I never get tired watching this performance. To me, it has been one of the BEST in all American Idol History. Just love this guy! He made this song his own and more!
No one can be more inventive than David Cook!!! I just love his style and everything about him. He's like a teddy bear, huggable and adorable!!! A softie, too! This is indeed a high quality vid!
Fav ever. I remember before this performance I thought he was cocky and I didn't care for him much and then after this I became a huge fan and I still am 8 years later!
when it comes to charisma, david cook is unparalleled. only david looks you in the eye like that!!!! he values his audience that much, like you're the only one in the room with him...*melts*
I just saw him in Eugene, OR earlier this month. He's doing his Digital Vein Tour right now in support of his third post-Idol album. It was amazing to hear that voice of his in person.
2020 and still coming back to this performance. He is the best american idol. I love how he smiles and stares like you are the only person in the room. This is the first moment I knew hes gonna win AI. I just love all of his renditions. 😍😍😍
He really is amazing. I was able to see him perform live here in Liberty, Iraq. His voice is just as amazing live as you see it on TV or on his cd. He is easily the most talented male performer I've ever seen on American Idol.
it's always nice to go back to this.. because david litterly had me at hello.. he had my attention before that but i was sold... the day he did this and the rest is history... *sigh* :) will always always be a fan of this man. Love him.
Coming back to this again, still amazes me. Can't wait to hear new music from David Cook. I bought Cook's cover of Don't You Forget About Me on itunes. It's this year's boot song on Idol. I have it on constant replay.
this rankks as one of the sexiest cover of a song ever. david cook did not attract just women. he earned the praise of men as well. he is a true artist, not just some idol/hearthrob. IMO he was the greatest performer on stage, simply because he engaged with each listenner, each and everyone of his audience. and he was so emotionally connected to his songs you can't help but see his sensitive side and be moved by such amazing artist. and yes, sexy voice, but more than that,
Wow. I can't believe this performance took place 2 years ago tonight. SO much has happened since then...but this still sends shivers down my spine like the very first time I ever heard it. David Cook will ALWAYS be my Idol. NO ONE could EVER take his place.
I remember thinking: imagine a guy singing this to you? ahhh melted and became a fan since then... great song and arrangement, sooo glad he won :) And wishing him the best!!!!!
This one still is very special to me - Cook did an amazing and very surprising thing with this song. My fave idol ever and I listen to his music every day. Go check it out or even better, go buy some Cook music!!!
Will never forget seeing him sing this live (well on my TV, but you know what I mean). Thought I'd died n gone to heaven! :)) Still love it and the artist David Cook has become. He's the best there is.
I just told my husband that i am obsessed with David Cook. And he said, " It's ok." Hey, i can marry him. If only i am not the millionth line. :-) Love this guy and and his songs.
no, it's not on RUclips or anywhere else - because I did this the same year it was released by Lionel Richie - so that is many years ago...back before RUclips was even a thought in anybodies head. There was next to no difference between Lionel and myself. That's how good it sounded. It was fucking fantastically awesome. It blows this guys version away and comes back again to kick his ass 5 times over.
"I can see in your eyes. I can see in your smile. You're all I every wanted and my arms (etc...)(such as heart, eyes, and ears..Stop thinking what you just did :P) are open wide...." OMG I can't stop watching this clip. Is there any quit help line somewhere?
More then 4 years ago and. love David Cook's last album "This Loud Morning" No autotune, fake voice-overs or poppy sounds. Just David real voice and many different instruments
The past 2 seasons as well as the current season have just bored me to tears. I have to watch all of his videos just to remind me what a great season 7 was because he was on it. And someone dared sing this song this season? Can't compare to David...
I just had to tell you how much I admire you for giving both Davids props =) I'm utterly in love with Cook, haha, but Archuleta really has an amazing talent, his voice is pretty much flawless, and I think it's great when AI fans can love both!
Annnnd Debra Byrd listened to David ....and then said "Go now ..don't just sing it..Perform it!!" And David Cook has been PERFORMING every song since!!!
![Eleanor Rigby - David Cook [HQ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dlsE97oPJYc/mqdefault.jpg)
Loving this cover in 2023!!! Fan for life!!!!
I never get tired watching this performance. To me, it has been one of the BEST in all American Idol History. Just love this guy! He made this song his own and more!
wendy potter.i like lee dewyze.
I never do either. Got it off iTunes as soon as it came out. He left me longing for another verse lol more, more ❤️
Jj Lp David and Lee are both great. They are my favorite idol winners,and also Archie.
still having goosebumps listening to this in 2019 ❤️
You and I
2020!!!
2020 here!!!!
Already 2021& loving it!🎶
still love it in 2022
One of the best idol performances of all time.
Holy smokeshow 🔥🔥🔥🔥 this song did not get the recognition that it deserves. Way, way better than Always Be My Baby IMHO.
The single best thing I ever saw on this show.
Very underrated. This cover is very original and unique. What a choice he made.
No one can be more inventive than David Cook!!! I just love his style and everything about him. He's like a teddy bear, huggable and adorable!!! A softie, too! This is indeed a high quality vid!
Who is listening 2021 one of a great American Idol winner for me is David Cook.
Fav ever. I remember before this performance I thought he was cocky and I didn't care for him much and then after this I became a huge fan and I still am 8 years later!
Kelly Clarkson and David Cook are the two winners I think truly deserved it.
❤️ him so much! I am still a huge fan and he has been my favorite singer of all time since he took that stage
i agree
Samantha Angel I know what you mean =)
And Ruben Studdard!
Teresa50040 carrie underwood?
Thank god for David. He is one of the best singers ever!
Man... I can't help but wish that David Cook had come along in the mid to late 1980's. He would have been like a Bryan Adams
when it comes to charisma, david cook is unparalleled. only david looks you in the eye like that!!!! he values his audience that much, like you're the only one in the room with him...*melts*
The song that made me fall in love with David Cook!
David Cook has been touring and rockin worlds w his amazing talent! He is working on his #3 album now!
I just saw him in Eugene, OR earlier this month. He's doing his Digital Vein Tour right now in support of his third post-Idol album. It was amazing to hear that voice of his in person.
I love both versions of this song. That's the way to make a song your own.
Heartthrob city, best ever!!!
2020 and still coming back to this performance. He is the best american idol. I love how he smiles and stares like you are the only person in the room. This is the first moment I knew hes gonna win AI. I just love all of his renditions. 😍😍😍
David Cook is a Gift! Celebrating a DecadeOfCook !!
I miss those times......
It's been two years and this version still blows me away every time!
still get chills when I hear this. 😍😍😍
+Kristie Wilson me too!
3 years and here we are listening his cover over and over again!
This performances should have been sung on the big stage. Its was too great for the little stage.
Still loving this in 2020 !! He is amazing💞
He really is amazing. I was able to see him perform live here in Liberty, Iraq. His voice is just as amazing live as you see it on TV or on his cd. He is easily the most talented male performer I've ever seen on American Idol.
it's always nice to go back to this.. because david litterly had me at hello.. he had my attention before that but i was sold... the day he did this and the rest is history... *sigh* :) will always always be a fan of this man. Love him.
Its been 3 years and David Cook STILL blows me away!
I will never get tired of watching this video.
1:18 still gives me goosebumps to this day
This was the moment for me....you can't teach someone to emote with his voice the way he does. I love the last note!!
I was a goner on 70s week. his Hello version just sealed the deal with me. the rest is history.....I am a fan for eternity!!
Coming back to this again, still amazes me. Can't wait to hear new music from David Cook. I bought Cook's cover of Don't You Forget About Me on itunes. It's this year's boot song on Idol. I have it on constant replay.
I love his voice!
this rankks as one of the sexiest cover of a song ever. david cook did not attract just women. he earned the praise of men as well. he is a true artist, not just some idol/hearthrob. IMO he was the greatest performer on stage, simply because he engaged with each listenner, each and everyone of his audience. and he was so emotionally connected to his songs you can't help but see his sensitive side and be moved by such amazing artist. and yes, sexy voice, but more than that,
Wow. I can't believe this performance took place 2 years ago tonight. SO much has happened since then...but this still sends shivers down my spine like the very first time I ever heard it.
David Cook will ALWAYS be my Idol. NO ONE could EVER take his place.
I remember thinking: imagine a guy singing this to you? ahhh melted and became a fan since then... great song and arrangement, sooo glad he won :) And wishing him the best!!!!!
I will always remember this song He REALLY did have me at HELLO! What a fantastic rendition of this song!
the best cover
the sexiest performance in Idol history
Check out his cover of Man In the Box or Wicked Game!
Still watching this in 2023
This one still is very special to me - Cook did an amazing and very surprising thing with this song. My fave idol ever and I listen to his music every day. Go check it out or even better, go buy some Cook music!!!
I hope David starts touring again!!! I miss his concerts sooooo much!!!
I remember watching this performance and saying "He is going to win..."
Same! 😊
one of my favorites from him
I came back to this today and I can totally understand why teenage me fell so hard for this. xD (I was 13 then!!)
Will never forget seeing him sing this live (well on my TV, but you know what I mean). Thought I'd died n gone to heaven! :)) Still love it and the artist David Cook has become. He's the best there is.
great voice!! it's a big WOW!!!! how come ngangayun koh lang nalamn ang kantang to na rendition noi cook... he's incredibly good.
He made me love every song he sung on American idol 😍 I was so happy when he won. He deserved to have more success
I need a full length version of this, dammit.
+What-If Machine look up the studio version
love !!
@pwrprez You are definetly right.While all of my friends wanted David A,I KNEW Davd Cook was gunna win.He has an amazing voice.I love him.
That is how you make a song your own. I love that song in all it's classic form. I loved this version very much! great rock spin to it!
This is is the beginning of me falling in love with David Cook.
I just told my husband that i am obsessed with David Cook. And he said, " It's ok." Hey, i can marry him. If only i am not the millionth line. :-) Love this guy and and his songs.
he did this song SOOO well!! i love it SOOO much! i wish he would sing it again....=)
amazing performance, very moving, like the song so much better when he sings itt GREAT JOb. xx
still amazing
Absolutely Brilliant!
I liked him before, but when he performed this I thought THIS is the guy I'm voting for. Glad he won!
I was never into American Idol, but as soon as I saw this, I fell hard for him. He's fantastic.
I remember when he did this. At "I love you," I said to myself, "That kid is going all the way." Still my favorite Idol moment ever. :3
Phew, after Stefano's version, I just had to come back to listen to how it should be done... I feel better now.
Pure, raw sexiness - personified - the eyes OMG the eyes. IMHO
no, it's not on RUclips or anywhere else - because I did this the same year it was released by Lionel Richie - so that is many years ago...back before RUclips was even a thought in anybodies head.
There was next to no difference between Lionel and myself. That's how good it sounded. It was fucking fantastically awesome. It blows this guys version away and comes back again to kick his ass 5 times over.
"I can see in your eyes. I can see in your smile. You're all I every wanted and my arms (etc...)(such as heart, eyes, and ears..Stop thinking what you just did :P) are open wide...." OMG I can't stop watching this clip. Is there any quit help line somewhere?
Those eyes....
Holds up! He isn't given enough credit for this arrangement and the famous arrangement of Always Be My Baby.
Imagine having to follow that performance??!!! All the guys watching in the balcony were like, "Oh crap."
Decembre 2017 im here to hear his voice
He is so hot and charming.
Love the cute smile throughout.
He is the best without a doubt.
Nice to see this again in the future.
When I first watched this, I immediately knew he would win...and he actually did.
wow,amazing dave,
I love his version. so much.
More then 4 years ago and. love David Cook's last album "This Loud Morning" No autotune, fake voice-overs or poppy sounds. Just David real voice and many different instruments
Incredible.
LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!
The past 2 seasons as well as the current season have just bored me to tears. I have to watch all of his videos just to remind me what a great season 7 was because he was on it. And someone dared sing this song this season? Can't compare to David...
there are a few more I really like, but those two are definitely my favorites
all of his perfomance was perfect he is my idol
still watching this in 2017!!
the best idol so far... by a damn mile..
he's incredible.
Finally, someone turn the song I don't admire at all into something utterly HOT!!
amazing voice
Very good version!!!
My actual teenage heartthrob
I just had to tell you how much I admire you for giving both Davids props =) I'm utterly in love with Cook, haha, but Archuleta really has an amazing talent, his voice is pretty much flawless, and I think it's great when AI fans can love both!
Annnnd Debra Byrd listened to David ....and then said "Go now ..don't just sing it..Perform it!!" And David Cook has been PERFORMING every song since!!!
OMG I LOVE HIS SMILE AT 1:25 HE IS SO SEXY....
DAVID COOK YOU'RE THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL
Best performance on American Idol
the best IDOL ever :D one of my inspiration :D
god, he's so freakin cute!!! and this performance is 100% pure brilliance
i killed the replay button. :)
excellent. he deserves a better platform. via the 90s
God, I miss when Idol looked like this. It is so bad now, it's sad.
This is still the greatest cover ever
Daughtry and David Cook = best people ever on american idol
Bold Brave Brilliant..... Another cover he owns!