Looking forward to it! Hey Rascal are you gonna email me back or what?

I admit I was slightly worried that David still has to be in such close vicinity still with Idol. 19 is behind the show, isn’t it? But if he’s happy, then we all should be. He knows more than anyone else what he’s capable of doing, and I hope Jive gives him the support he needs. Can’t wait!

I’m so proud right now.

ohhoworiginal -- Don’t worry about David. He’s going to be just fine. He’s already working on potential songs that he wants to do for the album. Trust the Archuleta.

Awesome! David--I’m thrilled your dreams are coming true. Now ours are too!!!

One thing I’m confused about in this announcement--if David “has three songs entering the Hot 100 this week”, where can they be purchased? They haven’t been on iTunes for a while—is there another purchase link?

Hey Josie I hear you and that’s the most exciting prospect. But I can’t let go of the idea of David the artistic interpreter. that’s how we cameto know him and no one can resurrect a formerly great tune like he can. It’s a thrill just to imagine what he could make of certain songs.A compromise would be 2 covers per cd for the next 5 cd’s. Agreed? (ha ha)

Congrats to our precious David. He will turn out a real winner. I will be there in that long line to purchase mine. He must be so excited. I can hardly wait to be new inspired by this CD and the many to come. Thank you again Rascal for keeping us up to date. ODD is running real high!

Does anyone know -- has a #2 Idol winner ever been signed this quickly? I said it yesterday -- Too hot to handle! This is FABULOUS news! And I’m so happy that David does not have to wait to start making his dream come true! We trusted and loved David on AI when he was making his own decisions, I am trusting and loving right now whatever he comes up with.

Congratulations David!!!!!!!!!! This is the best news I have heard since the Finale. I am so happy for you and I cannot wait to hear your CD when it comes out. I have been playing all your AI songs over and over a million times. I truly think you are going to make it real BIG. Your are a pordigy as Neil Diamond said. Go get David… Look forward to hearing your music for many years to come.

Yeah! David rock the world . Congratulations, I am singing “What a feeling”…sooo . For an album title: DAVID ARCHULETA IMAGINE. ‘-)

Those of you wanting to make suggestions of songs for David to cover check out Fan Blast. You have until Saturday to submit.

Congratulations to our David!!!!!!!! Your dream is comming true and so is ours. I will be just like all the others standing in line waiting to buy Davids first CD among so many others that he will be making. Rascal thank you for keeping us connected to our precious David. His music has touched my soul like noone in my life has ever done. Come on album I’m having David music withdrawals. I have no Ipod or recordings of AI, just youtube. I am lookging forward to our David becoming world renowned with his beautiful gift from God, his angelic voice that has touched so many of us all around the world, I am ODD. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

David is on his way!! WOOHOO!!! So happy for you, David! Your dreams coming true are what this is all about. You deserve to have all of your dreams fulfilled!! We are all so lucky to be along for the ride. We love ya kiddo!! Go get ‘em!! Just can’t wait to hear what you’ve got!!

Weird, my smiley face broke in half and I don’t know how to fix it.
:- ) There.

Congratulations to David! He deserves this chance as he worked hard on that show to prove himself. I cannot wait for the album and possible single.

There is a lot of talent at Jive and David will be in some good company. I have the utmost confidence in him that he will create an album true to himself.

Hi Gang,

This is not really related to this thread but wanted as many of you to catch it as possible by posting current.

I’ve been reading “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle. There’s a lot of Buddhist thought in it. Today I came home and read this paragraph that I really feel inclined to share. (Rascal’s “Rebel..” piece about David’s Buddha nature speaks to this also.)

“In a world of role-playing personalities, those few people who don’t project a mind made image –and there are some even on TV, in the media, and the business world –but function from the deeper core of their Being, those who do not attempt to appear more than they are but are simply themselves, stand out as remarkable and are the only ones who make a difference in this world. They are the bringers of the new consciousness. Whatever they do becomes empowered because it is in alignment with the purpose of the whole. Their influence however, goes far beyond what they do, far beyond their function. Their mere presence – simple, natural, unassuming-has a transformational effect on who-ever they come into contact with.”

Funny how so many seemingly disparate things wind up connecting to each other in a person’s life.

Okay, I need to get a life. It seems everyone else has here. I was the last one to comment last night, and the first this morning. My ODD is full blast and I am starting to have withdrawals from just the thought of not hearing or seeing anything new about DJ for the month of June. July cannot get here fast enough. Come on July…….
Is this how it is going to be? Has my existence been redefined so radically? I am stuck in this moment…………I……………Don’t……………………Want……………………To…………………………………………..Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I gotta go see about a life………………..

Congratulations to David, who filled the news sources with exciting tidbits yesterday.
I’m looking forward to the tour, the single and his first CD!

Rascal, I can’t thank you enough for this blog. It has become an important daily stop for me. I’m learning a lot from Archie’s most articulate fans.

That’s such a cute picture that goes with this thread. It’s his happy-self smile. Love it. Just checking in too, this morning. I always hope for a little something new each day, but am afraid, like tinuvial, that it’s going to be a long June….

I have some “deep thoughts” running through my head tied to some scriptures, but have to develop them more before I know if I want to share. Let’s just say for now that I believe we’re all “hooked” because God wants him to be a success so that He can continue to sing messages of love and hope to a sick world. As long as he stays true to who he is and knows is right, he will be a great instrument in the hands of God. That’s what I believe. We’re all a good steady fanbase to help him have a voice longer than AI. I love what someone quoted David as having said, that he said as long as he did what he was supposed to do, he would go as far as he was supposed to go. That’s doing your part to be the instrument and then putting your trust in God. Faith in action. It’s beautiful to see.

Daisychain -- I would personally LOVE to read those ‘deep thoughts’ tied to scripture, so post them please! Maybe they will give some comfort and strength in this our hour of need. He is really young to have some of the convictions and strength of faith that he has shown in some of his comments such as the one you quoted. He really is “shining his light before all men, that we might see his good works and give glory to our Father in Heaven” Matthew 5:16. I am reminded of Simon’s comments to David’s “When You Believe”. He said that he would have bet one in a million that that is the song that David was going to pick. Simon already had seen David shining his light, already knew exactly what he stood for and where he was coming from, he knew David would choose that song because it’s message was exactly that. David has never hid it or apologized for it, rather he has continued to make his decisions and order his life even while in the AI bubble according to those beliefs. I think Simon (and others) thought he would be ‘seduced by the dark side’ or at least tempted by all that he was being exposed to. But dear sweet David didn’t, rather he made it clear that he was there and on this earth to bring people back to the right path, and what is more, that he BELIEVED that people could be brought back. It’s like the scene in Return of the Jedi when Luke is fighting with Darth and trying to get him to turn from the dark side and the emperor is cruelly mocking. Simon the Sith Lord and David the Jedi Knight. I think so many of us recognized that ultimate struggle of the universe between light and dark, between good and evil being played out before our eyes week to week and we are all cheering for the light and good to win out. David is our Champion in this cause and we are rallying behind him, believing as he believes that people can be brought back and good can prevail, for David to show the world that you can be a part of the seductive world of entertainment and still hold the course of moral conviction and not just maintain but flourish, be popular, make lots of money, be successful, and it not change fundamentally who you are, not change your belief that the world can ultimately be saved. We need to believe that that is possible. I really wish that DJ could have sung ‘Hero’ without Cook. David has chosen to be a Hero of something, Cook doesn’t have any interest in being a hero and it shows in word and deed. “Let no one look down on your youth, but rather in word, deed, love, faith, and purity, show yourself as an example to other believers.” We’re watching, David, the whole world is watching, show us it’s possible.

After reading the last few posts I happened upon this fun little song while listening to my ipod:

Me and all my friends we’re all misunderstood
They say we stand for nothing and there’s no way we ever could
Now we see everything that’s going wrong, with the world and those who lead it
We just feel like we don’t have the means, to rise above and beat it.

So we keep waiting, waiting on the world to change.
We keep on waiting, waiting on the world to change.
It’s hard to be persistent, when you’re standing at a distance
So we keep waiting, waiting on the world to change.

So if we had the power to bring our neighbors home from war
They would have never missed a Christmas, no more ribbons on their door
When you trust your television, what you get is what you got
Cuz when they own the informaiton, they can bend it all they want.

That’s why we’re waiting, waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting, waiting on the world to change
It’s not that we don’t care, we just know that the fight is there
So we keep on waiting, waiting on the world to change.

In light of your comments, what struck me this morning is that first, David is no longer waiting for the world to change, he’s going out and doing what he can, with the ‘means’ he has been given, to make a difference and fight the fight. And we have seen that it is working. And he is being ‘persistent’ because he’s not standing at a distance anymore.

I believe the world stood still for one minute and 30 seconds the night David first sang Imagine, in preparation for what would be coming from him -- changing the world, one song at a time. Dramatic? Yes. But nevertheless, true. When reading through the stories on the David is My Hero site, I’m always amazed at how almost every song David has sung has had special meaning to someone, somehow, even in a small way. And that is really how change is effected, bit by bit, little by little and for David and his fans, song by song.

Second thing: Even though David didn’t sing the second verse during his audition, how ironic are the lyrics about television, owning information, what you get is what you got (Cook’s win), they can bend it all they want. Ick.

So I’m left wondering -- how did he know? Did he know? The first time he opened his mouth for most of us, he was telling us what he was about and what was going to happen. He was telling us he wasn’t going to be phased by the media. He was telling us he was on a mission that he would be true to. And we got to see it from the start. Amazing.

I think this is my new favorite song. John Mayer, will you sing/write with David please?

rascal, you simply are the best when it comes to putting into words what we feel about David. I really hope he stays true to himself, humble, sweet, loving kid.

An adendum to my comments above -- or David’s -- that as long as he did what he was supposed to he would go as far as he was supposed to… I was pondering this while I was mowing the lawn (ugh) and I have to add “for as long as God wants me to.” I feel that sometimes he “releases” us from a certain “calling” and asks us to serve in another area and it’s not because we did anything unworthy, just that there is time for change. I, for one, hope that David can do this all of his life as some other great ones have done because I do feel he has a great gift that will just get better with time.

I’ll work on the scriptures, tinuvial. My house is rather in need of attention as well… but I always count time spent pondering scriptures related to my life as worthwhile and never wasted.

One that keeps coming to mind is what Mordacai said to Esther: “and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 Sorry, I spelled Mordecai wrong. Anyway, I believe that we have callings or missions in life and we often discover what they are as we discover our talents and use them for good. Mordecai was asking Esther to do something hard and dangerous to save her people and as he was asking her to consider going before the king to ask him to save her people, he posed the thought to her that maybe that’s why she was the queen. Maybe she had been helped to be in that position by God in order to be available to serve at that time. There’s always choice involved, but look at what good things happen when people choose to take the opportunities God gives them.

archu_adorable -- I loved your comments about David and “Waiting on the World to Change.” I’m sure David chose that song for a reason…After all, we know that David is very careful about what he chooses to sing. Did he know that song would be so prophetic? I doubt it, but isn’t it amazing how very applicable it’s message was to his American Idol journey? David’s dad said on a local radio station that David never set out to be anything in particular or to prove anything by being part of AI, but quickly learned just how much a 1:30 minute song could impact so many people. If David didn’t know prior to his AI experience just how much his singing could change the world, he certainly does now.

We really have not seen the depth of David yet. There’s just no way we could have. My excitement is just brimming, ready to boil over so I can only imagine what will happen once that single of his drops. I will most likely need medical attention to be resuscitated all because of a young man’s voice.

How did this happen to ME??

daisychain -- #36 I agree with you, this is God given gift and I totally think he’s doing his part. I think that is what I like so much about him. I can sense his shy and unsure how it will be received. Aren’t we all. But, God can use anyone he wishes to point them towards light, hope and love. Even a shy young man with an unbelievably amazing voice. I listen to David’s voice and words and I always think of the source of those gifts (and for me that’s God). I have those same “deep thoughts” as you, but you have written them better than I could.

I have a feeling David is a “deep thinker” too. So we are all in good company.

Maybe it’s overkill, but I feel safe here so I’ll let you know
I think of David everytime I hear this song -- and I think he’s using his “hands”, so I best use my own “hands” as best I can.

HANDS -- Jewel

If I could tell the world just one thing
It would be that we’re all ok
And not to worry because worry is wasteful
and useless in times like these
I will not be made useless
I won’t be idled with despair
I will gather myself around my faith
for light does the darkness most fear
My hands are small, I know,
but they’re not yours they are my own
but they’re not yours they are my own
and I am never broken
Poverty stole your golden shoes
but it didn’t steal your laughter
And heartache came to visit me
but i knew it wasn’t ever after
We will fight, not out of spite
for someone must stand up for what’s right
cause where there’s a man who has no voice
there ours shall go singing
In the end only kindness matters
In the end only kindness matters
I will get down on my knees and I will pray
I will get down on my knees and I will pray
I will get down on my knees and I will pray
My hands are small, I know,
but they’re not yours they are my own
but they’re not yours they are my own
and I am never broken
My hands are small, i know,
but they’re not yours they are my own
but they’re not yours they are my own
and I am never broken
We are never broken
We are God’s eyes
God’s hands
God’s mind
We are God’s eyes
God’s hands
God’s heart
We are God’s eyes
God’s hands
God’s eyes
God’s hands
We are God’s hands
God’s hands
We are God’s hands

PS -- thanks rascal for this blog

Love the song, “Hands.”
Love the references to Star Wars. There are some great lessons in that movie.

Love the references to being a light to the world.

Love the posting on another website by someone to effect of “are we there yet?” Is the CD ready yet? I can think of so many songs I’d love to hear him sing. NOW!

Patience patience patience……….

Josie #48 -- How did this happen to you? The same way it happened to all of us!! And I ask myself that same question everyday. But I feel good knowing that it only happens to those who listen for more than just a strong beat and loud lyrics in a song, and are vulnerable enough to allow the music to ‘break through all the layers.’

BTW, I heard you look about 28 and young men keep hitting on you. Is this true?!?

archu_adorable-ROTFL- and who might be spreading that little tidbit?? Ha! Vegas was a ton of fun Oh, and I think my husband enjoyed it too….

I have said this before and I am very happy to say it again -- I have waited my whole life for this young man, unbeknownst to me and now that he’s arrived, my life is no longer my own- every day, upon waking and every night before my head hits the pillow, I MUST hear his voice.

I sure better figure out how to fill my days in the next few months.

H E L P !

Hey all not sure where my first post was here and I’m more a reader then talker/poster anyway thought I’d add this for everyone.

The ladies of The View are taking their talkfest on the road this summer, broadcasting their show live (and in HD) from Sin City June 23-27.
In addition to the special location, Barbara and Co. have invited some serious talent to their Vegas party, including Amercian Idol winner
David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta. The boys will appear and perform on June 24.

Thanks milvet -- with all my kids all I watch these days is Barney and Little Einstiens! I will mark my calendar.

Another sing of a great artist -- makes the admirers consider, debate, wonder about the most fundamental questions of life. Such an artist is David.

Josie -- we’ve all been waiting and didn’t even know it. I totally get it.

Good Night to all!

Thank you Rascal for this site it is so good to be able to come together in one accord about our precious David.
To daisychain: I am really looking forward to reading those scriptures you have in your head. The Lord has me praying Isaiah 60:1-4 over David every morning. Arise and shine David Archuleta for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the people, but the Lord will arise over you and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising. Lift up your eyes all around and see: They all gather together, they come to you.
I have to go now but will be back later God bless David and all of ya’ll.

Hey, Rascal and other David-obsessed friends--I have some news I want to share! I wrote an e-mail to Dean Kaelin because I haven’t received the journal that he wrote during David’s American Idol experience, and it was supposed to be sent out June 2nd. He responded to tell me that there were a few typos discovered after the fact, and so it was being gone through to make any necessary corrections. It should go out in a few days.

When I wrote him, I mentioned that I was sorry to read that One Republic was writing songs for Cook instead of David whose voice and style would fit so much better with their music. I also told him that I heard an Atlanta radio interview of Natasha Bedingfield shortly after she was on American Idol in which she mentioned that she loved David Archuleta and would like to write a song for him, would like to do something for him. Lastly, I asked if David would be putting out a Christmas CD because I know how beautiful and inspiring it would be.

Here is what he told me: One Republic IS writing songs for David A.!! Harray! I am REALLY excited about that one!! I loved David’s duet with them! If anyone’s in the loop, it’s Dean, so I was excited to get that news.

He was unaware of what Natasha had said about wanting to write a song for David, and told me he would pass it on. (I did have a YouTube recording of the radio interview, but it’s been omitted so I couldn’t forward it to him. Bummer.) At least David will find out about what she said and hopefully will connect with her. That could be a BIG one coz she is hot stuff. I really like her music, and she has a style that is similar to David’s. Hope they get together because I would love to hear what they come up with.

Then, he told me that there will be NO CHRISTMAS ALBUM this year. David will start work on his first CD after the tour concludes so there will be no time to cut a Christmas CD. Darn it. Or, should say--Dang it!? After hearing the Christmas songs on YouTube and “Be Still, My Soul”, I can just imagine how wonderful it will be. Unfortunately, there will be none this year.

So, just wanted to catch everyone up on the news. One Republic writing songs for David, maybe something from Natasha, and regrettably, no Christmas album this year. How do ya like them apples! ) All in all, pretty good. One Republic wrote Leona Lewis’ big hit, “Bleeding Love”, so we should something really good. Go, David!

Since so many are posting poetry here, thought I would share one I wrote the other night. I t describes how David makes me feel when he sings and what it feels like, at least for me to live with ODD. I just needed to get these feelings out and like many of you, this site is where I feel most at home.

You sang, straight to me.
Or so it felt,
Did you mean to?
You sang,
And a heavenly breeze rustled through the dry branches of my soul
And made it green and new.
You make me bloom, every day you are with me,
And you are always with me.

You sang, straight to me.
And whether you meant to or not,
Became a part of me.
I hear your voice
Even when you’re not singing.
It hums through my veins with every beat of my heart.
Did you mean to do that?

You sang,
Speaking so fluently in that universal language
I could not help but understand.
You were speaking to me, right?
If that’s what you meant to do,
Then that’s what you were meant to do.

Thanks for sharing every one!! I see parralels between Our David and King David of the scriptures… his ability to use his voice to calm and sooth the soul of those who are troubled, just like King David calmed Saul. When I hear David sing I feel such peace and hope.
It makes me so happy that I am not alone in my addiction.
I LOVE DAVID!

This morning in the San Francisco Chronicle, Mark Morford wrote a column about Barack Obama. You can go to SFgate, columnist,06/06/08 to read the entire article. Titled “Don’t get Obama? It’s OK-just keep moving toward the light” reminded me so much of or DJ and why we feel as we do. To quote (I’m editing as well only because Morford is wordy an my typing skills are lacking) “What’s the big deal about Obama? …The appeal, the draw, the ethereal thing that keeps drawing millions of people…no. it’s not merely youthful vigor of handsomeness or even inspiring rhetoric…It’s something more. …a sort of powerful luminosity, a high-vibration integrity. Here’s where it gets gooey. many spiritually advanced people (not coweringly religious…identify Obama as a Lightworker…who can help usher in a new way of being on the planet, of connecting with this bizarre earthly experiment…they reignite the soul. …there simply is no denying that extra kick…there’s a vast amount of positive energy that’s been held back…and this energy has found a new lightning rod…People and emotions and ideas of high and positive vibration are automatically drawn to him, because it is clear he is of the same material.

My husband thought I was nuts when I made the connection, saying that DJ was “just a singer” and not as influential as a world leader. I reminded him that it’s not the magnitude or the stage your thrust upon but the truth in what you’re doing. the power in being who you are, the simplicity of honesty. We ended our discussion by him remembering his tearful response to “Imagine”. He might be getting it. Just a little.

Janey, #70, I enjoyed that mention of the article about the Obama appeal vis a vis David, and the notion of Lightworkers in this world. Wow, that’s so great to hear of that kind of report appearing in mainstream media. Indeed, there is SO much good being held in “vibrational escrow” (to quote an Abraham concept), and David is really poised to unleash that energy-- to pull out all the stops for us to enjoy a headlong rush “down the waterfall” of joy and positive emotion.

Another thing—I’ve been harboring this fantasy for a few weeks, so I’ll share it. I’m dreaming of Obama getting elected and David singing at the inauguration! Now THERE’S a dream team!!

Bookaholic (#64) -- I’m so glad that you posted that news about One Republic writing for David because that’s now a confirmation of something I read on Elliott Yamin’s message board earlier today. There was a poster over there (harleywoman) that went to Elliott and Josh Hoge’s concert on Tuesday night and Josh Hoge told the audience that he and Ryan Tedder (lead singer of One Republic) are writing a song for David. I have been hesitant to post anything about it for fear is was mere speculation, but it sounds like Dean has essentially confirmed it is true in the email he sent you! I’m so happy to hear the news.

Here’s the link to harleywoman’s post (it’s about 3/4 of the way down the page):

http://etrainstation.com/index.php?showtopic=15672&st=5550

Great news about Ryan Tedder writing for David! Also on a chat last night, ‘Jazzman’ — someone very close to David — suggested that David has been recording demos of songs this week — many of which are Christmas songs. I don’t know about timing, but it sounds as though a Christmas CD could be in the works after all. Am I the most selfish fan ever to want a holiday AND non-holiday CD this year?

And at least one CD a year from now on into infinity?

OK, I just have to say -- WOW.

I see Buddists, Mormons, Catholics, Evangelicals, all religions actually, people with no formal religion or even atheists, democrats, republicans, men, women, can’t say for sure about race, but I’m sure we’ve got lots as well as many nationalities represented, gay, straight, young, old . . . . all drawn to, loving, being inspired by and rallying around David.

Sounds like a brotherhood of man to me. What do you think?

Janey -- re your article about Obama and your husband’s comments. Unfortunately, (or fortunately?) sometimes singers and other celebrities DO have much more influence on a personal level than world leaders. I’m intrigued by what was written about Obama. Let’s hope it’s real. My yogi friend keeps telling me that the universe is moving towards a higher-vibrational plane. She’s been right about everything else so I tend to believe her on this one as well!

I think the ‘Lightworker’ phrase to describe David is FABULOUS! It’s perfect. Yesterday I finally had the guts to edit the Finale results show on my DVR and I saw again the absolute serenity and light that David brought to the stage everytime he appeared. His eyes were on fire and he was on another plane, just like he had been the night before. And the contrast with others-who-won’t-be-named (at least to me) was glaring.

And on that same note -- hurray for Tedder writing a song for David!! That has been rumoring around for awhile. The fact that Diane Warren and Tedder are writing for him (and that Natasha wants to duet with him) gives me more confidence that he will not be pushed into the tween mold or into the Josh Groban mold. In fact, can we please just call a moratorium on the Josh Groban comparisons? (Just me again -- it really irks me:)

Loved your thoughts, panamom. Beautifully expressed.

Saturday morning, rainy Utah, and I think David’s off to California today, if he hasn’t gone already. I was wondering how he logistically does that now. Leave in the wee hours? Special entrance? I think a lot about logistics of things -- one of my quirks. When I would find out the theme for the week on American Idol, I’d go to the library and check out CD’s to see if I could figure out what songs I could picture David singing. You know, that’s hard! When you consider how fast they had to decide on a song, learn it, rehearse it, perform it, they gave amazing performances. And when I think about how little time they had that last week to learn three songs for the finale and ??? songs for the results show, plus commercials, plus choreography, plus school, plus mentoring meetings. Well, I just say WOW! Take a bow for that alone! The Tuesday night performance seems even more miraculous.

Hurray for good people helping David with his songs. Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait.

Okay, got to do Saturday chores. Got to find the mp3 player -- helps make the work pleasant when I have David serenading me. That’s a good thing.

Thanks for all the great poems. Beautiful food for thought.

I am just so jazzed by this ‘brotherhood’ we have bourne here!! It is beautiful to connect w/so many who share not only the light of David, but are seeking it in all areas of their lives! What an exciting time to be alive!!

I decided last night that I am going to contact Oprah and share this site and some of the comments w/her. As most of you probably know, she has been on a mission of her own, trying to raise spiritual awareness through books, interviews, teachers etc. I would love for her to see how we are responding to this shy little Mormon kid w/the beautiful voice! I would be thrilled for David to have her in his corner. She can be a force to be reckoned with, and her scope of influence is enormous!If she were to interview him, I wonder what she would ask, assuming she were familiar w/his fans view of him? (maybe Obama and David could be interviewed together! Ha!).

I honestly don’t know what the Archuleta’s would think of this idea, however. Oprah is not praised by all, some see her as the “anti-Christ”, I have heard. I don’t know, maybe I shouldn’t write to her…Any thoughts?

By the way, don’t mean to brag or anything, but I was born on Dec. 28th too! Plus I run. Unfortunately, that’s where I will have to end the comparison…Ha Ha Ha!!

Naturgirl and daisychain, just commenting on your posts, #59 and #69. We just finished reading the book ‘Way To Be’ by Gordon B. Hinckley with our kids. It is geared toward teenagers, but it applies to people of all ages. Gordon B. Hinckley is one of the great spiritual leaders of all time. It is written in a non-denominational way and reflects a lot of the thoughts and values represented here. Here is an excerpt from the conclusion of the book:
“You have such a tremendous responsibility, you young men and young women. You are the products of all of the generations that have gone before you. All that you have of body and mind has been passed to you through your parents. Someday you will become parents and pass on to succeeding generations the qualities of body and mind which you have recieved from the past. So very much depends on you. You are so very precious.
“You can have a good time. Of course you can! I want you to have fun. I want you to enjoy your life. I do not want you to be prudes. I want you to be robust and cheerful, to sing and dance, to laugh and be happy.
“But in so doing, be humble and prayerful, and the smiles of heaven will fall upon you.
“I could wish for you nothing better than that your lives be fruitful, that your service be dedicated and freely given, that you contribute to the knowledge and the well-being of the world in which you live, and that you do it humbly and faithfully before your God. He loves you. I love you. I believe in you. And I want you to be happy and successful, to make significant contributions to the world.
“These, then are my nine Be’s: Be Grateful, Be Smart, Be Involved, Be Clean, Be True, Be Positive, Be Humble, Be Still, Be Prayerful.
“There thay are, nine Be’s which, if observed, will bring handsome dividends to any young man or woman. They will add sparkle to your days and peace to your nights. They will save you from heartache and pain. They will bring purpose into your life and give direction to your energies.
“They will bring you friends and protect you from associations that would pull you down and deflect you from your course.”
(Gordon B. Hinckley Way To Be)

No doubt David is very familiar with this advice. Thanks for letting me share.

I wanted to post this around:

“I saw this post at Ricky’s posted by “Indomass”:

Hi Kristi, Hi Inspired! Hi all the Angels!

Have I got ODD News for ya’ll! So I went out to a club last night with some friends and we were dancing it up…around 1am…guess what the DJ played?

“THINK OF ME SONIC ETHER MIX!!!!

I was so excited! LoL~ And the song was actually quite well recieved…it being New York and all and its a broadway song. Plus I know New Yorkers love David Archuleta…people knew the voice right away. But everyone got down and danced to it.

Just wanted to share that fun news with everyone

I, too, have not so much an interest in the political, in the sense of politicizing this conversation--that’s way not my intention--as I do in the seemingly inexplicable effects of David’s presence. I get that that is what Obama brings to the table as well, and am thrilled that there is such an opening in consciousness that would even allow this line of thinking! It’s just a wondrous thing to behold, the purity and authenticity that radiates from those whose mission is clearly to bring goodness and ease of well-being back to the world stage for all players.

As for the detractors, of which there are bound to be some LOUD ones, I say pay them no mind. As Morford suggested (I guess? the headline was curiously changed before I got there), “…keep walking towards the light.” (Love that!) What your mind focuses on becomes your reality, so black white blue male female, spiritual or no--all!--let’s just go where David is headed and not look back!!

Boy, I’m sure enjoying the ride there!

Gracie, thank you for sharing all of that. He says it all, doesn’t he? Gosh, I miss him. I think it’s time to read it again as a family.

I agree with your thoughts, Isabella. David’s fans are from both political parties, and as was mentioned by archu_adorable, from all walks of life. While everyone is obviously entitled to share their opinions, I think that it’s probably best to not delve into talking politics as there’s a good risk of “muddying the waters.” I’d prefer to stick to talking about David!

93 and 94 no offence intended. The negative elements I spoke of serve themselves -- ther’s no real political affiliation.

Having said that it seems the check I held myself in over the last weeks was a wiser choice. Point taken.

Again no offence intended.

ODD alert.
I was checking chatroom at fanblast and found that Jeff Archuleta had chatted last night. The transcript can be read by clicking on “jazzman” at the right top of the front page. His online name is “jazzman” for this chat.

I just wanted to add that I read the transcript of the chat on Fanblast with “Jazzman” and I was extremely intrigued by the comments he made regarding Davis’s song choices. This guy has an obvious background in music in the way he analyzes David’s interpretations of songs but the most important thing he said was that David has to “feel” a song to perform it well. From what I could understand from my own experiences -- its as if he literally has to feel the heartbeat of a song and crawl inside in order to then connect outward to others. If a song has heavy bass line or drums he struggles with them e.g Sweet Caroline. That’s probably why in many of his song choices he preferred acoustic versions when possible. That is probably a small part of David’s secret as to why we all get affected by his performances.

Speaking of the EW 3-part interviews, I thought that David was articulate and funny and I think think they should be mandatory reading for everyone. I really enjoyed the part about the rainbows.

#101+ 103,
Yes I did get that Jazzman was David’s father. You are right about the bouncing around because I forgot to add that his dad also mentioned the inear moniters helped him considerably because he felt much more confident that he could feel and hear songs. I can’t tell you just how much I want to understand more and more of his artistry because he possesses an obvious musical intelligence that is beyond the norm. Not to bash DC but looking on other forums he is seemingly setting himself up as a sex symbol between “steamy” picture spreads and the publicity following his relationship with KC.

To Panamom, I love your #71 and #105. It is exactly what I am feeling and what I observed about David. He is truly a remarkable kid. There are also many other thoughts on my mind, but these have been expressed by many other eloquent fellow ODD on this blog.

For the time being I am just contented to read all these amazing expressions of admiration for David and expressions of concern for his well being. David is very lucky to have a champion in Rascal and many adoring fans.

I am on the other side of the globe but I can feel all this fire of passion from the fans and the remarkable loving kindness David is radiating to the universe.

I read this site first thing in the morning after breakfast and before going to bed. I am putting here this humble comment of mine to show that I am still around supporting David and no doubt will be till the end of my existence on this planet. He is the first musical artist to affect me in such magnitude. He practically took over my life after I listen and watch him sings since the audition. But it is sweet surrender for me!!

I am feeling so blessed and I am looking forward to his first album which I wish will come sooner than indicated.

Yea!! YEAAAAA!!! Finally read the news about Ryan Tedder writing for David… What a fantastic collaboration that will be.

In the spirit of trying to keep my posts short (so that Rascal doesn’t have to deal with exceeding bandwidth, etc), I’m going to make my few “.02 cent” comments, and then TRY to get some sleep! LOL

1. One last HOORAY for Ryan Tedder… o.k…. moving on..
2. Did you guys know that Ryan was raised by Missionary parents? I thought that was interesting. I love his voice, and am not only an Archie fan, but a One Republic fan as well now (I could still be his MUCH older sister, but thankfully not his mother).
3. About politics.. As the wife of a soldier (and one amazing man), if we could make this a politco-free zone, I would be so grateful -- I’m a bit pooped out on political bickering or posturing right now. It’s refreshing to come here and not think about our divided country, global warming, the price of gas, or war for just a few minutes.

Thanks.

Hello Everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster. Rascal, I have been impressed with your talent for articulation & elegant writing since the beginning (at Rickey’s site). You reminded me of Neal A. Maxwell. Thank you for this site. I appreciate everyone’s thoughtful and intelligent comments about David’s artistry. It had made me feel safe to also express my love and appreciation for this wonderful and talented young man. I was reading Dean Kaelin’s journal on David’s journey on Idol the other day and I am impressed to learn that David took the time out of his busy schedule to listen (over the internet) to the April General Conference for our church. This is a semi-annual meeting where LDS (mormons) from all over the world get the chance to hear our church leaders speak to us on various topics, and they are spiritually uplifting. It’s interesting that I was thinking about him during that time too and wondered if he gets the chance to listen to the conference and how unfortunate that David will miss all these wonderful talks. I’m glad he didn’t miss it. I realized then that David is spiritually mature for his age and a deep thinker because he’s an avid seeker of truth and listens to the counsels of wise men. Most importantly, he understand and applies the principles he learns in his own life that they become part of his nature. David does “get” it and he continues to amaze me. If he prove and continue to be the person that I think he is, he will be a force to be reckon with and a powerful instrument in God’s hands.

bigsky -- so glad you got this Tedder news!!! Did not know he was raised by missionaries. Also, THANK YOU to you and your husband for all he is doing. We can never really understand the toll this all takes on a family. You and your family have amazing strength! (okay no more politics, just want to say thanks)

I was thinking about the comment a couple of threads ago about Close Encouters, and the chosen few thing. If we use that analogy, and we are those chosen few, and David gets on Oprah (which he will, I’m sure, I mean hello) do we as the “chosen few” get great seats and get to come! You have know idea to what lengths I would go to get there.

Rascal and everyone who wrote in -- put in a good word for us “chosen few” if/when it comes up okay!! (remember -- my login is THATMANCANSING, because he really isn’t a boy anymore)

Many Blessings All!

Yes, Rascal, your wordsmithing reminds me of Neal A. Maxwell, as well. Thank you Sharonbryan for reminding me. I went and got out my quotebook and started to read and remember -- his creative way of stating things is legendary and so profound. I’d like to share a couple of quotes by him that relate. The first one regarding this great community on this site as expressed by so many.

“Because our view of brotherhood isthat men are not merely biological brothers -- because we know that we are more than stranded passengers on an earthship that is about to blink, quiver, and die -- we can accept each other in a more full and complete way. We look for the day when as chilren of our Father in Heaven, the designations Appalachian, Asian, or American will no longer be significant, nor will using words like Dutch or Nigerian. When that day comes, salutations from our Heavenly Father to us will be ‘son,’ ‘daughter,’ and among ourselves, ‘brothers,’ ‘sisters.’ (Press Forward, pp. 127-28, Neal A. Maxwell)

And regarding David:

“Disciples [of Christ], like diamonds, are deveoped in a process of time and heavy pressures, and both the disciple and the diamond reflect and magnify the light that comes through them. (Press Forward, p. 125)

“Disciples are not perfect, but, having chosen the Chrstian course, they are put together with principles rather than being a bundle of appetites. (Choose, pp. 44-45)

“We worry about sensory deprivation because of noise pollution, about nutirtional deprivation because of poverty -- and we are right to be so concerned. But emulatory deprivation -- being without models and exemplars -- may be the greatest deprivation of all. For exemplars not only show us that walking the straight and narrow way is possible, but that it is worth doing! (Smallest Part, p. 26)

“You and I in our own little circles have been placed here to light up the landscape of life for others, frail and flickering as our own flames seem at times.” (Press Forward, p. 26)

“This matter … of being a light is even more important in dark times. our impact, for better or worse, on others is inevitable, but it is intended that we be a light and not just another shadow.” (My Family, p. 86)

Okay, got to go before I do the whole book. Just thought I’d share a little Neal A Maxwell.

I’m glad we’re on the Oprah train to Chicago. I will also continue to write. How about, calling ourselves a “Brotherhood of Fans?” We appear to be so diverse, yet so connected. Whadaya think?

Daisychain, thanks for all those wonderful Neal A. Maxwell quotes! Reading them made me miss him and inspired me to read all those books he’s written. I especially like the part where he talks about emulatory deprivation being the greatest deprivation of all. That is so true. We need good role models who doesn’t buckle under pressure, who will remain true to who they are and what they believe in. I think one of the reasons why people are intrigued by David is because he fills a void in the music industry. He’s got the combination of true talent and character that’s been missing for a long time.
My husband on our way home from church today was humming, “You’re the Voice” (as I was playing David’s music this morning). I just smiled at him because in the beginning he didn’t care for David’s music or his voice. He was amazed though that David nailed DLTSGDOM and liked him after that. He liked that David chose to sing songs that have positive messages. Sometimes we will be listening to the radio and were surprised at how some things are not bleeped anymore or even on TV for that matter. People who can’t really sing make it big in Hollywood where in the past they wouldn’t have had a chance. Whatever happen to our society’s standards? Anyway, enough ranting.

You know who else got such great writing is James E. Talmage. Anyway, thought I’d add that name in the list of great men and deep thinkers.

Elannbo- I am glad that you wrote Opray. I thought of it after the whole Ellen thing, how she would not have him on her show. I did leave a comment on Ellen’s website about how she of all people should understand what it is like to be different and that I would have expected more from her. To bash a 17 yr old and go along with Simon saying he has no charisma and he had just been trained his whole life, like they thought he was a robot or something. NO CHARISMA?? What does she think people first fell in love with this young man for…his personality and his voice!! To say all those negative things about him on the day of the last voting night was just a terrible thing to do . Simon knows what he and the media says will sway the votes and that is why he did it. Fortunately I have my own brain and two ears and I know who can sing and who cant. I voted for David for the full four hours and so did my father-in-law. He was not going to because he said it was rigged anyway and ours votes did not matter, that whoever they wanted to win would. He of course liked David and voted anyway just because I asked him to. He said David A. would win anyway because America had more sense that to vote for the other one. I told him no that Cook would win because all of the bad press and Simon and Paula pushing him that we had to vote to ensure David won. Even though he did not I am just glad he made it to the top 2. He is number one in my heart.

Elannbo Gracie Janey and anyone else that wrote to Oprah -- thanks for trying to get tha David word out to many more millions who may have never watched AI. (as so many of us hadn’t before David came along)

Daisychain thanks for the scripture posts and many powerful thoughts on David.

Collegemom 88 that is really the coolest news -- it makes me project forward to that time in the near future when we ODD’s will be able to get our fix on a regular basis on the radio, cd’s, in clubs, in concert in magazines, on TV.

Speaking of TV -- I think we can all draw a line from David’s assured fame to some monumental events in the near future. I’m confident the time will come when we see David all over the news blowing people away with his unstoppable energy in support of charitable causes.