This was a good performance, but Jordis Unga of Rockstar INXS performed this arrangement two or three years prior to David's performance. She did it somewhat better and I think David's father knew of it and helped him arrange this performance based off of Jordis' interpretation. She could've gotten it from somewhere prior - who knows. P.S. I don't read replies if there's any crazies who want to argue. I just delete messages without opening them.
Almost four years since I first heard this amazing voice. I just listened to Imagine again and got the chills just like the first time I heard him. He is a treasure.
Sometimes it takes a "mission" (ie, getting away from people who need to be gotten away from) to realize and accept who you are. Hope it works for you Dave!
This is one of those performances that sets the contestants from the greats. One of the most moving performances ever; David exceeded all standards with that one. :) His two minute performance of this song with always have a special place in my heart.
I'm not trying to be critical, but David's performance was just OKAY. Too many notes and runs. Lennon's version was more intimate. Lennon's genius was in the simplicity and sincerity in his voice. This to me just was just a cheap cover.
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Do you know when you say something like that, you are spitting on your own face? He is not a f*****. Tell just like that to all the singers in the music history who have covered this song including Lady gaga, Avril, Josh Groban, Elton John and tons of american idol contestants.
I just had to laugh because what you said is exactly opposite of what the judges said. Soulful, natural runs and hopeful when he sang 'take my hand and join us'. Still this song is considered one of the best idol songs done by the youngest contestant.
@taylerchambers hater? Why do you think so? I expressed my opinion. I think that this version is terrible. I have nothing against this boy. He may be cool, i dunno, i dont even care.
Plz give this kid a record deal..he got dropped from his record deal recently and idk y cuz he's got skills THIS was truly amazing especially when i was watchin it live 4 years ago
I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. Best performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way!
I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. BEst performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way.
I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. BEst performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way.
God, such a beautiful song, with such a memorable melody, and he had to "make it his own" by all those unnecessary riffs, runs and note-stretching. I could barely recognize it. Why can't singers JUST SING? He was clearly trying to show off his voice, as opposed to immerse himself in the emotion of the lyrics. That's why it comes across as empty, soulless warbling.
@tommyburgos Did you watch this season of AI? If you had, you would know that the show was looking for the performers to do exactly that-make the song their own. And he actually did emerse himself in the emotion that he felt in this song and he DID connect with us his audience that night and made us feel this song like we never had before. Dude check yourself. I suspect you have/had some pre-conceived ideas about David and his performance before you heard this.
@4luvisall: Making it your own is not the same as "making it your own", the way these singers see it. Just changing up the notes and riffing on the melody, making it in fact almost unrecognizable, does not equal making it your own. And sorry, but no...he was not feeling anything there...you could tell he was just too busy with the mechanical aspects of the performance...being in tune, and hitting the high notes.
@burningSunset78 don't worry! He left Jive because he's still trying to figure himself out as a person and artist. He feels that it was the best decision. Don't worry, he'll be touring in no time!
@missCHIA yeah, i watched his blog. well if he feels this is the best decision, then good for him. This will give him time to write some good songs too :)
@burningSunset78 I'm pretty sure he's taking time to write and figure out which direction he wants his music to go. He's been holding band auditions though, so the music career isn't over for him at all. I'm sure he'll be signed to another company :)
my friend is like a huge fan of him, like she quotes his songs, anyways even tho his music is not my style i never forgot watching him sing imagine on idol
Contigo En La Distancia posted by r2rod2 has 330,204 views today. It's not on the front page, nor 2nd,3rd,4th page... where did I find it? I put the video on my playlists long time ago. you can find it by typing david's name and the title of the song. I had 3 million+ views of David's Imagine but they removed it long time ago.
David's Spanish video, Contigo En La Distancia had 329,662 views, very popular, gaining views. David is considering making Spanish album. Ai prod/execs thru You Tube does not want to put this video in the front page. no, no, no. It shows David being versatile and cross genre/cultural. David also sang at Selena's tribute and that's hidden, too. I put the exact number of views so you can see if they bring back the LOWER view videos.
I just noticed today that there are TWO videos of this same Imagine version, one by davidarchuleta122890 and another by avenger444. Both are in around 160,000 views, one lower views than the other. In case they try the switch the video game with this song, I'm putting the user persons names to keep track. Have you wondered why some of Archuleta's videos haven't gotten enough views? HIDE the ones that's gaining views and bring in the lower views game. Noticed David's spanish videos gone ?
If ai prods/exec really believed in true honest representation, then why do they need to continue manipulating archuleta's videos, removing high view ones and placing them to the back page, making sure cook's video are placed with lower of Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Archuleta. Why do they need to prop up Cook's image and still do in You Tube? 'cause Archuleta is still more popular.
@baf0931 Alot of archuletas fans are young naive fools. Both are great regardless of who won and who is selling more these days. And you are quite wrong about who is more popular, cook have sold ALOT more albums. Just because you like the guy (archuleta) doesn't mean everything that isn't in favour of him is a conspiracy. Enjoy the great singer that he is and stop being delusional and stop making things up.
wow - at 17 David killed this song. And to hear him now after several years of his voice maturing will totally knock you off your feet. David's getting ready to turn 20 and we have soooooo much to look forward to - lots of great music with one of the greatest voices of our time :)
I covered this song and composed a satiric video that gives the message "Give Peace a Chance" check it out by searching "mDP5rxy9qLM" (without the quotes)
David's imagine is memorable in his own style. I saw x-factor contestant sing Imagine recently and she didn't make me feel the emotion and passion of the song as David did with his performance here. David's music artistry is amazing. I can see why David's video like this one shot up to 3+million views after he sang in american idol. Amazing young artist.
David is back in U.S. now performing at Fort Wayne, Indiana Saturday. David was in Singapore and Philippines for the second time doing album promotional concert tour Nov. 14 thru Nov. 17. We have him now so go to his concerts and enjoy. David is an awesome live performer.
Video of David singing Imagine like this one had 3 million+ views, his Stand By Me had 5 million+ views, A Little Too Not Over You had 2 million+ views (more than 2 videos), David singing Beatles' The Long and Winding Road had million+ views, his Crush had 3 million+ views, 2 million+ views,(3 videos) and all were taken out long ago. They kept the lower view count in token memory.
i absolutely <33 this song! i sang this version for my talent show and it was just so...... moving. everybody was just in tears by thee end. i just lovee this version and song sooooo much! my all timee favoritee.
Whether 100,000 or 3 million views, David's version is amazing. For their stupid reason, they removed the 3 million views Imagine video. Also the 5 million views of Stand By Me and many other high viewed videos of David Archuleta.
Check out David's new single, Something 'Bout Love" and buy in iTunes. David's second pop album comes out Oct. 5.
Everyone PLEASE VOTE for DAVID ARCHULETA in this years 2010 Teen Choice Awards!! HE is nominted for American Idol ALum & Fanatic Fans!! It is tough competition this year, so PLEASE VOTE EVERYDAY & TELL OTHERS TOO!! Let's do it for David!! EVERY VOTE COUNTS!! :D <3
Everyone PLEASE VOTE for DAVID ARCHULETA in this years 2010 TCA!! He is nominated for American Idol Alum & Fanatic Fans!! PLEASE VOTE EVERYDAY!! & TELL OTHERS TOO! Let's do it for David! <3 :D EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!
OMG!!!! David's book "Chords of Strength" is # 15 on the NY Times Bestsellers List ! I love it! Congratulations, David! Also, he sang at the White House the other day and his new single comes out next month! Can't wait!
OMG!!!! David's book "Chords of Strength" is # 15 on the NY Times Bestsellers List ! I love it! Congratulations, David! Also, he sang at the White House the other day and his new single comes out next month! Can't wait!
David A. is a far better singer than John Lennon. What really pleases me though is the fact that David has re-arranged the song so as to leave out Lennon's atheist digs at religion This does David enormous credit and proves conclusively that you can be both religious and cool at the same time.
this was the beginning ai performance. Brings back memories. I remember the 3 million+ views of this Imagine that was yanked out long ago. Ai show needs to find better contestants like the Davids in next season. Simon's american x factor show might take off and maybe better talents can shine in that new show. People are getting tired of ai show. Key is to find good talent and how to help them shine
@coligagirl Yeah, biggest upset in the history of this show. It's okay though. He didn't need this show to make it big, as he was already on talent shows as a child, Star Search I believe? It's really hard to not compare this season's contestants with this guy, 'cause it's kind of a letdown.
He's THE MOST AMAZING singer ever!! I love him soo damn much!! I can't explain how much!! He's the best!! I'm happy for him he ended 2nd cuz now he's got a better recorddeal! =)
Love this song, love the John Lennon, David did him proud, I would say. He kept the sincerity of the song, and didn't make the meaning any less important. He's good. :)
Such unhappy fellow, warrior. Stop coming around to David's videos and leave negative remarks. Don't waste your precious time. Go listen to your favorite. You'll feel better and like yourself better.
I love to listen to David Archuleta. His singing touches my heart and spirit. I feel warm and fuzzy and smile comes to my face and stays.
american idol and the contestants have suffered since this season. i haven't heard a SINGLE person on american idol with an AMAZING voice since david archuleta. what were the american idol producers THINKING when they had the auditions? that is one of the reasons idol is ending next year. i sure do hope that they put all 10 seasons on DVD because i will definitely buy them! and i'll watch david archuleta's performances ALL day long!!!!! lol
That fetus you are talking about can kick any adult singers' butt. Watch your mouth!
Do you know actually how many people including young people who didn't know about the song paid attention to this song because of his revival of the song? As Lennon's wife said, you should be thanking to David.
how old are you? are you sure your not a fetus? I dont think your brain has develop. he could only sing 90 seconds of it, duh. He chose a song to sing and it was Imagine, thats all, He wasnt trying to change the world. get over yourself. Geez
After hearing him sing for the phone interview, Utah tv station asked him to sing this song. You can find the video probably in Related Video section called D.A. Imagine - Good Thing Utah. David was 13 yrs old then and sang the whole song.
you are the cutest guy ><♥
AmyamilyAmy 14 hours ago
lennon would be proud
mldaman56 1 week ago
This was a good performance, but Jordis Unga of Rockstar INXS performed this arrangement two or three years prior to David's performance. She did it somewhat better and I think David's father knew of it and helped him arrange this performance based off of Jordis' interpretation. She could've gotten it from somewhere prior - who knows. P.S. I don't read replies if there's any crazies who want to argue. I just delete messages without opening them.
jephybean 1 week ago
COOL
Mattyvla 2 weeks ago
i will dream and strive for world peace until they put me into the ground, so be it, rock on da!
jillyhawk 2 weeks ago
<3
0Marl 2 weeks ago
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27 people cannot Imagine =P
hoenheimalphonse 3 weeks ago
27 people cannot Imagine =P
hoenheimalphonse 3 weeks ago
i know the lennon maniacs are probly gonna go all kanye on me for this, but this blows the original version out of the water, good job archie!
jmac59able 1 month ago
Awwwwww <3 AMAZING :D
lovecoco14 1 month ago
i will cry, it's so gorgeous. Marry-me David. ♥
Wiidtney 1 month ago
great voice but i think he should have kept the song more simple and not add as much adlibs :)
jenny72089 1 month ago
His voice always gives me chills.
aFlipEdward 1 month ago
@aFlipEdward I hope its good chills! lol :) His voice is amazing! ^_^
Jenny10161 1 month ago
I get the very same feelings that I got when I first heard this. He is incredible! One of the VERY best!
bradleycpttd 1 month ago 2
Almost four years since I first heard this amazing voice. I just listened to Imagine again and got the chills just like the first time I heard him. He is a treasure.
reasonable15 1 month ago 2
even after so many year i come back to watch this performance. david certainly left something in my heart.
happy2we 2 months ago
one of the best performances Ever on American idol... honest, innocent, pure, and only amazing vocals!
roxanncervantes 2 months ago
Sometimes it takes a "mission" (ie, getting away from people who need to be gotten away from) to realize and accept who you are. Hope it works for you Dave!
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This is one of those performances that sets the contestants from the greats. One of the most moving performances ever; David exceeded all standards with that one. :) His two minute performance of this song with always have a special place in my heart.
rocknroll4ever9169 2 months ago
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I'm not trying to be critical, but David's performance was just OKAY. Too many notes and runs. Lennon's version was more intimate. Lennon's genius was in the simplicity and sincerity in his voice. This to me just was just a cheap cover.
markrobinault 2 months ago
I still think this was the best Idol performance ever. Makes me cry every time
tipsana 2 months ago 5
Still sends chills up my back!!
MsDominic20 2 months ago
Awww Very Beattiful !!
karenliish 2 months ago
So beautiful smile in the minute 1:28 (:
Olgreat 3 months ago
screw david cook
dookiekong007 3 months ago
@dookiekong007 sounds like you are gay for him
bluestriker4444 4 weeks ago
<3
il0vedkny 3 months ago
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FuchsiaButterflies 3 months ago
♥♥♥♥♥
lorenna4u 3 months ago
Still one of the all-time best performances on Idol.
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DONT READ THIS CAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMMOROW WILL BE THE BES DAY OF YOUR LIFE. HOWEVER IF YOU DONT POST THIS ON THREE VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN THE NEXT TWO DAYS. NOW, YOU'VE ALREADY STARTED READING SO DONT STOP. THIS IS SCARY. PUT THIS ON FIVE VIDEOS IN THE NEXT 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOUR DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR LOVERS NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!
hemant24singh 4 months ago
Stunning. And I like his choice of guitar rather than piano. Rich, rich chords.
Mark6024 4 months ago
awesome >_<
ichichindy 5 months ago
I'll never forget this amazing performance by 1 of the best Idols ever! God Bless :)
ReyDayami 5 months ago 30
acilegna028,
Do you know when you say something like that, you are spitting on your own face? He is not a f*****. Tell just like that to all the singers in the music history who have covered this song including Lady gaga, Avril, Josh Groban, Elton John and tons of american idol contestants.
abeleejames 5 months ago 2
The guy can really sing.
fyl24 5 months ago 14
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YOUR A FAGGOT, DONT MESS WITH THE SONG.
acilegna028 5 months ago
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HEY GUYS, GUESS WHAT?! David Archuleta and I have the same voice coach. But i have something cool for you to watch!!!!
Please please watch my video of me singing Bound To You by Christina Aguilera. For your entertainment and enjoyment!! :)
Feel free to comment, and tell your friends about the video! But please watch it!
And suggest to me what other songs you would like to hear from me! :)
Thank you so much,
Sarah Holmes.
sarahholmie 6 months ago
David continues to be a musical prodigy, amazing.
1djafan 6 months ago
かっけぇ・・・
TheNicowimpslock69 6 months ago
just tell me how can you not love this guy
oldenough181818 6 months ago
@nooneveryimpotant,
I just had to laugh because what you said is exactly opposite of what the judges said. Soulful, natural runs and hopeful when he sang 'take my hand and join us'. Still this song is considered one of the best idol songs done by the youngest contestant.
chuckyee39 7 months ago 2
@tantepie No passion?! What.. I definitely see passion. And especially afterwards, he is SO happy and overwhelmed with all the applause.
blatkins722 7 months ago 4
soulless, artificial, hopeless version of this song...
nooneveryimportant 7 months ago
@nooneveryimportant HATER
taylerchambers 7 months ago 2
@taylerchambers hater? Why do you think so? I expressed my opinion. I think that this version is terrible. I have nothing against this boy. He may be cool, i dunno, i dont even care.
nooneveryimportant 7 months ago
espectacular!!!...genial!!!!...soy su fan numero 1 de Argentina!!!!
TheNew1972 7 months ago
David A did a great rendition of this timeless classic! I really think John Lennon (RIP) would have loved it!
arwen54 7 months ago 3
He sings this nicely.......I still like John Lennon's version better tho =D
camptotustuus07 7 months ago
i can't believe he wrote this wow
robinjbr 8 months ago
@robinjbr He didn't write this. John Lennon wrote this.
akensons 8 months ago
He sings very well, nice.. Congratulations Men!
MrMessi84 8 months ago
thumbs up if u still listen to this in 2011
clubpenquln 8 months ago 5
BETTER THAN ORIGINAL IMO.
4spitfire 8 months ago
0:50 ♥
1jb4adicct2 9 months ago
most beautiful voice ever
Maniacbearman9 9 months ago
Too all you folks that say mean things about his performance: do you think you can do better? let's see it then!!!
TheDreamSeekers 9 months ago
thay all scruw the songs off the beatles up i meab whats this!!
musicmustsurvive 10 months ago
@musicmustsurvive He OWNED lennon, get over it!!! beat him at his own game.
4spitfire 8 months ago
@4spitfire Lennon is a legend. He did not beat him. Lennon has over 200,000 views.
akensons 8 months ago
good..
TheViviMaria 10 months ago
I have heard a lot of covers of this song, I must admit David is one of the best version.
2000everett4 10 months ago 3
those 19 people who do not like it do not know good music!
RunekisSite 10 months ago 5
Plz give this kid a record deal..he got dropped from his record deal recently and idk y cuz he's got skills THIS was truly amazing especially when i was watchin it live 4 years ago
okcfreshprince 11 months ago
freaking amazinggg!
sharonmalu 11 months ago
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I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. Best performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way!
MorenajeNYC 11 months ago
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I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. BEst performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way.
MorenajeNYC 11 months ago
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I have watched most seasons of American Idol and this is my favorite performance of all time. I love the original version by John Lennon, but David did a great job. BEst performance on Idol yet. However, this season (season 10) I'm loving PIA and hope she goes all the way.
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MorenajeNYC 11 months ago
fantastic
UBZUKI 11 months ago
God, such a beautiful song, with such a memorable melody, and he had to "make it his own" by all those unnecessary riffs, runs and note-stretching. I could barely recognize it. Why can't singers JUST SING? He was clearly trying to show off his voice, as opposed to immerse himself in the emotion of the lyrics. That's why it comes across as empty, soulless warbling.
tommyburgos 1 year ago
@tommyburgos Did you watch this season of AI? If you had, you would know that the show was looking for the performers to do exactly that-make the song their own. And he actually did emerse himself in the emotion that he felt in this song and he DID connect with us his audience that night and made us feel this song like we never had before. Dude check yourself. I suspect you have/had some pre-conceived ideas about David and his performance before you heard this.
4luvisall 1 year ago
@4luvisall: Making it your own is not the same as "making it your own", the way these singers see it. Just changing up the notes and riffing on the melody, making it in fact almost unrecognizable, does not equal making it your own. And sorry, but no...he was not feeling anything there...you could tell he was just too busy with the mechanical aspects of the performance...being in tune, and hitting the high notes.
tommyburgos 11 months ago
great singer, great song, he picked an amazing song to sing but i just don't think singers should do their "own little version" of a song like this.
baseballnumber75 1 year ago
david archuleta's been dropped from his label. i cant believe this..
i got ur back archie. dont worry
MrMetthias 1 year ago
@MrMetthias Not sure if you know this or not, but David decided himself to not continue with Jive! :)
neverforqetmex3 11 months ago
@neverforqetmex3 whattt???? O.o are you serious???? so what is he gonna do now? is he gonna get signed somewhere else???? =(=(=(
burningSunset78 11 months ago
@burningSunset78 don't worry! He left Jive because he's still trying to figure himself out as a person and artist. He feels that it was the best decision. Don't worry, he'll be touring in no time!
missCHIA 11 months ago
@missCHIA yeah, i watched his blog. well if he feels this is the best decision, then good for him. This will give him time to write some good songs too :)
burningSunset78 11 months ago
@burningSunset78 yes! i agree! :)
missCHIA 10 months ago
@burningSunset78 I'm pretty sure he's taking time to write and figure out which direction he wants his music to go. He's been holding band auditions though, so the music career isn't over for him at all. I'm sure he'll be signed to another company :)
neverforqetmex3 11 months ago
With this song: Imagine, David Archuleta resuscitated this song back to life there's no doubt about it.
samrlim 1 year ago
omgg i heard him sing live at my church thing in glendale and hearing him live.... its like a little bit heaven to my ears!!!!!!
hanniebee75 1 year ago
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@HugsKisses7382 again, wrong video.
MrMetthias 1 year ago
@LoveLick7482 wrong video.
MrMetthias 1 year ago
my friend is like a huge fan of him, like she quotes his songs, anyways even tho his music is not my style i never forgot watching him sing imagine on idol
like he just sang it beautifully
Tattiana2020 1 year ago
This isn't just a memorable performance; it's now forever a part of Idol history. Amazing. !
cndwindy 1 year ago
Beautiful!
CeeCee4CB 1 year ago
This is my favorite AI performance of all time!!!!
hnyswtypie 1 year ago
i am now imagining you singing with me david!!!!!!!
TheWilfred16 1 year ago
super
MsMARION03 1 year ago
this will always be the most beautiful American idol performance ever!!
bbgirl9089 1 year ago 3
I just had to come back and listen again. His voice just soothes my soul.
janeyre49 1 year ago 6
@janeyre49
me too!
gaz141 1 year ago
Contigo En La Distancia posted by r2rod2 has 330,204 views today. It's not on the front page, nor 2nd,3rd,4th page... where did I find it? I put the video on my playlists long time ago. you can find it by typing david's name and the title of the song. I had 3 million+ views of David's Imagine but they removed it long time ago.
caser1210 1 year ago 13
David's Spanish video, Contigo En La Distancia had 329,662 views, very popular, gaining views. David is considering making Spanish album. Ai prod/execs thru You Tube does not want to put this video in the front page. no, no, no. It shows David being versatile and cross genre/cultural. David also sang at Selena's tribute and that's hidden, too. I put the exact number of views so you can see if they bring back the LOWER view videos.
baf0931 1 year ago 36
I just noticed today that there are TWO videos of this same Imagine version, one by davidarchuleta122890 and another by avenger444. Both are in around 160,000 views, one lower views than the other. In case they try the switch the video game with this song, I'm putting the user persons names to keep track. Have you wondered why some of Archuleta's videos haven't gotten enough views? HIDE the ones that's gaining views and bring in the lower views game. Noticed David's spanish videos gone ?
baf0931 1 year ago 61
If ai prods/exec really believed in true honest representation, then why do they need to continue manipulating archuleta's videos, removing high view ones and placing them to the back page, making sure cook's video are placed with lower of Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Archuleta. Why do they need to prop up Cook's image and still do in You Tube? 'cause Archuleta is still more popular.
baf0931 1 year ago 59
@baf0931 Alot of archuletas fans are young naive fools. Both are great regardless of who won and who is selling more these days. And you are quite wrong about who is more popular, cook have sold ALOT more albums. Just because you like the guy (archuleta) doesn't mean everything that isn't in favour of him is a conspiracy. Enjoy the great singer that he is and stop being delusional and stop making things up.
slashini 5 months ago
wow - at 17 David killed this song. And to hear him now after several years of his voice maturing will totally knock you off your feet. David's getting ready to turn 20 and we have soooooo much to look forward to - lots of great music with one of the greatest voices of our time :)
archuletiac 1 year ago 25
GREAT TALENT, BEAUTIFUL VOICE, !!!!!
marieuge 1 year ago 7
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Thanks!
mobugullu 1 year ago
David's imagine is memorable in his own style. I saw x-factor contestant sing Imagine recently and she didn't make me feel the emotion and passion of the song as David did with his performance here. David's music artistry is amazing. I can see why David's video like this one shot up to 3+million views after he sang in american idol. Amazing young artist.
LTDJA 1 year ago 40
his voice is amazing, even at 16
this was a nicely done cover
Trizayy 1 year ago
David is back in U.S. now performing at Fort Wayne, Indiana Saturday. David was in Singapore and Philippines for the second time doing album promotional concert tour Nov. 14 thru Nov. 17. We have him now so go to his concerts and enjoy. David is an awesome live performer.
caser1210 1 year ago 15
love this song especially who sang it... <3 <3
jonie511 1 year ago 2
i cried at dis when i saw it durnin da season. so did meh momma!
meggieboo91 1 year ago
amazing rendition
laughhard212 1 year ago
Video of David singing Imagine like this one had 3 million+ views, his Stand By Me had 5 million+ views, A Little Too Not Over You had 2 million+ views (more than 2 videos), David singing Beatles' The Long and Winding Road had million+ views, his Crush had 3 million+ views, 2 million+ views,(3 videos) and all were taken out long ago. They kept the lower view count in token memory.
iluf2351 1 year ago 8
he ruined a perfectly good song in my opinion....
robochicken39 1 year ago
@robochicken39 he's a good singer but..i agree with u there
TheAkBeats 1 year ago
@robochicken39 No he didnt.
tsgirl2008 1 year ago 2
@robochicken39 ur tripping seriouly....he made it way better
gatarharo 1 year ago
the first time i watched this, i bawled like a little girl.. im a dude..
MrMetthias 1 year ago
there are 15 people that are totaaally crazy
DanielaaParreira 1 year ago
One talented dude with a beautiful voice.
AnotherSillyG00se 1 year ago 5
no words...
bebexinhaMia 1 year ago
Heard imagine on the radio today, good song for September 11th
Bluu1Sky 1 year ago
i absolutely <33 this song! i sang this version for my talent show and it was just so...... moving. everybody was just in tears by thee end. i just lovee this version and song sooooo much! my all timee favoritee.
MiffyxBri216 1 year ago
He's so amazing. best idol singer ever.
chemicalenginerd 1 year ago
I love the way he squints his eyes, it makes it more dramatic lol. Anyways, David is an amazing singer and he's got a great career ahead of him.
jujimiyoki 1 year ago
What a talent. Love his voice.
And always found it funny how he looks like Ben Stiller's "son" in 'Meet The Fockers' !!
scottydog1407 1 year ago
@scottydog1407 Who is that ?
happyjay818 1 year ago
@happyjay818 - It's a character in the movie "Meet the Fockers".
scottydog1407 1 year ago
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@happyjay818 - It's a character in the movie "Meet the Fockers".
scottydog1407 1 year ago
@scottydog1407 Lol , i know that .
But what is his name in real life ?
happyjay818 1 year ago
@happyjay818 - Ray Santiago. I'm sure there'll be clips of him on youtube (in the movie).
scottydog1407 1 year ago
@scottydog1407 Hmm , alright . Thankyou :D
happyjay818 1 year ago
awesome !
mikeliux 1 year ago
Whether 100,000 or 3 million views, David's version is amazing. For their stupid reason, they removed the 3 million views Imagine video. Also the 5 million views of Stand By Me and many other high viewed videos of David Archuleta.
Check out David's new single, Something 'Bout Love" and buy in iTunes. David's second pop album comes out Oct. 5.
caser1210 1 year ago
baaaaaaaaaaaallaaaaaaaaaade origianal better ...
hahaseb 1 year ago
i didn't even know about this song until he sang it... and David Archuleta sang it beautifully. =D
princesssanz03 1 year ago 5
He's so incredible. His voice is sooo pure. This gave me goosebumps <3
hushlovehushx3 1 year ago 4
Everyone PLEASE VOTE for DAVID ARCHULETA in this years 2010 Teen Choice Awards!! HE is nominted for American Idol ALum & Fanatic Fans!! It is tough competition this year, so PLEASE VOTE EVERYDAY & TELL OTHERS TOO!! Let's do it for David!! EVERY VOTE COUNTS!! :D <3
loomonda18 1 year ago 3
taboye trop belle voix le gars en plus d'etre chauud xD
1994danyka 1 year ago
?boo
bobthebuilder2598 1 year ago
Amazing
moooni1984 1 year ago
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Everyone PLEASE VOTE for DAVID ARCHULETA in this years 2010 TCA!! He is nominated for American Idol Alum & Fanatic Fans!! PLEASE VOTE EVERYDAY!! & TELL OTHERS TOO! Let's do it for David! <3 :D EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!
loomonda18 1 year ago
i heard the song again couse of David.
thx
lesarchie 1 year ago
DAVID's new single hits iTunes on July 20th, guys!!!! I'm so ready for new music from him!
iluvdolls17 1 year ago 2
nice....
RonrondMoron 1 year ago
OMG!!!! David's book "Chords of Strength" is # 15 on the NY Times Bestsellers List ! I love it! Congratulations, David! Also, he sang at the White House the other day and his new single comes out next month! Can't wait!
iluvdolls17 1 year ago 8
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OMG!!!! David's book "Chords of Strength" is # 15 on the NY Times Bestsellers List ! I love it! Congratulations, David! Also, he sang at the White House the other day and his new single comes out next month! Can't wait!
iluvdolls17 1 year ago
David A. is a far better singer than John Lennon. What really pleases me though is the fact that David has re-arranged the song so as to leave out Lennon's atheist digs at religion This does David enormous credit and proves conclusively that you can be both religious and cool at the same time.
atticana 1 year ago
this was the beginning ai performance. Brings back memories. I remember the 3 million+ views of this Imagine that was yanked out long ago. Ai show needs to find better contestants like the Davids in next season. Simon's american x factor show might take off and maybe better talents can shine in that new show. People are getting tired of ai show. Key is to find good talent and how to help them shine
baf0931 1 year ago 6
amazing!!!
libradogerman 1 year ago
amo essa música, ele canta muito!!!!!!
very very beautiful! xD
Agdiinhaa 1 year ago
@coligagirl Yeah, biggest upset in the history of this show. It's okay though. He didn't need this show to make it big, as he was already on talent shows as a child, Star Search I believe? It's really hard to not compare this season's contestants with this guy, 'cause it's kind of a letdown.
mustangmom27 1 year ago
He's THE MOST AMAZING singer ever!! I love him soo damn much!! I can't explain how much!! He's the best!! I'm happy for him he ended 2nd cuz now he's got a better recorddeal! =)
BiggestArchieFan!!♥
Vanessaatjj 1 year ago 3
Love this song, love the John Lennon, David did him proud, I would say. He kept the sincerity of the song, and didn't make the meaning any less important. He's good. :)
Starrygirl287 1 year ago
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! :)
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skydancer1x 1 year ago 2
One of the best AI performances ever!! I Hope him al the best!
Annderss 1 year ago 2
Such unhappy fellow, warrior. Stop coming around to David's videos and leave negative remarks. Don't waste your precious time. Go listen to your favorite. You'll feel better and like yourself better.
I love to listen to David Archuleta. His singing touches my heart and spirit. I feel warm and fuzzy and smile comes to my face and stays.
Amazing voice.
baf0931 1 year ago 2
Religious people always fuck this song up because they want to sound politically correct. Dont skip lyrics
warrior152 1 year ago
@warrior152 he had to skip lyrics. they each are only given time to do part of a song. Have you not ever watched the show? Duhhhh...
AIfan18 1 year ago 2
David's next single is coming out sooooon! Can't wait!
iluvdolls17 1 year ago
this guy is so fantastic, good voice color, and powerful singing
msejun 1 year ago 3
da best.whoooooooooooooooooo
cronus221 1 year ago
just performed it again tonight
kikki5183 1 year ago
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This is still my favorite performance by anyone on the show, ever.
gronew 1 year ago
This is still my favorite performance by anyone on the show, ever.
gronew 1 year ago 4
american idol and the contestants have suffered since this season. i haven't heard a SINGLE person on american idol with an AMAZING voice since david archuleta. what were the american idol producers THINKING when they had the auditions? that is one of the reasons idol is ending next year. i sure do hope that they put all 10 seasons on DVD because i will definitely buy them! and i'll watch david archuleta's performances ALL day long!!!!! lol
doubleDdog09 1 year ago
David's performing again on Idol this week! :)
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abeleejames 1 year ago
Brian5475E,
That fetus you are talking about can kick any adult singers' butt. Watch your mouth!
Do you know actually how many people including young people who didn't know about the song paid attention to this song because of his revival of the song? As Lennon's wife said, you should be thanking to David.
abeleejames 1 year ago 165
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Good voice , But don't fuck with the song. It's perfect already. We don't need some fetus to go fuck with it.
Brian5475E 1 year ago
how old are you? are you sure your not a fetus? I dont think your brain has develop. he could only sing 90 seconds of it, duh. He chose a song to sing and it was Imagine, thats all, He wasnt trying to change the world. get over yourself. Geez
Fairangel13 1 year ago
After hearing him sing for the phone interview, Utah tv station asked him to sing this song. You can find the video probably in Related Video section called D.A. Imagine - Good Thing Utah. David was 13 yrs old then and sang the whole song.
iluf2351 1 year ago