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David will be performing at the Arthur Ashe Kids Day today sometime between 1pm and 4pm est.
Click here for more info.
It will be televised Sunday on CBS 12pm to 1:30pm est.
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Arthur Ashe Kids Day
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Ticket to Chat, Ticket to Ride!
Posted by djafan on Friday, August 27, 2010
In anticipation of tomorrow’s David events we’re reserving space here.
There will be a live chat with David at
3:00pm est.
Click here if you want to sign up for chat.
David will performing at Six Flags Magic Mountain “Ticket To Ride”.
The concert is from 4:00-8:00pm est.
Click here for more information.
Have a great time!
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Tejano Music Awards Tonight!
Posted by djafan on Saturday, July 10, 2010
David Archuleta first sang the chorus to Como La Flor in San Antonio, Texas during his solo tour. It was so well received that he continued to sing it at all the following concerts, making his fans extremely happy but also leaving them with the need to hear him sing the whole song. Well the stars seemed to have aligned and I would like to believe that maybe Selena had a hand David being invited to sing “Como La Flor” at the Tejano Music Awards. A tribute to the incomparable and beloved Selena, this is a huge honor. A better choice could not have been made and I know Selena will be smiling proudly tonight with all of David’s existing fans and a slew of new ones when he sings, in its entirety, Como La Flor.
First time performing Como La Flor in San Antonio Texas.
Selena (1971-1995), often called the “The Mexican Madonna,” was from very humble beginnings but used her raw talent and sultry voice to become one of popular music’s fastest rising stars. Although cut down very early in her career as she was preparing to make the transition from Spanish-language to English-language chart success, her legacy has been one of ever broader exposure for Tejano music and the artists that create it. A greatest hits album, “Ones” was released in 2002.
Como La Flor was the second single released from the Entre Mi Mundo album. The single became a worldwide success selling very quickly throughout the United States, Mexico, and South America, where Selena began to be respected as a professional singer. This single helped Selena to also be accepted in Mexico, and tour all over the country. Como La Flor became the first of many signature songs of Selena and became included in all of Selena’s live performance as the starting number or the final song of the night.
“Como La Flor” was the final song Selena performed at her last televised performance at the Houston Astrodome.
Como La Flor
Yo sé que tienes un nuevo amor
Sin embargo te deseo lo mejor
Si en mí no encontraste felicidad
Tal vez alguien más te la dará
Como la flor (como la flor)
Con tanto amor (con tanto amor)
Me diste tú
Se marchitó
Me marcho hoy
Yo sé perder
Pero ay ay ay
Cómo me duele
Aaaaay
Cómo me duele
Si vieras como duele perder tu amor
Con tu adiós te llevas mi corazón
No sé si pueda volver a amar
Porque te di todo el amor que pude dar
Como la flor (como la flor)
Con tanto amor (con tanto amor)
Me diste tú
Se marchitó
Me marcho hoy
Yo sé perder
Pero aaaaay
Cómo me duele
Aaaaay
Cómo me duele
Como la flor (como la flor)
Con tanto amor (con tanto amor)
Me diste tú
Se marchitó
Me marcho hoy
Yo sé perder
Pero aaaaay
Cómo me duele
Aaaaay
Cómo me duele
Like the Flower
I know that you have a new love
Nevertheless I wish you the best
If with me you didn’t find happiness
Maybe you will with someone else
Like the flower
With so much love
You gave to me
It withered
I leave today
I know how to lose
But aaaaay
How it hurts me
Aaaaay
How it hurts me
If you could see how it hurts to lose your love
With your goodbye you take my heart
I don’t know if I can love again
Because I gave you all the love that I could give
Like the flower (like the flower)
With so much love
You gave to me
It withered
I leave today
I know how to lose
But aaaaay
How it hurts me
Aaaaay
How it hurts me
Like the flower (like the flower)
With so much love
You gave to me
It withered
I leave today
I know how to lose
But aaaaay
How it hurts me
Aaaaay
How it hurts me
5:30pm central time red carpet arrivals
show begins at 7:00pm central time
click on picture for radio broadcast
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I’m Loving Angels in Vegas
Posted by djafan on Friday, July 9, 2010
Trying to hold out for a book signing closer to home, I had been debating to go or not to go to the Nevada signing last Wednesday. Clearly a two-hour drive would make more sense than a four-hour drive, riiiight? But when I woke up on Wednesday morning, I knew I had to go. I just couldn’t take the chance of missing out, in case no more dates materialized. I called my parents and asked them if they wanted to go on a road trip and do some gambling. I knew they would say yes; it was, after all, Las Vegas! They were ready in record time and by 6:30 am we were on the road!
I mapped out the distance from the state line and the book store…15 minutes…great! I dropped off parents at the casino and headed off to see and hear David! As I approached the line I saw SweetOnDA and JH! I was so glad they recognized me from the Christmas concert in December. Thank you all who didn’t mind me cutting in line. You hear it over and over and it’s true; seeing David’s fans is like running into old friends. We chatted the time away until the time came to gather around the stage. We were so lucky to be up close. Several people noticed The Voice button and mentioned they loved the site. I handed some buttons out. It’s great to hear the positive feedback.
I had never used this camera before and the instructions I received from my son came in handy. I practiced a little and I apologize for the shaking in some parts. All of a sudden, they announced he was there! And there he was, standing in front of me. The beautiful pictures of him DO NOT do him justice. David Archuleta is by far, even more stunning in person. Unreal!
Crush was amazing and Angels came from another universe. His voice just reached out to us and put us in some sort of trance because that was the quietest group of fans I had seen. I looked around and everyone was just in awe. That eye contact during his singing everyone talks about is true. He makes sure to share with us what it is he feels and we feel it and let him know as he finished singing.
Time to sign books! We were up towards the front of the line and in no time David was before us, as gracious and welcoming as ever. He signed my book for my granddaughter as I told him she couldn’t make it because of school and that my own signed book was at home because Bebe from The Voice had him sign one for me in New Jersey, as I pointed to my button. He said, “Oh yeah” (as he looked at the button), “that’s great!” I put my hand out; he gave me a firm handshake. I thanked him and he said, “Thank you for coming.” Oh so fast.
I went to the side and started recording as he chatted and signed books. Suddenly the alarm on my cell phone went off playing Zero Gravity! Uh oh. David looked up at me as I turned five shades of red! I was mortified and explained that it was my alarm. Leave it to David to ease my embarrassment. He smiled and then started singing Zero Gravity along with my phone! LOL! My hands were busy trying to hold the camera steady so I decided to just let it play out.
Zero Gravity - Looking at me
I spoke to David’s Mom, Lupe, in Spanish, letting her know how much we appreciate and love David. She gave thanks in the same manner David does. I gave her The Voice button which she took and looked at as I told her about this site and she thanked me again.
The ladies and I walked around the bookstore taking a picture here and there. Watching David interact with his fans is so heartwarming. He sure is one special young man. I left the bookstore and the first thing I did when I got in my car was blast “Something ‘Bout Love!” Then I picked up my parents and we all headed home.
Eight hours of driving in one day to see David. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
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Growing Up Close and Personal
Posted by djafan on Sunday, May 9, 2010
I love David’s vlogs! I watch them repeatedly and have a favorite clip in each one where he makes me smile, cry, or bust out laughing. This on-camera communication with his fans is such a personal touch. You can feel the sincerity not only in his eyes but also in his voice. Nothing fake about David.
Watching David’s vlogs over time, one after another in chronological order, I began to notice more than the obvious physical changes of his maturing face. I also observed an increasing level of comfort and confidence with each vlog. 
He is such a natural in front of the camera, looking into it talking to me. That’s how it feels and I think he feels it too. Remember the one where he coughs and quickly says “Don’t worry, I’m not sick?” He knew what our reaction would be. This made me think that he may read the fansites. Who knows?
So my love for David and his vlogs triggered the idea of a vlog mashup with my favorite clips all in one place for easy access. I purposely made it simple no frills, just David talking to us.
I hope you all like it.
Click on Video above or go to YouTube:
Link to download MP3
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From Perimenopause to Pomonapause
Posted by djafan on Sunday, March 7, 2010
The one year anniversary of my first David Archuleta concert is coming up on March 17th and it got me thinking back to the person I was before this life-altering experience. So many things have changed, from being a lurker to now being an administrator on a fan site. If anyone had told me what I’d be doing now, I’d have told them “You’re crazy!” Nevertheless, it happened and it’s been a rough road to where I am now but I love the joy I feel. You have to understand, I taught my kids never to be fans of celebrities. I explained to them that celebrities are just people like us, so there was no reason to become a fan. Yet here I was doing exactly the opposite of my teachings. I really didn’t know what was going on myself. But I took comfort in the discovery that there were others like me online. I was no longer alone on this journey.
Rewind to a year ago last November. I started experiencing symptoms that were attributed to perimenopause, a hormonal imbalance. The doctor suggested natural remedies like herbal teas and relaxation techniques. These helped some but I’m used to being in control and these symptoms were wreaking havoc in my life. The crazy thing I discovered was that listening to David’s voice, either speaking or singing, was the only thing that brought me a relief and a calmness that I still to this day don’t understand. Every time I felt any symptoms coming on, I would run to the computer, click on YouTube and strap on the headsets. Watching videos of David brought me instant relief but also weird looks from my family. Adding to the problem was the harsh reality that, while bringing blessed relief, it was taking up my time to the point that utilities were being shut off. Pay the water bill or listen to David? Once, I actually had to battle with the water company to get them to turn my water back on the same day. I was just too preoccupied with my natural hormonal therapy to pay the bill. Needless to say, this didn’t make me very popular at home either.
So naturally, when I found out that David was going to be in concert in Pomona, minutes from my home, I had to go. The venue was a general admission moshpit. I don’t do well in enclosed spaces or standing for hours which would surely only be made worse by the menopausal symptoms I was experiencing. My family didn’t think it was a good idea, but I explained that it would HELP my symptoms and that maybe I wouldn’t spend so many hours on the computer. Little did they or I know what was to come. I never expected the change I would experience would go well beyond the “change of life.” I listened to David all morning calming and preparing myself, or so I thought, for what was to come. Is that even possible? You decide as you read here some excerpts from a recap of my first ever David concert experience.
Where do I start? I can’t get this silly grin off my face with all these random thoughts of the Day I witnessed the most amazing and gifted singer /performer I’ve ever seen. I waited over 9 hours to see him. The first act not so good in my opinion, but I took the advice of dawn65, bliss and others to mosh. So I braved it out and don’t have a single regret, I’d do it again in a heartbeat, but only for David. Everybody needs to do this at least once. Have I mentioned how absolutely gorgeous he is? He glows, his aura envelops you.
His facial expressions, his smile draws you in, his eyes… his gaze is hypnotic. His body, his movements are raw and electrifying. I would never like him to choreograph his moves, he moves to the music so naturally and his hand movements, his hands, oh my, his hands, I’ve never seen hands like those. He didn’t look tiny or thin to me, his outfit was perfect, (this is my pick for best outfit, he wears green well) he looks larger than life dancing and bouncing around the stage. His energy is intense.
I had such a diverse group around me, women, men, teens and various ethnicities, I decided then that I was going to open myself to David and react to each and every moment. I screamed, jumped, whistled, chanted, laughed, yelled out I love you David as loud as I could, these emotions just free flowed out of me. I’ve listened to the YouTube and I almost fell out of my chair, I can hear myself doing all of the above and I don’t care, I’m past blushing. At the end of Angels his eyes glistened, he looked out at the audience and touched his heart and said “Thank you” with such sincerity, I cried. I feel so overwhelmed with all the emotions I felt.
Video by jwipe
Who talks like this? My pre-concert self is barely recognizable from the person who wrote this recap from a year ago. That person never would have expressed herself this way. Many say my personality has changed and I agree that it has. But I sometimes wonder if this was me all along and it took menopause and this young man to allow myself just to be me. The good thing is that my symptoms have improved and when they do act up “David Archuleta, The Voice” takes care of them. Now, what to do about this ODD that has taken over my life? Guess I’ll just have to be a good girl and take my medicine.
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The National Anthem, God Bless America, and America the Beautiful
Posted by djafan on Sunday, February 7, 2010
This is how it’s done.
5/9/08 Utah Jazz-Star Spangled Banner
10/10/08 Baseball Game-God Bless America
10/24/08 Dublin Coffman HS-Star Spangled Banner
1/5/09 Governor Huntsman’s Inauguration-Star Spangled Banner
2/8/09 Pro Bowl-Star Spangled Banner
6/6/09 Real Tinto-Star Spangled Banner
9/13/09 US Open-America the Beautiful
12/31/09 Sun Bowl-Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America
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Thirst in an Archudrought and Then…No Air
Posted by djafan on Saturday, February 6, 2010
For those suffering the ravages of an Archudrought, Miami this week was an oasis in the desert.
The last two days have been like a refreshing shower after a dust storm. I have been trying to cope with my own David-deprivation by reading and re-reading the posts here and going to The Voice Unplugged to chat with and get support from others sufferers. All of us hoping against hope that the Jordin Sparks Experience would give us a drop or a morsel to get us through till a book signing tour with maybe a song or two.
I signed up for the ustream and was there an hour early hoping for a glimpse of David. No David at first but it wasn’t a bad thing. I learned so much about the gift of hearing and how many don’t enjoy what I take for granted daily. Heard some great stories from those who not only give from their pockets but also of their time. I would like to have seen David’s response when the children were being fitted with hearing aids and the children’s reaction to sound. Here is a link to the Starkey Hearing Foundation’s homepage. http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hearing-missions.php
I was so glad Jordin invited David. I have always liked her and now I’ve gained a huge respect for her. She is egoless. She had David up front and center with her and when she introduced her friends she looked right at him. David appeared to be her guest, not a sidekick. He was at her side throughout the events smiling and looking so happy, swollen cheek and all.
Back in the saddle and up on the stage again, David sang Crush and one of his best performances of Apologize yet, and that is saying something. First thing I noticed was the change in his voice. Could his voice have possibly improved since the 2nd of December? Deeper and even richer if that’s conceivable. Jordin sang her set and then “WHAM,” right in the gut! I had been so thirsty and now, I’m having trouble breathing. David left me with “No Air”. And he sucker-punched me twice in one day. The vocals, the runs, the swagger up to the stage, the tie, the shirt, the pants, the moves. This week, lest we forget, he proved once again what a phenomenal artist and person he is. Now that we have survived the Archudrought a little longer by slaking our thirst in Miami, we face a tougher ordeal ahead. Will we survive The Voice’s 3rd album tour as he takes it to the next level and possibly busts loose with some sweltering dance moves? I get breathless just thinking about it.
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How Do You Hold A Moonbeam In Your Hand? by bebereader and djafan
Posted by djafan on Saturday, December 12, 2009
Don’t even try to pin David down because it can’t be done. As soon as we find out where he is, he isn’t there anymore. Aside from his regular concert schedule, there are TV appearances, CD signings and phoners. We’ve seen promos for CFTH on network TV; selections from the CD are being cited as single of the week and The Voice is being referred to as “Character of the Month”.
Dear David, will we see you coming down to earth on a hot air balloon soon?
Christmas from the Heart USA channel commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttecwWzLuD8
USA Character of the Month
Entertainment Tonight
People: David Archuleta Previews His Christmas Album (Video)
12/17 Billboard Live from MGM Foxwoods
12/17 Nuestra Navidad on Univision 10:00 PM EST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7yPvXNrLa0
Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Interview
The Christophers Interview Part 1 and 2
The First Noel Holiday Sampler on iTunes
Interview with 101.9fm Cara’s Connection (scroll down a tad)
101.9 Lite fm Baltimore interview
12/20 Build-A-Bear Workshop Meet and Greet NYC 12-2 pm
12/21 The Today Show 7:00 am EST NBC
12/22 Live Regis and Kelly 2009 Holiday Special
12/23 Larry King Live 9:00 pm EST CNN
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