Archive for July, 2009

As I was watching the video posted yesterday about the Rising Star Outreach program, I realized that the fulfillment of being a David Archuleta fan is not measured in the number of concerts, pictures, items that he/she attended, shot or gained with his Idol, but in the many ways of sharing David’s vision in spreading his heart desires.

I was moved by his unwavering kindness in helping other’s lives. Dedicating fractions of what he has brought smiles to people in need. Smiles that brought light to those darkened corners of people’s hearts. People who lost hope then, but now regained with strong foundations.

The video below was inspired by a humble angel, who from the heavens, came down to earth, to reach out his hands, even to the far corners of the world…to touch a thousand lives.

I am definitely proud to spread my wings and say that I’m an ArchAngel! I am not ashamed of it!

David you are an ICON of kindness. David, you are a HERO!

OMG! August 1st marks Crush First Anniversary!!

Where were you that time last year?

Here’s my story:

I was working on a graveyard shift that time and my ‘lunch’ period was around 7PM. If I remember it correctly, Z100, the radio station where Crush premiered, had David to guest on their morning show and at the same time to premiere Crush, David’s first single off his first album. Anyway, I remember rushing down to the Internet shop in the ground floor of our building (cause back then I didn’t have internet connection with my work) and I remember eating a take out from Jollibee (which was also in the ground floor). I remember laughing when David was interviewed and I remember almost crying when I heard Crush. I think the interview lasted for only 20 minutes; I was streaming on Z100′s site along with millions of D’s fans all over the world. After Crush, there’s another 10 mins of interview (again, if I’m not mistaken this was the time when a caller said to David on air: David you are my crack, which was really funny and I swear I cracked so hard, pun intended lmao). I remember playing the song 5 more times which was the reason why my boss gave me a warning for being 10 minutes late after my lunch period but I didn’t have any regrets at all. (I have to play it 5 times cause I was writing the lyrics of the chorus.) I remember squeeing when I got home because all my archienoy friends were still online and we were gushing about the song. I remember 4 days after Magic 89.9 started playing the song and I remember how we bombard them with request. I remember RX 93.1 adding the song to their playlist a day before the song was released in iTunes (August 12). I remeber playing the song over and over and over for weeks. There are a lots of things that I remember that time but I think this post is getting loooooong, sorry. hahaha

In Honor of Crush:

Archies LET’S ALL UNITE!

Here’s what I suggest we do.

- Request CRUSH to our local radio station. We can also tell them that it’s Crush’ Anniversary haha.

- Keep TOUCH MY HAND at the number 1 spot in MYX (for 8th week).

- Vote for TOUCH MY HAND/ZERO GRAVITY in all radio stations.

- If you haven’t, buy David Archuleta’s CD   D:

If you have any suggestions, please write it in the comments

Thanks Snarky for the reminder.

by the way, here’s the video of David’s reaction upon hearing Crush on Elvis Duran show.

Wow!! Congrats ARCHIE’s! Touch My Hand still hits the charts!! Keep on supporting TMH at charts not the Korean songs:D Keep on voting guys! Some charts drop out TMH so we need your vote guys, POWERVOTE!:D

MYX Hit Chart
Effective dates: July 26 – August 1, 2009

1. David Archuleta – Touch My Hand (“7th week” at #1)
2. 2NE1 – Fire
3. Taylor Swift – White Horse
4. Wonder Girls – Nobody
5. Sponge Cola feat. Gary Valenciano – Ayt!
6. Green Day – 21 Guns
7. Jonas Brothers – Paranoid
8. Linkin Park – New Divide
9. Jesse McCartney feat. Ludacris – How Do You Sleep
10. Katy Perry – Waking Up in Vegas
11. 6cyclemind – Walang Iwanan
12. Super Junior – Sorry, Sorry
13. David Cook – Come Back to Me
14. Pussycat Dolls – Hush Hush; Hush Hush
15. Lady Gaga – Paparazzi
16. Pupil – Different Worlds
17. Erik Santos – My Love Is Here (new entry)
18. Rachelle Ann Go – Let the Pain Remain (new entry)
19. Gloc-9 feat. Jeazell Grutas – Upuan
20. Bamboo – Muli

Credits to johnnytalker of PMCT PEX

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M.O.R Top 20 103.1 Baguio, North and Central Luzon. Yan ang Dapat!
July 26, 2009

1. One More Time – Tree Bicycles (3 Weeks at # 1)
2. No Surprise – Chris Daughtry (Last Week # 4)
3. No Boundaries – Kris Allen (Last Week # 2)
4. Touch My Hand – David Archuleta (Last Week # 3)
5. Nobody – Wonder Girls (Last Week # 9)
6. Come Back To Me – David Cook (Last Week # 5)
7. Almost Paradise – T-Max (Last Week #
8. Hush! Hush! – ***** Cat Dolls (Last Week # 14)
9. Careless Whisper – Seether (Last Week # 7)
10. Fire – 2NE1 (Last Week # 16)
11. White Horse – Taylor Swift (Last Week # 6)
12. Knock You Down – Keri Hilson ft. Ne-Yo and Kanye West (Last Week # 17)
13. Love Story – Taylor Swift (Last Week # 10)
14. 21 Guns – Green Day (New Entry)
15. New Divide – Linkin Park (Last Week # 18)
16. Tabi – Paraluman ft. Kean Cipriano (Last Week # 11)
17. Back In Time – Kyla ft. Jay-R (Last Week # 12)
18. Paparazzi – Lady GaGa (Last Week # 20)
19. The Climb – Miley Cyrus (Last Week # 13)
20. Battlefield – Jordin Sparks (New Entry)

Credits to Solo2carino of PMCT PEX

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Magic 30 Countdown
July 26, 2009

30. Birthday Sex – Jeremih
29. Please Don’t Stop the Rain – James Morrison
28. Gravity – Ryan Tedder (new entry)
27. Save Me from Myself – Vertical Horizon
26. Eyes on Me – Clipse feat. Pharrell and Keri Hilson
25. Emotional High – Jeff Timmons
24. I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight – U2 (new entry)
23. Just My Imagination – Craig David
22. Battlefield – Jordin Sparks
21. Heartless – The Fray (new entry)
20. Taas Noo – Amber Davis feat. Gloc 9
19. Love Drunk – Boys Like Girls (highest new entry)
18. Notion – Kings of Leon
17. Permanent – David Cook
16. Mad World – Adam Lambert
15. Ignorance – Paramore
14. Drama Queen – Duncan Ramos
13. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
12. New Divide – Linkin Park
11. Paparazzi – Lady GaGa
10. Before the Worst – The Script
9. Ego – Beyonce
8. Obsessed – Mariah Carey
7. 21 Guns – Green Day
6. Zero Gravity – David Archuleta
5. Funhouse – P!nk
4. Dirty Funk – Steve Appleton
3. Best I Ever Had – Drake
2. Man in the Mirror – James Morrison
1. Already Gone – Kelly Clarkson (3 weeks @ #1)

Credits to erzo01 of PMCT PEX

Got a few Archupics from the recently concluded Cincinnati City leg of the tour (July 25, 2009).

David is always at his best!

the multi-talented artist…a master keyboardist

David to his sleeves: “Stay rolled up! Dang it!“

The smile that can lighten up the darkest corners!

Photo credits to Bobbie Jo, Courtney, FOD

Next city stop: the home of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Cleveland, Ohio

Naree told us about RJ yesterday, a US-based archienoy, that he was the one who initiated the “David, Mahal Kitaaaa!” shout to David. Here’s his recap about his San Jose/Sacramento experience

Simply…David.

We have all seen it – 4 talented musicians doing double-duty as back-up vocals, an austere stage, outfits common to any ordinary boy/ man. Make no mistake. David’s set is NOT plain; it’s simple. It needs to be for the complexities are found in what emanates from his lips. The focus is on David’s voice and what he accomplishes with it – the nuances of note changes, the dizzying runs and licks, the soulful intonations and inflections, the clarity of lyric delivery, and the seamless transitions between registers and octaves. It’s simply…David.

David’s performance is a trove of priceless discoveries, treasures the audience continues to cherish and marvel at long after David has left the stage. Amidst the simplicity, one cannot miss David’s defiant complaint of “…and I turn around; you’re with him now…”, the longing whisper of “…This is where it all begins so tell me it will never end…”, and the fervent promise in “…this crush ain’t going awaaay…”. One believes the honesty of “…if anyone can make me fall in love, you can…” and sympthasizes with David as he desperately wails “…Never let go!!!…”. On “WFM”, one cannot help but agree with his truthful self-mockery “…I can’t decide between the left side or the right…” or applaud his cheeky rebellion when he sings “…Thanks, but I’ll follow my heart instead…”. In the absence of visual distractions, the audience is immersed in the relevance of lyrics sung, the appropriateness of words chosen, and the sincerity of story-telling. With “Apologize”, one is engaged in David’s initial dilemma of to forgive or not to forgive which crescendos to a resolute and conclusive declaration “…It’s too late to apologize, it’s too late!!!…” complete with banging of piano keys. With “Zero Gravity”, David reminds the experienced of the unbridled joy of true love found while gives the inexperienced a glimpse of the exhilarating thrill of first love. And what David achieves with his voice is most evident in the a capella ending of “My Hands” where he issues an in-your-face challenge of “Clap your hands. Give me a beat, just a beat, and I’ll show you how to run circles around it.” David’s performance makes it ALMOST sacrilegious to text, tweet, or even briefly turn to one’s companion to say “He’s incredible!”. David’s organic connection to his music and lyrics ALMOST compels one to relinquish one’s membership as an archie/ angel for not shedding a tear. It’s simply…David.

We have all seen it – David “enters” hidden behind a curtain – BUT that’s when the “hiding” ends. Once the curtain drops, the simplicity of his set exposes David – raw and vulnerable – to a possible bum note or a probable off-key transition. That is courage embodied. Hardly a note to cringe about. That is artistry manifest. There is no need for smokescreens. No incessant thrashing of hair, no sexy sashaying up and down the stairs, no flirting with the guitarist to mask an unsupported lower register. No “pretend to be a rocker” scream to camouflage a high note unreached and unsustained. David needs no gimmickry. No shiny necklace, no background screens showing TV clips to distract from warbled and indecipherable lyrics. David simply opens his mouth and delivers. No calling a kid on stage to sing a duet with in an attempt to be cute and engaging. David simply stands there and IS. Devoid of the glitter and lighting effects, David shines like a star suspended in the blackest of nights and glows like a gem found in the darkest of caves. It’s simply…David. (Hint: I stayed in San Jose so I know…)

David’s performance was chockfull of stomps, bounces, and jumps. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy the furrowed forehead, flirty brows, shoulder shrugs, and hunkerdowns as much as the next fanatic fan. But all of these and the head whips, clenched fists, diva hand are natural extensions, better yet, honest physical manifestations of the emotions David feels. They are present not to cloud, not to disguise any shortcomings but to enhance narration of the songs. The archu-movements are like ice cream served beside the apple pie that is David’s voice. Even without the ice cream, it’s still one of the best dang apple pie one has ever had. ‘Cause it’s simply…David.

I concur.

Here’s what I remember from yesterday’s ‘event’. I only had 3 hours of sleep before there and my brain was all fuzzy because of squeeing and Harry Potter. LOLs. If you have something to add, please tell us

- Meet up time was 3PM. Me, Naree , Louise and Maecy came around 3:30PM. Sorry guys!

- The reason for the delay: David Archuleta. We were at Naree’s car around 2:30PM and she asked us to help her carry the archustuff. We squeed/fangirled upon seeing the stuff. And it took an hour for the 4 of us to calm down. Really.

-Attendees: Gen, Carley, Arlene, Krista, sisters Jayzel and Monique, Jundie, Sam,  Aya, Hanna, Karissa, Feesh and Ditas.

- Raffle began. Naree was giving away 5 Big posters, 4 Small Posters, 3 I ♥ David Archuleta shirts, and 3 Build-A-Bear shirts. I won nothing

- Picture taking with Naree’s totoro stuff toy and Scruff Puppy stuff toy from Build-A-Bear. Cuteeeee!

- Naree was showing us the pictures she took at those 4 concerts.

Naree’s tale:

** Her first Meet and Greet was at Seattle. Naree said to Hi to David, and that she traveled all the way to the Philippines and she represents the Filipino fans, and that she’ll be at 4 other concert venues etc. She just babbled hahaha

** She almost lost her phone. While she was at the airport going to the Las Vegas show she realized she left her cellphone at the hotel. Good thing a US archie was still at the hotel so Naree asked her to get the phone from Naree’s room.

** She has a 4 pictures with David. Jealouuuuuuuuus.

** One picture shows her and David holding a small banner for ARCH (Angels Reaching out.. a Cause for Hope).

** A fan said to David something about his crazy international fans. There’s a mention of us (pinoy fans) and it was really funny. Too darn I can’t remember it. FAIL

** Naree saw Ray, David’s Manager. Ray asked her (I’m guessing in a fearful tone): Are the others here?

** Naree replied: No, it’s just me.

** I literally LOLed.

** There were a number of Filipinos in the Los Angeles Meet and Greet. After the 15-minute M&G and David was on his way out, the Pinoys said “David, Mahal kitaaaaa!!”

** And because David is awesome he replied: “Awww.. Sehlahmaht.”

** My heart exploded with tears.

** David singing ALTNOY (Piano Acoustic Live) while I’m typing this, so I’m ajhsldlaksjdlksajd

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Pictures/Video (from Maecy)

Gorgeousness STRIKES AGAIN!! A big thanks to emilyluvsarchie of YT for the videos:D

ty to valerie of archuleta avenue

Video Credited To: emilyluvsarchie of YT

Touch My Hand still rules at MYX. I hope TMH manage to stay on it’s spot next week. So keep on voting guys! Don’t let the Korean songs take over the #1 spot at charts. Let us maintain the #1 spot at MYX same to the other charts:D

MYX International Top 20
July 25, 2009

1. Touch My Hand – David Archuleta (7 weeks @ #1)
2. Fire – 2NE1
3. White Horse – Taylor Swift
4. Nobody – Wonder Girls
5. 21 Guns – Green Day
6. Paranoid – Jonas Brothers
7. New Divide – Linkin Park
8. How Do You Sleep – Jesse McCartney feat. Ludacris
9. Waking Up in Vegas – Katy Perry
10. Sorry Sorry – Super Junior
11. Come Back to Me – David Cook
12. Hush Hush – Pussycat Dolls
13. Paparazzi – Lady GaGa
14. Battlefield – Jordin Sparks
15. No Surprise – Daughtry
16. I Do Not Hook Up – Kelly Clarkson
17. Ego – Beyonce
18. Sweet Dreams – Beyonce (highest new entry)
19. Good Girls Go Bad – Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester (new entry)
20. **** You – Lily Allen (new entry)

Credits to erzo01 of PMCT PEX

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Popsicles.ph International Music Chart
July 2009

1. David Archuleta – Touch My Hand
2. Kelly Clarkson – I Do Not Hook Up
3. Miley Cyrus – The Climb
4. Katy Perry – Waking Up in Vegas
5. Adam Lambert – Mad World
6. Jordin Sparks – Battlefield
David Archuleta – Zero Gravity
7. Kris Allen – No Boundaries
2ne1 – Fire
8. Taylor Swift – White Horse
9. Green Day – 21 Guns
10. Mariah Carey – Obsessed
Keri Hilson Feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo – Knock You Down

Credits to paramitan of PMCT PEX

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Popsicles.ph International Music Chart
July Week 5, 2009

1. David Archuleta – Touch My Hand (Back At #1)
2. David Archuleta – Zero Gravity
3. Green Day – 21 Guns (Re-Entry)
4. Jordin Sparks – Battlefield (Re-Entry)
5. 2ne1 – Fire
6. Mariah Carey – Obsessed
7. Wonder Girls – Nobody (Highest New Entry)
8. 2ne1 – I Don’t Care (New Entry)
9. John Legend – This Time (New Entry)
10. Linkin Park – New Divide (New Entry)

Credits to paramitan of PMCT PEX

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97.5 OK FM Naga
July 25, 2009

1. Kings of Leon – Notion (non-mover)
2. Ruben Studdard – Together (up 5 spots)
3. Elliott Yamin – You Say (up 6 spots)
4. Green Day – 21 Guns (down 2 spots)
5. Paula DeAnda – Roll The Credits (up 8 spots)
6. David Archuleta – Zero Gravity (up 21 spots)
7. Keri Hilson ft. Kanye & Ne-Yo – Knock You Down (up 7 spots)
8. Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me (non-mover)
9. Lady Gaga – Paparazzi (RE)
10. There For Tomorrow – Ice Box (up 5 spots)
11. Esmee Denters – Outta Here (NE)
12. Jeremih – Birthday Sex (RE)
13. Sean Kingston – Fire Burning (RE)
14. Linkin Park – New Divide (down 2 spots)
15. Taylor Swift – White Horse (down 12 spots)
16. Up Dharma Down – Sana (RE)
17. Billy Crawford – Steal Away (up 7 spots)
18. Glee Cast – Don’t Stop Believing (RE)
19. Shine Down – Second chance (down 14 spots)
20. Owl City – Fire Flies (NE)
21. Katy Perry – Waking Up In Vegas (RE)
22. Craig David – Just My Imagination (down 3 spots)
23. Colbie Caillat – Fallin’ For You (NE)
24. Akon – Be With You (up 5 spots)
25. Adam Lambert – Mad World (down 14 spots)
26. Hey Monday – How You Love Me Now (down 9 spots)
27. Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feelin’ (RE)
28. The Pussycat Dolls – Hush Hush (Remix) (down 12 spots)
29. Kelly Clarkson – Already Gone (down 23 spots)
30. Brown, P. Diddy, Polow Da Don- Better On The Other Side (NE)

Credits to migaruler of PMCT PEX

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97.1 OK FM 30 OK Countdown
July 25, 2009

1. YOU BELONG WITH ME – TAYLOR SWIFT
2. 21 GUNS – GREEN DAY
3. GRAVITY – SARA BAREILLES
4. NEVER SAY NEVER – THE FRAY
5. THIS TIME – JOHN LEGEND
6. BATTLEFIELD – JORDIN SPARKS
7. PATRON TEQUILA – PARADISO GIRLS
8. OBSESSED – MARIAH CAREY
9. ZERO GRAVITY – DAVID ARCHULETA
10. KNOCK YOU DOWN – KERI HILSON
11. PAPARAZZI – LADY GAGA
12. BODY LANGUAGE – JESSE MCCARTNEY
13. SECOND CHANCE – SHINEDOWN
14. I GOTTA FEELING – THE BLACK EYED PEAS
15. FIREFLIES – OWL CITY
16. TE AMO – RIHANNA
17. NEW DIVIDE – LINKIN PARK
18. GOOD GIRLS GO BAD – COBRA STARSHIP FT. LEIGHTON MEESTER
19. BIRTHDAY SEX – JEREMIH
20. NOT MEANT TO BE – THEORY OF A DEADMAN
21. BEFORE THE WORST – THE SCRIPT
22. ROLL THE CREDITS – PAULA DEANDA
23. EGO – BEYONCE
24. PERMANENT – DAVID COOK
25. FALLIN’ FOR YOU – COLBIE CAILLAT
26. SANA – UP DHARMA DOWN
27. ALREADY GONE – KELLY CLARKSON
28. RADAR – BRITNEY SPEARS
29. THE CLIMB – MILEY CYRUS
30. AVALANCHE – MARIE DIGBY

Credits to migaruler of PMCT PEX

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93.9 iFM i10 Countdown
July 25, 2009

1. The Climb – Miley Cyrus (new #1, 12 weeks)
2. Love Story – Taylor Swift (19 weeks)
3. Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) – AR Rahman &  The Pussycat Dolls (10 weeks)
4. Ikaw Na Nga – Willie Revillame (12 weeks)
5. No Boundaries – Kris Allen (6 weeks)
6. Poker Face – Lady GaGa (14 weeks)
7. Di Na Mababawi – Sponge Cola (17 weeks)
8. Touch My Hand – David Archuleta (2 weeks)
9. Crazier – Taylor Swift (4 weeks)
10. Antukin – Rico Blanco (8 weeks)

Credits to xusersx of PMCT PEX

Sorry if this was posted really late…haha! But the important thing is…the pictures are here!!!! Major thank you to the one and only Naree who had the opportunity to hold David’s hands! WOW! haha!

More pictures HERE.

This video is simply amazing! I am definitely proud to be a David Archuleta Fan. Such an amazing video! This would probably make you cry and definitely make you realize how great it is to be able to help people and how David influenced us to be such an amazing person like he is! Thank you, David! Thank you fellow Archuleta fans! Angels for a Cause ROCKS! 8D

ty djfanshare!

and a Thank You from Dr. Scott McGavin