Being a fan during the TOSOD Era© is a different animal now than it was during American Idol. While on AI, the unique quality of David’s voice hit you like a mallet, but in David’s pop offerings we find that his voice becomes more like an ingredient instead of the main course. But David’s much more extensive involvement in the crafting of TOSOD means that we can see what is uniquely “David” in the songs themselves.
Elevator
Contrary to what seems to be a prevailing opinion on these boards, I would like to come out and admit that Elevator is one of my FAVORITE songs on the album. True to David’s philosophy that this album will reveal more quirky and fun side, Elevator is a unique burst of creativity that bakes a sing-song pop ditty out of a dough of spaciness and confusion. Who da thunk?
The melody goes up and down like a carnival balloon. The rhythm of the notes is infectious. The lyrics paint vivid mind pictures and meld wonderfully with the melody. It’s clear that one way David deals with the ups and downs of his life is to step back from it all and whistle a happy tune, and a catchy one at that.
Mike’s rhythmic guitar hook sets the mood from the beginning, at a somewhat hasty tempo. (I especially the love the guitar lick you hear for the first time right before David sings “I had a dream…”) And then David, always expressive and deliberate with his singing choices, comes in with that flirty quick vibrato in his voice that adds a bit of soul and playfulness into what would otherwise be straight pop. (Compare the first lyric he sings to how it would sound if someone banged it on a piano.)
If we’ve seen Weighty, Mature, Full-Of-Gravitas David in the past, then this clearly must be Playful David. This is “Works for Me” David. This is another refracted view into the mind of a young man with many dimensions, who can write in several musical genres, who sees music as a field for expression and play.
The verses are a carousel ride, with imaginative lyrics, and the melody going up and down is a nice tie-in to the song’s metaphor. But I’m not a fan of the chorus: it delves a bit into generic territory. If the thought was that it might help to make it easier to sing along to, for radio purposes, then I think this was a misstep – it’s the playfulness in the verses that are the actual hook of the song. (Also, in the Regis & Kelly video below, David sings the “High…” line right after the bridge, which I think was a missed opportunity in adding a great hook to the song, perhaps starting with the end of the 2nd chorus.) However, the last chorus is a wonderful mixture of all the melodic lines from the song coming at you at once.
Making It a Single
The first leak of Elevator divided the fan community, and it hasn’t been a hit. But perhaps I can venture as to why the decision to release it was made.
David’s challenge at this point in his career is a more difficult one than it was in 2008. Back then, while riding off his post-AI exposure, he just needed a solid, catchy song to find commercial success.
But today, he has two simultaneous yet contradictory goals: first, to find a solid, catchy pop song (that brings him back from relative obscurity), and second, to find a song that “sells” David as an artist for the long term, that shows how unique he is and makes him “relevant” to a new and young generation. But how to “sell” his “brand,” when his very essence is his eclecticism, both musically and personally?
With Something ‘Bout Love, his management tried to have David “break out” as a dance/pop artist. Now with Elevator, they hope to have David “break out” as a pop/alternative artist. (I’m probably misusing these labels, but you get what I mean.) And now we have the recent press coverage that clearly shows they’re playing up his “silly,” “dorky” side, and Elevator definitely shows this. Elevator is, without a doubt, unique. (Would any other artist have come up with something like this? :)) However, that elusive magic combination of popular-but-defining has not been discovered yet.
As for why Elevator song hasn’t hit, the main reason for me is that its message is a bit obscure. One can hear that same melodic, expressive male alternative/folk/pop vibe, a la Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” and Train’s “Hey Soul Sister,” but those songs also had the advantage of being about romantic love. David, though several years these other artists’ junior, is exploring more serious themes, I’m afraid.
The Regis & Kelly Performance
Ahh, but we will see. Although lightning hasn’t struck yet, there is much… ahem, simmering beneath the surface. A look at David’s recent performance of Elevator reveals a leather-clad, markedly older and gosh-dang sexier young man than we haven’t quite seen before. But he’s that same unique, whistle-when-life-brings-you-down, jaunty David that we all know and love. Although David works very hard not to work it, it doesn’t work and he just works it.
Sexiness aside, this is a phenomenon we’ve seen before: once David gets into a song that feels like his own, he becomes another persona. And of course, this song is his own! But more than that, with Elevator we have a song that brings out that confessedly-dorky-and-playful, I-think-it’s-alright-to-just-be-myself David. It brings out his inner extrovert. He is markedly more relaxed and at ease, pumping his shoulder and flirting with the camera. (I especially love 2:26 to 2:30.) And it doesn’t hurt that this more confident David is newly yummy and schmexy.
Although Elevator hasn’t “hit,” it’s nice to see that it is showing the world more of that real David his fans already love. And it stands as another landmark for his own evolution.
Click to Listen:
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I love your review! I have such mixed feelings about this song. I would never like it if David wasn’t singing it, but, it is an ear worm, and I find myself waking up with the song playing in my head. Or riding in my car and realize, I’m bopping along to Elevator, again, playing in my head.
There is an interesting contrast in how David did this song on Z100 and on Regis and Kelly.
In the Z100 version, he is the all-soul, diva, hand-gesturing, groovin’-out David, changing up notes, adding runs and letting GO!
On Regis and Kelly, you nailed it, Ronald… schmexy, almost sultry in parts and with that song, how does he do it?
Elevator is a song you can’t forget, even if you aren’t quite sure why!
I never thought of the difference between those two performances, Marlie, but it definitely is there. And you’re right -- we had a different persona goin’ on the Z100 studio.
And there was someone who seemed like a relaxed performer over at the Regis show. What gives? 🙂 I chalk it up to him knowing there was a camera on him to work with. 🙂
David’s ying and yang in full display with the two Elevators. That’s why he is so enigmatic. I also wonder why he is more soul on the radio version and more cool-rockalicious on Regis & Kelly. I mean both have cameras, so why the vast difference?
And get this: my daughter -- rockstar of the house likes Elevator. And then she said that she probably would have liked David much earlier if not for me. She said one ODD case at home is enough, LOL
RONALDsf -- love your review! Yeah it is a song that you can’t be on a fence, but no one can deny it is such an ear worm.
And like you, I also like that guitar thingy before “I had a dream…” Makes me feel am on a Caribbean cruise or beach… 🙂
Here is the recording of the LIVE CHAT w/ David, in case anyone missed it
Also, I updated the Regis&Kelly vid I posted at YT, to include the Host Chat at the start of the show where he was mentioned and his CD shown
David @ the Wendy Williams Show -- Interview & Perf of Elevator
D mix-up! bahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
This guy could be many things! If only his management knows how to promote him…
WAXED JEANS, anyone? No wonder they are shiny
http://www.denimblog.com/celebs/david-archuleta-in-waxed-jeans/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
From the mundane to the sublime — my goodness, one of my wishes is coming true! So who’s going? You’d be nuts not to!
Christmas Concerts to Feature David Archuleta
Joining the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for their annual Christmas concerts on Temple Square is singing star David Archuleta.
Archuleta rose to instant stardom in 2007, when, at the age of sixteen, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol. When the season ended in May 2008, he finished as the runner-up, having received 44% of the 97 million votes cast. He has since gone on to release several bestselling songs, albums and a memoir as well as having toured extensively. His third album, The Other Side of Down, was released the first week of October.
The concerts will be presented on Thursday, December 16, 2010, 8:00 p.m. (dress rehearsal), and Friday and Saturday, December 17–18, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, December 19, 2010, the Choir’s weekly Music and the Spoken Word broadcast will also feature Archuleta with a mini-concert immediately following. All the concerts will be held in the Conference Center
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS (limit of four per household) are required and will be distributed through a random selection process. Patrons may register online from Saturday, October 9, 12:01 a.m., through Monday, October 18, 11:59 p.m. The registration page will be accessible by clicking here. Those without Internet access can register over the phone at 801-570-0080 or 1-866-LDS-TIKS Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All registrations received during those 10 days will have an equal chance at receiving tickets in the random selection process. Not all registrations will be selected to receive tickets, and only one registration per household can be accepted. Tickets will be mailed to those selected shortly after the registration process closes. Patrons not selected to receive tickets will be notified by e-mail. Seating is available for those eight years of age and older.
SOURCE -- http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/
Some reactions to David’s latest media tour
From BRING THE BEAT BACK
David Archuleta On Live With Regis & Kelly
David Archuleta hit up Live With Regis & Kelly this morning on the promo tour for his sophomore album The Other Side Of Down, performing two(!) songs & chillin’ for a quick interview. Darn them for cutting off “Falling Stars”--I was enjoying that. As for the “Elevator” performance, I can’t decide if my favorite part was David acting out the lyrics to make sure we understood … 😉 … or Regis introducing him as an Idol winner--you BET he is! I also loved hearing my jam “Running” as they went to commercial following David’s interview. 🙂
David Archuleta Performs “Elevator” At Z100
While out & about promoting the release of his new CD The Other Side Of Down, David Archuleta sang his second single “Elevator” for the Z100 radio audience in New York. As always, everything’s better live with David! Listen to him going all back & forth between his head & chest voices..! As an aside, anybody know where he got that blue shirt? I like! lol
SOURCE -- http://bringdabeatback.blogspot.com/
(This commenter knows the correct terminologies!)
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From THE EXAMINER
David Archuleta sang ‘Falling Stars’ ‘Elevator’ on ‘Regis and Kelly’
David Archuleta, former American Idol has been out promoting his new album and giving fans a taste of what his new singles sound like. Today on the ‘Regis and Kelly’ program the entertainer performed, two songs to the delight of his fans.
The songs, ‘Falling Stars’ and ‘Elevator’ had everyone absolutely on the edge of their seat. The music definitely was Archuleta’s but it was also matured, leaving the viewer desperate to get off the television and run to the internet to see if it is available on iTunes’
The career of David Archuleta as certainly grown since his beginnings on American Idol. He has some of the most loyal fans an entertainer can find and he treats them to the best music he has.
Take a minute to watch the two performances today on LIve with Regis and Kelly.
SOURCE -- http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-headlines-in-national/david-archuleta-sang-falling-stars-elevator-on-regis-and-kelly-video
“Elevator” has that quirky vibe, but it’s not really single-worthy IMO (even though I know David loves it, and he sang it justice this week).
I’m leaning more towards “Falling Stars” (bringing back Ballad Boy with an edge) and “Other Side of Down” (which has that more danceable, current sound) as better radio singles.
Additional interview vids w/ ChannelOne News, 08 Oct 2010
DA w/ CH1News -- Opening & Pop Quiz on Lennon
DA w/CH1News -- BTS
Look at press coverage -- and I suppose these are just the official ones
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cr momjullee
“A Note From Orla -- Thursday, October 07, 2010
I can scarcely believe that it’s been over a month since we filmed the Christmas Show in Nashville! My feet have hardly touched the ground since that great night on September 2 at The Polk Theatre. I really enjoyed every minute of the show and the thing that made it so special was the presence of so many friends and fans in the audience. I was thrilled to meet so many friends old and new and it really meant the world that so many people went to such trouble to be there on the night.
It was great to have the opportunity to perform with Méav again and the audience was clearly delighted by her presence on the night!
I also loved working with the two guys David Archuleta and Mark Wills. Mark was just hilarious and such good fun. He had us in stitches during rehearsals and David was so cute. I just wanted to hug him all the time! The girls in the audience were certainly thrilled to see him. I couldn’t get over his great voice and stage presence!
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SOURCE -- http://www.orlafallon.com/
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
received my fan pack today!
ok, if you don’t hear from me for a couple of days, you should know what happened…
JR: where is that defibrillator? You may need it 🙂
When you speak of the Fan Pack do you speak of the special edition box set?
And I don’t know if people have mentioned this, but there are some very hawt pics of David “being physical” in the CD jacket hehe.
Yeah HG, I’m not sure this is the best idea for a single, but I see what they’re trying to do. I’m torn as to what his next single should be, tbh.
Waxed jeans? Does David know how much of a fashionista he is?
Since I have not slept for days due to what unfortunate incident at home,I have decided not to open the fan pack. The defib is not yet w/ me. Good decision, right?
And yes RONALD -- it is the special ed box set -- weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (Even I am LOL at myself).
Seriously now, I have not even listened to the CD i bought Monday cos I want the experience to be pristine.
Although they have chosen Elevator as the next single, I like the tack they are taking now -- introducing Elevator w/ Falling Stars.
Different facets of David shown.
Different target markets reached.
In quick succession, at that.
I think this is one David album where most of the cuts will enjoy airplay.
How can you not but feel pride for him? GUYS YOU HAVE TO GO!!!!
David Archuleta to sing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir
October 7th, 2010 @ 5:40pm
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah pop star David Archuleta will be the guest star at the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert this year.
The choir made the announcement Thursday morning on KSL NewsRadio’s “Doug Wright Show.” The concert series begins with a preview Dec. 16, followed by evening concerts Dec. 17 and 18 and a Sunday morning “mini-concert” Dec. 19.
Archuleta joined the radio show by phone, saying he has been to the choir’s Christmas concerts before and felt lucky to be invited and be able to make the concert work with his recording schedule.
“Just to be able to get to do that while I’m still a teenager is just miraculous to me,” Archuleta told Doug Wright.
“It’s great for several reasons,” choir music director Mack Wilberg said. “Number one, not only is he well known throughout the country, but [he] is from here. So that makes it, I think, extra special.”
Archuleta’s music career has run at full speed since his runner-up “American Idol” finish in 2008. He also recently released a book, “Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance.”
Archuleta currently lives in Los Angeles but was born in Miami and spent most of his childhood in Utah. He says his singing career was inspired by a videotaped performance of “Les Miserables,” and he began singing at age 6.
Choir President Mac Christensen also held a press conference Thursday morning to make the announcement.
“We just announced that David Archuleta is going to be our star. He has so much natural talent and it’s been developed, and he is just absolutely great,” Christensen said.
Christensen said the annual Christmas concert is unparalleled in Utah, hosting an audience of more than 21,000 each night in the Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“I just wish everyone could be there,” he said. “People are now coming from all over the world. We’ll have over a million requests (for tickets).”
Archuleta, 19, is by far the youngest star to headline the Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concert.
The choir’s invited guests over the past 10 years include:
•2009: Jazz singer Natalie Cole and author and historian David McCullough
•2008: Broadway singer Brian Stokes Mitchell and narrator Edward Herrmann
•2007: London-based King’s Singers
•2006: Norwegian vocalist Sissel
•2005: Soprano Renee Fleming and actress Claire Bloom
•2004: Actress and singer Audra McDonald and actor Peter Graves
•2003: Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel
•2002: Former CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite
•2001: Actress Angela Lansbury
For more information on this year’s concert, and to reserve your tickets, CLICK HERE.
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Story compiled with contributions from Steve Fidel and Carole Mikita.
Tonight is the MENTORS’ GALA. David’s setlist from twitter:
RT @_slowdownsugar:Lupe will be opening the Gala w/ a song.D’s set: TAGGB,”Angels,””Dream Sky High” “Contigo,” Spanish song,duet w/ Lupe.
More interviews
CHANNEL ONE NEWWS
FOX NEWS -- TOSOD album release
FoxNews -- In The Hot Zone
AP News -- DA stays grounded despite success
David Archuleta shares stage with his mother for Mentors’ Annual Gala fundraiser
SALT LAKE CITY — Last January, “American Idol” superstar David Archuleta and his mother, Lupe, went to her native Honduras and to Guatemala, hosted by Utah-based Mentors International. There, they say firsthand how the organization helps provide loans and training to help families in home-based businesses work their way out of poverty.
On Friday night, mother and son gave to the effort themselves by providing a free performance at Mentors’ Annual Gala fundraiser at the Salt Lake Marriott, before a crowd of several hundred donors and potential donors.
It was the organization’s 20th anniversary, and the two Archuletas were up for the occasion in a performance that featured fast-paced Latin music and heartfelt ballads evoking the optimism that drives Mentors.
“We were really thankful to be able to go and see the work that’s being done for the people down there, and families prosper and come from low places and reach their goals and see their dreams come true,” David said.
Accompanying himself on electronic keyboard, the 19-year-old singer opened the performance with “Angels,” a song from the 2007 season of American Idol. To recorded accompaniment, he followed with “Things Are Going to Get Better,” which he debuted last month on the Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA telethon.
Then, it was time for his mom to take the stage, exhibiting substantial talent of her own with two Spanish-language selections, one sung in moving tribute to her father, who was in the audience. The other was the up-tempo “Mi Tierra” (my land) which she sang in honor of her homeland, Honduras.
“I don’t know how to thank Mentors for this trip,” the tearful mother said. “I’m never going to forget it, because this is my people, and I love my people. For this reason, we are here to share our love.”
David also sang a Spanish number, “Contigo En La Distancia” (you in the distance), and mother and son closed the set with a duet on “A Puro Dolor” (“the purest of pain”).
TO READ THE REST -- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700072325/David-Archuleta-shares-stage-with-his-mother-for-Mentors-Annual-Gala-fundraiser.html?pg=1
LINKS TO PIX: http://www.deseretnews.com/photos/midres/3899314.jpg
BTW, aside from the Karaoke Challenge, there is another ccntest announced by the mother ship:
The other side of david: fan fiction contest
You love David. You daydream about him. You listen to his music all the time. Now it’s your chance to tell David WHY you love him and his music so much! David wants to see and hear your other side! The Other Side Of David: Fan Fiction Contest is your chance to write a 250 word essay OR leave a message on his hotline at 801.386.8196 on why you love David Archuleta, his music and more! There will be 6 finalists (3 written and 3 voicemails) and David will choose one grand prize winner to receive a customized David iPad! You only have until October 19th to enter so start submitting your entries now!
RONALD -- wouldn’t one of your poems be a perfect entry?
This is one cool review from the NY Post
DAVID ARCHULETA
“The Other Side of Down”
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HAVING been totally prepared to hate David Archuleta’s sophomore album, “The Other Side of Down,” as being more mush from the wimp, the disc is shockingly good, displaying huge musical evolution beyond the “American Idol”-style schlock ‘n’ roll.
While Archuleta’s voice is still bright and youthful, the sugar is gone. You hear that in mature lyrics that have emotional depth in songs such as “Falling Stars,” “My Kind of Perfect” and “Stomping the Roses.” After his stint on “American Idol” and his debut record, it seemed as if this kid were pure plastic. This record’s pulse says otherwise
Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/gunning_for_variety_with_musical_jbSfmNG4QV2moKUjbx0o1K#ixzz11qzq9KpF
TRUST THE ARCHIE NINJAS 😉
GALA PERFORMANCE (audio only) -- ANGELS
CELD
TAGGB
DREAM SKY HIGH
All vids cr to ziffle77
mp3s of Ziffle77 ‘s vide
http://www.mediafire.com/?0aa4c3uircfhf
Except for CELD, the rest of the songs have 2 versions -- one w/ intro, one w/o
Truly -- balm to restless souls & unsettled minds/hearts
JR, that is one great review from the NY Post. “Shockingly good”? “After his stint on “American Idol” and his debut record, it seemed as if this kid were pure plastic. This record’s pulse says otherwise.”
This was a common perception of David during AI, and this album most definitely shows a maturity that will bust those myths wide open.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir… I didn’t know quite how HUGE it was until I read that 21,000 PEOPLE come every night, and from all over the world at that! What a huge accomplishment it is for someone so young, but… Walter Cronkite was a past guest, too? Was he a singer? lol
That performance CELD -- oh my gosh! Although one can see the effect of David not controlling the tempo, I do love this, especially that ending! I almost feel like I’m in the 1930s listening to a scratchy record, listening to some singing great! 🙂
And Dream Sky High is just a playground for diva embellishment! It’s near to hear that Soul Man from Utah again. 😀
Thanks for your review, Ronald! I have really enjoyed hearing that song live twice now.
Another CD Review from Stanford Daily -- you would think an archie wrote it!
Remember “American Idol” season seven cutie David Archuleta (AKA “Archie”)? Hint: he’s the David that didn’t win. Well, it’s been almost three years since Archuleta’s near miss with superstardom, and he’s proven that he doesn’t need a coveted title to cement his place in the music industry. Just this week, Archuleta released his long-anticipated second album (if you don’t count his Christmas CD, that is). Entitled “The Other Side of Down,” this album is a charming throwback to the 90s, and a tribute to pop in its purest form.
Contrary to his self-titled album “David Archuleta,” which the ex-”Idol” contestant was forced to produce within months of his stint on the show, “The Other Side of Down” took over a year to make. The extra time appears to have been well spent, as almost all of these new tracks were written by Archie himself, and the album as a whole displays a new level of musical confidence that was not present on the first release. Archuleta’s silky voice sparkles on the up-tempo tracks and shines on the album’s ballads, making for very pleasant and easy listening.
Don’t let the poppy nature of the album fool you, though – his kid’s got serious talent. In a musical niche currently defined by artists such as Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, it is wonderfully refreshing to hear a voice soar above the noise. If there is one thing that sets Archuleta apart from other artists his age, it is his unfaltering ability to truly sing any song he chooses to perform. Forget auto-tune, rap interludes and over-produced beats – all Archuleta really needs to sell his music is his angelic voice.
Take the album’s first ballad, “Falling Stars,” for example. The melody is lovely in its simplicity and the lyrics suitably sappy, but it is Archuleta’s gorgeous falsetto and flawless runs that lend the song its true charm. Archuleta’s smooth sound is also audible in the album’s title track, “The Other Side of Down.” The optimistic vibe of the song is complemented by its catchy beat and Archuleta’s crisp tone. The following track, “Something ‘Bout Love,” which is rumored to be the album’s first single, is equally catchy and also flaunts an infectious chorus and lyrics that are sure to make you smile. “Elevator” is the most lyrically driven song of the lot, painting a picture of Archuleta’s battle with indecision and his new-found confidence. If you’re looking for a song to get stuck in your head, skip to the next track, “Stomping the Roses,” which will have you singing along before the song has even finished its first play.
Later in the album, “Parachutes and Airplanes” and “Look Around” go back to the basics of pop, with their sunny melodies and light rhythms. “Complain” and “Things Are Gonna Get Better” round off the album with their winding melodies and inspirational messages. Finally, the closing track, “My Kind of Perfect,” finds Archuleta singing about his search for love and is sure to have girls everywhere melting in their shoes.
While “The Other Side of Down” is not the most inventive pop record ever made, it is a high-quality, aesthetically appealing release that is guaranteed to put you in a great mood. After all, between Archuleta’s velvet voice and adorable face, who wouldn’t crack a smile?
SOURCE -- http://fwix.com/sfbay/share/a6d9b0d47a/review_david_archuletas_the_other_side_of_down
Love the good reviews!
All right, I am really going to try my level best not to listen (like you ronald) to snippets before the next release. I expect you all to hold me to that, too… and ridicule me mercilessly if I slip off that wagon!!!!! Honestly, I did not expect to love the album the way I do, judging from what I heard initially. (Ducking the tomatoes!) Seriously, for not caring about being too “hooky”, David has crafted this one to wrap its hooks all the way around the replay button, and tickle it ’til it dances! So… am I the only one in the crowd whose current favorite is <Look Around? Big grin, every listen. And yes, I even love Elevator!
Oh, and before I forget--I love the way Regis calls David the “…very popular winner of the American Idol show…”. Haha -- got that right!
Oh, also… in the Elevator vid, did I detect a hint of a “Shop Around” head bobble at 1:56 -- 1:57?
Seriously.
highervibe: You are not alone. This album is addicting. I had some misgivings about some of the songs the first time I heard them -- or heard the snippets. And now the only song I’m still struggling to love is Elevator. For some reason, I just am not feeling it (although the dang song plays in my head way too often for my own enjoyment!)
Who I Am, Good Place, Stompin’ the Roses, and TOSOD are among my favorites, today. Tomorrow I’m likely to give you a different list. Oh, and did I forget to mention My Kind of Perfect? LOL
ronald, I enjoyed reading your review. Thanks!
It is clear, especially in that Z100 video, that David loves “Elevator,” and he loves to sing it for us. That’s what makes it irresistible.
Speaking of irresistible, I’m finding that I like two other songs a whole lot more than I expected to — “Look Around” and “Stompin’ the Roses.”
olemr2001: The Stompin’ The Roses review was published last night -- see it here: https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2010/10/stompin-the-roses/