Now that is exceptional rascal….!!!

Happy New Year to everyone…

Happy New Year to all here at notingDavid!…… may 2009 bring peace, joy, and contentment to you….and much love……

Happy New Year to Rascal and all the great fans of David Archuleta here and around the world!

I love this site and visit *silently* most of the time. But, as the year closes I wanted to thank you for the joy you have given me this year -- and will give in 2009. May it be another year to remember with much success for David, contentment for he and his fans, peace in our world and much love for everyone, everywhere.

May 2009 be a year that unites our world and makes a way for all good things.

I think it’s so like David to want to bring in the New Year at home in Utah. He could have attended one of the huge star-studded bashes taking place in NY, LA, Vegas, & Hollywood. I’m sure he was invited to more than one. Shows he really has his priorities straight.

Beauty, laughter and tears. That’s why I come here daily. Happy New Year to all you delightful people!

davidfanLIZ, “Happy New Year to all you delightful people!” is right! 2008 was special, beyond special, if you consider the fortune we’ve had in finding David, and also finding this amazing place, notingDavid, along with all the wonderful people who visit here.

I am so behind again I may have to give up on catching up on reading everyone’s comments from the last thread. *sigh* Much to do still and a lot of running around to do today. I’m going in to the office (office is closed though) to clean up and print my own David calendar, yay! Too bad zazzle can’t print it or I would offer it to others. rascal, I sent a pdf to you just to share.

It is inspiring that so many of David’s fans get so creative. Caseydog, awesome timeline!!! And Jennifer’s calendar too! (I could not not do one myself), and of course, Rabid, what can I say? You are one talented dude!

I hope you all have a great last day of the year before a brand spanking new year kicks in! Love you all!

I find that the name calling of being a “fan” of David is not good enough….Maybe an “aficionado” of David which in Spanish of course has the same meaning…But in reality for me I am an “admirer”…how dignified and a bit passionate that sounds…A “fan” for that matter appears to me to be a person running after him with shirts and posters to sign and a digital camera or cellphone always ready and gifts to give of teddy bears and the like..

So, an admirer I will be of this classy lad with the wonderful voice of the century…

Happy New Year to Rascal and all friends of David and of course to David himself.

I´m sitting at home by my PC listening how rockets are cracking out side and families are celebrating the Year to come.
I was thinking the same as Kait (# 9). One year ago I had never even heard the name David Archuleta or Star Search .
On the other hand I had never before been lurking around internet either after any singer, actor or what ever. That was before David´s time. Now I´m starting to be quite an expert.
Even my children are sometimes wondering how in earth I manage to do this all.

But they don`t realize that David is such a power that even people at my age find ways to find up what´s need to be found.
And there is no doubt what I am searching for. Everything Archuleta.

So once againg enjoy the evening and be ready for updates to come.

And that R4D art is just beautiful.
Think I have to go to some course to learn how to make those things.

Kait, nice post…nice to hear you watched during Star Search days…seems so long ago. What a difference a year makes! David’s music sure got me through some tough times this year.

Happy New Year to Rascal and all the little rascals here on notingDavid! I discovered this site when it began and in my enthusiasm for David, starting printing out all your wonderfully written articles, Rascal. I meant to collect them all for a scrapbook. Was that wrong of me to do that? Anyway, never mind, I stopped long ago as you were too prolific to keep up with. I would gladly buy a copy of the collected articles in a book if you ever choose to publish it.

Almost forgot…Happy New Year to you, David!! If anyone ever had reason to look back on a year with pride it is you. Thank you for working so hard and taking so much time for your fans, even when you were sick. Thank you for your courage and integrity in a world where these qualities have become so rare. So many changes have taken place; you may feel in the year to come a little overwhelmed. I want to share with you these words from George Bernard Shaw…”This is the true joy of life: the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature…” Be happy. We love you.

I left a couple of posts on the previous topic., but I guess we’ve “moved on” to this new one. I’m still getting the hang of all this, dang it.
BTW, my E- mail address is hacienda432@aol.com. I would welcome any and all comments, invitations to meet for dinner, etc from any of the wonderful people I have met here.. I live in the NYC area. I ‘ve never been much into the “group thing”, but this is a group I can relate to. This is the magic of David. He brings people who are tuned into his kind, warm, loving soul together. This is how he is slowly changing how people feel and, therefore, how they relate to one another. He doesn’t have to sing one note to do that. Who else in anyone’s memory has been able to move people in such a positive way?

David’s New Blog (SF you are psychic!!)

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=372079673&blogID=460369423

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Years!

Hola a todos! I hope everyone had an awesome holiday season! I’ve been spending time with my family, and it’s been great! It’s been so nice to finally relax and spend time with all of them. We’ve been in Vegas for the last little while. I’ve been eating WAY too much, but hopefully I’ll be able to lose some of it lol. Anyway, I wanted to thank everyone for incredibly thoughtful things you’ve been saying wishing me happy holidays and also happy birthday! haha. I just had my birthday on the 28th, so I’m now officially 18. Thanks sooo much for all the comments and videos that you guys have sent! It was way cool to see them!! For my birthday we ate Thai food for dinner, and then saw the Blue Man Group which was really cool and creative. It was cool to go to a show with my family and have a fun time doing something together, so I had a great day. On our way to the show my siblings and I found out that we all happened to know the Harry Potter Puppet Pals and the Mysterious Ticking Noise and had enough of us to do the different parts… haha. We’re dorks, but we had fun. But thanks again for all the things you guys have done for me during the holiday season! And hope everyone has a Happy New Year!! I’ll be making an appearance at the Newphoria New Year’s Eve Dance in Orem, Utah for New Year’s, so for those of you going I’ll see ya there! But anyway my mom’s telling me to hurry up because we’re going to eat now so I’ll talk to you guys later!

P.S. Thanks for making the Crush video hit 10 million hits!!!!!! I was like.. floored when I found out! haha.
P.P.S. This blog is way shorter than my other ones! Hooray for not rambling insanely!

Song for the day -- If This Isn’t Love -- Jennifer Hudson

This is a really cool song. I like listening to it. haha

Ha! Kizzi, you’re fast!!

Just lucky Angelica -- little kids are napping; big kids are off to Uncle’s townhouse to play videos, mow lawn (the 8 yo thinks this is a real treat--lol) and hubby is napping for big night tonight. His 95 yo mother is dressing in silver lame and glitter for tonight’s festivities --

So I am at computer for a few secs and just saw the blog.

I’m getting ready to leave work now, and before I do, for everyone who will not be here later..I would like to say

THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart for making this last year one of my happiest..I am so grateful to rascal for giving us this wonderful forum which we all have come to call home..warm & wonderful, where we can “talk” really talk like families who love each other, who can at times, agree to disagree, but still with that one connection..our deep devotion and love for David.
We’ve had great times here…laughter, tears, {{{hugs}}}, and so much creativity. I have learned so much from all of you. Thank you for accepting me the way I am. My wish is to someday meet each & every one of rascal’s notingdavid family members, everyone who has ever posted here. What a party that would be!
May this next year bring more joy, love, & laughter than we can imagine!
Thank you David, for showing me the way..to live again, to love again, to laugh again, to appreciate and love my life.
Wishing you all a happy, safe, prosperous & peaceful 2009!!

SF, you’re a puddle of mush since your last visit with our dear David. I saw your pictures,you are so cute! I know you would be someone I’d hang out with. You really crack me up! BTW, I do the same thing, call David’s # just to give myself a pick me up during the day. There’s just something about hearing his voice and his laugh that just makes life better. Keep our dream alive too about all the fansites meeting all together one day!

Kizzi…better psychic, than psycho, which is how I come across sometimes, I’m sure!! And I’ve been called “witchy woman” too! haha! I would have put a spell on David, if that were true..instead he put one on ME..again!!

Erin..Oh, you noticed how I’m worse now than ever! No use pretending…just call me “mush-mama”!

The dream of having a David Fanvention is still a dream that’s alive & kicking! i’m hoping it’ll come true somday soon!

~Happy New Year to All ! ~

~Looking forward to a blessed and happy, healthy David filled 2009 ~

~Thank you David for touching our hearts in a way only YOU CAN and bringing us all together~

~and thank you Rascal for this warm and welcoming site for us who “get” David to gather.

~~Peace to All~~

I’d like to wish everyone here a Happy New Year. This year will forever be remembered as the year that David Archuleta first hit the scene like a bolt of lightning.It was the year that a young, handsome, warm hearted guy with a beaming smile captivated America on American Idol and caused people to care about someone in ways that they hadn’t done in years, if ever. When he sang “Imagine” people could not believe what they were hearing and seeing. When he forgot the words to “We Can Work it Out” 2 weeks later, he became America’s son and best friend because we realized that he was human, and we wanted to protect and support him.

As the weeks went on, and David gave one great performance after another, it became obvious that he was going to be the next American Idol. When he dared to sit in a chair in the center of a stage and tackle Elvis’ classic “Love Me Tender”, he made this grown man cry from the unbearable purity and beauty of the performance. It’s still hard for me to watch it on You Tube. It kills me evry time.

On May 20th he gave three heart stopping performances at the finale, which Simon categorized, correctly, as a “knockout”. When David Cook’s name was announced as the winner, the sight of David’s classy retreat to the side of stage broke my heart. Of course, David showed us all how to be gracious and mature, despite the travesty of the final result, and never gave the slightest hint that he was either disappointed or resentful of this injustice.

Since that day, it’s been all good for David. He is well on his way to becoming the most successful singer in the world. He’s already the most talented. He is beloved by millions, with millions more waiting to get on board. He has chenged the way people look at young people, especially young guys. He is class and grace personified, along with being funny and intelligent. Bring on 2009. The best is yet to come, for David and, it is my wish, for everyone who loves and respects him.

Iamblisskasden, I always love your posts. You really do get David. Thanks for the summary of this beautiful year. I really did think I would die when David forgot his words on We can work it out, but I knew that it was the best thing that actually happened to him. People saw him differently after that, and really realized he was human just like all of us and not this little perfect robot. I think it was all part of God’s plan to show people that this precious boy could stumble and pick himself up and then sing the most beautiful song ” Long winding road”.

djb,
I’m thinking of writing a poem using all of David’s songs.. ha, ha…can’t wait for the next CD though, so I have more material to work with…he, he

ok, mush-mama, I just love it!!! I’m a little too not over him, that’s for sure…Even when I go to McDonalds, I see David….Arch card, ha, ha…you see I can’t stop and neither can you mush-mama….

mush-mama #43 -- you are soooooooo funny!!! Do you know how much joy you bring to all of us???? I can’t imagine what it will be like when we all manage to get together someday -- we will need at least a week together -- with all the laughs, the tears (of joy) and the reminiscing -- did I say laughs?

Can you imagine all of us all together and of course David there. I think poor David would be tackled though, or pinched, tickled to death…ha, ha. I’m still laughing at you much-mama, aka car lady!

ROTFL … we must make this fanvention happen. We are a pretty bunch, but safe… not so sure

djb..come on now..looks can be deceiving..you don’t LOOK like you are all goo-goo-eyed over a teenager, and neither do I, and neither does Erin, and pro-buh-blee neither does anyone else here..but brownies or no brownies..David is our drug..like laughing gas..he makes us happy! So even tho you look like a “safe bunch” I do know betta! Look at how calm, cool & collected we look on the group pic in my vid of Atlanta…I’m not even smiling! Oh but, that’s cuz David & I were going to the airport but not togetha !!

De-lurking long enough to wish David, the Archuleta family, Rascal, and everyone here at ND a very happy, healthy, prosperous New Year! Cheers!

Kurt..you are a real cutie! uh-oh..that’s David..I thought it was…oh never mind…

Happy New Year and Cheers to you too!

refnaf, oh it’s mush-mama…because she’s a puddle of mush, just like I am most of the time..brownies still work for me though, ha, ha…I know I was pretending to be all calm too when I saw David…oh, yes, I’m thinking again of me and him sitting on the couch as we ate Spinkles cupcakes…oh my! All I could think of is, is this really happening?

Erin…oh no! do not remind us of you & David sitting on a couch eating cupcakes…Waaahhhh! I am so jealous..oh i’m sorry, I apologize!

Deb..you are not an outsider here! No one is! especially when you say you love me! hahaha-hooohoo!
I crack myself up sometimes!

Erin..you have created a MONSTER-Mush-mama! And I’m gonna behave now..

JR,,, you get the linker award… awesome job.

Thank you, SF!! I do love you!! Is it okay if I call you Mush-Mama too?

JR4DA -- I love that line from Aly McBeal. I shed plenty of tears of sadness & joy in 2008, so it was not a wasted year. I am, however, looking forward to a fresh new 2009!! Hopefully, filled with lots & lots of David!!

And THANK YOU for the next part of the Q100 interview. It’s downloading as we speak!!

Happy New Year everyone!
Stay safe, healthy, crazy, funny, thoughtful and musically inclined!
My life is better for having “hooked up” with everyone here.
And my goodness, I am so much happier!
(the new grandbaby doesn’t hurt!)

Just think about how our lives are expanding! This past year I have made so many new friends. From all over the world.
Boy David, you really know how to spread some peace and understanding!
Does anyone remember a few months ago when I finally delurked I said that David was a New Age Hippie? I still believe that. His own kind! Spreading love and linking it up all over the world.

SF -- You’ll appreciate this. Some folks from FOD are going to tonight’s event in Orem, UTAH. They are sending updates to Becky at FOD. In their first update, they said they made a sign to hold up, but accidentally wrote “FANS ON DAVID” instead of “FANS OF DAVID”. Needless to say, they scrapped that sign & started over. LOL!!!

Awww … Mamasaun … I’m soooo excited for you!! I hope you have a blast tonight!!

OMGosh mamasaun, it’s your first time seeing David in person!!! I am sooo excited for you! Please say hello to smanda for me!

betsy, your little Adam is beyond cute! He is going to be a very handsome man!!

I hope that when I come back here later, there’ll be lots of reports of tonight’s event in Orem!

mamasaun…OMGosh..your first time..that is soo special! and on New Year’s Eve! ( that didn’t come out right ) I don’t know what’s come over me..please forgive! I mean the first time seeing David in concert, of course! I am so jealous..I am GREEN!

Deb…that is sooo funny..they should have left it and just marked through the word “on”..David has a sense of humor doesn’t he? But maybe Lupe would not appreciate it and she’s pro-buh-blee there tonight! But it
was a funny thought! hahaha!

It is too late to catch a flight to Provo??

SF you are cracking me up! As usual!
Mamasaun -- I am pea green with envy! I’ve never seen him live.
I shall have to rectify that this year.
I surely will.

mamasaun..oh yeah, but I read that it was decided that he will also sing something with the Osmonds..at the earlier show? right?
Are you on Pacific or Mountain time? I’m so confused! I knew I would be regretting not going BIG TIME! woe is me!!

SF -- Richard posted on FOD today that David will not be singing at the earlier event. He said he’ll be arriving in time to sing around 11:30 & then be leaving to ring in the new year with a large group of friends & family. He warned everyone that there will most likely NOT be M&G opportunities.

Deb -- smanda will be very sad if we don’t get to meet with David . . she brought a gift all the way from Oregon for him. Apparently Jeff knows she is coming . . what to do . . hmmmm

I just have to share that I think it is SO cool that David (and his siblings) know about the Harry Potter Puppet Pals. A music teacher friend introduced me to them last summer and I think they are a scream. My friend actually found a way to incorporate them into his music class.

SF Utah is on mountain time.

So… David will leave before midnight? I thought he would be singing to bring in the new year.

Can I just say this? I really like all of you!
Life is good sometimes.

betsy -- What a lovely thing to say. Yes, you really MUST get to a show this year to see David live!

I didn’t want to misrepresent Richard’s comments, so I went to find them for you. Here’s what he said today on FOD:

Unless things change tonight, I am pretty sure that David will be arriving in time to perform during the last hour of the year ONLY tonight. To those of you who bought tickets to both events to see David, enjoy those events, but don’t be surprised if he doesn’t end up performing during the first one. It will still be a great show and your money definitely will not be wasted. I suggest you party it up until you see David sing closer to midnight. I am also pretty sure that there will be no meet and greet. I am pretty sure he is planning on hanging with a large group of his close friends to ring in the new year and will probably be taking off with them soon after his performance.

You’re welcome, Mamasaun. Have a grand time tonight!!
If you’re not close enough for the real thing, blow David a big kiss for all of us at midnight!!

SF/52~ok, did you say “goo-goo eyed”..LOL…and #55..ROFLMAO .really..you are a wise silverfox!!..You are looking out for us aren’t you..I think brownies are involved tonight!!…too funny….

RAPTURE on #75 re the new ALTNOY re-mix

Snarkies’ post: ALTNOY producer/co-writer Mike K:
“The radio mix is the same version, just a little big bigger and hi-fi sounding…. in general just sounds better It’s the same version that appears on the ALTNOY video on itunes.”

And Chenson on IDF/Artist Thread has this to say:
“The acoustic guitar has been brought forward and there is a bit more bass definition and they have done away with some of the synth noise and made the drums sound more organic. It generally sounds a tad cleaner. Sounds like a tweaked production rather than a drastic re-mix.”

mamasaun, I’m so excited for you! I’m screaming for you right now!!! Hear me? Tell him how much we love him. I hope you can talk, sometimes in his presence the voice don’t work. But, now that mush mama is an expert at seeing David maybe she can give you some advise too. Mush mama was pretty calm for her…ha, ha.
Ok, back to the sprinkles cupcakes…hmmm, I know David likes the red velet ones, that was the kind he had that night at rehearsal, remember? It was Novemeber 4th the night of the election, what a day and what a night! I’ll never forget it, I’m getting shaky just thinking about it.

valbraz -- Happy New Year to you! Hope your cats are okay!!

SF -- hahaha -- your are just too much . . just too much!

mamasaun #99..I think the promoters of the events should have made it clear that David was not going to appear at the first event. And if David knew there were so many people there just for him because of a miscommunication in the promotion of the events, he would not be happy. I hope his fans who are there now hoping to see him will know it was not David’s decision not to show..I’m hoping word gets to him, and he does make a surprise appearance! That would be totally like David!

betsy -- New Age Hippie -- I absolutely love that! Hey, he definitely has the verbiage down, “dig” and “trippy” to name a few.
Just a quick note, thanks so much for the adorable picture of your Adam. I lost a newborn years ago and his name was Adam, and so whenever I see your picture my heart swells and I can’t stop smiling. Please keep updating them for us.

ERIN -- did you have any pix while sharing cupcakes with our David on a couch? Maaaan, don’t you wish that was caught in a video?

I wonder how many cupcakes David had? Cos he loves to eat, right? In AI backstage scenes, he was almost always eating on cam haha.

I went through his AI vids again and I can’t get over how thin he was by finale night. The pressure + school chores really got to him. He was just so pro in keeping it cool

JR..look, far be it for me to break any international laws, but we’re talkin’ bout a FANVENTION here! So, here’s what you do…tell them you just found out you have a long lost grandmama who lives in KY and is on her deathbed and is asking for you! I will back you up! That would work, wouldn’t it? No? then just tell them the truth..that you MUST see David, show them a photo or a video..surely that would work?? You have to be here! We’re gonna take over a park somewhere, maybe even the REDWOOD NATIONAL FOREST! where your beloved redwoods are!! Ok, so I’m exagerating just a bit! But it’s gonna be a blast, whenever & wherever it is!
And valbraz..without question, you must also be here!
Right now it’s just a dream. A wish. A hope!

Bliss..you, my friend, have “wisdom” to spare! Have you not noticed how respected you are not only for your insight, but for the wisdom that shines through?

BTW, the original source of Snarkies’ awesome bunch of numbers is Idol Chatter — http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/

ALTNOY will give the album & Crush more legs. I hope David makes a slew of appearances on TV and radio stations for the ALTNOY launch while of course doing more songwriting HAHA!

Well he is a master in multi-tasking, right?

SF -- the more I think about it, the more I think David might make a surprise appearance . . after all -- the reason he is on the program at all (it was planned a year ago) -- is because the Osmond’s wanted him there, and they are performing at the first venue -- the concert . . . hmmm . . maybe I should leave for Orem now!

mamasaun..I would not be a bit surprised! So go and have a great time!!!

Happy New Year!!

Carly? Hello! And Happy New Year to you too!

Hi Everyone!
Happy New Year!!
It’s sure good to be back -- I really missed everyone over the past 2 weeks. I resisted the urge to go locate internet access where I was so I now feel totally and mentally refreshed for all things David in the coming year.

ONE HOUR TIL DAVID’S PERFORMANCE!

I on the other hand will sign-off while waiting for the cellcast at snarky’s, and for David..

Dear Lord, Though we are unworthy to ask,
Please take Care Of David. Watch over him, Protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his ARCHANGELS do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his wellbeing. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms. Keep David healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
This, though we may be unworthy, humbly pray,
Amen.

David, have a blast bringing in the new year with your friends & family! When you finally go to bed, hope you have…

Sweet dreams! Be safe & secure in our love always! Take care. You will always be numero uno in our eyes! Thank you for all you do and for just being you!
CONTIGO SIEMPRE CON AMOR!

This posted at Snarkies:

NYE MINI-CONCERT
Update: Mom at 12:22 a.m.: “Just followed Davhds limo as far as we could. We were trying to get food.”

And AMY is right now dancing a storm to Britney’s Hit Me Baby… I love that girl (not Britney of course). She & David would look good together w/o the diabetic effect! Haha

BTW SF, so we can get our stories straight.. what is KY again? LOL

Bliss -- you named my two current favorites -- SOT and OHN. These are the two that I have sent most often to the unconverted in my circle. They beautifully show the range of his emotional landscape, from a simple love song to a transcendent hymn. SOT has such tenderness, such yearning and sweetness. I think that rascal has written about this being almost a perfect song. And OHN channels the divine. Hearing him sing “Christ is the Lord” is truly a sacred experience. Simply watching his face as he sings brings me closer to spirit.

Does one have to be “legally dead” to not hear what we hear LOL? Perhaps. I totally do NOT understand why some resonate with this Voice and others do not. It is a “falling in love” and how do you explain that??

Happy New Year to everyone at ND.

frist pix from the NYE gig:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-OGkf-zUZYE/SVx35SzHraI/AAAAAAAAEP0/Pt1NSjnmXow/s800/12-31-08%20015-1.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-OGkf-zUZYE/SVx36ojancI/AAAAAAAAEP4/DIxzf3hMuDw/s800/12-31-08%20023-1.JPG

DavidfanLiz, SOT has got to be the most beautiful song David has sung that is an original song written for him. I was listening to it in the car, and had to turn it off because I was starting to get emotional on the Jersey Turnpike. As for OHN, what can you say? David and I were brought up in different religions, but his performance is a religious experience in itself.

David Archuleta rings in the New Year @ UVU Newphoria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwh1piJAQPU

Haha… forgot to post the links to some pix:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-OGkf-zUZYE/SVyAce1aDCI/AAAAAAAAEQU/oFnbBO6A3SM/s640/glendamore2.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-OGkf-zUZYE/SVyAbrifGyI/AAAAAAAAEQM/IUGq4eaXyRQ/s640/glendamore.jpg

Here is a more complete video of David’s performance at NYE courtesy of MOM887

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7IKTpdKUrQ

She was in the moshpit!

SMANDA -- great to hear of your experience of seeing David at New Year!

Thanks, Smanda, for the quick recap. I have watched the links provided by JR and the videos at Snarky, and though I was thousands of miles away, I could feel the intimacy between David and the people there. So much love and joy in circulation!

It must be quite an experience for you and Mamasaun who got to see David perform live for the first time. Sorry you had no opportunity to deliver your gift.

Oh, and if you haven’t listened to David’s performance of Crush all the way through, do so, he changes up the end and it is fantastic -- a real treat. He refreshes it, yet again! Gaahhh--1st ODD moment of 2009--lol!

Did you see him jumping up and down the stage as he touches hands with his fans, towards the end of the countdown video? He was among his loved ones.He was doing his thing and having a blast. That’s what’s important.

Great way to start 2009

I guess you noticed how the host introduced David last night: “He won the biggest competition in the whole wide world, American idol!” David knew better than to try to correct him here; he just started singing.

Forgive me for posting duplicate information. I have a habit of reading the posts from bottom to top and I didn’t see that I was late to the party.

/sigh

Abrra

Bliss #131, “Somebody Out There” is my favorite song on the album, and it often moves me to tears. To me, It speaks not only about romance, but also about deep, lasting friendships. Out of all the songs David has sung, I think this is the one that most plainly and beautifully expresses what Rascal first wrote when he formed this site:

David reminds us through his work, his integrity, and his disposition, that a treacherous and cynical world can dissipate in an instant with the expression of love.

Good morning, everyone! And Happy New Year to All!

Bliss, Ronald, Betsy -- SOT is my absolute favorite song. I HAVE to hear it a few times every day, but I have to be careful where I am when I listen to it. I have actually had to pull over if I’m listening while driving. It just speaks to my soul like nothing else does. The combination of the lyrics, the lovely melody, & David’s pure, breathtaking voice just gets me every single time. I love the quote from Rascal too. Thanks for that, Ronald.

Wanted to chime in on the “Somebody Out There” love. That’s the song I played for my husband immediately, because it gets to the heart of what drives our 18 year marriage (and possibly many relationships) through the tough times: that willingness to remind the other person that, ‘hey, don’t forget, I’m here and I care.’ I don’t recall another song hitting that truth so simply or well.

I’ll chime in, too, regarding SOT. Beautiful beyond words. I still find it incredible that it was not included on the main version of the CD.

I’ll return to my comment in #152 because the first time I heard that announcer, I missed the fact that he prefaced his statement with, “In my opinion . . . .” Of course, that makes a big difference.

Good morning all and happy new year. I wanted to tell you all about my experience at the NYE bash last night.

Smanda -- it was so great to meet you. You are a lovely person! It was so fun to finally connect with another ODD person.

It was a glorious experience to see David in person! He looked so happy the whole time and I can’t even describe how hard he worked to give both songs every part of his heart and soul. It was so different in person than in the videos. The videos sound great. Where I was sitting the sound system was cranked up so loud that it was difficult to really hear David. I suppose ‘loud’ is a part of New Year’s Eve, but I was trying to ‘convert’ papasaun, and since we couldn’t really hear THE VOICE, he is not converted yet. But he was a great sport to sit through all the dancing, etc. just to see and hear David live with me.

Just a couple of note about the performances that people were asking after watching the vids . . when he looked like he was ‘pushing’ during Crush, that is exactly what he was doing. All evening everyone was trying to get people close to the stage to move back . . there were little children up there. I am sure David was concerned about that. Smanda was guarding some small children next to the stage all evening. What a trooper!

Olemr2001 -- When the announcer introduced David, he prefaced it with “in my opinion” he was the winner of AI. I am sure alot of the crowd agreed with him.

Interesting thing -- there were a few of us ‘cats’ (older fans) there, but the majority of the people on the floor were teenagers -- and college age -- and they were singing along. His fans cover every age.

As soon as David arrived, the security really tightened up. In fact, Rockapella tried to leave so they could get back to their hotel, and they had to argue with security to get out of the parking lot. Jeff, the vocal percussionist for Rockapella, tried to get in to see David and they wouldn’t let him in even though they were both back stage. Apparently David and his friends and family arrived in a limo and sat up in one of the VIP booths for quite a while before David went on. (I had a little insiders information because my son is friends with the Jeff from Rockapella)

Anyway, David is completely BEAUTIFUL -- inside and out, and he exudes JOY. For me, that was the best part of the whole experience last night. I will look forward to his solo concerts when the volume is adjusted so THE VOICE can truly be heard. That is my report . . until I remember more.

#164, 165 mamasaun, Thanks nevertheless!

#164 mamasaun, Thanks also for your insider’s report. It was especially interesting to hear about the ages of the fans and about security.

Mamasaun: Thanks for the report! Gosh, security everywhere he goes will need to be heightened as his fame grows. That is too bad about crowd.

Good morning everyone!

Just saw this amazing tribute for David by Jenny @ FOD on youtube..really beautiful..check it out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRUv5lZgLQs

As for Somebody Out There..I chose this song for my Close Encounter vid specifically in hopes that some who haven’t heard it and watch the vid and like the song, will spread the word about it..The only way this beautiful song is going to be heard by the masses is if WE promote it OR if it’s on David’s next album. What I’m going to do when ALTNOY is realeased to the radio stations, I when I call to request it, I will mention SOT as well and ask if I can send them a copy of it.

It would be amazing if SOT were on the next album! It has happened before with other artists (I believe “I’m Yours” is a great example of fan grassroots support resulting in a song by popular demand being put on a second album and getting overdue publicity).

Cannot wait for his solo tour. Joner and I will be there in Chicago in the first row (or as close as we can get!). And we’ll hopefully get to do-over after the snowstorm debacle in Chicago. Lots to look forward to in 2009!

#149 The security comments have reminded me of remarks I saw at the video linked here. That video is from youtube user josiahezra, who wrote, “Keep in mind I was being smashed like a sardine the whole time I videoed. It was crazy and hot!!!”

I think I saw somewhere (someone will have to confirm this for me) that Jive will make SOT and WFM available on iTunes in a few months. Some of us thought ‘a few months?! Why not right away!’

Did you see David’s new year’s resolution to learn more about the business and songwriting?

I like his resolution! David has already shown promise as a songwriter, and if he can further develop that, I believe that he will be a huge force in the music industry and will also write for other artists, too.

Vermeer, I know, the sound is just awful at some concerts and way too loud for me. Since the Chicago Jingle Bash I learned about an earplug made for hunters that will block out much of the loud explosive sound. I plan to wear the earplugs at the next concert except for during David’s set. Depending on who David opens for (if he opens for someone), Joner and I may just leave after his performance.

Hi everyone!

Don’t you love the way David ended Crush yesterday?
That last run was genious! Wow! I sometimes fret over the way he sings, always on the edge and so fearlessly. After his voice cracked a bit somewhere in the bridge one would think he’d become more cautious, self-conscious, I don’t know, and shy away from experimentations. Well, think again!

Anyway, since many here are waxing lyrical about SOT I have to say that my new passion is ‘Waiting for Yesterday’. OMG! The lyrics slay me everytime -- especially when he sings:

‘I know that he left you in pieces.
You know that I won’t that way.
I’m not gonna treat you like he did.
Whatever it takes’.

It’s also hip and cool and danceable. I LOVE it! Oh, David!

If you schedule for Sat. or Sun., then I will be able to talk about my great day openly (I should have said). Of course, David if *you* want to be able to talk about my great day with my co-workers, that’s great, too, because that means that I’d have a special visitor to my workplace!

I was just on my charter site. What pops up at celebtv.com? Top breakout teen stars of 08. Yup, David is there. Along with the predictable Jo Bros..
David, please come to michigan. I can’t leave the state to go to a concert. I am trying to stay under the radar around my family. They already think I am a nutjob!

I think this has been posted before. An “angel dance party” on WFY. They are having a ball! Makes me want to get up and join them. Actually I do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHlcAv7u3Xo

On my local cable, they are showing re-runs on the fox reality channel of the AI season… Right now
they are on San Diego! ( we know who auditioned there)
I am watching- he must be toward the end- Hope I can catch it. Just saw Michael Johns.

TOfan,
That’s funny! Why leave the comfort of your home in that case? They were probably very young. Children appreciate familiarity and routine. Ha ha!

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone here at Noting David!

Love starting the new year with vids of David. Joyous!

I loved watching Jeff’s expression while he was watching his son perform in the background and the hug David gave to his Dad at midnight. That’s great stuff.

I love the fact that his “posse” was his family. Heard he was “dancing” with his Mom for a little bit too.

And can I just add, I know he said in his blog he’s been eating ALOT and was going to try and loose some weight after the first of the year, but am I the only person who thinks he looks amazing in horizontal stripes???

Work it David….work it!

OK…now that that’s over, ♫when can we see you again♫

Joner, I love him in horizontal stripes! You’ll hear from me soon!

Regarding David’s resolution to learn about songwriting and the business-… although I’ve tried to keep my desire to post poetry to a minimum (have I succeeded or are you sick of it already?…don’t answer that) you must have gleaned that I am a lover of poetry… and poets. I was just thinking today about David’s music and thinking that he is so young that he may not have been influenced much by the music of the late 40-70’s when lyrics were very important to music. It seems that in the last 20 years (his whole life- argh!) lyrics in much of the contemporary music have been lacking in depth, and that is a great loss to a generation. Knowing that he is a student of pop, I do hope that he “studies up” on the transformative power of lyrics in a song- pop or otherwise….

The gift of his voice DESERVES great lyrics- cloddish lyrics are not worthy…. I have feared that the compliment, “he could sing the phonebook” might be tragic foreshadowing. He might be encouraged to accept lazy and uninspired writing because the voice and inflection will make it sound good anyway. Richard Burton could recite the phonebook, but the unequaled brilliance of his Hamlet remains to this day. In the same way, the marriage of David’s voice and poetry is a feast for the soul. The interpretive power of his voice should sing poetry, any kind- light or heavy, it doesn’t matter…….

Joner, #196, I was also touched by the way David immediately reached out to the audience after counting down to midnight. And then went back to high-five the fans again after hugging friends and family. He’s incredible ….

Happy, #200, I too am a lyric junkie and am encouraged by reports that David studies the meaning of every line he sings very carefully. I don’t know who this generation’s Cole Porter or Lennon & McCartney are, but I hope David gets to work with them… or turns out to be them….

vermeer #190 Cute vid -- I haven’t seen that before. And it is nice to see young people having a blast with no beer, no pot. Just a lot of good music, dancing and laughter.

Joner #196 David looks fantastic -- and I actually thought his legs looked thinner -- or more muscled. (I was looking at his legs?)

Silverfox #203 I’d like to see David try a few new things our on the audience as well. A song he’s recently written, or something that allows that awesome range of his to shine the way When You Say You Love Me did during the AI Tour.

Joner..hahaha! I don’t know if a smaller venue will keep us from screaming..cuz to be honest I don’t think we even realize we’re screaming! The first time I saw David in Lexington, it had been decades since I had been to “that type” of concert. I didn’t scream for any of the other acts, but when David came out, I don’t know what came over me..the screams just came out, and I didn’t care who saw or heard me..I only had eyes & ears for David..but so did everyone around me, so no one even looked my way anyway! I would hope that in a smaller venue, we will have some self control…but there was Albany, so who knows? hahaha!
And we older fans will always have to share David with his teen fans in the audience who will scream throughout his songs, anyway.

Sneaking on here at work real quick. KSL-TV has video of David’s performance at Utah’s Governor’s inauguration from 4 years ago.
I thought you might like to see…

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=5198516

Hope everyone is having/ had a wonderful New Year!

#208 cutter12, Wow!! Thanks.

Marlie #204 -- We can now admit to looking at those well muscled legs. He is legal!
(We all do it)

Cutter #208 -- Thanks for the link. Young David!

Oh yeah, Betsy..I forgot. David IS legal…hmmmm. maybe you shouldn’t have reminded me! It’s bringing out the Leopard in me!

Nah..I am NOT going there, not today anyway! But he does have nice, very nice legs. Uh-huh!

valbraz..The beauty of being David’s fan is that he is indeed a Fountain of Youth for some of us.

Hi vermeer -- I wish I had looked over to see you waving at him in Sacramento. As it was, I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage!

vermeer…”in love”?? We are in love with David?
Uh…well gosh..you may be right! I mean, I know I’m in love with his voice, his eyes, his face, his laugh, his personality, etc, etc, so when you put it all together as a whole..you get DAVID!! WOW..I ARE in love!! hee-hee, with an 18 YO!! And so is everyone else! That is funny!!

marlie..it’s ok, cuz you are “in love”! haha!

David definitely needs to find his true love, so we can “get over” him! ( but not his VOICE) hahahaha!

Hi everyone!

Te-hee… Always get a kick looking at his bangs tee-hee! Thanks cutter12 for that link. David will blow them away on Monday. Gah, hear how his voice has improved? Not only The Voice, even his interpretative skills. Can’t wait!

Another reason I can’t weait? David will be singing on my bday Am 47 people,! Yup, am a cougar that does not prowl (unfortunately, according to my friends & kids -- lol) Gosh am so lame but what the heck! Am still smiling ear to ear knowing he will sing on my special day HAHA!

Since it will be open to the public, seeing a video of his anthem performance is a no brainer, right? (eyes wide,hoping) Some of you will be there right and record him, right?

Freofan..I think David was nervous! Who wouldn’t be? It was a great honor to be asked at age 14 to sing at the inauguration. He was sooo cute!

I’m gonna be dying to get home to see the videos of David singing the Anthem on Monday!

JR…You don’t PROWL?? haha! What kind of COUGAR are you??

JR221- that’s because dj and me is tennis partners……

SF218- you will never be over him……

DAVID’S NY RESOLUTION:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/01/01/celebrity-new-years-resolutions-revealed/

Well Hello All~ Happy New Year~

justing popped in to see what shakin’..and….oh my !!lots of Love here tonight and legs? thighs? and Oh no happy you did not say THAT !!

dj- plus, I had to lure you out of lurker mode…… you are very predict-ah-bull…..

happy, djb…you must not have seen marlies #204 & 217 posts…

Hey everyone! Thanks again for sharing so much David info for the New Year!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a David dream, so how fascinating that, my first night of 2009, David would enter my subconscious for the eighth time.

In my dream, I was trying to get into a new house that I recently purchased but had lost the key and couldn’t remember where my spare key was. Who should show up to help me in my predicament but the one and only David Archuleta!

Still pondering what it could possibly mean.

Wishing you all peace and blessings for 2009.

TOfan, That video speaks volumes about how far David has come. Right after he announces that he has never performed that song in front of such a large audience (translation: “I’m a little nervous) the keyboard malfunctions. Without showing the slightest angst or discomfort,he flashes his winning smile and has the tech guy come over to fix the problem.The audience,sensing that David may be uncomfortable, increases its volume of cheers in order,I think,to reassure him that they are with him during this SNAFU. Then, the unspeakable happens. The pedal doesn’t work. The roars gets louder. The ceiling could have caved in and the crowd would have been right there for David. That’s not just a singer up there. That’s everyone’s brother, son, and best friend in whole wide world. When all is fixed and ready to go, David delivers a great performance. No hissy fit, no drama, just real life happening in real time.

David is both a dreamer and a realist, and he can do both at the same time, under any conditions. I know he just turned 18 a few days ago, but he’s been a “grown up” for much longer than that.

happy?? have you gone out to “restring your racket” ??

SF232- thank you for referring me back to marlie ( marlie and me..haha) anyway…you speak the truth and actually, as usual, this all started at …you guessed it…the whistling citrus’ post196 and her love of horizontal stripes (which used to be a reality wardrobe for all of us- but no more, haha)

anyway, what I was sayin’ before was… you will never be over him, nor understand fully how he can be so talented…. (you’re right dj, that’s much better…)

dj238- LOL……was actually tending to the wounds inflicted by the stones (while getting advice from PBA ronaldsf on how to patch things up…)

(and cleaning the kitchen)

JR -- wishing you a very Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day!

Happy -- I have always loved that you have the heart and soul of a poet.
I am married to one. That is how he won me over so soon after my divorce. This sounds awful now, but I remarried within six months of my divorce. It’s almost 17 years later and I still have all the poems he’s ever written me. And he still writes them, on occasion.
I love all of the poetry, ballads, prayers, and not so innocent talk here. It makes for a well-rounded discussion. Don’t ever stop!

happy~240~ I THINK that was much better BUT then again…uhh..oh never mind.. yup,thats better…….

marlie….”.David looks fantastic -- and I actually thought his legs looked thinner -- or more muscled. (I was looking at his legs?) ……. {{HUG}} and a high-five to you ..you crack me up!… .ROFL..(Much needed ..thank you!)

Happy birthday early, JR!
May 1, I will be 48.
Taurus
Me likey the horizontal stripes.

Dear David,

You must quit wearing the knitted sweaters. The kitty cats here think you are a ball of yarn.

Dear Kitty Cats,

Carry on…. haha!

juliebug252- ROFL…..see- that’s poetry…

like dj said “one stop admiration bloggers”….

JR -- P.S. I was 51 on Nov. 24. A Sagittarius….the notable part of the word being “sag”…as in “everything is done headed south”. haha!

SF -- yes I don’t prowl, much to the disappointment of my kids & friends. What can I do? Am such a dork!

Just imagine this scene: I like this guy and this guy likes me but we are hopelessly both “torpe”. So we (a group of friends) went out one time. And the guy happened to be there! So we all had a great time, right? As we were leaving the concert scene, the guy ran after me. Picture this:

Guy (2/f ledge) -- Hey D, ur leaving already?
Me (G/F landing) -- (looking up) Yeah, why?
Guy (t2/f ledge) -- Well… (obviously, fidgeting) I thought it was still early….
Me ( G/F landing) -- Yeah but, I have to head out early tomorrow… so… ur still staying?
Guy (2/f ledge) -- Yeah.. well… ok.. tc…as you have to go..do you, really?
Me (G/f landing) -- Well, yes.. but you’re staying? so enjoy! Bye
Guy (2/F ledge) -- Yeah, you’re leaving… take…care…
Friends: GROAN… GROAN.. GROAN…

Mind you, while this ridiculous exchange was happening, my friends were in the stairs, in the middle of it, like watching a tennis match

Friends: (to me) Can we kill you now? Let’s us just like to kill you both!

bwahahahahahahahahaha. The guy, btw is an executive at Asian Dev’t Bank, cute, plays the guitar and has a fantastic voice! Am also an executive of a local company. Are we not the dorkiest of dorks?

So I may be a cougar by age, but not by form or substance by any means. Gez, am laughing at my own dorkiness LOL Am hopelessly flawed. Hahaha

HG -- my crystal ball says your dream may mean that David or what he represents to you, is the key to your happiness or to what you are endeavoring to do next…

And I hope that that is not to unravel why MARLEE is looking at David’s legs even if he was wearing pants or if HAPPY & DJ are tennis partners figuratively

JONER -- I cannot explain it but your “Work it David.. work it” had me LMAO… Oh gosh, we know that David wouldn’t even be aware that he’s be working it, for the life of him Actually, David doesn’t have to work it for us to go ga-ga over him but can you imagine what would happen to us if he actually did? AY CARAMBA!

rascal, HG..we can’t be the ONLY Aries in the house..but in any case..I’m not surprised either.

juliebug…ball of yarn?! hahaha!

JR..be careful, or you may end up like me..so set in your ways that you have no room for anyone else..except being smitten with an 18 yo! haha! But the funny thing is I like it this way!!

To all you Aries….I’m sorry, but I’m a Capricorn (like you know who). And our Birthdays are only 34 years and 5 days apart) LOL!

Happy Birthday marlie and JR…..

dj- did you mention when you will be turning 25?

very funny happy~I have time…Have i mentioned MY dream…..oh never mind…..

And happy birthday to you JR..and for your birthday some of us..coughcoughHappySF(rsfPBA-will need him)cough cough shall come and smuggle you out for a David SOLO concert….you said you are tiny right??..carryon suitcase size??….

SF/HG/rascal-
Aries Traits

Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous

Enthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

On the dark side…

Impulsive and impatient
Foolhardy and daredevil

does it fit?

djb..I am interested in your dream, dreams..always! So are you and happy really friends away from here?

Marlie, Happy Birthday to you!!

happy~ we don’t have a dark side as, I see it anyways!!

I am a Capricorn, too!

Traditional Virgo Traits

Modest and shy
Meticulous and reliable
Practical and diligent
Intelligent and analytical

On the dark side….

Fussy and a worrier
Overcritical and harsh
Perfectionist and conservative

happy~foolhardy-No.not ever…really….

daredevil?? OK maybe just a bit on that one..keeps me young…

now this is why I love this place… here I am surfing the web for pictures of cats with yarn and astrological traits at midnight!……

now tell me juliebug- who is your pet and what do you have in mind?

dj281- how convenient for me and my kitty, light blue yarn…. some people just look good in light blue, not my fault…… (only had to search 28 pages of google images “cat yarn ball” for that pix….)

Okay -- where is this horoscope website? Every one that I found is lunacy -- “I cast lovespells”!

Impatience must be one of my traits. I can’t look on my own anymore.

taurus = Bull

betsy- oh no….. I love taurus….. my husband was a taurus (so I am very aware of your strengths and your darker side) ….. brb

I’m getting disenchanted with this website…. can you buh-lieve that there is NO CHANCE for a relationship between an aquarian woman and a capricorn man?????…. as if the age thing weren’t enough of a blow, now this!!!!

OMG, I just looked at my Real Player to find a video clip, and I’ve downloaded 393 videos of David. There’s something wrong with me! LOL!

betsy-
Traditional
Taurus Traits

Patient and reliable

Warmhearted and loving

Persistent and determined

Placid and security loving

On the dark side….


Jealous and possessive

Resentful and inflexible

yes betsy yes!! love spells and youth serum….. that’s the ticket to heaven…..

SF293- I did notice that….. very impulsive and impatient….

actually SF you did not blow it ..you were a perfect lady..another of our traits..lol

dj300- oh, you cut us down. to the core. not nice. at all.

we may not share our love spells and youth serum with you….

juliebug #304 You have more! YES! I’m among friends!

sorry to leave the party…. but beauty sleep is a prerequisite for the youth serum to work…. so…

SF- Amen.

good night all. thanks for the fun.

My husband needs to stop it NOW. He has called me to bed about 25 times in the last hour. “I can’t sleep without you”. “What are you doing”.
I am too busy having fun. Have 6 tabs open. Shouldn’t have had that caffeine earlier.

betsy, you asked how many videos of David are oout there..according to YouTube, about 24,000 videos.
It’s been interesting tonite, learned some more new things about ourselves..time to say good night all, and to David…

Dear Lord, Though we are unworthy to ask,
Please take Care Of David. Watch over him, Protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his ARCHANGELS do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his wellbeing. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms. Keep David healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
This, though we may be unworthy, humbly pray,
Amen.

Sweet dreams! Be safe & secure in our love always! Take care. You will always be numero uno in our eyes! Thank you for all you do and for just being you!
CONTIGO SIEMPRE CON AMOR!

Night SF
Okay, maybe I better go as well. Husband will be way grateful.
Always a good thing!

SF~AMEN

My sister just sent me this video and I thought I should share it among my ND friends.

It’s an amazing performance from Judy Garland, from 1955. I’m only recently beginning to discover what made her a legendary artist. Warning: you may need a hankie…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-URiHjd7-A&NR=1

Marlie -- hey happy bday girl! In Chinese astrology, 2009 is the Year of the Ox — it’s my year

Yes djb am small and we can very well plan for that smuggling ops. I better re-apply for my visa soon then. I would not miss a FanVention!

<juliebug on #252 -- Omy, you slay me JB! LMAO!

SF -- It wasn’t apparent in the videos that the security were tight during David’s NYE performance, nor were they telling of the size & and of how rowdy the audience were, except when David was signalling this “pushing” thingy during CRUSH which I got to mean that he was signalling the audience to be mindful of those in front.

The vibe that I got from the NYE vids was that it was like a family affair — like when David finished and his family and friends were with him onstage! I thought that was cool and which was why I think he was so dang happy that night

But since the venue was in a university, I am not surprised about how frisky the security was. They tend to be like that in school, right?

Ronaldsf #319- I had rediscovered Judy Garland, beyond the “Wizard of Oz” just this past summer, all because of David. I have read people’s comments comparing David to Judy, so when the Utah Symphony had a special performance of Judy Garland “Live”, I went to the concert. I was greatly impressed. Judy sang with such longing and such depth of feeling you couldn’t help but get carried away. Lamblisskasden explains it much better than I ever could. Was it a post of yours, lamblisskasden that convinced me to go? hmm… All I know is that I have rediscovered music because of David and his fans.
And, I was born under the sign of Virgo in the year of the Tiger, so that makes me a Maiden Tigress- hear me roar!

happy -- I’m Aquarius -- Feb 6 is by BD too!! And, I am unpredicta-bold which has created very interesting situations for me--lol.

ronadlsf -- Have you seen the young Judy in the “Andy Hardy” films? TCM ran a day of Andy Hardy films (featuring Mickey Rooney) a week or so ago and I saw so many David comparisons as she progressed through the films--her vocal performances were awesome, soulful and jazzy at that young age.

bliss -- “Love Me Tender” is my most watched AI performance on my iPod. Pure perfection at every level and the tenderness and beauty of the total performance, to me, rivals, if not exceeds, “Imagine.” It didn’t & doesn’t get enough credit.

Missed out on some fun discussion (as usual) in the late and wee hours. So, no other Geminis? I’m thinking the Geminis are the ones that flit around to all of the sites, as I do. Anyone?

Oh Ronald -- Thank You for that Judy Garland link -- it made me cry this morning.
IMHO, David is not yet quite at that level because Judy seemed to bring all her life experiences to bear in that performance. We all know she had a difficult one at best so her dream of a better life somewhere over the rainbow could be felt by all.
At this moment of David’s development he is like a medium -- when he’s connected to a song, he is able to transfer that emotion then we in turn feel HIS connectivity. I was watching video of his Crush at the Atlanta Jingle Jam -- he was rocking the heck out of that song and I went along with him for the ride.
I believe that as he matures in terms of personal and professional relationships we will see the gradual transfer of those experiences into his performances. Its still amazing to me though how he can project so much emotion into say the ALTNOY vid without having had a relationship experience. This all bodes well for the future.

Just saw this great comment on the “Silent Night” video from a wfhardy:

David is the biggest, dorkiest Clark Kent on the planet. But when he starts to sing he is immediately transformed into SUPERMAN and no other artist can touch him. This boy is never off-key, he never hits a bad note. David is beyond talented, I swear he’s from another galaxy! I could listen to him forever (I intend to). I hope by this time next year he will have released a Christmas CD, hopefully Jive realizes that it will sell like gangbusters. This has been such a great year for David!

SandyBeaches — I don’t know which comments you are referring to, but two thoughts in response:

First, speculating on David’s future prospects and career direction probably makes up for at least a third of what gets discussed about him by his biggest fans. The possibility of limiting this kind of thing is precisely zero. At the very least, it is exciting and interesting to consider what may lie ahead and, I would argue, potentially instructive for anyone (including David) who might be interested enough to read it. In my opinion there is very little downside to the contemplation of possibilities.

Second, the raising of expectations is inevitable. Barbra Streisand tells the story of when she was all of 19 or 20 and appeared on the Judy Garland show on CBS and how she was quite astonished and rather bemused at how nervous Judy was before going on--Judy, one of the most revered performers in the world, audiences at her feet, mountains of awards and accolades. Thirty years later Barbra exclaimed, “I understand now.”

About the NYE concert, I read that he did it as a favor to the Osmonds and that it was planned a year ago. I would have liked to have seen him in a more publicized (televised) performance. David Cook was in Vegas performing on the televised Fox NYE concert, but I guess that was a perk of his situation on AI.

rascal…All quite correct and understood…I get the feeling that we are trying to guide his career instead of stepping back and letting him move along as he is…In my sight I see us with too many suggestions sometimes and that may take away from him personally or that he cannot make the correct decisions for himself…

This is just a feeling that I get and as he said people want to know every little thing about you and that has surprised him somewhat I am sure…Perhaps I would like to see more privacy given to him by us, but can he get that anywhere now? Just my thoughts. I have seen famous sports people lose their performing edge because of all of the attention given, all of the time needed for autographs and not enough down time for rest.

rascal…perhaps I cannot express to you correctly what I am trying to say and maybe I will be able to at a later time…

Is it spelled “shi shi”? I don’t know LOL

It’s entirely too early in the day to cry, but cry I did cuz of
ronald’s link#320.I would love to hear David sing SOTR!
I think, like Imagine he would “own it”.

rascal..as I was reading your post, your comment to Bliss, I got chills! Every word you said is right on. I keep reading your post over & over..It’s exactly what I have felt for so long and more so as time goes on, but was hesitant to put into words cuz I couldn’t find the right words without sounding, uh, I don’t know, like I didn’t know what I was talking about? and as Bliss said, “stay tuned”.

I know some may not agree with me here, but I really feel that not only is David going to become known as one of the greatest singers ever, but a great actor as well. It’s inevitable..if he can put the emotions into song that can bring us to tears, why not the same with a movie character. He can & will do it. And I’m not talking about “Disney” here, either.

As for NYE concert in Orem, Utah (not on any map I could find). Of course, he agreed to do it as a favor, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it was gratis..thus only 2 songs. David, I think was pro-buh-blee invited to other more prestigious & star-studded events, but where his family & friends may not have been able to attend. I also think it was not a mgmt decision. It was a DAVID decision, so the compromise was the 2 songs only..JMHO..and I have lots of those, ya know!

SandyBeaches, you are a worrier, aren’t you?

I think everyone understands your concerns, but my feeling is that we also understand that we can’t control what happens. Everyone here loves him and wants the best for him. Even if we don’t talk about such things, others will. And some of ‘them’ won’t be kind. (People can be jealous-oh!) Heck, the haters are already out there, and they haven’t affected David any more than we, the aredent fans, have.

I still get the feeling that David is unusually wise about taking in only what he can handle at the moment. Those around him may watch, but I’m of the belief that he’s made it clear to them that he wants to hear only what is necessary.

Good AM everyone at ND:

Getting caught up here. Happy love your pretty Avatar- I wondered what would come up after Christmas.

Liz: Agree with your requests for the solo tour- and add- MUST come to Florida

RonaldSF: Thanks for the Judy G video- just wonderful-
( I know you are a student- what are you studying?)

I am a Scorpio- any others out there?
I am going to see Spring Awakenings tongiht- Has anyone seen it? Looking forward…
On the future of our wonderful David- gosh- feel like a kid waitng for Christmas or vacation or something, want it all now- want the tour, the next album, the next exciting steps- but have to remember the journey is part of the joy and should be savored.

rae #348, I’m in law school. And I don’t really have a winter break because of some incomplete assignments. Boo.

.
GREAT summation RonaldSF:
He has gained maturity and wisdom while still maintaining his youthful hope.

Gosh I love the succinctness of that comment

RonaldSF (and rae): love that comment, also.

That’s what struck me about the Garland SOTR performance posted — beautiful, and she seemed to so want to find that sweet, sweet place ‘over the rainbow’. Whereas I have a sense that David is in that place still, and wise enough to know that he should be reluctant to leave it. LOL.

Just throwing that out there.

uh-oh..someone’s getting a new avatar! cuz they all disappeared!

mamasaun..I’ve watched several vids of David on NYE and it is obvious he was exactly where he wanted to be..he is so happy to be surrounded by his family, friends and the audience showed how much he was appreciated. Glad he made the decision to stay “home” like a lot of us on NY’s eve. Shows he’s in control more than we think, to me anyway.
And I still wish I had been there to experience bringing in the NY with David..boo-hoo!

Well have a great day all!
Since I actully have an evening out with friends, have alot of things to do today to be able to take that
evening out with friends.

Rascal, I have always felt that there was an “elephant in the room” factor with David. The elephant being how he is so able to inhabit a song like “Imagine” and cause the listener to “feel” it from the depths of their being. When he sang “Heaven” in Hollywood, he prefaced his performance with “I’m going to MAKE the judges undertand it”. That doesn’t sound like a shy kid from Utah to me. And you know what, he did exactly that. The backup singer who was wiping away tears barely knew David at that point. Simon seemed dumbstruck, Paula overwhelmed, and Randy called it the “best he’d heard thus far.” All this for a one minute rendition of an “oldie.”

Something happens to David when he gets on stage. There is a moment in “Long and Winding Road”where his lips tighten and he looks like’s he’s demanding to be understood. Something is activated within him when he starts to sing. It’s as if he is transported to another realm.
Then, when the song is over, he “returns” to being the lovable, humble “boy” everyone remembers. It all feels very real to me. This is no act. David is an enigmatic figure, and much more complex than anyone knows. I think he’ll reveal more about himself through his music as he does more of the writing himself. I just hope they unleach him,, because we’ve just been given a preview to this point. The surface that we’ve scratched has been great, but wait until we get into the main arena. Prepared to be shocked, amazed, and thrilled.

Iamblisskasden, once again I love your words. This beautiful boy brought us so much. He feels and radiates when he sings, and makes us feel something that words can’t express. He still brings me to tears when I hear his voice. I really relate to him being on stage as being a different person. I was a ballet dancer and was shy most of the time, but when I was on stage, I was able to really express myself through my dance. That’s how David is, he is able to express himself and he uses every part of his being to touch all of us through his music. What a gift!

Kait…

I am a worrier and I am a Taurus…what does that tell you, probably not the best!!!?

I occassionally catch comments made by David that may not be noticed…Maybe I am intuitive a bit more then someone else…who knows…Sometimes you hear him say something and you want to say…friend and foe of David sit back and listen…talk less…give him his time to get there and give as friends the most peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that you can give…The leaving the public eye for the most part at Christmas time, was like leaving the site of the hurricane for awhile…

What I have for David is that I am excited for the presentation of “To Be With You”…It will be the best yet is my guess…I can’t wait…not for more maturity or better stage presence as that is not for us to say… but to see him on stage with TBWY…They have set a time for it and I wonder when that time will be?

Humbled to be in the company of fellow Arians who speak with such heartfelt LOVE for David! I remember when David said Tamyra’s performance on AI had him “feeling” something he had never experienced before. When he listened to LesMis for hours then sang it, I believe he “knew” the depth of the message. He was born to do exactly what he’s doing, singing for us and feeling the connection through us. I struggle to find the words to explain all this “David Archuleta” thing. I only know I DIG-IT. I can’t wait for more!

“As you say, what’s the rush? Anyone with two ears (and eyes) can see he’s that rare combination of raw talent, artistry, charisma and that enigmatic “x-factor” (all at the tender age of 18!). Isn’t that something to be nurtured over tim