthy and strong so he can continue fulfilling the Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
This we, though unworthy, humbly pray. Amen.

Sweet dreams David, be safe & secure in our love always! CONTIGO SIEMPRE CON AMOR! Take care.
We love you madly! And you will always be numero uno in our eyes!

(I know David doesn’t see this, but I hope he FEELS the love we send every night!).

Hey guys! I was out for the evening, and came back to see all the fun that was had. Has everyone retired?

Realmusiclover#328, *standing ovation.*

That was beautifully stated and so true! Thank you for the reminder that Cook’s primary audience are those “poorly educated, ill-cultured, near-barbarians … that prefer high decibels over high compassion, crudeness and rudeness over gentility and manners, nihilism over civilization” and, on top of that, couldn’t identify our Secretary of State or the British PM. Pitiful!

When you put it like that, we should be proud these uneducated masses can’t see past the artifice and recognize David for the genuine talent and artist he is. At this point, I just need him to keep making music (and for his label to not confine him to some superficial persona that doesn’t capture his vast potential).

Speaking of which: JR, thanks for that new link, but if this is indeed Jive’s official site, it seriously sucks! Is that the best they could do for our David? Honestly! The visual design and layout is just wrong…it commits the worst offenses in web design (I’ve taken quite a few classes, so I know what I’m talking about).

Sigh. And this is why the music industry is so behind in our digital information age. If you can’t even put together a cutting edge website, how can you possibly stay ahead of the curve? They should be inventing new digital media to get music out there, not playing catch up.

MIT just received an enormous grant to completely re-invent how we watch cinema by incorporating an interactive component. It’s a project called The Future of Storytelling.

This is the direction the music industry needs to be going, if they want to maintain their relevance.

Forgive my impatience, everyone. It’s just that, now that David is part of that industry, I want them to have the vision to know how to capitalize on and magnify his talents, and part of that vision is knowing how to market him for our digital age. David should not be restricted because the folks who are responsible for getting his voice and his music out there don’t have a clue.

Betsy, what a trippy dream! I was wondering where Rascal has been; didn’t realize he was busy scuba-diving!

Amen! G’nite SF!

Realmusiclover, you’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

OK, I know Cook’s not our favorite person, but I found this interview on reuters (he mentions David, this time without being condescending, and he says he’ll be touring in Iraq!! This is definitely a first for an idol winner, I believe!):
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE4AJ3DF20081120

So, I’m beginning to understand why they needed a Cook win. Somehow, Cook gives the show a credibility that David might not (since David, as we’ve established here, is still only viewed as a cute Disneyesque singer). AI has already proven it can produce multi-platinum-selling pop stars. Having a “rock” music artist (who’s all rugged and cool enough to sing for our troops) gives the show the illusion that any old Joe Regular can win. And, especially, they need to drum it in that Joe Regular can go up against a gorgeously voiced, strikingly beautiful youthful teen heart throb and win!

Why else are TPTB so concerned to not only continue the Battle of the Davids but to make sure their David wins?

vermeer#301 No, I am not going to the Sacramento Jingle Ball. Dang it!!! I actually live 150 miles away from Sacramento. I only found out about the Jingle Ball a couple of weeks ago, too late for me to request time off work. All of you fortunate people who are going will have to fill me in on what promises to be a great evening with David!!!

HG, it might be a first for an idol winner, but both Bo Bice and Kellie Pickler have both performed for the troups in Iraq. If I am not mistake both have been twice, or are going back soon.

Check out pre-Idol photos of the very young David

http://archuletafanscene.com/2008/11/22/david-archuleta-pictures-from-the-past/

HG – I know what you mean by the look of that website. It was difficult for me to hold my tongue on that note cos…. well I also design websites and I dunno why they chose an outdated, basic template

Am sure a lot of David’s fans can work up something a thousand times better. In fact, if I were Jive or Azoff, I would have held a contest for the website design from fans given that clearly it is not their forte and that it has been proven that fans would take considerable effort to produce something worthy of their Idol.

Have you seen the web of The Killers? The ones of Jason Mraz, Chris Brown’s? Or even that of Taylor Swift’s are better than this — at least hers reflects her projected image. Kanye West is cool, too! All them have movement, dynamism, youthful… oh well

JR, I checked out those websites (Kanye’s and Jason’s are awesome!) and they just make me want to cry at the inferior quality of David’s. Granted, Chris Brown’s isn’t that much different from David’s, so maybe it’s just a flaw on the part of their label. But at least Chris’s looks more balanced.

Good morning everyone!

I was looking through quotes I have saved over time as I prepare a presentation and I was struck by several as they relate to David.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ” John Quincy Adams

“Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend’s success without envy.” Aeschylus

I was reading from H. Jackson Brown’s “Life’s Little Instruction Book” (again looking for inspirational information for a presentation I am writing) and it struck me from this list how many of the homilies he lists David actually manifests:
“1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality.
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationship with people you love and respect.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be honest.
16. Be a self-starter..
17. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
18. Take good care of those you love.
19. Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your Mom proud.”

Kizzi 377 – I agree with what you say. Those who love David accept that they respond to David without having to know why they respond (though we do try to figure this out don’t we). I would venture to guess that those who hate David do not accept their response to David because they cannot figure out why they respond OR do acknowledge their response but are SCARED of it; therefor they hate.

Many people respond poorly when something makes them feel deeply, as David does. Feelings sometimes just cannot be quantified, they just must be felt and accepted on a primative level.

ojs759 Yes and oh what a journey it will be to watch as David learns and grows.

“But I don’t worry about where I’m going
‘Cause I know just where I wanna be

If it works for me, then it works for me”

Kizzi, I love your Thanksgiving tradition of writing down and reading what you are grateful for. As I make my own list, I am amazed at how influential David has been.

I am thankful for my friends who are near and for my friends who are far away, but close to my heart.
I am thankful for my sweet children.
I am thankful that David and his music are part of my life. I am thankful for the friends I have met through David.
I am thankful for notingDavid which provides connection and laughter.
I am thankful to rascal for his eloquence, his perseverance and his humor.
I am thankful that my life has been changed by David, that I am on a new and beautiful path. I am truly blessed.

There are so many wonderful writers and serious
David lovers here. Daily, I get “that tingly feeling” when I visit. DavidfanLIZ, your “thanks for David” are just what I mean. jackryan4DA, you’ve done it again, tears are flowing. HG…I couldn’t come here and enjoy so much if not for your writings. Rascal, THANKS! (I realize your scuba diving, sorry to bug)! Gosh, If SF didn’t show up for awhile I would never get to sleep. The David prayer is beautiful and so befitting . I could go on…I LOVE it here, even when things get “testy” I learn even more! {{{{David Hugs for all}}}}

As usual, a lot of wonderful posts from the wonderful David fans. Because of the amount of time I give to all things David (since Shop Around) and particularly the huge chunk of time spent here at notingDavid which used to be spent doing something else, I tried to rationalize or rather justify the fact that I read less nowadays or do some of the other things. I made the realization that I get energized, stimulated, inspired, and amused on a daily basis by the NDers. What a TREAT! It is no different from reading an extremely interesting book, except that this is interactive too! How cool is that?!

So thank you rascal for this stimulating and at times, downright hilarious place for us devoted David fans (or freaks!).

Everyone is so philosophical and heartfelt this Sunday! Can’t you just feel the holidays around the corner? (((Archangel48 and Vermeer))), right back atcha!

JR, I’d be more than happy to give these folks a bump in the head. Our David deserves the best!

The Archuleta Avenue site is very easy on the eyes and ultra easy to navigate. LESS IS MORE!!!

A virtue David himself recognizes in his music process.

HG & JR4DA, just read your comments on that community site. Well said. Normally, that kind of slapdashery would incline me to think it was not an official site from the label, but judging by what we’ve seen so far from Jive/Zomba, I wouldn’t rule it out….

Hi HG and Kizzi! By next Thursday, I will have compiled my own “Grapefruit List”! That’s priceless.

TOfan gosh, that beany baby video, completely Adorkable!!

Kizzi #391, maybe we do know each other, I used to love watching Mike Rowe’s Dirty Jobs (before the DA lightning bolt struck and left no time for such frivolous activities as random TV viewing ).

It is so very impressive how much buzz David has been able to generate on his own, just by being … David.

juliebug – Thanks for posting the link.

I watched it three times already. I can never watch a video of David without grinning from ear to ear.

I love the glimpses we get of how normal he is. It’s so funny to see him getting all excited about the possibility of meeting someone he is a fan of like we do with him!

I was actually wondering if he was nervous about presenting tonight but I think he’s just plain excited. I feel so happy for him!

Woweee!!!! Did you all see Mr. Hotness himself? He looks fabulous in black (and that vest, sigh), and David, where did you get this idea that you’re not a hunk?

Oy! David Cook sounds horrid…

Later!

Oh thanks HG!! I think I’ll be able to catch David on the red carpet judging by the time. Fabulous in black?! Can’t wait.

In case anyone missed the moment or doesn’t get a chance to see it later on TV, here’s David on the red carpet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqXrhJOD8wI

Yes HG, a hunk he is! “Mr. Hotness!!” Fabulous in black indeed! Thanks for the link.

Bluebarsa,
Having Cook appear right after David is the type of action I ranted about earlier. This competition may NEVER end. On a humorous note – my Dad watched DC perform and said – “I prefer the other Little David!” (Granted he’s been exposed to DA’s music for the past week so he may be biased), but… seriously, I DID NOT prompt or bribe him to make that comment. David’s voice just grows on you no matter what.

Bluebarsa 407, that’s funny, gifting David’s CD to Cookies! hahaha!!

Hi HG,
I almost made a comment about that occurence. David is now a serious part of pop culture. Did you see how Carrie-Ann Inaba shooed Jamie Foxx to interview David?
Wanna bet that DC will be up against DA for awards next year?