David Cook Rocks the House on American Idol Comments (Page 2)
28 Comments
Kelli
March 28th, 2008 1:57 AM
David Cook is amazing! He has an amazing voice and is also a great performer. i love how he gets so into every song he performs. And he did credit Chris Cornell and Whitesnake with the versions he did. I found some other songs by him from his solo album he made prior to Idol. The album was called Analog Heart and from what i have heard of it....its very good.
Roumiana
March 27th, 2008 3:26 PM
He had me at "hello" ;-)
Shereeda
March 27th, 2008 8:32 AM
David Cook was the best last nights and the last few weeks... he's my fave since the auditions and this things about takin credit... he didnt and besides isnt that what all the contestants do? resing ppl's song? he just chooses the lesser known versions and he DOES credit the ppl
what should be noted is that he did rocked last nite more than Chris's version and the judges said he's brave because he is ..for choosing the version that was lesser known to a remarkable popular POP song so that was huge to an audience that has no idea of a varyin version that was BRAVE and BOLD ...and he probably helped Chris get more downloads..
DCfan
March 26th, 2008 10:41 PM
Just wanted to pop in and say that while David Cook's performance of the song was absolutely brilliant, credit for the arrangement of the song goes to and was credited to Chris Cornell. David simply added a phenomenal glory note that got even higher near the end of it, which I might add was mind blowing. But the arrangement most definitely belongs to Chris Cornell. Ryan credited the version before David's performance but I don't know that everyone picked up on it. After tonight's elimination they most certainly will though considering he made sure to give the him credit again today and apparently spoke with Chris Cornell who said he loved David's performance of it as well. Also saw that in an interview that EW did with Simon Cowell that the judges were also well aware of who's version he was singing and stated that regardless of the version, David performed it brilliantly and said something about making the other contestants look rather foolish. Ouch Simon, that was harsh! In an
AI Fan
March 26th, 2008 3:46 PM
When I saw the David Cook's Billy Jean again on Video at http://idol-mania.com/american-idol-fan I was impressed. Some are sparking a controversy that David C ripped off musician Chris Cornell's version.
Regardless David Cook was entertaining while David Archuleta's suck up to David Foster was just plain cheesy.
PR
March 26th, 2008 3:21 PM
David Cook original? I don't think so. He does have a good rock voice. However, how would originality even be a factor when he's just taking already remade versions of songs and copying those? It might look original to the untrained eye/ear but he's just copying copies (Chris Cornell last night and Whitesnake last week) . He has talent and there's no doubt about that. He had a good week but he's going to need a lot more to win this thing and he's going to have to do something other than copying copies to keep people interested. David Archuleta will probably still win because he has a proven talent and track record. Plus, being 17, he "hits closer to home" with the mainstream demographic of Idol viewers and VOTERS - IE teenagers.
Also, I've observed that the last one to sing for the night usually gets more praise if they do well because it's the last thing people remember. If he had sang that 2nd, for example, I don't think there would be so much fuss about it. Lastly, th
Lennon
March 26th, 2008 3:14 PM
He Never took credit. Plus it is a little different from Cornell's version. Plus he had to make it work in less than 1:40 mins. Great performer, terrific on camera, and handsome voice. Best of the night!
CC.com
March 26th, 2008 12:32 PM
Chris Cornells live rendition of this song can be seen on Chris's official site in the news section. It would probably be nice to properly reflect the song that was actually covered. It was Chris Cornells version of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".
Favourite Tv Program
March 26th, 2008 12:07 PM
his gamble was payoff.
Bouffe
March 26th, 2008 10:32 AM
Yep, Ryan did mention the version was from Chris Cornell. Right before he introduced David.
This performance was beyond the arrangement. The intensity with which David performed it, his voice that didn't falter, that high note that really took the song to another level... The arrangement was great, but what really made this performance so amazing was David.
V
March 26th, 2008 10:12 AM
Acutally, Seacrest introduced David Cook's performance by saying it was Cornell's version of the song. HARDLY taking credit for it.
Point blank......that was the most amazing performance I have ever seen on Idol. Check the high note that he holds FOREVER and then goes HIGHER from there! DAAAANG!!!
Anna
March 26th, 2008 9:20 AM
Davd cook was the best of the night by far!!!
He's amazingly talented!!
He deserves to win!
I <3 him!
Can't wait to buy his cd.
Addie Mills
March 26th, 2008 9:01 AM
David a is the best. Time for Jason to go.
Jenny
March 26th, 2008 8:40 AM
DAVID COOK IS AAAAAWSOME!!!!!!!!! Need I say more?
myia
March 26th, 2008 8:10 AM
he didnt take credit ryan stated it was chris cornells version when he introduced the song
Kathy Brown
March 26th, 2008 7:57 AM
Ha.....and a smug Michael Johns thought he had put all rockers in his pocket last night with finally his first decent song.......but did you see the look on his face on stage after DAVID COOK performed?????!!!!! Go David C!
David Archuleta sounds good, but I can't imagine sitting through an entire concert of just him. Yawn!
Brooke and Jason are terrific, but are currently being underrated. The rest can get off the show anytime.
kelly
March 26th, 2008 7:40 AM
He is walking talent. Who would you like to give credit to for his version of Hello to Other Kelly.
Wether he wins or not this guy will be going places
kelly horn
March 26th, 2008 7:29 AM
I admit David Cook did a great job, but not original. Check out Chris Cornells version. Sound familiar? I think taking credit for someone else's vision is fraud!
March 28th, 2008 1:57 AM
David Cook is amazing! He has an amazing voice and is also a great performer. i love how he gets so into every song he performs. And he did credit Chris Cornell and Whitesnake with the versions he did. I found some other songs by him from his solo album he made prior to Idol. The album was called Analog Heart and from what i have heard of it....its very good.
March 27th, 2008 3:26 PM
He had me at "hello" ;-)
March 27th, 2008 8:32 AM
David Cook was the best last nights and the last few weeks... he's my fave since the auditions and this things about takin credit... he didnt and besides isnt that what all the contestants do? resing ppl's song? he just chooses the lesser known versions and he DOES credit the ppl
what should be noted is that he did rocked last nite more than Chris's version and the judges said he's brave because he is ..for choosing the version that was lesser known to a remarkable popular POP song so that was huge to an audience that has no idea of a varyin version that was BRAVE and BOLD ...and he probably helped Chris get more downloads..
March 26th, 2008 10:41 PM
Just wanted to pop in and say that while David Cook's performance of the song was absolutely brilliant, credit for the arrangement of the song goes to and was credited to Chris Cornell. David simply added a phenomenal glory note that got even higher near the end of it, which I might add was mind blowing. But the arrangement most definitely belongs to Chris Cornell. Ryan credited the version before David's performance but I don't know that everyone picked up on it. After tonight's elimination they most certainly will though considering he made sure to give the him credit again today and apparently spoke with Chris Cornell who said he loved David's performance of it as well. Also saw that in an interview that EW did with Simon Cowell that the judges were also well aware of who's version he was singing and stated that regardless of the version, David performed it brilliantly and said something about making the other contestants look rather foolish. Ouch Simon, that was harsh! In an
March 26th, 2008 3:46 PM
When I saw the David Cook's Billy Jean again on Video at http://idol-mania.com/american-idol-fan I was impressed. Some are sparking a controversy that David C ripped off musician Chris Cornell's version.
Regardless David Cook was entertaining while David Archuleta's suck up to David Foster was just plain cheesy.
March 26th, 2008 3:21 PM
David Cook original? I don't think so. He does have a good rock voice. However, how would originality even be a factor when he's just taking already remade versions of songs and copying those? It might look original to the untrained eye/ear but he's just copying copies (Chris Cornell last night and Whitesnake last week) . He has talent and there's no doubt about that. He had a good week but he's going to need a lot more to win this thing and he's going to have to do something other than copying copies to keep people interested. David Archuleta will probably still win because he has a proven talent and track record. Plus, being 17, he "hits closer to home" with the mainstream demographic of Idol viewers and VOTERS - IE teenagers.
Also, I've observed that the last one to sing for the night usually gets more praise if they do well because it's the last thing people remember. If he had sang that 2nd, for example, I don't think there would be so much fuss about it. Lastly, th
March 26th, 2008 3:14 PM
He Never took credit. Plus it is a little different from Cornell's version. Plus he had to make it work in less than 1:40 mins. Great performer, terrific on camera, and handsome voice. Best of the night!
March 26th, 2008 12:32 PM
Chris Cornells live rendition of this song can be seen on Chris's official site in the news section. It would probably be nice to properly reflect the song that was actually covered. It was Chris Cornells version of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".
March 26th, 2008 12:07 PM
his gamble was payoff.
March 26th, 2008 10:32 AM
Yep, Ryan did mention the version was from Chris Cornell. Right before he introduced David.
This performance was beyond the arrangement. The intensity with which David performed it, his voice that didn't falter, that high note that really took the song to another level... The arrangement was great, but what really made this performance so amazing was David.
March 26th, 2008 10:12 AM
Acutally, Seacrest introduced David Cook's performance by saying it was Cornell's version of the song. HARDLY taking credit for it.
Point blank......that was the most amazing performance I have ever seen on Idol. Check the high note that he holds FOREVER and then goes HIGHER from there! DAAAANG!!!
March 26th, 2008 9:20 AM
Davd cook was the best of the night by far!!!
He's amazingly talented!!
He deserves to win!
I <3 him!
Can't wait to buy his cd.
March 26th, 2008 9:01 AM
David a is the best. Time for Jason to go.
March 26th, 2008 8:40 AM
DAVID COOK IS AAAAAWSOME!!!!!!!!! Need I say more?
March 26th, 2008 8:10 AM
he didnt take credit ryan stated it was chris cornells version when he introduced the song
March 26th, 2008 7:57 AM
Ha.....and a smug Michael Johns thought he had put all rockers in his pocket last night with finally his first decent song.......but did you see the look on his face on stage after DAVID COOK performed?????!!!!! Go David C!
David Archuleta sounds good, but I can't imagine sitting through an entire concert of just him. Yawn!
Brooke and Jason are terrific, but are currently being underrated. The rest can get off the show anytime.
March 26th, 2008 7:40 AM
He is walking talent. Who would you like to give credit to for his version of Hello to Other Kelly.
Wether he wins or not this guy will be going places
March 26th, 2008 7:29 AM
I admit David Cook did a great job, but not original. Check out Chris Cornells version. Sound familiar? I think taking credit for someone else's vision is fraud!