The Rock Report - May 13, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on May 13th, 2008
The top 3 have done their thing and now it’s just a waiting game. Instead of telling you that we think DC is awesome for the 100th time we thought we’d share this blogger’s opinion with you.
“David Cook has got the smug attitude of a rock star, the purposely messed-up hair style of a rock star and the overpriced wardrobe of a rock star. After tonight’s American Idol, odds are good that he will be able to live out his rock-n-roll fantasy.”
I really don’t understand all of these “smug” comments. If anything, last night, he looked tired and nervous. Anyway, just my opinion.
While I am appalled at the demeanor behind the message, I do agree to a certain extent in that yes indeed, David has the rock star qualities. From the voice to the hair to the clothes. BUT….he does not have the attitude. Maybe on stage it might present itself but that’s what makes him more believable. It’s not to say he’s arrogant and whatnot because he’s far from it. But in order to achieve the full potential of rock star status yes the attitude has to come into play. Whoever decided to right that article was just a hater and jealous of him. It was downright ugly to say the least.
ANYHOW….did you guys see him last night????? I started to melt with the first song, came back to life to rock out on the second, and he completely finished me off on the third. He sang circles around those yahoos. In all honestly, I do hope the other David wins….and here’s why. When a contestant wins AI, they have to conform to the record labels ways of doing things. They will not allow our David to do what he wants and how he wants it. They’ve done it every year. That’s why a lot of the winners you don’t hear from anymore. The record label screwed them over trying to make them what they are not and not allowing them to be who they are. Just like last season…that’s why Jordin Sparks won over Blake Lewis. Granted Jordin had the pipes but Blake was more entertaining. But because they would not get Blake to conform to their standards, Jordin won. DC wins either way. He will have the recording contract regardless if he comes in first, second, or God forbid third. I don’t think my heart could take a shock elimination and have the other 2 yo-yos in the finale. DC NEEDS to be there. Love you DC…..keep on rocking!!! You blew me away for the 100th time last night.
Smug. Not. Arrogant. Not. Pompous. Not. Confident. YES. Trying to win. YES. Doing his best. Yes. And all the contestants have a wardrobe allowance right now. He’s probably never had any $$$ to spend on clothes. “Who cares, just give me my guitar & equipment.” He shops frequently at the “used” clothes places for AI. Got 1 whole suit for $75 but just wanted the jacket. WHATever. He looks nice! Love his hair. Go ahead and say it, DC FanTeam, as many times as you can! DAVID COOK is a star. And we love him.
I agree with Kath. He’s not arrogant, he’s confident. There’s a difference. And he *deserves* to be confident, because he knows he’s got what it takes to make it in this business.
Rebecca, I’ve been concerned about that, too. But I still think the *best* person should win. And I don’t see David letting the AI folks push him around. He’ll find a way to do his own thing, even if he has the AI contract.
I’ve thought about all the win or not thing too. David said he wants to win. So I want him to win. I want him to win for a million reasons. The biggest reason is because he’s him and he should win this thing. To me, his performances always stand out by a mile from the others. Cabaret/cruise ship/acting (what was that last night? a stripper number?) and sappy ballads by a teenager who can’t possibly understand what he’s singing about so does some scripted emoting don’t cut it for me. David’s music & singing touch me like the others’ does not. And that would be true whether I heard him on AI or at a club or at a stadium. Love this man, love his music, want more! Love you, David Cook.
I totally agree with y’all…don’t get me wrong. I do want him to win BADLY! He really deserves it. He never fails to impress and he doesn’t have to fake a performance. He just takes the song, makes it his own, and makes thousands of women love him more and more every week. I just don’t want the AI producers to mess with his style. That’s what makes him who he is and I hope they realize that. As far as Syesha, she tried way too hard to impress, it actually came across as a raunchy, seedy wanna-be strip tease. Her first song was a fluke because she’s sung that particular song on another reality show she was on a few years ago. I had never heard of it before this season started but it’s called “The One”. I think it might have lasted one whole season. David A is a cutie and I’m sure he would do fine singing power ballads but he is in way over his head here. He’s too young for this competition. Sure he won Star Search when he was 12 but having to have his daddy at his side throughout the whole ordeal proves he can’t do this on his own yet. Our David has all his bases covered and he’s doing fine. I do want him to win, but not at the expense of his way of doing things. Although the producers did do him some justice by suggesting the Aerosmith song for him to sing. He knocked it out of the park on that one. What a way to end the night last night! Woo hoo….love you David….keep on rocking!
David’s mother standing up and watching her son was the most touching thing. She is really beautiful!! David you are the best. We love you. All the leader boards that post numbers have our David at number one by a long shot. I was so nervous last night I could not eat or sleep when it was all over. I will be an even bigger wreck tonight. This show is so unpredictable. Remember Chris D and Melinda and Blake. David is just so much better, so much better.
We love you David.
I’m with you, 78closegate. I ate almost nothing yesterday, and this morning I got up a couple hours earlier than I usually would because I couldn’t sleep. It was a double whammy today: Ticket sales in the morning (floor seats in the middle of the arena! Woot!), and the results show tonight. Although I’m not worried about David getting in the finale. Instead, I’m already worried about *next* week. LOL
I don’t think that I could make it if our David didn’t make the finale. I think I’d draw up as many people as humanly possible and protest AI!! But rest assured ladies, the whole world loves him just as we do. Here is an article I picked up from a writer at the LA Times. Enjoy my friends:
“David Cook: In February, I wrote that Cook managed to be “alternative without being scary,” but predicting that he would finish in 10th place, I warned that “the John Mayer path might be too intense and limiting to go the distance.”
When the story of this season is recorded in history books, the rise of Cook will be its great tale. Coming out of what seemed too obscure a niche to become a credible contender, Cook has steadily broadened his appeal far beyond the indie demo. In the Idoldome each week now, grandmothers and, more ominously for Archuleta, children, identify themselves as his fans. Throughout the long season, Cook’s performances –- often surprising and always seemingly carefully considered –- became the most anticipated of each night. Of all the contestants, Cook seemed the most comfortable on stage, singing apparently without fear and behaving in his interview segments in a low-key but self-assured manner that conveyed both humility and a strong sense of self. In the early weeks of the Top 24, Cook appeared almost bratty on stage, snapping at the judges, and was informed by judge Simon Cowell that he was entirely without charisma. But he quickly seemed to bring himself under control at once, restraining what flashes of anger he may have felt and projecting a very likable, unaffected personality.
Finally on Mariah Carey night, a month back, Cook broke through. His performance of “Always Be My Baby,” sung with his ailing brother in the audience, was the most dramatic of the season, producing an ovation that lasted through the break as Cook waded into the crowd to visit his sibling. That applause held the season’s record, until tonight, when Cook’s final song produced an ovation so thunderous and unrelenting across the Idoldome, the night almost felt like a coronation.”
Ain’t it the truth??!! Meanwhile, there’s still another 6 and a half hours til I can see him again. Go David…we love you!!!
I have to admit I have given it some thought too about whether or not it would be smart ‘career-wise” for DC to win this thing. I’m not really sure because I don’t really know what goes on there. I have found myself trying to read his body language when he talks about it. It’s not like he could come out and say he doesn’t want to win. The powers that rule AI would never stand for that. I am, however, still inconclusive.
I just want what is best for him and I have a sneaking suspicion he will not disappoint his fans either way.
Oh have no fear. He will NOT disappoint. Either way, win or lose AI, he’s still a star and he’s known and he’ll go on and be super successful. I just got that feeling. All season long, I have downloaded all of my favorite performances, yeah I had some I liked other than David’s. After listening to all of them and relistening, our David is the only one who NEVER falters on any of his songs….His voice never cracks, he never runs out of breath on the long notes, his high and low registers are always perfect. All the other contestants get pitchy, or crack, or you can hear the nervousness in their voices. That proves in itself what type of musician David is. He’s the best and there’s no denying that. Everyone knows it. The judges on AI know it to the point that they try to dog him out while giving ups to the other contestants so the other contestants can still sing with their heads held high. They are way out of David’s league….this show is below his league…but boy am I glad he did it because the rest of America got to see what a sweetheart he really is. We are behind you no matter what David!!
WRONG
WRONG
WRONGY
WRONG
WRONG
And anyway, doesn’t everyone have some kind of rock-n-roll fantasy ?!?
Of course everyone does, Archu….I even have one. Mine is to be sitting right next to David on every flight, every bus ride, and every awards show he will attend after Idol is over when his career gets started
Ahhh, rock and roll fantasies…..mine involves Mr. Cook wearing nothing but his guitar and those crazy red and black cowboy boots……delicious!
Rebecca D and coolshades: I hope someday David can read these posts. He will know how much we love him. Thank you LA Times. The UPS deliveryman was even talking about David today in our mailroom.
I hope he keeps his sweetness. I think he will, he is too smart to lose it. His family and friends will keep him grounded.
Can’t wait for tonight.
Love you David.
I’m almost certain rock-n-roll fantasies existed before rock itself. (I’d bet the founding fathers and many a classical composer had enough bravado and mental mojo to cause a stir.)
How dare they call him smug!
Well David Cook seems to amaze me even more. My favorite band since I was 11 has been Switchfoot and I was astounded by how well he did. I was afraid he wouldn’t give Jon Foreman’s lyrics the attention and he did a brillant job! I love his music even more and know he will win.
Thanks for posting that article, Rebecca. That last line gave me chills.
As for whether David actually *wants* to win…I think that anyone who has gone through this many weeks of the show would want to go out winning the whole thing. Even if they didn’t care about winning at first…by this point, they *all* want it.
…with the possible exception of Jason Castro. LOL
Oh..big siiiiiiiiigh. HOORAY! Our man is IN. And in it to win. I watched the videos from last night a few times. He just gets better & better. All 3 songs were great. He’s really learned a lot & worked hard. Smart man. Yep there were 2 good articles in the LA Times today. Oh hey you guys I called the Examiner paper in MO & they are sending me 2 copies of the issue from Friday! WOO HOO! I have had no doubt, since hearing David sing Happy Together & Hello, and hearing Analog Heart, that he had already made the big time. Once he got some decent exposure to a bigger demographic, that was all he needed. Excited about next week! Congratulations, David. WOO HOO!
I just downloaded the studio version of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” This is his best song so far. The ending will blow you away. They did not put the Roberta Flack song up at all. I wonder why. Just the video.
He’s safe. He’s cool. He’s beautiful. I love him.
Well our man made it……any doubters, to hell with y’all! You are welcome, coolshades. I knew y’all would appreciate it as much as I did. Last night when they rolled the homecoming footage, I cried with him. He has wanted this so much for so long and now it’s just within an arm’s length. He knows he’s got it……and I love how he is just humbled about it. Like he is so not believing what’s going on. And yes, someday I hope he finds this site, if he hasn’t found it already, and reads how much we love him and believe in him. We ALL love you here David. You move us to tears, you make us laugh, you make us appreciate music and see it in a way we’ve never seen it and experience it in a way we’ve never experienced. When you can raise the hair on people’s arms, goosebumps with every note, and make them cry and feel the emotion behind the song….you know you’ve got it. You are a winner either way and we’ll support you until our last breath.
Rayne….I like the way you think!! That wouldn’t be too bad of an idea. Hmmmmm….very nice now that I’m picturing it lol.
He had me at Hollywood week. I really liked his audition but was unsure as I am with all auditons. But when Hollywood week came around. His rendition of Everything I Do was so beautiful and pure. I loved him since then and as the weeks went by he continued to move me. When Hello came around…..well let’s just say I was head over heels. He still never ceases to amaze me…no matter what he does.
We are pulling for you David! Love you….keep on rocking.
Oops…I forgot one thing. Thank you Andrew for forcing him into the audition. If not for you, America wouldn’t know David and how special he is. But I’m sure you already knew that. David, along with the rest of us, is very lucky to have you there supporting him!
I’m just so freakin’ happy! Gimme more, more, more!! I have an insatiable, lascivious appetite for Mr. Cook. It’s embarrassing.
Don’t worry, Rayne…..I have no doubt you are not alone. That’s why I am not looking forward to next week…..when Idol will be over til next season. I had always found someone to take a liking to every season. But not like this. The way I feel about David goes far beyond any little onscreen crush. He’s the type of guy you want to take home to mama…and she’d probably want to take him from you! He’s everything I ever pictured in the “perfect” man. God worked wonders on him. So there….we have just disproved the theory that there is no perfect man…they’re all the same. I’d like to laugh in the the face of the person who said that.
Ooohhhhhhh. Have you all listened to Dare You To Move and Your Face? (Or Yo Face, as I’ve seen it referred to.) And I actually like that ridiculous sappy D Warren Aerosmith silliness now! Oh. Oh. Oh. Yes, he is perfect. I’ve said that before! OK I’m sure he’s a regular, real live guy. And I would give…I don’t know what…to actually get to know him. I cried, twice, on my way to work this morning listening to him sing. That was before AND after I stopped at the store & got the stock guy to unwrap the TV Guides from the back that weren’t out yet so I could buy several copies! God I am out of things to say about how I feel about Cook & his music. For real, I have changed because of him. HOW does he do this? I don’t know but I hope he can keep doing it. I’d like to still be listening to him in 20 or 30 years. OK goosebumps to I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing now….aaagggggghhhhhh…he’s killing me. Killing me. I’m gone. On the floor, meltdown.
I hope this is OK to say here - you can get mp3s of the live songs, ya know. Oh. Oh. Oh. Like All I Really Need Is You is playing right now. I LOVE hearing the audience in these live ones! WE LOVE YOU DAVID! I will gladly buy your music as soon as possible. I so want you to have everything he’s worked so hard for. OK must focus on listening to Baba O’Riley now!
Kath, I know exactly what you are saying. I had never bought anything off of iTunes and I have an iPod. I just spent the last 30 minutes downloading all of the studio singles of his AI performances. And uhhhhhh let’s just say that I can’t move from where I am. My legs are like jello. And I’ve only heard 3 of them so far. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing has always been one of my favorites because I really like Aerosmith and I loved Armageddon. Needless to say, after listening to Mr. Man’s version, it is now my #1 fav……if you don’t count the rest of his studio versions lol. We all know he is perfect and honestly I don’t think there are any words to describe the mark he leaves after he performs.
I download all of David’s studio versions as soon as they’re made available on iTunes. I’m having a graduation party this weekend, and David Cook’s studio singles will comprise a good chunk of the musical entertainment
78closegate, iTunes only puts up one studio single, and the rest are the videos. But like Kath said, there are other ways to get them.
I can’t wait for next Wednesday…just so my neverending nervousness will go away. I’ve gone from being nervous on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to being nervous every moment of every day. I’m lucky if I can get food down. I’ve thrown myself so fully behind David and his music that I feel like it’s my own brother up there….someone that I’m *very* emotionally connected to. I’m sure you guys understand where I’m coming from…but I don’t think my family does. They think I’m stressing-out over something petty. But it’s not at all petty to me.
Jealous much? The only smug attitude is yours.