Since we first heard the rumblings of a solo tour, we have wondered what a David Archuleta tour would be. We worried about the type of venue. We pondered whether said venues would be suitable for our burgeoning star. We fretted over mosh pits. Questioned whether to mosh or not to mosh. Whether to throw caution to the wind and fly cross country to see one more show.
Once the tour started, we wondered whether the critics would be fair. We wondered whether he would be able to endure such a whirlwind tour, his first solo tour ever. Most of all we probably wished, wondered, prayed whether ‘they’ would love him like we do.
So now we know (vicariously for many) it is better to mosh, than never to have moshed at all. We know that this young man is a force, and although he may be compact in stature, he is strong, vital, and equipped to meet all challenges. We know that the stage is where his magic is made. We know the critics can’t help but tip their collective hat, and give a nod to him because he is the real deal.
Some of us are actually having a little separation anxiety. Our beloved is about to show the world (well at least parts of Asia and the U.K.) what we already know: that David Archuleta is a multi-faceted, once in a lifetime, extraordinary talent. So fans in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, hang on to your seats. Watch out McFly fans. You are about to be amazed.
We’ve come so far as a fan base. Although we still angst and fret, there is also a feeling of certainty in the air. We know that he won’t be denied. Any worries of Disneyfication, or Montanization dissipate with every strut, every flex, and every beam of that megawatt smile.
Every time he steps on that stage with the growing confidence far exceeding our wildest expectations, we are renewed. We forget all of the worry, the fretting, maybe even a little of the fear. If David had any of the same pre-tour apprehension that we did, it must be gone by now.
His solo tour was sold-out success, with fans traveling from literally around the world to see him. The love he poured out on stage was matched and magnified by the adoring crowds.
So now what? What do we do until he graces that stage again? Until he takes Asia and the U.K. by storm? I say we sip a little Angels Tonic. Follow it with a Barriers Chaser. If that is not enough, I would prescribe a Zero Gravity Mojito. After that I would suggest we just catch our collective breath and exhale. Then we strap ourselves in again, this ride has just begun.
— brooklyndawn
brooklyndawn -- well said girl! Just had my Somebody Out There Riesling.
Based on where he has already taken us, the future is exciting indeed!
Cheers! Brooklyndawn! I’ll have a little WFM MerryGoRound Chaser! A beautiful post.
Great article brooklyndawn! This is the lull between the storm of shows and a good moment for reflection. I have to laugh a bit at how we all fret and stew (myself included). When has he ever failed us or ceased to amaze?
Brooklyndawn..Actually, I am having a glass of wine and I’m raising it in a toast to you and your post! What a ride it’s been so far!
I brought my comment from the last post cuz I included one of David’s best performances which was very early in his tour. This one was absolutely stunning to watch. I was thinking “Who are you and where have you been hiding, and what did you do with OUR David??”
Here’s the link to what I think is the David’s best performance of DLG in Sayreville..soulful, pleading, almost painful to watch, cuz he is so into it!
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I just watched part 2 of The Interview and there WAS a fleeting “look” when Buble name was mentioned, but it could have been simply that he was caught off guard cuz Buble is SO FAR from where David is going with his music right now. I think they could have chosen another artist to add to the mix. Someone who is “different from David” like Springsteen for example, or Timberlake, but not as different as Buble’. I wonder what David thinks of Bruce & Justin cuz they are so huge, or artists like Prince. We know he loves Michael Jackson’s music & performances. It’s just me that’s curious, that’s all.
The thing that really intrigued me about this interview is David’s ability to multitask..He seemed to be reading & texting for a good part of the time, which must have been very distracting to the Snarks. But still answered the questions with thoughtful intelligence. And he thinks he’s not cool?? He is cooler than the coolest, hippest 18 year old I have EVER seen.
Brava, brooklyndawn! Sign me up for a You Can-teloupe Martini!
No anxiety here, Brooklyn! I took the evening to rewatch some Duluth videos- WFY, ZG and My Hands are in my drink! I’m looking forward to hearing from David and his fans in Asia. I’m psyched and have nothing but the most optmistic expectations. No concerts in the horizon for me -- all I have is my cd and the YouTube videos, but that’s a lot more than I had a year ago.
Well to fill in some time til an update bulletin shows up, I booked a flight from NYC to San Diego for the June 20 concert. I suppose there are those who might think that mad, but certainly no one on this list. At least it feels proactive. I’m excited already and it’s weeks away. Miles to go etc etc. And now back to the glass of wine accompanied by lots of Youtube.
river992 -- No one here will think you mad haha! I’ll be in San Diego too. Isn’t it sweet to have a date on your calendar?
river, My sis & I will see you there! And this is just the first summer concert series that’s been announced so far. There will be more…I’m just wondering where. I think there may be one in the far northwest like Seattle or Portland, Colorado, Florida and Canada for sure. It’s going to be a great summer and fall. We will NEVER get enough or too much of David!
oh yeah… I think the Fair will offer a great chance for a get together before the concert. and then there is the possibility of a summer tour. I think my life just got put on hold.
SF, thanks for reposting djb’s Sayerville vid. One of my favourite performances from the tour, one that made me go back and really LISTEN to that song.
And getting back to Michael Buble, I love his sound but he’s in a completely different genre than David. I think David is probably just tired of the constant comparisons to Buble and Josh Groban by those who try to pigeonhole him as a balladeer.
” I say we sip a little Angels Tonic. Follow it with a Barriers Chaser. If that is not enough, I would prescribe a Zero Gravity Mojito. After that I would suggest we just catch our collective breath and exhale. Then we strap ourselves in again, this ride has just begun.”
Very well said, Brooklyndawn! I too am raising a glass of wine to toast your post! 🙂
Feels like a party in here. Cheers!
brooklydawn,
Well timed and very well written post. He has outdone himself and continues to exceed expectations with each new endeavor. How we worry! And with each new worry comes the fresh revelation__he exceeds.
We are going through something new now. Sharing him with the world. I knew it would come. I just didn’t think it would come so soon.
I don’t really feel separation anxiety. I am so proud of him and excited to see this come to pass. A little worried, but that comes with the territory. A definition of Love I read once was, “Anxious concern for the well-being of another.” So a little anxiety is natural when you love someone as much as we here love David.
There is a poem I love called Wait by Galway Kinnell.
It goes in part:
Wait, for now.
Distrust everything if you have to.
*But trust the hours. Haven’t they carried you everywhere, up to now?
I would take the liberty to change that to:
*But trust the Archulator. Hasn’t he carried you everywhere, up to now?
There is more to the poem, but it ends,
Only wait a little and listen:
music of hair,
music of pain,
music of looms weaving all our loves again.
Be there to hear it, it will be the only time,
most of all to hear
the flute of your whole existence,
rehearsed by the sorrows, play itself into total exhaustion.
Just wait. As you said, “this ride has just begun.”
brooklyndawn- Cheers! That was great… building up the excitement to a palpable buzz, in my head anyways. What a ride and it’s just the beginning.
SF -- Thanks for the post djb video, hadn’t gone back to that one in a while, the moment at 3:32, the look on his face is kind of like “whew”, maybe a little shy about what he just did. I don’t know, did anybody notice that?
I’ve asked those familiar with the fair what’s it like, everyone says it’s a really nice place in a really beautiful area by the coast. To make sure and take something warm for the evening time since it cools down considerably. Can’t wait.
Buble, he’s talented and has some great lyrics but his performances are rather dull, but I got to confess everyone else seems dull since the Voice took over my life. No one conveys the emotion of a song the way he does. I watched Prince on Leno, vocally talented and great performer, but no connection with my soul.
Angelica April 3, 2009 at 10:53 pm
That poem left me breathless! Such beautiful phrasing. I went to read the whole thing.
Raising my glass of “cheap box wine” called “A little to drunk over you.” A toast for David:
I wish you health, I wish you well, and happiness galore.
I wish you luck for you and friends; what could I wish you more?
May your joys be as deep as the oceans, your troubles as light as its foam.
And may you find, sweet peace of mind, where ever you may roam.
anon
Abrra
Whoa, Hey! What did I miss? What’s this about summer tour dates? June in San Deigo? Where are there details? Is he opening for someone?
river booked a flight?!
**head buried in tax returns!**
Djafan, I didn’t go back to rewatch the DLG video from Sayerville but I thinkI know what “look” you’re talking about. Is it the one where he kind of looks down a little bit? If it is, I always thought he was looking at himself, his shirt, like he thinks he popped a button off of it or something because I noticed in the video right after DLG (and I forget which one it is but I think it’s the beginning of ZG, not sure) he is still looking at his shirt like he thinks it’s opened or something…God forbid he shows some skin ha-ha.
Or, if it’s the other “look” where he looks at someone in the audience it’s as if he said “you caught me”. Like you said he was so into it and woke up from his spell and yes, a little shy about what he just did. I’ll have to rewatch it now. I am like CSI when it comes to David…and you seem to be like me when it comes to watching closely…then again, we all are it seems.
pabuckie April 3, 2009 at 11:39 pm
“I am like CSI when it comes to David…and you seem to be like me when it comes to watching closely…then again, we all are it seems.”
Haha! thats why I watch with no sound sometimes. The VOICE is way to distracting when I am in WATCH mode.
Abrra
SF, thanks for pointing me back to that (incredible djbell) DLG! Phew! (And I hadda run watch the Barriers one, too because not only does he crack up so incredibly adorably, but then he regains his composure, after a couple of excruciatingly killa smiles, and BRANGS IT for the rest of the song. LOVE IT!)
pabuckie, uh, the look I’m seein’ in that DLG is the look of a man consumed with passion. =:O
Angelica, the Galway Kinnell poem is wonderful. I looked it up, too. Loved how you pointed his verse to our … situation. 🙂
Abrra, you’re so right..sometimes at work that’s all I can do is watch and not hear when I’m trying to SNEEK in a video of David.
Brooklyndawn…great post and that is my favorite picture of David from Jennifer Barry…I was so happy to see that. It stands for conviction and passion BIG TIME.
BeeBee -- David IS PASSION -- yes yes!!
rapture 11:35 Here is a link from FOD
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/81980
San Diego Fair Del Mar
password is BANJO if you need it.
Abrra
pabuckie- I am like CSI when it comes to David…and you seem to be like me when it comes to watching closely…
I watched again and lean towards the latter. Yes, I do tend to analyze all he does and watch very closely. I did notice the look after Buble was mentioned.
Abrra -- when I notice something that catches my attention… I turn off the Voice so I can concentrate…yes, I have ODD.
pabuckie -- did you see the picture from yesterday Abrra and I posted the link to? Passion….
djafan, beebee -- that look at 3:32 isn’t the one I was thinking -- but that “look” says to me “Look what I just did?” instead of the famous “Look what you made me do” in SLC. But, at 3:35 he definitely touches his shirt like he popped a button!
On Fans of David they had a poll earlier to pick the best ZG performance. If they had a poll to pick the best DLG performance, I would pick Sayerville for sure!
So passionate throughout.
Oh Angelica…what a beautiful poem and your perfect edits. 🙂
djafan -- no I missed the picture you posted…is it possible to post again or maybe you can help me find it somehow? These posts are long and I don’t have a good computer might take me all night to find it.
pabuckie -- yes, look at what I just did look and I was being watched…he’s something else.
just in case you missed it.
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=5lkzmznzddt&thumb=6
End of Tour Blues -- isn’t that a mouthful! So, okay, we just witnessed a tour season (short as it was) of enourmous growth and transformation for David.
So now I have a favor to ask of all of you….. send me your one vote (1, yes only 1) for the best video of the tour. For whatever reason, just tell me why you think it’s THE ONE.
Don’t post them here (happy will kill me if you do), but send me a note through the contact page here
http://justdavida.wordpress.com/contact-form/
Thanks everyone!
Abrra -- is there a way to find out how the ticket sales are doing for Del Mar?
DLG from Sayerville for sure.
pabuckie -- showing skin…lol. I still sometimes wonder how they got him to do the Guitar Hero in shorts, and get him barefoot in the picture with the dolphin. He is modest and he wrote on one of those teen magazines when asked how he likes girls to dress, modest is hottest…
I tend to agree, there’s a lot to be said to leave something for the imagination.
Silly DJ 🙂 Have you looked at my avitar? /giggle /swoon
PASSION!
Abrra
djafan -- thanks, WOW what a face….yes, beebee consumed with passion -- David feels things so deeply. He’s only 18 can you imagine after he’s had life experiences and he’s older….how much more he’s going to feel!!
Abrra…lol!!!! I hadn’t noticed!…OMG…I tell you that one picture … to many adjectives and quite a few verbs better left unsaid. 🙂
djafan…I don’t think you’ll need anything too warm in San Diego in the middle of June, especially not when you see David perform, Buh-leev-u-me! It’s an outside venue with a HUGE stage!
David is still in the air..getting closer to his destination and a huge time difference! He’s going to have jet lag on & off for the next six weeks or so! My sis & I were just talking about how he needs to EAT some REAL FOOD! Not just nuts & water! OK, so no dairy products, I get that. But someone needs to FEED him! Just the “abuelita” in me talking & worrying.
Good night everyone! For David…
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his Archangels do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey. Keep David and HIS VOICE healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray.
Amen.
David, sweet dreams. Be safe & secure in our love always! Contigo siempre con amor!
May your journey be happy, safe and all you hope and deserve it to be! May your positive and good Karma attract those with positive and good Karma! May you encounter goodwill and happiness! May you continue to be healthy and strong throughtout your journey in Asia. Take with you all our love, prayers and warm thoughts! Already missing you badly, and loving you madly!
We need a blog or better yet a Vlog real soon!
djafan -- yeah! That guitar hero commercial is so HOT!
I’ve often wondered that too! And, in his ALTNOY video he wears his sneekers in the sand..no skin…and even in Hawaii there was a clip of him on a beach and he still had sneekers on…doesn’t he want to feel the sand between his toes!
djafan April 4, 2009 at 12:31 am
I am in Massachusetts. Need I say more? I found the link at FOD a few pages back. I suppose you can call the venue? But a PIGGY might answer. /snort I know nothing of fairground shows but I am guessing “dirt mosh” ?
Abrra
SF….djafan…I don’t think you’ll need anything too warm in San Diego in the middle of June, especially not when you see David perform, Buh-leev-u-me! It’s an outside venue with a HUGE stage!
Maybe I over think things, he warmed me in Pomona, warms me through pictures and youtube, I’m in the fourth row section four, you’re right I’ll be plenty warm..lol
David is still in the air..getting closer to his destination and a huge time difference! He’s going to have jet lag on & off for the next six weeks or so! My sis & I were just talking about how he needs to EAT some REAL FOOD! Not just nuts & water! OK, so no dairy products, I get that. But someone needs to FEED him! Just the “abuelita” in me talking & worrying.
Yes, he needs to eat…I don’t know what in me, but I want him to eat, he can eat healthy, but please eat.
Abrra -- I’ll call, I’m in the LA county… Del Mar I hear is an upscale area with beautiful fairgrounds, friends daughter goes every year.
Abrra..nothing could be further from the truth..The San Diego Venue is really nice. Here’s a link for a pic of the stage…
http://www.sdfair.com/fair/index.php?fuseaction=concerts.grandstandseating&pg=terrbright
Definitely not a dirt mosh! 😆
Nitey-nite!
silverfox April 4, 2009 at 12:51 am
Very nice! I guess I am recalling “what used to be”. I am your age and fairs were gritty affairs. I am happy for David to sing there.
Abrra
Every thread for the last 3 threads y’all bring that pic over. Do you think I’m made of mortar and stone? Oh well, just one more peek and then no more. I’m done. I swear. 8)
Angelica --
Oh well, just one more peek and then no more. I’m done. I swear.
I brought over, had to share but didn’t look at it, not safe to do before bedtime….lol
Isn’t it funny how some of these videos of the tour are more audio feasts and some are very much more video feasts?
I was just watching one of my faves again.
Allentown TBWY.
“What I wouldn’t give to feel that waaaaaaayyy”
This is one of those where it is both.
betsy,
Did you find your lost stuff on your computer then?
I’ll be back. Checking out Allentown TBWY sans and with sound.
Angelica,
It’s all gone. I have tried troubleshooting, uninstalling, reinstalling -- everything. It needs to take a trip to the computer Dr.
I even set up a new Windows account log in and installed windows media player to it.
Nada.
Allentown TBWY. I am going there again.
Serious, lovesick David.
He plays that role so well.
brooklyndawn: I have “end of tour blues”. But your post really helped me. Thank you!
pabuckie at 12:16 am
In Sayreville DLG, I beg to differ about 3:35 where you said that “he definitely touches his shirt like he popped a button.” If you take another look, he looks down to check the setlist for the next song. He may have touched his shirt because it was in the way of his view. Then he immediately introduced the next song. Watch it again and tell me what you think, please. Amazing how we analyze these things! By the way pabuckie your avi is a killer!
Trying to come up with the best video of the tour is tough. It requires some thought and research. There are so many good ones; it’s hard to pick. I’ll work on it tomorrow.
Nite nite! (I think everyone’s asleep anyway!)
betsy,
That sucks. (((hug)))
Serious, lovesick David.
He plays that role so well.
Just wait till he’s not playing but interpreting real life experience in that area. {{{{{ 😯 Gaaah! }}}}}
I love this site -- I know, I say it everyday (at least every other day). It’s like an ensemble -- everyone has a gift, varied in talent, style and aptitude -- each and everyone creating one beautiful experience for all jD’s to enjoy.
brooklyndawn -- Can’t believe (after less than a year) our David is beginning the promos for his upcoming international tour. Though I never doubted that his music would be with me forever, I was not sure the rest of the world would ever feel that way too. “…….this young man is a force, and although he may be compact in stature, he is strong, vital, and equipped to meet all challenges. We know that the stage is where his magic is made. We know the critics can’t help but tip their collective hat, and give a nod to him because he is the real deal.”
Yet it seems so remarkable in these troubled financial times that he could still sell out his solo tour (even the added venues near the end of tour) and continue to gain momentum as he heads to foreign lands. Can only imagine what joy (and trepidation?) he must be feeling. But rather then fret or sing the blues, I will continue to faithfully watch his videos, listen incessantly to that wonderous voice and when that smidgen of doubt creeps in, I will remember this…..”I would suggest we just catch our collective breath and exhale. Then we strap ourselves in again, this ride has just begun.” Thanks for the Archutherapy.
End of tour blues.. out of the country blues.. sniff
Blog.. Vlog.. ??
Yes.. he needs to eat. He needs to sleep.
I’m guessing he’s not doing much of either.
Sometimes I think he lives on adrenaline alone.
betsey -- so sorry about your stuff…. I can’t seem to run the windows media player right. I tried burning a CD with it but the CD won’t play. Are you tied to an itunes or Zune library? No problem with the Zune (made by microsoft) library, so I will just use that from now on. For ease of navigation on that site and it seems unrestricted (612 videos from other sites -- ie; youTube, nD; etc.) so far. I also have an itunes library (ipod) but they have so many restrictions & am constantly losing songs that I’ve downloaded from sources other than itunes.
Sorry, I know I’m violating one of the rules above but feel this might be helpful.
Bebereader -- I will watch it again…did you go to that concert by any chance? Maybe someone who did would know if he checked the setlist…I don’t remember seeing that in the video but when my computer runs better I can look at a video..right now I can’t. Also, look at ZG the beginning..cause I think that’s the next song he sang and he’s still looking and fixing his shirt in that one too! Thanks for liking my avi -- I think he looks really intense, or contemplative here….I just like “the look”.
Bebereader -- I don’t think it is ZG maybe it wass a longer version of DLG where I saw it. I’ll have to investigate…my computer sucks right now.
continuation of snarky interview
4/4 on 4/4 -- Bestpart:
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Marlie and Dawn
My regular email acct is not working. Comcast is looking into the situation. Can you both email me at my public email? I have lost the emails I had up to now.
Send a test email to knestell@hotmail.com
This is the only way I know how to stay connected until my regular email is repaired.
Thanks
Abrra
Morning …
Yes Abrra.. I will email you at the other address.
It’s 9:30 PM right now in Singapore.
Today’s high was 95 degrees.. it’s currently 84.
Here in NJ .. it’s 49 degrees.. with severe winds…showers.
We are doing a little bit of site maintenance, so if things are a little wonky or pages don’t show up as normal, don’t fret, we’ll have it back to normal in about an hour or so.
Thanks!
beebee -- hi… here it is…thanks for offering to rotate…can you let me know what software you’re using? Thank you!
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David mentioned here…
http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/columnists/story/698623.html
David Archuleta has a nice habit. He’s that perky little teen-ager from Utah who came in second last year in the “American Idol” sing-off. He’s one of the best known young singers in America. Shrieking, slightly insane teen-age girls adore him. Yet he’s polite and respectful. He has his ego under control. He’s almost embarrassed at his success.
That’s a nice habit you have there, David.
pabuckie -- I’ve watched over and over… I still think he looks like coming out of the DLG trance and being aware of it. Maybe he did look down at the set list to regroup after that intense performance.
Just watched ALTNOY on MTV TR3S (latin version of MTV) top 20, coming in at number 11!!!!!
Great on the big screen . Caught me off guard…makes me so giddy.
Pabuckie -- Yes I went to the Sayreville show!!! And it was fantastic!!! ZG followed DLG.
Courtesy of djbell13, here’s DLG/Sayreville again:
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At 2:36, he’s coming out of the ‘trance’.
At 3:34 he looks down, moves his shirt out of the way to check the setlist.
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As you said, maybe he popped a button on another song?
Hope your computer is working back to normal again!
Any news of David’s arrival in Singapore?
pabuckie
Regarding your avi…those eyes! OMGosh!
Bebereader -- thanks for liking my avi! I love this picture. Also, thanks for the video links although my computer is still very slow and can’t watch any.
It’s funny how no one’s avi shows up on my laptop at home. I can only see them at work when I sneek things in.
I always loved David’s performance at Sayerville -- I think it’s one of his best and definitely one of my favorites.
pabuckie,
I love your avi too. Where is that pic from? I agree with you guys. Sayerville FTW! The FOD poll for the best ZG did not even include Sayerville which is still my favorite. Guess cause it didn’t have the jumping. But he was so intense, I never get tired of watching it. DLG Sayerville was the best of that song too, IMO. He was really in the zone for that show!
Thanks everyone -- but I really don’t remember where I got that picture from cause I have so many. I just really loved it. Sorry, don’t remember.
Just read on Team Archie that David arrived safely in Singapore (0200) their time. It looks like that site and two that Fansof david listed will have the most up to dare info on the Asia tour.
It looks like the fans in singapore and Malaysia will be going all out for David.
Leah from Iowa (mostly a lurker)
In case you haven’t seen it. A video of David at the Singapore airport!
http://teamarchie.com/
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guys here is the video
He arrived safe and sounds
Good morning everyone from Sydney, 5:17 am here
pabuckie April 4, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I know too much LOL that avi fo yours is from Altnoy video where he is sitting on the bed and playing guitar. /smirk
Abrra
Whew! Glad to see he made it safe and sound. Why does he have to carry his own heavy luggage? He kept saying, sorry, I look really bad…yeah, right David.
Abrra,
You are a wicked good student of Archeology! Thanks.
oopps should be safe and sound
Also he won’t need a hoodie there, too hot
He will need lots of water!!!!!
Thanks for the most recent video. Seeing David at the Singapore airport certainly takes away the “End of Tour Blues!” So happy he arrived safely.
Angelica -- In the video someone offered to take his bags. He declined. Stubborn.
Pictures
http://www.salamahafifi.com/
thanks to xSALAMAHAFIFI Y.
some excerpt
PEOPLE! HIS PLANE LANDED SAFELY, OKAY. SO STOP ASKING ME WHAT IF HIS PLANE CRASHES AND STUFF. I SAW HIM, OKAY. HE SAW ME OKAY. HE WAS JUST IN FRONT OF ME OKAY. MY LEGS WERE ROOTED TO THE GROUND AFTER THAT.
However, some girls who look like they’re from China were like ‘No!’ but David held out his hand anyway and this Archie (I forgot her name, sorry) was the only one who got a picture with him.
David is super sweet.
“Wow, you guys actually came? It’s so late already!” -- 1.30 am
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fT2TyTT_IJY/Sdep3O7Tz2I/AAAAAAAAHak/M3ab0ZRgPZs/s1600-h/DSC05030.JPG
THE picture with a BIG smile at 1:30 am in the morning
luv this kid xxxooooxxx
Sorry BIG WARNING for the picture, big as in huge but a nice big smile….
I only saw Ray in that vid. No Jeff. I guess he is flying solo, so to speak. haha!
Another vid from the airport…
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I am stunned! I only saw Ray. No one else was with him?
I am stunned & shocked! Of all the places I thought Jeff would be with David, it would be when David goes overseas. I am just stunned. WOW!
pabuckie,2:27…I think your avi is actually a screen cap pic from the making of David’s video ALTNOY, or the actual video, can’t remember exactly. 😆
SF -- I’m shocked also. But I guess now that David has Ray and Ray did such a good job during tour, David has decided that Ray is sufficient. Though I still think I’d feel better if at least one of them was with him…I think David has decided to jump in the deep end after all, despite my protests. haha! Jeff has said he is going to the UK with David. I wonder if that still stands? Hmmmmmm…wait and see.
SF,probably Jeff might follow later…..or not in the same flight… or they might have some relatives there who will take care of him .or the family thinks that David is mature enough to be on his own….
Just continue to pray…. Lots of people there who would take care of him, our baby….
I’m so proud of David! Singapore is a very safe country (much safer than the U.S.). I think David’s label and management would not take his safety and security lightly. I think they know what they are doing. It must be nice for David to experience a little independence! Good for him! 🙂
yeah, maybe Jeff will meet up later. His first official appearance isn’t til Tuesday so who knows?
Let me see, David has been “touring” now since the beginning of the AI Tour and Jeff has been there from the first concert to the Solo tour Finale, with the exception of when Lupe joined David on both the AI & solo tour. I just find it funny that here I was chewing my nails, worrying & saying David will need more than just Ray with him in Asia. Of all the times I ACTUALLY WANT Jeff with David, it’s now. Although, from the video, they did have reps meeting them..did you see the girl telling the fans “no more” & leading David away? hmmmmm? I guess David will be well taken care of! 😆
NEWSFLASH -- this just in:
Revised Schedule of Asia Tour. He won’t be able to go to Hong Kong and Philippines this month. His revised schedule will be as follows:
1st stop in Singapore, will start his promotion from 6-7 April
2nd stop in Malaysia, KL 8-12 April (leave on 12 Apr), It’s been confirmed that he will have a performance on 11 April, 3pm at Sunway Lagoon!
This was on Teamarchie.com
Actually I kept hearing from people who were at the after party that Jeff said he was not going to Asia, but would be going to the UK. He also declined photos saying “I’m just the Dad.” what does surprise me is that I thought Mike was going along to accompany him at these promos. I wonder if instead he’s just going to keyboard. It does seem it’s just Ray and David.. I was looking for someone from the label. Hmm. So glad he’s safe and sound.
River -- “I was looking for someone from the label.” I’m pretty sure that the handlers there to meet him in the vid were most likely Sony/BMG Asia people.
river -- that’s interesting. Maybe Jeff’s role has officially changed since David turned 18?
Hey Guys! I justed watched the “Making of ALTNOY” video and yes you were all right my avi is 21 seconds into the video. Thanks.
thanks Julie. guess I thought someone from here would go along but that’s pretty naive. I am sure it’s all covered. Love the hoodie.. that seems to be his usual attempt at disguise. As if.
brooklyndawn: Wonderful article. You hit the mood, the sense of being in a back and forward state at the same time!!
Whew…I guess I can slow down on the deep cleaning I’ve been doing since he left. I am very glad he has arrived safely. (you should see my closets!)
http://www.salamahafifi.com/ -- account of a young lady that waited at the Singapore airport at 1:30 am to greet David -- remember the first time you saw David in person?!!!
As for attempting to disguise himself, he should wear shades..oh yeah, he’s “not cool enough” to wear sunglasses inside! Hahahahahahahahahahaha!! David, the comedian!
He’s gonna fine! He better be fine! He better come home safe & sound is all I gotta say!
SF- hilarious about the sunglasses. haha indeed.
also remember he said he tried the hoodie thing in St George so that he could go incognito to the grocery store and it failed. Gee, people in Utah recognized him? No kidding.
Glad to see even a few seconds of video. He has to be exhausted. Will be peeling that hoodie off pretty quick I would think. Will he dare wear long shorts? Probably not. Look who is talking, I wouldn’t wear shorts until my early thirties.
I was wondering, with the upcoming UK tour, concert with Cook, summer tour and heaven knows what else, this could be the best opportunity for Jeff to spend sometime with Lupe and the family. I would imagine David encouraged it too. Of course, I would guess it took some convincing of Lupe. And from what we saw, Ray is a bulldog.
SF as a reminder here is David with shades.
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/images/2009/02/david-archuleta-american-idol-season-7-runner-up-performs-at-mall.jpg
Do you think this is a good disguise?????
Great disguise! IF he doesn’t SMILE and if he covers the rest of himself with a monks cape & hood!
Oh yeah, and if he doesn’t walk or talk.
I think it’s a good thing for David to be with just Ray for this short trip. Everyone needs to be given a little independence at his age. Jeff, Lupe, and family need some quality time before Jeff leaves for the UK.
What a relief to know that he has arrived safely. Poor guy his inner time clock must be really messed up. I just hope he is getting some rest. Do you think there’s a chance that Mike is traveling separately from his home and will meet up with David in Singapore?
I think that I have made it here safely…
If only I could have changed that dang username back to SandyBeaches…
Hey the new rooms look pretty nice…thanks to all…
Hello Everyone!
David is safe in Singapore. He’ll be busy the next few days with interviews on the morning show, radio stations and magazines.
I am very excited.
Congratulations to all responsible, the site looks wonderful.
Angelofdja, I just noticed your new avi…Love it so cute.
HI EVERYONE!!!
Testing post -- love the new look!
Thank You Much -- Marlie and Liz.
FSteven -- nice to see you here!
Nice site!!!