Perfect performance of the perfect song at the perfect moment. For me, like watching an Olympic athlete score a perfect performance when it really counted. Unforgettable.
This performance is still so, so, so good. Spectacular. David's emotions at the end show how perfect it was in that exact moment to sing that exact song. And the standing ovation was so deserved, and it clearly touched him so deeply. I have watched this so many times but I always come back to it.
Awwww.....his face....the tears welling up in his beautiful eyes......the emotions he had going on at that time.....what a special young man. His family just HAS to be SO proud of him.
David Cook is well on his way to becoming a superstar now. This performance will likely go down in history as one of the most talked about, amazing, and controversial on AI ever and helped launch his career along with Hello and Billie Jean.
His Voice in this song... A TRUE, Songbird! Captures, My SOUL! I Say, GREAT song choice, Dave! (You just 'KNOW,' he's feeling it...) LOVE Him Always. ;)
Have only ever heard of David Cook's rendition of this song ... decided to listen to the original for the first time. Newfound appreciation for David's talent ...
Wow, this just made me cry. Thanks for the very high quality, it's fantastic. David Cook will always be my favorite American Idol of all time. What a talent.
The first song I ever heard David Cook sing. He blew me away and I have been a fan ever since. Love his music, VOICE and he is really is a humble and fantastic young man!!! Can´t wait for some new music!!!
Just saw him in concert @ the american idol on tour... SO solid. so fantastic. a passionate, Brilliant artist. fucking brilliant. he Consistently gives me the chills.
I want to drink his voice from this video like a cup of much needed cold water to quench my thirst. Oh and that ending; boy he had me hook, line and sinker.
i absolutely LOVE david cook. he's such a brilliant musician, and he seems like a truly genuine individual. it's too bad so many people stopped paying attention to him after the idol buzz died down.i am soooo looking forward to that new album.
This was the greatest year of American Idol. And this video oh my gosh perfect song, perfect vocals, perfect performance, perfect emptions, perfect guy :) oh David how you make me melt
His voice is spectacular and he is an amazing person. Love this song, so glad he did a new song. He puts so much emotion into every song he sings and it always shows.
Oh David. *shakes head, tears in eyes* On Ed Roland: DC: Aww, man, I am a big fan. Obviously, I did "The World I Know" on the show. He always seems to write just really solid, hooky music. I got more nervous about meeting guys like him than I did anybody else through the show and stuff. ---- WORD NERD 2008
@judyavril123 David has been working on his second CD which is suppose to come out between March and May. After his first CD he basically toured all of 2009. In between all that he has been active wth numerous charities especially Race for Hope. But hopefully, we will have a new David CD soon! :)
Amazing performance and he is so hot! Unfortunately he lost his roots and his music hasn't captured this level of emotion. Wish he would return to Axium roots and reignite that amazing voice with the kind of unpolished, gritty sound. Both Albums he put out with Axium were amazing. His choice of words etc were great and then his first album after Idol was like bubblegum music. His potential is so much more than he is showing right now.
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It is 2023 and I think he is the best American idol ever. What an artist
Perfect performance of the perfect song at the perfect moment. For me, like watching an Olympic athlete score a perfect performance when it really counted. Unforgettable.
This performance is still so, so, so good. Spectacular. David's emotions at the end show how perfect it was in that exact moment to sing that exact song. And the standing ovation was so deserved, and it clearly touched him so deeply. I have watched this so many times but I always come back to it.
David Cook rocks...He is purely talented..Incomparable artist..The best American Idol ever...
no glitz, no glam, just pure raw emotion, the way I like it! David Cook is the rocker dude that broke Idol, period!! =)
Awwww.....his face....the tears welling up in his beautiful eyes......the emotions he had going on at that time.....what a special young man. His family just HAS to be SO proud of him.
This is' hands down' the best performance EVER on American Idol. Voice, emotion, tears at the end.
David Cook is well on his way to becoming a superstar now. This performance will likely go down in history as one of the most talked about, amazing, and controversial on AI ever and helped launch his career along with Hello and Billie Jean.
Seen this like a hundred times and yet that end where he starts to get choked up still breaks my heart every time. Love him forever
they're tears of joy tho lol
His Voice in this song... A TRUE, Songbird! Captures, My SOUL! I Say, GREAT song choice, Dave! (You just 'KNOW,' he's feeling it...) LOVE Him Always. ;)
Have only ever heard of David Cook's rendition of this song ... decided to listen to the original for the first time. Newfound appreciation for David's talent ...
This might be the best performance ever from this show. Certainly in the top five.
That last note.... killer. I loved this man so much, and I am still a fan to this day.
Wow, this just made me cry. Thanks for the very high quality, it's fantastic. David Cook will always be my favorite American Idol of all time. What a talent.
perfect song
I'm forever a Cookie fan.
still one of the best performances on the show..love it
David Cook you are the best of American Idol... you got that spirit that define America...
All this time later I STILL get choked up listening to David Cook singing this! Perfection!
You weren't kidding with the super HD
4 years later...this still makes me swoon
David is incredibly beautiful in this video and his voice is thrilling to hear. Such a talented young man!
This was a flawless performance. Everything about it from the vocals to the emotional connection was perfect.
I still cry every time I watch this. He's such an awesome person :)
0:11 sheer perfection
god i love david cook
1/2015 The World I Know is a Better Place cuz David Cook iS in it!!
The first song I ever heard David Cook sing. He blew me away and I have been a fan ever since. Love his music, VOICE and he is really is a humble and fantastic young man!!! Can´t wait for some new music!!!
This video is an amazing capture of ALL that David iS... I can feel his heart
He's deff one of the best singers that were discovered by American Idols, without doubt! David Cook, and Adam Lambert. :)
Watching this 6 years later and I am in tears so beautiful
I absolutely loved this performance of his. The original was fantastic, but David Cook made this... just phenominal.
Wordner #2370
I still get chills everytime I see this...
So beautiful and this video captures it perfectly. Never delete.
This is INDEED SUPER HD!! Never delete this video. It brings back so many memories.
Ahhh total and complete perfection in every way.
seen this vid a hundred times and it still kills me!
Still. So. Good.
What an incredible voice!
LOVE this cover - glad he won Idol. Still a huge fan of David Cook :)
I love this song and him!!!!!
Just saw him in concert @ the american idol on tour... SO solid. so fantastic. a passionate, Brilliant artist. fucking brilliant. he Consistently gives me the chills.
I want to drink his voice from this video like a cup of much needed cold water to quench my thirst.
Oh and that ending; boy he had me hook, line and sinker.
Annnnd YOU NAILED IT!!! Tearsss
i absolutely LOVE david cook. he's such a brilliant musician, and he seems like a truly genuine individual. it's too bad so many people stopped paying attention to him after the idol buzz died down.i am soooo looking forward to that new album.
This was the greatest year of American Idol. And this video oh my gosh perfect song, perfect vocals, perfect performance, perfect emptions, perfect guy :) oh David how you make me melt
His voice is spectacular and he is an amazing person. Love this song, so glad he did a new song. He puts so much emotion into every song he sings and it always shows.
The last truly great season of Idol, in my opinion. David is great live, too.
It was definitely the last great season. I watched the 2 after this one and quit.
Love his voice!! Please come back!!!!
This is my most favorite Cook performance on Idol. Made me vote hard for him that night.
his voice makes me feel feelings. especially this cover cause it's my favorite collective soul song ❤ I know nobody gives a shit but whatever lol
ニアピートゥングケルシ- I care 🎈
It was a great performance. It is my favorite Collective Soul song, too.
ooo man this was and still is MAGNIFICENT!!
my favorite singer ever.
This song nailed the crown!
Thank you Michael Slezak (NY Times) for linking to this video. Beautiful !!
I take it as just a hint of [greater] things to come from the latest American Idol.
im out of words with this man*
hes simply the best AI ever.
i admire you cook
Não tinha escutado ele cantando essa ainda! Lindo lindo.
So damn good. Linked here from NY Times article today.
He;s is comin back w thunder!!! Real soon!
Oh David.
*shakes head, tears in eyes*
On Ed Roland:
DC: Aww, man, I am a big fan. Obviously, I did "The World I Know" on the show. He always seems to write just really solid, hooky music. I got more nervous about meeting guys like him than I did anybody else through the show and stuff.
----
WORD NERD 2008
@judyavril123 David has been working on his second CD which is suppose to come out between March and May. After his first CD he basically toured all of 2009. In between all that he has been active wth numerous charities especially Race for Hope. But hopefully, we will have a new David CD soon! :)
So achingly beautiful.
best idol ever
Still a big fan too
Super HD! xo
Unfortunately the World we know..is…. Well, Yeah… I’ll just leave that there…Plenty reasons to choke up and cry now bro..
dangit emotions*
this comment section is really a portal to the past
Why hasn’t he recorded a full version of this? 😫
Amazing performance and he is so hot! Unfortunately he lost his roots and his music hasn't captured this level of emotion. Wish he would return to Axium roots and reignite that amazing voice with the kind of unpolished, gritty sound. Both Albums he put out with Axium were amazing. His choice of words etc were great and then his first album after Idol was like bubblegum music. His potential is so much more than he is showing right now.
I wish he'd cover "Give" by Dishwalla. It is a perfect song for him. Hell make it a big hit.
Yeah right
STILL
is there a version where he does the full song?
Are those lyrics on the screen in the audience there?... what the heck
where did he dissapear to?
Super HD? It's not even regular HD...
This was the one time I disagreed with Simon. This song was perfect for him. We all saw his heart in this performance.
Screw Simon Cowel
nope...
The original song way much better...He actually ruined the song !
+doctorsamer76 Troll
Thank you Michael Slezak (NY Times) for linking to this video. Beautiful !!