Touch My Hand

Album: David Archuleta (2008)
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Songfacts®:

  • This love ballad was written by Steve Kipner, Steve McEwan and, Wayne Wilkins. 1960s Australian rocker Steve Kipner was a teen idol in his home country with his band Steve & The Board. He later became a successful songwriter penning a number of hits including "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John, "Hard Habit to Break" by Chicago and "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera. Former World Party guitarist Steve McEwan co-wrote Carrie Underwood's "Just a Dream." UK born songwriter and producer Wayne Wilkins has worked for a number of artists including Natasha Bedingfield ("I Wanna Have Your Babies," and "Single"), Keri Hilson ("Energy") and Michelle Williams ("We Break the Dawn").

Comments: 4

  • Kalyn from Whitesburg, Gayeah i agree he is sooooo hotter than Chris Brown
  • Ashleigh from ?????, MoNo offense but David is hotter than Chris Brown. No contest.
  • Mellisa from Kansas City, MoOh my gosh! love this song!!!! at first i was just totally in love with "crush" but then i got the cd and absoulutly love it. and they only hotter celebrity out there besides david is chris brown and he's hard to top so keep working david, your almost there!!1
  • Paige from West Lafayette, Inthis song is any girl's dream.... a famous teen hottie like davis archuleta, seeing the girl of his dreams in the audience, and just having to talk to her, to touch her hand, because if he doesnt, he will never get the chance again.
    ♥ archie
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