Although the type treatment is still way too Photoshoppy (what kind of design school dropouts do they get to do this stuff, anyway?), the overall tonality is much improved and the photograph, well… Clearly, the photograph speaks for itself. Dare I say David is getting almost as good at this as he is at crafting a song? Okay, maybe not quite, but my goodness.
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Ok I know that I am way to old to be saying this but WOW OH WOW IS HE HOT!!!! Oh to be 17 again. He is just going to get better and better too. Thanks rascal for giving us older gals a little excitement.
Hey Rascal, I’d seriously doubted this was an “official” anything based on the amateurish nature of the typographic treatment, and it seemed confirmed by a post at Rickey’s (but I almost doubt this, too)—that said this “art” is apparently the “Crush” singles cd cover for the Radio Station Send-outs. Or it could be simply fan art, and not being used for the send-outs. (Seems the most likely of all stories so far.)
http://davidarchuletafanblast.com/2008/08/19/smile-covered-david/
If it does turn out to be some “official” piece of promotional art, all I can say is “oy!”
That said, my but that photo is awfully … “my goodness” though, isn’t it. It looks like it’s one of the famous Archu 77 that were flying around, but cropped. Wherever it came from… oo la la!
Things are happening FAST for our guy…
http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Archuleta-filming-at-Wynn-s-Pond--528808
Can I fangirl for a moment and say…..GUITAR!!!! (sigh)
Oh my! He looks so mature in that picture. That stare. That look. Oh My! I am melting.
This confirms that David never take a bad photo. He looks hot without even trying. He has that “distant” expression that intrigues. Better stop here before my comment gets misconstrued by some lurkers (sigh).
That’s a lovely photo of David, but someone at Jive has dropped the ball AGAIN with the graphics. C’mon now, make an effort would you? I work in a field where strong visuals and graphic presentations are critical to everything we produce, whether for internal use or for a client, so it frustrates me to no end when I see the half-assed stuff that is being issued out to the media to promote David. I can say with absolute certainty that it would have taken an unskilled software user all of a minute to produce each of those Crush ‘covers’. I wish there was an emoticon I could insert right here of a frustrated ‘happy face’ pulling their hair out! Aargh! I suspect that TPTB assigned the tasks to the Jive receptionist to do in between answering phone calls and signing for packages. Rant over.
On a lighter note, the video shoot photo is stellar! I am loving the guitar too!
Hi everyone! RASCAL -- oh yes please post this one from the video shoot tooo!!!! It deserves its own thread, if not some kind of sparkly award for the most beautiful person to ever walk the earth!
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Always so sexy when he’s doing his “serious” expression! But I do agree that the “photoshop” backdrop is ridiculous. Make an effort, Jive, make an effort!
Having said that, this ad should have been featured over the other one on itunes.
Thanks for the link to the times-herald juliebug… I havn’t read it all yet -- going to listen to the radio interview at xm 20 on 20 with David. BUT did notice the caption under the photo of David and they classified him as a pop/soul/R&B singer. GOOD as I don’t like it when they pigeonhole artists (as AI tries to do)
It doesn’t look like this has been posted yet, so I’ll try ~ hope the link works ~ this is the girl who is reported to be David’s “Crush”
Abbey is 16, and her hair is worn down and long in the video. She’s a beautiful girl, according to some who have seen her in person!
Oh, forgot to add, she is also David’s size ~ and may I say, NO KISSING in the video! Be still my HEART!
I must say it is a vast improvement over the “Sears” portrait type pic they have with Crush at itunes. Very attractive. And the tie is nice too.
Heart… she is perfect, very pretty in a shy way…if she is the one she looks like a perfect match for our David. (In the video only of course)
HA HA
WHEW!!!! Ok, now that I’ve taken a deep breath…have they announced a release date for the video?
I just do not know how much more giddyness, slap-happiness, laughing- out-loud just cause I feel like it, smiling at everyone, ext. that has become the “new” me since AD. My kids are demanding..WHO ARE YOU and WHERE’S MY MOM!!! but deep down they like their new mom.
By the way, at some point someone is going to have to create a “12 step program” for help in managing this extreme addiction of ODD!!
The thing about the camera is that it can reveal or augment or even create things that are not evident in real life. In person, David is a good looking young man, but one would never get the kind of impression from him that some of these photos convey. He’s just lucky to have the kind of looks that a camera can really love.
Heart -- She also looks really wholesome which is, of course, ideal.
Diana -- I’m not going to temper my enthusiasm for all the attributes David brings to the table just because of some random arbiters of media morality. David is the most honorable young artist to come to public attention in modern times and he doesn’t need some self-appointed defenders of piety levying nasty, vituperative insults at some of his biggest supporters. It has always amused me how the self-righteous can rationalize the use of such malicious invective just because they’re so certain that they have God on their side. That’s called pride, people, it’s one of the seven deadly sins.
Okay, back to beauty.
rascal…..I REALLY, REALLY LIKE YOU!!!! You are exactly right! and me oh my..David is a Beauty…I know cause his face is still etched in my brain.
100% Yes Rascal! Your insights… wow no one says it better.
How can David be so many things? Wonderful!
Debra, I agree ~ she seems perfect for “the video” ~ LOL! And yes, I’m assuming she is the one, from what has already been said, but you know how that goes ~ we may have been misled just so they can surprise us! 🙂 But this is the girl that was also posted on Fanblast.
Silverfoxe ~ I know about the comments ~ I am right there with you, and I feel the overwhelming joy and anticipating of beautiful things to come!
Rascal, I agree ~ wholesome is what is needed for David, especially at this point in his development. Wouldn’t want to scare him away ~ but his progression is AMAZING to me.
Hopefully, I will be attending the concert in Tampa, FL tomorrow evening, but because of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Fay, we may not get to actually “meet” David or the other Idols as planned, due to the rainy weather in all of Florida right now. That said, I will be happy to simply attend the concert and catch a glimpse of our little Superstar!
Silverfoxe ~ sorry for the typo ~ “anticipation” is the key word here! Ha!
Ohmigosh, this photo is lovely! He IS getting good at this. There is another photo, a candid one this time, of David with his younger brother and older sister where all of them are covering their mouths. I was struck by how even when half of David’s face is covered, he is drop-dead gorgeous. (sigh…)
Oh, I forgot to explain WHY I like you so much..you allow us to give in to feelings that to others may seem silly, even inappropriate to some. And, I for one, actually need this forum to release the pent up feelings I have regarding David..the passionate “wish I were 16 again” feelings. The wish to just touch him…I just can’t explain it. I like that you understand. I like that you are not a “prude” and you let us gush and carry on like school-girls. David makes us feel alive at a time when many of us were just existing. I thank you for understanding us. By “us”, I mean David’s middle-age and older fans who love him as much as the teens & tweens. And photos like this bring out the “woman” in us!
Oh, I’d heard complaints about this cover. To be honest, I coudn’t get past the photo of David long enough to notice any amateurish type. LOL. His serious look is SULTRY. Wow, David!
I love the expression and when his eyes are fully open and the distant expression is my absolute favorite.
Heart -- I”ll be in Tampa tomorrow night too. Doesn’t look like any outdoor pre-concert autograph sessions is going to work--maybe they will do indoors. My daughter lives about 5 mins away from St Pete Forum so she is going to scout out today through friends who work at the Forum if there is any indoor location for the pre-concert signing session. I’ll let you know if she finds out anything.
Silverfoxe -- you are so right as to how wonderful it is to have a site like Rascals to share our admiration of all things David -- it is just good fun and refreshing. We all have different levels of truth and tolerances and it is wonderful to have a site like Rascals with a universal point of view that encompasses all of us.
WOW! All credit to ealbino who found this (my death is on her head!) click the pic in this article and it goes to FULL SIZE:
http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Archuleta-filming-at-Wynn-s-Pond--528808
I have been gobsmacked my this pic today -- I can barely function! It makes me want to bark, meow, growl, squeal and cry all at the same time. I think I need to take a bath in some Holy Water. Dear Sweet Lord please have mercy upon my soul!
Hahahaha…FunnyGirl !!! See rascal…this is why we love this site…we can act the fool for David and no worries we are happy cause we all feel the same!
there is no way this is the official cdingle cover!! way too juvenile and amateur! jive having anything at all to do with this???? no way!!
Funny Girl: Breathe! LOL!
Wow, expanding that photo with that story is really fun. Did anyone else notice that that was a left-handed guitar? I knew David was a lefty, but not all lefties play guitar with their left. Paul Simon, for instance, writes left but strums right. Other famous lefty guitarists: Paul McCartney (he started by playing John Lennon’s guitar upside down); Kurt Cobain; and Jimi Hendrix.
gerryhansolo…I don’t see how anyone can see beyound the image of David…and actually, it doesn’t matter, to me anyway, what photo they use. I’ve yet to see a “bad” photo of David. Some of the “amateur” photos taken at the concerts have been some of the most beautiful and capture the real beauty of David’s face, his eyes and smile and the happiness he exudes. The professional photos are beautiful as well but the others show the real David. The word I use when first lay eyes on a new photo is…well it’s not a word, I just kinda groan….oh sorry!!
Sorry..I meant “beyond the image”….
FunnyGirl~oh yeahhhhhhh I know exactly what you mean! This picture knocked me outta my chair! Those eyes….those lips…..wowzers….
Silverfoxe~I too am one of the silver-haired David admirers. David has given me such joy. I am already anticipating the end of the tour and the end of our updates on our sweet young man. What will we do with our ODD then??? I, for one will probably have to go away for a long long rest! hahaha-j/k.
Rascal~Thank you for your site. I love to come here. I said it before, but I hope you continue to update us after the tour is over…..
Kizzi, please DO let me know anything you find out about the Tampa concert! Ill be checking this site again this evening. Thank you so much! If you need my email address please let me know. I really want to meet David if at all possible! 🙂
Rascal, thank you for letting us ODDers run free at your site. I feel better now with your reassurance. I like the people here, they are mature, fun to be with, very open-minded, well-informed, eloquent in their expressions. The admiration and love for David is unconditional and positive here. And best of all, we mind our own “business”.
Silverfoxe, let me assure you, you are not the only one with severe ODD, I am 24/7 David James Archuleta. Although my children find it strange that I behave the way I do now, they are more than happy.
I have a little smile the whole day, I nag no more, I am less fastidious about tidiness in the house for I am the one who is shirking my domestic responsibillity. In fact I have become one of them !
FunnyGirl, silverfoxe, et. al. — there’s a difference between being disrespectful or even scary and being just plain silly. And although I like to think of this site as a somewhat more serious investigation of David’s work and his appeal, if I thought you ladies were being anything other than supremely silly (in only the most endearing way, of course), I would rein you in. As it is, I think otherwise responsible adults have every right to express their inner teenager. God forbid we should ever lose a certain adolescent wonder at the glory of being. Amen.
Diana -- I am a 24/7 David James Archuleta fan too! haha
I am listening to his XM Radio 20 on 20 interview this am. Oh, how marvelous he is. When the DJ started to play Crush “for the whole world” to hear, David interjected very quickly, “I hope you like it!” Great interview and Priestly is warm and quite friendly.
Yes, it is better to be supremely silly than SCARY !
And for that I thank you again, rascal. Speaking for myself…here I can gush with abandon with the full knowledge that I most likely will never meet and actually “touch” my idol ( I had the chance to at least shake his hand in Lex..but ah, I just stared! ). And even if by some miracle, I would be so fortunate to meet David as some of you have, I would treat him with the utmost respect….then I would go take a long cold shower!!! see there I go again…
Rascal -- “supremely silly in the most endearing way” would be about right! I’m fresh out of the shower now -- and my fangirl moment is over! Sometimes I get a bit supremely silly -- thanks for endulging me!
The XM radio interview was so awesome -- did you hear it rascal? here is a link with all the David parts together:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zixxvw4kmjz (it is large file)
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I’m being “supremely silly” I SCARE MYSELF sometimes! haha!
That’s going to be the new description of myself when anyone asks why I’m so happy these days…”oh, I’m just feeling supremely silly”. haha
Silverfoxe -- For a while I struggled with the ultimate FanGirl reactions (which I didn’t have remotely close to what I have now when I was a teen); now I just enjoy it as does my family and friends (after an adjustment period for them to acclimate to this what appeared to be a personality change). Haha. And, the best thing is b/c I have had this ephiphany of all things David, so too, have my friends and family. They know who he is and what is going on in his career and have all his music compliments of me.
I took my granddaughter for the Sept issue of J-14 and we both did “ohs and aws” over the pics -- lol.
What’s not to love with ODD? It is a grand adventure and the journey, to date, has been one of changing emotions, mental focus, learning, loving, and joy.
I worried at first, when I realized that I had full on ODD, but being in the company of so many highly intelligent, eloquent adults, who willingly share their “supremely silly” moments, has made me feel like part of a truly lovely (and lively!) community.
Thank you David, and of course, Rascal, for bringing us all together.
And yes, those pics definitely made me “catch my breath!”
This man/child is beautiful, inside and out…
Oh you rascal!!! I just re-read your “supremely silly” comment and me thinks you know exactly what you’re doing when you post a “smoking” photo of our Prince…you have to know the reaction these photos generate….out of breath, light-headed, giddy, heat searing through our bodies….yeah you know exactly what you are doing…kinda like David knows what he’s doing regarding his career. What, oh what will we do when David is no longer available to follow on a daily basis as he is now during the tour….WOMEN, ( & some men too ) all around the world will be having EXTREME O.D.D. WITHDRAWAL symtoms…there will be knashing of teeth and cries will be heard everywhere!! Seriously!
#26 (Funnygirl) You weren’t kidding when you said that was a large file! But AWESOME to listen to! Thank you SO MUCH for providing that link. I listened to it (when I was supposed to be working)! That David is TOO MUCH ~ our little SUPERSTAR! 🙂
I am glad there is a place where I can read intelligent yet honest assessments of David while enjoying his physical attributes as well. He is a very attractive young man. He may not be trying to send out a sexy vibe, but he achieves it easily. If making that statement is wrong because I am 48, so be it. I don’t give a crap about the lurkers, cause they are gonna think what they will.
I am glad that there will be no kissing in the video as I think David’s first kiss should be private and of his chosing. That being said I hope this video showcases his wholesome vitality and charm.
#43 Silverfoxe -- I am thinking post AI tour Jive will have him doing interviews and promos; his video will be out too.
Also, in the J-14 Sept issue he has a 1 page poster (throwing hat photo), a small pic on the cover at the top, and he and Cook are on a page featuring “bro-mances” (guys likin’ each other as friends). The issue has crushes as a theme on the cover and articles throughout.
I first saw this on fanblast and liked it-well liked David and his smouldering expression and those folded arms. The ribbon background seems quite strange if they are going to be doing the video at a rural spot. If it is indeed the cover for the single Crush CD, at least it will glimmer and glow on the store shelves.
My hubby (a Mental Health Professional) tells me I don’t have a Disorder as in ODD. He says my personality/behavioral change is not a mental disease but was encoded in my genetic makeup and was activated by the wavelength of David’s voice when I first heard “Imagine” in February.
He says the recessive chromosomal gene sequence that was activated is now identified as David Nucleic Acid (DNA)—haha—and its chromosomal match is David’s voice (thus why I have to hear him sing everyday) and, therefore, we are not experiencing a “Disorder” but rather a genetically encoded human need.
So I told him that it feels much better to not have a Disorder. I do think of David like a member of the family. LOL.
Kizzi, I’ll have to go out & get a copy of J-14 today! And when the clerk looks at me funny…I’ll just say….”Yes it’s for me…so what’s your problem…haven’t you ever felt supremely silly??? no?, well then look at this!!”Then I’ll open the mag, show her the pic of David and she’ll will understand completely, after she gets up off the floor!!
LOL, Kizzi, your husband’s diagnosis is hiLARious. I like him already.
Rascal, Thanks for making us feel its ok to go “all fangirly”! I have said before, this is a “classy” site! Real fun to visit, and the LOVE for David is pure and good.(albeit, alittle extreme ODD from myself, sometimes)! As for the pic? I would have to peel my eyes away from David, tough to do, ya know!
Kizzi…# 47 AHH-HA! Thank your hubby for clearing that up but does that mean all of us or just you??? (you must have a very understanding & loving hubby for him to actually come up with a diagnosis of what’s making you do the things you’re doing now for the love of David.
Kizzi, I think I might have to do a posting about this new theory, it’s too hilarious to have it buried in a thread.
Silverfoxe -- enjoy the J-14, I am!! And, the theory stands for all humankind according to him. Although he isn’t a David fan he is going to Tampa with me tomorrow night (for me) and he did vote and watch AI with me. At first he was a little taken back (I am called “the rock” in our family due to my strong German pragmaticism) and shall I say somewhat “jealous” but he processed his feelings and has come around to supporting my newfound fan behavior.
Rascal -- my hubby’s sense of humor is off the charts -- his first response to everything is to see the humorous side. Everyone who meets or knows him 1st comment is always how delightful is his sense of humor. Not sure I am going to tell him about this yet as it will go to his head-haha. Please use whatever you’d like with his theory as I happen to think it has a solid basis in cha-ruth!
Kizzi..the two of you must be something together…sounds like BOTH of you have a great sense of humor! my kind of people!
Hey Kizzi…(sorry to be hogging the bloggs rascal, but this is important). I just had a brilliant idea…do you think maybe, since your hubby is in the field of Mental Health…he can come up with a 12 step program for
dealing with the extreme cases of ODD, just something to ease the pain of withdrawal symtoms when we can no longer get daily updates on David….I would be ever so grateful!
Kizzi -- I too love your hubby’s DNA theory. I have to admit that my husband has no clue of my ODD/DNA, nor would I ever tell him -- he just wouldn’t get it. He and I work different shifts for work, so I have every evening and of course, during work (oh yes-me too) to explore every tidbit about David. It is so great that you can share your addiction with him. I guess I will have to “live in the closet” at my home for now lol Again, just another reason I love coming here with the rest of you with this David attachment to share my inner self. Thank goodness my 17 year old daughter “gets” me on this one too. Thanks again for this site Rascal.
ok- heres the thing. i’m david’s age, but i never really had a crush on him. u know- hes so virginal and innocent. i feel like i’d have to censor myself around him- i have a bit of a dirty mouth. and lets just say i’m not “clean” like david- its SO HARD in high school these days! thank god i’m finished w/ that! but after seeing this pic- WOW! i like, wanna date him! hes like, hot! i seem to be the only one who LOVES when david isn’t smiling- he looks sexy when he does that.
Hey Kizzi! Here I am, back for my Tampa info, and all I see is all this “helpful info” from your hubby! Wow! Do I get to meet him too tomorrow night? LOL! Just kidding ~ tho I would LOVE to meet you BOTH after reading all of this! Unfortunately, like Lora (#56), I too am “sorta” in the closet at home. My hubby hasn’t a clue either ~ but he should, because he’s in the hospital right now, and I’m going to the concert tomorrow night! But before you think “ill” of me, I did arrange for his daughter to “check in on him” tomorrow and take care of our doggie while I’m away. The friend I’m going to the concert with will have her husband with her (she’s a David Cook fan, but loves our David too) ~ but her husband is just “the driver” for us, if you get my gist. Their 2 daughters are also traveling from Orlando with us, and they have ODD ~ so at least there’s 3 of us with ODD, one with half-ODD, and one without (who we hope to convert)! Ha!
But did you find out anything about Tampa ~ where to meet the Idols? Thanks much! (One of my email addresses is Oscar2Nanc@yahoo.com, if you need it!)
I like this cover…of all the “unofficial” ones I’ve seen, it best portrays David’s smoldering sweetness (is that a term?). My only issue with it is the blues all run into each other. But, if you look at Jordin Sparks’ album cover, it appears that our poor idols have to suffer initially from a lack of creativity on this front.
Oh yeah, the first time I laid eyes on that picture yesterday, I went into total fangirl meltdown. HE IS SO DANG HOT….I echo the words from the first post, oh to be 17 again…..sighs.
The serious and insightful exploration of everything David this sight offers is precious and I am so grateful to Rascal. It is not just about following a career, but appreciating his soul and his passion for his fans. I agree with brooklyndawn 43: that although David may not intend to send out a sexy vibe, he certainly accomplishes it.
Of course, the “supremely silly” side is also very fun. And David’s image is clearly burned into everyone’s head by now. Its more a matter of which one! LOL
My sister and I will be at the Tampa concert and I truly hope we will be able to meet David but it does not seem likely. We’ll look for some of our friends (I feel as though I know many of you) from Rascal’s wonderful site if we can find you!
I try NOT to “give back” when someone rude, unbearable ….. tries to
victimize David, but THIS time .. Grrrr
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