David Cook And David Archuleta’s Heartwarming Reunion On Stage.

July 29, 2014 by Masterclass Lady 11 Comments


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A couple of days ago, American Idol Season 7 Runner-Up, David Archuleta, surprised American Idol Season 7 winner, David Cook, with an impromptu visit during the latter’s concert in Sandy, Utah.

David Archuleta performed his hit, “Crush”, accompanied by background vocals supplied by David Cook. How perfect is this? And how exciting for the fans.

In my humble opinion, American Idol has slowly lost its way since Season 7, spending money shamelessly on judges and production when, in the end, all the fans want are excellent singers with genuine personalities and respect for the art.

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This video should be a poster child for what American Idol can achieve when careful thought and expertise are invested in the selection of the singers.

Have a listen. It doesn't get better than this. The affection shared between these two Davids is wonderful to behold.

Were you at the concert? If so, please share your thoughts. And, for everyone else out there, let the fan jam begin in the comments section.

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Rosanne (Giallonardo) Simunovic began her musical career in Timmins, Ontario. She studied piano with Anne Pizzale and later, at an advanced level, with Soeur Anita Vaugeois (Sister Cecile of Les Soeurs De L’Assomption in Timmins). Her vocal and accompaniment skills were nurtured by her aunt, the late Dorothea Mascioli. When Rosanne graduated from O’Gorman High School, she moved on to the University of Toronto where she continued her piano and vocal studies while attaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She was hired as a piano accompanist for several musical companies, most notably, the National Ballet Of Canada. She presently holds an A.R.C.T. Teacher’s Diploma in Voice from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Rosanne has studied choral conducting with numerous well known Canadian Conductors, including Wayne Riddell of Montreal, Quebec and the internationally renowned Dr. Elmer Iseler. She has been a founding member of numerous community-based arts organizations: the Timmins Arts Council, later known as Arts & Culture Timmins, the Timmins Symphony Orchestra, and, the Timmins Youth Singers…as well as the TYS Alumnus choir, the Timmins Concert Singers. In 1987, she was also selected to be the conductor of the Timmins Board Of Education Choir, comprised of talented students from Grades 5 to 8. In 1988, she was elected to the Board Of Directors of the Ontario Choral Federation (now known as Choirs Ontario), where she served as Chair of the Festivals Committee for six consecutive seasons. In 1996, in honour of the Ontario Choral Federation’s 25th Anniversary, Rosanne was selected as one of 25 recipients of the OCF’s Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contribution to the choral art. The ceremony was presided by Lieutenant Governor, Hal Jackman. In November 1997, Rosanne Simunovic was selected by the Rotary Club Of Timmins to receive the prestigious Paul Harris Award for her years of dedication to the artistic development of young musical talent in Timmins. In August of 2002, Rosanne Simunovic was selected by the Board Of Directors of Choirs Ontario to serve as Conductor of both the Provincial Junior and Teen Choir Camps, now renamed in honour of the Camp Benefactors, Don and Lillian Wright. In November 2002, Rosanne was the one of the recipients of the Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her work in the development of the arts in Timmins. Under Rosanne Simunovic’s direction, the Timmins Youth Singers and the Timmins Concert Singers have been featured in numerous choral festivals and performing opportunities outside of Timmins. In 1985, they were selected to partici
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11 Responses to “David Cook And David Archuleta’s Heartwarming Reunion On Stage.”

  1. Heidijoy (@Heidijoy5) July 29, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Nice to see you posting this MC!! Fans were pretty excited!! The first line should read David Archuleta runnerup!! 🙂 What did you think of the singing considering it was impromptu???? Nothing like Season 7!!

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  2. Debbie Gloria July 29, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    I wasn’t at the concert but I would give my whole paycheck to have seen this.

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  3. Patricia Ann July 29, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    We are slowly seeing bits and pieces of “the David we knew” resurface. He needed and deserved lots of transition time after his mission. Then he launched into the middle east tour, now this. His smile and the sparkle in his eyes for doing music for fans in external venues seems to be returning – I couldn’t be more excited!

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  4. FrannieluvsDC (@rascalete) July 29, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    I was not at the concert but have seen the video. I watched the first 7 seasons of Idol. Then became a David Cook fan and Idol lost it’s magic. The talent of season 7 has not been duplicated since. I can’t stand the primping of judges. David Cook is the real deal as is David A. There is real respect and love between them.

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  5. vdfree July 30, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Great to see your comments about the two Davids singing together again. I knew David Archuleta would be at Cooks concert if there was any way for him to get there. There is and always has been great affection and admiration between these 2 amazing artists. The duet was a wonderful surprise for the audience. Hope I get to see these two together again soon.

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  6. djafan July 30, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Was hoping for a David Archuleta appearance and it happened! Thanks to Cook for coaxing up to the stage. Season 7 was magic.

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  7. JONERZ July 30, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I’m waiting for these two to take their show on the road! They could alternate being the opener then come together at the end to perform some songs together. Now THAT would be a GREAT concert! 🙂

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  8. NCGirl_Marylee July 30, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I loved every minute! Still smiling! the “Two Davids” are a class act!

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  9. Cheryl July 31, 2014 at 1:09 am

    I have been to many David Cook concerts since he won Idol. To me, this concert topped them all. David seemed more relaxed and happy, and in great voice (as always). There was just something different. To top of an already stellar concert, he coaxed Archie on stage, and the affection between the two was there for all to see. Such a special moment. I am so happy I was there to see it.

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  10. rosecelineareno August 6, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Precious moment shared between two Idols of S7. The affection is genuine and very much apparent between them. Good to know the older David is aware of the younger one’s hit song “Crush” and willingly gave him the time at his own concert. Nice to know they still constantly keep in touch. Wish Michael Johns was watching them from heaven.

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