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Exclusive Preview #6 & #7

Exclusive Preview #6 & #7

Jul 9, 2012

A new week brings new exclusive previews from David’s upcoming album BEGIN.!

Listen to snippets of the songs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Everybody Hurts”, right here:

“Bridge Over Troubled Water”


“Everybody Hurts”


BEGIN. is set for release on August 7. Preorder the album now at DeseretBook.com, Walmart.com or Amazon.com.

If you missed the previous BEGIN. song snippets from last week, you can check them out below:

BEGIN. by Official David Archuleta

57 comments

  1. ds1no /

    Congratulations to David for making such timeless music. You are the Best! A fan for life, supporting you always!

  2. mariahmusicpassionite16 /

    Please someone tell me where i can get the FORevermore CD…As a David fan im begging lol. He’s my biggest idol and im constantly hearing people talk about how great it is. If someone could let me know I’d be eternitaly greatful

  3. mariahmusicpassionite16 /

    I agree. Davids voice really does touch peoples hearts. Ive been following him since his first audition on Idol and have been a devoted fan since. He’s one of the few singers out there who have truely stayed grounded and for that I am grateful. We need someone to look up to. He’s doing a great job. I love how he’s putting his own style into songs that mean alot to him yet still keeping some of the originality. That’s what singing is about. Thank you David. Hope you are having fun in the Phillipines. Side note: Robins right. “angel” is an amazing song and is perfect the way he did it.

  4. Robin Tuyen /

    David, you are born to do this. Your voice touches our heart deeply and won’t let go. I can’t describe how beautiful it is to hear “Angel”. Thanks so much for all the hard works to leave the fans with this precious gift. The BEGIN. buzz has been heard all the way from Viet Nam:
    http://vov.vn/Home/Me-man-voi-album-sap-phat-hanh-cua-David-be/20127/216391.vov

  5. syd-sf /

    David, I’ve run out of words to describe your amaziness! :)
    Thanks again!

  6. suzzyy123 /

    I am loving the orchestra on BOTW…one of my favorites & can’t wait to hear the whole song! This album is going to be phenomenal. Thanks much to David & team for the wonderful previews!

  7. RD6048 /

    David….loved your FOREVERMORE CD, and by the samples of the tunes on BEGIN, this could be as good or even better. I used to sing quite a bit in the past… & I really feel a connection to you and your music …it really reaches my soul. Thanks for being true to yourself and giving fans my age something more to really enjoy in today’s music which tends to be pretty generic.

    • mariahmusicpassionite16 /

      Please please tell me where I can get the forevermore cd

  8. Lovnangels /

    Thank you, David, Kari and OS team. The snippets are TANTALIZING. David, you sound incredible.

  9. Oh David. I have always loved your albums, but I believe this will be the best. Your voice is so outstanding. You have given your all and it shows. Thank you for thinking of us. I can’t wait for the full songs. I am wearing out my computer listening to these snippets. SO BEAUTIFUL…

  10. This may be David’s best album yet. He needs to do more of these “hurried” albums if it means less production and more of his gorgeous voice! Yes, Yes, Yes!!

  11. Shirley /

    Wow! What can I say except all these 7 snippets are AMAZING!!! Cant wait to hear the full songs. Thanks to Kari and David’s team for doing a great job in premiering the snippets and creating lots of buzz and excitement.

  12. Angela /

    Ok my weakness got the best of me and I listened to the snippets – even the 20 seconds of these songs are AMAZING! how does he do it? Be Still My Soul is beautiful, True Colors AMAZING and I already have tears in my eyes listening to ANGEL – I cant wait for BEGIN!!! HUGS Kari and David for sharing this with us. :)

  13. TrudyFOD /

    Wow…I can’t to hear “Everybody Hurts” – I love that song…and can’t wait to hear David’s version. This album is going to be amazing!!!

  14. Shanny in Australia /

    David truly is a prodigy! Kurt is truly awesome. These songs are going to be truly something special. I am in some kind of stupor and disbelief over how powerful this album is going to be. This is what David was born to do it seems – connect emotionally with music and send the message and emotion directly to the heart of the listener in an almost transcendant experience. I cannot believe I get to be one of the lucky ones who get to hear and know. It leaves me in awe. All my love and appreciation always. #DA2014

  15. erlindita /

    I’m so excited for this album to come out, after listening to these awesome snippets.

  16. rhoda247 /

    his version of Bridge Over Troubled Water is more beautiful and astounding than I expected… great job, David and his team!!! :)

  17. DorkAngel-GBW /

    I’m loving all the excitement for BEGIN. Hope it really blows up really big!

  18. Dee /

    Awesome! Incredible!! Magnificent!!! Out of this world powerful vocals! Just WOW!

    The only thing better than listening to these wonderful snippets and finally the entire album would be to hear you sing these songs LIVE!

    • Shanny in Australia /

      Oh my goodness – yes, can you imagine hearing David sing these live!? Wow! Oh I hope and pray I get to do exactly that someday!

  19. RaquelArchie93 /

    He’s AMAZING.He’s PERFECT.

    Thank you for the snippets!

    Can’t wait to BEGIN.!:D

  20. djafan /

    David, you leave me breathless with anticipation with every note on every snippet. You are incredible.

  21. blue123 /

    holy cow!

  22. JONaldrien /

    WOW!!!

  23. loisirvin /

    Thanks to Kurt for producing this and Shadow Mountain Label also. It took a lot of faith on David’s part to leave these treasures in your hands. Good work everyone behind the scene.

    • Shanny in Australia /

      Yes, I agree! :-) Thanks heaps to everyone involved with bringing us this beautiful gift!

  24. prd9601 /

    Love Love Love! Can not wait to Begin.

  25. Jana /

    Phenomenal! Love them BOTH! BOTW and EH. The music is so beautiful w/these two classics.! David, thank you so much for including EVERYBODY HURTS in your CD. The cascading orchestration gently supporting your BRILLIANT VOCALS..what a gorgeous combo. :)

  26. connie@toronto /

    Another amazing week to “BEGIN”. BOTW and EH snippets are another double whammy. Thank you David and team for all your gifts and making us excited to this album. :)

  27. skyangel /

    ONE WORD!!!!!!!! BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!! Eeeeeesh!!!! Killer vocals!!!

  28. djafanfromil /

    I just hope his team works on bigger promotions. Just tweeting is not enough. Still a lot of people don’t know about this upcoming album.

  29. noneetoj /

    I can’t help but to post another comment. My feeling is just indescribable right now all due to David’s version of BOTW. Its magnificent,beyond compare,unequaled version ever! It’s music that every person in this world will truly accept and love with no hesitation. It’s more than “awesomely amazing”.

  30. pikepss /

    These snippets make your heart explode in flames. David your singing is out of this world. Your a model of how these songs should be sung.

  31. Gwen /

    David, LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO ME. Sitting hear with tears falling. Happy happy ones for sure. You are the most beautiful singer I have ever ever heard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your hard work before you left.I hope you know how proud I am of you and how very much I love you.I am so blessed to be your fan.

    Thanks Kari, you are pretty special too.We love you. Those snippets are out of this world.

  32. Scott_NJ /

    WOW! BOTW is Stunning! and Everybody hurst sounds amazing! I’ve been waiting for these snippets! David sounds sooooo amazing on all of these songs! BEGIN. may be on repeat until 2014! lol nah, It’ll be all David’s Cd’s ! lol

  33. Scott_NJ /

    WOW! BOTW is Stunning! and Everybody hurst sounds amazing! I’ve been waiting for these snippets! David sounds sooooo amazing on all of these songs! BEGIN. may be on repeat until 2014! lol nah, It’ll be all David’s Cd’s ! lol

  34. Jonerz /

    GOOD GRIEF DAVID!!! What a powerful rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”! By the time you’ve led us to the other side of that “bridge” I’m quite sure you will have also calmed those troubled waters just by the sound of your voice! I’m throwing away my dinghy, clearly I won’t be needing it! :)

  35. Gmax4 /

    Do they give Grammy’s for cover albums? If not….this should be a first!!! David …this is truly a WORK OF HEART!!! I love every snippet!!
    I can feel each note ….and have the goosebumps to prove it!!

    You should feel so proud of yourself!!! Your fans can barely contain their excitement. Thank You Thank You Thank you David and your entire team. I am so grateful for all you have done to share your gift with your fans while you are away! This album is truly amazing and nothing short of EPIC. I hope you can feel our hearts …filled with love and appreciation! Bless you David!

  36. Maureen_abms /

    The orchestra in Bridge Over Troubled Water is magnificent! Something magical happens when David is accompanied by an orchestra! His vocals soar on this song. David was meant to sing this classic song! I already know that this will be one of my favorites on the album!

  37. sweetonda /

    I am in awe of what David accomplished is such a short time. These snippets are totally out of this world great!!! My how I love him! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  38. rubi_DA2014 /

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  39. noneetoj /

    These previews are truly amazing!! I jumped out of my seat when I saw preview 6 & 7 lol. So wonderful!

  40. Fira Archuleta /

    LOVE IT !!

  41. kimk /

    OMJ!!! WOW JUST WOW with the orchestra.. BEGIN WILL KILL ME!!
    David I love this all already!!!

  42. NorthCarolinaGirl-Marylee /

    These latest snippets are HEAVEN-SENT David! I knew you’d make me cry with Bridge Over Troubled Water..it’s just beautiful. Every time I hear your VOICE I know why no one else compares! You are truly one of a kind & I’m so blessed to by your fan.

    Thanks to ALL who are bringing us these snippets..means the world since we miss him so much & this truly helps to keep him close.

    BEGIN ♥

  43. ohhh goodness help us that we may survive until August, that wonderful month, finally comes….i can’t take his perfection anymore!!! LOL!! :D this is beautiful…

  44. polisharchiefan /

    When I was hearing these snippets I felt chills. Amazing snippets! Amazing voice! Amazing David! :) ♥ Thank youuu !!! :)

  45. iheartarchie /

    One word: EPIC!

  46. AnneMarieFOD /

    What a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning!! David has poured his heart and soul into this album and it sounds spectacular! Thank you David, Kari and team!!! Can’t wait until August 7th!!

  47. MaggieFOD /

    OHMYJOSH!!!! I’ve been wanting to hear “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and definitely can’t wait for the full song! Like pabuckie said: “David, you’re amazing!” This gets 15 hearts! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  48. funfee /

    Wow!!!! What a way to wake up on a Monday morning!!! I am so loving these snippets, just can’t wait for this album. Once again, THANK YOU DAVID!!!!

  49. rusharr /

    Wow wow!! OMJ! superowesome sounds..feel the surprise all the time! TQ Dave take care! :))

  50. Attwittsend /

    We all know what ODD is. Well I’ve got OSLD (Obsessive Snippet Listening Disorder) … can’t quit listening to all these lovely snippet gifts! Thank you David, Kari & team for helping us with the “Wait”! :) Looking forward to August 7th to BEGIN.

  51. Hazeleyd71(Michelle) /

    WOW WOW WOW! This Album is going to be SPECTACULAR!I’m loving every snippet. They are all so special and unique! I can’t wait for Aug 7th! Bridge Over Troubled Water is sooooo pretty, and Everybody Hurts is stunning. David is pouring his heart and soul into every single one of these songs! GAH!I’m just so grateful and thankful for all of these gifts! Thank you Kari :))

  52. His voice!! <3

  53. Heidijoy /

    Thanks David and Team for the double whammy. Loving waking up each day to beautiful new music and happy BEGIN. is now available at Amazon too!!

  54. pabuckie /

    David, you’re amazing! :)