David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. At ten years old, he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition leading to other television singing appearances.[6] When he was twelve years old, Archuleta became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2.[6] In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol.[7] In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.
@davidarchie Numb video is officially up! The link is in the bio so be sure to check it out and share it! Wow, I can’t believe this song and video are actually out now! It came from such a real place for me. We shot the video outside and alone to capture what it feels like to connect with oneself. Sometimes you have to separate yourself from everything to connect to something deeper. Nature is for sure one of those places for me. I hope that you can feel that energy watching and listening. Thanks so much for all the love! 🙏🏼 #Numb #Musicvideo #realstories #speakingtruth #music #song
We made it!! He delivered!!! It’s a well done video, in my opinion. I love how it starts out in the dark of the forest and ends with lots of light. A powerful message from his words and actions. ♥♥
Watched it twice and found myself crying after. Why David has always been my fav musician and role model (told him this in my comment on instagram). He speaks to me. I jumped a little at the black and white shot here dja lol that was very nice!!
Agree with Tawna, he DID deliver and it was well done.
Thanks for the post DJ. I first seen the video on FB, watching it three times there and just had to see it on my bigger desktop screen.. Oh my, it is even better!!!! Love the line “everything is right” and I believe it surely is on the way he puts on his concerts now. Seems like he is more in control and knows what he wants. ♥ Never did see the scene where he was almost knee deep in the water so maybe they cut that part out. Like him wading in the water just as well. Guess I’ll have to go look at it again.. 🙂
Very well done Mr. Archuleta!! ♥ I love it!
Nearly 8,000 views on YouTube last time i looked!
I really like this song and video. So uplifting and positive!
Whoever helped David write this song also helped get him out of the slump he was in. Many blessings to whoever was responsible! This song was therapeutic for him and just the medicine he needed to come back to us! Hallelujah!!
I just had a random thought about those closeups. Made me think of him like a wounded warrior coming back from the brink to find the light again. The ahem ruggedness gave me that idea probably lol. Thoughts?
I savored every little morsel.
Thank you for taking pictures and video.
Loved when David asked what you guys had for lunch. Hearing “soup and salad” wasn’t enough for him. He had to ask what kind of soup y’all had.
lol Maybe he was hungry.
The boy I met is gone. In its place there is a man, I am not sad, but I will miss that child. (I thank God for my memory and the blessed videos.)
Over the years, David always amazes me, he has never disappointed me. At every stage of his life, we, the fans, always say, is a new beginning for him.
Every day in a new beginning for me. David has shown me that the thin layer of ice around him has disappeared. Now the man goes into the water without fear and of his own free will.
David has come a long way and I will follow him, as always, as fans.
Well he sure kept us holding our breath all day! Thank you David!
I watched the vid on my phone first, but when his face filled the phone screen I had to get to my desktop haha. Love the video,all David.Just the way we like it. His expressions are captivating.
The beginning…. for a couple of seconds, reminded me of The Prayer video,showing his shoes,then his back,the back of his head , as he and Nathan walked up the stairs remember? Don’t know why that struck me.
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Loved your recap so much.
Tuacahn, just no words…been watching the videos and all of it for a week.Thank you for sharing it all!
haha (you are good with scooting chairs right where they need to be 😉
And the icing on the cake with David singing for you guys at the fan lunch.Good thing y’all HAD just set up the chairs for your group picture,that worked out well to get you off those weak knees when he so casually walked in like he did!!
How many times have we wished David would just casually saunter into a fan lunch or gathering??! and it finally really happened!
My heart was so full of joy for all of you in that room,… and we were all living that moment with you.Your excitement was our excitement and wow,made me cry and smile at the same time.So happy you were there.♥:D
I love the music video for “Numb”! The good news is we get another music video from David next month for “My Little Prayer”. There may not be lots of comments here, but David has over 500 comments on his Instagram post announcing the video – all positive. His concert ticket sales are going well with several sold out and Rexburg has 11,000 tickets (the venue is huge – 15,000 seats). David is back!
Hey there Sky, thank you! I say if we can get another St George next year, preferably if September and you and all can try to make it!
Grammy J, I love it too! Everything I’ve seen is positive and facebook views are now at 116 views! The youtube views seem to be fewer and I don’t understand why. I love all the commenting all over the place. Twitter has also been busy with the news.
Try to leave a comment on MJ’s, hate to see the post there with no attention 😦
Grammyj, good to see ya and loved your comment! Back it up 100%. I also loved your comment as well Gladys!! Regarding Mj’s, up to 6 comments now, all positive :)
I also shared Numb with my mom last night and she emailed me back this morning saying she loved it and it was nice. After leaving the room for a minute, I guess the autoplay button was on because The Prayer played afterwards. Said it was nice also.
Gladys we were thinking of you at Tuacahn. It was so nice to have you attend last year. I really appreciate you keeping us in touch with David when he was in Chile. I used to wonder how you could accomplish all that, but I remembered you loved the job. I too miss the boy David. But I still get a glimpse of that youngster occasionally. The smile. The dimples. And there he is.
Yay! We are receiving gifts from David almost daily. What a great time for us fans. New music, , a surprise appearance, new video, a Christmas tour upcoming, a half-hour documentary of David being excellent at a Children’s Hospital. He could not think of any weird food pairings, Probably because he thinks it’s all good. Said he could not do impersonations, yet there he was being Martha Stewart giving us a cookie recipe.
At Michael’s store I laid down my keychain to go digging for money to pay the bill and the clerk asked, “Is that David Archuleta? I used to just love him, but I haven’t seen him in years. Too bad he disappeared.” How can this be? When I left she was excited to go searching for Numb.
I like the shirt David wears in the color part of the Numb video. No collar. 🙂
I liked the song and video a lot. Sounds like a simple comment but really meaningful.
He has an additional style shown in this song and I can’t quite name it!
He only has a few more years until he is 30 and that is when Andre Bocelli broke out and everyone could hear him.
There will be no pictures from Indianapolis because I will watch every moment like I did when he sang with the MOTABS. You savor his voice and it is just one concert not a raft of them up and down the eastern seaboard. We did what? Yes we did, we went touring and he made it snow.
Hi, everyone !!! I just love this song and the video is perfect . Does anyone else think David walks like a cat ?? Anyway, thank you so much for all the vids and recaps. I would never get a chance to see him live unless he comes to the east coast. Also, I don’t do twitter, instagram, or facebook, so I really appreciate the active fan sites and visit them every day. His hospital interview was sooooo David !! I mean ….. Zootopia and Pokemon ?!! LOL Some things about him never change and I’m so glad !!! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Oliveoil let’s hope he does soon I would love to meet you!! Good for you on the social media stuff I don’t even have Facebook. The hospital interview had me smiling and laughing all over. I cracked up when he was asked about the cooking and baking; looks like he and I are in good company in that regard LOL
Also, I need a second opinion guys, kind of personal here. So, when the music video for Numb dropped on Thursday I emailed and texted the YouTube link out to my friends. I know it’s only Saturday but for some reason it just made me really mad with the lack of response. My friend Amber (yes I have a friend named Amber in real life that is not his sister) responded the day of haha a fellow David fan as well hope some of you east coasters get to meet her you’d love her and my friend Margaret saw it today. I don’t know why it bothers me this time because I’ve usually been pretty understanding about it all. My friends either are working or still in college so I know that plays a part and is understandable. I guess I was just surprised because of how many years they have been so supportive and understanding and put up with all my ups and downs with being a fan and I always said to them hey if you’re not interested OK it’s fine. I always cared more about people understanding why David means a lot to me opposed to them actually liking his music. I share the things I do as an example of that. Some have grown to like his music though over the years and even like the man himself lol. I’m really starting to doubt my friends including my own best friend!! I’m probably taking it too personally…but any advice? I haven’t gone after anyone being totally harsh because I don’t wanna do that and I know better.
Plus, am I being unfair? I don’t know why it bothers me this much because it never did before. Makes me wonder how many friends I even have :(. Add in the probably small number of fan friends because of the kind of person I am…what’s wrong with me? I got so annoyed lately with how people have been reacting too!! Which hey yeah I do fangirl once in a while but I always been more of a serious person (for personal reasons) and I don’t know…I guess I’m just an inadequate fan. I fangirled Thursday with Amber over the phone…I don’t know I’m just having some serious doubts right now thinking oh I’m probably really annoying and maybe people never really cared and I just deluded myself like I did as a kid. (note: I have had my issues as you can see here) Guess it wasn’t fan wise things changed, but even with the friends who stood by me when he was gone and since he got back…guess that’s changing too.
Wonderful interview with David at the Seacrest studios. Had to smile at his smiling when he sang the words “everything is right”. Those words just stick with me for some reason, maybe because I think it really is with him now. Also smiling at his hands while he is talking. 🙂 I tend to do the same thing…when I was younger, my mom told me once that if she held my hands down, I wouldn’t be able to talk! 🙂
Gladys, I hear you. Everything you said is so true! Glad I got to meet you last year and that we have such a great fan family. ♥
Kristin, my only thoughts to you is just keep feeling your own personal thoughts as long as you are happy with them. You can’t control other people’s thinking or actions only your own. That’s why I like coming here because it’s all about David and the way we feel with no eyeball rolling. 🙂 I actually had a different experience. When I shared it on FB, my granddaughter “liked” it and said it was the kind of song that everyone can relate to because everyone feels that way at least once in their life. My family knows I love David and excepts it, but none would ever join me. It was always the current popular singing stars for them. They went to see David in concert with me, but it was to see Demi Lavato! lol So, just be happy in your little David world and let them be happy in their world…what ever that is. It’s their loss! 🙂 That’s the way I live and it’s a comfortable life. 🙂 You are not and inadequate fan, that’s for sure, just seems like you might want everyone to love David like we do and that ain’t gonna happen! 🙂
Hey Jan, that’s why it hurts. There was never any eye rolling or stuff like that. They were always supportive, found David refreshing, saw how he made me happy, respect more than anything frankly. I need to stop trying to I have always done that more after David entered my life because I just wish people could see there’s better out there and well…sometimes I felt why me for years with his influence in my life because of other people who I’d think would benefit better. I was lucky…I just wish others were too. It’s never been an issue with my Mom she understands (sometimes teases XP like one time when a pic of David was one of my lock screen pics and I got a text she joked is David calling you lol) and has a lot of respect for him. I know she probably wouldn’t want to go to a concert and I’ve always been OK with that. But…my friends always felt more like family to me really and I wanted them with me as a thank you gift to them when I finally see him. Have some fun and relish in the moment I finally meet him and if they want to also get to see them meet him.
That’s why when he first left I reached out to fans even though I had people who understood. I felt you guys would have understood more being fans too. But I admit as years went on I felt in some cases I didn’t even have that :(. Here, I always did thus why I always come back. I mean I never cared if they liked David or not I wasn’t offended by that. I just cared more that they saw why he means a lot to me, aka more than some guy I like or famous person etc. But I guess to those in business “doesn’t equate sales” as they say lol.
I think I always felt inadequate fan wise or not. It’s just my maturity too. I mean in college some of the younger students would laugh about stuff that I didn’t even think was funny or just…well, just not that good. I’m afraid as it gets closer to Indy I might go hide because that would have been my best shot of seeing this year and that ain’t happening. Also so I don’t hurt anyone just because I have to wait more. That’s what has also stunk with never seeing him; you feel left out when you hear the stories. That’s why with some recaps I don’t comment. I felt so bitter today too.
I guess I don’t know what this whole connection with David is now because of the way things turned.
Gladys, that boy who could not (would not) dance is now giving lessons. You are correct. He is all grown up.
I want to tell you about Greg, a fan from originally from the Philipines, he has worked in Abu Dhabi for several years. I met him last year in Idaho, then the Layton concert where David had almost no voice to give. David promised us another concert in Layton, but of course Greg would not be able to attend. I asked him how he felt about that. Greg told me that David coming out on stage and still doing his best was the best gift ever. Greg said the trip to see David had been a dream he had strived to obtain for a long time. A once in a lifetime thing.
Imagine my surprise when I saw Greg at Tuacahn. He has a glow when he talks about David. Somehow David gives him light. When David left the luncheon, I saw Greg follow him out. I teased him, told him we all wanted to follow David but we were better behaved. Greg laughed and said he had been carrying a small bag with gifts for David for three days, hoping to have a chance to somehow get it to David. He followed him out just to hand him that gift
The following night after the final concert Greg and I were hanging around to see James the Mormon. Greg had brought James’s cd that included Workin and wanted James to sign it. None of the rest of us had anything in our hands, but there is Greg, like Mary Poppins with a bag containing whatever he needs. A gift for David, a cd for James. Wistfully, Greg said he wouldn’t be able to come back for 2 years. Then his face brightened. “Maybe I can make it next year. Maybe I’ll see you here at Tuacahn next year.”
I spent a few minutes with James the Mormon and found him delightful. He is kind to old ladies.
Jan, wasn’t it great to find 7 Davids? i was thinking best puzzle ever, but I think that every Sunday.
Good advice for Kristin. Like David says, everything is right.
Dayzee, nice story about Greg. Seems like he has the ODD a lot like some of the rest of us! 🙂 James the Mormon sounds like a great guy too. 🙂 Yes, even one face of David in a puzzle is the best! lol
Yep…”everything is right”! 🙂 Hearing some Christmas songs, I am totally getting into the season and can’t wait to hear David sing those Christmas songs live again. ♥
Hello. I’ve been very busy w relatives in town. Thank u DJA for the fabulous post. That Numb video blew me away. So beautiful and an expression of meaning in the sing, not some ridiculous girl/boy story usually in music videos. It was really a work of art in itself. Of course I didn’t mind watching David in his GQ mode either.
Dancing lesson from David? What! Where! Lol. He’s a good dancer and tests very sweet of him to teach that young girl.
Where do I sign up for dance lessons by David Archuleta? I need to learn how to dance like him!
That hospital FB live was awesome even though I couldn’t hear some of his answers when he turned away from the microphone. What did he say was the last thing he bought, I think, at the grocery store or wherever? What was that about oranges (?) and bananas? Plus some other interesting bibs and bobs I really want to know. Also I want to try making those cookies! I wonder if I can skip the cake mix and make my own cake batter.
Oh, by the way, love the Numb video. Also love the Seacrest Studio IG video with the Ryan standee. He has perfect comic timing. I say again – he needs to be in a Hollywood rom-com!
Hola!!! A full weekend of football and softball in the rain! Well drizzle and heavy drizzle at times lol
Dayzee, It amazes me how Gladys, Greg and others travel and go at great lengths to see and hear David. And then the extreme kindness they show to the fans by sharing their adventures with us. I hope they continue and we get to see them again and that David makes it to their neck of the woods someday.
SB, so excited that you’re going to be seeing David soon. And yes savor the experience by all means just tell us about if you have chance afterwards :)))) The music video of Numb is getting great praise by all. Everyone I’ve shared it with who aren’t fans are impressed.
Hello Oliveoil! David has a very graceful walk, catlike alright. I really believe he will be going east when we least expect it. I have all of the social media because I can’t help myself lol Have a great thanksgiving!
Jans, I hope David does more interviews. He is such a natural and we see that David is David.
Kristin, I’m going to agree with what others have said. People friends or not will be who they will be. All we can do is be ourselves and do for us. I have no one in my inner circle of friends or family that get me but y’all here do and that’s enough, it has to be. I just accept.
Abrra, thank you for the dancing lesson video!!!!! Maybe dancing with the stars isn’t a bad idea? Nah lol
I see that Gokey is in that video also. Like to see David living life.
Jenny, I agree, it’s a beautiful video. And it doesn’t have to be all about the boy/girl which is fine but love David doing it his way.
Fenfan, I also didn’t hear all that he said lol strange set up with the audience behind you but not complaining great that they facebook lived it. David is perfect for a movie 🙂
For Fen: “Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Orange” “Orange who?” “Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?”
David has a great dry wit and is an excellent story teller. Thank heavens he is seldom asked to tell a joke.
Yesterday the local paper mentioned David’s gig at BYU and listed Nathan Pacheco as the “opener”. Hmmmm Not sure how that works out.
Thanks to Olive for asking opinions on whether David moves like a cat. It gave me an excuse to watch that video some more. Yes, he moves like a cat. A large muscular jungle cat, not that kitty sitting on the couch with a ball of twine.
SB, we will not be expecting David pics from you but hope you will tell us how amazing he was.
There was a short piece about David’s visit on the Children’s Miracle Network website!!
November 21, 2016 | By bjohnson
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals supporter and musician David Archuleta visited pediatric patients at Network hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week.
Go watch his IG stories – hilarious! I think scream caps are in order.
I don’t know about you guys but to me route rhymes with root, not out.
And I don’t have a TV either.
IG is the best thing ever invented as far as keeping track of David stuff goes. His posts are turning out to be even better than his vlogs.
Here in the USA the pronunciation of route seems to depend on where you live. In the southern states they say it like it rhymes with out. In the northern states it’s like root. This is my personal observation.
David now lives more in the south, so he has picked up saying root.
My Little Prayer is on Amazon pre-sale. Note the peroid after his name? It’s starting to be a signature.
Kristen, I hope ur feeling a little happier now. Its great being a DA fan. I feel like he is a special gift to the chosen few haha !!! I would love to meet you too. Lets pray for an east coast concert . And Djafan, u are right. He walks like a panther. A very sweet, gentle panther, of course :):):) Also, how bout that awesome IG story. Have you noticed how his IG posts are becoming more frequent and longer ? Just like when he talks and rambles at his shows? Looks like good things are awaiting us 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving everyone !!
Good evening everyone. I was away at my very first writing residency for a week which is why comment wise I was pretty quiet haha. I saw Numb when I was there and it was…well, very emotional, for me. Brought back some personal memories from the last two years with some of my own struggles. Definitely saw things clearly for the first time regarding the song itself…really highlighted those two years for me to a T. Heh, David has always been good at that I guess. I actually watched it twice and found myself crying afterwards when I was gonna send it out to friends. That’s just something David always did; made me feel heard and understood.
I want to thank you guys for your insights and encouragement regarding the issue with friends and…I haven’t said a word about it. I don’t think I will. I’m afraid though with my best friend that might be a different story. She was one of the first people who was there and supportive when David was about to leave like he did. So there, it really…hurts a little. I guess now I know what it’s like to be in her shoes because she’s a huge fan of One Direction and…I don’t like them and she really knows I don’t so doesn’t even bring them up around me because of my responses. We’ve had a few arguments with that.
David just puts other artists to shame I guess.
Dayzee, I have spoken with Greg a few times. Sounds like a nice guy thanks for sharing that story with us!!
Oliveoil, yes let us pray indeed!!
I do feel a little better though. I think it’s more because David is happy and that’s something I’ve prayed for for years. I thank God every day when I see him smiling and being his giddy self. The instagram stories last night were something else, I also appreciated seeing the cat haha cat lover’s seal of approval. I’ll be OK in time. I internalize things a lot, which is really a bad thing but eventually I come around. Sounds like David doesn’t it? I always joked he was the male version of me lol just from things I’ve noticed.
Hope ya’ll are staying warm as winter inches closer, bleh hahaha
I love David’s Instagram stories. His commentary on The Voice was so much fun as I had just watched it, and of course, Violetta is adorable! Just an FYI that FOD had most of the questions and David’s answers for the Live Facebook in a recent post – just go back through their posts until you find it. I couldn’t hear what he said for some of his answers either so I appreciated that they wrote it all out. David was at his quirky best especially when trying to remember the names of the seven dwarfs!
El día que David deje de asombrarme, yo no seré mas fans. Y yo creo que eso nunca ocurrirá, por lo tanto yo sere fans de por vida. Es como una ecuación matemática.
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djafan said
Patiently waiting 🙂
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djafan said
Twitter Party Today!
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Kristin said
Why do I have the feeling he will tweet once I’m out of the room and away from my phone? That’s what seems to always happen to me…XP
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Kristin said
OK, walked out of the room twice and nothing. That man knows how to keep a girl on her toes lol
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djafan said
I’m carrying my phone with me 🙂
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djafan said
IT’S HERE! I POSTED IT UP TOP!!!!!!
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tawna21 said
We made it!! He delivered!!! It’s a well done video, in my opinion. I love how it starts out in the dark of the forest and ends with lots of light. A powerful message from his words and actions. ♥♥
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Kristin said
Watched it twice and found myself crying after. Why David has always been my fav musician and role model (told him this in my comment on instagram). He speaks to me. I jumped a little at the black and white shot here dja lol that was very nice!!
Agree with Tawna, he DID deliver and it was well done.
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Kristin said
The black and white pic is now my background on my laptop haha wish granted!! WOWZA lol
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djafan said
Hopefully it’s quiet here because everyone is hypnotized and mesmerized by the new fantastic video! So far all I see are positive reactions👌
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jans11 said
Thanks for the post DJ. I first seen the video on FB, watching it three times there and just had to see it on my bigger desktop screen.. Oh my, it is even better!!!! Love the line “everything is right” and I believe it surely is on the way he puts on his concerts now. Seems like he is more in control and knows what he wants. ♥ Never did see the scene where he was almost knee deep in the water so maybe they cut that part out. Like him wading in the water just as well. Guess I’ll have to go look at it again.. 🙂
Very well done Mr. Archuleta!! ♥ I love it!
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bebereader said
Nearly 8,000 views on YouTube last time i looked!
I really like this song and video. So uplifting and positive!
Whoever helped David write this song also helped get him out of the slump he was in. Many blessings to whoever was responsible! This song was therapeutic for him and just the medicine he needed to come back to us! Hallelujah!!
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Kristin said
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idols-david-archuleta-drops-numb-music-video.htm
Comment and share ya’ll!!
I just had a random thought about those closeups. Made me think of him like a wounded warrior coming back from the brink to find the light again. The ahem ruggedness gave me that idea probably lol. Thoughts?
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bebereader said
Djafan,
Your Tuachan recap was superb. written passionately, your trademark.
https://thevoicedavidarchuleta.com/2016/11/15/the-st-george-tuacahn-david-archuleta-experience/
I savored every little morsel.
Thank you for taking pictures and video.
Loved when David asked what you guys had for lunch. Hearing “soup and salad” wasn’t enough for him. He had to ask what kind of soup y’all had.
lol Maybe he was hungry.
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jans11 said
Kristin, you might have a point there. He was “rugged” looking that’s for sure. 🙂
Bebe, I was over on FB again and the video there showed almost 47,000 views. Yea! It’s picking up fast.
Did I read somewhere that they videoed the Tuachan concert? Am hoping so and that maybe it will be for sale. 🙂
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djafan said
Thank you Bebe! David has a huge interest in all things food lol.
Over 47,000 views on facebook!
Yes looking rugged. I believe he skipped shaving, looks good.
That was a nice write up from mj. Hopefully we can gets some comments.
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djafan said
I added his songs he message he included with the music video.
Love this “Thanks so much for all the love! 🙏🏼”
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Dayzee said
Nothing I would rather do than wander down a forest path with David. Unless maybe having him show up at lunch.
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gladys1961 said
The boy I met is gone. In its place there is a man, I am not sad, but I will miss that child. (I thank God for my memory and the blessed videos.)
Over the years, David always amazes me, he has never disappointed me. At every stage of his life, we, the fans, always say, is a new beginning for him.
Every day in a new beginning for me. David has shown me that the thin layer of ice around him has disappeared. Now the man goes into the water without fear and of his own free will.
David has come a long way and I will follow him, as always, as fans.
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skydancer1x said
Well he sure kept us holding our breath all day! Thank you David!
I watched the vid on my phone first, but when his face filled the phone screen I had to get to my desktop haha. Love the video,all David.Just the way we like it. His expressions are captivating.
The beginning…. for a couple of seconds, reminded me of The Prayer video,showing his shoes,then his back,the back of his head , as he and Nathan walked up the stairs remember? Don’t know why that struck me.
Dja♥♥♥
Loved your recap so much.
Tuacahn, just no words…been watching the videos and all of it for a week.Thank you for sharing it all!
haha (you are good with scooting chairs right where they need to be 😉
And the icing on the cake with David singing for you guys at the fan lunch.Good thing y’all HAD just set up the chairs for your group picture,that worked out well to get you off those weak knees when he so casually walked in like he did!!
How many times have we wished David would just casually saunter into a fan lunch or gathering??! and it finally really happened!
My heart was so full of joy for all of you in that room,… and we were all living that moment with you.Your excitement was our excitement and wow,made me cry and smile at the same time.So happy you were there.♥:D
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GrammyJ said
I love the music video for “Numb”! The good news is we get another music video from David next month for “My Little Prayer”. There may not be lots of comments here, but David has over 500 comments on his Instagram post announcing the video – all positive. His concert ticket sales are going well with several sold out and Rexburg has 11,000 tickets (the venue is huge – 15,000 seats). David is back!
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djafan said
Hey there Sky, thank you! I say if we can get another St George next year, preferably if September and you and all can try to make it!
Grammy J, I love it too! Everything I’ve seen is positive and facebook views are now at 116 views! The youtube views seem to be fewer and I don’t understand why. I love all the commenting all over the place. Twitter has also been busy with the news.
Try to leave a comment on MJ’s, hate to see the post there with no attention 😦
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djafan said
David’s on facebook live childrens hospital
https://www.facebook.com/childrenshospital/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
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djafan said
Have I told anyone how impressed I am with this guy? lol
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Kristin said
Yes dja you have. We get the point.
Grammyj, good to see ya and loved your comment! Back it up 100%. I also loved your comment as well Gladys!! Regarding Mj’s, up to 6 comments now, all positive :)
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Kristin said
I also shared Numb with my mom last night and she emailed me back this morning saying she loved it and it was nice. After leaving the room for a minute, I guess the autoplay button was on because The Prayer played afterwards. Said it was nice also.
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djafan said
Gladys! I hope to see you again! St George wasn’t so cold this time! Yes, we have witnessed this young man grow before our eyes.
Kristen, lol
Great when our moms like what we like 🙂
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Dayzee said
Gladys we were thinking of you at Tuacahn. It was so nice to have you attend last year. I really appreciate you keeping us in touch with David when he was in Chile. I used to wonder how you could accomplish all that, but I remembered you loved the job. I too miss the boy David. But I still get a glimpse of that youngster occasionally. The smile. The dimples. And there he is.
Yay! We are receiving gifts from David almost daily. What a great time for us fans. New music, , a surprise appearance, new video, a Christmas tour upcoming, a half-hour documentary of David being excellent at a Children’s Hospital. He could not think of any weird food pairings, Probably because he thinks it’s all good. Said he could not do impersonations, yet there he was being Martha Stewart giving us a cookie recipe.
At Michael’s store I laid down my keychain to go digging for money to pay the bill and the clerk asked, “Is that David Archuleta? I used to just love him, but I haven’t seen him in years. Too bad he disappeared.” How can this be? When I left she was excited to go searching for Numb.
I like the shirt David wears in the color part of the Numb video. No collar. 🙂
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sandybeaches9 said
I liked the song and video a lot. Sounds like a simple comment but really meaningful.
He has an additional style shown in this song and I can’t quite name it!
He only has a few more years until he is 30 and that is when Andre Bocelli broke out and everyone could hear him.
There will be no pictures from Indianapolis because I will watch every moment like I did when he sang with the MOTABS. You savor his voice and it is just one concert not a raft of them up and down the eastern seaboard. We did what? Yes we did, we went touring and he made it snow.
SB 🇨🇦
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oliveoil said
Hi, everyone !!! I just love this song and the video is perfect . Does anyone else think David walks like a cat ?? Anyway, thank you so much for all the vids and recaps. I would never get a chance to see him live unless he comes to the east coast. Also, I don’t do twitter, instagram, or facebook, so I really appreciate the active fan sites and visit them every day. His hospital interview was sooooo David !! I mean ….. Zootopia and Pokemon ?!! LOL Some things about him never change and I’m so glad !!! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
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Kristin said
Oliveoil let’s hope he does soon I would love to meet you!! Good for you on the social media stuff I don’t even have Facebook. The hospital interview had me smiling and laughing all over. I cracked up when he was asked about the cooking and baking; looks like he and I are in good company in that regard LOL
Also, I need a second opinion guys, kind of personal here. So, when the music video for Numb dropped on Thursday I emailed and texted the YouTube link out to my friends. I know it’s only Saturday but for some reason it just made me really mad with the lack of response. My friend Amber (yes I have a friend named Amber in real life that is not his sister) responded the day of haha a fellow David fan as well hope some of you east coasters get to meet her you’d love her and my friend Margaret saw it today. I don’t know why it bothers me this time because I’ve usually been pretty understanding about it all. My friends either are working or still in college so I know that plays a part and is understandable. I guess I was just surprised because of how many years they have been so supportive and understanding and put up with all my ups and downs with being a fan and I always said to them hey if you’re not interested OK it’s fine. I always cared more about people understanding why David means a lot to me opposed to them actually liking his music. I share the things I do as an example of that. Some have grown to like his music though over the years and even like the man himself lol. I’m really starting to doubt my friends including my own best friend!! I’m probably taking it too personally…but any advice? I haven’t gone after anyone being totally harsh because I don’t wanna do that and I know better.
Plus, am I being unfair? I don’t know why it bothers me this much because it never did before. Makes me wonder how many friends I even have :(. Add in the probably small number of fan friends because of the kind of person I am…what’s wrong with me? I got so annoyed lately with how people have been reacting too!! Which hey yeah I do fangirl once in a while but I always been more of a serious person (for personal reasons) and I don’t know…I guess I’m just an inadequate fan. I fangirled Thursday with Amber over the phone…I don’t know I’m just having some serious doubts right now thinking oh I’m probably really annoying and maybe people never really cared and I just deluded myself like I did as a kid. (note: I have had my issues as you can see here) Guess it wasn’t fan wise things changed, but even with the friends who stood by me when he was gone and since he got back…guess that’s changing too.
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jans11 said
Wonderful interview with David at the Seacrest studios. Had to smile at his smiling when he sang the words “everything is right”. Those words just stick with me for some reason, maybe because I think it really is with him now. Also smiling at his hands while he is talking. 🙂 I tend to do the same thing…when I was younger, my mom told me once that if she held my hands down, I wouldn’t be able to talk! 🙂
Gladys, I hear you. Everything you said is so true! Glad I got to meet you last year and that we have such a great fan family. ♥
Kristin, my only thoughts to you is just keep feeling your own personal thoughts as long as you are happy with them. You can’t control other people’s thinking or actions only your own. That’s why I like coming here because it’s all about David and the way we feel with no eyeball rolling. 🙂 I actually had a different experience. When I shared it on FB, my granddaughter “liked” it and said it was the kind of song that everyone can relate to because everyone feels that way at least once in their life. My family knows I love David and excepts it, but none would ever join me. It was always the current popular singing stars for them. They went to see David in concert with me, but it was to see Demi Lavato! lol So, just be happy in your little David world and let them be happy in their world…what ever that is. It’s their loss! 🙂 That’s the way I live and it’s a comfortable life. 🙂 You are not and inadequate fan, that’s for sure, just seems like you might want everyone to love David like we do and that ain’t gonna happen! 🙂
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Kristin said
Hey Jan, that’s why it hurts. There was never any eye rolling or stuff like that. They were always supportive, found David refreshing, saw how he made me happy, respect more than anything frankly. I need to stop trying to I have always done that more after David entered my life because I just wish people could see there’s better out there and well…sometimes I felt why me for years with his influence in my life because of other people who I’d think would benefit better. I was lucky…I just wish others were too. It’s never been an issue with my Mom she understands (sometimes teases XP like one time when a pic of David was one of my lock screen pics and I got a text she joked is David calling you lol) and has a lot of respect for him. I know she probably wouldn’t want to go to a concert and I’ve always been OK with that. But…my friends always felt more like family to me really and I wanted them with me as a thank you gift to them when I finally see him. Have some fun and relish in the moment I finally meet him and if they want to also get to see them meet him.
That’s why when he first left I reached out to fans even though I had people who understood. I felt you guys would have understood more being fans too. But I admit as years went on I felt in some cases I didn’t even have that :(. Here, I always did thus why I always come back. I mean I never cared if they liked David or not I wasn’t offended by that. I just cared more that they saw why he means a lot to me, aka more than some guy I like or famous person etc. But I guess to those in business “doesn’t equate sales” as they say lol.
I think I always felt inadequate fan wise or not. It’s just my maturity too. I mean in college some of the younger students would laugh about stuff that I didn’t even think was funny or just…well, just not that good. I’m afraid as it gets closer to Indy I might go hide because that would have been my best shot of seeing this year and that ain’t happening. Also so I don’t hurt anyone just because I have to wait more. That’s what has also stunk with never seeing him; you feel left out when you hear the stories. That’s why with some recaps I don’t comment. I felt so bitter today too.
I guess I don’t know what this whole connection with David is now because of the way things turned.
I just don’t know what to do.
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Abrra said
Sunday puzzle compliments of @vannyarchie
http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1ebc391329c0
Abrra
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jans11 said
7 Davids are always better than 1! And they went in before the edge pieces. 🙂 Thanks, Abs and @vinniearchie!
Ahhhsome to see David dancing! DWTS here he comes! 🙂
Kristin, maybe you should do nothing and just see how things work out. More times than not, things tend to work out on their own! 🙂
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Dayzee said
A glorious puzzle. Bravo!
Gladys, that boy who could not (would not) dance is now giving lessons. You are correct. He is all grown up.
I want to tell you about Greg, a fan from originally from the Philipines, he has worked in Abu Dhabi for several years. I met him last year in Idaho, then the Layton concert where David had almost no voice to give. David promised us another concert in Layton, but of course Greg would not be able to attend. I asked him how he felt about that. Greg told me that David coming out on stage and still doing his best was the best gift ever. Greg said the trip to see David had been a dream he had strived to obtain for a long time. A once in a lifetime thing.
Imagine my surprise when I saw Greg at Tuacahn. He has a glow when he talks about David. Somehow David gives him light. When David left the luncheon, I saw Greg follow him out. I teased him, told him we all wanted to follow David but we were better behaved. Greg laughed and said he had been carrying a small bag with gifts for David for three days, hoping to have a chance to somehow get it to David. He followed him out just to hand him that gift
The following night after the final concert Greg and I were hanging around to see James the Mormon. Greg had brought James’s cd that included Workin and wanted James to sign it. None of the rest of us had anything in our hands, but there is Greg, like Mary Poppins with a bag containing whatever he needs. A gift for David, a cd for James. Wistfully, Greg said he wouldn’t be able to come back for 2 years. Then his face brightened. “Maybe I can make it next year. Maybe I’ll see you here at Tuacahn next year.”
I spent a few minutes with James the Mormon and found him delightful. He is kind to old ladies.
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Dayzee said
Jan, wasn’t it great to find 7 Davids? i was thinking best puzzle ever, but I think that every Sunday.
Good advice for Kristin. Like David says, everything is right.
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jans11 said
Dayzee, nice story about Greg. Seems like he has the ODD a lot like some of the rest of us! 🙂 James the Mormon sounds like a great guy too. 🙂 Yes, even one face of David in a puzzle is the best! lol
Yep…”everything is right”! 🙂 Hearing some Christmas songs, I am totally getting into the season and can’t wait to hear David sing those Christmas songs live again. ♥
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Jenny said
Hello. I’ve been very busy w relatives in town. Thank u DJA for the fabulous post. That Numb video blew me away. So beautiful and an expression of meaning in the sing, not some ridiculous girl/boy story usually in music videos. It was really a work of art in itself. Of course I didn’t mind watching David in his GQ mode either.
Dancing lesson from David? What! Where! Lol. He’s a good dancer and tests very sweet of him to teach that young girl.
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fenfan said
Where do I sign up for dance lessons by David Archuleta? I need to learn how to dance like him!
That hospital FB live was awesome even though I couldn’t hear some of his answers when he turned away from the microphone. What did he say was the last thing he bought, I think, at the grocery store or wherever? What was that about oranges (?) and bananas? Plus some other interesting bibs and bobs I really want to know. Also I want to try making those cookies! I wonder if I can skip the cake mix and make my own cake batter.
Oh, by the way, love the Numb video. Also love the Seacrest Studio IG video with the Ryan standee. He has perfect comic timing. I say again – he needs to be in a Hollywood rom-com!
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djafan said
Hola!!! A full weekend of football and softball in the rain! Well drizzle and heavy drizzle at times lol
Dayzee, It amazes me how Gladys, Greg and others travel and go at great lengths to see and hear David. And then the extreme kindness they show to the fans by sharing their adventures with us. I hope they continue and we get to see them again and that David makes it to their neck of the woods someday.
SB, so excited that you’re going to be seeing David soon. And yes savor the experience by all means just tell us about if you have chance afterwards :)))) The music video of Numb is getting great praise by all. Everyone I’ve shared it with who aren’t fans are impressed.
Hello Oliveoil! David has a very graceful walk, catlike alright. I really believe he will be going east when we least expect it. I have all of the social media because I can’t help myself lol Have a great thanksgiving!
Jans, I hope David does more interviews. He is such a natural and we see that David is David.
Kristin, I’m going to agree with what others have said. People friends or not will be who they will be. All we can do is be ourselves and do for us. I have no one in my inner circle of friends or family that get me but y’all here do and that’s enough, it has to be. I just accept.
Abrra, thank you for the dancing lesson video!!!!! Maybe dancing with the stars isn’t a bad idea? Nah lol
I see that Gokey is in that video also. Like to see David living life.
Jenny, I agree, it’s a beautiful video. And it doesn’t have to be all about the boy/girl which is fine but love David doing it his way.
Fenfan, I also didn’t hear all that he said lol strange set up with the audience behind you but not complaining great that they facebook lived it. David is perfect for a movie 🙂
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djafan said
American Idol posted on their facebook and twitter accounts Billboards article about Numb.
They are loving the new video and called it “amazing”
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Dayzee said
For Fen: “Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Banana”
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Orange” “Orange who?” “Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?”
David has a great dry wit and is an excellent story teller. Thank heavens he is seldom asked to tell a joke.
Yesterday the local paper mentioned David’s gig at BYU and listed Nathan Pacheco as the “opener”. Hmmmm Not sure how that works out.
Thanks to Olive for asking opinions on whether David moves like a cat. It gave me an excuse to watch that video some more. Yes, he moves like a cat. A large muscular jungle cat, not that kitty sitting on the couch with a ball of twine.
SB, we will not be expecting David pics from you but hope you will tell us how amazing he was.
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djafan said
Dayzee, I personally hope that “opener” is just that. Minimal set list with 2 no more than 3 duets. lol the knock knock joke.
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Kristin said
There was a short piece about David’s visit on the Children’s Miracle Network website!!
November 21, 2016 | By bjohnson
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals supporter and musician David Archuleta visited pediatric patients at Network hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week.
https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/david-archuleta-brought-smiles-patients-network-hospital/
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djafan said
Snowangelz made a playlist for repeat viewing!
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djafan said
https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/?fref=nf
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fenfan said
Go watch his IG stories – hilarious! I think scream caps are in order.
I don’t know about you guys but to me route rhymes with root, not out.
And I don’t have a TV either.
IG is the best thing ever invented as far as keeping track of David stuff goes. His posts are turning out to be even better than his vlogs.
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Abrra said
Fenfan
Here in the USA the pronunciation of route seems to depend on where you live. In the southern states they say it like it rhymes with out. In the northern states it’s like root. This is my personal observation.
David now lives more in the south, so he has picked up saying root.
My Little Prayer is on Amazon pre-sale. Note the peroid after his name? It’s starting to be a signature.
http://tinyurl.com/hf7b39t
Abrra
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oliveoil said
Kristen, I hope ur feeling a little happier now. Its great being a DA fan. I feel like he is a special gift to the chosen few haha !!! I would love to meet you too. Lets pray for an east coast concert . And Djafan, u are right. He walks like a panther. A very sweet, gentle panther, of course :):):) Also, how bout that awesome IG story. Have you noticed how his IG posts are becoming more frequent and longer ? Just like when he talks and rambles at his shows? Looks like good things are awaiting us 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving everyone !!
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djafan said
Hi Oliveoil! The instagram story was epic. David looks really comfortable doing these. Hoping for more!
Suttygal captured them all and put on youtube!
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djafan said
My Little Prayer is out on amazon for preorder!
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I am just so pleased with all the new David photo’s for his music. The prayer promo picture is gorgeous.
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djafan said
Oh and the use of periods I’m not sure of the meaning but I like.
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djafan said
itunes overall charts
album
912 David Archuleta Christmas from the Heart
song
1058 David Archuleta Numb
379 David Archuleta & Nathan Pacheco The Prayer
Amazon
Hot New Releases in Alternative Rock
#17 Numb David Archuleta
Hot New Releases in Pop
#46 Numb David Archuleta
Billboard
https://twitter.com/TXNancy_DA2016/status/801137457244688385
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Kristin said
Good evening everyone. I was away at my very first writing residency for a week which is why comment wise I was pretty quiet haha. I saw Numb when I was there and it was…well, very emotional, for me. Brought back some personal memories from the last two years with some of my own struggles. Definitely saw things clearly for the first time regarding the song itself…really highlighted those two years for me to a T. Heh, David has always been good at that I guess. I actually watched it twice and found myself crying afterwards when I was gonna send it out to friends. That’s just something David always did; made me feel heard and understood.
I want to thank you guys for your insights and encouragement regarding the issue with friends and…I haven’t said a word about it. I don’t think I will. I’m afraid though with my best friend that might be a different story. She was one of the first people who was there and supportive when David was about to leave like he did. So there, it really…hurts a little. I guess now I know what it’s like to be in her shoes because she’s a huge fan of One Direction and…I don’t like them and she really knows I don’t so doesn’t even bring them up around me because of my responses. We’ve had a few arguments with that.
David just puts other artists to shame I guess.
Dayzee, I have spoken with Greg a few times. Sounds like a nice guy thanks for sharing that story with us!!
Oliveoil, yes let us pray indeed!!
I do feel a little better though. I think it’s more because David is happy and that’s something I’ve prayed for for years. I thank God every day when I see him smiling and being his giddy self. The instagram stories last night were something else, I also appreciated seeing the cat haha cat lover’s seal of approval. I’ll be OK in time. I internalize things a lot, which is really a bad thing but eventually I come around. Sounds like David doesn’t it? I always joked he was the male version of me lol just from things I’ve noticed.
Hope ya’ll are staying warm as winter inches closer, bleh hahaha
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Kristin said
I almost forgot, woo hoo with My Little Prayer. Artwork is AWESOME. Curious to know if there might be a music video for this song as well? Thoughts?
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GrammyJ said
I love David’s Instagram stories. His commentary on The Voice was so much fun as I had just watched it, and of course, Violetta is adorable! Just an FYI that FOD had most of the questions and David’s answers for the Live Facebook in a recent post – just go back through their posts until you find it. I couldn’t hear what he said for some of his answers either so I appreciated that they wrote it all out. David was at his quirky best especially when trying to remember the names of the seven dwarfs!
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Kristin said
(hand over heart) Look at this
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNK-sNojo3D/
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gladys1961 said
El día que David deje de asombrarme, yo no seré mas fans. Y yo creo que eso nunca ocurrirá, por lo tanto yo sere fans de por vida. Es como una ecuación matemática.
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