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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965. It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream. The muse […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Ten: ” I’ll Be Home For Christmas” And “Silent Night””


Pamela Pike’s Recollection Of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby who scored a top ten hit with the song. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has since gone onto become a Christmas standard. The song was written by lyricist Kim Gannon and […]

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David Archuleta, The Little Drummer Boy

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: The Little Drummer Boy


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by […]

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David Archuleta, ALMA Awards

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eight: Contigo En La Distancia


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song will always have a place in my heart after watching David Archuleta perform this beautiful Cuban ballad written in 1946 by Filin songwriter, Cesar Pertillo de la Luz. The lyrics seemed to be written with David and his heartfelt emotions in mind. “Nothing can […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seven: Works For Me


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Works for Me” is a song released on David’s self-titled album through Wal-Mart as a Bonus Track back in November 2008. This song represents David’s self- image, a time in his life when he felt indecisive and had to deal with certain challenges. He co-wrote this […]

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David Archuleta, Crush

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Six: Crush


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Crush was the first official track released as a single by David Archuleta back in August 2008 and was also included on his debut album, simply entitled David Archuleta. Crush was co-written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Jess Cates and Dave Hodges. The single debuted on New York […]

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David Archuleta, Forevermore, You Are My Song

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Five: When You Say You Love Me


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The American Idol Tour in the summer of 2008 visited 49 cities, performed 53 concerts and sold 482,870 tickets. The screaming started with the first announcement of his name and continued throughout his four song set. Poised and polished he dominated the stage with his power […]

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David Archuleta Performs "I'll Never Go" From His "Forevermore" CD.

David Archuleta’s Sensitive Performance Of “I’ll Never Go”.


What is it about David Archuleta’s singing that makes me drop everything I’m doing and just bask in the beauty of his voice? This beautiful and sensitive video of David performing “I’ll Never Go” from his Forevermore CD made me do just that. This song lingers with you long after the song is over. David […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Four: Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me


David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Four: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The Shining Star of the AI Finale in May 2008 sang, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Clive Davis picked the first round of songs and David picked the first […]

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David Archuleta, Forevermore, You Are My Song

David Archuleta’s Masterclass Performance Of You Are My Song


You know a singer is doing something right when he can melt away all the stress and fatigue of the day, transporting you to another world of absolute bliss and harmony. And no one does this better than David Archuleta. He has such a gift – a beautiful charismatic voice and presence that draws you […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Three: Love Me Tender


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It was Top 4 week and the theme was songs by Artists from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. David chose Love Me Tender an oldies love song sung by Elvis Presley, in the movie, Love Me Tender. When a singer attempts an Elvis Presley […]

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David Archuleta’s Inspiring New Video: Forevermore.


In the midst of all the singing competitions, if you feel that you need to be reminded about what a passionate and gifted singer sounds like, then press play on the video above. I guarantee you that David Archuleta’s performance of his new song, “Forevermore” will move you in a very special way. He sings […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Two: Imagine


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic – Top 20 Pamela Pike’s Recollections In February 2008, David Archuleta took a risk and chose to sing a beautiful, yet haunting melody by John Lennon “Imagine”. It is possibly one of the most beautiful works of art ever written. Words can’t describe the emotion connected with this song. […]

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David Archuleta Embarks On A Two

David Archuleta To Embark On A Two Year Mission For The Mormon Church


Not only does David Archuleta have the voice of an angel, but he also embodies the spirit of one. At the end of his outstanding performance in Salt Lake City, David made a very special announcement (see the above video) – that he was going to embark on a two-year mission for the Church Of […]

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Masterclass Monday: David Archuleta’s Inspiring Version Of Silent Night


This video of David Archuleta performing Silent Night with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra has to be the most compelling, passionate and inspiring performance of this song classic I have ever had the pleasure to see and hear. Recorded live last Christmas and set to air on PBS on Tuesday, December 13th from 8:00-9:00 […]

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David Archuleta, My Kind Of Christmas

Video Of The Day: David Archuleta Reinforces The Magic Of Christmas His Way


This video featuring David Archuleta performing his original composition, “My Kind Of Christmas” brought such a smile to my face. The melody and the lyrics are brimming with the spirit and joy of the Christmas season and David’s performance captures the magic of the Christmas season so well. Presently on a Christmas Tour with his […]

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Through Our Eyes By Pamela Pike

Through Our Eyes Offers A Resounding Perspective On The David Archuleta Phenomenon


I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed author Pamela Pike’s book about the enormously talented David Archuleta. This wonderful book, which includes detailed interviews with fans and musicians alike, perfectly summarizes why David Archuleta has continued to be an unstoppable force since his outstanding journey on American Idol three seasons ago. His talent is […]

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David Archuleta And The Morman Tabernacle Choir Release Multiple Music Products For Christmas

David Archuleta And The Morman Tabernacle Choir Release Multiple Music Products For Christmas


Christmas 2011 just gets better and better, doesn’t it? In addition to Michael Buble’s Christmas special and new Christmas CD news, we also will be treated to the glorious voice of David Archuleta in company with the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir this Christmas. In September, a CD, an HD DVD and a Blue-Ray Disc will […]

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Masterclass Monday: I Want To Be Able To Do The Music That I Feel: David Archuleta


Where did this young man come from? I am speaking about the sublimely gifted Season 7 American Idol Runner-Up, David Archuleta. This interview from Yes.My was conducted to herald David’s return to Malaysia for a full concert on 26 July 2011 at Stadium Negara. The article states that “hot off the release of his new […]

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MasterClass Video Of The Day: David Archuleta Serenades Myrtle Beach


First of all, a special thank you to the best fans in the world – the David Achuleta fans – for your tweets and emails re David’s recent performance in Myrtle Beach. These performances of Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” and The Beatles’ “Blackbird” were just exceptional. As always, David brought […]

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