Did IT really ALL happen? David Archuleta in Manila for 38 days – acting, singing, modelling and everything else in between? I feel like am just waking from a wonderful dream….

Given that his 2-year hiatus from his showbiz career is set looming in the near horizon, spending that much time outside his home turf is nothing short of amazing – and puzzling to most.

Trust TheArchuletor

But the set of opportunities and collateral benefits generated from David’s latest and longest stay in Manila dispelled all anxieties about his decision. The stream of appearances and extent of exposure is like manna from heaven for fans who are already bracing for his long absence. And what David has achieved in all these 38 days in the Philippines is something all of us should be proud of.

And the HAAAARDWORK! The effort he dedicated to make those 38 days matter, I cannot even… I have seen it upclose. Have talked to people who worked with him. I have covered almost all major events. Just for the sheer passion of making things happen in the best possible way and accomplishing SO much in the time he had chosen to spend here — my hats off, David.

Sure, at the start, the news about the acting part was a bit iffy to most fans. Let’s face it, we have known David to be the master musician. But as an actor? In a mini-series at that, that could possibly rival the gripping angst, over-the-top melodramas and unbelievable twists and turns you usually find in Mexican or Asian telenovelas? (and that’s why they are that popular worldwide!)

Fast forward and here we are, all mesmerized and hooked into following the live streaming of Nandito Ako – even if majority of us do not understand half of what’s happening on screen, LOL.

Then consider the OPM album, the PyroPalooza guesting, then the Bench endorsements… WHEW!

But am getting ahead of myself.

Am writing this hours after David left Manila. You’ve seen the Send-Off of Well Wishers. You’ve seen the TeamAirport welcome. And I – along with my partners in crime in Archuleta Philippines – Kricket, Lorma and Naree – have tried to bring you as much coverage of David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila (DAJIM) 2012.

What’s left are the BTS stories and shenanigans… Oh we have TONS! So please allow me some indulgence as I go back and reminisce where it all began…

When Josh Bradley Invaded Manila

With the official confirmation from the man himself, Filipino Archies started preparatory work for David’s arrival. LOL, we all know the drill by heart. Reconnect with contacts, rally the troops, and marshal resources for a grand airport welcome! Now, I know that a lot of international fans are incredulous at how we can get some information that fast and that solid! I also understand that some of what we do here cannot literally be done in some places. Well, I suppose that’s why it is [enter shameless plugging here] “More Fun Here in the Philippines”!

Pushing the Envelop, Spreading the Love

One of the things that I learned in life: there is really no harm in asking! Like I knew I would get VIP access for his arrival, thanks to a guardian angel that will forever be not named. But then I thought, we may not have the same chance again… a lot can happen in two years…

So I pushed my luck and asked if it were possible to have more VIP slots, primarily so I can have some of the hard working Archies share the VIP access experience. So at 1st, I was given five (5) slots. Then my forever favorite girl, Kricket of Archuleta Philippines had this brilliant idea to raffle off one slot to the general fanbase, use it as incentive to pump up online voting for WAIT MV @MYXph. Genius, right? So that became the 2nd reason to optimize the opportunity — and ended up getting seven (7) precious slots!

Aileen, the winner of the Grab Your VIP Access Promo had her dream come true that day!

At the VIP Lounge with Jasmine & Eula, the 4 AP Archies who helped Team Airport this year + the VIP promo winner (not in the pix: Naree who was taking he pix & myself cos I was talking with Perci at this time)

In the Wee Hours of the Morning

There were other Archies I would have loved included in the VIP group but the timing of David’s arrival put a damper on some Archies’ plans. I mean, how do you tell your parents or kids or spouse about getting up early and trooping to the airport. Here’s an example of an imaginary conversation with an Archie go-getter:

Archie: Dear, am heading out very early tomorrow…
Family: Why? And how early? (looking suspicious now)
Archie: To welcome DA… Time: Ooooh, about 3 or 4am… (making furtive glances…)
Family: Let me get this straight: so you go to NAIA, at an ungodly hour to welcome David.
Archie: Yuuuup
Family: But you really, actually DON’T MEET him, right?
Archie: Maaaaybe… So what’s your point?

(Chuckling) Somehow, somewhere that exchange may have happened. Buuuut, am not saying which household

Given David’s ETA, that means most Archies will be trooping to the meeting place (Wendy’s, right Kari?!) as early as 3am. So we didn’t expect too many Archies to join us – two vans at the most. But on the eve of David’s arrival, the request to join came pouring in, which brought the total count to 85 pax, requiring 5 vans!

Anna (@ascphil) and Lorma (@lorms) and the car rental (LOL) scrambled for more vehicles pronto, especially since I needed the vehicle details for the special vehicle pass. I was just able to arrange for 3 vehicles earlier. And we were to add 3 more for security clearance — at the last minute?!

But everything else went like clockwork. For last minute preparation, the Team Airport movers spent the night at Lorma’s pad. And we girls had some fun

Naree & I were the advance party. We left for the airport at 4am and the rest of the girls went to Wendy’s to meet the rest of the Team Airport contingent.

NAIA 2 – An Archie’s Paradise

Let me tell you, if I could only request David which terminal he should use every time he visits, let it be NAIA 2 please! Like it was built to support an Archie’s dream! (1) easily navigable from immigration to exit; (2) VIP Room almost viewable from the the hall walk-way & curb; (3) Greeter’s Area right in front of VIP Lounge and (4) most understanding security group!

Security assisted us in every way possible. Our group was properly endorsed as all security personnel had a list of the vehicle details and my name. The parking space allotted to us were exactly where David will come out.

After securing our passes, Naree & I were immediately ushered to the VIP Room so we had plenty of time to relax. While Naree and I were fixing the banners inside the VIP, Eula & Jasmine came in. Naree decided to stay in the VIP Room and befriended a couple of people in Jasmine’s & Eula’s
& entourage. Me, I set off to meet the Team Airport contingent. As the vans rolled in, I opened each van, greeted the Archies and ushered them to where we were allowed to line up. While organizing, press people swooped on them and took their respective coverage of Team Airport

My hats off to the NAIA 2 Security personnel. Thank you for the wonderful treatment the fans received. Once again, thank you dear sweet friend-who-shall-not-be-named for all the help!

My Conversation w/ Perci as we Wait for David

At 5:55, the airport blared the good news. David’s plane finally landed! Suddenly the atmosphere changed – became electrically charged. I decided to go out and talk once more to Team Airport. Lorma, Ferj and I discussed the tactic for videotaping. So Lorma handled the UStream on behalf of Archuleta Philippines while Ferj and I tagged team for the video recording, making sure different angles were caught.

I positioned myself in the immigration gate to wait for David. Then I noticed that I was standing side by side with Perci, VP for TV5′s Creatives & Entertainment. Serendipity? What else can I do but talk to him! Here’s a gist of our exchange:

PressCon – You see at that point, we had no idea how we could get attend the presscon. So I asked Perci if we can we be allowed access. I mentioned that Archuleta Philippines which covers anything David, is the lead for Team Airport and am a blogger for an international fan site – and that should count for being with the press, right? Result: I got invited and got three slots for Archuleta Philippines Thanks Perci!

Interesting bit after he approved of the access, he whispered back, “Just help us from the fan war, ok?” I needed time to take that in. Now, where would he get such an idea? This was the first time we met and the only Archies he had met so far, that I know of, were those involved with the TV5 Online interviews. As far as I know, Naree and Lorms weren’t able to talk to him…

UPDATE: who could forget this?

TRIVIA: Still waiting for David, this guy came out of immigration and out loud told to no one in particular “He is there. The kid is there. I sat next to him….” I wonder who was he referring to, LOL. Oi, we know of course

As soon as David appeared in the horizon, the surroundings changed yet again. Somehow it reminded me of antlers, all standing in attention when they sense something coming. And when he emerged from immigration, one had to ask: how the heck could anyone look that refreshed after a 16-hour flight?! No offense to the guy who declared he sat next to him but the latter had jetlag written all over him. But David? Noooooooo. All smiles, all fluffy hair and all international heartthrob to behold!

Thank you to local Archies — from Archuleta Philippines, Pinoy Archies, Archienoys, Architects and all other Archies from different fan groups – for pulling together to make a grand welcome for our guy

Just a side note: A day before David’s arrival, I learned that someone was campaigning against the Team Airport effort. I was told that this person claimed that it was useless and a waste of time because the Archies do not even see David for more than a minute. That it was best that they do not join anymore. Funny thing is that you see this person lording it over during the airport welcome. Well, what can I say except that there are some people who really don’t get it. That at times, it is not about us… right?

The PressCon and A Surprise Fan Session

From NAIA, we proceeded to EDSA Shang to attend the presscon. On the way there, people kept texting us where we were. Found out people were starting to converge at EDSA Shang, like the vans literally followed David’s car, LOL. Well, the arrangement was for the vans to take Team Airport back to the meeting place or alight at any point in EDSA that was convenient for them. So I had to tell them that they needed to go home.

Meanwhile, Naree was on the driver’s seat as we were enroute to Shang. The girl was driving while spazzing. Yet, it was taking us forever to get to Shang cos she kept on letting all the cars pass us by! I said “Naree! We may not make it to the presscon! And she was, “♬ La-la-la-la-la♪”. Repeatedly I sang “♪ ♫ Am trying to be like Jesus…♬ ♪” while Naree went her merry-driving-way!

Last month, I uploaded a video of the presscon, totally forgetting that I have the other half unposted. I have split that video into two parts which you can find below. (Part 3 is the original video posted in January.)

PART 1 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 2 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 3 – 1st PressCon in Manila

So that completes my documentation of the 1st presscon David attended during his more than one-month stay in the Philippines.

But that’s again, getting ahead of the biggest surprise that I got that day. While waiting for us to be called into the presscon (Yes! Naree & I made it with hours to spare, LOL), I got an interesting call from TV5 informing me that David wanted to meet the Team Airport movers after the presscon. Naree and Lorma got separate invitations to meet David for their participation with TV5′s online interview.

Still in shock, Naree and I called a couple more Archies who helped with Team Airport but could not be included with the NAIA VIP. You can just imagine how rattled we all were with the turn of events! I mean, I couldn’t thank Perci enough for allowing us to attend the presscon but to even get the golden opportunity of meeting David that early into his Manila journey? PRICELESS!

Re-posting that impromptu fan session below, in case anyone missed it -

Moreover, Myk of TV5 offered to videotape the event for me or take pictures for me, so I could join the group. But I decided to do it myself. Told Myk that I’d rather that others get their chance to have their pictures taken with David. I got that wonderful opportunity during the 2010 round table presscon. I’d like to onpass the thrill of that experience to others. That was the whole point of bringing in as much Archies that we could to various events. And this was one of the best times ever!

The group’s initiative to livestream and ask David to give a shout out to international fans at the airport and during the fan session were moments that made the events of David’s 1st first day in Manila a real-time global experience.

Seven minutes of pure, unadulterated bonding moment with David Archuleta, shared worldwide. HEAVEN!

Hello everybody! Hope you’d been enjoying just my answering questions!

LOL. Shouldn’t David know by now that he could just ramble all day and we’ll still be enthralled?

Starting and Ending the Day with a Clear Purpose

Immediately after the special fan session, Naree and I looked for one of the TV5 executives to discuss some possible fan activities for David.

Now it can be told that Archuleta Philippines and ARCH (Angels Reaching Out w/ Caring Hearts) were planning to pay David a tribute. We didn’t know if this would even be possible because we had to assume David’s schedule would be hectic. All we knew was that we have a message to deliver, we have TV5′s willingness to listen and we really, really wanted to give back something to David while he was here. So what do we have to lose by trying to suggest or asking for a chance?

On Naree’s initiative, details were discussed and it was agreed that Naree will submit a formal proposal to TV5.

It was a good thing that the proposal was discussed at an early stage. Because the succeeding days proved to be quite hectic! The first week were marked by a harried pace of David building the foundation for Josh Bradley. From promo photoshoots, recording of the OST, story conference and 1st day of shooting – you’d be amazed where David gets his stamina.

You can take a peek of TDC’s documentation of David’s 1st week in Manila in the following threads:

lnternational Heartthrob David Archuleta: Back in Manila!

David Archuleta – Day 02 in Manila: The JOSH Journey Begins…

Day 03 – A Day of Rest for David Archuleta: But the Media Buzz Continues

David Archuleta: Lights! Camera! Action! Day 04 – First Day of Shooting & Beyond

So, we started Day 01 of DAJIM 2012 (David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila) with a purpose. We ended it with the same gusto and spunk. Sometimes, all it really took was simply asking. At times, we also needed to push the envelop A lot of dreams and wishes were fulfilled on this day alone. And we learned a lot more things to brace for in the coming days as David plunged straight into the world of Josh Bradley.

Not a shabby start, right? And a Friday the 13th at that!

Let me end this with a Week 1 Recap in action –

from Paparazzi on 22 January 2012

from theofficialarchuleta YT channel

from TV5

~ jackryan4DA

PS – Watch out for BTS tales part 2, as I take on #FollowArchuleta LITERALLY – stories of our Week 2 shenanigans as we track down mall tours, tapings, shootings, bloopers, comedy of errors and what have you’s… all for the love of Josh, I mean David!

… one large aspect about following David’s career includes the relationships developed through fan interactions. The fan community has truly become an extended family and I am grateful for the friendships I’ve cultivated. In my off-line activities, I lead a very busy life with a professional job that is frequently stressful and totally cerebral. I truly treasure the fan community that has given my life another necessary outlet of joy and fun.

- Freofan, An Evening of Joy: David Debuts Band in Myrtle Beach

To be a part of the David Archuleta fan community is indeed some kind of experience. It has served as a veritable refuge for a lot of Archies.

Some Kind of Wonderful

Found yourself temporarily isolated from families and friends who are unable to appreciate or even begin to understand your fascination with David? Go to a David fansite and immediately you feel better. In fact you heave a sigh of relief discovering you’re sane and not alone with the cra-zeh-ness. Suddenly you find that all is well with the world, right?

Who would have thought that by merely following an artist, you would reap friends beyond your own borders and establish virtual spazz-mates, like you have known each other for a lifetime?

Or that you find yourself sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings about a young man who has enthralled millions with his music – with people you have never even met!

And then you rely on and are thankful for people who would share stories, recorded footage of his performances or glorious photographs — people who sacrifice their personal experience just so a whole lot more can enjoy David as if they were there with him.

What about the heartwarming stories on the generosity of Archies being spread across cities and continents to help out other Archies with their ODD? The help can run the gamut of so many forms — from CD/DVD/book gifting, to memorabilia sharing or concert ticket sponsoring or even air mileage sharing!

However, for every upside, there is a downside. Consider these:

• What if there are Archies who have the penchant for spreading rumors for their own enjoyment, cyber-bullying and ridiculing other Archies on subjects they have no business of?
• What if a couple of fans use the name and resources of an established fan group to advance a fan activity and when finally securing the much sought after activity, make it secret, create its own club and exclude the very same established group from participating from it?
• What if there is a fan club who sells materials from other people’s work? And that the owners of the materials have no knowledge of such merchandising?
• What if there are Archies who are skilled in twisting information with unsuspecting Archies to make others look bad?
• And what if all of these “what ifs” are associated with a single group who claim to represent the Archies even to David’s Team, who they are wooing for a project?

Am sure you will ask – WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

Kindness, Honesty as the Ultimate Currency

For me, the prime currency running within this community is kindness and honesty. Having David as the crux of our fandom seems to require that, right?

You go to another country just so you can see David perform live – not knowing anyone personally – and BAM! You are given a warm welcome, treated like a family member and have the time of your life because you are among “your people” LOL.

You share a little of what you know about some technical stuff online and SWOOSH! People you do not even “talk to” on a regular basis suddenly send you tokens and gifts!

It is not all paradise of course. Like any organization or family, we have our “misadventures”.

If there are misunderstandings, they are threshed out as sane and responsible adults. In private. If you make a mistake, you take corrective measures carefully keeping everyone’s dignity still intact. Hopefully.

So fan sites and fan bases co-exist cordially. This is what I have witnessed for the past three years.

But since we come from different backgrounds and persuasions, entwined by our love for David and his artistry, then there is indeed that chance of falling into a false sense of security with the fandom.

For if the above “what ifs” actually transpired, then having David as an artist and a person to emulate does not necessarily translate to Archies being like-minded and kindred spirits.

And IF we indeed have this situation, should the community care? Should other Archies be alarmed? Is there anything that should be done in the 1st place? Do we just let time heal the hurts? Risk the misunderstandings and misinformation fester and damage people’s reputation based on ill-talks? Or do we just pray and hope for the best?

If we regard this fan community as an extended family, how do we deal with such scenarios if they come to pass?

My take is that if there are personal animosities among the Archies (and am sure there are in every fanbase!), that cannot be helped. But the friction should not spill into David’s business. Moreover, I will take exception when actions – especially those that involve pulling a fast one over another fan club – are done deliberately and that further actions are made with malice and with an abject sense of propriety or decency.

Thank you ODD Enablers!

I am sure that a whole lot more of kindness and just deeds go untold and are not made public. They are the unseen generosity that do not expect any ROI, except for the simple joy it delivers for both the giver and the recipient. I hope we get to learn more of these exemplary acts.

So for these unsung heroes or shall we say ODD enablers (chuckles), my esteemed regard and appreciation!

Meanwhile, what do you think of the foregoing? I look forward to your feedback as I leave you with this old poem from Netherlands (author unknown).

What if nobody really cared, would you still do what you do?
What if nobody had a big fancy car, would you still struggle to get one?
What if religion would not exist, would you still believe?
What if life was only a game, would you still play safe?
What if the world was not about you, would you still think so?
What if you were in love with an animal, would you become a vegetarian?
What if nobody had designer clothes, would you pay so much for yours?
What if mankind had destroyed the planet, would you feel sorry too?
What if you were meant to die this morning, would you be grateful for today?
What if everybody was equal, who should we discriminate?
What if your life was a bucket, would you still fill it with unhappiness and complains?
What if everything came in drops, would you catch the poisonous ones on purpose?
What if you only lived once, would you still wait?
What if it is all over, before you really started?
What if you know, but you don’t act?
What if you knew, but you didn’t act?

Sunshine seems to follow David Archuleta. Or is it the other way around – that David brings sunshine wherever he goes? Cos that was surely the case when he was here in Manila.

July being known as a typhoon month in these parts, Manila Archies were a bit concerned. But upon David’s arrival on the 17th, the lovely Manila skies opened up to greet him with the warmest of all reception. And as you can see in the July weather calendar below, it stayed that way throughout his visit

Then as he left Manila’s area of responsibility shortly before noon on the 21st, the sunny skies suddenly retreated, turned downcast and grey. It was as if the weather was on a melancholy pause…

I twitted this observation to a number of Archies and they replied back that their spouses/parents said the same dang thing!

That afternoon, the skies gave way to torrential rains. The downpour continues to this day.

Epic Month
July 2011 will always be remembered as the epic Asian Tour month. With an estimated concert ticket sales of over 35,000 from his 5-leg Asian tour spread over 12 days and priceless media mileage across the South East Asian region, David can sure beam that irresistible mega-watt smile for a job well done!

As early as now, Manila Archies are already talking of DALIM4. The rest of the Asian countries he visited are campaigning for a Christmas Tour. Well, if that ever pushes through, David will have to brace himself for how Manila celebrates Christmas.

At the very least, it will surely be an unforgettable experience for him and his team. Being the only Christian nation in the whole of Asia, we’re pretty cra-zeh about Christmas festivities. Consider this: you can hear Christmas songs here as early as October and the length of the Yuletide celebration runs till the 1st week of January. Told you, we’re a crazy lot, LOL

Missing David
We miss you buddy. We miss your warmth, your kindness, your generosity. We miss your appreciation and respect for different cultures. We miss your engaging and inspiring spirit.

We miss your “I-am-not-better-than-anyone-of-you” philosophy which you put to action wherever you go. This is something that a lot of us can take a page from. That is one reason why Asia will always be here for someone like you, David

What better way to celebrate this final recap of the 2011 Asian Tour than with an array of photos from various Archies and media outlets, displaying that incomparable and infectious smile. A toast to your flight of amazingness, David!

So we are all waiting for the least bit of information about what David is up to. We read his tweets and speculate about his songwriting, hope for a tour and watch for any sign of an upcoming appearance. We are making ourselves a little crazy. So while we wait and wait and wait, maybe we could rejoice in the gifts and skills of David’s fans.

Recently, while wandering through Youtube, I noticed a large number of David Archuleta Tribute videos created by fans, and very good ones at that. The time and love put into these videos is obvious, and the range of styles is indicative of the fanbase itself – diverse!

Ranging from those that use David’s own songs to those that play something that speaks to the producer’s heart, many musical genre’s are represented. Some fans use still photos and produce a wonderful montage of David. Others play with splicing together pieces of performance videos in such a way as to capture all the glorious or cute or intense moments David gives us on stage.

So in tribute to those fans – I’m posting a few here to get started, but I’d love to see your favorites, too.

I must start with the Tribute video that has gone a bit viral on the internet by KylieWyoti – The Elevator Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19fZHdS8BeY

Next, I stumbled across this Tribute by pabuckie and loved the combination of song and photos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5vjyHvEzys

Here’s a high quality video to Who I Am” by MaryLoveArchie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZjUm4x7fGA

Searching back in time, one of my all-time favorites is The Vulnerable Man by StrangerPhilosophy (otherwise known as Angelica)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9j_sKLt6k

What is your favorite Fan Tribute? I know I missed many new ones, so let’s give some props to the producers among us!

Thank you, everyone, for participating in the nomination process for the 3rd Annual Archie Awards. There were so many nominations in some categories and fewer in others, so we took the liberty of omitting a couple of categories and posting more than 5 nominations in some categories.

Below are your choices, along with a few of our own. (Who can stick to just 5 “best” of anything when it comes to David?) Voting begins at the link at the bottom of this page. Once the votes come in, we will post a special article announcing the winners. So vote, and join the party!

Best Live Performance – Rockin the House

When David gives in to his inner rock star, watch out! Whether crooning out an R&B tune, or stompin’ through a pop/rick favorite, David’s stage performances elicit screams and dancing, and occasionally empower a whole concert hall full of jumping fans.

David Archuleta performs Elevator at Z100 NY – 10.05.2010

Hanne58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24rae7C2vK8

The Other Side Down-foxnye 12/31/2010

andreasc47

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4-H77sduyU

Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta – No Air duet  02/ 03/ 2010

StarryNites01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_Avi3Y50I

David Archuleta New Year’s Eve Live – Elevator

by thop1984

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdv_KcDedn0

12/31/2010

David Archuleta – Zero Gravity (LIVE, HQ Oct. 2, 2010 Grand Rapids, MI)

by colbert4win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cITjKWsYNM

DAVID ARCHULETA NAVIDAD 2010 (MTC’s Angels in the Realm of Glory)

carorz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBtI4PYCJM

David Archuleta @ Regis&Kelly – GUEST MENTION, Elevator

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq5qHWvZ83M

David Archuleta – “Pat-A-Pan” (from Orla Fallon’s Celtic Christmas)

zpfxlrdnajs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGXOs2g49U

David Archuleta @ COS Promo w/ F&F – WORKS FOR ME

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7jxbDwOtPQ

Best Live Performance – Heart Connection

Who among us can deny that one of the qualities we first noticed about David was his ability to touch our hearts with the sound of his voice, the expression in his eyes, and the pure emotion that he displays when he sings.

David Archuleta Be Still My Soul Rexburg

by 15263457689

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4J9-CPUJg

David Archuleta – Angels From The Realms Of Glory Live @ Temple Square, Utah

by MisterCrett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN1PocnLN4w

David Archuleta performs on the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

by MySpaceMDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZffObNtFN8

David Archuleta Silent Night / with MOTAB 12/19/2010

by 15263457689

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_M_G6J4ypE

David Archuleta Imagine Rexburg

by 15263457689

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQirxHsjA30

David Archuleta @ CambioConnect/Music – MKOP/ANGELS

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGcq6Sz68jo

David Archuleta – FallingStars @ TheGroveOfAnaheim (29 Dec 2010)

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY3cNxkE6sI

Orla Fallon w/ David Archuleta – “Silent Night (Oíche Chiúin)”

zpfxlrdnajs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SLSrjVDN8

Best Acapella Performance

A rascally friend of mine recently commented that when David sings a capella, there is an entire orchestra behind him. Who else will (or can) sing an impromptu song, in tune, on key, no autotune, just because his fans want him to? The one and only….

David Archuleta singing Angels acapella in Las Vegas 7/7/10

azac460

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5T4d5pNTKQ

Heaven- (a capella) McAllen,TX

by jazmiin16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhNwHYICHF4

David Archuleta “Hope for Haiti Now”  (Prayer of the Children)

by 7pmm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPM-YSU14VE

David Archuleta God Bless America Deltafest

by 8throwcenter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3hm0zzSOzg

David Archuleta- God Bless The Broken Road-Rascal Flatts-Salt Lake City

by pattycake04

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

David Archuleta – Fox & Friends – Maybe, I’m Amazed

by songbook5

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

Song of the Year
(single or album track with a 2010 release date in the U.S.)

Whether you gravitate toward the silly, the soulful, the solemn, the serious, or the sentimental, David has a song for you.  Which one?

“Elevator”

Onetwo3Sunny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na7YVjT276E

“Who I Am”

BewarA714

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eDLpAbDEiQ

“Something ‘Bout Love”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhRvd0bzIoE

“Good Place”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XCGUPE027U

“My Kind of Perfect”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaZVUf-YuCU

“Falling Stars”

BewarA714

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdBT4zVUW3E

Most Archudorkable Moment

A self-professed dork, David seems to invite or attract the funny and the absurd. And, oh, how we love that endearing quality about him.

Asking David Archuleta to Marry Me

DavidArchuletaRocks1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM0ZUgQ7TKM

David Archuleta on TOSH.0 Comedy Central (Aug, 2010)

ArchuletaCentre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFHvJirf60

David Archuleta American Idol VIP Party

tonyvks1075

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_D4oqq-qNE

David accidently unplugs mic cord

MoTab and Archuleta swing Christmas
Salt Lake City Weekly review
Stephen Dark

Archuleta provided an admirable beacon of sincerity. Nervously gushing about his awe at being there, giving the discretest – and sweetest – little wave to friends or family in the front

David Archuleta and John Cena at the Teen Choice Awards 2010 – David Raps

TeenChoiceAwards010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6mFL8WDoKI

Most Archudorable Moment

David & the Squirrel

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8qQn6xaONM

David learns a new instrument, kinda

JRforDA

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

David & Jonah

Jasmine11394

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkGYDL5DeRs

Pat a Pan on Orla’s Christmas:

…when David put his hand out and hit an imaginary drum. For some reason, one of the most endearing qualities about David to me is how visual his hands are when he talks and sings. Love all his little hand gestures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGXOs2g49U

Bryan Star Interview:

When interviewed by Bryan Star, David described that lady who grabbed & tried to kiss him, and also that little grey haired grandma who came up and poked him in the arm

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

Blushing, fan-boying & couldn’t help himself sing-along with Alison Sudol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCkUviy26u8

David Archuleta intro to Elevator, “Extra Credit”, Q92 Radio Canton, Ohio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps0_prCY2o8

DA & Why He Can’t Be a Judge (Regis & Kelly TOSOD Promo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfRFz81lOHs

David Archuleta Valentine’s Day message 2/14/2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0N91O8YScg

Hawtest David Picture (2010 only)

Hawt. Yes, David just continues to get better-looking by the day.  Did we say hawt? See for yourselves.

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Cutest David Picture (2010 only)

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Cute Pic #5: By Laura Seitz, Deseret News

Top David Moment of the Year

2010 was a year full of significant events for David. We seem to forget the watershed moments that David experienced this past year as we look forward to the next album, the next tour, the next appearance. Looking back on these we can be reminded that David delivered an album, a best-selling book, and some amazing and glorious performances. 

Releasing his 3rd album: “The Other Side Of Down”

Becoming a Best Selling Author with Chords of Strength

Performing with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Performing at A Capitol 4th

Being part of Somos el Mundo

Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song

Fans have often remarked that when David sings a cover, it no longer belongs to the original artist. Bringing his own musical sensibilities to these songs, David clearly marks them as his own….can we coin a new word – Archuletasize?

David Archuleta HD Imagine on American Idol Season 9 Results Show

thop1984

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj0R7y1RNVk

David Archuleta – Crazy – Greenville, S.C.

ArchuletaAvenue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6heo32pny8

Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta – No Air duet  02/ 03/ 2010

StarryNites01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_Avi3Y50I

David Archuleta- God Bless The Broken Road-Rascal Flatts-Salt Lake City

by pattycake04

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

David Archuleta – I’ll Be – MOA

Jonerzz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNEHnSfQ04

David Archuleta sining Stand By Me in HD at A Capitol Fourth

thop1984

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOm-orJdQZA

David Archuleta covers TRAIN – HEY SOUL SISTER LIVE!

JennaFab33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv6yPOOc4l4

Best Christmas Song

When David puts his heart into a Christmas song – and he always does – there isn’t anything quite like his ability to bring tears of joy to our eyes. And how deep are the grooves your copy of Christmas From the Heart? (For those of you who are under thirty, there used to be grooves in “record albums” )

David Archuleta @ Christmas Concert Night 1 Slideshow w/ “GesuBambino” (17 Dec 2010)

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs4xf5J9UIY

25-35 David Archuleta (HD) @ 2010 Kaleidoscope on Ice 01 IBH4C (aired 19 Dec)

JRforDA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xjPi-cHNQg

Orla Fallon w/ David Archuleta – “Silent Night (Oíche Chiúin)”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SLSrjVDN8

David Archuleta – “Pat-A-Pan” (from Orla Fallon’s Celtic Christmas)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHGXOs2g49U

David Archuleta Silent Night

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

Los Pastores a Belen – David Archuleta w/ the MOTAB – 12/19/10

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P6GVap7gqU

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: David Archuleta and Charice at The Grove 11-21-10

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLitzpU8OKE

Best Video Blog

Funny, serious, endearing, challenging, heartfelt, enthusiastic, motivating, charming, sleepy, silly, paternalistic, thankful….these are just some of the qualities and moods of David Archuleta in a vlog.

Finishing up the albummm

theofficialarchuleta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve7kVONiQVg

I was born a ramblin’ man

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1gTt0XZ-4

Haircut?

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

Happy Halloween!

theofficialarchuleta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dqo-uTTjzU

At Eman’s Studio

theofficialarchuleta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RKsaNDBlPM

Best TV Appearance

There is only one thing more exciting than watching David on TV (and that is David in a live concert). The camera loves him, the in-house audience loves him, and the TV-viewing audience loves him.

David Archuleta HD Imagine on American Idol Season 9 Results Show

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj0R7y1RNVk

Teen Choice Awards 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6mFL8WDoKI

A Capitol Fourth

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3pzcxfGEYc

Fox New Years Eve Live!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSAme4Q0zZg

Tejano Music Awards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qY1ojVpxB4

Best Bonus Track

How many times have you heard a fan say, “Oh, I love that song! Why didn’t it make the album?” As long as we keep getting extra songs and bonus tracks – either on the iTunes version, or on a foreign release or simply leaked to youtube – we’ll keep asking buying them or adding them to our listening collection. Which 2010 bonus track was your favorite?

“Nothing Else Better To Do”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8gOJdZNw1E

“The Day After Tomorrow”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuHywzG3cZY

“Senseless “

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3ZdcJD5xw

“She’s Not You”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx6hUpabFUU

“Not A Very Good Liar”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tewdlcIeLY4

Tweet of the Year

Oh, what can be said about David and Twitter? A perfect match, a platform made for the kind of random, interesting and hilarious thoughts – easily shared with a half million fans – that David’s amazing brain comes up with.

1. “You look a lot like Steven.” Huh? “Steven. Archuleta. Has anyone ever told you you look like Steven Archuleta?” hm.. Nope lol. 4:35 PM Dec 6th,2010

2. So I guess I look enough like me today but not enough to actually be me. People think I kind of look like David Archuleta lol. 2:27 PM Jul 10th, 2010

3. On the airplane… There are a lot of cheerleaders and volleyball players on board… Uh… lol. 5:18 PM Mar 17th, 2010

4. Now running away from all the cheerleaders and volleyball players! Ahh!! 7:17 PM Mar 17th, 2010

5. What an interesting looking bird the cassowary is. 10:02 PM Jan 27th, 2010

6. Just spent my entire flight trying to make a peacock out of a dollar. It’s pretty pathetic looking lol. Oh well at least I tried. 3:03 PM Jul 9th, 2010

7. I like how ‘What Hurts The Most’ came on the radio as I’m in the dentist chair getting worked on. 1:36 PM Jun 21st, 2010

8. “A cute little old white-haired lady comes up and pokes me. “I just needed to touch you so I could tell my granddaughters.” haha”

9. “Enrique Iglesias is on now. Man he has those girls screaming their heads off haha.” (July 29th)

10. “Getting a room organized that looks like a tornado hit it isn’t so bad once you get started. It’s actually kinda refreshing haha” (Dec. 13th)

11. “Wow, everyone in the airport is so cheerful today! Even the TSA. And I didn’t have to get pat down this time. Ah a great day lol.” (Nov. 22nd)

Most Impressive Comment from a Non-Archie

We fans just love a convert!

1. Made by someone who attended David’s concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir:

So David Archuleta. I won’t lie, I was extremely skeptical. Cute kid and all, but I’d be fibbing if I said I wasn’t turned off by all the teeny-bopper, American Idol hype. But about three seconds after he began to sing, I was a convert. It’s an understatement to say the boy’s got pipes. Seriously, we’re talking Josh Groban-level talent here.

2. By TJniby1026lala  on youtube.

At first I was watching this special to support Orla and Meav but as I looked at some of David’s other perfomances including this one, he really grew on me. I really like David’s Performance. I am now officially a new fan of David Archuleta.

3. John O’ Hurley at the TreeLighting @ Sacramento, CA – 07Dec 2010

What a talent! And I hope that sense of ease that he has stays with him through his entire career

4. Tony Potter Rexburg Standard Journal

What’s the lesson learned here? I guess it’s that hordes of young ladies and women falling over the pop icon with dreamy eyes and a magical voice can’t always be counted on to be irrational and lacking in real musical inclinations. It turns out, every once in a while, the hype is dead on.

5. Stephen Dark Salt lake City Weekly

Archuleta turned out to be the rarest of gifts in a season usually studied with the fake and insincere: something real, tangible and, even for a crusty old cynic like myself, touchingly recalling Christmas’ past when carols, sung with feeling, could still stir one’s heart.

Best new Fan-made Videos/Tributes in 2010

Robbie Williams & David Archuleta – Angels by xaidor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkIoOYV6TQ

David Archuleta’s ‘Chords Of Strength: My Journey! by ArchuletaFanScene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R03KvJC9L40

David Archuleta 20th Birthday [HQ] by kelvinbeh06

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWASM-LX3Ac

Happy 20th Birthday David Archuleta! by DavidArchieFan171

Vulnerable Man by strangerphilosophy

David Archuleta – Senseless by pabuckie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prM05Bcsn0A

David Archuleta – The Other Side of Down – Photoshoot (Behind the Scenes) by maaxsuel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_urlOx5hS4

Best or most interesting quote from Chords of Strength

1. Chords of Strength:

Sometimes it takes a miracle to reignite a person’s passion. Sometimes when you least expect it, the tables turn and that scary feeling that has taken a hold of you for so long somehow turns into hope. Call it luck, call it help from above, call it whatever you will…I definitely believe some kind of miracle was at play when my voice, for no understandable or explainable reason, started to feel better again.

2. Chords Of Strength– PG. 198 (under one of the cutest pics in the book, j’s sayin’..)

I could feel the melody soothe so many of this poor woman’s pains, and I could see the lyrics fill her heart with peace. Here was that gift again, this time coming from me to her–and in that moment I realized that performing for me would be much more than just being a good singer, and everything to do with being a good person. The bottom line is that while you’re performing it’s hard to hide who you really are. It’s all about the interpretation of the song, not just the song itself.

3. Chords of Strength–PG 193 & 194

So many things confuse me. But ‘feeling’ is a language I can understand. That’s why I connect with music so much.
Music can be so much more than entertainment. It can be an act of communion, a dialogue in sound, sacred, or soulful, happy or sad, intense or soothing; it can cover the entire spectrum of human emotions. With music we can all speak the same language and we can relate to one another’s joys and pains.

Now, the hard part – you have to choose just one in each category.

VOTING HAS CLOSED!

Stay tuned for the results tomorrow.

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

It’s time for a Patty Day lim’rick,
‘Cos Dave’s album, now that I think of it,
Is months down the road—
I’m writing an ode
To help pass the time cos I’m sick of it.

This Archudrought simply can’t stand,
No new Archumusic, no band.
And singing for Haiti
‘s not the same, baby,
Your album’s now wot I demand.

You’re writing in Nashville, that’s fine,
Your muse will soon come in due time,
But don’t wait too long,
I don’t care if your song
Is cheesy—for sure it’s sublime.

Your book I will buy, dontcha know,
But waitin’ till June? That’s too slow.
And singin “No Air,”
After weeks, that’s not fair,
Must hear you more frequently, bro.

I’ve now grown way beyond bitter:
Although it’s nice havin’ me Twitter,
It’s not the same thing,
Much rather you’d sing
‘Bout having to change your cat litter.

So wot if I come off too rude?
I’ve lost me once angelic mood,
So “Hey and ho ho,
This delay’s got to go!”
This Angel’s got new attitude.

I’ve worn out me copy of “Crush”—
Although it still gives me a rush,
I’d much rather hold
An album of gold
In me hands, is that asking too much?

A new delay of your album, I fear it,
So in the name of Ole Patty’s spirit,
I’m plucking me clover,
Wishing luck holds me over,
Awaitin’ the day I can hear it.
-Ronaldsf

On a recent WikiAnswers entry:

Q: What is the fanmail address for David Archuleta?

David Archuleta
c/o 19 Entertainment – Attn: Meredith
8650 W. Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood, CA 90069

And some advice included on the site

READ (It actually says this)
Please keep it down to cards and letters only.

(Um, right. No shirts – plaid or otherwise, ties, journals, trail mix, hats or stuffed animals?!!!?!)

Here are some tips if you want to send mail or letters asking for an autograph. If you are sending fan mail (is there any other kind of mail to send to a fan mail address?) you should do the following:

1. Be polite and courteous (Okay, I suppose some hater could get up enough gumption to send something impolite, but you don’t need to say this to an “Archie”)

2. Keep your letter short and to the point (Oh, you can forget about this. Do you think any of David’s fans can send him a letter that doesn’t include a thank you for everything he’s ever said, a complete retelling of how they discovered him on Idol and how he changed their lives, quotes from his vlogs, a list of all of David’s concerts they’ve been to along with moment by moment glowing reviews and their hopes and dreams for his future?)

3. Mention something, or many things, that you admire about him (And you think this is hard, or we might forget to do this?  Sheesh! See #2 above.)

4. Ask for exactly what you want (Noooooo, no,no,no,no…..you never say this to David Archuleta’s fans. No, no, no. Especially if there are cougars lurking.)

5. Check your spelling and grammar (Yes, we all know David is actually an excellent speller – and even corrects himself when he makes a tiny mistake on a tweet, but truly, this ever forgiving soul would never mention it!)

6. Include a stamped-self-addressed-envelope (SSAE) (Really!  REALLY!  Do you think he’ll answer?    And, by the way, when did it change from SASE to SSAE?)

**Do not send bulky items, perishables like flowers or anything that would spoil, keep it simple to a postcard or letter. Due to security guidelines set at CBS your package or box may or may not make it. KEEP IT SIMPLE! (So much for sending him that new wardrobe I bought him up in Buffalo at one of his favorite stores, Tony Walker.)

~Marlie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUoTLLQPxc0

David tweeted:

Bah! I slept in today! So Far Away’s on the radio though! Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore

So let’s hear what he’s talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fveEU8NAhcc