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.
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 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.
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 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
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 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.
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 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!
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.
He was so good. I'm still voting
2023 still listening to David Cook sing
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.
This was one of my favorite performances of David's. Simon knows his stuff. The note at the end was amazing!!
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.
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
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.
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 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
That voice,those eyes, that smile....Oh My Gosh!
I think this is the best cover I have ever heard of this song.
I like David's version the BEST! I wish he would record this! I'd love to hear the full version...
Remains one of my all-time favorite performances of Idol history. David Cook is amazing 👍🎵🎸
One of the best Idols ever!
He is the most underrated American Idol winner ever!
My favorite American Idol
Winner !! Voted for him
as many times as I could!! Love this guy!! ❤️💙
I literally bawled the first time he sang this on American Idol and I still do! I love him
Loved it then. Still love it today...
How can anyone watch this and not fall in love? 💞
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!
HIS VOICE GIVES ME CHILLS, HE'S SO GOOD :)
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.
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
David Cook can sing anything! that is real talent!!
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 LOVE David Cook!! He still gives me goosebumps with this song!
We should have seen a lot more of this man. Still makes my hair stand up.
Hard to believe it was so long ago. Arrangement and delivery, top notch. A real ace!
Wish he could've sung the whole thing but what he did sing, he nailed. Great vocalist
Gorgeous!!! The song and the man!!
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
david cook is the real master of audience connection
Since the group Journey's Steve Perry "The Voice", I haven't found a voice I get lost in. Until David Cook!
omg! he gives me goosebumps!! beautiful!!
Absolutely astonishing. Even years later.
Nailed it!!! David, you rock!!
damn, dude had/has talent. chills, more than a decade later
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.
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!
One of my favorite performances by David. Wish there was a full studio version.
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!!!
David Cook did an amazing job on this one!!!
amazing Voice!! i never get tired of listening to ur music David Cook! i'm a great fan !
Simon did good on this recommendation. Of course, we knew David would knock it out of the park.
It just doesn't get any better than this... (sigh)
Beautiful. I still watch this on my DVR.
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 rules this song. Vocally, bringing it to a new level of awesome!
I love his vibrato!
David slayed this!😮
DavidCook!, was my BEST bet during his time!
My LORD! Goosebumps!
So beautiful i just cried a little
This was an amazing performance! The vocals! Wow!
Joanie Blaker
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
Wow! Just WOW... AMAZING
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 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 how he made it his and did not try to sing it like anyone but his self.
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!
love david so much....the way he laugh and smile... great performer he's totally awesome, one of the best singer in the world...
Beautiful, amazing voice!
How can David Cook sing a song like that? WOW!!! That is talent.
David Cook´s VOICE on this one is amazing!!!
It was AWESOME!
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.
David Cook did a beautiful job with this song.
i watched this 30 x! can't get enough!
I wish he was on tv more! WOW, great!
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!
Its crazy how inspiring this is....
What an amazing voice!
holy crap he can sing ANYTHING!!!!! this is an amazing performance!!!
Simon is right, it Is the one of the best songs of all time
I loved this version!! David did a great job!
This is an absolutely beautiful performance.
i love you david cook!
That last note was incredible. Absolutely nailed it.
love David, & he does great on this !!!
Jesus he is lovable
I love Matt....sang it so easily nailed it...
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!
no one can top this performance. David's amazing...
Wow! Impressive. Sang beautifully 👍🏼
This young man has the same name as me, lol! He does a fine job on this song. One of my favorites. 😊👍👍
Gorgeous!
the best debut album by an American idol winner
Breathtaking ... even my goosebumps had goosebumps.
it's on my playlist! Love his vibrato!
ya matt is really the best unique voice, beautiful guy, high notes, incredible charm..love matt
I could hear this guy sing forever
Wow, what an ending!!!!!
What a beautiful performance !!!
Ok, I don't understand and I don't intend to. All I know is this is a splendid rendition. Gave me chills. Bravo! Standing O!
amazing... again. Love him. :)
this was awesome
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.
last note blew me away!!!