Wow Rascal! That was pretty Dang quick! He really did seem contented, ooh and I just noticed my cd is on the table behind him. I told him what was on it but he didn’t take it out of the bag then. He just sang a couple lines of ‘Shake It’ when I said that was the one random song in the otherwise all Sara B-a-rrei-les (live) and J. Mraz (live) mix. Weird looking at that picture and knowing I was right there! Man so awesome. I wanna go again!!

Awww, such a lovely photo!

Today in class a student mentioned being at the concert last night and seeing a red hatchback drive back, all the windows down and blasting “Crush.” She said that they started dancing and then saw the car come around the block again.

That car was mine, and I was inside it, with the goofiest grin on my face thinking, “You only live once!”

I love that picture. Apparently, “Dreamin’ Sky High” works.

Joyful…Joyful
Nuf said.

Ya…I just performed in front of 10,000 people.

Just chilling. No problem.

omg Freo, your story is the bomb! I would NOT be able to keep a straight face on that one.

Jesse, how much do I adore this pic? it’s priceless.

well, you guys I am just beyond myself right now. I know you’ve heard this so many times by now, so pls. bear with me. I am absolutely ecstatic right now; I feel like a kid on Xmas morning, and haven’t felt this way since I found out that Friday afternoon on Aug. 8th that I would be meeting David later that night. OMG, my husband and I were driving through Hartford just now flicking around on the radio and I heard “Crush” for the first time. HOLY COW, isn’t it just beyond description? and the gal DJ was promoting it big time when the song was over. She was going on and on about how she really wasn’t a big DA fan during the AI season, but how she just loves this song, how it really gets into your head, how much she loves his voice. Also, she had said that she was a huge DC fan, but now is into DA. see??? another DA convert!!!! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! ok, then my husband switches to another station and who do you think is on THAT STATION??? the one and only David Archuleta!!!!! I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I’ve been waiting and waiting to hear Crush for days now on any CT station and finally it happened. These were FM stations, not Satellite.

OH MY – our baby is really a big star now. I guess it just really hits you when you hear him singing on your car radio, seeing his name scrolled across your radio band like that. ok, my blood pressure must be 1,000 now after that…………going to go breathe now.

WOW, how EXCITING, Chickee! Maybe there’s still HOPE for Orlando!

not to worry Heart, Orlando WILL be next!!! I’m willing it to happen for you!! thanks for sharing in my joy!!

Contented…Not a bad place to be, eh? I couldn’t be happier for him.

Awesome rascal! Two posts and new pictures all at once! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Everyone’s seen the video of David finding out from a fan how much his group has raised for Stand Up 2 Cancer, right? If not, check it out on fansofdavid.com. It’s so wonderful to see his reaction and see him acknowledge that raising money for a great cause is “what’s so special about all this” — meaning the fame he now has. It goes hand in hand with rascal’s previous post about how the fans are as much a part of this as he is. So generous in every, David. I just love him and want to make every good thing happen for him (and forget most of the time that it’s not really in my power to do so).

Over-the-top warning: I’m feeling the love tonight. Rascal, can I just say that the world is a better place with you in it? Thanks for all that you do. Next Thursday is David day!!!! Ohmigosh, I can’t wait.

chickee, I am so happy for you! And on two different stations, back to back, that is just so crazy exciting! So ok, you HAVE to will it to happen for me too over here in San Francisco, please!

rascal, that gorgeous picture warms my heart too. It is contentment from head to toe. ahhh…

Joner #10, you crack me up too! Uhum, just chillin’.

Vermeer, I’m willing, willing for San Fran!! ‘Night all………..

spellbound…you could not have chosen a better place to share your love of David…
The idols are off tomorrow night 9/5, so hopefully if time permits, I really hope they take the time to visit The Hall of Fame. I was thinking maybe the day off was scheduled so that they could visit the Hall. As a lifelong music lover, I have visited the Hall several times…and I have no doubt David will someday be inducted…that’s how sure I am that he will be one of, if not the biggest artist ever, and I mean ever!! What we are witnessing is so much more than we can IMAGiNE…no pun intended. It’s kinda scary ( in a good way ) sometimes, the way David really does have us in the palm of his hands…Scary cause as today has shown, we find so much pleasure in every little thing he does! I have really enjoyed everyone’s ODD today! And rascal calls ME a freak! haha!
thank you for the thousandth ( is that a word?) time, rascal! By the way, rascal, do you ever feel like you were destined to do what you are doing FOR David and US?? It feels so right, doesn’t it?
Have I mentioned that I will be seeing & hearing David on 9/11 ?

Silverfoxe, great that you will see get to see David again on 9/11. Dang, you guys are so lucky!

In the event that you get to talk to him, can you please just mention that Crush is already #1 in 2 of the biggest radio stations in Manila, Philippines (where Ramiel came from) and that his angels here are continuously requesting for it. But I will understand if you get all Archustumped in front of him & completely forget. Haha.

CRUSH KIDS CANCER has doubled donation amount since brought to David’s attention! Another “warm heart” moment! Go Archie’s Angel’s

Oops! Meant to say that David has inspired “donations” to such an honorable cause ~ but I’m sure you all get what I mean! I’m looking forward to another look of surprise on David’s face ~ maybe a blog ~ anything David will be just fine!

I just had to share my excitement with all of you – I have been so sad because David was going to be within an hour and a half from where I live and I didn’t think I was going to be able to attend the concert.

Then last night things changed and I am going on Monday!!!!! I am also going to get to meet some fellow fans from another site who will be there. One is coming from Kentucky and 2 from Florida!!

Also #27 Ely – I know what you mean about coming here all the time. I work from home and since I learned of this site – way back in the beginning – I have had a lot less sleep and am seriously behind in my work and my house – well, we won’t even go there:)

I am so thrilled that I will get to hear David on Monday!

#25 chickee–are you in New York? Were you at the show? NY was lucky enough to have 2 AI concerts–lots of fans here!! #28 silverfoxe and #31 cutter12–thanks for the welcome!! So good to be here with other ODD’ers!! Silverfoxe–amazing that you will be seeing David on 9/11. While remembering an unforgettable day in our history,you will be witnessing an unforgettable performance for sure. How unbelievable that David was invited to perform at one of the NYC firehouses on the 1st anniversary of 9/11!! He seemed to bring so much spirituality to a place so desperate to recover… I wonder how/if David will touch on 9/11. Silverfoxe–you will update us for sure! REMEMBER–everyone hang your flags somewhere, anywhere on 9/11. Anyway, can’t wait to tune in tonight for SU2C. If you won’t be home, set your DVR’S. Hope our donations go over the top!!

Sorry, a little off topic here. I just listened to David’s “Angels” in Cleveland on FANBLAST. I don’t know but it seems to me that he sounded AMAZING!!! More amazing than usual if that’s possible. It could be my state of mind, but his voice sounded so strong and yes, deeper.

I’m going to go back and listen again only cranked up –really high volume, kinda like I feel right now. There seems to be an ebb and flow feeling to this journey and I feel like I’m riding the crest of a skyscraper high wave.

Wooh!! Settle down “Nelly”. Wooh!!!!

Yeah..go to FOD for SBM, ANGELS and APOLOGIZE videos!

It is 9 AM here in NM…what a way to start my last day here!!

Chickee #12 – Since the concert tuesday I have heard a lot of people talking about their DC to DA conversion (not that they can’t like both)! Green Bay is a small town and people were a little peaved that DC didn’t show up for the after party (as I’m sure he was busy), but it only takes one really vocal person to turn it into something. ‘Crush’ was #1 in GB again last night,and I just saw it on the cable ‘Music Choice’ (New Hits) channel. Put a smile on my face!

JONER post # 10 ——– love it !!!!! LOL

ok going to go listen to “Angels” in Cleveland…….

Sorry if I seem so hard on that interviewer! I just get frustrated by the same questions over and over.

Freo…yes, I saw that too…UGH!! But David, the sweetheart that he is, is always so polite. I guess he’s just going to have to be ready for those stupid questions and have a “pat” answer like “I’ve answered that question a hundred times..next question?” or “Excuse me? Did you really ask me that AGAIN?!” then just break out with his unique laugh!
If only they would let him do his thing like in the DC FOX interview we all love!! Whoever conducted that interview was a genius for just letting him go on at the onset by asking him something he wanted to talk about. I just LOVE that interview and watch it almost every single day!
Come on, everyone, how can David shut down those questions and still be his sweet self???

Me = equals Devil’s Advocate. LOL!

Though I will agree that the questions could have been better and more interesting, David has left himself open to “those” questions by admitting in 17 mag that he’s never had his first kiss AND releasing a song about a “Crush” as his first single. LOL!

As for the repetitiveness of the questions…that I can’t agree with. Although they are repetitive to David and certainly to us – those of us who scour the internet for any bit of news on him – the average viewer does not. The average viewer will either get their news on the nightly news on TV OR they will log on to their “local” news channel’s website to get the news on what is going on. The average viewer has NOT seen all those OTHER interviews in all those OTHER cities. So for the average viewer these are new questions that have never been answered before. The reporter is doing her job…she’s reporting to her local viewers….not us out here in the ether….though I admit she could have asked more interesting questions. ^_^

(Disclaimer: I work for a “local” community newspaper and feel I must defend the reporter. Our reporters report on things locally with the assumption that we are the only place you get your news. ^_^)

juliebug, I was going to add to my last comment (but didn’t bother probably because I’m not a reporter but it’s good to see you defending your fellow reporters) something similar to what you say. I had previously the typical reactions ‘don’t they know anything? Don’t they do their homework?’ when I heard David being asked in a radio interview if the idols travelled by bus, etc. but then I had to rethink that the interview was not just for the fans but for anyone out there who is listening so you have to assume everything is ‘news’.

I also used to lament the repititive question ‘what’s the weirdest gift you’ve gotten from a fan?’ but had to realize that some people are seeing him on TV or listening to him on the radio possibly for the first time. I was really pleased to see he had an answer for this question at this one radio interview (after getting flustered trying to answer the same question earlier on the red (blue) carpet at the TCA show, most likely because he thought calling a gift from a fan weird would constitute an insult and disrespect to the fan). But this time he came with a ready answer. I suspect you’ve all heard that interview so I won’t say, but he clearly thought he needed to be prepared for some of these repititive queries. Ok, the answer was an olive/cherry pitter. He was still very cute and polite about it.

I guess what I think is lame is questions about pranks just because he is young. Considering this particular reporter claims to like him a lot, she sure doesn’t even know he is not the type to pull pranks on people. It was just a filler type question in my mind, therefore a waste of precious David time on the air.

David is such an inspiration to us that I am just THRILLED to give to this worthy cause in David’s name! But no one had to twist my arm to watch tonight, since I have myself survived cancer twice and have lived to tell about it! I was only 32 the first time! My brother died of lung cancer the year of 9/11 ~ so I’ve been touched by this horrible disease, like many of you have too, I’m sure. I’m just so excited that David is involved in STANDING UP TO CANCER tonight, and we can all stand with him! (I just think they should have asked him to sing IMAGINE instead of Josh Groban ~ ha ~ nothing against Josh Groban, he’s my 2nd favorite singer! He got demoted when David made his appearance on AI.) Love that David Archuleta! He makes my heart sing more than anybody I know!

Sorry to hear about your your experience, Heart, but glad to hear you survived! Sorry about your brother; my uncle, who was like a father to me, also died of lung cancer.

I myself had to have a biopsy this year to test for breast cancer (everything turned out fine), and I have a follow up exam next week, so keeping my fingers crossed! So, it’s certainly not hard to give to such a worthy cause like this, but I wasn’t paying attention to what was on TV tonight, and David’s kind little reminder was well appreciated.

And, after Josh’s performance of Imagine tonight, I sincerely hope all comparisons between him and David are put to rest. Sorry, but Josh ain’t got nothing on our David! Then again, I don’t think I could ever hear Imagine performed without comparing it to what David did and find the other singer lacking (too bad David wasn’t around to perform it tonight instead).

juliebug…OK, I apologize if I offended…but I still don’t see why just about every reporter has to ask about “the first kiss”…and since it makes David uncomfortable when it comes up, I do wish he could laugh it off with his unique laugh and tell them “they” will be the “first to know when it happens…next question”. just sayin’…

“Imagine” does belong to David except for the original by John Lennon, who I think would have been very happy with David’s cover. ( secretly though, I prefer David’s over Lennon’s but that’s just me ).

CANCER…who has not been touched by that insidious disease? If not a family member, friend or yourself, then you are most fortunate. I have NOT been fortunate in that regard and my prayers go out to all of you who also have had to deal with cancer.

cutter12, thank you for sharing this and thank you for the tissue warning. I have to go now but wanted to say thank you. David too was once too shy to want to sing in public. Hopefully some day Shebee’s son will grow more confident and sing to and for others just like David to share his gift.

Whoa, was tonight’s Imagine duet off key or what? The harmony didn’t work for me. I have Josh Groban’s CDs, but I hope everyone listening tonight was struck by how brilliant David’s rendition of Imagine was in comparison.

As far as the interview questions, I wish David would set a boundary with the kissing question. It is OK for him NOT to answer a question. He might just need some help framing a reply. How about, “If you forgive me for not answering that question, I’ll forgive you for asking it.” *Smile* Or, maybe he could say something like, “I won’t ‘kiss and tell’ and I won’t ‘NOT kiss and tell’. I consider that to be something special and private.”

I hope he comes up with a canned response soon and nips this in the bud before the next question is “Have you had sex with a girl, yet?”

(not that I care one way or another what choices he makes in his personal life. I can see, though, how conflicted he is when he is asked those kinds of questions.)

davidfanLIZ: Yes, gentle and humorous (not necessarily my forte, as you can see) Or, maybe some random deflection like, “that building has ‘Arch’ on it.”

I checked out the Cleveland video. I love the prolonged cloud as they waited for David to appear. I have always been fond of Angels. The words became even more important to me when I saw a video a fan made with David singing Angels with pictures of Lupe entitled Thank you Lupe Archuleta. I found it so touching that this superb young man openly showed his affection for his mother. Abraham Lincoln said, ” All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my Angel Mother.” I think in David’s case his Dad is also a definite enabler. They certainly care about their son’s gift and dream . David is growing wings and maturing before our very eyes. There are a lot of thuds going on as self assurance is being reflected in many of these latest poses. Can you just imagine him at 25!!! Be still my heart!!!
He will have to decide what his patter will be as he promotes Crush as you know the question will be asked over and over. When my son was 17 he was so busy with all his interests he was as innocent as David. Girls were pals and he didn’t want to lose them as friends by having them become girlfriends. I find it so refreshing in today’s fast forward world David has been able to be himself. That has always been a great part of his charm.

Holy cow GranFan, thank you for posting this ChapStick II! I couldn’t believe it, seeing David coming right up to the camera with his lips and chapstick action! It’s time to go to bed but now I’m wide awake again! Oh boy!! We heard this time what made him crack up. It always makes me feel so good when I hear him laugh. He is so comfortable with his fans that he even asks if it is all over his lips. He is so cute!! GAH!

GranFan#69, thanks for sharing that chapstick video! Ha Ha! David, David, David, you just don’t know how hot you are (or do you?)! Keep doing these things, and interviewers will be asking you kissing questions for a long, long time!

Keep doing this, and they just might try to give you your first kiss!

I know I’m not alone when I say he’s soooo kissable!

Repeats to self: “He will soon be 18, he will soon be 18, he will soon be 18…”

WELL, I must say that “Chapstick Deluxe” video is positively glorious.

Hello Gorgeous, just wanted to chime in and agree heartily with your comment about any future comparisons between DA and JG. Amen! lol. I’m also one who is far more wrapped up in the excitement and anticipation of all that is to come and the joy of watching his career, life (WINGS) unfold before us. To those who are feeling sadness and “loss” as the concert tour winds down I urge you to remember that the best is yet to come. You’ll probably be happier than you ever imagined with every new milestone. (Isn’t that ALWAYS the way it is when we’re talking about David?) Take heart!

The statistics on the SU2C special confirm that most of you (and myself included) have been assaulted by cancer in one way or another. I sincerely hope that the intent of SU2C is fully realized and that we finally “get the lead out” and squelch that stinking monster right this red hot minute. I hope SU2C is a movement that actually does turn out to have legs. How wonderful that would be! Oh, and a special cheers to Pecan Pie, whoever and wherever you are!

P.S. Hello Gorgeous and Beebee ~ thanks for your heartfelt comments about cancer, the ugly dragon! Loved the program last night and at least seeing David’s name up there on the screen. Would have much rather seen him in person though. My friend is a Cookie fan, and she said he was supposed to have a taped appearance, but I didn’t see that either (???) Maybe it ended up on the cuttng room floor ~ or did I just miss it? As for JG, I’m afraid that anyone who now sings a “DA” song will disappoint. I always envision and “hear” DA singing whatever song it is.

By the way, I loved Jeff’s part in the video too. He seemed really amused by the whole encounter between David, the Chapstick, the fan, the gift. This made my day, for sure! Keep those videos coming! Ha! And yes, life after the tour will only get better and better!

Ok, so how many times have I viewed this video? And what’s so great is it’s so nice and long! Just love the part where David asks the fan if it’s all over his lips! Too cute! Also loved the little “disagreement” at the end between Jeff and the fan as to who sings “Beautiful Girls” better ~ David or the original ~ I’m with the fan! LOL!

GranFran, is this YOU in the video, or who? Whoever she is, her laugh is contagious, as well as her sense of humor! Would love to know who she is, and hope she knows her video is such a HIT! Thank you, Dear Lady!

Heart #78 – No, I am not in the video. I only wish. I am hundreds of miles away and was just surfing for an ODD fix before going to bed when I happened upon it. Needless to say, it delayed bedtime by many minutes while I watched it over and over. I agree that the woman in the video has a wonderful (and musical) laugh. We hear her joy. I see that the video is popping up all over the place this morning on other David fan sites, so I’m sure it won’t be difficult to learn all the details before the morning is over. Hot lips indeed!

GranFan, I agree with you wholeheartedly! LOL! Thanks again for sharing that wonderful “treat” ~ as are ALL things David!

I’m home! In Louisville KY..and of course before I even unpack, I log on to notingdavid to get the scoops of the day…..where is everybody?? I am hoping rascal is in Bridgeport CT…

sorry, have to get used to MY computer again…didn’t finish my post. Anyway,
I’m hoping rascal went to the concert in Bridgeport tonight. He owed it to himself to hear David again. And if not tonight, there’s always Providence, RI
Sunday night.
Me…well I’m counting the days, hours, minutes til 9/11! although I still can’t believe they scheduled a concert on that date….

jackryan4DA…I saw that article too. But I think David’s album release has been pushed back a week or so? At any rate…there’s alot of buzz about David A….so much so, that I forget he didn’t win! It will be ‘interesting’ to
see how we, ARCH ANGELS, are going to be “REVIVED” when we see the CRUSH VIDEO….There’s going to be women going *thud* everywhere! haha!

Heart…thanks! And yes, I did see the CHAPSTICK II VIDEO (see my post on #81 from this morning! and of course, I had to “Dee-freak” myself and got serious then too.
I may get some flak about this, but I’m going to give my point of view anyway…did anyone wonder why Jeff chose to go up to David just at that particular time when David seemed to be having a ball with his fans? Some
thought it was “cool” that the fans got to talk with Jeff too, but I guess I just would have loved the video even more without Dad in it….and I really loved it! The video was supposed to be about David, chapstick, and his scrumptious hot (remember it melted really fast!) LIPS…having dad in the video just wasn’t right to me since we were all drooling all over the monitors…be honest, now!?!

I just read a really cute comment on IDF from ‘Boomingvoice’ and their impressions and aspirations regarding David after meeting him in Cleveland. It kinda reiterates (sp.) this happier than usual DA that has been emerging. Whether it’s because of the tour ending, or just a phase in maturing, IDK, but I dig it! Here’s that quote:
“I don’t know. He infected me with his happy. I want to be him when I grow up. Maybe if they offered classes on how to be kind and good and gracious and steadfast, and smart and talented and particular and forgiving, and happy, if they offered classes in all of that, I could totally be David Archuleta when I’m old.”
I think knowing he has that affect on someone would only make him happier~ Sign me up for Archu-Life-Lessons 101….

Oh yeah and ‘Angels in Bridgeport’….Does not sound sickl, but rather AMAZING I must say! http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=K0iZmnqjxPE

Well…David has already proven you CAN teach old dogs new tricks. LOL!

No kidding, Angels in Bridgeport, W-O-W, thanks for pointing that out, Jesse. I also loved this fan vid that’s posted elsewhere, but what the hey, I’ll mention too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfM_0g4sqRk

dang it! “you’re” not “your”… sorry about that

Silverfoxe ~ sorry, I completely missed your #81 post! I for one didn’t mind Jeff being there in the beloved video ~ like Juliebug pointed out, there may have been things going on behind the scenes that we don’t know about ~ so I guess I always expect interruptions. I’m just thankful for such a “long” video in comparison to some of the others. I could watch David interacting with fans for hours & hours, without interruption, as I’m sure all of us ODD fans could.

JesseQ, haven’t seen that FISH video before ~ poor David! He was like “HELP!!! What do I do now?” Sounds like something a child may have thought of??? Ha! But that ANGELS video in CT ~ WOW! No, he doesn’t look sick there ~ quite the opposite! Such clarity and that unbelievably gorgeous voice of his! Made me wish I were back home in New England again! Thanks for sharing that!

Highervibe, thanks for that one too ~ just beautiful! I can’t believe ALL the beautiful videos of David all over the Internet! Lots to keep us busy when the tour is over ~ I love them all!

Jackryan, last I heard, the video was “supposed to be” released around Sept 15th ~ couldn’t come soon enough for me!

Is it just me, or does the Bridgeport “Angels” reflect how David’s voice is getting deeper and even richer? I think that MLC or his voice coach said this would happen during the next few years.

Rascal, did you go to the CT or RI concert?

No more Idol concerts for me, folks. I still find it hard to believe that I even went to one!

hello gorgeous – You know I always agree with much of what you say and respect enormously your passion and devotion. So, I think what we need to worry about, if indeed we should worry at all, is David’s endurance and fortitude in dealing with a very challenging industry and set of personal circumstances (because we all have those). I believe David is a very strong person, I believe that while he may be humble and sweet he is not naive, and that in the end he will prevail. But the degree of demands and pressures he is being subjected to at such a young age is unusual, and even the savviest of individuals with the best advisers are going to feel overwhelmed. David is bearing up extremely well, but make no mistake–he is confronted with all manner of decisions and difficulties on a daily basis, from education issues to family demands, from fan obligations to tour duties, and to crafting his first album “in absentia.” Let us pray for David’s personal strength rather than for the strength of his market potential, which will come in its own due course.

hellogorgeous…Hello, Gorgeous! about David’s beautiful, expressive, strong, big hands…well, ummm…yes to everything you said about them…your mom is right about what she told you! Ok now, on to more serious matters….but first I always like reading your posts cause sometimes you and some others too, tend to bring some sanity to our insane ODD. I admit I do have very high expectations of and for David….from the first time I saw David on AI. I didn’t look at him and say he would be the next AI..I told myself and my son that “that kid will someday be a huge star”. I haven’t changed my mind. When you say he would be happy no matter what does…yes he would and that is due to his inner peace and harmony with the space around him…but, and I’ve said this before..I believe in DESTINY….this is David’s destiny to bring his inner peace and harmony to the world with his voice and music. He WANTS THIS! This is his dream..he has worked hard for this…this is is passion. I believe when he suffered the vocal cord paralysis that it was a test…if he hadn’t WANTED to sing, if it wasn’t what he was born to do, his DESTINY….it could have ended there. But his passion for singing was too great and he passed the test. His rise will be in phases…Star Search, AI, AI TOUR, SINGLE, ALBUM, etc. The genius in David is so great, that he knows he has to start with POP music first to reach the younger fans and that’s where the money is…now. Eventually, he will do his own thing…the music he really loves, from his heart & soul…he
has so much to tell…his brain is churning with so many melodies, you can see & feel it when he talks about it. This is his destiny. He won’t, can’t be denied. This is what he was born to do. As far as David ever “worrying” about his fans high expectations…honestly, I think he has even higher expectations for himself…not to make “tons” of money or be the greatest superstar ever, but to communicate his thoughts through words and melody, and when he achieves that goal in a few years maybe, he may surpass even the Beatles. I mean, just listen to his VOICE! High expectations…no way.. maybe not tomorrow, maybe not next year, but he will be one of the GREATS.
I do understand where you’re coming from hellogorgeous, believe me. I sometimes have to try to stop myself from going “overthetop” but then I just do anyway!
Forgive the grammar & spelling…

rascal…you can’t buh-lieve you went to one concert! Come on now…this is David, THE VOICE, we’re talking about…the one you went through storms and thunder to get to, the one you were rewarded with a beautiful rainbow!
The one you…yes you, seemed so excited to see!

anyway…you will be going to another and we will see you there…..when your “dream” comes true! I’ll be the one yelling “Hey rascal, nice to see ya!”

rena — although I appreciate all views and encourage healthy debate and discussion, I generally favor people staying on-topic, at least to some extent. Since there is nothing in this posting about David’s dad, or about negative press in general, I would prefer if we don’t “go there.”

It is advisable in general to avoid such sites as those you mention. The miscreants who post on those sites get their kicks out of seeing people fail and will go to great lengths to try and poison the atmosphere in an effort to see their general pessimism proven.

I will delete any further discussion here on the topics brought up in rena’s post, so please don’t bother.

Sorry Rascal! Premature a-post-ulation!

JesseQ: Thanks for posting here! You are a breath of fresh air.

One more thing I think I have to clarify…I will always be one of David’s most dedicated and passionate fans. My loyalty to David does not, and will never have limitations. Whatever path he chooses..musically or otherwise…he will always have my devotion and admiration. His “rise to the top” is not a necessary prerequisite to my love for him, and it never was or will be. Please understand that. I don’t presume to speak for anyone else, but I have the feeling it’s the same for many. I WILL CONTINUE TO BE AN ODD’ER through all the ups & downs…I will worry for his safety & cry when people say harsh things about him. DAVID IS STUCK WITH ME!

Everyone seems to think that David is easily manipulated..because after all, he is only 17..going on 18, and because of his demeaner in his interviews…I think when he’s asked stupid questions, it throws him…his interest is music, ask him anything about music, who he admires in music etc…or his family, he answers intelligently.

AND I AM TELLING YOU…HE’S NOT GOIN’…anywhere but where he was meant to go… UP…it’s his DESTINY! I’ll say it again…maybe not tomorrow or next month, or next year..and maybe a slow & steady climb up that mountain is better and safer…make no mistake…it’s HIS MOUNTAIN to climb…he needs no push or pull. That he had parents who recognized his musical genius was a blessing not only for David, but for us as well.

on an un-serious (IS THAT A WORD?) oh well…I do worry when we gush and fantasize about David ( uh..his hands, lips etc ) that his mom will lock him up till he’s 35 to keep him safe from us even though his dad seems to think we’re “harmless” hahaha!

Silverfoxe, I’m right there with ‘ya ~ FOREVER A FAN, NO MATTER WHAT, WHERE, WHEN OR HOW! He had me with “Waiting on the World to Change!” And I’m a very happy camper!

I just can’t get why someone thinks David is easily manipulated, I never think in this way. I believe he is very strong in his mind, when he decided, I don’t see who could change him. He is not that outskopen and he is considerate, doesn’t mean he has no stand for his own.

David definitely loves singing, no matter how, he is going to sing. Of course, may not be a grand debut like AI (I still have no conclusion coming from AI is good or not), but no doubt in me, he is going to take music career as his top priority.

When the first time I read the blog, read the word “contented”, I smiled. It reminded me the happiness I had from the last few fans videos or radio interviews. Because I found David is now feeling very comfortable/relaxed with his fans, we are no more strangers, and he could express more himself than before.

I am pretty relaxed after I learnt David performs perfect in a music-related interviews, because it really matters to attract new fans.

As per entertainment’s interviews, David shouldn’t think too much to give an answer, not because the questions are stupid, what they ask are what non-fans care, and what non-fans need, sometimes, are just a second of humor. Considering David’s character, I prefer he is awful to kind of interviews.

#96 – highervibe – thanks so much for posting the link to that video – it is just beautiful!

I can’t begin to be as eloguent as everyone on here, but I want you to know how many hours of pleasure I get reading what you all write – thank you! You express what I feel in my heart AND it is reassuring to know I am not alone in my ODD!

I often wonder what my husband and my son (who is almost twice as old as David) would think if they could see all the David videos, interviews, pictures, music, etc. that I have saved on my computer. Of course, maybe they do understand more than I realize – my son helped me set up an itunes account and my husband gave me an MP4 player for my birthday:)

Well, tomorrow is the day – I cannot wait!!!!

Thanks again to everyone!

Hi everyone! Re the pressure David is faced with, I would like to take a cue from his mom, as narrated by Kristi of FOD. According to Kristi, “We talked about how she (Lupe) mises him so much when he is away and she said that he is so busy these days but that he likes it like that because it’s his dream and that he loves what he is doing (underscoring mine).

I also believe that his Faith has a lot to do with how he handles and approaches his current situation. I am not an LDS member so please feel free to correct me on this but I understand that the LDS Church encourages its gifted members to share their talent and put such talent to good use. Mietra, one of his close friends echoes this in an LDS article, “David understands that he has a talent and that his voice affects people. He’s not arrogant about it. He is as humble and thankful to those who help him as you saw on the show. That’s how he really is.”

Lastly, I just need to listen and watch David’s interaction with the fans and how he performs, night after night and it leaves me no doubt that there is joy where he is at.

Fidgeting in interviews and being animated in others in not uncommon with teenagers. And I totally 1000% get the dichotomy of David as a masterclass artist and David as the shy kid from Murray. I am in Marketing and when required, I can present, talk and even sell ice to thousands of Eskimos, so to speak. You would never believe that I am basically, deep down, a shy person. And am already an adult! How much more for a 17-year old?

But David has a strong foundation — the love & support of his family, the acceptance of his community, the adoration of his fans and an innate strength which comes from his heart, soul and will.

Me? I just wish him to be safe and happy.

Thank you to hello gorgeous. I agree with much of what you said in your post #99. In it you said things that needed to be said and said by a blog insider.

I, too, worry that David’s fans have too many high expectations along with the expectation that everything should happen NOW. I’ve been in disbelief that the people who run a large David site recently encouraged adults to lie and say they were teenagers just to be able to vote for David to win an award over more established singers. Would David really like to know that his win was partially due to dishonesty by his fans? What if the media had found out and/or considered it worthy of public note?

Although it was nice for David that his single was #1 for a week on iTunes, it has, as was predicted, led to backlash. With the constant push on the above mentioned site to “buy, buy, buy” to get David’s single to #1, it made an inviting target. Because most people are only willing to buy one copy, that led to the almost inevitable sales drop and the inevitable smirking by the haters. And recently that same web site was desperately pleading for fans to buy one more copy to try to increase its sales.

At least in the short term, David may have been badly served by the decision to release Crush as his first single. Maybe it was good in that it proved he could do “contemporary” music, but, predictably, it led to press about his album such as mentioned above by jackryan4DA in #83: “Archie’s is sure to overflow with breathy paeans to young love like his current hit, “Crush.” Cook, who’s working with renowned rock-dude producer Rob Cavallo toward that Green Day-meets-Our Lady Peace sound, can count on mall shoppers popping in to Best Buy.”

As is so common, the reviewer assumed that David can do no better than he’s already done, while Cook is seen as the one with the real promise of originality. I know, there’ll be no undoing the damage done to David’s reputation by this AI season. . . not for years. . . not until David is older, more assertive, and is able to do the “message music” that he wants to do.

More than anything, I wish that David had not done AI. Maybe his youth will allow him the time to separate himself from the show, but the negative labels will continue in the press at least as long as the show survives. I hope above all else that if, in the short term, the teens and tweens who show so little musical appreciation that they like the Jonas brothers’ music as much as David’s have to be catered to with Crush, it’s in the cause of allowing David the opportunity to continue his career long enough to become independent of AI and to find new fans who have never watched AI (or at least season 7) and thus have not had their view of David contaminated by that show and the press surrounding it.

Finally, I’m an American who has been watching Canadian Idol for the first time online, and one of the final two makes me think of what David’s voice and performing abilities may be in 5-6 years time and of how unfair it’s been all through AI and the tour for him to be compared to much older performers. I’m just hoping that in CI the right guy wins next week.

Clarification: of course, Isabella, if by “backlash” you’re simply referring to those who are all too eager to see David “flop,” then that’s a whole other issue, I guess. My concerns are mostly about David selling, for example, 300,000 albums, which is pretty good for a new artist, but being told that number is a “failure,” since it’s not platinum. You know what I mean? Sure, the haters will be glad to point to any trivial numbers as proof that he’ll quickly fade away. But, if a label has respect for an artist, it will allow a young artist to grow and find his way on the music scene.

If the hate and “backlash” is so intense as to put pressure on a label to cut him loose, then, it’s not his “destiny,” as silverfoxe likes to say, to be in the pop music scene, and he should look elsewhere to make his music. I’ve already determined that, if the music industry is so blind as to not recognize when they’ve got so much promise in someone like David, then the industry deserves to be in the sinking hole it currently finds itself in. Their big problem has always been in creating lousy products and not giving the buying public something it wants to invest their hard-earned money on.

As I’ve said in other posts, “Crush” is a nice and catchy enough song, but it’s beneath David’s talents, and the label could try a little harder. Obviously, the Arch Angels are working harder at promoting David than they seem to be. If the wisdom is that a new artist must have an “uphill climb,” then sure, I can see that backlash will come, if David is seen as having an unfair advantage by starting at the top, rather than climbing there.

HOWEVER, if someone has already been catapulted to the top of the mountain, the ambitious and visionary thing to do is launch him to the moon! Set your goals higher, you know? Sadly, a mediocre industry – such as our current music scene – doesn’t even know how to aim that high anymore. May David get the longevity to show them the way.