David Seville was created because 'Ross Bagdasarian' was too ethnic and too long to fit on a 45.The stage name 'David Seville' came from a city in Spain where Ross Bagdasarian, Sr." - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: I can't hear you the music's too loud. Love, Theodore." And it's got a nice picture of, uh.some pineapples? - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: "That looks nothing like Alvin." - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: "Hello, ugly little Alvin doll, that looks nothing like Alvin. ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: To "Dav." Let's see, it says, "Merry Christmas. Bye bye." - ( The Chipmunk Adventure)ĭave: Hey! That looks like my boys! - ( The Chipmunk Adventure)ĭave: I'm awake! I'm up! And I'm late! - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: Squirrels can't talk! - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: Yeah! Which only makes me want you out of my house that much more! It's creepy! Unnatural! Somewhat evil! - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: "On my presentation boards! You got me fired!!!" - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: Well, how's this: Pretend that I need the money and I hate my job and you're staying at my place, so you owe me! - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: Clam it, sudsy! - ( Alvin and the Chipmunks)ĭave: Theodore, that's not your side of the bed. Miller? I want Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, to meet me in Europe. 1958: " Witch Doctor" (Original Version).The following tracks are performed without The Chipmunks. At this time, in the late fifties and early sixties, Bagdasarian produced singles independent and even prior to his idea of Alvin and the Chipmunks. before the name was applied to the character. Irrational Buffoon's European Vacation - Clark Sevillewaldĭavid Seville was originally the stage name for Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.Bigger! - Dave Smith, Alvin Smith's father.Elementary, My Dear Simon - Detective Seville of Scotland Yard.Chipmunk Vice - Bartender at the Lavender Orchid.Dave is also stated to be an Eagle Scout in Kickin' It Old School, which gives additional insight into his character and experience. His kids especially Alvin still push his buttons. In the new era, Dave has to overcome his weakness with improving technology with the help of his boys, a notable difference from previous incarnations.
In the ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks series, Dave is once again portrayed as the caring father as in the 80s series. The career swap leaves no time for the boys to tour and less time for Dave to be involved as a father, but, as a result of uncertainties, Dave finally decides to formally adopt them and cement the idea that they are indeed family. By Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Dave changes careers and decides to become a music producer. When the chipmunks go overboard, he does everything he can to get them back. He tries taking advice from Simon to give them the chance to prove themselves, which turns out as a disaster. He talks about setting rules and seems to take more of a disciplined role. Dave is finally seen as more of a father in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. His role in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is minor since he is in the hospital for most of the film. By the end of the film, he finally claims that they are family. Throughout Alvin and the Chipmunks, he denies for most of the film that he is their father.
In " We're So Glad It's You," the boys tell him they aren't better without him.ĭave in the CGI / live-action films can seem more like their manager at times than a father. For instance, in The Chipmunks episode Dave's Wonderful Life, Dave believes that the boys are better without him, but their failures without him guiding and loving then become clear. The Chipmunks have to remind him sometimes that even though things are tough, they wouldn't be the same without him. Though he gets tested at times, Dave has always been a very loving and caring father. In the 80’s series, his fatherly side is shown more. Alvin would play up resulting in Dave's famous yell, " ALVIN!!!!" to which Alvin replies with " Okay!". He tries extremely hard to keep the group focused during performances but he always has the challenge to deal with such as getting them to practice and keeping them focused. David Seville, or Dave to his friends and the Chipmunks, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Chipmunks.īeginning in The Alvin Show series, Dave is seen as the boys' songwriter and producer with the ability to play the piano and guitar.
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