David’s Guilty Pleasure?
There is nothing terribly salacious about a guilty pleasure, it can be chocolate or shopping or MTV’s Jersey Shore – just so long as it’s not exactly edifying but oh-so enjoyable. With the sudden appearance of David performing “Don’t Stop Believing” at the Brut Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, I couldn’t help but wonder… Is David a Glee fan?
I mean, it makes perfect sense — why wouldn’t he be? Everyone I know with even the slightest interest in great voices and performing is, to one degree or another, enchanted with the show. It just seems a little odd that David has never mentioned it, nor has he, to my knowledge, even been asked about it. Glee is certainly an interesting hybrid: wholesome, almost nerdy appeal with fairly progressive elements – teen pregnancy and a prominent (and unflinchingly flamboyant) gay character, for example. Are these aspects what might characterize it as a guilty pleasure for someone whose most public drama is the loss of a beloved stuffed animal and whose brain short-circuits when asked about a fellow idol’s gay stage antics?
“Don’t Stop Believing” has gotten an enormous boost of new popularity as a result of the Glee production, and rightfully so — the tune was ripe for covering, and the Glee arrangement and cast performance is fresh and exhilarating. YouTube has exploded with young performers jumping on the Journey bandwagon.
Try this one on for size:
And here’s the original sequence from Glee:
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Count me in as a fan of this show. The kids are charming and fun to watch and the evil cheer-squad leader is someone you love to hate lol! While the performances are a FAR cry from my experience, some of my best high school memories were singing in glee club, in a small madrigal group, and in a girl’s quartet. Music was big at my high school lol! I would have loved to have had all that cool choreography added, dang it!
Is David a fan? Interesting thought. I can’t imagine that David hasn’t heard of this show, unless being on tour and working so hard has keep him away from regularly scheduled TV fare. (Does he know about re-runs on demand from hulu.com lol?) A show about high school with great singing -- how could he not love it? But in any event, Glee is a big hit and this song in particular is huge. David seems to be in charge of the artistic decisions in his life and this was the song he sang. Great choice!
I haven’t been watching Glee (or much of any TV lately), but now, after seeing that video from the show, I’m going to! I have always loved music, dance, and watching a musical of any kind. I have always loved the old musicals from the 40′s and 50′s, and this kind of takes me back to those great scenes with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney singing and dancing in a barn production with a whole neighborhood of kids involved. LOL
I wondered about the song Don’t Stop Believing, too, since it came seemingly out of nowhere, but since I hadn’t been watching this show, I didn’t associate it. I’d love to know what really made David choose this song for this occasion.
Just my opinion, but givem Davids vast library of musical knowledge, and how much that song if part of our fabric, I think he is probably a fan of the amazing classic rock Journey version. Rock on David! (oops sorry got carried away with seeing this side of him)
I’m thinking David’s fascination with the song may have sprung from him seeing (and I believe meeting) the new front man for Journey, ARNEL PINEDA. I seem to remember him saying how impressed he was with the new lead singer. Does anyone else remember that or am I dreaming?
I’m thinking I will be a minority here but I can’t stand Glee… It is way to cheesey for me.
I agree with Rae I think David is a fan of the group Journey.
Realovingangels, I agree that “David’s vast library of musical knowledge” served him well here. I would add that I think David knew this was a different audience for him. Although he’s performed at major sports events before, this time he was the half-time entertainment. I expect he realized many were there to see a football game, not him. (Felt strange typing the last few words of that sentence). Anyway, whether the classic Journey or the “Glee” connection or both, it was a smart choice. David makes a lot of smart choices.
Hi gemzone! Yeah, it’s cheesy, and that’s part of its charm lol!
gemzone: American Idol is pretty cheesy, too, but it gave us David, so what the heck. I’m going to still give it a whirl and see if I like it.
I suspect David has a huge repertoire of songs he could pull out of his back pocket. And there are so few singers that can really do a Journey song. As they said about David in the very beginning -- he can sing anything.
I agree that David is likely a big Journey fan. As for being a Glee follower, that’s harder to know. I don’t watch the show myself. Another possible inspiration for ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ is that it was performed by the Season8 American Idols for the group number during the tour this past summer.
Whatever the reason, I’m grateful that David chose to perform the song for the Sun Bowl crowd. He rocked it and it was another magical moment.
Guilty Pleasure? I don’t think so. If David likes the show & watches it when he can and if he’s ever asked about it, he will be honest about it. If we’ve learned one thing about David, it’s that he’s honest about everything.
Joner, you are correct. He did meet Arnel. I believe David went to one of their concerts last year. He was very impressed if I remember correctly. I don’t think David thought about Glee when he decided to sing “Don’t Stop Believing”. I think David knew it was a perfect opportunity to show he can rock with the best of them. I think he’s been wanting to do this since he joined REO on stage and gave us a taste of what he could do with a rock song on stage. Nothing to do with Glee, IMO.
Also, David’s brain did not “short circuit” when asked about Lambert’s antics by The Today “ladies”. They were shut down, politely. David simply said he did not watch the show. End of that discussion. If David HAD seen the show when Lambert proceeded to offend most of the viewing audience, David would still have shut down that topic. He just will not sit in judgement or say anything negative about fellow artists (using that title loosely regarding Lambert). David just would NOT. We all know that about David. David’s brain short circuited? Not by a long shot.
David is so honest that he may be the only human being alive today who actually lives & believes, “If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything”.
SF: I think the article was meant tongue-in-cheek. Speculative, associating a song with pop culture, a wildly popular, current song and dance show that also happened to pick Don’t Stop Believing for a current number.
And if you rewatch the interview, David did stutter and stammer for a moment when asked about Lambert, as anyone would, since it was a bit inappropriate to even ask him that on a Christmas show -- then he calmly said, I didn’t see it (paraphrasing).
Sheesh -- you can be honest and still have guilty pleasures. Let’s not make David into some kind of superhuman creature here.
PS: A guilty pleasure as defined in wikipedia and supporting the idea that the show, Glee, is truly cheesy (but fun!):
“A guilty pleasure is something one considers pleasurable despite feeling guilt for enjoying it. Often, the “guilt” involved is simply fear of others discovering one’s lowbrow or otherwise embarrassing tastes, rather than actual moral guilt. Fashion, music,[1] and food (especially unhealthier foods high in sugar and/or fat) can be examples of guilty pleasures.”
As Rascal said, like chocolate!
Or like AI lol
I disagree.
Rascal wrote:
“Are these aspects what might characterize it as a guilty pleasure for someone whose most public drama is the loss of a beloved stuffed animal and whose brain short-circuits when asked about a fellow idol’s gay stage antics?”
The former comment ( by David on Twitter) was an update on fun gift that David had received from a fan. Sadly, informing the fans of it’s untimely demise, it hardly drama. It was courtesy David extended to his fans in a comical way.
Secondly, to say that David’s brain “short-circuted” over an interview question about Adam Lambert is pure folly. Let’s go to the video tape! See 2:02-2:22 on the time line.
I just don’t see David being anything but gracious and honest. He would not comment on a program or incident he had not seen.
David’s song choice for the Sun Bowl was spot on. He book-cased a very popular crowd pleasing song with 2 of his original tunes. David picks songs that he knows will communicate with his to those in attendance. One only has to think back to when he sang “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” to the senior center audience. He knew they would be able to relate and sing along. After all, that’s what he is all about,communicating through song.
It all seems a tad cynical for a fan site, eh? I still am looking for the artistry and inspiration regarding David Archuleta from this poster.
Abrra
And I’m still looking for a sense of humor from some of these commenters. What in heaven’s name is the problem with light-hearted speculation on whether a teen pop star enjoys a cheesy and delightful TV show? The question was: Does David perhaps like Glee?
That’s it.
It really doesn’t need heavy debate or point-by-point analysis. I feel like we’ve all lost our compass here.
Abrra:
I am completely baffled. It is perfectly okay to post a hilarious (and somewhat over the top) satire of David and his sexy ways and whether or not he INTENDS it, on another blog -- and I know you read it cause you commented, but to have a little bit of speculation about a song and and a TV show and a stuffed animal is somehow a grievous sin over here.
There is a double-standard when Rascal posts as when someone else posts. Okay, so you are all still mad about the Ass Thread. So be it. But let’s not take everything and twist it into something that it is not. This was a short little ditty that had no serious overtones of criticism of David of any kind.
Why is it okay to call him Adorkable, but then to cry foul when an Adorkable incident is related (Totoro).
Why is it okay to speculate that David decided to do Don’t Stop Believing because he sang with REO last spring rather than because he saw it on a TV show -- or maybe he heard it in a store or on his iTunes or someone in his band was singing it while showering. Who the heck knows? It is just interesting speculation, and since you all don’t know any more than Rascal does, what makes his speculation any less probable than yours?
This comes nowhere near the Lunchbox and Unicorn postings from last year, but you all seemed to enjoy discussing those at that time. So, the thing that has changed is the Ass Thread.
And what an unforgiving crowd this has become.
One last thing then I’m going to bed.
Abrra: “The former comment ( by David on Twitter) was an update on fun gift that David had received from a fan. Sadly, informing the fans of it’s untimely demise, it hardly drama. It was courtesy David extended to his fans in a comical way.”
Exactly -- that was the point Rascal made -- that this is the biggest drama you are going to see from David. He doesn’t tweet or post his “drama” if there is any -- this is all there is to his drama, a comical stuffed animal. You completely missed the point. Which just proves to me that you misread the entire post.
To many of our friends, David is a guilty pleasure. So in a sense, we are all “guilty” of guilty pleasures. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
And oh my is Glee cheesy! I have only seen the pilot and I stopped there. That kind of in-your-stomach embarrassed feeling, you know? BUT… I am willing to give it a second chance because I’ve heard really good things about the writing, and also Rascal apparently seems to be a (guilty) fan
It’s not that I am anti-cheese. In fact, I am about to out-cheese Glee—one of my close young gay friends just introduced me today to this delightfully tacky, fun performance of “Turkey Lurkey Time” during the 1968 Tony Awards:
As for the debate on this thread, I would be surprised if David, the young music lover that he is, has NOT seen and liked Glee—he would not be a healthy red-blooded music-loving American teenager if he hasn’t, and we all know he doesn’t live in a cave.
Did he choose DSB because of Glee, or because of Journey? Hmm… but I don’t think that’s the point. I don’t think Rascal intends to open a knockout-dragout debate on this weighty subject. He simply likes Glee, and is like “OMG David might like Glee too!” and wants to share his lurrve for both—going fanboy with us as in the NotingDavid days. That’s it! 
Lastly, I will simply point out that if the two possible reasons had been switched—that David had disclosed he loved Glee and never mentioned Journey—I do not think the same obligation would be felt to dispute whether David might like Journey. I’ll simply leave it at that for those who want to reflect upon it further. It is my sincere hope that the full spectrum of art and fabulousness in this world can find a home for discussion among David’s fans.
That’s all for now, and Peace Out!
Hmm… I wonder if David had the chance to watch Glee, if he would be a fan? Part of me says yes. The show has great music and a quirky sense of humor to it; kinda like David. I, myself, didn’t like the one show I did see. I think it brought up too many painful memories of High School. lol
And about David’s own adorkable moments, I think it was a radio interview where the question was worded differently from the “What did you think about the AMA performance? ” And as David tried to answer it, he did stutter and stumble as he tried to find the right way to express how he felt. His words pretty much equaled up to -It is the artist who chooses how he wants to present himself and it is the artist who must decide if they are willing to take the risks and what are the ramifications?
After reading all the garbage about how ABC is homophobic and has double standards, it was quite heartening to read of an artist who understands what it means to be truly honest with your work, yourself and your audience.
This is a puzzling and contraditory thread. If it was meant to inject a little humor then I don’t get it -- the humor, that is. IMHO, it’s the inferences (speculative aspects of his supposed quilty pleasure) that aren’t funny. But then, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That is mine.
Enjoyed his performance (youTube video by JiMan09). Like The Riddle, I think that song fits his voice. He sounds so good singing it. Agree with skiffrower#6 -- for whatever reason, he made a smart choice. Majority of that audience probably had no clue as to who he was. After all they were there to watch football, as the CBS programming highlighted. Now that to me was the BIG issue.
The totoro twitter was hilarious tongue in cheek humor by David. We all know David has bigger dramas in his life but he wisely keeps those to himself.
As far as his not commenting on Adam, way to go David. I also don’t believe his brain short-circuited, on the contrary, he handled the situation very well. He chooses not to judge anyone and has said before that Adam is talented. He didn’t watch the AMA’s and though he had heard about it he did not feel like commenting on what he had heard. I have a lot of respect for him and the fact that he chooses not to be critical of people. I would like to follow his example.
I really enjoyed Rascals article. I would bet money that David is familiar with Jouney’s “Don’t Stop Believing” but I can certainly imagine David enjoying the music on Glee. It kind of makes me laugh thinking that Glee certainly could be in the category of a guilty pleasure for him. Heck, David was a self professed choir geek. It was his favorite class. He must have checked it out
Rascal, I am afraid asking will make you not want to do it but I can’t help but long for more from you. I miss those beautiful articles that I read and re-read and then had to save. It is seeming like a long time since I have had that pleasure. Really, no one can write like you.
One more thing, once I said something to Abrra that she took to be critical of Rascal and she took great pains to defend him. Just saying.
I saw the “Single Ladies” episode of Glee on Hulu tv and thought it was hilarious and quirky.
Might the “fairly progressive element” aspects of Glee characterize it as a guilty pleasure for D? I doubt it. Per his tweets and blogs, he seems to openly find pleasure in the artistry of quite a few entertainers, musicians, authors, etc. who come from all walks of life.
“With the sudden appearance of David performing “Don’t Stop Believing” at the Brut Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, I couldn’t help but wonder… Is David a Glee fan?
Being a huge sports fan, I associate DSB with sporting events. It’s a huge arena anthem. Given the demographics of the bowl games, I was actually expecting D to sing a couple of pop songs and a big voice arena anthem from the 1980′s or 90′s.
Desertrat I have been meaning to say I love your cute Avi. I did not watch Glee when it started because I thought also it was too cheesy. Recently with all the buzz, I watched a few shows and must say the writing and the characters are smart and quirky. And they bring back some great classics. Stay warm~
Many months have passed since David made his first television apperance on AI. Most David fans appear to have grown in the knowledge of the artistry of David and what a wonderful time it has been.
Those of us who have come to know David in the finest light, have come to respect everything about him. Never would any of us write about him in any way that belittles what he says or does or provides merely something to chat or laugh about. I believe that honest supporters and admirers live life on his plateau. David raises his own bar as the days go by and we are honored to follow his example.
Accomplished writers such as Marlie and Liz (and maybe there were others involved),gave us the fine article on the front page. The number of replys suggest the appreciation for their creative and thoughtful article about David. I would not want the article that followed to deminish the artistry of the site.
In the bleakness of winter I found this video from John Denver’s CD…I hope that you will enjoy it as it is amazing when two different singers can come together for such a lovely song…
Cheers and I raise a glass to those who have spent many hours this past year in providing thoughtful and knowledgeable writings. Abrra, your work on the TDC Chat Channel has brought people together from several fan sites in the world. Angelica, your videos as tributes to David, are beautiful and enjoyed by so many. A fantastic creative group of people.
Thank you Marlie & Liz once again for hosting the TDC site.
SB
SB: Most of the writing and ALL of the formatting and beefing up of the 2nd Annual Archie Awards article was done by Ronaldsf. We must give kudos where kudos are due.
I beg to differ on the writing about David for fun or to chat about -- there are many articles here and elsewhere that talk about David’s funny, amazingly cute and quirky ways. We love all those things about him. None, in my view, are meant as disrespectful. To love means to accept -- quirks and all.
And some articles border on sexual innuendo and salacious gawking
http://orlyy.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/thighs-yes-i-said-thighs/
Those are accepted by the people who commented in the negative here about an article about cheesy TV watching, music and dance as a guilty pleasure, and we know that because they commented fully and happily on that other article (which I thought was truly fun and hilarious, too, by the way.)
Seems to me there is a different standard held for TDC than for other sites. I wonder why?
Well, I have Glee “tevoed,” but for whatever reason, just have not sat down and watched them, guess I’m gonna have to.
What I “glee-ned” from the article was that the writer feels David is much more enlightened than would appear to the casual observer…or, maybe that is just how I feel.
Anyway, that’s it.
Marlie #26…”SB: Most of the writing and ALL of the formatting and beefing up of the 2nd Annual Archie Awards article was done by Ronaldsf. We must give kudos where kudos are due.”…
Ronald, you did an excellent job and it has been greatly appreciated by all those who frequent the site.
Yes Marlie, most people held ‘TDC’ site with great respect during the days of the early writings until many found the occassional writings to be highly inappropriate in several ways. One can openly see that the inappropriate writings have caused many writers and readers to leave the site. New sites have been designed and are respectfully active in the artistry of David. We do not like to insinuate, guess at, or make up situations that do not exist and we do not like to delve into his family and personal life. That is something that David respects ‘us’ for and what he appreciates will always come first.
We have our differences of opinions, different sets of standards and values. Hopefully, knowing David will bring people together again in one common place…
SB
SB: His fans always did love to talk about his thighs. I guess that falls under the category of “respectfully active in the artistry of David”. Thighs are like sculpture, right? Artistic?
Liking “Glee” is not shameful. Nor is choosing to keep the drama in one’s personal life private. Nor is not knowing exactly what to say in response to an unexpected question on a political matter, while on TV. And nor is being embarrassed about liking “Glee” (it IS cheesy lol).
But even if David were to deny liking “Glee” when he actually did, would it be all that bad? If David were to diverge from the precept “Thou shalt not lie,” I would still have the most irrational, unconditional, and utmost love for him. There are far greater moral fish to fry I would wager. And in reality, I’m sure everyone here feels the same way as well.
So shall we take it easy, and accept that there are different ways of being a fan? There’s so much about David to appreciate (including his thighs), and so much fun to be had.
Oh Marlie, seriously, out of the ashes comes a joke!!
You are sweet and so talented…
SB
And at the end of this tale, my friends, the rift that tore apart an articulate and impassioned fanbase was bridged…
… by David’s thighs.
Could it be any other way?
They ARE epic.
And we have said around these parts that David has the POWER to bring about world peace. Just not only with his vocal organ.
If there’s a watchword to remember, it’s this: if we should have disagreements in this beloved fanbase, then we should remember those aspects of David, his artistry, his compassion, (etc!), that unite us as fans.
Keep Your Eyes on the… um, Prize.
Okay, Ronald, I think you are right, the thighs have it. And Abrra and I can agree on this -- made by Abrra herself (more artistry in the fanbase):
I don’t watch “Glee,” but I’ve read about it. I could see David liking it for its musical elements and smart writing. And if he does (I have no idea), so what? So what if it has some progressive elements and a very out gay character or two? I hope he gets exposed to and enjoys the arts from all different spectrums!
Holy Hannah… I cannot believe how deadly serious some of you people are. Take a breath! Step away from the screen! Walk outside!
This was meant as a fun, almost silly post about the possibility that David “secretly” watches a TV show. A TV show! It is supposed to be funny that a cute show like Glee could be a guilty pleasure for anyone. But for David, given his well-known commitment to purity — maybe it doesn’t entirely pass the “wholesome test.” Oooooooh!! Danger!!
Watching a TV show is about as close to scandal as David could ever get. Get it now? It’s a little bit of FUN, people. Sheesh. Lighten up.
A belated Happy New Year to my fellow David Archuleta fans!
Very Much Off Topic:
Besides David’s surprising and wonderful rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin,’” I have been repeatedly listening to a gem I recently discovered on YouTube. I cannot resist sharing it.
It is a June 1969 performance on the Ed Sullivan show by (not quite) 16-year-old Karen Wyman. Karen’s ex-aunt, who uploaded the performance, describes her as a “young girl, full of excitement, energy and a certain innocence, wanting to share everything good in her with all the audience and boy does she hit them with a blast!”
After the performance, Ed Sullivan gushed, “Karen, you’re just wonderful. I’ve never heard a greater ovation from our audience for any performer than you’ve just received.”
olemr2001: Does anyone know what happened to her? Did she go on to have a good musical career?
marlie7: During 1969-73 Karen Wyman released three albums, but she never got substantial support from the record-buying public. At age 20, she dropped her career and went on with her life -- apparently to raise a family. She seems to have successfully avoided the spotlight for all these years, so that is all I know.
By the way, she did a wonderful version of “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” (from Jesus Christ, Superstar). I prefer her version over Helen Reddy’s and over Yvonne Elliman’s, but I don’t think it is currently available on YouTube.
I love GLEE and am not ashamed of it. Kids are talented. It is music, that’s why I appreciate it. In terms of direction, plot and script, am not surprised of GLEE’s style. It is after all helmed by the team that produces NipTuck.
Cheesy? Let’s just take this for example: Who ever thought that Justin Timberlake would be the Timberlake that we have now when he was still in what’s the name of that boy band? LOL Or how about Johnny Depp of circa 21 Jump Street?
But I have a story re Glee & Don’t Stop Believin. 2 days ago, Mojo Jojo, one of the DJs of the Magic 89.9 — Manila’s official AI radio station, shared his adoration for GLEE and for his obsession for DSB. And he missed the last episode!
So what was the logical next step for me: Send him the complete set of Season 1 + OST (56 trax) aaaaaannnnd the video of David’c cover of DSB. Mojo is nuts about our David! He should be getting the package any minute now
I hope his heart is strong LOL
from a gleek and an archie
JR
ps: done voting, whew!
ps2: I found more pix from SunBowl posted by Gil Mata, one of the band members. They are downloadable from the BLITZKRIEG folder.
Have a nice day/night!
olemr2001 -- Thanks for introducing me to the music of Karen Wyman. It was surprising to hear that voice coming from that face. Vey mature sounding. (Sounds like what some people have said about David. lol) I tried searching for her version of “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and may have found it at:
http://www.ilike.com/artist/karen+wyman/songs
I’m currently at work, and this computer doesn’t have the necessary plug ins to play the music. So, I’ll have to wait until I get home to listen to it.
JR- that’s cool about your local dj. We need as many djs we can get to be fans of David. Pax everyone.
olemr2001 #36, thanks for posting that! Hard to believe she didn’t move on to be famous after hearing how great she was at such a young age.
At the risk of jeopardizing the good will that I established recently with the good folks who run this site, I must, in good conscience, share my reaction to this article.
First of all, whether David watches “Glee” or reruns of “Gilligan’s Island” is not an issue. Neither, I believe, is what the inspiration was for his having sung “Don’t Stop Believing” at the Sun Bowl.It’s all speculation, and everyone is entitled to their fantasy concerning it. He sang it, it was, of course, the best version ever of it. What else is new?
Here’s my reason for this post. The implication that David was
somehow not equal to the question concerning Adam Lambert’s AMA misadventure, and suffered a ” brain short-circuit” due to the subject matter, furthers the “big lie” that David is unsophisticated in these “adult and urbane” matters. In fact, the question was conpletely out of the context and theme of the interview. David did not see the AMAs, and hence, refreshingly, opted not to comment on what he did not see. Unlike the childlike media, David is not shocked by Adam’s artistic freedom (however hideously it manifested on the AMAs), and respects Adam as an artist of different taste. In other words, David might be thinking “Adam kissed a guy on TV. That’s kinda weird for me, but so what?”
The media has decided to make David the “good AI runnerup” and Adam the “bad AI runnerup.” It makes for juicy copy. David does not buy into that crap. He’s above all that, and frankly, so is Adam. The fact that Adam Lambert, or the man (or woman) in the moon, is gay or straight, says nothing of substance about anyone. It just IS, like height, eye color or any other characteristic. David,a young man of 19, gets that already.
David’s brain didn’t short circuit during that interview. The question was too idiotic to show up on on his intellectual radar, that’s all. He politely, and rightly, dismissed the question so the interview could get back to the higher ground it was on.
By the way, I am not anti-gay,nor am I not not anti-Rascal. I am, however, anti-patronizing and/or infantalizing David. I was at two of David’s concerts on this tour. Anyone who still thinks David is a naive “kid” probably didn’t go to any.
Bliss: No, you aren’t jeopardizing any goodwill.
I’m just surprised that there is such deep analysis of this article. I am sure -- very sure -- that is was written quickly with not a lot of analytical intent or subtext. It came out of a quick discussion Rascal and I were having on IM about the videos from the Sun Bowl. He hadn’t seen them and I was posting him links on AIM.
He had seen the Glee episode and I had not, and he wondered (silly man -- don’t do that Rascal) if David might watch the show since it was so coincidental that the show did that song and David did that song -- sort of out of the blue, for us, anyway.
That was it. A wonder, a quick article, and voila, the whole place is stirred up. Don’t read so deeply into each and every word. There was no hidden meaning, intent to disrespect or anything like that. It was just a quick, “I wonder if….”
And I also do remember an interview where David stuttered and stammered for a few split-seconds before answering the Lambert question. I didn’t think anything bad when I read the term “brain short-circuit” anymore than I thought badly when David told us he had a “brain fart”. It doesn’t mean anything, it wasn’t a statement that David wasn’t up to the task. I’d flinch if someone asked me that in the middle of a discussion about MY Christmas album. I think it meant what YOU implied -- that the question came out of the blue and David wasn’t prepared for it and took a split-second to answer. I do think Rascal got the wrong interview on that one, though.
Anyway, how are you? LOL
PS: Has anyone noticed lately that when you go to youtube and search David Archuleta you get tons of David Cook videos mixed in with our David’s? What is up with that? This hasn’t happened to me before about a few days ago.
Marlie — being the keeper of the vid vault so to speak, I meant to post that same observation. It would seem that when you key-in david archuleta, cook vids are included and much to my impatience, they even come 1st. This started in October.
I dunno what kind of meta tagging or search logic YT has employed now, but I think it has something to do with the name “david”. If you do david + archuleta, less cook vids come up — which doesn’t make sense, in terms of standard search parameters.
To simply my cyberlife: I just input ‘Archuleta’
JR: Thanks! I didn’t think of leaving off the word “David”, but that makes sense. It has been frustrating to get the Cook vids, and as you say they are often FIRST! WTF?
Ok so I have read everyones comments…I love everyone that posts here. I love that we can have different opinions and still have someone in common to keep us together…
THANK YOU DAVID ARCHULETA
So I was thinking that maybe because David had a local band backing him and they had to learn 2 of his songs. They told him that he had to sing something that they already knew how to play. LOL just a thought..
gemzone01: I had that exact thought! LOL
gemzone01 -- quite possibly LOL.
But Gil Mata, one of the band members commented on his myspace that he actually very rarely get to play a song that has a lot of open tuned D chords and he was ref to DSB.
Anw, you want if you want to see upclose pix of the band and of course of David, you can check out Gil Mata’s myspace:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=178440849&albumId=2082224
Pix are also downloadable from my updated BLITZKRIEG folder
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=b168764a61c78fdf67cd7f7bd65f7eef738e1def63007bdda4648785df63f216
cutter12, ronaldsf, marlie7, Thanks for your responses regarding Karen Wyman. I had been very reluctant to post that link. It took me several days to build up my courage!
Thanks, cutter12, for the search you did. I do have “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” on vinyl, and some day when I am feeling particularly adventurous and industrious, I may learn how to upload it from my turntable to my mac to my YouTube account. Some day!
By the way, I saw David in concert for the first time in Kansas City last month. I flew there from Mississippi solely for the purpose of attending the concert. That is only the second time in my life I have done such a thing. The first time? It was Sept. 1970, and I flew from Memphis to Boston to hear Connie Francis, when her voice was still young and strong and pristine. Both trips were worth the effort!
Considering that I just mentioned Connie Francis, I thought I would pass along a link to the song that made me her fan.
olemr2001: Wow, my sister is about 8 years older than me and had some Connie Francis “45′s”. Remember 45′s? I used to listen to all my sisters records when she was a teen and I was her pain-in-the-butt little sister. But we did like to sing along together.
Oh, this is the one I remember the most! Where the Boys Are
marlie7, Back in Sept 1970 they didn’t have “meet and greets,” but I was young and naive and insistent enough to believe that I was probably her biggest fan, and I was determined to get backstage and meet her. I got my picture taken with her (boy, she is really short!), but unfortunately because of the backstage lighting it did not turn out well. I also got her autograph!
Wasn’t that familiar with Connie Francis, and when I hear these vids I definitely recognize that distinctive voice! Thank goodness for YouTube!
ronaldsf, I will pass along one of my favorite Connie Francis performances. It is not one of her hits; it is her version of “The Impossible Dream.” If you scroll down the comments on YouTube, you’ll see a good one there from blisskasden.
OT -- Is there an MP3 of the audio used for the Fields of Gold mash-up available somewhere? Thanks.
Just wanted to throw in my two cents about Glee…not the Drama Club but the Glee Club (the show that is). I had the pleasure of being at the People’s Choice Awards last night in LA and sat about ten rows away from the cast of Glee. How fun it was to see them receive their award and then trot out some pizza for the audience ( a plug for DiGiorno…cheesey??) I even ran into the young man who plays his role in a wheel chair on my way to my car. He was being mobbed by fans and signing autographs. They have a great following.
I sure hope that David has seen this show as it is right up his alley. I’d much rather see him in a walk on role in this show than the likes of Miley Cyrus!! If I had had one more concert to go to on the last tour I had intended to ask him about Glee, especially one show in particular. If you haven’t seen the show and want to check out reruns on the web look for the show about the competition between glee clubs. There is one group that is hearing impaired. As they start their song, the main cast slowly starts singing along with them and the end result is more than enlightening. Has Archuleta written all over it. After I saw my first show I was so so about the whole concept. Then I watched the next show and was hooked. Watch Glee, you won’t be sorry.
mikesd: I watched Glee last night for the first time. There were two episodes back to back, so it was a “double feature”. I loved it. It is a drama, a comedy, a sitcom and a musical all in one.
The style reminds me a bit of Boston Legal -- where there is a serious story line and then all sorts of improbably scenarios, lighthearted banter, and then a serious and morally heartening scene or two. Interesting characterization tops it off as a fun and unique show. And the music just makes you want to jump up and dance (okay, don’t even imagine that).
I think David would like the show for many reasons.
I have been a fan of Glee from the 1st episode. Yes, it’s a bit cheesy, but oh so fun, and the music is great. I love Lea Michelle’s voice -- anyone who is as much of a fan of musical theater as I am, can’t help but enjoy the show. Whether David watches the show or not -- who knows? But, it’s not worth all the drama that’s been discussed here.
On another note, Connie Frances’s voice is amazing. I never really listened to her before and didn’t realize she was this talented. Thanks to everyone for the vids.
Oops, didn’t realize my avi was still stuck in the holidays -- must change that!!…LOL
This was just posted, a David-centric footage of his surprise jamming with Brooke, MJohn & Benton. Was this ever nominated in our Archie Award?
LET IT BE & PROUD MARY cr Roxfox1
David knows how to include the audience, and he does it almost every time he performs. He totally connects.
This is one of my favorite Connie songs.
Hi All. Happy 2010!
Interesting discussion. Well, my speculation when I heard DSB at the SunBowl was to think of X Factor winner, Joe McElderry, performances (he actually sang it twice in the show)…it rose in UK charts after his 2 performances -- McElderry also did Journey’s “Open Arms” during the competition. Simon actually gave him a Standing O on the 2nd DSB and also on the OA performance although Simon maintained the songs aren’t well known -- hmmm….maybe not in the UK.
Made me wonder if David followed X Factor -- kinda makes some sense since he came from a reality talent show.
Smart..whomever or whatever is reviving Journey’s music…definitely strikes a deep chord with we baby boomers!
httpv://www.youtube.com/user/TheXFactorUK#p/u/9/YaS8YqRuY8o
If you want to see this without leaving the site:
Thanks for the link, Kizzi. He is quite fantastic looking and has a terrific voice and presence. And it’s so funny… On paper, this kid should make me melt and scream and wanna write blogs. But he just doesn’t. There is really only one David Archuleta to be sure.
Kizzi: Thanks for the link. What a nice voice that kid has -- and he’s a cutie to be sure. And…does Simon have to take credit for everyone? LOL
I think it is so interesting that many of us have speculated on where David got linked to the song Don’t Stop Believing. It came out of nowhere and was such a nice surprise. Your version is as good a guess as any!
Rascal, #64. Yes! “Al Di La” is a long-time favorite of mine. Are you familiar with her performance of “Ho Bisogno di Vederti” at San Remo in 1965?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXq0dj0QOWU
Trying again:
LOL, rascal. My oldest granddaughter is following him and shared his videos with me weekly; she and her class mates (HS freshman) have a crush on him. She says the UK press is very unkind to him. Ah, what the media must love to hate about young men. She tells me he is going to be the next Zac Efron in the USA and signing with Disney. And, you are right, only a few can inspire blogging -- and, a big whew, thank our lucky stars they be far and few between.
Marlie -- thanks for getting the video embedded correctly
I also caught part of Glee last night. It sort of reminds me of of a modernized version of one of my fav movies, The Breakfast Club . In the movie, high school students come to realize that they ‘re all deeper than their respective stereotypes and that the adults shaping their lives aren’t perfect.
I somewhat followed MecElderry on X Factor. He’s very talented but he doesn’t match David’s vocal power. If u look up his version of DLTSGDOM, you’ll see what I mean. Someone I really liked from Canadian Idol a year or so ago was Theo Tams. I wonder where he is now?
After watching the DSB performance by Joe McElderry I decided to U-tube him and he happened to have done “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me,” a duet with George Michael…hmm….Also, there was another finalist on X-factor that did “Angels” with Robby Williams. (Sigh), there’s only one David Archuleta -- just see for yourself.
nina #73, i wasn’t very clear in #72, but I meant to refer people to McElderry’s version of dltsgdom. glad u saw it too. i’m at work and can’t provide the link. i agree w/u, there’s only 1 david & nobody sings that song w/david’s power -- not even elton (well, maybe
).
Olemr2001, thanks for your reference to my Youtube post on Connie Francis. To those of us who grew up in the late ’50s and early ’60s, Connie was THE female singer and hitmaker of that era, and remains one of the very best singers of all time. Her career was suddenly and shockingly derailed when she was sexually attacked in her motel room in, of all places, Westbury, N.Y.,in the mid ’70s. It is so ironic that the site of David’s great triumph a few weeks ago was also the place that was the greatest tragedy for this wonderful and prolific singer. The video of “The Impossible Dream” by Connie is David-esque in its passion and humanity. I can only imagine how great David’s version would be of this classic song.
Marlie, I’m fine , thanks. A little cold to be sure, but nowhere nearly as chilly as in your neck of the woods. I hope all is well with you, too.
Okay, this is the vid of McEldery doing DLTSGDOM:
Not up to David’s version (the real passion is missing)
Ahhhhhhh
“There is really only one David Archuleta to be sure.”…amen!
McEldery is really talented, and he can sing, but can he “sang”, as bebee would say. He kinda seems like a cardboard cutout up there singing to me.
David’s voice just has this quality, the tone, the depth..someone from the UK once described it as “lush.” And don’t even talk about the passion! And last but not least, no one, no one, is as beautiful as he is when they sing!
No idea why he picked DSB, just ecstatic that he did. Brilliant choice. Appealed to youngsters, college crowd, and alumni! And the ballad boy that many remember only from AI stood on that stage and showed he can rock with the best of them!
Sidenote, and no disrespect intended, but caught DC’s national anthem at the KC football game, I believe on the Dec 27th.
No chance beating DA on that one. Not many who can.
After watching the DSB video I’ll agree he’s fun to look at and certainly has talent, but… and it’s a significant but to me, the song doesn’t SOAR as when David sang it. I found the upper range somewhat restricted and he’s not showing creative riffs and runs. So he may be better than his competition but he’s certainly not in David’s class, altho to be fair I should listen to more of his work to make such a definitive judgement. On another note I just watched Josh Groban do the SSB at the bowl game and while he has that theatrical voice that I’ve enjoyed from day one, I’d much rather listen to David’s versions. I didn’t get any connection, which has always been my problem w/ Josh. David always seems to connect from Row 1 to the rafters.
River: “I didn’t get any connection, which has always been my problem w/ Josh. David always seems to connect from Row 1 to the rafters.”
That’s always been my problem with Josh, too. I like his voice, he’s good, no denying that. But, he’s kind of like a wooden doll. Very practiced, I guess, is how it feels to me.
David is just always putting his emotions and heart into every song, and it bursts out of him and into the audience. You can feel it even through TV and video. And in person, well, tears and heart palpitations and soaring joy. No other way to describe it.
When George Michael comes on the scene, there’s a contrast between McEldery and him. George has got a good bit of “soul” himself…
I agree with River I don’t know if it’s fair to evaluate McEldery on this one performance -- it would seem that he would hold up quite well on lighter numbers, and has a nice, bright tone in his voice. But getting “into” this kind of secular “spiritual” (to “sang” a song)? Not many can do it like David.
Those lyrics to “Impossible Dream”… oh my!!! I want to cry!
What the heck? Maybe I’ll lose my official fan certification when I admit this, but I don’t feel any need to defend David’s honor over this light-hearted amusing post.
Glee is so fun! I missed the first show or two--interesting to see the big number from the season premier. Speaking of cheesy, is anyone tuning in to the Biggest Cheese show next Tuesday? lol
Long as we’re listening to other people’s performances of David‘s songs, I’ll throw this one out there. Look out, David--could be some serious competition next Christmas:
http://tinyurl.com/ycq2lft
(Apologies to anyone I already promised I wouldn’t post this!)
Highervibe, your link! LOL!!!
Somebody is truly testing the Lord’s capacity to forgive.
1st time I saw that vid of Joe McElderry -- I said good job! More than good voice, eye-candy and has stage presence. Overall, great performance. Great for x-factor, except that it is not that x-factorish for me.
What’s missing? The rawness? The guileness? That quiet but resolute hunger to reach out? Aside from the thighs (LOL), perhaps the eyes must really have it… And JoeMc just doesn’t do it for me.
You bet there is only one Archuleta factor
Oh, highervibe, I’m cracking up! Your link! I loved the way someone descibed it as starting out like a lounge act and then…..wow. Bwahahahahah
Omyheck highervibe, you kill me!!! For the last couple of days I’ve been laughing pretty hard over at that hilarious site Marly posted in #26 (but first saw it over at SoulDavid; thanks HG!), but this murderous rendition of OHN is just too much! Bwahahahahhaha! *wipes tears* Also, “I don’t feel any need to defend David’s honor over this light-hearted amusing post.” Ditto for me. I was struggling to express myself and you said it in one swift sentence, hahaha!
It is fun reading the various guesses as to how DSB might have been selected to be one of the three songs sung at Sun Bowl. I have no guesses/speculations but desertrat #23 “Being a huge sports fan, I associate DSB with sporting events. It’s a huge arena anthem. Given the demographics of the bowl games, I was actually expecting D to sing a couple of pop songs and a big voice arena anthem from the 1980’s or 90’s” sounds pretty good to me
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Well we don’t know why David sang DSB. Love the speculations. Next time,if someone will have a chance to do a M&G, please ask David about it. He will give us a sincere honest answer. I wish I will be the one to ask the question ( so much for dreaming).
Guys, thanks for those YT videos, my first time to hear Joe. You know what, I have to go back and listen to David to erase Joe’s voice. Sorry Joe, you do have a good voice but not that song please. David owns that song.
Now while we are into comparison, another xfactor video
Angels by ROBBIE Williams AND OLLY MURS thanks to wildrocket1
Angels David Archuleta and Robbie Williams Duet (remix) thanks to Abrra58
or just David
David Top 8 thanks to bonk65
And don’t forget about imagine
LIVE SHOW 1 EOGHAN QUIGG X-FACTOR 2008 IMAGINE thanks to
CharleyBaybeexx.. Listen to the judges…
David singing imagine , Top 20 thanks to Caliiniiqka18
Now listen to the judges
BY the way, I have seen one episode of Glee … it is alright but I don’t have time to watch. quite popular here in Australia.
JR , the reason why we are talking about David Archuleta and not AL or DC or Joe, simply, because he is DAVID ARCHULETA FULL STOP (of course because of the thighs and the tight jeans).
He was asked before, please describe yourself in five words. He said, “My name is David Archuleta.”
Highervibe -- bahahahahahahahahaha! Oh my..really needed that after having an awful day yesterday.
I got a NOT-SO-deserved scolding (an understatement actually)
* a day after my bday,
* on a week I should have been on leave cos it was also the 10th death anniv of my husband (yes he died on my bday…)
* on a week I should be having my car fixed cos a moronic (drunk, no license, no helmet) hit my car while I was entering the gate of my subdivision
* on a week my apartment should have been re-painted
* over a task I wasn’t supposed to do but did anyway just so my boss would have a better presentation cos nobody else thought of preparing in advance!
My boss called me and I even sat next to her with this mega-watt smile: ‘Hi Mam!’. Next thing I knew she was banging the table, shouting invectives at me, when she learned I was ready with a PPT that she could use --
* 2 hours from a project launch,
* 2 hours when she just thought of asking how she will present?
Ok, so what went wrong here?
Ever had that twilight-zone moment? That Ally McBeal fantasy moment? That was my thought process while I can distinctly hear the twilight-zone soundtrack (ti-nginini.. ti-nginini…). Get the pic?
That paved way for my long-time coming hair-cut. You know, have to cut-out the fringes after a bout with a fire-breathing dragon! On the way to the salon I was singing: “I gotta wash dementor out of my hair… gotta wash dementor out of my hair…” (to the tune of South Pacific track) Hahahahaha
So yeah thanks HV. A much welcome relief LOL Thanks a bunch!
Well, I have to tell a story now… all because of Highervibes’ link. A few years ago a friend of mine and I spent a night laughing at youtubes of people singing OH HOLY NGHT. Highervibes’ link was the definite winner of bad OH HOLY NIGHTS. Last year, I made a cd of David’s songs to take to work. It began with some of the Idol songs and then had some of David’s earlier music. The next to last song was Oh Holy Night from David’s younger days. I played the cd thru and was so exicted when I heard Oh HOLY NIGHT begin but to my surprise and great dismay, it was the horrid version! I did not know my friend had downloaded it onto my computer or that I had recorded it on my new favorite cd… It was a rude shock, and it took me a while to explain to my coworkers why I screamed and tore off my headphones. I have yet to listen to that bad cd without being surprised and then laughing. Fool me once…
Emily -- oh that‘s funny!! Thanks for sharing the snafu!
Jr -- {{{hugs}}} Oh dear, seriously bad day! Glad to provide the antidote. Grins back atcha’all!
watched glee on weds for the first time. It was enjoyable entertainment thus I do get this thread, now. In the future, I will follow suit and research before commenting.
Was just wondering, is anyone still caught in the CFTH vortex? All traces of the holidays have been put away for another year except the CD & Billboard mp3′s (thanks JR, those are truly a gift). Can’t stop listening, so have earplugs fixed in place, when appropriate or playing in my car while traveling alone. The cd (from the Billboard mp3′s) played on my Bose or my new Zune HD (yes, true HD listening) reaches deep into my heart. This compilation couldn’t have been named better.
Jackryan, when I read post #89 the song “you had a ‘Bad Day’…” ran thru my mind. I hope today was better and happy birthday!
Fandaforever #92, I’m sorta still in that vortex but I didn’t want to admit it.
For anyone interested, there’s a recently posted “comparative video” blog of Rui Rui Chui; David is included in the comparison.
http://compvid101.blogspot.com/2010/01/riu-riu-chiuguardo-del-lobo.html
desertrat: Thanks for that link! Quite an interesting variety of versions of Riu Riu Chiu. I still like David’s the best
And oh, yeah, I had to play the whole CFTH CD last night. Just needed to hear Ave Maria and a few others once more (for now).
I am actually just starting to enjoy the WinterTour vids in their entirety while uploading them all in my mediafire and burning them in dvds as back-up (apart from the set in my 150gb external drive). It is such a thrill watching him in “action”
Deserrat -- thanks for the link. A great find!
Highervibe -- Thanks am having better days indeed. There are definitely better things to chew on
Like, setting up the surprise bday party for my daughter’s BF. His parents are in Canada and grandparents are in the province. He likes pizza and he will have a 44 in” wide special — I’d like to see his face when he sees that one LOL. It is just hard for me & my kids to prepare when he is almost always around. But the fun is making all the elaborate ruse. His bday was on the 6th but tonight’s the surprise party — so wish us luck!
Have a great evening/day everyone!
“Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance” by David Archuleta is now available for pre-order in amazon.com.
Hard Cover will be released here in Manila on May 2010 — yay!
Rascal, for you and my fellow Glee fans:
Oh look! A close-up, HD vid, no screaming audio of CRUSH @ SUNBOWL cr AdelynB
Just my two cents’ worth on the Great Glee Debate.
The DSB video was posted on Dec. 23 and it has almost 800,000 views! Not sure where this was filmed. Italy? Apparently Glee was loved the world over? Glee’s cover of DSB was a top song in I-tunes last fall due to the popularity of the show and Journey’s own version was charting too as a result it. As a mother of two teenagers, I know the song is very popular among the younger generation because of Glee. David had said he was a student of the charts. Now that he is in the music industry, we have to believe he knows what’s popular with his peers. Whether he watches the show or not, I am not surprised he picked the song to sing in the football game. Bubbly or Fields of Gold wouldn’t quite work. 
hi tdc! you may enjoy reading this – i sure did…
JANUARY 8, 2010 4:06PM
Beyond 15 minutes of American Idol Fame
15 of the Show’s alumni who may have careers to stay.
David Archuleta (2008 Season Seven, 2nd Place)
At age 12, Archuleta entered the world of TV talent competitions, winning the junior vocals division of “Star Search 2″. After recovering from a bout of vocal chord paralysis, he took the plunge into the idol world at the tender age of 16. His pristine vocals soon won over a devoted teen audience, along with a good share of older fans as well. His self-titled debut album went Gold, and he scored a huge hit single with “Crush”. Starting out as a tour opener for Demi Lovato, he recently launched his own successful tour of mid-size theaters in support of his brisk-selling holiday album “Christmas From The Heart”. Archuleta is also a recipient of a Nickelodeon “Teen Choice Award” as well as an ALMA Award for “Rising Male Star”. Time will tell if his teen audience will stick with “Archie” for the long-term, but with one of the better male voices ever to come out of idol, our bets are on his survival in the industry.
http://open.salon.com/blog/jayelle_hartley/2010/01/08/beyond_15_minutes_of_american_idol_fame
JR #89, wow a fire-breathing dragon! That’s the worst! Sorry about the undeserved pain, but I’m glad things are better today. And Happy Belated Birthday girl! I hope the surprise party you are scheming with your daughter is a big success!
gg, thank you as always spreading the good stuff!
Actually the first time I heard the song and remembered it was when it was sung by Joe in Xfactor. He sings it very well. David is much more saavy about what is going on in music than we are. It is hard for me to imagine though that after being in 2 singing competitions he did not check out xfactor at sometime during the competition especially since it is a Simon Cowell production and we know he respects the man. I am sure he has probably checked out Glee also as his friends have to talk about it. I am just delighted that Joe another crooner has met with people’s favor. I am so tired of listening to pop songs that just give me a headache and seem more noise than music. I am hoping that there is a change on the way and talent rather than performance is going to take over music again. David and Joe are a great way for it to begin.
emily #90, that’s funny though I’m sure it wasn’t to you at first LOL! Of all songs! Eeeeks!
YJFanofDavid: That was great! I just love those “impromptu” train station dances. Thanks for posting it!
ggdoorsfan: Oh, I love that review of David -- especially this but with one of the better male voices ever to come out of idol, our bets are on his survival in the industry. Ya think?
JR #98 -- Thank you! Are there more? (running to check youtube)
Just curious and off topic, but I’ve been voting on the Tweeter Vote Wall Contest BEST AMERICAN IDOL EVER on http://tweeter.faxo.com/Best_American_Idol_Ever and I just can’t believe Glambert has so many more devoted fans that it seems virtually impossible for David to beat him. I know, I’m probably out of touch thinking MY idol is it and that’s that, but I was tracking the increase of votes for David and AL (since they’ve been #1 and #2 for the last few days) and AL gets a larger number of votes every 20 minutes consistently. Though David caught up quite a bit, it seems like there is no way he can beat him at the rate it’s going. Senseless voting? Probably. AL continues to get a tremendous amount of exposure so realistically it’s no surprise more people would be inclined to vote for him, but still… arrrgg.
If you guys thought highervibe’s link was funny, you’re gonna love this!
This guy’s real talented:
ronaldsf #106, that has got to be one of the funniest videos i’ve ever seen! thx for the laugh.
ronalsf: OMg, i can’tdecide if the guy is sincere or if it is a total spoof! It is atrocious!!! LOL
I wouldn’t be too upset over that voting poll vermeer. That site has done numerous polls about the idols, David won Mr. Twitteruniverse from them, and the consensus of David’s fan sites are that one isn’t worth bothering too much over. Though it is hard to see David coming in behind anybody, I take comfort that David is leading/won on several polls at other sites- zap2it, Peoples Choice, BBC co. UK to name a few. And has won over Lambert on two big polls, That Men’s online magazine where they did a full page layout of the winner and the Teen Choice Awards. (Yep, I confess, I vote on all those silly polls also.) ;P
cutter, I had a feeling it was one poll fan sites may be ignoring because after some early postings about it, there was no call to go vote on it for days. I just got caught up in it somehow. I knew someone would set me straight
. Thanks! I imagine we vote for the same reasons, which is not just to see him come out a victor over the others kind of thing, but more for the potential that it could lead to more buzz for him if he won, even if it may be a silly poll sometimes. Thanks again, I’m glad I asked.
Cutter and vermeer: I vote on those silly polls, too. I just can’t help myself
Marlie7 @ Vermeer- I find it quite humorous that we are admitting to our obsession about online polls on a guilty pleasure thread.