Snarky Archies is reporting today on a comment posted at FOD by two fans who attended one of the recent radio station appearances that Jeff confirmed to them a solo tour starting in early 2009, with a second leg in the summer. I’m not ready to bet the bank on it until a word from Jive or at least another unrelated source, but this has been rumored for at least a month, now.
Debra -- congrats on the underwater stuff -- wow -- that’s way amazing. About the “party”/”sleepover” at my house . . . as soon as we get the word that David is doing a solo concert in Utah the party plans will begin . .
Link to meet and greet in Providence
http://www.92profm.com/PhotoWall.asp?id=46606
I wasn’t a winner of a ticket but I had a good idea where it was LOL 5 minutes from the station. But I didn’t want to crash it.
Abrra
Debra5354:
I have a theory about David’s effect on people of all ages. Some have called him a “hero” and some have identified that he has “inspired” them to some dramatic life change. Pretty heady stuff, that.
My theory is that when people really HEAR his music and understand who he is and his message, they basically experience a personal renaissance, as in rebirth. This can impact them intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and/or artistically. It is interesting to note that the Renaissance movement that began in the 14th century was, in essence, a cultural rebirth that spanned centuries.
I am not suggesting that David is starting a cultural movement of that magnitude. I think, though, one can see the comparisons on an individual level.
Jackryan4DA has discussed a tipping point for David’s takeoff as a musical superstar. I look forward to her analysis as we follow David’s rise in the music industry. It will be also quite fascinating to note if there is a continued theme to personal experiences of a renaissance nature as David’s music is heard.
As my favorite singer says, “I’m weird, I know.”
Can anybody clarify this for me?
Is the Walmart bonus track exclusive to online orders only, or is the track also included on the in-store CD’s?
beebee:
SO important…for David’s fans to buy the physical copy of his album. Whether you are ordering it online through Walmart or some other retailer, make sure that you end up with an actual CD in your hand. Even though artists make most of their money from concert tickets and merchandising, their success is very dependent on sales of the actual physical CD.
However, many of you will also want to purchase a digital copy of David’s album through iTunes, especially considering that you will get a whopping 16 songs (as compared to 12 or 13 through the other retailers…see below).
iTunes
1. Crush
2. Touch My Hand
3. Barriers
4. My Hands
5. A Little Too Not Over You
6. You Can
7. Running
8. Desperate
9. To Be With You
10. Don’t Let Go
11. Your Eyes Don’t Lie
12. Angels
13. Waiting on Yesterday
14. Falling
15. Let Me Go
16. Somebody Out There
Barnes and Noble
The songs listed above #1-12
Walmart
We can assume that with Walmart you will get the songs listed above #1-12 along with a bonus track named “Works for Me” (co-written by David Archuleta and Daniel Bedingfield). According to the Walmart site, this deluxe CD with a bonus track is not available in stores (you order it online, and the physical CD is shipped to you).
So how do you get all of the songs?
Obviously, if you want every song possible, you must pre-order the digital download album from iTunes and order the physical CD from Walmart. You will be blessed with 17 songs!
The above info copied from FOD. My understaning is..preorder from Itunes AND Walmart to get ALL the songs..What is confusing is why buy the CD in the stores if the bonus tracks will not be on it?? I guess I’ll get the CD all three ways!
Later!
SF: thank you-- that’s what I wanted to know (and MORE! 🙂
I am gifting physical cd’s to two kids (in India and Peru) and wanted to make sure I get them the Walmart with the bonus track.
If you haven’t seen these… you must. Four parts! I’m only through 1 & 2. (No. 1 nearly killed me with happiness!)
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Part 2
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SF: thank you– that’s what I wanted to know (and MORE! 🙂
I am gifting physical cd’s to two kids (in India and Peru) and wanted to make sure I get them the Walmart with the bonus track.
If you haven’t seen these… you must. Four parts! I’m only through 1 & 2. (No. 1 nearly killed me with happiness!)
Part 1
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[seek out the other parts from the link above. I posted this message with all the links and they didn’t get thru. Too many links… but they’re all there at YouTube from the YouTube channel “92profm”]
#157 beebee, I thought the best part came during the first 4 minutes of Part 1 -- watching him react to and sing along with those AI clips (Heaven, DLTSGDOM, The Long and Winding Road, Sweet Caroline, With You, Imagine).
olemr… that part is to DIE FOR. 🙂 I haven’t had time to watch all of them yet. Spinning too many plates here.
Joymus, love your “joy of music” screen name (another singer, yay!) I don’t sing publicly much anymore but I sing every single day as I’m sure you do. It’s like breathing. And especially for someone like David to have thought he’d have to give it up, I can’t imagine what that must have been like (for Julie, too). You’re right, every note he gives us is a gift.
dma & HG: I agree about the “trained monkey” thing: Singers usually won’t perform on demand because they need to warm up first for one thing, and although David seems pretty careful about that, he also hates to let anyone down.
Kizzi #147, thanks for that interview link. Part 2, when he talks about working so hard to follow his dream, was so moving. What a great role model he is … and not just for kids!
awestruck -- #144 -- Because they want to make hay while the sun shines. American Idol is designed to manufacture huge stars that burn hot but may flare out quick. The longer they wait to exploit the interest and attention the show has created the more risk there is that the public has moved on to something else.
Beebee #157, THANKS for those links. Part 1, when David sings along with himself? Gah… And HG, Part 2 is when he talks in more detail about the vocal paralysis.
Geez, Rascal, do you think that’s why they were literally waiting in the wings with a contract in hand the minute he walked off stage after announcing Cook the winner? 😉
I’m sure they were just rubbing their greedy little hands together on this opportunity!
Regardless, I think this first effort, rushed though it may have been, is going to be a very respectible piece of work.
I think he may actually garner some kudos from the music industry for delivering quality work in such a short time frame. Just my feeling.
Off topic here..wait! That’s not right..Am I cra-zeh!? The TOPIC is always about DAVID! PLEASE remember to vote for CRUSH on VH-1..wouldn’t it be fantastic if CRUSH is still #1 when David makes his appearance on the show!! so please VOTE! You can vote as many times as you want!
http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/top_20_countdown/vote.jhtml
AND of course VOTE on Tuesday!!
Joner 164, well, I have to admit, one reason I am happy that he came to us through Idol is that they do rush out the CD… I just don’t think my heart can handle waiting much longer. And, David does sound excited about the end result, so, despite the fact that there may have been more than a few compromises on his end, he sure seems ok with the “idol formula” that necessitated the rush job.
And, I think your feeling is right on… he’s already getting “grudging” recognition from folks who “hated” on him during the show… besides the fact that we fans are a discerning bunch, in spite of our ODD, as evidenced by the Angels discussion. The music industry is already sitting up and taking notice of David (how can they not?!) and I believe his album will go a long way towards solidifying well deserved respect.
hi all- thanks everyone for the links- they’re great!!
No one is more critical of his music than David himself.
I think the real “tell” here is his enthusiam about the CD release. He has never hesitated to apologize for what he considers sub-par performances and I’m not picking up on anything like that from him.
If he had more time, I’m sure he would have perfected certain things and, although he frequently refers to the CD being “rushed”, I still get the feeling that overall he is satisfied with the end product.
Get those defibs ready, guys, snarkies thinks the CD might leak tonight. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi All,
On the topic of the solo tour -- I am also from NYC and would love to get a group together if in fact he does have a concert at the Wamu Theater.
Also, if anyone is interested -- David is going to be on Regis and Kelly on Nov. 12th, the day after the “big day.” I went onto the Regis & Kelly site to see about tickets but apparently I would have had to have requested them about 6 weeks ago and even then, you can’t request a specific day. However, they do give out day of stand-by tickets. They said you have to get the studio no later than 7:00AM. I would definitely be willing to do this and would love someone to go with. I just can’t have my daughter take a day off of school again, like I did last May for the Today Show!
TOfan….I saw that too. What does that mean, the CD being “leaked”? Why would they do that and give people the opportunity to download it illegally and David not get the credit for it? That doesn’t make sense or are they talking about releasing the I-tune CD download sooner that anticipated….I’m confused.
Something is rotten in Surburbia if you ask me. Leaking of his CD?????
Rascal helppppppppppppppppppppppppp
Random question about Part 1 of the 92 PRO FM radio interview video…see around :50 mark:
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I’ve noticed on more than one occasion that David does this “hand snapping” thing. Is this a stress relief technique to expel pent up tension or something? Does anybody know?
I’ve really been trying to be a “lurker” here today, posting info I think is important only..BUT the rumor about David’s CD being leaked is HORRIBLE, TERRIBLE, CRIMINAL!! If it is leaked…ALL of us..Archangels, Angels, Mangels, Remember we are David’s VANGUARD, we watch his back! None of us should NOT, I REPEAT should NOT under any circumstance download the CD illegally..NO! DO NOT DO THAT TO DAVID! PLEASE!
I know for a FACT, David was NOT happy when his CRUSH video was leaked early!
I know it’s just a rumor, and I hope that’s all it is..but I’m jus’ sayin’..
Ack, I’ve been home sick today (not something I’m very good at).
As for the leak of the album…I’m sure it will at some point “leak”, but no clue where or when. Given the fact that I’ve got 3 pre-ordered from Amazon, 2 from Walmart and 1 from iTunes, I will be purchasing many (also, gifting to 3 already and to whomever needs one)…BUT-I would listen to anything …ANYTHING that I could wrap my ears around.
Posted at IDF: WalMart’s Bestsellers List
http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?tc=100&ref=++125873.g125873
1. Such a thrill to see David up there with the long-time bestsellers 🙂
2. Such a relief to be clarified that the WalMart edition is also not a physical CD. Archies across the fan boards are so confused which is which in an effort to get the one to benefit David the most 🙂
Funny though, cos in the end most decide the buy all 3 editions -- multiple copies at that!
Re next single -- am guessing it would be the one co-penned by new AI judge Kara Dioguardi — To Be With You — in time for the opening of the AI S8?
I see there’s some unfamiliarity with the current music industry.
If the album leaks on a major leak website (i.e. MTV, VH1), then it is a deliberate decision by Jive. Allowing casual buyers to “try before they buy” means more sales for the album. If Jive leaks it, they have factored in the fact that they’ll lose some sales because some people will rip the audio, and they believe that this will be outweighed by the gains in sales from people deciding they like the album because they can preview it.
Nearly all major albums leak nowadays. Pink’s album leaked before its official release date and you can preview it on MTV and VH1 and AOL and other websites.
Usually these leaks are a lower quality audio, so the incentive still remains for people to get the bona fide CDs or iTunes downloads once the official release date comes around. Once the actual album is available, there is nothing that Jive can do to control the pirating that happens afterward.
Leaks tend to hurt the artist when the album is really bad -- and this creates a bad buzz and people decide not to buy it. I venture to say that Jive doesn’t think there’ll a bad buzz about David’s album.
So basically there probably will be a leak…
jackryan-the Walmart CD is NOT a physical CD? *scratches head*…what in the world? It’s a download? ack…watch me be so twitterpated and confused that I totally miss 11/11!
ronaldsf -- Thanks for the explanation. Will the whole album leak or just some of the songs?
jackryan: I had to pay shipping charges from Walmart so it is something physical being shipped.
I’ve pre-ordered 3 Wal-Mart CDs and 1 iTunes. I’ve heard that the CD may leak tonight, but this is probably old news to most of you!
ronaldsf..so BASICALLY, what you’re sayin’ is that if JIVE leaks it..it’s OK and David would be OK with it?
I must say that the rational of “try before you buy” makes sense…And if JIVE in fact decides to leak it, still don’t think David’s fans should HAVE to download it illegally, since we have ALREADY purchased more than one, some of us, several in fact. Let the people who HAVE to …try before they buy..hahaha! WHO am I kidding?
We are all DYING TO HEAR THE REST OF IT! Oh my Lord..if it is leaked by JIVE..please help me! give me the strength to resist..AMEN!
Joner #173, I think the rapid finger snapping is something young people do today.
However, I remember seeing/hearing something to the effect that David does it to release energy. (I believe he was on video after one of the tour performances.)
In what you are referencing, it looks to me like he was feeling the music in that situation and, in my perception, got that ‘tingly’ feeling. To me, the finger snapping helps him release that heightened energy in some way. Just a guess, though.
ninaf #170 If at all possible, I am planning to go to the WaMu show (if it actually happens). I’m in San Francisco, but I have a sister with a couch in Manhatten. I’d love to be part of a gathering.
Joner #173, I noticed that finger-snapping thing alot on Crush debut day (1st time he heard it in the radio studio). Something to do with how uncomfortable he is with hearing himself sing, I think.
I’m on pins and needles about this possible link thing. Anyone got brownies? Chocolate, I need chocolate…..
The finger snapping thing is just a thing that teen boys do (in Utah and Arizona anyway) to emphasis something or draw attention or, yes, releave tension. It’s is cooler if you make a loud snap.
Joner -- RE: the finger snapping. I believe it was Becky at FOD that stood with David during one the the tour meet and greets while they watched Michael Phelps racing in the Olympics. He started doing that finger snapping thing and she asked him about it. He said he was releasing all his nervous energy, or getting the energy out….something like that. He also said she was one to talk as she was the one jumping up and down. LOL!
TOfan- brownies, special for you….
davidfanLiz and ninaf- count me in- I’d love to get together for the MSG show or even just for a night in the city for some fun another time, can’t make the Regis show though….
BTW Joner -- your avi scared my smiley face avi away…..
Awwww..happy….The “Count”ess is harmless, except when it comes to unprotected brownies! 🙂
beebee #158..Did David KNOW he was being videotaped? He was so at ease singing with himself and commenting. Then the falsetto he let out at about 2:26,
wowzee! I don’t think he KNEW he was being taped!
#182 silverfoxe, the way it would leak would not be in the form of files that you can download. Rather, it would be a special site where you can hear the audio streaming from your internet browser.
Inevitably, some tech savvy people will rip mp3s out of the audio stream for themselves, and some will make them generally available. But the sound will be subpar. This is deliberate on the part of the label to give people incentive to buy the real album.
D***! I’m listening to this four-part radio interview from 92-PRO and the questions are excellent! The interview is doing a great job and is actually asking thoughtful, original questions (and also letting David finish his responses!)
Josie, aww so sorry you’re not feeling well. I’d bring you some chicken soup if I could…….if you want to cheer up real quick, go to the link posted by Joner #173. It’s incredibly interesting to see David’s reaction to his Idol performances. and if you’ve been to Fenway Park (and I know you must have been there, haha) you’ll get a kick out of Sweet Caroline here. Feel better!!
#193 Freo and a few who wanted my report from Providence, it didn’t show up on FOD so here is a copy of my email text:
I have a quick story about seeing David today (10/29/08) at 92Pro-FM.
About 10 days ago I sent an email note to Davey Morris to thank him for doing such a nice interview with David around the time of our concert. He wrote back that David was coming back today for some promotion of the album.He asked that I spread the word so that David would have some fans there to see him. There was some on air promotion this week as well. I tried to get tickets for the meet and greet by asking a question that would be read to David on air. Mine was not chosen.
I listened to the interview today. It was so amazing! The first 5 minutes was devoted to playing a montage of ALL of David’s AI7 songs! It was a truly loving way to start the interview. Never have I heard any interview done like that. No talking over any of it, just David singing. The interview itself was excellent and informative. Davey Morris is huge fan. He showed much respect. I got very excited to see David even if it was a few min outside the station. I finished my job at 3pm and drove over on my way home.Just as I got out of my car, I hear the “squeeeee” of the fans! I got to see him coming out the front door. I waited a bit to let the young ones have a chance to get pictures and autogrpahs. Some had gift bags as well. It was a nice mix of age and gender. Everyone was polite and waited for a turn. I saw Jef standing in the background and went over and thanked him for “everything”. i told him how much pleasure and enjoyment David’s singing gave all of us. I showed him my ZUNE and said”There is all David’s songs on this! ” He was so sweet and thanked me. Next I saw my chance to speak to David and asked him sign a card that came in the ZUNE. HAHA! talk about not being prepared, I sure wasn’t. I got a full signature, which I will treasure. I thanked David for signing it and for coming to this small out of the way place to see the fans. He was so kind and said he was always happy to see fans.
Abrra
Hi chickee!! I DID see it and my favorite part was when he was singing with himself to “With You”…he pops up to his falsetto and I went *thud*. I have been to Fenway and I loved Sweet Caroline. Isn’t it funny he had NEVER heard himself on most of those songs? He just amazes me.
🙂
It’s so interesting how he is surprised by his own changes on Imagine 2.0. He exclaims “Oh, wow! I changed it up there!”
Really shows how on-the-fly his performance was on Finale Night. In front of 30 million people, the biggest night of his life, and he’s so steeped in the music that he’s experimenting and taking risks in front of a huge television audience. Amazing talent!
ronaldsf..#192 thanks for the info..i have another question I hope you or someone can answer for me..How many tracks are usually on a “first” album? And how many other AI contestants including the winners have had up to 18 tracks on their first album? How many AI contestants including the winners have wriitten or co-written 3-4 songs on their first album? I guess I could research this info myself, but I’m hoping someone already knows the answers and can tell me?
Mmm, great brownies, Happy! I am calm now.
ronaldsf #197, I heard that too but could hardly believe it. So he even amazes himself! hahaha
And Abrra #195, so great you got there in time. What a wonderful interview. I loved David’s reaction to the question, “So when did you realize YOU were amazing?”
The blog post from the 92 PRO DJ who interviewed David (short but sweeeet):
http://92profm.com/article.asp?id=960800&SPID=19926
ninaf and happy: I love how we are already planning to get together for a show when we don’t even know the date or the confirmed site or whether it will turn out to be a solo show or whatever. Are we eager or what??!!
RASCAL on #129 -- thanks for the re-assurance — that’s exactly what I guessed happened. My heart knew -- he would, if he could when it comes to his music, hence my sentiments.
I even deliberately avoided using the word “compromise” in my ‘now-looks-like-long-diatribe’ at #122 cos it actually stings me. I may be being silly but I just have so much respect for The Archuleta when it comes to his music.(weak smile)
But it should surprise me, right? After all, his label is still 19 — so I just shake my head… (actually singing “shake my head and walk away” by The EraserHeads as I write this line -- haha)
HG yeah, we still have the viral mktg to plan for! 🙂
And in connection with this — if there are any radio interviews left & they are entertaining questions or phone-ins for David, can anyone of you ask him about the “Columbus Stampede”? Maaaan.. that thing should have been leveraged, instead of those tired old questions on GFs, daddy-gate rumors, etc…
I am playing catch up so by the time I found out that one interview got a couple of questions from emails, the interview was over.
Will look for others now 🙂
TOfan- love the DJ blog- thanks for the link,… love it when hip, jaded, DJ’s gush…I think she was gushing a bit, don’t you? 🙂
davidfanLiz- that IS funny, can’t help it though….
happy, I think we need to include brownies in our gathering!
jackryan..glad you’re feeling better..i knew rascal would give you some perspective on ANGELS.
I know we are all having fun,,and no one loves fun more than I, but I’m having some very serious moments and I can’t shake them…so bare with me.
i guess the questions I asked on #198 seem kinda weird and senseless, but the reason I wanted to know and went to itunes and looked up the AI winners & runners-up to checked out their debut albums. And unless I missed something I was not really surprised to learn that David’s debut album will be one of a kind as far as # of tracks on an AI contestant debut album. Daughtry had 16 on his. The reason I was curious is because I just find it facinating that JIVE has so much confidence in David.
So much so that they included a song written by David when he was 14!! UN-BUH-LEE-VA-BUL!! I’ve been
CONTEMPLATING OUR FATE all day, and AN ANGEL by the name of DAVID ARCHULETA is going to UNFOLD HIS WINGS and WE ARE GOING TO BE TAKEN DOWN A ONE WAY STREET TO a place we’ve never been before never to return to life as we knew it!
I don’t think we can really prepare for what we’re about to experience. Don’t say I didn’t WARN YOU! It;s a little scary! I just can’t shake this feeling I have.
From Fansofdavid!!!
Breaking news out of LA! As you know, David Archuleta is rehearsing with his new band this week. FOD has just received word that the band sounds unbelievable and David is stoked! They just started going through songs and the groove is “UNBELIEVABLE!.” They are completely excited!!
Weellllll, I am really confused now. I pre-ordered a long time ago on Amazon thinking I would be getting a physical copy but don’t know how many or what songs will be on it. Now I see if you order from Itunes you get 17 songs but not a physical copy and you order from WalMart on-line only? and you get 14 songs and 1 bonus and it is or is not a physical copy? Helpppp. Does anyone know? what is on what? I am having an airhead moment.
SF#206- as much as I love brownies and stylish belts, I can be serious too…….I am a 43 year old widow with two children. My husband died two years ago after a five month long agonizing battle with cancer. I am a woman healing, truly by the grace of God. God has sustained me. He has sustained me through grace, and prayer, and the PEOPLE in my life. The people in my life are my greatest blessing. I mentioned before that I had been a lifelong, diehard, Springsteen fan- a joy I shared with my husband. After his death there were many things I could no longer enjoy- and music, especially Springsteen’s, was one of them. We had shared a passionate love for music, and I missed it, but at the same time I could not listen to it- it would make me cry. The first year after he died I was behind a curtain. I functioned, but that was it. Our family had been watching AI since season 1 and we continued, but I didn’t enjoy anything much. Then year 2 began for me and I began to come out from behind the curtain. And who appears in that season but the joyous and inspired little angel named David Archuleta. I watched him and listened to him sing and he made me happy. I had lost the music from one lifelong genius and found another. The timing was right. David and his music mean a lot to me…I am thankful that God placed another person in my life that is a blessing to me. David was the vessel that reopened a joy for me and I can listen to his music and all music with pleasure again (even a little Springsteen.) I really love the artist that David is and I am ready for the ride…I know it will be inspired….
beebee, josie, freo, kizzi and others I may have confused -- MY BAD — am sorry, I was the one who got confused
YES of course you are all right, the Wal-Mart CD with a bonus track is not available in stores -- order it online, and the physical CD is shipped.
IMPORTANCE OF GETTING PHYSICAL CD
Whether we order it online through Walmart or some other retailer, even the DJs are enjoining us that we end up with an actual CD. Even though artists make most of their earnings from concerts & merchandising, their success is very dependent on sales of the actual physical CD.
IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
We get the complete line-up of songs available — 17 all in all
1. Crush
2. Touch My Hand
3. Barriers
4. My Hands
5. A Little Too Not Over You
6. You Can
7. Running
8. Desperate
9. To Be With You
10. Don’t Let Go
11. Your Eyes Don’t Lie
12. Angels
13. Waiting on Yesterday
14. Falling
15. Let Me Go
16. Somebody Out There
17. Works for Me
1 to 12 -- common tracks of all editions
13 to 16 -- only from iTunes
17 -- only from Wal-Mart
Am thinking straight now -- so I got it right, finally? 🙂
That’s cool that the band is rehearsing! Is David back in L.A. now? Is he still in Boston? I can’t keep up, but that’s a good thing!
#210 jackryan, one correction -- the prevailing theory is that the Walmart bonus track will also be on the physical CDs available in Walmart stores. Apparently the “not available in stores” description on the Walmart website is because it’s only not currently in the stores.
Folks (including myself) on IDF were insisting that the in-store CD would have the Walmart bonus track as well, because this is a way to attract more shoppers into their stores. Teenagers will be asking their parents to drive them to Walmart to get the special bonus track, and while they’re at Walmart they buy other stuff… makes sense, right?
Jackryan4DA #210 — Indeed, this has been very confusing but I am sure that the Walmart CD will have the Works for Me track on both the pre-ordered physical copy AND on the physical copy that can be bought in the store on the 11th. I’m sure the only reason the page says it’s not available in the store is because it is not the 11th yet. I think it says the same on the Keith Urban pre-order. I’m sure as well that Walmart Canada (which does not have a pre-order option) has the bonus track on the in-store CD — anything else would not make sense (would it?).
Happy, what a spirit you have after going through so much. David’s music does help bring the joy back, doesn’t it? For everything.
Ronaldsf, thanks for the info. Cause walmart.ca doesn’t seem to have the CD available for pre-order in Canada.
I don’t like to shop at Walmart but David is making me do it. I’ve pre-ordered from iTunes, Walmart and Amazon. Wahooo!
I don’t like the idea of leaks, but from what ronaldsf says, it sounds like this is inevitable. I’d rather the powers that be would just set a date and then release a real copy on that date.
Sorry to be a pest but Jackryan4da, do you know what is on the Amazon copy or where to find out? I am having computer issues today. Thanks so much for the listed info. Thats awsesome.
Happy..Your story is another example of the power of David’ ability to reach and heal hearts and souls. Some of us have really tragic stories and situations and because of David we are part of this HEART/LOVE connection thats like an invisable thread we can’t see, but we can feel. He is love, compassion and joy. I’m happy we both found David and can really find joy in life.
DavidfanLiz -- 201 -- Yes, I know this MSG concert is not yet confirmed but I can’t help but get excited about the possibility of it. If he is definitely doing a tour starting next year, then I’m sure he is playing somewhere in or near NYC. If it’s not Wamu then it will be somewhere else around here. No matter where he plays in the NYC area, I’m going and I would love nothing more then to go with other ODD’ers. Honestly, there is no one I know that really “gets” David the way everyone here does, as well as some of the other fan groups.
On the subject of the hand snapping, my 17 yr. old son does it too. I always thought he did it to get on my nerves -- with David it’s cute, with my son, “not so cute.” LOL
Nobody seems to wants to take me seriously about my warnings/predictions, but I guess that’s what happens when you have a reputation like mine. I feel I’m talking to myself, which is actually not that unusual, so I think I’ll just say good night all!
David..buenas noches!..Sweet dreams, be safe & secure in our love for you always! CONTIGO SIEMPRE
CON AMOR!
Regarding whether the CD with the bonus track will be the same in the store (Walmart) as online -- I emailed them today to ask this question as I wondered about this too. I have not heard back from them yet, but I will stop at the store tomorrow while I am in the area and try to find out for sure. I will let you know if I am able to get a definite answer.
thanks TOfan/SF- I’ll buy all the singles and both the digital and walmart album copies for David- no problem, that’s the least I can do…..
Happy #209 -- thank you for sharing your story. Only another example of the joy that David’s singing and persona bring to us. David also renewed my love of music and has instilled in me with a deep sense of peace.
happy -- #209 -- Nothing is more of a compensation to me for the time and energy involved in maintaining this blog than providing a place where people can share stories like yours. Silverfoxe, Music Teacher, HG, and so many others have opened their hearts here, inspired by David’s music--which is the same thing as saying David’s love--and by the warmth, intelligence, and humor of the good people here in our little corner of Archuworld. Thank you for honoring us.
ronaldsf #212 -- that’s great news! I went to the Canadian WalMart website and they didn’t have David’s CD available for purchase. So, now I when I go to get the CD on Nov. 11 I know I will get the WalMart bonus track.
Happy -- very touching story -- I’m glad David’s music brought you solace -- for me his voice is a constant reminder of how much joy music brings me. Now matter how tough my day is, just listening to David calms and soothes me -- he’s like a healthy drug that I’m totally addicted to -- hence the ODD.
On the Walmart exclusive bonus track -- well I am also reluctant about giving Walmart my business -- I’m totally against everything they stand for, however to get an extra track of David’s, I was willing to do it. I had to order it on line because there aren’t any Walmart’s in the NYC area.
rascal#223- Thank YOU…..goodnight all.
happy #209, I was poised to go back to all the links so I can get caught up with all the interviews as soon as I was caught up with reading all the comments, and I came to yours and I had to stop and post my “I love you happy” even though I know it’s weird to say such a thing considering we don’t really know each other, but I think we’ve all shared so much love for David, his music, who he is, as well as, really love for one another here at notingDavid, rascal’s house, that it is not strange I should feel love for you for coming here, trusting us enough to share your personal story.
There is no such thing as coincidences (I believe that anyway) so it is all perfect timing that David appeared on TV when he did, making an impact on so many people’s lives including yours. I am “happy” for you David and his music pulled you out from behind the curtain for good I hope. Oh and by the way, thank you always for all the brownies! I make mean blondies myself!
Hi Happy,
Thank You for sharing your story with us all. The one thing that struck me the most from your story and the cord that ties us all together is the fact that David’s music in some unexplained way helps us feel better about our personal situations. He uses his crafted ability and heartfelt emotion as a double whammy that hits us all in the heart. That hit then seems to have a therapeutic effect which in turn releases every emotion possible -- hopes, dreams, disappointments and grief. The end result after listening to David? -- we feel….. HAPPY 🙂
SF on #206- you are so perceptive about the iTunes edition of David’s album to be one-of-a-kind among AI alumni.
I have a theory (tee-hee): Tying-in Rascal’s insights… I think the iTunes DeLuxe edition — THIS is the compromise Jive & DA reached.
To lift from Rascal’s post “… was forced to accept compromises. I happen to know that he was not at all happy about some of what went down….”. So he could not do anything about the final physical album, so he found a way to have his say by making a deluxe edition — by adding his music!
Remember that piece of news that 2 weeks before the deadline he had to write a number of songs because he was not satisfied with what they have? tee-hee
So having several editions of a debut is making more sense now. Plus putting it out via iTunes is a good way of market testing his own music
Josie Sorry to hear you are sick. Same here, been sick for a while actually. My cough has been relentless despite medication and rest… Be well my dear.
ronaldsf when was the last time you came home to Manila?
RE THE LEAK — I would just like to confirm that so far -- no torrents have been uploaded for his album. So no leaks yet from the bootleggers. But I got confirmation that the DJ of Magic 89.9 (a local radio station here) already received a copy of the CD… so if a local DJ has it, then most DJs there have it in their possession as well by now.
Highervibe,Chickee,JackRyan Thanks for the B-day wishes.
Freo/mushroom/anyone else? Yeah kinda can’t wait to hangout in Chi-town. I talked to Amy and Dana (who made the Snarkiearchies site) and they want to meet up too. Whoo-hoo!
Josie-Hope your feeling bettah but I see that your illness did allow you to catch up on your world wide blogging pursuits. ha.
Oh Rascal, thanks for your happy birthday wishes… Oh Wait. Didn’t get any. Never-mind then.
happy-thanks for your story. It’s always awesome to hear the affect that David has on people and the true healing and help that his music really does provide to I think all of us to some extent. With regatrds to’The Boss’; ‘Secret Garden’ has kind of a significant meaning to me, (nothing to do with the movie Jerry Macguire). I saw him in concert when I was 10 years old and I still remember that as one of the best concerts 4 sure.
Jackryan4da, I was in Manila around 2000 or 2001! I’d love to go back, but money’s in the way.
#209 happy, thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m so proud to be part of Rascal’s family.
JONER on #207
Can you imagine a vlog of their rehearsals??!!
t.h.u.d.
ronaldsf & stencruiser YES, Wal-Mart physical CD will have Works For Me, the bonus track. That is also my understanding. I just forgot to footnote my summary above. Thanks for pointing that out.
debra on #216 — If they declared that Works For me as the bonus track is exclusive to Wal-Mart and it is clear that the extra 3 songs with iTunes is only downloadable from there, then I guess the Amazon copy will be faithful to the original 12 tracks.
happy O wow! I can empathize with you completely as I am a widow myself for 10-19 years now (why a range? completely convoluted story no one needs to hear -haha). I also have 2 kids. I will soon turn 47 (a week away from DA’s bday). With God’s Grace, I consider raising 2 kids on my own while building a career, one of my life’s achievements 🙂 Have you written David about how he has inspired you? I suggest you do! 🙂
OK, so we know the online walmart order will give us the bonus track, and we merely THINK the in-store CD will also have it, but we can’t be sure… right? lol. (I guess I’ll order online. eesh.) I’ve already preordered at iTunes.
{{{Happy}}} I wish I could make my special ultra uber chocolate cloud cake just for you. I relate closely to your story. “That joyous and inspired little angel” has not only returned music and all the joy that love of music once gave me, but has helped me regain my capacity for gratitude and joy, and even expanded it, I think — I don’t even question how or why any more. I’m in acceptance mode. 🙂 “What a feeeeelin’…”
{{{Josie}}} Feel bedda, please. (Take two hunkerdowns and call me in the morning.)
SF (#191) I don’t know if David knew he was being taped (I imagine he did know because the people there seemed very respectful of him… but I dunno) But yes he was SO at ease. I’m still not over those vids. *Thud!* And I share your feelings of anticipation and fer sher take you seriously. I think I’ve had those feelings since February. 🙂
OH… thought of a new answer for David to the “Dad” question (or the “girlfriend” question)… DJ asks stupid question; David suddenly focuses like a laser squarely upon the mouth area of the interviewer while saying… “Is that… did you… have spinach…. or something for breakfast? What is that… oh…umm… what? I LOVE spinach!” lol
The word that comes to mind to describe this version of “Angels” is FRESH. It is a relief not to hear the same version from the AI competition or the tour. I love it, especially for it’s uniqueness. It also had to be different enough from the UK version to justify it’s place on another album. It hits just the right note, IMHO.
Before I say anything -- HAPPY I have a special hug for you. I wish nothing but solace and peace. If David brings a little bit of that to you, then yea. Oh, and I LOVE YOUR AVATAR. There were nights when that was all I would eat -- brownies!! But seriously, hugs.
jack-the cough has been the worst part of this thing -- my sleep has been seriously scattered and shattered, so I’m kinda like a zombie. Well, maybe that’s just the way I am?
beebeebeebee-how do I love thee? *thuds* to you friend 🙂
JQ-did I say HAPPPPPPYYYYYY Birthday to you? Oh, wait, I did…but the way I see it it’s a Birthday MONTH. 🙂
There’s a thread on snarkyarchies that comments on the DJ in Providence blogging about David. Add one more to the David Archuleta fan club. 🙂
Hi to everyone else today! 10 days and counting….
With 10 days to for the album, let’s do a speculation game and come up with a wish list of scenarios. And the thing we will speculate on is this:
A JIVE CAMERA CREW IS FOLLOWING DAVID WHEREVER HE GOES BECAUSE….
Oh am sure Silver will be tickled pink with the potential prospects — (whistling crush)
Silverfoxe,#206 your anticipation is feeding mine. I feel we are on the edge of a precipice and suddenly we are all going to be launched into another realm.
Happy, I am sorry about our loss. I am so glad David was able to help you. His voice just reaches inside and unlocks pain and heartache. I had severe health issues this year and he helped me keep my mind off me and onto music and doing for others. He is truly a good person as well as being blessed with a tremendous instrument.
Jazzy, I am with you. I love this version of Angels also. Can’t listen enough. This is his first album rushed as Idol does them but I think it is going to be exceptional. I love that he talks about other albums however. The greatest albums will be when he has complete control and knows exactly what kind of music he wants to share with the world. In the meantime I am quite happy to enjoy the moment. Experiment, David. Try everything. We are listening.
GOOD MORNING ALL!!! Another great day out there.
jackryan4da, thanks, I’ve pre-ordered from itunes now and Amazon. I noticed on itunes that part of the 17 songs are Crush the song, and Crush the video and a digital booklet plus along with Angels so while it seemed we were getting 17 new songs that is not actually the case. I ordered it anyway, want to make sure I get them all. Will prob get the Walmart edition as well if it had an extra song not included elsewhere. Just to be sure, haha.
Josie, lots of fluids, its going around everywhere here in my neck of the woods (Arkansas).
Happy, Bless your heart. David works wonders thats for sure.
BeeBee # 157, THANK YOU for the interview links. It was truly awesome watching David sing with himself. And the falsetto in With You, Wow he’s so cool! I can’t understand why they had a microphone obscuring his beautiful face for the entire interview but oh well. It was great to watch and listen to.
Off to work
Happy Halloween Everybody!!!
Hmmmmm…..no CD leak overnight.
Trick….no treat.
debra Yes the iTunes edition is only 16 tracks but all in all, the 3 editions add up to 17 because of the bonus track -- Works For Me -- from Wal-Mart 🙂
Jesse — I was singing along with everyone else, you just didn’t hear me. (Biotch). 😉
JessieQ, I had forgotten that the Snarky’s creator (at least one of them) was also in the Chicago area. Can’t wait to meet up!
Watching the different street marketing being conducted by Archies in random places really hits you — the ArchAngels are truly drunk with mad love for David!
OMGosh -- and to think that his album is not yet out… This is really some ride 🙂
I read that someone even handed out little self-made promo cards to Trick-or-Treaters who came to their door. Our city’s trick-or-treat is tonight….hmmmm…
Ahhhh! I hate that I missed this post. Now everything has been said--except for this--I don’t know if I can handle seeing David Archuleta in person. I think I would probably DIE of happiness if I did. I am literally giddy seeing that picture of the bus with his name on it. The only feeling I can compare it to is when I met my spouse. Sheer giddiness. (Is that even a word?)
Well, the little bit I’ve heard I just love!
rukiddingme47, If you do ever get to meet David, you will melt like all of us that have….