The only thing I have to say is to quote JR:

“he’s young enuff to be my son, he is young enuff to be my son….

~marlie7

Join us in watching the countdown to #1!  Last night around midnight Something ‘Bout Love was released on iTunes and at 1:30 AM was tracking at #117 on the iTunes Pop Chart.  15 minutes later, it was tracking at #75. Overnight the song continued to rise and at this writing sitting at #44 on the Pop chart, and broke the #100 level on the Overall Music chart to place #99 at 8:30 AM.

Keep watching and post results below – when David reaches #1, let’s party!

…from pop prince to soul diva to Texas two-step, all wrapped up neatly and smart in one summery bubble that should bounce awfully easily out of cars and convenience stores all summer long.

Read the entire Rascal review here.

Click to listen (but go buy!):

Something ‘Bout Love

Sometimes I think David knows what we know. He knows how much we see in him. He knows that his sophistication makes us forget that he is a teenager and expect too much from him. And he lets us know he knows by giving us that look, but only every once in a while, and thereby, of course, proving that all of our outsized expectations of him are entirely justified and absolutely true. I sound like Orly when I say that David is nothing but a tease. Alas, I am resigned to the fact that it will be years before I hear him sing “Isn’t It a Pity” and “So Easy to Love,” and the Jimmy Webb catalog, and Elton John. But in the meantime, I’ll take this pic, and interpret it to mean, “patience; there’s a lot more to come.”

– Rascal

From www.davidarchuleta.com:

Hey Everyone,

We’d like to announce a date change on the release of David’s new single. It will now be available everywhere on July 20th, not the 13th. The change was made because David wants to give his fans WAY more than just a single, and needed an extra week to do it, but trust us it will be worth it.

On July 20th, right here on the site, you will be able to pre-order David’s brand new, upcoming album! When you pre-order you’ll be able to receive “Somethin ‘Bout Love” as an instant download, but that’s not all. Also on the 20th, you’ll be able to pre-order a very special fan edition of David’s new album! We’ll give you all the details on what it is soon!

So, instead of just a single, you’ll be getting the whole package! Stay tuned for the big day, and in the meantime, check out the single artwork for “Somethin’ Bout Love” right here!

And the photo on the single – good lord, they finally got it right! More than right – it’s “Dreamy David”.  Lovely!

~marlie

Contents
01 Interviews & special coverage
02 Fan videos on the book signing frenzy
03 Pictures!

Interviews & special coverage

DA Interview w/ KVVU Fox5, Nevada (July 06, 2010)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3we0hLdpwt4

02 Fan videos on the book signing frenzy

DA singing CRUSH & ANGELS acapella thanks to brandibunn1

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSXwp2gfS70

DA talking before CRUSH thanks to azacc460

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBNLqQfdtNQ

DA singing CRUSH HD thanks to justmellowdee

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8Rtfh9Bas

DA talking before ANGELS thanks to azacc460

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRkU8rZtRMw

DA singing ANGELS acapella HD thanks to azacc460

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5T4d5pNTKQ

DA singing ANGELS acapella HD thanks to justmellowdee

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKH5QlIMZnM

DA singing ANGELS acapella thanks to hannicad

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OWf6Rkjf4

03 Pictures!

01 Pix from Vegas News
02 oceanUP Photogallery: David Archuleta Desert Book Store Vegas
03 JustJared: Deseret Book Signing!
04 Blaykee’s Pix
05 Twitpics by hushbench
06 DavidArchuletaFan92 slideshow

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSxVJJgy1IQ

NEW: FULL-LENGTH VERSION AT DAVIDARCHULETA.COM!

http://www.davidarchuleta.com/news/listen-something-bout-love-now

Oh. My. Gosh. It’s here.

David has just sent out a message via Twitter and to those who get his text-message updates, that a preview of his next single can now be heard at his hotline, (801) 386-8196.

It’s hard to pass final judgment when the audio is so poor, but if first impressions are any indication, the song sounds like it can be a hit and that it will satisfy the fans. It’s got an upbeat pop vibe, it’s catchy, David’s vocals are front and center, and it has a nearly Zero Gravity-like energy. Most of all, something about David’s vocal communicates the full feeling of joy mixed with pain that love brings: “Something ’bout love just breaks your heart… woah oh oh oh….”

NEW! High-quality 30-second snippet at FMQB: 30-second clip

Give it a listen:

Here’s a link to good-quality MP3, captured by MJ’s Big Blog.

Given that this preview is only a taste of the fully-mastered studio version in all its glory, this has gotten me not only salivating but also bouncing off the walls in a frenzy.

So… WHAT DO YOU THINK?

It has literally been months since we’ve had the pleasure of seeing, in person or on video, a full concert by David. We have all been whining, longing, aching, begging and generally feeling deprived of our favorite songs, the hunkerdown, and a growl or two.

Fans have been scouring youtube looking for any new video of David in concert – perhaps one by a fan that just didn’t get to uploading until the drought caused them to remember the video still on their camera from Atlantic City in November or Hershey in August.

Recently we’ve been treated to some fabulous, gorgeous (I’m fan girling), incredible a cappella versions of Lean on Me, I’ll Be, God Bless the Broken Road, and a stunning rendition of The National Anthem. The drought seemed to be getting a few sprinkles, a shower or two, and now, perhaps a good soaking rain with tonight’s conert at BYU’s Hart Auditorium.

It’s time….we’re ready…. we’re begging!  A single in July, and the CD in (potentially) September – maybe a tour is right around the corner. Oh, for a heavy downpour of David Archuleta LIVE!

So….as for tonight …. is everyone ready?  Everyone excited and filled with crazy anticipation?  Wondering what David will sing?  Wondering what those “surprises” will be that he mentioned in a recent interview?  Me, too!

We’ll be posting videos, tweets, twitpics and anything else we find as soon as possible tonight, so stay tuned!

~marlie7

Contents
01 Interviews & special numbers
02 Fan videos on the book signing frenzy
03 Pictures!

INTERVIEWS & SPECIAL NUMBERS

DA Book Signing @ Deseret Book, Rexburg, ID

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqG9M-Ihv_A

Part 1 -- BYU-ID Interview: Talks About COS

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6oDqNv7fFw

Part 2 -- BYU-ID Interview: Talks About Idaho Fans & New Album

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACY1j6E5U6k

Part 3 -- BYU-ID Interview: Talks About Music & Religious Influence on his Career

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXmGfzr6Pqg

Parts 1-3 -- BYU-ID Interview: Books, Fans, New Album, Music & Faith

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfX2MyPgl7Q

Part 4 -- BYU-ID Interview: Talks About Interesting Experiences w/ Fans

www.youtube.com/watch?v=29726QotTRY

Part 5 -- BYU-ID Interview: Talks About his Future Plans

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7OkFa3kK8

DA Interview with Local News 8 of KIFI ABC Idaho Falls, ID

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4vgX-B1gL4

DA Interview with KIDK EyeWitness News

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1elZmr64B1E

DA @ Spirit Week BYU-Idaho -- CONCERT & BOOK SIGNING PIX

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvBtiKcn5Es

DA @ Spirit Week BYU-Idaho -- GREETS EAGER FANS

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqG9M-Ihv_A

DA @ Spirit Week BYU-Idaho -- CONCERT A SUCCESS!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SikNiFro4k

DA @ Spirit Week BYU-Idaho -- CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1XIO0c0Wo

DA @ Spirit Week BYU-Idaho -- CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS (SPANISH ed)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBCfp8Ul1XA

FAN VIDEOS ON THE BOOK SIGNING & CONCERT FRENZY

DA @ Book Signing thanks to frejul10

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yodRzYrmX50

DA @ Book Signing thanks to 2bmeagain2005

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccOmLK-Z2EI

DA @ Book Signing thanks to jwipe

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhzxgAzTdho

PICTURES!

01KIFI ABC Idaho Falls
02 KIDK Facebook
03 Jul’s Twitpic
04 Renata’s PhotoReflect
05 jenleighbarry’s smugmug

Credits: Group photo to JohnAF and Solo pic to israeliarchie

Contents
01 Interviews & special coverage
02 Fan videos on special performance & the book signing frenzy
03 Pictures!

INTERVIEWS & SPECIAL COVERAGE

01 Special Feature News by BYUDN (HD) cr jr4djma

www.youtube.com/watch?v=065nJCGmdgU

FAN VIDEOS ON BOOK SIGNING FRENZY

02 Continuous footage from entrance to CRUSH, LOM acapella cr jessicasluckystars

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuWTnP-5P6s

03 Continuous footage from CRUSH, LOM acapella & book signing cr CrayonsAreCoolio

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7aDCSr3ajc

04 David’s entrance cr Morrisseys7thFriend

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1VFWyw3wo0

05 CRUSH (HD) cr EvelynFOJG

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQQ3KbUfA8k

06 CRUSH (close-up) cr lobenally32

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSQv5seVM0

07 CRUSH cr Morrisseys7thFriend

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENOlYCdhGB8

08 CRUSH UPFRONT, GREAT AUDIO cr alexaslaughter

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFRHcHNB6Bs

09 CRUSH cr ilovelife

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r46ghLK7BI

10 CRUSH & Arrival cr stidwell53

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-UsRNlGtFM

11 LEAN ON ME acapella (HD) cr EvelynFOJG

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CizM502Bw7U

12 LEAN ON ME acapella (closeup) cr lobenally32

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSQv5seVM0

13 LEAN ON ME UPFRONT, GREAT AUDIO cr alexaslaughter

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UkbjXwHXdk

14 Book signing (HD) cr ShelleyFOD

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXf0ibcN7GU

15 Book signing cr stidwell53

www.youtube.com/watch?v=69kBpCQcYjY

16 DA talking in Spanish (HD) cr ShelleyFOD

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N446qCdD8FI

PICTURES!
01 Anny’s Blog
02 Snarkies’ Orem Liveblog
02 Annie’s YFrog
03 John AF’s Twitpix
04 Carlen’s twitpic

More to come!

Contents
01 Interviews & special coverage
02 Fan videos on the book signing frenzy
03 Pictures!

INTERVIEWS & SPECIAL COVERAGE

01 Interview with Good Things Utah (HD) cr JR4DJMA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlrHZoCFezs

02 Interview w/ Fox 13 News (HD) cr JR4DJMA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHwpYXIBjdA

03 KSL’s Full Coverage of DA’s SLC Performance -- CRUSH & GBTBR cr jr4djma

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtMJw7Ro9XA

04 KSL’s Full Coverage of DA’s SLC Book Signing cr jr4djma

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHOomeAy-Jw

FAN VIDEOS ON BOOK SIGNING FRENZY

05 Greeting fans at Deseret Book SLC cr pattycake

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MjY3RCgHwo

06 Performs outside Blue Lemon SLC! cr scarredknee

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGhCd9GyD5Q

07 Performing CRUSH HD cr pattycake

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QV5tQIDy28

08 Performing CRUSH UPCLOSE cr LuisMata

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdB177W8jyU

09 Performing CRUSH cr ziffle77

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGZZHhoW6sE

10 Performing CRUSH cr StarryNites

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C69YX1B1voc

11 Performing CRUSH cr BetsysView

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3SXNwpnV3Q

12 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road acapella (HD) cr pattycake

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P0eHK_-D3s

13 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road acapella UPCLOSE cr 15263457689

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IQTbzoDA-E

14 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road acapella UPCLOSE cr LuisMata

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zs0zLQIsa4

15 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road acapella cr ziffle77

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYprr_-cJdE

16 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road cr StarryNites

www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-S796SBX9g

17 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road cr ShelleyFOD

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbgBWQUGMUo

18 Cover of Rascal Flatt’s God Bless The Broken Road cr EvelynFOJD

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnilbAzf87U

19 Book Signing cr pattycake

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h63rQ_-CZ7Q

20 DA’s Message to Elder Christopher Morgan in Chile cr cundickboys

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuoxIbLtjMU

PICTURES!
01 Fox13 Gallery
02 Deseret News Gallery
03 Examiner’s Slideshow
04 ShelleyFOD’s Twitpic
05 JoanieFOD’s Twitpix

More to come!