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"David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 01-30-08 at 01:03 PM
LAST EDITED ON 01-30-08 AT 01:30 PM (EST)

So last year, I picked Chris Sligh as my early favorite when he blew me away with the Seal song. This year, David Cook is my early fave. Did you see his audition last night? It was one of those times when I was annoyed at the judges for stopping him before he'd finished the song - even before he got to the chorus.

I like that he has a great voice and leans toward the rocker side of things. Could be another Daughtry...

Check out MJ's Big Blog for more information - although if you go, you will see spoilers.

Anyone else impressed?

Edited to add a link to his audition.

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"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Ahtumbreez on 01-30-08 at 02:27 PM
He said last night he was from Tulsa, so with him and Alaina I have 2 Okie's to cheer for.


Agman took me to the islands

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 01-30-08 at 02:43 PM
That's interesting. I read somewhere that he is from Missouri.


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Snidget on 01-30-08 at 02:56 PM
His My Space lists Tulsa OK.

http://www.myspace.com/drcook

Don't know which is correct, or if there has been any recent move.


Agman's like a brother, Your best friend forever, Making the sigs, the sigs that you like.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Ahtumbreez on 02-04-08 at 05:44 PM
I was going off what he actually said on the show. Regardless, I still like him.


Agman took me to the islands

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by LostAddict on 01-30-08 at 03:16 PM
I think he's originally from Missouri, but now lives in Tulsa.

My only problem with last night's audition was that I felt he was singing just a little TOO slow.

He's definitely one of my favorites right now. I always like having an Okie to root for.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by agman on 01-30-08 at 03:25 PM

I agree with you Corvis, I thought he was very good and I hope
he does well this year.


A snidget original

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 01-31-08 at 11:37 AM
I liked him.

"Could be another Daughtry..."

no such thing.


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by mindy23 on 02-20-08 at 09:38 AM


Thought he was GAAAAAREEAAAAAAAAAT last night. BUT, he'll have to compete mightly with the Aussie, and the dread locks not to mention little David Archuletta, whom has more charisma than almost any idol audioneer before! But, I do think he'll go far. He's got a great voice, and even if he doesn't make the top 5 or so, I think he'll have a career-somewhere....


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 03-05-08 at 09:19 AM
Finally David delivers on the potential we saw at his first audition. That was truly making a song your own. Rocking out to Lionel Richie? Amazing.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by mindy23 on 03-05-08 at 09:24 AM
Ok, David C, YOU WON ME OVER!!! You are my one and only from now on, unless you do something horribly horrible (??) to throw this competition to the wolves, as some of your other competitors have done (in my eyes)!
Lionel Richie would have been PROUD, as most of us were, last night, when you came out and DID YOUR THANG!

You are a true talent, and proved last night that you can truly be the one to beat!! Keep on doing what you do best, and you may just take this whole show!!!!! LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOOOOOOOVED IT!!!!

Did I say I loved it??

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bullzeye on 03-05-08 at 04:03 PM
Count me in as a fan as well. I have liked him from the start and thought he was incredible last night. Also nice to see he has checked a bit of his attitude at the door as the contest progresses.


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"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by CattyChat on 03-05-08 at 10:07 AM
Hey, someone else who liked Chris Sligh. While Sligh lost it quickly during the competition, I actually bought his CD last year and LOVED it. I am never thrilled by the winners of AI, but there have definitely been some good finds through the process.

I do like David Cook. He is in my top 3-4. His performance last night was his best, by far. I think he lacks a little in the charisma department, but he makes a competent front man for a band.

I hope he hangs in and gets a record deal, so I can add him to my very eclectic music collection. He's going to be compared too closely to Chris Daughtry, which I think will hurt him. Daughtry will be a tough act to beat and try to break out of the shadow of.



"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by LostAddict on 03-05-08 at 04:39 PM
I am SOO glad that he rocked it last night! Awsome rendition of "Hello."

I agree in the Charisma department. I liked him better with the pink faux hawk. Even though it wasn't my favorite hair, it stood out, which he needs to do. (That and for the first 6 weeks I identify people by their hair)

I hope he breaks away from the Chris Daughtry comparison. I think he could be more of a soloist where as Daughtry has became a band guy. We'll just have to see.

I really hope David C. keeps pulling of his rendition of songs. It could get very very interesting.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by agman on 03-05-08 at 06:48 PM
Personally, I thought David had by far the best performance last night!



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"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Ahtumbreez on 03-06-08 at 05:17 PM
Nope, my Jasonbaby did. But Cook was a close second


Agman took me to the islands

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 03-07-08 at 09:58 AM
I agree with Tummy.

If David keeps up with performances like turning "Hello" into a listenable song, he'll win me over. I could possibly become a fan and maybe start looking past the icky.


another JSlice masterpiece

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 03-14-08 at 10:53 PM
He has already won me over. What an awesome version of "Hello". Not only was his voice great but the way he looked into the camera with his sweet smile made it even better. He has a sexy and confident rock edge to him which just makes me melt. Anyone else agree?
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by zazzy on 03-15-08 at 06:33 PM
Here's a recap video on AI performances and an extra nice bit on David Cook:

http://tinyurl.com/233o87

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 03-26-08 at 07:54 AM
okay! okay! I give. *throws hands up*
Last night's "Billie Jean" just about blew me out of my socks.


I'm still not Daughtryfied though.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 03-26-08 at 08:44 AM
Welcome to the darkside Glowie. *wink*

He has now moved to #3 of my alltime favorite contestants. #1 being Daughtry of course and #2 being Bo. Mmmmmm, Bo....


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"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 03-26-08 at 10:05 AM
It'd be #4 for me... IF he works his way in there.


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 05-08-08 at 11:37 AM
just to update my quote up there, he has not worked his way into my favorites (not even close). Though Jason may very well have.


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by nailbone on 05-08-08 at 11:58 AM
I'm with you on all three of those, but I do have Jason as one of my faves.


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 05-08-08 at 12:25 PM
four. Bucky and Chris share a siggy.

Bo, Bucky, Chris, probablyJason, Michael.

Honestly, I'd say Carrie, Kelly, Chris Richardson, Ace Young, Elliot Yamin and I could probably go on and on here, would come well before Cookie for me.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by memzoo48 on 03-27-08 at 08:52 PM
>He has now moved to #3
>of my alltime favorite contestants.
> #1 being Daughtry of
>course and #2 being Bo.
> Mmmmmm, Bo....
>

I like how you think! Those are some of my top contestants, too.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by byoffer on 03-26-08 at 11:16 AM
David is my favourite.

I like that he is taking the crappy songs they give them and finding newer versions of them. Even if his Billie Jean was modelled on someone else's, it was still way better than just doing karaoke of the original.

To me this shows that he is modern with his musical tastes. I don't think too many of the others can say that. Some great singers, but if they can't get modern then do we care? (hello? Taylor Hicks? Are you out there??)

The guy who won Canadian Idol last year, Brian Melo, was great at having a more modern alternative sound that certainly better suits my musical tastes than a lot of the other tripe.

Here is a youtube of Brian doing Karma Police, which certainly went over well on Canadian Idol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jat_Q1t2G3A&feature=related


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by mindy23 on 03-26-08 at 01:08 PM
Totally agree. He just keeps getting better every week! He delivers, clean, clear, precise, and right on the money, every. single. time!
As far as him being a nerd-so what? I play in a band where our bass guitarist is a computer whiz-kid, loves Shakespear, loves acting in old '30's-type plays, but when he's on that guitar, LOOK OUT! HE ROCKS!

What you do in your spare time does not (always) effect who you are in your musical life. I could care less if David beads bracelets for the women at the old folks homes-would love it if he did! He just knows what to do on that stage, and even if he doesn't win (because he isn't as pretty as Jason, or as 'cutsie' as Archuletta), he is going to be up there with Daultry, no doubt! NO DOUBT!

Most original Idol, ever, IMHO. But I didn't watch the first season, so I could have missed something.....doubt it though, because except for Kelly, I'm not seeing much of anyone else from there going anywhere.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by agman on 03-26-08 at 04:26 PM

I think he's much better than anyone from last season. I also think he's has more ability than anyone else this year. I can't believe the way he did Billie Jean last night. I'll bet he could take "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" and make it great....


okay, well maybe not "twinkle twinkle little star" but you get the point

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by zazzy on 03-26-08 at 06:33 PM
I am enjoying David C but he is mimic-ing alternate arrangements of well known songs. Yes, he is doing it well.

As for original, Blake from last season was the one who actually revised the music himself--remember You Give Love A Bad Name?

I think Blake was more original while David C is refreshing. He serves up interesting versions that entertain us.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bullzeye on 03-27-08 at 03:07 PM
You took the words right out of my mouth. I thought Blake was extremely creative last year as well. I really do like David Cook, but not certain if I like him as much as I liked Blake last year.


An Agman!

I lvoed me some Blake!

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 03-26-08 at 06:54 PM
I agree with you 110%. He is my favorite this year too. He has great stage presence and knows how to work each song to make it his own. His devilish smile and nice eyes certainly woo me when he is singing into the camera. If he were to record an album of past hits like "Hello" and "Billy Jean" in his rocker way, I would so buy it. He is now the one to beat I think. Hopefully my voting for a half hour straight will help keep him safe. DAVID ROCKS!
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 03-27-08 at 09:26 AM
I agree with others who have said he isn't original in the way Blake was on the show. However, Cook is only second Idol whose album I think I might actually buy. (Daughtry was the first.) I would love to have his versions of Hello and Billie Jean.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by zazzy on 03-27-08 at 11:07 AM
You can get both of those songs, full length versions, on itunes!

Just search for "American Idol studio" and it brings up all of the studio recordings.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 03-27-08 at 12:11 PM
Well, you see, I'm old. And I haven't quite caught up with this whole i-tunes things. I really ought to check it out, I suppose.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by zazzy on 03-27-08 at 01:55 PM
Corvis--it's really easy. You don't need an ipod at all:

1. download itunes software--IIRC this does not take long

2. create an account

3. start perusing the "itunes store"--search for your favs, look at the top songs, albums, or movies or audio books lists, etc. There is even free stuff!

4. when you find a song you want, just select "buy the song" and in seconds itunes adds it to the itunes file on your computer

5. you can then listen to it on your computer or burn a cd (or xfer it to an ipod/iphone,etc.).

itunes even has a "burn a cd" button on the bottom right hand side of the screen so making a cd is really easy!

You can make lists of the songs in any order you want on a cd and then burn them--I like to make a new cd for a car trip.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by byoffer on 03-27-08 at 01:57 PM
You can find i-tunes on that interweb thingie.


Don't be old! Don't be askeerd!!

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 03-28-08 at 01:51 PM
David's Analog Heart sounds pretty good.


another JSlice masterpiece

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by zazzy on 03-28-08 at 04:20 PM
Thanks, Glowie! This is one reason I like AI and love the internet! How else would we know David C without AI? Do you have a fav yet from this album?
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 04-02-08 at 12:12 PM
This kind of thing is exactly why I can't give up on this awful show.

I don't have a favorite from his album. All I've heard are the samples. Perhaps I will purchase it tonight and let you know tomorrow.


another JSlice masterpiece

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 04-04-08 at 07:03 AM
"Do you have a fav yet from this album?"

"Silver"

"David gets emotional"
Posted by Glow on 04-04-08 at 12:22 PM
here ya go, bole:


another JSlice masterpiece

"RE: David gets emotional"
Posted by bole on 04-04-08 at 09:44 PM
thanks Glow. now i'm going to get teary all over again. he's so sweet.
"David is a thief"
Posted by Ricky on 04-04-08 at 11:59 PM
People magazine had an article this week about how the judges think David's versions of the songs are original, but really he's "borrowed" them from others...


Lionel Richie's "Hello" - he stole from Incubus
Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" - he stole from Luke McPherson (Doxology)
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" - he stole from Chris Cornell

After he got caught he finally gave Chris Cornell credit - but none of the others.


Hope Monger

"No, he's not"
Posted by nailbone on 04-05-08 at 06:02 PM
In his interview/package this week, he acknowledged each one of those.



"RE: No, he's not"
Posted by Corvis on 04-06-08 at 06:36 PM
And the Billie Jean week, Ryan actually referred to it as the Chris Cornell version before David sang.

"RE: David is a thief"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 04-07-08 at 02:46 PM
Dude, did you watch last weeks show? He gave credit to the other artists and the only song he did his own arrangement for was last weeks show. He said that. Obviously you are not a David fan. Shame really.


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"RE: David is a thief"
Posted by Ricky on 04-08-08 at 04:50 PM
Shame on David. He gave credit to the artists he stole from AFTER he got caught. He'll make the Top 5, but cheaters never win.


Hope Monger

"RE: David is a thief"
Posted by Corvis on 04-08-08 at 05:05 PM
Oh, Ricky. My eyes are rolling in your general direction, my friend.

As Magnolia said, clearly not a David fan.

"RE: David is a thief"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 04-09-08 at 09:48 AM
Ok Ricky I'll bite. With your logic then shouldn't every contestant from every season have said before they sang the song whether its the original or a remake from someone else???? It's done every year and every year the viewers know its not an original arrangement unless the contestant tells us it is. David never claimed he arranged those songs. Screaming David's a cheater is just silly.


My future Rockers! Twins Blog

"Agree totally..."
Posted by singer on 04-09-08 at 03:17 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-09-08 AT 03:18 PM (EST)

Most of the songs are covers; that's how this competition goes. The trick is being able to sing well and being able to chose the right song "to cover."

The boy has got mad skills and I predict that he'll make the top 3. I don't know if he can beat the 2 Davids for the top 2 spots, because the judges want a 2 Davids Finale, or so they hinted on Larry King Live Monday night.

Regardless of how things go for Cook, he will most definitely end up with a record deal somewhere.

I really like him.

--Singer

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Wasabi on 04-14-08 at 04:56 PM
I know some people were wondering what AC on David's guitar stands for. I just read that it is for his brother Adam who's battling brain cancer. They are planning a special trip for him to come to a taping of American idol.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 04-15-08 at 02:14 PM
yes, i've read the same about the initials and his brother's condition. here is a link that someone told me about. it is a video of adam leaving the airport to go see david on american idol.


http://mywabashvalley. com/content/fulltext/?cid=9343

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 04-15-08 at 10:53 PM
WOW!!! David's version of "Always Be My Baby" was awesome. It was so beautifully sung. He just took my breath away. Then when he started to cry, I was just about to melt. He seems so genuine and sincere and not afraid to show emotions. It was also nice that his brother (seated behind Paula and next to Teri Hatcher) could see him performing live. It was just a wonderful night for both of them I'm sure. I just love him.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Seegers6 on 04-17-08 at 05:58 PM
Here is another article explaining why the trip for Adam's brother was so special.

http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_106234025.html

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by crs3192 on 04-21-08 at 09:13 PM
It is for both his brothers. Adam and... I can't remember the other name.

I LOVE David!! He got me hooked on "Always Be My Baby". He could totally sell millions of CDs.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 04-22-08 at 12:39 PM
His other brother is Andrew. Actually, I started to like him at the very first audition singing Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer". He than had me at "Hello" and now I'm a devoted cookie fan and voter.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 04-22-08 at 03:12 PM
David's "Analog Heart" has been pulled from amazon.

interesting


"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Steph_Fan on 05-08-08 at 11:28 AM
This is my first time watching a full season of AI (saw parts of 5 and 6), and I have become a huge DC fan. I just adore him. I've seen some talk around various sites with people debating whether or not it would be good for David to win it all - or if a second place finish would be better, given potentially additional opportunities for creativity. What do you all think? As far as I can tell, this hasn't been discussed in this thread.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by nailbone on 05-08-08 at 12:01 PM
Most people think that to win AI would be death for a rocker like DC, because of the crappy sappy finale song and stuff like it that he'd have to sing. Finishing second or below has turned out OK for most of the contestants, and some of them have done better than some of the winners.



"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Steph_Fan on 05-12-08 at 09:56 PM
In the new TV Guide with the final 3 on the cover, he says he does want to win, out of pride and respect for all the other contestants. So I guess that answers my question!
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 05-08-08 at 11:38 AM
I can't possibly be the only one here who believes he is The Chosen One, can I?
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by nailbone on 05-08-08 at 11:57 AM
I think he's worked his way into that spot, but Archie was the original Chosen One, and Randy still treats him that way.



"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 05-08-08 at 12:37 PM
I think Archie is still the chosen one for the season.


My future Rockers!

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by citywitch on 05-08-08 at 05:36 PM
anyone outside of the mold ultimately doesn't stand a chance on AI - witness Jason Castro. I believe David Cook will end up #3 or #2 and will be the better for it. I think David A. is still The Chosen One and my only hope is that the judges & AI machine end up getting more than they bargained for in dealing with his dad.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Snidget on 05-08-08 at 06:06 PM
I think they were hoping Cook would make the top 4-5 at least because even without a win he's marketable.

I've believed Archuleta is TCO ever since Paula said something like every imperfection in his performance just proves how totally perfect he is. The carp that other idols get drawn and quartered for are just oh sooooo cute when he does them. *blech*

"Video od DC in hometown"
Posted by KScott on 05-09-08 at 01:28 PM
Here is a video of David at one of the radio stations in Kansas City this morning.

http://tinyurl.com/6fdbut

They are having a big parade for him as well as a free concert. I am 1 1/2 hours away and can't even get there to see him!!!! Dang it!!!!

Snidget rocks! Friday Night Lights Rules!

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!"

"Kansas City concert - video"
Posted by KScott on 05-09-08 at 03:50 PM
Here is the home town concert video and article from the KC Star.

Video

http://tinyurl.com/4863b8


Article

http://tinyurl.com/46vwcj

Snidget rocks! Friday Night Lights Rules!

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn... that was fun!"

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Glow on 05-13-08 at 10:04 AM
So. Are there three TVGuide covers? Or just the one?


such a freakin joke

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by bole on 05-13-08 at 12:03 PM
wow, where did you find that cover pic? its great. i didn't even know they'd be on the cover.
"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by jbug on 05-14-08 at 03:21 PM
Yea, we got our guide yesterday - this is for NEXT week! So one of these 3 will be gone.


Every day is Spring with Agman

"RE: David R. Cook's BIG ole HEAD"
Posted by batts on 05-13-08 at 09:33 PM
Uh ohhh... sorry everybody. Truly I am, but I am not really a David Cook fan.

Look at the size of that big a§§d head of his!

Oh, .... My, ... Gosh....

I always noticed how his forehead seemed to keep on going up up up...

... but when him and Ryan Seacrust were standing together, that's when I realized that something was dis-proportionately wrong. Maybe Ryan's head is just small, yeah, maybe that's it. Nope... Standing by ANYBODY... David Cook's head is like a big ballon, waiting to pop.
\ | /
BOOM
/ | \


/end of rant...

"RE: David R. Cook's BIG ole HEAD"
Posted by citywitch on 05-14-08 at 07:24 AM
that's funny...because i have ALWAYS thought Ryan Seacrests' head looks disproportionately small next to anyone else. just check it out next time

"RE: David R. Cook's BIG ole HEAD"
Posted by Glow on 05-14-08 at 01:44 PM
you're both right. That's why the two of them look SO ridiculous together.


"RE: David R. Cook's BIG ole HEAD"
Posted by agman on 05-14-08 at 03:04 PM
You're right, his head does seem large! Maybe that's what keeps him head and shoulders above his competition. BTW Ryan is a pin head, so it's hard to compare him to Ryan.



sculpted by Tribe

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Steph_Fan on 05-22-08 at 09:37 AM
Congrats to David! I'm really happy for him. I could tell he won as soon as Simon reversed his critiques and apologized for the previous night.

Well deserved! Can't wait for the album.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by Corvis on 05-23-08 at 10:52 AM
Woo hoo! Cook wins it!

So in my post up there from January I said he could be another Daughtry. I was wrong. I think he's better than Daughtry. More musically talented.

All of Daughtry's songs, which I love, sound similar. I think Cook will change it up from song to song. Can't wait to hear his first album.

"RE: David R. Cook"
Posted by memzoo48 on 05-26-08 at 10:00 PM
ITA, and I love Daughtry. I am so, so glad I downloaded Cook's songs each week. I don't think I could wait for his CD. I listen to him all the time!
"Cook on the Today Show 5/29"
Posted by nailbone on 05-30-08 at 11:52 AM
Sang that "Time of My Life" coronation song, and did a fine job.