SnowAngelz: Canadian fans of David Archuleta

Put down that cure for shingles you’re working on and take a moment to answer this very pressing question.

Which sunglasses from David’s vast collection do you like best?

Car Prepster David

Parking Lot Aviator David

Or does Josh Bradley win the day?

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Oh, shut up, Archuleta, lol.

Sorry, just a bit cranky… music might help. 🙂

I know it will be worth waiting for.

And waiting.

And waiting.

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LOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!

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@DavidArchie Latest IG snaps! @FODFansofDavid 😎 pic.twitter.com/vXMXHUPTwn

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 29, 2017

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And then Sneaky McSneakster just casually drops this bomb in the middle of his IG stories:

WAY TO BURY THE LEAD, DAVID!!!

So much darkness in the world right now but this special guy continues to bring in some light.

Sending out love to all of you today! ♥♥♥

Okay, guys, you’ll have to forgive me, feeling a little weepy today… in a good way.

Feeling generally blessed about so many things and then I come home to the amazingness that is David’s epic IG story series.

Remember back when we all were all lamenting the new no-vlog era? How much we missed those rambling, random, funny, sweet, so-David videos?

When we went through all the stages of grief over those little vids, ending with acceptance? When we said, “Hey, if David doesn’t like doing them, he shouldn’t do them”?

[What? You don’t remember saying that?]

Anywayyyys, he did tell us he hated doing them in no uncertain terms in one of his last-ever vlogs… “How am I doing? How are YOU doing??” yikes, still have post-traumatic stress over that one.

But now… I mean… these IG stories… they’re just… I can’t… he’s so…

Well, you know. Am I right? 🙂
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From @DavidArchie IG snap story 😁 Thanks for sharing! pic.twitter.com/v8Zqzkcgzh

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 22, 2017

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@DavidArchie Haircut Time 💇🏻‍♂️ @FODFansofDavid Screenshot Slideshow 1 🎉 pic.twitter.com/HFvsE1C37x

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 22, 2017

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@DavidArchie Haircut Time 💇🏻‍♂️ @FODFansofDavid Screenshot Slideshow 2 🎉 pic.twitter.com/xtC1NP640C

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 22, 2017

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@DavidArchie Haircut Time 💇🏻‍♂️ @FODFansofDavid Screenshot Slideshow 3 🎉 pic.twitter.com/R9l66RzR4M

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 22, 2017

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@DavidArchie Haircut Time 💇🏻‍♂️ @FODFansofDavid Screenshot Slideshow 4 🎉 pic.twitter.com/g8xj3OMlCc

— David Archuleta Fans (@DavidUniverse) January 22, 2017

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Who else cringed when he went to put a hat on that beautiful work of art Hillary created? Just me? nvm

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He looks so haaaaaappppppppyyyyyyyyyyy. 🙂 🙂 🙂

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Him snapping his fingers to “When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way” tho’ …. you guyyyysss… you probably don’t know how much of a West Side Story geek I am… I have lost count of how many times I’ve seen the movie and the live stage show (twice in London, England, alone, y’all)… I even have a cover CD that features Little Richard singing “I Feel Pretty” … I know every snap, every twirl, every word to every song… and although I pictured David as more of a Tony singing “Maria” and “Tonight” and “Somewhere” (SO many good songs), now that he’s super cool with shades and groovy jackets, sure, a Jet it is!

Here, have a clip:

 

Okay, off to watery colouring class…. 🙂

Photo: The Shellster… “Just keep listening. And pretty soon you’ll start…to figure out your part”

I heard a segment on CBC Radio Sunday morning where a number of listeners called in to share stories of music that had changed their life.

They spoke of being inspired to learn to play an instrument, of getting through tough times, of changing their perspective on things.

I, of course, couldn’t help but think of that day back in 2008 when I was flipping channels around and heard David sing Shop Around.

I, too, thought about the tough times his music helped me get through. Deep grief and sorrow.

I thought about the amazing friends I’ve made, people I never would have met otherwise. And how those people have changed my life in such great ways.

I thought about the places I never dreamed I’d go… heck, never even heard of (no offence, Safford, AZ).

I thought about the cultures I’ve learned more about and tried to develop a better understanding of.

I thought about how much my relationship with God and my faith (even though it is different from David’s) has deepened… and I’d thought I was already pretty tight with the big guy.

I thought about the artists David has introduced me to and the amazing experiences I’ve had because of that.

I thought about the diverse opinions I’ve been exposed to, that I may not have paid much attention to outside of my own “bubble,” but because these views were held by people I care about, and because we have David in common, I made the effort to try and understand where they were coming from.

I thought about the technology I HAD to learn about if I was going to keep up with the boi. How that actually helped me in my career. Did not see that coming.

I thought about how forcing myself to try to do a good deed each day and blog about it (inspired by David) took me FAR out of my comfort zone so many times and made me face how much work I needed to do on that.

I thought about the fact that, even though music has always been a big part of my life and there have been a few artists and songs that have had a big impact on me along the way, none of them has taken me a wild ride like this one.

How about you guys?? How has your life changed because of The Archuleta? Or other music?
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p.s.
Run don’t walk to go read Kayla’s (Miss Rad Hair 2016) AWESOME Mesa recap HERE!!!
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BPWX7g6Dv4O/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZCAgDBOQ/?taken-by=davidarchie
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I want MOAR!!!!

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And I thought I’d seen all the soundcheck videos but apparently I missed this one by Mr. Flirty McFlirterson

His next take on LDB? 🙂

I know Christmas is over but, where David Archuleta is concerned, is Christmas ever really over? 🙂

This last Christmas tour in particular, I was really struck with how David can do one song so many different ways.

In particular, Little Drummer Boy.

Pretty simple carol, right? But David manages to take it places you never even dreamed of. And each version he does stirs up a completely different set of emotions … all centred on that same little drummer dude playing his heart out for that blessed babe.

Sound familiar?

So here’s a look at all the ones I could think of. If I’ve left any out, please do share!

Rock Star LDB

When he rocked this out at that 1st MKOC show in Westbury, we were all blown away… esp. when he started pounding that drum… and when he raised up those drum sticks in the air and belted out “ME AND MY DRUUUUUUM” *chills* baby *chills*

LDB with Dapo Torimiro

This might be my favourite. Have it on repeat every Christmas. Wait, scratch that, I listen to it all year, tbh. That lower register is like an IV drip of hot cocoa sprinkled with candy cane dust and dark chocolate Elf truffles.

LDB en espanol 2013

Love this, still listen to it. He starts so softly in the beginning that sometimes I forget how he builds the song so I crank up the volume and then when he belts it out half way through I have to rip out my earbuds. Good times.

LDB snippet 2012

Confession: I had never seen this one before now. Wow. It’s just a snippet but when he goes all soft and tender at the end with “when he smiled at me” (in Spanish), not gonna lie, it made me cry. So beautiful.

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LDB with Nathan

How much do love this duet version??! Again, *chills* when David starts belting it out… and I love how the crowd went wild when he did. I was going to post my Indy video but I can’t zoom so it’s super far away … so thanks, Kayla, for this version! This clip from Chelsy also sounds great!

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So what do you guys think?? Which is your favourite? What other LDB versions do you think he has up his sleeve? Hip hop LDB? Jazz? Be still my heart.
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The lovely Ms. Janey reminded me that David once said in an interview (can’t remember which one) that he took drum lessons as a kid… all becomes clear now.
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Thanks to the illustrious Tina for RT’ing this baby!

@DavidArchie David! Thank you for praising & sharing my I Am Second film. I hope life is treating you well and I also hope to see you soon!

— Scott Hamilton (@ScottHamilton84) January 11, 2017

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Seemed timely. 🙂 #sofluffeh

Rest of Tina’s awesome post HERE.