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Post by Active Aggressive on May 22, 2008 11:59:19 GMT -5
I am thrilled that DC won! No more boring adult contemporary type songs or sad attempts at current pop hits to listen to from the Boy Wonder!
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Post by mamaloveme on May 22, 2008 12:49:07 GMT -5
i really cant wait his album!! Hopefully it will be very GOOD!!! i am so excited with him!!
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Post by Music=Life on May 22, 2008 13:18:11 GMT -5
I am very happy that he won. I can see him selling a lot of albums.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 15:18:56 GMT -5
I am very happy that he won. I can see him selling a lot of albums. I agree. I only half-watched this season, but David C was definitely my favorite. I think he'll do very well. This is only the 2nd time my favorite won AI. First time was Carrie in Season 4. (I didn't see season 1. I think I would have rooted for Kelly, but that could be 20/20 hindsight since I'm so much more familiar with her than any other AI1 contestant.) This is the first time I can even stomach the idol coronation song.
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Post by Bluesy on May 22, 2008 15:42:27 GMT -5
I am very happy that he won. I can see him selling a lot of albums. I agree. I only half-watched this season, but David C was definitely my favorite. I think he'll do very well. This is only the 2nd time my favorite won AI. First time was Carrie in Season 4. (I didn't see season 1. I think I would have rooted for Kelly, but that could be 20/20 hindsight since I'm so much more familiar with her than any other AI1 contestant.) This is the first time I can even stomach the idol coronation song. Amazingly, considering the original AI premise, David Cook is the first male pop/rock winner in the show's history: Kelly Clarkson - pop/rock Ruben Studdard - R&B/gospel Fantasia - R&B/urban Carrie Underwood - country Taylor Hicks - southern folk/soul/jazz Jordin Sparks - pop/R&B David Cook - pop/rock I really like David and look forward to tracking his career. He's now my 2nd favorite AI winner after Kelly Clarkson. I'll actually buy his CD, and I haven't bought any AI winner's CD's except for Kelly's.
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Post by shaq91 on May 22, 2008 16:12:23 GMT -5
Official Cover for The Time Of My Life!! Currently #1 on U.S Itunes!!!
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Post by K. on May 22, 2008 16:16:27 GMT -5
Official Cover for The Time Of My Life!! Currently #1 on U.S Itunes!!! I like that cover.
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Post by K. on May 22, 2008 16:17:21 GMT -5
I wonder if this could go #1 next week. Maybe not. It'll be Top 10 though, which is better than Jordin last year.
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Post by averystepfon on May 22, 2008 16:18:59 GMT -5
I'm really happy for him. I love that song. :)
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Post by blurple on May 22, 2008 16:19:25 GMT -5
I whole heartedly disagree with that statement. This guy has quite a voice on him and was capable of handling any task without the need to "compromise." And aside from that, Cook seems a crapload more humble than Daughtry ever appeared to be. Eh, I totally disagree. They both have their share of moments where they were assumed as arrogant IMO. And while he's amazing at making songs more interesting, he doesn't really do that well when he sings straight rock songs. Either way, he's gonna be fine.
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Post by jessluvsnick on May 22, 2008 17:26:20 GMT -5
Boo, they didn't release a studio version of Dream Big! I love that one.
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Post by cdlifer on May 22, 2008 18:00:19 GMT -5
I don't like him, but good luck. I don't care for the song, but then again most of the coronation songs are cheesy.
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Post by eljefro on May 22, 2008 18:21:22 GMT -5
I don't know if it is a good idea to put a full band behind him a la Daughtry. I see him more on his own, with a guitar...that could be interesting depending on what songs he has.
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Post by blurple on May 22, 2008 18:24:50 GMT -5
He said on Good Day, New York that he's sticking to the solo act for now. Plus, being the winner and all, I doubt that they'll let him form a band.
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Post by K. on May 22, 2008 18:53:52 GMT -5
He said on Good Day, New York that he's sticking to the solo act for now. Plus, being the winner and all, I doubt that they'll let him form a band. That's interesting. I mean, not like Daughtry's band actually does anything substantial (it's really kind of like the PCD, except they don't dance and probably wouldn't look good in skin-tight dancewear) though, I guess.
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Post by blurple on May 22, 2008 19:38:02 GMT -5
He said on Good Day, New York that he's sticking to the solo act for now. Plus, being the winner and all, I doubt that they'll let him form a band. That's interesting. I mean, not like Daughtry's band actually does anything substantial (it's really kind of like the PCD, except they don't dance and probably wouldn't look good in skin-tight dancewear) though, I guess. Well, that was with the first album - everything changes now. And it's not like the bandmembers are not playing when they were on tour for almost 2 years. They've earned their spot already. And with album #2, Daughtry's bandmembers are all part of the songwriting and recording process. I'm sure there would still be some songs that Chris would write solo (and there's always a lead songwriter for any band anyway) but they're all part of the recording process. :) Anyway, back to Cookie, I take it he would release the album before summer? That's pretty fast! :o
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Post by Mike on May 22, 2008 19:46:59 GMT -5
He wasn't my favorite, but I'm happy for him. I much prefer his voice to Daughtry's.
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Post by Berry on May 22, 2008 20:13:15 GMT -5
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Post by blurple on May 22, 2008 20:19:33 GMT -5
Bleeding Love Part 2!
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Post by mamaloveme on May 22, 2008 21:14:54 GMT -5
WOW WOW WOW!!! HIT HIT HIT COMING SOON!!!! XDDD
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on May 22, 2008 21:23:15 GMT -5
Wow is right! Look at this! :o
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Post by when the pawn... on May 22, 2008 22:11:24 GMT -5
Wow, I would think that the BL team would be more suited for Archie but w/e I guess
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Post by Music=Life on May 23, 2008 1:49:47 GMT -5
This has made me so happy! My current two male singers!
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Post by reception on May 23, 2008 6:01:40 GMT -5
May 22, 8:30 PM EDT Cook hometown celebrates 'Idol' win
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) -- The mood was surprisingly low-key Thursday at David Cook's high school a day after his "American Idol" win.
"I think everybody is celebrated-out from last night," said Angela Hart, who helped organize a viewing party of Cook fans on Wednesday, when the 25-year-old Blue Springs native beat teenage crooner David Archuleta by 12 million votes to become the seventh "American Idol".
Or it could be that the seniors were finished for the year on Wednesday.
In the front office, secretaries shared their memories of Cook and wore black T-shirts proclaiming him as the "American Idol" champion. "We've had David Cook enthusiasm here for weeks now," said secretary Karen Sturges, who was decorating an office bulletin board that will read "David Cook Is Our Idol" when she's through.
Blue Springs South activities director Mark Bubalo said school officials are waiting to hear from "Idol" organizers before planning an official celebration for Cook, who graduated from the school in 2001. But he said he did hear fireworks in his neighborhood after Cook was announced the winner.
"Usually that's reserved for the Super Bowl or World Series championship," he said. "But David Cook got the love last night."
Cindy Wood, who taught Cook in English when he was a senior, described him as a genuine person who has stayed connected to his roots.
"I would be surprised if this changed him," she said. "I really see him staying close to who he is."
Blue Springs definitely showed its loyalty to Cook on Wednesday night, with many residents gathering with friends and family to watch the Idol finale.
Things were extra busy downtown at the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, where phones wouldn't stop ringing with fans wanting to order Cook T-shirts.
"This has been a blast," Chamber of Commerce president Debbie Whisler said. "I've never had this much fun in the 18 years I've been with the chamber. ... I haven't had an hour of quiet time for three weeks now. And I hope it continues. It's a beautiful thing."
Some of the money from the shirt sales is being donated to the American Cancer Society - a benefit that is important to Cook, whose older brother Adam is battling advanced brain cancer. So far, the city and school district have raised more than $30,000 for the cancer charity.
Along Missouri 7 - a main stretch in Blue Springs - a restaurant, a paint store and other businesses displayed messages Thursday in support of Cook. One read "Blue Springs. Proud. David Cook Rock On."
At Thomas J. Ultican Elementary, where Cook spent his younger years, a banner that the students made for the singer hung in the front window and photographs of Cook also were on display.
The purple and white sign on music teacher Fredalyn Gentry's classroom door reads "David's First Fan." Gentry, who has been at the school 24 years and was named its Teacher of the Year this year, has been mentioned several times by Cook as having an influence on his musical aspirations.
"You never know," said Gentry, her room's walls covered with photos of Cook from grade school to now. "How many thousand children have gone through this school, and you don't know the impact you're going to have on a life?
"It's so rewarding. To have someone say how much they appreciated it, that is worth it all."
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Post by shaq91 on May 23, 2008 7:55:16 GMT -5
The Time Of My Life has been pulled from itunes!!! wtf???
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Post by eljefro on May 23, 2008 8:52:07 GMT -5
That's interesting. I mean, not like Daughtry's band actually does anything substantial (it's really kind of like the PCD, except they don't dance and probably wouldn't look good in skin-tight dancewear) though, I guess. Well, that was with the first album - everything changes now. And it's not like the bandmembers are not playing when they were on tour for almost 2 years. They've earned their spot already. And with album #2, Daughtry's bandmembers are all part of the songwriting and recording process. I'm sure there would still be some songs that Chris would write solo (and there's always a lead songwriter for any band anyway) but they're all part of the recording process. :) Anyway, back to Cookie, I take it he would release the album before summer? That's pretty fast! :o I keep hearing that they want to put out album for the Davids rather fast...not sure if that is a good idea or not.
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Post by Vic on May 23, 2008 9:20:26 GMT -5
Good Going Mr. Cook! It will be fun watching this guy's career go forward :)
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Post by minneapolisryan on May 23, 2008 11:51:44 GMT -5
Something is wrong with me, I totally got teary eyed from that article.
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Post by K. on May 23, 2008 12:52:40 GMT -5
Well, that was with the first album - everything changes now. And it's not like the bandmembers are not playing when they were on tour for almost 2 years. They've earned their spot already. And with album #2, Daughtry's bandmembers are all part of the songwriting and recording process. I'm sure there would still be some songs that Chris would write solo (and there's always a lead songwriter for any band anyway) but they're all part of the recording process. :) Anyway, back to Cookie, I take it he would release the album before summer? That's pretty fast! :o I keep hearing that they want to put out album for the Davids rather fast...not sure if that is a good idea or not. It's probably a good idea. Jordin's album last year was very fast and well organized and she still got good material, so I don't know why Daughtry wouldn't be able to do the same.
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Post by blurple on May 23, 2008 13:38:31 GMT -5
I keep hearing that they want to put out album for the Davids rather fast...not sure if that is a good idea or not. Good part is they'll be fresher in the memories of the people. Bad part is that they won't be able to capitalize the Thanksgiving and Holiday sales. I won't be surprised if the labels already have songs ready for them to be recorded anyway. So, is Cook with J or RCA? ???
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