David Archuleta – “Don’t Run Away” – First Listen! (AUDIO)

By On 02/04/2013 · 100 Comments · In American Idol, David Archuleta

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David Archuleta releases a new single called “Don’t Run Away from his upcoming album No Matter How Far, features a mix of new recorded material and previously unreleased U.S. tracks.

“Don’t Run Away” is the  the first single off of the album and was co-written by David and produced by British music producers David Sneddon and James Bauer-Mein.

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  • Quaribea

    I Enjoy that.  Yes, I enjoy that a lot.

    I see Archie as a new breed of artist who has broken out of the constraints of the old system and has found how, and who with, to make crap tons of money as well as keep his fans happy.  Kudos to him and to the modern moving and thinking people who are taking care of his business.

  • Kathy Hagan

    Why would I believe that you had your finger on the pulse of what happens in David’s world when I’m surely paying more attention than you are and wouldn’t try to guess? I hope they do make money. 

  • ohreli

    David sounds great, and I like the song….BUT…I hope this is not the lead single. For David to take off again like he did with “Crush,” then he needs a single that sounds both catchy AND unique…which is why “Crush” did as well as it did.  This song is catchy, but not unique. Its completely inoffensive, but,as Simon Cowell might have said on Idol: “I am not sure that I will remember this tomorrow”….

  • Larc

    I think the last thing David ever needed to record is any song that sounds the least bit bubblegum poppish, because that’s not where his voice really shines.  Something tells me it will get sorted out, though.  Maybe a boy went into a two-year Mormon mission, but a man will probably come out of it.  The right musical direction will hopefully be clear to him then.

  • hellomusicgirl

    Meh, I actually think it’s the other way around. The gigs in the Asia at the start of the 2012 (the tv show, the endorsements, private shows in Singapore) were serious bank to fund the two years he’s gone and fund the two albums he had already planned on releasing during that time. I don’t know what the breakeven cost on an independent album is but I think his will HOWEVER they do have to be paid for upfront. As for his father, I have no idea what that guy is up to and really don’t care. (The less I know, the better probably.)

    Yes, the albums are about keeping the existing fanbase satisfied while he’s gone so that he has a starting point when he returns but I don’t think they’re about making money to live on for these 2 years. Given the way David works, I think he had that taken care of before he left.

  • mmb

    The purpose of this album is not to have David “take off again”…he is still on his mission.  He isn’t available for promo, or interviews or anything at all. The single will be sent to AC radio and if they play it, great, if not, no problem.  Non xmas AC only songs rarely get any higher than the top 20 on that chart anyway, which is not a lot of spins.  The album is a gift to his existing fans to keep them interested while he is away. Hopefully they can make a little $$ too (but agree that Archie prolly socked away a lot of $$ before he left for his mission with his endorsements and concerts..thats why he made the Forbes list).  Anyway, I am impressed that his team planned so well for his absence.  They obviously want to keep his recording/performing career going.  Releasing some music here and there will keep him connected to his hardcore fans.  Very smart.

  • kayd23

    I agree that is is nice that the indie label Eone Music is tweeting about David’s new album on twitter. Jive was too busy going out of business as a record label to use twitter when David and other idols were with them. lol.

  • Heidijoy

    Nice to see the David has so many that still support him.  I’ve pre ordered the Album and am more than pleased to be getting a Whole Album while David is on a Mission with his Church.  We were lucky to hear a few songs at Christmas with David singing Spanish songs including  “The Prayer”  He is looking mighty Mature and sounding very good. 
    We have gotten so much more music than I anticipated when I heard his Announcement in SLC.  For that I’m grateful.
    I think for those that think he looks 12-15, I would recommend scanning down and watching  “This Christmas” that was posted down thread.   Sometimes he does look so young and then he gets on Stage to perform and there is a Profound difference.
    I appreciate all interest in David.  Some of you, I’ve seen for Five years now and some though seemingly negative show such dedication, I figure there definitely has been an Impact.
    One thing I admire about David besides his talent and he never puts others down.

  • durbesque

    Runaway runaway runaway over and over.  The don’ts get lost, as negatives usually do.  This song is 2 years old and I assume that David is over that stage, or will be by the time he gets back.  If he still can’t make adult lovesongs believable, there’s always the Inspirational stuff….nobody does it better. 

  • GRjourney1

    All I can say is I can’t get the song out of my head.  It may not be catchy to some, but it certainly is to me.  I don’t think there are many performers out there who can sing in as many languages as David.  He learned NA by listening to it on the flight to the Philippines.  The French on his Christmas album, he learned by calling a friend on the phone who knew French.  He picks it up really fast and those who know the language say his accent is impecible. His Latin Ave Maria is perfection and he sang The Prayer in Italian.  Have no idea how he learned that, but someone said it was a last minute addition.  He is amazingly talent in so many ways that it will be a travesty if he doesn’t make a good living from his music.

  • seldomused

    David’s voice sounds good (as always), but the song is just *okay*. 
    I understand it is a two-year old song, and I think it shows. 
    David has one of the best voices to come off Idol; here’s hoping the other songs on the album are more interesting. 

    “Broken” is a better song IMO.  Did David write Broken?

  • GRjourney1

    David wrote the music of Broken.  Someone else wrote the words.  Can’t remember his name.

  • sweetmusic

    The kid has been called a musical genius–by pros. I buy it. Sure he’s uncool. But he sings with real passion–and that translates into unique performances that thrill audiences. It’s why he has survived and flourished. His fan base is solid and real. It’ll grow old with him because they respond to his fervor. His concerts were packed, often sold out–not in arenas, true, but in fairly big theaters. And he’s huge in Asia–for the same reason.

  • sweetmusic

     David’s got a great voice–but that’s not what makes for his appeal. It’s his ability to interpret that moves people. It’s why, when he’s got great material, he excels. It’s also why his concerts sell out.

  • violet4ever

     Jon Hunt

  • violet4ever

    David was singing The Prayer in Italian and English and he had most of the Italian parts. Such a surprise and he sounded great.  The other songs he sang were in Spanish.

  • Heidijoy

    Yes, You are right Violet.  Hopefully the point I was making was understood.

  • sweetmusic

    David has always had a split appeal–mainly because of his musical sophistication. He’s the real deal–and that’s what makes him so unique. Most teen sensations are like Bieber–low on talent but with tons of charisma to compensate. David was a different kind of phenomenon from the start, huge on talent but with a dorky persona–which is why Jive didn’t know what to do with him. I think David himself was confused and needed time out to take stock and grow up. It’ll be interesting to watch how his career evolves. One thing is certain–he’s not disappearing, he’s here to stay. These latest albums tell us that much.

  • http://twitter.com/DorkAngel DorkAngel-GBW

     I think Bieber is talented. But yes, David is a bit of an enigma in that he’s phenomenally talented, young, good looks, (all the things Simon pointed out), but he doesn’t have nor wanted the personality to be a teen sensation/heartthrob. And even from T-Pain’s song, “Smoke” one can gather the Jive tried hard to mole him in that direction. Also the lyrics from “Who I Am” about riding around in a cab for 2 hours and not caring if Jeff Fenster was calling. I’m glad he held his grounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT19yb3wrh4

  • K May

    You really need to check out itunes. He has an array of other albums besides his 1st album that maybe you are not aware of. He has done it all. His versatility is evident of that. So check it out on itunes. You will be pleasantly surprised at all he has done and accomplished. He isn’t even in the states right now and won’t be until next year yet he still puts out an album. Leaving Jive Records was a great move on his part he is now with ‘Entertainment One’, an independent record label from Canada.

  • K May

    Here’s the reason.(short version) David left Jive Records, went to Philippines to do a mini series, (AND recorded an album there with Ivory Records not released here at the time entitled “Forevermore), came back recorded another album “Begin” (inspirational album), then left for Chile for a 2 year mission trip. Obviously, and to our delight, he also recorded other songs to have this new album coming out in March. He won’t be back until next year. The guy is phenomenal! Who does this? anyway, that’s where he’s been. So jump on board and buy the album cause we are always surprised by his talent.

  • K May

    Ok a little tired of explaining this SOOOO I will tell you to just go to itunes check out ALL the other albums he’s done since the 1st and also check out “Forevermore” on Amazon produced in the Philippines. This was my favorite album to date (love songs only David could sing). 

  • K May

    I agree with you. David is not and would not be a cookie cutter pop singer. He is too good for that. Auto-tuned…never. Now he is with a great team that gets him and his music. More Idols have dumped (and not the other way around) Jive because they do not do their job with there AI artists. So proud of Cook for leaving there. Kelly Clarkson hated it…now look at her. AI got smart for kicking Jive/RCA to the curb. 

  • K May

    I agree with the R&B baby…think he would agree too.

  • girlygirltoo

    Neither David Cook nor Kelly were with Jive. They were with RCA. And Kelly is still there.

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