The HunkerDown is born! Two years ago, on May 13, 2008, David Archuleta was in the Top 3 on American Idol. Two songs were chosen for him, one by the producer and another by one of the judges. After complaining that David sang a lot of ballads, they chose two ballads: “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg […]

This is Music Beat. Exploring the music world into which David Archuleta is immersed. Featuring Music Biz, Buzz Board, the Way-Back Machine, and more. Enjoy! Buzz Board “Crazy” Lyrics David Archuleta sings “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley like crazy, man! What if you could display the lyrics while you listen to him sing? TypeStar, a Processing […]

SongsTell me why, oh why, this David Archuleta song didn’t become a major hit! I can’t seem to face the fact that I don’t understand the music business. I do know that this song is one of my favorites and not least of all because David Archuleta co-wrote it! When he performs it live, the […]

Happy Month of May!As David Archuleta sings “Crush” in a flower shop, he seems to make the flowers dance around the maypole as his beautiful smooth voice serenades their movements. The lilies swoon and the daffodils perk up and shout “Hallelujah”! Another shout hallelujah goes to digital sales for “Crush” hitting more than 1.9 million […]

SongsTwo years ago David Archuleta sang a song on American Idol, Season 7. It was a Broadway show tune and the perfect ballad for David’s beautiful tenor voice. I remember the mentor for that week was a bit surprised that David wanted to do the song, but in the end, it proved to be a good choice for […]