The Rock Report - March 12, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY LOVES DAVID COOK!
“…but the one contestant who commanded my attention better than Carly was David Cook. The former barkeep took that stage with unwavering confidence, and instantly made me feel like I was watching him in a solo concert rather than in a televised singing competition. And this is just week one of the finals.
Ah, David Cook. The male rocker was the only Idol contestant I saw give the
singer before him (Carly) a big ol’ congratulatory hug, and he was the only
one to leave the stage to meet up with a member of his entourage (i.e. the
guy in the green shirt and dark-rimmed glasses, who I reckon is his brother)
and get a big ol’ congratulatory hug. That family reunion was presaged by a
quick, but telling, moment: Just after Ryan delivered David Cook’s 866
number and took us to the break, Cook looked out over the audience, clasped
his hand to his mouth, and his eyes briefly welled up with tears. You expect
that sort of sentiment from a sweetheart like Brooke White, but out of Cook,
well, let’s say the guy surprised me last night in more ways than one.”
- Entertainment Weekly, Popwatch
That last paragraph was pretty sweet to read. Goooooooo David!
That last review made me cry a little bit. I was actually watching his performance with my grandfather, who has prostate cancer, and David sang his favorite Beatles song ‘ER’. My grandfather hasnt smiled or laughed in years since his diagnosis but last night, David brought a smile to his face. My eyes welled up with tears watching him smile! David, is truly the star we know he is! Keep it up David!