Category Archives: Fan experience

How “out there” are you as a @DavidArchie fan?

Posted on 12/08/2013 by TOfan

The lovely amb4da brought up an intriguing point on the last thread: “Coming out” about your fandom. My closest friends and family know (and tease me endlessly) about being an uber-David-fan. But other friends and coworkers don’t have a clue. … Continue reading →

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Forgotten @DavidArchie songs

Posted on 12/01/2013 by TOfan

One great thing about David recording so many songs in his 23ish short years is that I sometimes forget about some of them. So when I “find” them again, it’s almost like getting a new song. Almost. But hey, I’ll … Continue reading →

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‘Ann Arbor: My first David Archuleta concert’ revisited

Posted on 11/27/2013 by TOfan

I can’t believe it’s been four years since the amazing Ann Arbor concert. To celebrate — and to wish all our American cousins a Happy Thanksgiving! — I’m reposting stenocruiser’s lovely account of her very first David Archuleta concert (hope … Continue reading →

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Underrated @DavidArchie Christmas songs

Posted on 11/24/2013 by TOfan

I haven’t listened to CFTH yet this year. Instead, I’ve been listening to these for some reason. Here, he mostly sings harmony, but oh what gorgeous harmony it is. (I’m sorry Ms. Lopez, I’m sure you’re a lovely person but … Continue reading →

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The story of Landfill Harmonic

Posted on 11/17/2013 by TOfan

This isn’t directly related to David but it is all about the power of music to change lives, save lives. I saw a profile of this music program on 60 Minutes tonight and cried my way through the whole thing. … Continue reading →

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Why creative people sometimes make no sense

Posted on 11/10/2013 by TOfan

We’re all creative people in one way or another, I do believe that. But of course David in particular came to mind when I read this article. 🙂 Would you guys agree? ************* Why Creative People Sometimes Make No Sense … Continue reading →

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David Archuleta vlogs are love

Posted on 11/06/2013 by TOfan

I stumbled across this old post and it made me wistful and hopeful and in a good place … I think you guys know what I mean… what’s your favourite David vlog? ************* I’m on vacation but HAD to check … Continue reading →

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I remember when….

Posted on 11/03/2013 by TOfan

… I remember, I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place Even your emotions had an echo In so much space And when you’re out there Without care Yeah, I was out of … Continue reading →

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Is @DavidArchie the greatest American Idol contestant of all time?

Posted on 10/31/2013 by TOfan

The lovely Ms. Betsy alerted me to this 2008 Vulture post (always loved Vulture’s love for D.) and I had to repost… what do you guys think about it? . . Has there ever in American Idol‘s history been a … Continue reading →

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These boots are made for moshin’

Posted on 10/23/2013 by TOfan

These boots. Sigh. They are on their last legs, so to speak. The sole is cracked. They leak. The zipper sticks. But I love them so. Not just because they’re uber-comfortable and they go with everything I own. But because … Continue reading →

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