David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida) is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida) is an American pop/R&B singer. On May 21, 2008, he became the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes. Archuleta's first single "Crush" was released on August 1 2008, which debuted on Billboard in the No. 2 spot and stayed strong on the iTunes charts for both the song and music video as No. 1.
Early life
David Archuleta was born to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras. Archuleta has four siblings. Archuleta's family moved to the Salt Lake Valley, to the city of Sandy, Utah, when Archuleta was six. He was raised in Murray, Utah after moving there when he was 6 years old.
Archuleta started singing at age six, inspired by a Les Misérables video. "That musical is what started all of this," he said. He started performing publicly at age 10 when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation and won the Child Division.
Archuleta was inspired by watching both Tamyra Gray and Kelly Clarkson to "see what performing and really getting into a song was like" during the beginning weeks of the premiere season of American Idol. He later made his television debut, at eleven years old, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" on a Jenny Jones show for future Latino stars alongside season one finalist A.J. Gil. Through A.J. Gil he was able to meet and sing for Gray who had sung the song on American Idol as well as Clarkson (that year's winner) and Justin Guarini (the runner up).
Musical influences
Archuleta's mother is from Honduras, and much of the music he listened to as a child was Latin-influenced including watching his mom sing at events with her sisters. She also "was big on dancing" according to Archuleta, and would "make" him dance to traditional music with his older sister. He also listened to jazz music, he said, from his father's collection as well as gospel, pop, rock and "soulful music." In a later interview, he revealed that his father was a jazz musician. Archuleta also said he enjoys Broadway musicals.
On his American Idol "Fast Facts" page, Archuleta cites his musical influences as Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams. When asked to list his top pop artists, he cited Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Robbie Williams. Like Elliot Yamin and another singer he admires, John Mayer, Archuleta tries to infuse his pop selections with a soulful vibe.
Star Search
In 2003, at age 12, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show Star Search. He ended up as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. On one episode, he sang against then-11-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who also became a "top 20" semi-finalist on American Idol alongside Archuleta. Around the second year of being on Star Search he started focusing on the lyrics, "I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics when I was 12, 13".
Archuleta's competing on Star Search led to appearances on The Jenny Jones Show and CBS' The Early Show, and meeting the finalists from American Idol's first season, for whom he performed a spontaneous a cappella rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls, and received enthusiastic praise from Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson. The year after Star Search he found out he had partial vocal paralysis but declined risky surgery and has said he feels he is almost fully recovered. He limited his singing for specific occasions like Stadium of Fire, the Independence Day celebration at Brigham Young University Stadium.
American Idol
Archuleta won his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions (with a performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change") with the help of idol judge, Randy Jackson, who sang the background "waiting" in the song. (at the San Diego tryouts held at Qualcomm Stadium July 30 and July 31, 2007) He was 16 during the Hollywood auditions (where he sang Bryan Adams' "Heaven" and Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to unanimous praise) and because he was not yet 18, had to attend school while a part of American Idol's seventh season. His parents were there because he was a minor. Archuleta also took advantage of the decision to allow contestants to play musical instruments when he accompanied himself on piano for his performances of "Another Day in Paradise" and "Angels."
A Los Angeles Times article speculated why Archuleta avoided singing the first verse of "Imagine": because "of his religion (Mormonism), he's unlikely to espouse the song's agnostic ideal . . . with the line about 'no religion too.'" Archuleta did, however, sing the entire song on Good Things Utah when he was 13. During his first performance of Imagine on American Idol, when asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn't sing the first verse, Archuleta said the third verse was his favorite because it has "a great message."
In the finale he sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "In This Moment" and "Imagine." Judge Simon Cowell declared that Archuleta won the evening and even David Cook, who ultimately won, thought Archuleta would win: "I have to concede it, the kid came out all three songs and nailed it," said Cook. In the final tally, Archuleta received 44 percent of the votes. During the finale show, both Archuleta and fellow finalist Cook appeared in separate but nearly identical commercials for the game franchise Guitar Hero, mimicking a Tom Cruise scene from Risky Business.
Early life
David Archuleta was born to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie, a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras. Archuleta has four siblings. Archuleta's family moved to the Salt Lake Valley, to the city of Sandy, Utah, when Archuleta was six. He was raised in Murray, Utah after moving there when he was 6 years old.
Archuleta started singing at age six, inspired by a Les Misérables video. "That musical is what started all of this," he said. He started performing publicly at age 10 when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation and won the Child Division.
Archuleta was inspired by watching both Tamyra Gray and Kelly Clarkson to "see what performing and really getting into a song was like" during the beginning weeks of the premiere season of American Idol. He later made his television debut, at eleven years old, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" on a Jenny Jones show for future Latino stars alongside season one finalist A.J. Gil. Through A.J. Gil he was able to meet and sing for Gray who had sung the song on American Idol as well as Clarkson (that year's winner) and Justin Guarini (the runner up).
Musical influences
Archuleta's mother is from Honduras, and much of the music he listened to as a child was Latin-influenced including watching his mom sing at events with her sisters. She also "was big on dancing" according to Archuleta, and would "make" him dance to traditional music with his older sister. He also listened to jazz music, he said, from his father's collection as well as gospel, pop, rock and "soulful music." In a later interview, he revealed that his father was a jazz musician. Archuleta also said he enjoys Broadway musicals.
On his American Idol "Fast Facts" page, Archuleta cites his musical influences as Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams. When asked to list his top pop artists, he cited Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Robbie Williams. Like Elliot Yamin and another singer he admires, John Mayer, Archuleta tries to infuse his pop selections with a soulful vibe.
Star Search
In 2003, at age 12, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show Star Search. He ended up as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2. On one episode, he sang against then-11-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who also became a "top 20" semi-finalist on American Idol alongside Archuleta. Around the second year of being on Star Search he started focusing on the lyrics, "I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics when I was 12, 13".
Archuleta's competing on Star Search led to appearances on The Jenny Jones Show and CBS' The Early Show, and meeting the finalists from American Idol's first season, for whom he performed a spontaneous a cappella rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls, and received enthusiastic praise from Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson. The year after Star Search he found out he had partial vocal paralysis but declined risky surgery and has said he feels he is almost fully recovered. He limited his singing for specific occasions like Stadium of Fire, the Independence Day celebration at Brigham Young University Stadium.
American Idol
Archuleta won his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions (with a performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change") with the help of idol judge, Randy Jackson, who sang the background "waiting" in the song. (at the San Diego tryouts held at Qualcomm Stadium July 30 and July 31, 2007) He was 16 during the Hollywood auditions (where he sang Bryan Adams' "Heaven" and Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to unanimous praise) and because he was not yet 18, had to attend school while a part of American Idol's seventh season. His parents were there because he was a minor. Archuleta also took advantage of the decision to allow contestants to play musical instruments when he accompanied himself on piano for his performances of "Another Day in Paradise" and "Angels."
A Los Angeles Times article speculated why Archuleta avoided singing the first verse of "Imagine": because "of his religion (Mormonism), he's unlikely to espouse the song's agnostic ideal . . . with the line about 'no religion too.'" Archuleta did, however, sing the entire song on Good Things Utah when he was 13. During his first performance of Imagine on American Idol, when asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn't sing the first verse, Archuleta said the third verse was his favorite because it has "a great message."
In the finale he sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "In This Moment" and "Imagine." Judge Simon Cowell declared that Archuleta won the evening and even David Cook, who ultimately won, thought Archuleta would win: "I have to concede it, the kid came out all three songs and nailed it," said Cook. In the final tally, Archuleta received 44 percent of the votes. During the finale show, both Archuleta and fellow finalist Cook appeared in separate but nearly identical commercials for the game franchise Guitar Hero, mimicking a Tom Cruise scene from Risky Business.
Christmas Every Day
David Archuleta Lyrics
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Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
It's here again
Finally the season when
Everybody's caroling
Peace on earth, good will
To everyone
Children all having fun
Waiting on Santa to come
With the bag full of Christmas cheer
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
As for me
There's nothing like a Christmas tree
Surrounded by family
Deck the Halls with boughs
Of evergreen, let's pop some corn
And watch our favorite scene
Where the angel gets his wings
With every bell that rings
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas every day
If I could have one more gift just for me
Joy to the world it would be
With more Christmases under the tree
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
It's here again
Finally the season when
Everybody's caroling
To everyone
Children all having fun
Waiting on Santa to come
With the bag full of Christmas cheer
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
As for me
There's nothing like a Christmas tree
Surrounded by family
Deck the Halls with boughs
Of evergreen, let's pop some corn
And watch our favorite scene
Where the angel gets his wings
With every bell that rings
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas every day
If I could have one more gift just for me
Joy to the world it would be
With more Christmases under the tree
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
The song "Christmas Every Day" by David Archuleta talks about the joys and pleasures that come with the Christmas season. One of the major themes of the song is the feeling of happiness and warmth that people share with one another during this festive period. The opening lines of the song create a visual picture of a snowy landscape, and the lights shining everywhere as children wait eagerly for Santa Claus. The song continues with everyone singing carols, a time for peace on earth, and good will towards everyone, with children having fun and waiting for Santa to come with his Christmas cheer.
The lyrics of the song convey a message of joy and love, that despite Christmas coming to an end so quickly, creating everyday a little like Christmas for everyone is possible. The song captures the essence of the Christmas spirit very well, with everyone enjoying the warmth of the fire, surrounded by family, and decorations like the Christmas tree. The singer wishes he could always feel this way, like it's Christmas every day.
Overall, the song is a testament to the magic of Christmas, a time when people forget their differences and come together to share love and joy. By creating a visual image of snow, lights, and Santa Claus, Archuleta captures the essence of Christmas and its traditions while highlighting that the warmth and love that is shared should not be limited to just one day but embraced every day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cason Jay Cooley, David Archuletta, David McKee Barnes
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Janan Duncan
Here are the lyrics again .
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
It's here again
Finally the season when
Everybody's caroling
Peace on earth, good will
To everyone
Children all having fun
Waiting on Santa to come
With the bag full of Christmas cheer
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all rolled up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
As for me
There's nothing like a Christmas tree
Surrounded by family
Deck the Halls with boughs
Of evergreen, let's pop some corn
And watch our favorite scene
Where the angel gets his wings
With every bell that rings
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all rolled up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas every day
If I could have one more gift just for me
Joy to the world it would be
With more Christmases under the tree
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all rolled up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all rolled up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Aaliyah Poasa
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
It's here again
Finally the season went
Everybody's caroling
Peace on earth, good will
To everyone
Children all having fun
Waiting on Santa to come
With the bag full of Christmas cheer
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
As for me
There's nothing like a Christmas tree
Surrounded by family
Deck the Halls with bounds
Of evergreen, let's pop some
Gonna watch our favorite scene
Where the angel gets his wings
With every bell that rings
It all goes by so fast
If only I can make this last
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas every day
If I could have one more gift just for me
Joy to the world it would be
With more Christmases under the tree
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Sidewalks covered up in snow
Lights up everywhere we go
Santa's on his way
It's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
Friends all warmed up by the fire
Sometimes I just wish that I
Could always feel this way
Like it's Christmas every day
CG5
Gettin me hyped for Christmas in the best way! Thanks so much for this, David!
Jerry Meneses
I subed to u
HalfEnds
hi
Joseph Decker
Christmas Everyday
PreNeon Craft
Hi CG5
Katie Wallender
@Joseph Decker Great song!!!!
Songbird Supreme
I hope this song becomes a Christmas classic one day. It deserves more attention
Gerardo Amador
I think the same way yo do... I was pending for the moment it reached the first million views, and wishing it would hit the billboard hot 100 charts....the billboard thing hasn't happened yet, but the million views happened in the second Christmas the song was recorded (2019)... I was kinda disappointed, but then I noticed That Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is you" barely reached #2 just last year, after 18 years of its recording!! *but much moreover, José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" which is a monstrous classic for more than 35 years, just reached the billboard hot 100 in Christmas 2019!!!! and just hit the # 37 spot... so, now my wish for David reaching the lists with this Christmas song is intact... I'll continue wishing for that to happen... some day... ☃️❄️🎄
a l d s
Its turning into one tho. Here in philippines, its playing in malls
quang nguyenngoc
it will