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David Archuleta By Andy Squire

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Live Review: David Archuleta @ Manchester Apollo

11 May 2009

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David Archuleta shares his name with a Japanese-based hip-hop vocalist and middleweight kickboxing champion. Amusingly, the two couldn't be farther apart in terms of talent.

The dulcet tones of the 18 year old achieved runner up the in seventh season of American Idol, going on to debut at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, then selling over 690,000 copies of his album in the US alone.

Tonight though, Archuleta managed to shake the trend of being number two, and be support for McFly on their UK tour. Usually host to events heavier in nature, the Manchester Apollo was transformed into a venue full to the brim of screaming teenage girls, while their dads waited in the car park.

Archuleta put on an impressive performance, showing no signs of any stage fright or shyness. The man who won over 42 million votes in American Idol clearly knows he has a talent, and shows it off well.

The entire performance is peppered with interaction with the crowd, reaching towards the front rows, and receiving the same back from hundreds of fans. Based on the reaction he's getting on this side of the Atlantic, it can't be long before we hear more from him.

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Words & Pictures - Andy Squire

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  1. by Kirsy 11 May 2009

    David Archuleta is AMAZING!! His album finally officially came out today, so i'll be heading out to buy it! :D

    I went to a few of McFly's concerts just to see David, and was fortunat... Read More

  2. by Maisie Dobbs 11 May 2009

    McFly were awesom - as ever, but David whatisface just passed me by... he sounded like every other Eurovision hopeful. Can someone explain the appeal?
    Oerhaps you need to be 12 to get it.

  3. by joy i 11 May 2009

    thanks for the nice review. david is really amazing, talent and personality wise. thanks UK, for your love and support to david.

  4. by joy i 11 May 2009

    thanks for the nice review. david is really amazing, talent and personality wise and UK has just witnessed it. thanks UK for your love and support to david.

  5. by dbs 11 May 2009

    Thanks for this great review. David Archuleta is beyond amazing; he is a very talented singer/songwriter/performer. He is also a wonderful, one of a kind human being. Thanks UK for appreciating David.

  6. by Kara 11 May 2009

    Ruth, I love to hear you write about David Archuleta. Hope many in the UK see his appeal and love his voice and his music. He's got a brilliant talent and is only just beginning. Thank you for your impressions!

  7. by MaryJerseyGirl 11 May 2009

    So glad you all loved David! He is absolutely incredible!Cant wait for him to come home though...we miss him in the states. Looking forward to his summer tour! Thank you McFly for also... Read More

  8. by abram 11 May 2009

    I would sum up two things on Archuleta.; 1. Voice 2. Power
    1. Voice : Show me any artists who sound like him. His unique velvety voice is one in a million. Also, for an 18 yea... Read More

  9. by sylvie 11 May 2009

    The Mcfly boys think David is the loveliest guy with great talent! David's amazing... thank you Mcfly & your fans for showing him the love! I'll definitely go see them if they come to the US to perform!

  10. by maxie2go 11 May 2009

    Palm to Heart__

    Thank you for pointing out that there is another singer out there named David Archuleta, now perhaps people get why we call him David James. thanks for the love and h... Read More

  11. by Amy 11 May 2009

    Thanks for this article! David is hands down the best artist I've EVER seen live. He has so much talent, and when he steps on that stage, he transforms into this confident man. All it t... Read More

  12. by Marylee 11 May 2009

    David Archuleta is SO loved in the States...now it's the rest of the world's turn to get to know this phenomenal young man's tremendous talent! The archu-spell has been cast!
    ~SHINE ON, DAVID~

  13. by greeeneyes1215 11 May 2009

    Maisie Dobbs, you either "get David" or not. Thank you UK for taking care of David. We knew you would love him as much as we do!!!!

  14. by ajc 11 May 2009

    abram, I could not have said it any better myself. And I am not teen, tween or in the grandma catagory. I fall in the 'inbetween' catagory of a fan. And talent is talent regardless of a... Read More

  15. by Robin F 11 May 2009

    First let me thank McFly and all thier fans for welcoming David with open arms! None of us were sure how the UK would take David but as they say the proof in is the puddin! He has the a... Read More

  16. by Jess 11 May 2009

    great review. thank you.

  17. by romy 11 May 2009

    I am so dang happy David has been well received in UK. We all love this kid to death here but we weren't sure what would be over there. Thank you so much for loving him, he is like OU... Read More

  18. by Jamie 11 May 2009

    He truly is a magnificent boy.

  19. by angelofdja 11 May 2009

    Thanks so much for the article. You definately get David. Amazing VOICE huh? I'm so thankful that the fans overseas appreciated him. GO BIG D!

  20. by Chickee 11 May 2009

    Thanks for the great review! We devoted Archie fans here in the US are ecstatic that people all over the world are beginning to appreciate David's undeniable talent. Thank you McFly f... Read More

  21. by jane 11 May 2009

    great review...i am one of the million fans of David. he's the best singer american idol has ever had. he's got talent, looks & personality and he's so kind. he's so real! he will be huge all over the world. :)

  22. by Trudy 11 May 2009

    I have been a fan of David Archuleta's since his performances on American Idol...he won my heart and soul from the sound of his voice and the wonderful inspiration he is to all of us. I... Read More

  23. by Mary 12 May 2009

    Fans in the United States have been closely monitoring David's tour with McFly, and we are so gratified with the UK's warm welcome! Gosh, I saw on McFly's official fan forum that a pet... Read More

  24. by rcheezy48 12 May 2009

    Isn't it lovely Americans and Brits again have something we can agree upon! How GREAT David Archuleta is!

  25. by Katheryn 12 May 2009

    I'm so thrilled with David's success internationally! No other artist is more deserving. How lovely that someone as humble and good as David, and who I might add is always championing... Read More

  26. by Kacey 12 May 2009

    I love David Archuleta and I hope the rest of the world will too. He is simply brilliant and loves to share music with any who will listen!

  27. by Peter Pan 12 May 2009

    David Archuleta is one of kind talent. Who is very humble and very sincere person.

    That is why he is being loved by million of fans allover the world.

    I know in my gut feeling he ... Read More

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