I can't believe that all these years later, he can bring me to tears as I watch his mom standing, eyes glued on her boy. I would have probably done the same thing if one of my sons had been on stage.
Cook's voice on this was sublime. I was really very surprised the first time I watched it. Had goosebumps and all that. The way he carressed those lyrics with that sweet tone in his voice? Ayayay, to die for.
He KILLED this performance. I remember not wanting to wait another week to hear him sing something else. He is definitely my favorite idol. I love Kelly and Carrie, but his voice really does things to me.
David Cook singing this song is like heaven. He brought tears to my eyes when I heard it the first time, and to date every time listen to this I have the same reaction. David's voice is incredible and I do not believe anyone anywhere could do it better!
I'd love to have full copies of every song David sun on AI on a CD... Have had the pleasure to see him twice in concert and not only is he very talented, he is so very humble and polite, just a real genuine person!
I absolutely love David's voice on this song. I had this on my dvd for a long time and watched it countless times. It's truly spectacular the way David can sing a love song like this and then be a real rocker on others.
This is one of my favorite songs. David got to sing as I ever never seen before. So, I'm still listenning and feeling this song, always asking to myself: Are you still the same guy? So, sweet, honest and brilliant? Kisses from so far Brazil, David!
I dont care what anyone says, his voice is the most amazing when he does ballads and softer songs...his raw talent just comes screaming through and shows how amazing he can actually be.
David that was the most amazing song I have ever heard and u just made it better if at all possible and it works for all of us mums and babies and sweethearts all over the world ! well done young man u have a big voice and talent go far love XX angie Brighton
Man! Every time I hear this song, I get goosebumps! Congrats to Simon for choosing such a great song! and Congrats to David for making it wonderful! David, you truly deserved to win! Even now almost 3 years later you are still the best! I love the new single "The Last Goodbye"! Cannot wait to hear you perform it tomorrow night on American Idol!
Can't believe I didn't remember this performance! As usual, it was amazing! Different from what we normally hear from him, but he nailed it too! Once again, it shows how versatile he is and that he can sing anything!!!
This song by David Cook gave me chills the first time I saw him sing this song on American Idol & I still get chills even today! David Cook is BRILLIANT & the BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER/AMERICANIDOL WINNER to EVER Grace the stage of American Idol!
David Cook Knocked this out of the park! Even after 2 1/2 years I love listening to David Cook's version of this! Too bad it had to be short! I wish they would let them sing the whole song.
I love David singing this song ...so so beautiful! As far as Randy's comment- He was their Rocker and RCA needs to remember that and let him show it when singles are released! He is an awesome ROCKER ass well as a breathtaking singer! Best Idol ever!
This performance was amazing. Just the tone and texture Cook used. Showed depth and talent. Will always be one of my favorite versions of this song. Beautiful!
Awesome David!!! To other commentators who compare David and Matt, i think both of them (David and Matt) have characteristic of their voice, their talented. That's why them sing same song with different music.
If the performance alone didn't put him over the top, you know full well every mother out there fell for the belated Mother's Day wishes. I know my wife just about melted at that point.
Beautiful voice like this should be on the Top of American Idol ever. Very talented David Cook. The girls must cry to hear this song and love hom more.
Best male performer on American Idol to date...and possibly ever!
Hmm don't th no we can skip adam lambert but I'm definitely with you when we say one of the best male performances
Agree 100%
@@rachelnuku3170 adam is definitely a performer hehe
2023 still listening to David Cook sing
This was one of my favorite performances of David's. Simon knows his stuff. The note at the end was amazing!!
I don't care what anyone says, this song won him American Idol.
gunjunky7520 no it wasnt this song...Always be my baby and more are better
I can't believe that all these years later, he can bring me to tears as I watch his mom standing, eyes glued on her boy. I would have probably done the same thing if one of my sons had been on stage.
He was so good. I'm still voting
Hard to believe how much time has passed since we all saw this. I'd forgotten how beautiful it is. And I love how proud David's mother is.
Cook's voice on this was sublime. I was really very surprised the first time I watched it. Had goosebumps and all that. The way he carressed those lyrics with that sweet tone in his voice? Ayayay, to die for.
He KILLED this performance. I remember not wanting to wait another week to hear him sing something else. He is definitely my favorite idol. I love Kelly and Carrie, but his voice really does things to me.
I think this is the best cover I have ever heard of this song.
My favorite American Idol
Winner !! Voted for him
as many times as I could!! Love this guy!! ❤️💙
Remains one of my all-time favorite performances of Idol history. David Cook is amazing 👍🎵🎸
I like David's version the BEST! I wish he would record this! I'd love to hear the full version...
One of the best Idols ever!
David Cook singing this song is like heaven. He brought tears to my eyes when I heard it the first time, and to date every time listen to this I have the same reaction. David's voice is incredible and I do not believe anyone anywhere could do it better!
I'd love to have full copies of every song David sun on AI on a CD... Have had the pleasure to see him twice in concert and not only is he very talented, he is so very humble and polite, just a real genuine person!
Suenee88 qdef
That voice,those eyes, that smile....Oh My Gosh!
I LOVE David Cook!! He still gives me goosebumps with this song!
Loved it then. Still love it today...
How can anyone watch this and not fall in love? 💞
David Cook can sing anything! that is real talent!!
Brings me to tears every single time.
I remember watching it as it aired and cried. Every time since, I've cried. Now in July 2017 I'm in tears AGAIN....geez!
Wish he could've sung the whole thing but what he did sing, he nailed. Great vocalist
I literally bawled the first time he sang this on American Idol and I still do! I love him
HIS VOICE GIVES ME CHILLS, HE'S SO GOOD :)
david cook is the real master of audience connection
Love these memories!! 9 yrs and thats my 4 ever Idol !!!!
I remember this night so well ! David Cook knocked this amazing classic out of the park. Beautiful
Since the group Journey's Steve Perry "The Voice", I haven't found a voice I get lost in. Until David Cook!
Gorgeous!!! The song and the man!!
He is the most underrated American Idol winner ever!
Wht a confident charismatic singer Cook is with a silky flowing voice that can sing every genre so well! This was one of the best AI seasons ever!
I absolutely love David's voice on this song. I had this on my dvd for a long time and watched it countless times. It's truly spectacular the way David can sing a love song like this and then be a real rocker on others.
Hard to believe it was so long ago. Arrangement and delivery, top notch. A real ace!
The best American Idol ever. I been watching from day one. And for sure Kelly Clarkson
omg! he gives me goosebumps!! beautiful!!
I remember watching this live 2 years ago. David Cook had an amazing falsetto. I wonder why he didn't become too famous after Idol.
This is one of my favorite songs. David got to sing as I ever never seen before. So, I'm still listenning and feeling this song, always asking to myself: Are you still the same guy? So, sweet, honest and brilliant? Kisses from so far Brazil, David!
I dont care what anyone says, his voice is the most amazing when he does ballads and softer songs...his raw talent just comes screaming through and shows how amazing he can actually be.
amazing Voice!! i never get tired of listening to ur music David Cook! i'm a great fan !
I replay that song once a while and it surprise me every time how beautiful David sing that song, and yes he have a prod mom
We should have seen a lot more of this man. Still makes my hair stand up.
2008 This was so good this is such of great signer, I have the shiver when he sing that song and tears
Nailed it!!! David, you rock!!
DavidCook!, was my BEST bet during his time!
David that was the most amazing song I have ever heard and u just made it better if at all possible and it works for all of us mums and babies and sweethearts all over the world ! well done young man u have a big voice and talent go far love XX angie Brighton
Man! Every time I hear this song, I get goosebumps! Congrats to Simon for choosing such a great song! and Congrats to David for making it wonderful! David, you truly deserved to win! Even now almost 3 years later you are still the best! I love the new single "The Last Goodbye"! Cannot wait to hear you perform it tomorrow night on American Idol!
omg...i LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW!! i cried when he sang this!! I love this!
Can't believe I didn't remember this performance! As usual, it was amazing! Different from what we normally hear from him, but he nailed it too! Once again, it shows how versatile he is and that he can sing anything!!!
love david so much....the way he laugh and smile... great performer he's totally awesome, one of the best singer in the world...
David Cook rules this song. Vocally, bringing it to a new level of awesome!
Absolutely astonishing. Even years later.
One of my favorite performances by David. Wish there was a full studio version.
This song by David Cook gave me chills the first time I saw him sing this song on American Idol & I still get chills even today! David Cook is BRILLIANT & the BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER/AMERICANIDOL WINNER to EVER Grace the stage of American Idol!
That still gives me the chills. I will ❤ him forever
I used to sing this song with a trio I was in. David’s version is insane. What a creative artist he is ❤❤
So beautiful i just cried a little
It just doesn't get any better than this... (sigh)
David Cook Knocked this out of the park! Even after 2 1/2 years I love listening to David Cook's version of this! Too bad it had to be short! I wish they would let them sing the whole song.
Simon did good on this recommendation. Of course, we knew David would knock it out of the park.
Beautiful. I still watch this on my DVR.
David Cook´s VOICE on this one is amazing!!!
Wow! Just WOW... AMAZING
He's still my fave cookie!🤣 He is forever my Idol!
I love Matt....sang it so easily nailed it...
David Cook did an amazing job on this one!!!
Beautiful, amazing voice!
This was an amazing performance! The vocals! Wow!
Joanie Blaker
I love his vibrato!
I love David singing this song ...so so beautiful! As far as Randy's comment- He was their Rocker and RCA needs to remember that and let him show it when singles are released! He is an awesome ROCKER ass well as a breathtaking singer! Best Idol ever!
damn, dude had/has talent. chills, more than a decade later
It was AWESOME!
Its crazy how inspiring this is....
ya matt is really the best unique voice, beautiful guy, high notes, incredible charm..love matt
My LORD! Goosebumps!
David slayed this!😮
He is the best if the best for me. Will always be a diehard fan.
This performance was amazing. Just the tone and texture Cook used. Showed depth and talent. Will always be one of my favorite versions of this song. Beautiful!
Awesome David!!!
To other commentators who compare David and Matt, i think both of them (David and Matt) have characteristic of their voice, their talented. That's why them sing same song with different music.
David Cook did a beautiful job with this song.
I thought this was an amazing original interpretation of this classic song. I wish i could have a single of the entire song. lol
I think you will love THE GREGORIAN version better but Alex Kreil's version is tops.
Thank you. I am going to listen to that right now.
Yes. They were good. however, David Cook to his "Rock Voice" and gentled the air.
I have been binging on Alex Kreil.
If the performance alone didn't put him over the top, you know full well every mother out there fell for the belated Mother's Day wishes. I know my wife just about melted at that point.
Wow! Impressive. Sang beautifully 👍🏼
I loved this version!! David did a great job!
i watched this 30 x! can't get enough!
Ah, I had to watch this video again to see and hear how it's REALLY done. :)
David Cook, the best then, now and forever.
i love how he made it his and did not try to sing it like anyone but his self.
How can David Cook sing a song like that? WOW!!! That is talent.
His brother was dying though this whole season yet DC still got out there and performed like crazy every week.
What an amazing voice!
Breathtaking ... even my goosebumps had goosebumps.
this guy could sing folk music and make it the best music in the world. everyone in this season was great but he really deserved it!!
brilliantly and beautifully sung! what an amazing voice
Simon is right, it Is the one of the best songs of all time
This is an absolutely beautiful performance.
i love you david cook!
Best vocals in the history of AI from both Davids. That was the greatest sing off battle ever!
no one can top this performance. David's amazing...
love David, & he does great on this !!!
Beautiful voice like this should be on the Top of American Idol ever. Very talented David Cook. The girls must cry to hear this song and love hom more.
David is amazing.. his voice is a gift... he can sing any type of song w equal awesomeness!! Randy "I want you to rock, yOure a ROCKER David"!!!