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Give me loving arms, away from harm…..

 

 

 

There is no footprint too small to leave an imprint on this world.

~ Anonymous

For the children, the mothers, the fathers, the teachers,  the rescuers who lost their lives and to those affected by the tornado and massive storms in Oklahoma:   Our hearts break for you, and we continue praying for the healing and rebuilding of your community.

For ways to help, click on the pic below.  For a quick way to donate, if you want to send a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief fund via text message, you can do so by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999.   As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)

Shortly after hearing about the events unfold in Oklahoma, Lisa tweeted this fitting performance……

Leaving you with a lovely visual from files.  Credit:  Justin

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Buy a David Archuleta Print & Support Crush Kids’ Cancer!

When did this happen?

As sent in by Martha

Michael Bublé is now following David Archuleta.  And he only follows 33 people.   Must have been recent.

But what prompted it?  Is there an E1MusicCanada connection?  A Paul Anka connection?  Or one with David Foster?  Or is that Bublé’s wife is from Argentina, which is in ….. South America??   Or did Bublé, a hockey enthusiast,  watch the Mighty Ducks commercial featuring David?  

I just think Michael appreciates a great artist.  Simple

Read about Michael’s past and maybe YOU can find another connection from this info:  From Wiki

 According to an Oprah interview on 9 October 2009, Bublé dreamed of becoming a famous singer since age two. When he was a teenager, he slept with his Bible and prayed to become a singer. Bublé’s interest in jazz music began around age five when his family played Bing Crosby’s White Christmas album at Christmas time. The first time that his family noticed his singing talent was at Christmas time when Bublé was 13 years old, and they heard him powerfully sing the phrase “May your days be merry and bright” when the family was singing to the song “White Christmas” in a car ride.

In 2000, Bublé’s career breakthrough came from a quite surprising chain of events. An aide to former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Michael McSweeney, saw Bublé’s performance at a business party and received a copy of Bublé’s self-financed independent album. McSweeney showed the album to Mulroney and his wife and Bublé was subsequently invited to sing at the wedding of Mulroney’s daughter Caroline, where he sang Kurt Weill’s “Mack the Knife”.  At the wedding, Bublé was introduced to David Foster, a multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and record executive who had worked previously with artists such as Madonna, Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Céline Dion, Barbra Streisand, Kenny G., Cher, Josh Groban, and Andrea Bocelli.

Initially, Foster was reluctant to sign Bublé to his 143 Records label because he “didn’t know how to market this kind of music.” Bublé moved to Los Angeles for a brief period, with his agent, to convince Foster to sign him. Eventually, Foster agreed to produce an album for him if he raised $500,000 to cover the costs of the production, which Bublé did. Foster ended up covering the costs of production in the end under his label, with no assurances of support fromWarner Brothers, and after Bublé received the personal stamp of approval and support of Foster’s friend Paul Anka. After David Foster agreed to produce Bublé’s debut album, Bruce Allen, whom Bublé had pursued for years to be his manager, also signed Bublé.

Bublé did some acting in this period; in 2000, as a karaoke singer in Duets opposite Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis, and in 2001, as Van Martin (a club owner), in Totally Blonde.

Whatever the reason, looking forward to a few RT’s by MB in the future!

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David wins!

David is the victor in this last round of Mix 106.1 Philadelphia Idol Brackets.

Next up, David will be competing against Carrie Underwood. We’ll let you know when its time to vote. Thanks for the heads up Sarahhazel!

No pressure on voting, it’s always a personal preference, but here is the info!  And we make it easy; just click on the pic below to go directly to the site!

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Signing to Crush

As found by McKenzie Harris.

Yes, that’s signing, NOT singing!  This is a lovely American Sign Language performance of Crush Performed by TayanitaRose, BEAT at Oregon School for the Deaf.  Watch and leave a comment!

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MaryLee’s Triad

Yesterday I posted my thoughts on a defining triad, a video, a picture and a thought that defines David for you.  Yesterday, MaryLee provided hers!

A video.

According to MaryLee:

One of my very favorites ..at Twitter. I could watch this interview every single day ~such a perfect reflection on David’s feelings about his music/his career/his life ~so rare when an interviewer simply allows David to just share his feelings ~makes all the difference. Thanks for allowing me to think back on THIS and ALL the fantastic memories David has left with us to enjoy during his absence. It’s as if he’s not very far away.

A Picture.

A Thought.

“I can’t wait to bring back the person I become while I have that time away”.

~ excerpt from “A Thought” & one of my absolute favorite video blogs from David Archuleta)~straight from his heart.

Thanks for sending this in Mary Lee.  I’ll post another one next Monday.  Send in yours!

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As Found Around

 

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Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone.

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Happy Victoria Day!

Commemorating Queen Victoria’s Birthday, wishing the best to our Canadian readers!!!!  And yes, had to get Niagara Falls in this gif!

From Wiki

Victoria Day (in French: Fête de la Reine) is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign’s official birthday is recognized. It is sometimes informally considered as marking the beginning of the summer season in Canada (Pastel’s ed: you BET it is!), analogous to how the timing of the holiday Memorial Day is regarded in the United States.

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It’s almost here!

Close your eyes, and pretend you are here…

Taking in the sights and sounds of this….

Join us as we do our best to re-create the experience

David Archuleta
(Virtual) Myrtle Beach Concert

Let’s repeat the fun, experience & music from 2 years ago!

Saturday, May 25, 2013
9:30 EDT

Livestream here:  www.ustream.tv/channel/fodfansofdavid

Join us for an evening of memories and surprises too!  A few folks have been busy getting things ready for you!

A ticket is not mandatory to log on, but it is necessary to be eligible for PRIZES!!!  Have you got yours yet?

Get your here!  http://fod-archuleta-myrtle-beach-estw.eventbrite.com

Ticket or not, please join us!  If you were there, tell us what  you remember most.  Even if you can only log on for a bit, we’ll love to have you watch and chat with us!

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#DA2014 Alive and Well

Across my Twitter timeline today I noticed this:  #DA2014 is everywhere!   And getting closer!

And you can wear it if you want!  Here is a link to the #DA2014 Marshmallow Dreams facebook page to order wearable #DA2014 gear

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My David Triad

If you had to put together your own personal time David-related time capsule, and you could only put in one picture, one video and one written message from David, what would you chose?

This is an impossible question to answer, right?  We have 5000 pictures, give or take, in our media library.  How do you pick one?  Or one performance video, interview or vlog?  Or one quote?  Ridiculous!

But I’m asking it because during this reflecting time, there must be certain things that each of us ponder about more than others.  So here is your time to ponder my question a bit and list in comments, or on our FB, or on twitter @FODfansofdavid or on our email account fodfrontpage@gmail.com

A picture.

On David’s only day off in Manila, he chooses to go to meet children at one of his favourite charities.  The natural smile while chatting with the children is defining, as well as the cause.

A video.

I didn’t pick a performance video, because it’s just too hard.  This is a defining interview for me.  Early in the Idol tour, this interviewer didn’t ask about girlfriends, or what Simon was like and how it felt to be Idol runner up.  She just let David talk, and talk he did.   And we got an early glimpse at his musical leanings.  I found this interview laced with moments of  innocence, while being profound at the same time.

A thought.

I picked a recent one, that defines David’s commitment.  Unwavering.

 I picked this excerpt from the liner notes from No Matter How Far.

“This is my thanks to your for everything in the past, present and future.  That No Matter How Far, what was in the heart is still here, and will be here when I return.”

If you need any inspiration for taking a moment to select your defining three, here is a vid from Pocoelsy (warning!  may give your heartstrings a workout!).  Really nicely done @pocoelsy1!

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The No Matter How Far CDs are arriving

I know many CDs are not in the hands to the requesters yet, but they are arriving slowing and steadily.  Thanks to everyone for your patience.  And also arriving are the most wonderful notes from recipients.  Cathy shared hers with us:

hello Ms. Cathy, I’m Sekar, the Indonesian girl who you donate NMHF to. I just wanna let you know that the cd finally has come YAY!! 

 I wanna sy thank you verrrrry much for sending me the cd, I was super happy when my Mom said the cd had arrived (because I wasn’t at home that day). the case is actually crack a bit, but it’s ok cause the cd is safe and sound

 once again, thankyou thankyou thankyou very much for giving me the cd. it was so sad to know that NMHF wasn’t sold in Indonesia, but this event helps me to keep in touch with David’s music. so now I can put NMHF in my collection!

 thankyou! - Sekar

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Ending with this…..

Thanks for sending this to us Martha

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Today is my Lite post as its a vacation day for me!  More memories, voting links and As Found Around tomorrow!