Also hope for WYSYLM (and a redo of Think of Me) to be recorded — maybe after getting “Pop songs” out of his system, he will do a ballad album for us older DAFFE’s as Ms. Dorothy calls us.

for those of you who missed prior thread:David Archuleta Fan For Ever.

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Performed By:David Cook

I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPqrllWzMo

At the 1:40 mark, David has a little surprise for a fan listening via a cell phone. That is the funniest thing in the world and only Cookie would think of this. Great singing – a little tired tonight – but his voice is always such an emotional instrument. And so distinctive.

Angels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGbCjUJ0x3w

Finally – time to review the Lexington show attended by the gals from FansOfDavid.Com. The sound is great and David sounds terrific in the first verse and first refrain. I can’t see his face, but, boy,his voice sounds so focused and resonant – lots of ring and clarity throughout his range.

When he reaches the second refrain, his voice remains the brilliant instrument that we have come to know and love.

And the “yeah, yeah” part is really, really good – so passionate, so energetic. And he has reworked the melodic variation during the lyrics “wherever it may take me”, keeping it simple, thus ensuring a smooth, flawless vocal. The “it” problem is history. All fixed! Yea!

This was a dynamic, powerful performance of this song. Excellente!

Apologize http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_4rrCo0z2U

Now, David changes his mood for a little apologizing. Great shot of David on the overhead screen. I love watching the emotion of the lyrcis mirrored in his face and, of course, his voice.

And that ryhthmic descent down the stairs gets me every time. What a disciplined young performer he is! A real treasure for the music industry.

As always, the head voice is gorgeous – pure and centered – and it compliments the richness of his middle range. I get chills hearing all the nuances in his voice during this song. Tremendous stuff!

And listen and watch how he focuses his voice on the bending “yeah” parts. That “a” vowel is ringing through my computer speakers – it is so clear and so well-focused.

Outstanding performance, David!

Stand By Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWPDRef0tJ0&feature=user

You’re right, ArchieFanDoc – he does take out the earpiece. It may be because the song is performed a cappella – percussion only, therefore he doesn’t need to hear the orchestration?

But, then he would need them during the upbeat portion during the “beautiful girls” segment because the orchestra does “kick in” at that point. Hmmmm – that’s a tough one to answer. Let’s see if he puts them in before he starts to dance, but I don’t think he does.

Anyway, I am having fun watching the fans trying to grab David. Love his arm movements during the “tumble and fall” segment.

I love how he practically runs into the “beautiful girls” segment – like he can’t wait to dance and sing. He looks so happy, so carefree and he sounds so, so outstanding.

Oh, he doesn’t pop the ear piece back in and, actually, the orchestration is still prominently percussive, so maybe the earpiece was a hindrance more than a help in this song.

Whatever – this was a fantastic performance – a blend youthful enthusiasm and vocal excellence. Doesn’t get better than that!

When You Say You Love Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkr2i9qavJM

Now, did he just pop the earpiece back in? The camera wasn’t quite centered, so I couldn’t see, but I thought that his right hand moved up to his right ear. It would make sense, since the full orchestra is backing him in this lovely song.

Listen to the FOD gals saying “I love you David”; he loves you too gals, I am sure!

I hope he records this song – ne needs to record this song. Oh my, that first upper note on the word “fly” was so pure and so perfect. Round, round mouth and supremely focused vowels.

The passionate artistry of this performance is overwhelming. His voice sounds outstanding tonight – rested and healthy.

And listen to the applause at the end of this song. Applause reserved for superstars only!

Oh he’s so cute = “let’s get this party started” – before he introduces his big Cookie brother. Love this kid!

I have a busy afternoon, so I will try to look at these vids either this morning or this evening.

Thanks so much Becky and Jenny from http://www.fansofdavid.com and of course to ArchieFanDoc for your hard work in making these videos available to me. xo:)

Apologize

Stand by Me (why does he always take the ear piece out when he does SBM?)

Never did I expect to be so busy with this tour and I certainly didn’t anticipate for the summer to be so visitor friendly.

It’s all be great, though. I am just really exhausted today, so will slowly get back on track later on today.

I will listen to my Jason CD – supposedly, the next two weeks are quiet here, so let’s hope it stays that way so I can complete my obligations to you and the rest of my loyal readers.

David loves Lexington, KY — and it seems like they sure do love him!

Don’t stop the music – video by B Sherlock – curiously focused on David A the entire time.

Any closer and she would have been on stage with him! You get to see his head bobbing up and down in unison with his leg using the sustain pedal. He must have been listening to MCL about the need to over sing the high IT at the end of the song — he sings it in lower key.

There are some good videos of WYSYLM by others, but I am waiting for more postings from Becky given her great vantage point!

And this from a local review:

http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/492850.html

“In a long evening of pop pageantry, Mercado, like Archuleta with his King/Kingston medley, showed American Idol had in its possession something its biggest critics never would have dreamed possible: soul.”

I am off to Church services and a huuuuuge family gathering today. I will check back as often as possible and add more commentary later.

((also see cute video of David interacting with a boy and his zip skateboard among Brandy’s videos – labeled part 2))

Everyone check out http://WWW.FANSOFDAVID.COM- expect soon postings from Jenny and Becky from their trip to Lexington, KY