That night Cook seemed larger than life to me. He's such a beautiful man, beautiful singer and beautiful performer. Being on stage for him just seems to come so naturally it has to be a God given talent. I love him and always will. No one else compares.
I remember watching this WISHING he'd make this remake and release it, it is simply amazing cover of U2, not many, if any, can accomplish that. 2019 and still following you David!
David Cook !! Guitarless... Grabs Ms Mic ... LOOKS INTO the LENS .... SLAYSSSS meeeeeee... Prowls the Stage ... into his Audience .... Incredible VOCALS!!! "Stick me w a Fork!!" #NobodyDoesItBetter (11 years STILL)
He is so darn GOOD and when he looks into the camera...oh my! I have always loved this song and I love it even more when David sings it!!! Never gets old!
back when i watched this i wasnt really too much of a U2 fan and i had not heard this song so i couldnt appreciate it that much. i mean it sounded great and i was for Cook all the way but i couldnt TRULY appreciate the performance. but i have become obsessed with the u2 song this last few weeks..and then i went back and listened to this version. cook DESERVED to win. amazing cover!
No matter what David sings, he's still one of, if not THE, best singer on American Idol EVER! He's got the voice, the performance, the looks... everything! So glad he won! :D ♥♥♥
i love him! i cant belive this was in 2007! it did not seem that long ago when i was watching this on tv. no other season compared to his. :) he is and always will be the best american idol winner
Right now it feels ridiculous that Randy even thought to say, "I think you could've done more." He made it his without tearing it to shreds and making it something it's not. I still adore this. David Cook is always. Always. The Man.
I BECAME A CHRIS RENE FAN....BUT WHEN I GO BACK AND LOOK AT THESE....I REMEMBER PICKING DAVID COOK FOR THE WIN....I TRIED TO GET OVER HIM...BUT I AM STILL IN LOVE WITH HIM.....SO GOOD...SO INTELLIGENT ...A MASTER OF ALL~XO MOST FAVORITE IDOL OF ALL TIME~
Such an amazing artist & performer. I love David Cook. I was so saddened when i heard of the loss of his brother adam. David seems like one of the nicest most sincere people you will every see. He deserved this soo much & i am so glad he won. I voted for him as did my sister & we rooted for him from the day he auditioned until the day he won!! xo
I love him so much :-) Best ever winner of American Idol. Just wonder what happen with the number of viewers? This song reached to a million plus views month after he won. Then now just less than 100k ? Has anyone or YT deleted those high rated videos of David Cook?
I've noticed that with David, you ether love what he does or hate it. Cuz he changes the song to be his own rather than follow the original, which personally I think is great! It shows more talent and makes him more original to me, but thats me.
thats exactly what i think!!!!!!!!! they are waaaay too perfect for each other.. i hope it happens.. either way, they would make a killer duet!!!!!!!!!!! =)
The look David got when Simon told him his performance was pheonomenal was priceless. Simon is like the hard-ass, in your face, old school, son of a bitch military father who never had a kind word to say, but when he slipped and let out a "good job" , ya got all warm and fuzzy inside. Cowell is THAT military dad whose affection all the Idols crave.
DAvid Cook is Fantastic! He was my pick from the get go. For once America got it right and Im soo glad. As for Bono,no comparison. Ya got to have the driving guitar that the Edge has going on. Not Davids fault here. DC IS HOT!! LOVE him to pcs
@swebright I totally loved this performance from David!!! I know they keep saying this years talent is best. But I agree I'd rather watch old idol clips especially David Cook's. I am a David Cook fan for life.
Can I just take this moment to say that I love his hair? Fuck, I love all of him, but his hair that night....I just wanted to run my hands through it. Oh...the song....yeah, that was amazing too.
Not everyone has the same interpretations of songs. These lyrics can easily lend themselves to optimism, a good singer will figure out how to interpret a song their own way and relate it to how they feel rather than try to falsely mimic someone else's sentiment. And some of the best singers in history didn't write a lot of their own songs. Frank Sinatra, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, some of their biggest hits were literally covers that became more iconic than the originals.
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Best season of American Idol. I'm not gonna lie! I still watch every performance on RUclips. Haha
I didn''t watch any one. I came here for accident.
This one and Season 2 are my all time favorites
agree
Same
That night Cook seemed larger than life to me. He's such a beautiful man, beautiful singer and beautiful performer. Being on stage for him just seems to come so naturally it has to be a God given talent. I love him and always will. No one else compares.
yes that night of the final he gave his BEST performances. He really did out perform Archuleta that day.
I remember watching this WISHING he'd make this remake and release it, it is simply amazing cover of U2, not many, if any, can accomplish that. 2019 and still following you David!
This guy has got the most awesome voice!!
Brilliant singer. I cannot understand why he is not on a higher "plateau".Phenomenal is right.
David Cook is my favourite Idol winner of all time. His voice is simply beautiful and the music he writes is from his heart.
David Cook !! Guitarless... Grabs Ms Mic ... LOOKS INTO the LENS .... SLAYSSSS meeeeeee... Prowls the Stage ... into his Audience .... Incredible VOCALS!!! "Stick me w a Fork!!" #NobodyDoesItBetter (11 years STILL)
This was the night and the song where I fell for David Cook. Over two years later and I still love the guy. Plus, he can really sing.
This is the best cover I've EVER heard from him. Its a perfect, soulful fit for him.
david did not just define what american idol was all about. he gave american idol its most defining moment. PHENOMENAL!
that shot at 1:30-1:34 is SO amazing. I think it's a big reason he won, he just LOOKS like the American Idol right there and people felt that way.
David Cook... ya won the AI Crown. and yOu own it! .yOu are the most versatile singer songwriter and musician ever!
I love this performance. Seeing him perform this back on the finale was what made me fall in love with the song.
He is so darn GOOD and when he looks into the camera...oh my! I have always loved this song and I love it even more when David sings it!!! Never gets old!
Always nice to come back to hear REAL talent, Love the voice and his emotions
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!
One of the best songs ever
i'm amazed!
I can't have enough of David Cook even after these years. :)
Four and half years later David Cook still affects me. He is my favorite singer. I just love his voice and his physical presence...so sexy.
One of the best reditions of this song!
I see this and know that he will be doing this for the rest of his life! Love this rendition of U2's classic song!
omg the man just oozes sexiness! especially finale week! wow! three great performances that night. loved DC then and love him even more now.
back when i watched this i wasnt really too much of a U2 fan and i had not heard this song so i couldnt appreciate it that much. i mean it sounded great and i was for Cook all the way but i couldnt TRULY appreciate the performance. but i have become obsessed with the u2 song this last few weeks..and then i went back and listened to this version. cook DESERVED to win. amazing cover!
Wow this was the finaly, probably filled with nerves from both David´s. Cook did an awesome job on this one!!! A huge fan of his VOICE!!!
David Cooked and rocked this 4 U2!!
One of my favorite performances from American Idol!
No matter what David sings, he's still one of, if not THE, best singer on American Idol EVER! He's got the voice, the performance, the looks... everything! So glad he won! :D ♥♥♥
I still can't get over the incredible tonality of this haunting performance.
First time hearing his verion,no wonder he’s the winner. GALING SOBRA
Whatever you think of David Cook, you have to LOVE his song choices!
this is why he is my favorite singer
DAVID COOK IS THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL EVERRRRRRRRRR
I could watch this on repeat till the end of time.
i love him! i cant belive this was in 2007! it did not seem that long ago when i was watching this on tv. no other season compared to his. :) he is and always will be the best american idol winner
This was featured on an American Idol cd of my sister's. Hearing it when I was younger brought a love for David Cook and U2. Will never forget it.
Amazing singer! - greetings from Philippines
love this performance! especially when he does that last note! amazing! love u cookie!
Right now it feels ridiculous that Randy even thought to say, "I think you could've done more." He made it his without tearing it to shreds and making it something it's not. I still adore this. David Cook is always. Always. The Man.
I BECAME A CHRIS RENE FAN....BUT WHEN I GO BACK AND LOOK AT THESE....I REMEMBER PICKING DAVID COOK FOR THE WIN....I TRIED TO GET OVER HIM...BUT I AM STILL IN LOVE WITH HIM.....SO GOOD...SO INTELLIGENT ...A MASTER OF ALL~XO MOST FAVORITE IDOL OF ALL TIME~
master of the stage, master of his craft. defines the word "idol" like no one does.
The guy is amazing. Period.
He's got it all I hope he uses it! I haven't heard a voice I liked in a L-O-N-G time and he has one and looks to go with it!
Such an amazing artist & performer. I love David Cook. I was so saddened when i heard of the loss of his brother adam. David seems like one of the nicest most sincere people you will every see. He deserved this soo much & i am so glad he won. I voted for him as did my sister & we rooted for him from the day he auditioned until the day he won!! xo
Best thing to come out of American Idol, by a mile.
David Cook wears that American Idol Crown w respect dignity and all the talent it could possibly represent! 3 years + and "Still"!
wow wow wow
David Cook, u r amazing!
he is great and u can she he is a natural,he is enjoying himself
This is how American Idols are supposed to be... that was the show's biggest moment.... when David came on and won. :)
Wow, he is great live! Now I understand why he won :)
The best of all the american idol...!!he really is.....
my god I never get sick of this.
are you kidding me this man is it
Wow, his voice is something spectacular.
Still today EVERYTIME I hear Bono sing this on the radio, I hear Davids version on top of the original one. That's how good he is.
I fell in love with him the first time I saw him. (:
amazing, beautiful voice, i couldn´t ask for more
5+ years and STILL!! David Cook rocks worlds with his mad vOcals!
it's my first time to watch this video...i can't believe that i miss this great performance..
i'm a u2 fan, and i gotta say, it's not too bad. good job david
My god, he's got a great voice! All of his covers are as good or better than the originals (my opinion) and that just pisses some people off.
very good, the best
I love him so much :-) Best ever winner of American Idol.
Just wonder what happen with the number of viewers? This song reached to a million plus views month after he won. Then now just less than 100k ? Has anyone or YT deleted those high rated videos of David Cook?
Best season and best winner.
the best idol so far.. by a damn mile the best...
0.39 - That note change, absolutely amazing.
WAW bravo artist
What an amazing performer. Love that man
David Rocks!
Epic! My favorite singer singing my favorite band....
i have kissed honey lips. felt the healing in my finger tips and it burned like fire, this burning desire... =) THE BEST SONG EVER..
i love this song. original and david cook version. he makes any song "cool."
The best cover ever! Love this!
he is the best american idol ever better than the previews and upcoming american idols
this is d best performance of DC during the competition...
Love this performer and his voice is awesome!
amazing!!!
my fav..David
I've noticed that with David, you ether love what he does or hate it. Cuz he changes the song to be his own rather than follow the original, which personally I think is great! It shows more talent and makes him more original to me, but thats me.
phenomenal performer, amazing artist
I like "The World I know" The most
even though that song was sung a long time ago it still touches my heart and as a fact i still haven't found what i looking for..
thats exactly what i think!!!!!!!!! they are waaaay too perfect for each other.. i hope it happens.. either way, they would make a killer duet!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Now i found what i'm looking for.. A Great Cover
Still freaking love this. Last seasin and this season pale in comparison.
he gives me goosebumps every time i hear him
Best American idol
The look David got when Simon told him his performance was pheonomenal was priceless. Simon is like the hard-ass, in your face, old school, son of a bitch military father who never had a kind word to say, but when he slipped and let out a "good job" , ya got all warm and fuzzy inside. Cowell is THAT military dad whose affection all the Idols crave.
i love cook :)
DAvid Cook is Fantastic! He was my pick from the get go. For once America got it right and Im soo glad. As for Bono,no comparison. Ya got to have the driving guitar that the Edge has going on. Not Davids fault here. DC IS HOT!! LOVE him to pcs
I SO AGREE!!!!
gives me chills
@swebright
I totally loved this performance from David!!! I know they keep saying this years talent is best. But I agree I'd rather watch old idol clips especially David Cook's. I am a David Cook fan for life.
Well said. Love the original.
@TheFly360 This is a great version of this song. I love U2 and David sang it very well and put his stamp on it!
Can I just take this moment to say that I love his hair? Fuck, I love all of him, but his hair that night....I just wanted to run my hands through it. Oh...the song....yeah, that was amazing too.
I love you.
much better than the original version... great singing
Np One can Beat my DAVID!!!
Not everyone has the same interpretations of songs. These lyrics can easily lend themselves to optimism, a good singer will figure out how to interpret a song their own way and relate it to how they feel rather than try to falsely mimic someone else's sentiment.
And some of the best singers in history didn't write a lot of their own songs. Frank Sinatra, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, some of their biggest hits were literally covers that became more iconic than the originals.
@Addicted2Muzic94 Around 30 years now. They went big in 1980.
Very credible version