From what everyone has said who has seen him in person these pics just don’t touch the surface of the glorious glow from his complexion that is flawless and his eyes are crystal green that are piercing when he looks at you. He is such a down to earth young man with so much love in his heart for his craft as well as his fellow man that might have something to do with every picture being so awesome. Who knows. This kid has captiviated the hearts of millions. I haven’t seen anything like this since ELVIS. Have you seen the latest gimmick for contacting David while he is on tour? It’s a cell number you can call and leave a message, which they say he will listen to. Okayyyyyyyyyyyyyy just IMAGINE the number of calls. I’m going to see him when they come to Atlanta in August. My excitement is over the moon to say the least. Glad to see you back, we haven’t heard very much from you lately. I for one have missed you.

Drove 8 hours from Colorado to see David in SLC. What an amazing experience! Didn’t take advantage of any of the autograph sessions, not an autograph seeker. However, I have since regretted not going and just getting to experience him upclose and personal. After the tour you wonder how many opportunities people are going to have like this with him.

Does anyone know the story behind the silver necklace that David’s been wearing recently?

and because Im such a scatterbrain, here is the other one when alot of the idols were at the windows, Then David appears and they go crazy. He’s just waving and smiling and waving some more. At the end he gives them the sign.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8pczLY0m6w

Folk, brace yourselves:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L9eq_HI-rSw
This video of SBM in Toronto last night just might be the best yet. Be sure to click the ‘watch in high quality’ link, and then the little full-screen icon. It’s amazing… or I should say, David is amazing.

You’ve returned!!! SQUEEEEEEEAAAAAAALLLLLLLL! LOL

#2 picture! That’s it! Utterly amazing shot. Everyone always says the eyes have it, but I think it’s that smile!! One of the best pix from the tour!! IMHO

That quote is hilarious!!!

Thinkofme is right; if you want to meet David, you must hit the pre-concert meet and greet at the buses. David consistently comes out or at least makes an appearance if he is really in a rush. Get there early to get in front so you will be able to easily meet him when he comes by. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks with you, as these areas are often in the blazing sun and heat at the bus docks. Once you get a good place in front of the crowd along the barricades, you don’t want to leave and lose your spot.

I met him in Indy, too, and this strategy worked out great for us! As he comes down, watch for people trying to push their way to the front. Some can get a little rude. The fans near me would help each other and let different people to the front when their Idol walked by. One guy was fanatical about Carly and we switched places a few times. (Carly is a real class act, by the way!)

He also usually comes out at the buses after the concert (once he’s done with the post-concert official meet and greet inside), but your chances there are much slimmer because there are usually hundreds or even more than a thousand people there.

To #5, Julie Marie, the necklace was given to him by a jewelry designer from Arizona. I believe she somehow knows the Archuletas, and David picked this design out. It is from a new collection that is being currently photographed and should be posted on her website by the end of next week (this was her update as of yesterday). The website, if you want to peruse it is: http://www.gem-n-iandcodesigns.com./about.htm

#8thinkofme…Thank you so much for the reply.I’m not a spring chicken either but I have to tell you if I can get to the meet and greet I will. I honestly don’t think I have ever been so moved or anyone as I am over David James. He is absolutely precious. It’s so funny to watch him when he’s having an interview because that’s when he becomes awkward and painfully shy, but when that music starts he’s HOT and noone can touch him….Unreal…..I must watch everything he does hundreds of times. It’s ridiculous I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I can’t seem to get enough of this kid. I’ll tell you what his single and album can’t come fast enough.

Rascal,
Thanks so much for the fabulous pictures. I am a hopelessly addicted fan who needs to hear David’s voice everyday. Thanks for helping out with your great articles, pictures and video links!

When I met him and had the opportunity to chat with him the only word that describes him is AURA:

a subtly pervasive quality or atmosphere seen as emanating from a person, place, or thing.

That is the young man, David Archuleta.

There are two photos of David which I believe show his beauty is from the inside. This is just a kid bursting with joy from within. Though David’s appearance is not what is important to me, to see photos that show his beauty is from within is I feel worth posting, He is just as friendly as they come:
http://davidarchuletafans.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/michelle-4.jpg
http://davidarchuletafans.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/andrea-1.jpg

Rascal, Thank you for the pics and thanks again for your thoughts and hearts to David, our wonderful talent!

Rascal,

Thank you for these great pictures -- best ones I’ve seen so far. Post #1 -- my thoughts and feelings exactly upon meeting him in Tacoma. He does have that out of this world aura about him, piercing green eyes and a peace (amidst the screaming fans) that’s very calming. I thought I would be squealing/screaming like a total fan girl or act like a complete fool but I was surprisingly calm. A sense of reverence came over me -- it was weird! I didn’t want to take my eyes off him even for a second because I wanted to savor each moment. He was very kind and gentle and gracious to everyone -- accommodating each request. Words cannot express how much I adore this young man and how much I respect him for his talent & the person that he is.

Post #27 -- Yes, David does have the ‘out of this world aura’ about him. I know what you mean about his ‘piercing green eyes and peace’ that is calming. I was very tired and worn out when I went back to work after the Indy concert and I was so stressed out that I had trouble focusing/concentrating on my job. So at one point I just closed my eyes and I thought of David’s piercing green eyes and somehow, it’s so weird and I cannot explain it, but I felt very calm after that. It’s really great to know that I am not alone. If this has not happened to you personally, you have no idea what I’m talking about.

Also, in addition to #13 Freo’s tips, if you want to enjoy David’s singing in person, don’t bother to video tape! You will miss out on hearing his voice. It was a blessing that my camera ran out of memory before David sang the last song,Groban’s song, because I vaguely remember the first 3 songs that he sang while I was busy video taping. When he sang WYSYLM, his voice is amazing it gave me the chills! His voice is just breathtaking. I’m telling you, his set goes by so fast that you’d be saying to yourself, nooooooo, come back… sing some more, but it’s too late then.

Thanks for posting these pix! His eyes are simply beautiful! It’s like you can see right into his soul. I have been noticing that with a lot of these fan pictures, David is never caught with “red eyes” (as have some of the other idols). His eyes shine brightly, and they make him look both earthy and heavenly. He’s a sight to behold, and you’re right, Rascal: being gorgeous is a definite plus. Being super kind on top of his good looks and talent almost make him too much to handle!

Aiyee! Those eyes!!! Here’s my experience of looking into them in Portland; it’s almost an unbearable experience.

True and Beautiful

I can’t look into your eyes
without losing all sense of direction
and the oars and life jackets
and the whole boat too.
It all drifts off downstream without me,
moving with the current of your love.

The inner constellations are beautiful
here inside your gaze.
The glittering galaxies,
the supernovas,
the quarks and gamma rays
are all drawn into your force field.
The whole universe stops, changes direction
and moves toward you—
a true and beautiful soul.

There you are,
shining through star-flecked amber jewels.
The space between here and heaven
is one molecule wide
and in the time it takes to formulate a sentence
to tell you of these things
I have forgotten all the words but these:

Your eyes are the trapdoors
that drop me into
a true and beautiful soul.

July 12, 2008

Aw, what a sweetie! He does look tired in that new vlog.

Rascal, I looove what you do with photos! The ones here are always above and beyond, now I know why!! ‘Stupid human trick’? I don’t think so!

It’s great hearing from folks on this site, all the above comments are wonderful. We couldn’t (didn’t know how) to get close to him in SLC, now I ‘m jealous when I read of so many others’ experiences, some more than once…so unfair!! You can surely feel his spirit when he sings in person, however, be ready Rascal! Can’t wait to read your reaction!

So happy to see a new article this morning, YIPEEEE!!

Yeah, about those eyes… if you meet David, write what you want to say on your hand or something because as soon as he looks at you, you’ll forget what you were going to say. It happened to me and I was kicking myself the whole way home after the concert. I didn’t embarass myself, but I didn’t get to tell him what I wanted to say about his music. He just looked up at me with those hazel lasers and wiped my memory clean. Doh!

I don’t even know where to begin, other than to just blurt it out..

Not only did we meet David & get autographs & amazing photos at the autograph signing (pre-show), but we also got to go back into a private room.. JUST THE 5 OF US… to meet each of the Idols!!!!

It is SUCH a long story, and we promised the Idol who helped us do this that we would not reveal how it all came down. It took some effort, but it worked out — and we got our USO banners signed (to be hung in the new FT Drum USO center for soldiers).. and more autographs, and GREAT conversations with all of the Idols. No pics were allowed at this (unlike the usual meet and greets) because there just was not time. But I have photos from earlier that day where we got autos.

I am now a fan of EACH AND EVERY IDOL. Not only were they kind, engaging, relaxed, and down to earth -- they treated our kids so sweetly and compassionately.. giving them hugs & asking them questions about their dads service, and when they were coming home, etc.

Ramiele was particularly sweet… she was extremely tiny!

Chikezie was so warm, with a genuine smile -- and made complete eye contact, as did Michael… In fact, they were ALL equally nice.

(I’ll get to DA in a second)

The girls were absolutely gorgeous… which I expected — but they had gorgeous personalities to match.

They all seemed genuinely excited to receive the girls’ gifts (personalized, real U.S. Army dog tags).. Kristy Lee wore hers on stage, and dedicated God Bless The USA to the “little girl (and her mom) whose daddy is in Iraq, and who gave her the dog tags earlier that day.” My friend’s daughter let out the most UNBELIEVABLE squeal of her LIFE… LOL I bet it’s audible on a youtube clip if there is one!

David Cook immediately wore his dog tags, too -- wore them during his performance as well (he had SO many necklaces on, I don’t know how he dealt with it -- LOL).

They all wrote wonderful messages to the soldiers on the USO banners… and I got an opportunity to talk with David Cook about going to MD Anderson Cancer CTR in Houston… put the bug in his ear. I hope they might be able to do that .. I told him my friend, Christie, wants to have lunch with him in her room there… (with some humor, of course, as I’m sure this is an impossibility- couldn’t hurt to ask though). We discussed his upcoming trip to D.C. to meet with Sen Kennedy & discuss Cancer funding!

O.k.. now for David Archuleta…

When he came out for the pre show autographs, he had a constant smile, was incredibly accommodating -- especially given there were a LOT of people pulling him in all directions. His Dad was up on the level above us, looking down every once in a while -- and he was SOOO friendly & “smiley”.

I immediately got the sense that David is tired. He signed my daughter’s shirt & was sooo soooo friendly, but you know when you can tell that someone is verging on exhaustion? I got that impression with ALL of the Idols. I think the fast pace of the schedule is kickin’ their hineys now. I don’t know how they do it…

When meeting David later (in back-stage-like room), he was really busy chatting with Kristy Lee. He seemed tired.. I don’t know why I was getting that feeling, but I decided only to shake his hand and thank him for being so kind as to sign our banner and for his music… then Kristi Lee and I began talking about her father’s military service, and the “minder” was moving us along. I’m actually glad, tho, that I didn’t chat his ear off as I had imagined I might.. as this way I didn’t do anything I would regret later (something fangirly and the things that going-to-school-naked-dreams are made of). I was just so glad to have met him. He’s everything other fans have said.. and more.

I have to add that as I finished talking with K.L., Ramiele & Syesha, I hear my daughter (next to me, face to face with J.C.) say, “Jason! DUUUUUUDE!” Jason laughed.. and I couldn’t believe my daughter… it was so funny (and harder to describe). Just trust me.. it was FUNNY.

As we left, David Cook gave out HUGS to the girls and to us…. and Ramiele came over and gave us hugs and was soooo sincere.

I would be remiss to leave out two things worthy of noting:

1. Chikezie is an amazing entertainer, and you just want to hug him, sit down, and chat with him forever.

2. Michael Johns is an incredibly nice person -- spent so much time talking to his fans and to us, and MUCH better live than I could have imagined.

3. Syesha’s last song made the hair stand up on the back of my neck, goosebumps on my arms, and tears in my eyes. I hope someone has it on youtube… in a word: IMPRESSIVE. I realized why she was in the top 3 immediately.

4. David’s voice is DEEPER… I’m sure of it! He effortlessly carries across the auditorium with a tone that is spine chilling (in a good way, of course), and his facial expressions (yes -- EYES CLOSED) tell his audience how deeply he is feeling every word, and he’s as close to bearing his soul as a human can come.

5. Carly Smithson is AMAZING… as are ALL the Idols… I was completely educated on why these guys are the top 10.

I probably shouldn’t mention this, but the Review the local paper gave was just absurd… write the drive-by-author and tell him what you think of his lack of journalistic skills if you are so inclined:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807280328

I will try to post some AMAZING pics I have of David, and the idols, as well as video, etc ASAP.

Thanks for letting me rattle on Rascal… Really enjoyed (again) reading your latest comments/blog .. and the artwork is superb!

One of the most beautiful people in the world. Gorgeous and fascination! One of this day he will receive this recognition.

Great blog rascal, as always.

bigsky-Thanks for the blog! I felt like I was with you…wishing I was! September cannot come soon enough! Imagine me thinking he couldn’t get any better, then I saw his youtube vids of Toronto! WOW, I was BLOWN AWAY! My ODD is kickin’!!! Can we skip August? (kiddin’ vacationers)!