THIS SUMS UP HOW I FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CONCERT!!!!!
Photo: ranaeleona (IG)
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What else would David be doing while Nathan’s answering a Q&A but Googling a song that popped into his head after Nathan said “This is gonna be fun.” Answer: (as he played for us) a song from Hannah Montana. [oops, correction: It was from the Master of Disguise (starring Dana Carvey) soundtrack.]
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I will be more coherent when I get home (that’s the plan anyway, lol) but I just had to share real quick how amazing tonight’s Indy concert was.
Ya ya, I know, I always say that, but seriously, this show was off-the-charts amazing.
How can David keep sounding better? No clue. But he does.
His Ave Maria in VIP had me in tears two notes in. Not even kidding. It was incredible. If I’d gone home right after that I would have been perfectly happy. Unreal. Like an express train to Angel Gabriel’s cloud for a power hug. I was in the front row. How am I still breathing? I wanted to clutch my chest for the whole thing but, again, front row. Did not want The Archuleta to think I was having a stroke. I might’ve been.
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And answering the VIP questions, he gave equal sincerity to naming his favourite Pokemon and their special bond, to sharing that if he could go back to any time period, he’d like to be in Jerusalem during Christ’s time, especially to see what he was like at David’s own age or younger… He us simultaneously 12 and 112.
Nathan is lovely and charming and so outgoing and personable that I think it took the pressure off David a little to share the show with him. And their voices do sound beautiful together.
I wish they would have done a Little Drummer Boy video (like The Prayer’s) to release this year… it ROCKED! When he casually strolled out after Nathan had begun the song, it took me back to his entrance to Apologize on Idol… still gives me chills.
I wasn’t going to post my faraway video but I didn’t see any other LDBs out there (and my audio’s not too shabby), so here you go:
You can’t tell from my pic but there was a crowd 2 and 3 deep at D’s merch table both before & after the show. Yes, I did elbow past everyone. 🙂
‘Twas awesome to see the lovely and amazing Jonerzz and Silverfox and SandyBeaches and FunnyGirl after all this time! And to meet fans I’ve never met before, like Spirit, Jane, Joy, Paula and so many others… not to mention a super-fun 9 hour road-trip (each way) with fellow Canucks Refnaf and her sis and Dangitdavid, who was meeting David for the very first time ever and seeing only her 2nd David show …SO sorry I missed you,emilylovesarchie!!! Was it not incredible?!!!!!
Such a great crowd, he felt the love, which always makes me happy.
White Christmas was a trip to Jupiter on a sleigh fuelled by champagne… make that sparkling cider. 🙂
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Joy to the World dropped my jaw to the floor…unreal.
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I guess what I’m trying to say is…get thee to a Christmas show!!!!
Holt International
One of the most moving parts of the show was when David spoke at length about his visit to the Shanghai Baby Home and how that inspired him to partner with Holt International for his Christmas shows. He was choking back tears and so was I. At each of the Christmas shows there’ll be a table where you can ask for more information about supporting the cause or sponsoring a child.
Holt International provides the tools and resources to uplift children and strengthen families in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Today, we maintain active partnerships and programs in 13 countries.
David said that fans are always asking what they can get for him but he said, “If you really want to do something for me, support these kids” … I know I will.
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Despite making 1543368 mental notes to not be rude to Nathan when we went up for the VIP photos, I completely forgot he was there. Like, “turned my back on him to talk to David” forgot he was there. I am so sorry, Nathan!
And I had planned to shake both their hands and introduce myself when I walked up. You know, like a polite, well-mannered person would do in that situation. But no.
Having two of them standing there was clearly more than my pea-brain could compute so I waved my hands wildly at both of them simultaneously while shouting, “Hey guys!” Like I was on their bowling team and just got there to take my shot. Sheesh.
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Some videos from the lovely & amazing myheartsong!!!!
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BAHAHAHA... Robin managed to catch my reaction to Ave Maria at the beginning of this video… it may look like I’m super-excited to hear LDB (which I was, of course 🙂 ) but I was reacting to David’s phenomenal Ave Maria, truth be told… Nathan had come out after it and said, “Is that not the most beautiful thing you’ve ever heard” … and then I had to wait for David to turn around before freaking out. hahahaha. Good times.
But THIS is guaranteed to fill my heart with the joy and love and peace and wonder that is Christmas.
I just realized yesterday that we haven’t really had a Christmas without David Yuletide performances since 2008. Even when D. was in Chile, he did those amazing Christmas concerts and I still listen to those songs.
Heck, I had O Ven O Ven on repeat in the middle of July!
What a beautiful gift has that been? (yes, another rhetorical Q. 🙂 )
Best wishes of this glorious season to y’all!!!!! {{{{{{group hug}}}}}
. And if more vids become available, please add them in the comments if you can … for the lovely & amazing Refnaf and dangitdavid (and Ref’s sis) will be road-tripping 8 hours to Indy on Sunday and will report back every detail we can!
(Sidenote A: I want that Spanish good night message as my ringtone. In my head. 🙂 )
(Sidenote B: I tuned in only for that Sundance Head guy with the long beard singing the honky tonkish version of the Alicia K. song and wow, just wow.)
(Sidenote C: Will uber fans now be showing up at VIPs with TVs for David? 🙂 )
(Sidenote D: My fave Numb youTube comment to date:
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Let’s get those Numb views up, my friends! Here’s a playlist to make it easier: 🙂
. IMPORTANT HOMEWORK, GUYS!
To help Numb climb this Billboard chart, Click on THIS LINK, find Numb on the list (currently 132) then click on the blue Twitter bird beside the title to tweet out Numb is on the list. (RT’ing others tweets apparently doesn’t count.)
The song the black and white bits the nature walk the song the river bed the desert boots the song (did I mention the song??)
Did anyone else scream at the EXTREEEEME David close-up 10 secs. in? lol
Gahhhh, not sure what I was expecting BUT THIS BEATS IT BY A TENNESSEE MILE, Y’ALL!!!!!!!
EDIT: Okay, I’ve had a chance to watch it, ahem, a few more times and I love it even more, if that’s possible. The gorgeous… scenery… (yes, the scenery, it is quite verdant and lovely 🙂 )… and the way the closeups sort of punctuate the song, if that make sense… putting certain lyrics in bold to really bring them home… and the way the closeups go from black and white to colour… from something missing to something whole and real … and the way he keeps walking forward, moving from shadows to light.
Acckkkk, so much to love, isn’t there, my friends??!!
oh, and did I mention I got to experience 2 firsts: First time wearing a David shirt in public… and FIRST TIME SEEING THE GRAND CANYON!!! With these lovelies. Thank you, David!
I honestly don’t know where to Begin. 🙂
What do you do when you’ve been crawling across the desert for years in search of water and a tsunami hits?
Welcome to life as a David Archuleta fan, lol. Not complaining, though, no sirree… I have water wings, so I’m good. 🙂 (And I’m exaggerating… we have had the odd sun shower now and then since 2011.)
Seriously though, when I think back to that first, Thursday night Tuacahn show, when David looked SO nervous, and even forgot lyrics he rarely forgets, and got emotional several times, and then later sat at the piano before performing “I’m Ready” for the FIRST TIME EVER and his hands were shaking… that all seems like a dream now.
(since this is a partial vid, I’ll share… he hadn’t even gotten through the first line and my eyes filled with tears, pierced my heart like a javelin)
After he conquered that first show (and he did) … and the Numb single was released to wild sharing and gifting and buying (and that’s just me 🙂 )… the next night, he was like a different person… confident, putting even more soulful, gahroovitude into WFM, nailing Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground like a ROCK STAR, inventing the concert selfie, bouncing even higher for Don’t You Worry Child.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did! Saturday night, he was off the charts on top of his game. He started off by surprising Gracie during her set for Keep Your Light On. Now, I love Gracie, she’s so talented and very sweet, but I’d heard that song two nights previously and David took it to a whole other level with his harmonies. (‘natch)
And later, he KILLED Numb, charging to the front of the stage, pumping through the chorus with so much passion, best. ever. I’d say. It got one of several standing ovations of the night!
And that swirling IG video during Don’t Worry Child, with everyone up on their feet bouncing, and he looked like he was having a blast with us… pure MAGIC. (Warning, it’s taking all my self control to not do this whole post in ALL CAPS!!!!)
This was SO much fun, I can’t even tell you… how he sang and did this, I have no idea:
Sidenote: Before he started the song, he said, “You never know when you’ll need a mic stand,” as he dragged one over, and one of the young fangirls behind me said, “I’ll be your mic stand, David!” hahahaha
Some extremely random thoughts:
– I was floored when he even felt comfortable enough that he sang the first line of Say Me, stopped and said, “My mind just went completely blank.” And he started over and turned us all into puddles of goo. When he sat at the piano for “My Little Prayer,” there was a fog machine on overload and massive swirling clouds of fog billowed around him, no word of a lie, as if God had exhaled right above him.
It actually reminded me of the very first time I saw him live on stage, when he came up through the floor at the grand piano playing Angels on the Idol Tour. *chills*
-And his stories… he started expanding on the intro to Numb and what he was going through during the post-Idol frenzy and I started to understand even more completely what he must’ve been going through then… and the crowd was soaking up every word, to the point where a man with a deep voice yelled out “keep talking!” And David laughed and said, “Don’t be telling me that, buddy!”
-At one point he had to stop a story to untangle himself from a spiderweb that had somehow come down from I don’t know where… IT’S AN AMPHITHEATRE, THERE IS NO CEILING!!!! All I can say is, this mystery spider clearly had ODD.
-And then, in between, we get the IG stories complete with head banging and tbh, I’ve lost track of it all. And then today, surprising us with the FB Live thingie… It’s too much, it’s just too much.
Except that it’s not. We are totally up for it, just out of practice. 🙂
oh, and that little matter of him strolling into the fan lunch on Saturday.
Not sure I can talk about that coherently. Still not sure it really happened. I was already blown away that Kari took the time to stop by and answer questions. She is seriously THE BEST.
When Kari left, we continued on with lunch and all the fun stuff Kalei and crew planned (and so many fans made the most creative gifts for everyone *cough*Taterzen*cough*) and I was standing there talking to a lovely lady whose name escapes me when I heard a blood curdling scream.
When I saw the cap and that shirt we all know by heart I must’ve looked like a deer caught in a thousand headlights. And then I thought maybe he was just there to take quick picture, which would have been awesome!
But then I saw the band. The band. That means…. HE’S GOING TO SIIIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG!!!!!!
And he did. Once he inquired about what we’d had for lunch. Specifically what kind of soups. Check it out:
I must say, besides the initial screams… because, I mean, COME ON, what else does one do when David Archuleta launches a sneak attack? … after that, I was impressed at how composed we all pretended to be. Giving him his space and feigning a super chill “oh, just another Saturday in the presence of greatness” air.
When it got to group picture time, the funny thing was, Kalei had said earlier there would be two photos… one with everyone that wouldn’t be posted and another with only peeps who were okay with a shot being posted.
Wellllllll, let me tell you. No one opted out of this group picture.
When David dropped down to sit with his band on the linoleum, I heard someone behind me say, “He can’t sit on the floor!” 🙂 But that he did.
As soon as he left the building, a spontaneous chant of OH EM GEE! OH EM GEE! OH EM GEE! erupted and hugs galore because, you know, David.
I honestly can’t think of another artist who would’ve have done this. Can you??
And he was clearly sending out a huge thank you to all of us who have been supporting him from the beginning, not just those of us in that room.
There’s probably more and I will share but I am still in somewhat of a daze.
I will say that, as I mentioned in the last post, that first night reminded me of Idaho Falls, when David was also clearly nervous about performing his first solo show post-mission and as much as I love to be there to hear David sing live, I really feel compelled to just be there to support him. Still do.
To leap to my feet as soon as he comes out (which Refnaf and I made a pact to do in Idaho Falls and continue to do), to scream and applaud till it hurts and to bounce like nobody’s watching.
The fact that you could clearly see he felt the love grow each night, warms my heart to no end.
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I’ve seen some fans sharing pics of the set lists on Twitter and feel so fortunate that I got my hands on this one — it seems to be much more detailed. 🙂
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Okay, full disclosure, I am in Tuacahn and beyond verklempt at the new songs we heard tonight…I really hope you guys got to hear them on Periscope or any other means possible because they are both so raw and real and beautiful and so David, and and I wanted to hear both of them again as soon as the final notes were played.
I am still feeling overwhelmed (and jetlagged) so here are my random point form thoughts:
– the show reminded me of the first Idaho Falls show…David’s first solo show post-mission. Just how nervous he seemed at first to share new music with us, how emotional he got (and hey, when The Archuleta cries, we cry, amirite?). And how much love he seemed to feel from he crowd…feel so grateful to have been able to be there on this big night… Let’s call it Numb Eve.
– I loved how acoustic the show was but also Jumping Jack David was in fine form and has not lost an ounce of his Zero Gravity bounciosity, to use the technical term.
– and I have possibly mentioned my love for all things Ben Rector…so when David asked to take a picture slash video of himself with the audience (like Ben does) and asked us to make sure to look animated and excited, I def. had a moment… especially when he stopped to ask, “Am I blocking anybody??” Oh, David, please never ever change.
– my dream to see WFM live has been fulfilled!!!! And it was filled with free range soulful gahroovitude, to quote the lovely and amazing Beebee.
-My Hands is back!!!!!!!!!? *Cartwheels* ( but TMH is gone because David would never violate the little known local injunction against having two Hands songs in the same show)
– oh and mighty fine footwear, David …A++++++
Gotta go rest up for some Numb buying tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
(Sorry this is so disjointed and strange…that about sums me up lol.)
You never know what you will find when you innocently scroll through the Canadian Amazon site (Amazon.ca) to check if Numb is there yet or not.
(It’s not, of course. Much like Krispy Kreme and The Gap and David Archuleta concerts, we are usually the last to get the really good stuff).
So imagine my surprise when I came across these gems. (I sure hope David is getting a cut, but I suspect he is not. All I can say is “Merch Alert, David, Merch Alert.”)
David Shower Curtains
Have you watched the Psycho shower scene one too many times and now only take baths? Fear no more. Who doesn’t feel instantly comforted at seeing this smiling face?
Now if you turn the curtain around so the face is on the inside, that’s a WHOLE other story and I’ll let your analyst deal with that one.
And you have three models to choose from:
Nunca Pense David: If you prefer to take warm, beachfront showers in Costa Rica: .
Autographed edition: With a signature done back when David had time to carefully write out each letter.
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American Idol version: Manufacturer’s warning: This one may cause you to blurt out, “OMIGOSH, HE WAS YOUNG BACK THEN!” every time you walk in the room.
David Pillow Case
To quote Amazon Canada: “Designed to add style to your bedroom.” Yes, of course that’s why it was designed.
David Blanket
I confess I would love someone to gift this to David at a VIP just to see his reaction. And then THAT photo I would put on a blanket.
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David Mousepad
But that would mean possibly scratching up that face as you slide your mouse all over it. Sorry, not acceptable.
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David Backpack
Comes with special attachment for friendship bracelets. (And if you get that, *high-five* for being around this long.)
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DAVID IS NO DOORMAT! I repeat, DAVID IS NO DOORMAT!!!! Sheesh.
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David Umbrella
Okay, confession time. I want one. And not only because there’s a rainbow always after the rain. *hides*
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Pocket Watch
This was listed under “David Archuleta” on Amazon.ca. David’s alter-ego when fans like me nag him to come to their town, perhaps?
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The Davids’ Karaoke tracks
Um, where is My Hands and Elevator??? I demand a refund!!!!!
And the guy on the right does look a bit like our David, but the other one looks more like Bono… or maybe his name actually is David.
The fact that Pocket Songs put both Davids’ songs in one package warms my heart… gone is the post-S7 rivalry between the two fan camps and now, in its place, a peaceful detente nurtured by lovely Cookletas everywhere (I’m looking at you, Tina. 🙂 ).
So what do you guys think?? Which one are you ordering? 🙂
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Looking for Tuacahn tickets?? If so, check out these two comments from the last thread:
angelofdja
Hi all! I’m very sad to say, but I cannot go to David’s concert on Nov 4th! Dang-it! This decision was a tough one but I know I made the best choice making this decision!
I have 2 awesome tickets available that I would like to give away! Can you help me find someone to mail them to? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, angelofdja (Kathy)
Knowing David has new music he will be performing at Tuacahn pains me all the more to miss this concert! GAH! I will feel a bit better knowing someone may be able to enjoy these seats! Section: center
Aisle: 2
Row: Z
Seats: 101 & 102
2. marciami
Happy Halloween
I am not as generous as angelofdja. I need to sell tickets to David’s concerts at Tuacahn Amphitheater in St. George, Utah. I have singles for each night.
Nov 3, Row F, Left side, Seat 14. a$40.
Nov 4, Row H, Center, Seat 107. $45
Nov 5, Row J, Left side, Seat 22. $40.
I mean, seriously, I have no words for how this blew me away. Not in English or any other language.
Then there was this cuteness:
And now this amazing interview!
(and not just amazing because we don’t really get them anymore, lol).
I’m including only my favourite parts. Basically the whole thing. 🙂
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Last year David Archuleta sold out two back-to-back nights at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins City. This year he’s set to perform for three straight nights.
The “American Idol” runner-up, who was raised in northern Utah, will play Tuacahn from Nov. 3-5 and this time around he’s prepared for possibly cold weather. Last year caught him by surprise.
“It was a lot colder than everyone was expecting,” the singer tells The Spectrum & Daily News during a lengthy telephone interview. “It just made it all the more memorable.”
Archuleta says he was most impressed by his fans who still showed up despite the cold weather and then toughed it out with coats and blankets1….
Though he is known for his clear, pure vocal quality, Archuleta’s live performance encompasses more than beautiful singing. His Tuacahn shows last year revealed Archuleta as a storyteller. Not only did he give background for the songs he wrote, he also told stories attached to prominent covers like Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful.”
“I’ve always wanted to tell stories,” he says. “I wanted to tell my stories. I wanted to tell things I’ve learned from other people. … It’s almost therapeutic for me.”2.…
Archuleta says he developed the storytelling after returning in 2014 from a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. He says it took him a while to be comfortable performing again after the mission.
Simply performing music wasn’t fulfilling for him anymore.3He felt like he needed to do more than just go out on stage and sing. That’s when he decided to start talking to the audience about what the songs mean to him.
Focusing on religion and service for two years as a missionary in a foreign country had other effects on how he performs. Before he left for Chile in 2012, Archuleta says he was constantly trying to be cool4 and do whatever he could to be accepted as a performer.
“I feel like in the entertainment industry it’s this never-ending high school phase,” he says. “You’re always trying to look cool and be popular. That really affected me. I was still myself but I think I was trying to be something else.”….
Life in Chile was fundamentally different. He spent his time serving others. He became less self-conscious. He didn’t have to worry about little things, like whether the way he was walking was cool or not.5
By the end of his mission he had discovered another side of himself. Yet he also admits he lost some characteristics necessary to get out on stage and perform.6 For the past two years he has strived to combine the traits needed to not only be true to himself but also to deliver an entertaining show.
“I feel really good about who I am now,” says Archuleta, now 25. “I feel really comfortable in my own skin.”7
His connection to the people of Latin America has also affected his performance. Archuleta himself is part-Latino; his mother is from Honduras.
During his Tuacahn set last year he performed the Spanish-language “Nunca Pense” and delivered what was arguably one of the more passionate moments of the concert. Archuleta says that when he sings in Spanish it’s like another part of him is revealed.
“I can’t fully connect and fully express myself without singing in Spanish,” he says. “It’s like I get to show another part of David.”8
Singing in Spanish not only helps him connect with his own heritage but also the people of Chile that are still in his heart two years after his mission there. He now lives in Nashville but he goes salsa dancing every Tuesday9 because of his love for Latino music and culture.
Archuleta is currently working on a full-length album he hopes to release early next year.10 Following this English-language release he wants to do an entire album of Spanish-language songs.11
The 2017 album will include his new single, “Numb,” which he actually performed at Tuacahn last year. He has already shot the video for the single.12
Although the new album is a long time coming, Archuleta admits it takes him a long time to do a lot of things — even ordering food at a restaurant. In fact, he compares himself to Professor Calamitous, the evil scientist from the “Jimmy Neutron” franchise whose plans are always foiled because he’s never able to finish any of his projects.13
The difference is that Archuleta does eventually finish his projects. Part of the delay for the album is because each song in an original.14 Each track started with an idea from his head.15 Some he wrote on his own while he worked with co-writers on others.
“I just want them to be me,” he says. “I want them to say the things I want to say.”
So far he has 16 songs. Although he’s not sure they will all make it onto the album, he does want to make them available in some way.16
However they are released, it’s a good bet they will be hungrily received by his devoted fans — many of whom are young women and girls. They are easily the most vocal fans during his concerts, often screaming out “I love you!” in the midst of his performances.
Archuleta says he is appreciative of the support his fans give him but he’s not always sure how to respond to declarations of love. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings but he doesn’t feel like it would be honest to respond back with an empty “I love you too” to a stranger in the crowd.
“I like to be honest,” he says. “I feel like if I’m real with people I’ll get that in return. I’ve just learned to say, ‘Thank you.’”17
Drats, he edited out the end of that quote, which surely said, “especially those crazy Canucks, who found it quite balmy.”
I knew it! I think I said those exact words to someone, “I bet it feels therapeutic.” Or did I just dream that?
This would make me so sad if I hadn’t just seen Adele in concert and she basically said the same thing. She was about as chatty as David (bless both their rambling hearts) and said she was talking in between songs to feel like she was really connecting with us. *sniff*
Constantly trying to be cool? Did I miss something? Does he have arm sleeve tattoos we don’t know about? Navel piercings??
Who on earth told him he had to change his walk?? I want names. I will hunt them down. Down. Down.
He lost “characteristics”?? Did he need to relearn his hunkerdown? What?
Flat out bawling like a small infant right now. “YOU GO, DAVID!!!!”
This third-person business will never not intrigue TOfan.
Salsa dancing. Every Tuesday. Just going to leave that there.
Early. Next. Year. Tears again. For an entirely different reason. The torture is real.
Entire Spanish album??? Si. Bueno. Feliz Navidad. Muchas gracias. That’s it for my Spanish but I will have that baby on repeat faster than you can say David Enchilada.
Singles come out in advance of the album, right? So maybe Numb’s our Christmas present? Our Hanukkah gift? Groundhog Day surprise? Basically, I’ll believe it when I see it, lol.
11.Professor Calamitous:
I can’t.
Why do I think that’s exactly how he pictures himself though. Oh, David.
12. “make them available IN SOME WAY” … PRAISE BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And if “some way” means singing them a cappella in someone’s living room:
13. No, thank YOU, David. Thank YOU!!!
14. Love this.
15. Love this even more. I picture that mind of his looking something like this:
Holt International
You never know what you will find when you innocently scroll through the Canadian Amazon site (Amazon.ca) to check if Numb is there yet or not.
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SnowAngelz: Canadian fans of David Archuleta 