David Cook Blogs
David Cook just posted a new blog. Cookie is in a reflective mood! He’s posted some new photos on his My Space HERE (need a My Space account to see them…).
So, I promised that I wouldn’t really try to process all of this madness until I got an extended break, but something happened today that really made me reflect. Well, I may be getting too generic. A lot of small things have happened lately that correlated into some fresh perspective. Let me explainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
We had a much-needed, much-deserved day off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, today. I took it as an opportunity to rest myself not only physically, but mentally. The strain of trying to put everything I have into this tour, on top of the scheduling conflicts that inevitably arise from doing a record while on the road, and not to mention the crazy press commitments, have left me, and all the idols, with an almost humorous non-distinct stare as we enter the home stretch of this tour. So, today I did little but stay in bed and walk around. I went with MJ and Chik to go see “Tropic Thunder”. I give it 4/5 stars. Tom Cruise was the only part I didn’t like about it. Don’t know whyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
The rest after the JUMP…
After the movie, we went and grabbed dinner, and then split up upon returning to the hotel. I went out to the beach, and plopped down on a chair to watch the waves and the lightning in the distance. (Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Massive Nuisance Fay) All at once, it hit me full on what has happened to me this last year. I thought about Omaha, and my brother, Andrew, and the Green Mile, and the top 12 red carpet event, and the hotel, and the finale, and this tour. It really became apparent to me at that moment that the tour will be done in about a month, and we’ll all, hopefully, go on to amazing careers and lives away from this “Idol Machine” and apart from one another. After a year with these guys, that thought looms ominous and scary.
I bring all this up to make this point: There were times from the beginning of college to the time that I made the show where I truly was unsure of what I was supposed to be doing. I’ve been a professional musician of some degree since I was 15, but could I ever really “make it”? This last year has allotted me a new inner peace, and I’m more thankful for that than anything else. It’s nice to have the title of American Idol, and the privilege of making a major-label record, but more than all of those things, I want to say thank you for the support you guys have shown, but more importantly the understanding you guys have shown to my limitations as I try to meander through this very new lifestyle of actually being acknowledged for doing something I love. I’m giving everything I can to make sure that you guys feel as appreciated as you’ve made me feel over the last year. Here’s to many more.
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This group of Idols has been so wonderful with blogs, v-logs, etc……really giving us a glimpse of who they are. This was a wonderful blog from Mr. Cook.
Oh and I *heart* the Red Wings Jersey in the photo too. Detroit gal here!
Thanks for sharing with all of us David!
I really really hope David Cook reads this, I have to say that I’m probably your number one supporter, I just read what you wrote and was crying. What a way you have with words. All I have to say is spread your wings and fly you are so talented!!! I see you being the next BONO. Where no one tires of your music. I was going through a tough time last spring and watching you sing and hearing your story just lifted my spirits and that is why I just love you. The fact that you love what you do, inspires me. I have two kids that I hope grow up to be like you, I see that you love your mom, she is everywhere with you. They did good raising you and I can only hope I do the same with my kids. People of all ages like you because you are real, please dont let hollyweird change you and try not to miss a thing. Please rock that record of yours, I will be the first to buy it. I call into my local radio station every other day to have them play more of Time of my Life , I do it so your song can reach number 1 on the top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, what a great jump start for you if it does reach number 1. All my best wishes to you, keep rockin and I love the song you Sing, MY HERO, YOU SING IT SOOOOOO WELL. WHERE CAN I BUY THIS SONG INSTEAD OF LISTENING TO IT ON DOWNLOADS, DOES NOT SOUND AS GOOD,
Love you,
Married with children in san diego
vagabond, I just posted on MCL that next season’s Idols will learn from Season 7 Idols the ways to keep in touch with the fans!
Gotta love the Red Wings jersey! David’s is number ), right? Didn’t Chikeze receive #1?
David Cook, you are such a good person for supporting those of us fighting against cancer. I’m 12 and am battling brain cancer for the third time since I was a baby. I refuse to let it beat me. I wrote a song called “I’m With You” about standing up and living life. I dream, that one day, you will sing it. Keep fighting for us David. One day, there will be no more cancer!
Grant, if you are 12 and truly fighting cancer, I also hope you get your wish. I very much hope DC reads your comment.
I don’t know what more I can add that hasn’t been said before about David Cook. He is such a decent human being to the very core and there is no subterfuge at all in him. What you see is what you get. He isn’t perfect by no means because nobody is but there is no denying that his very essence is goodness. So many people cannot understand the attraction they feel for him and their addiction. People are drawn to him. When he sings he doesn’t just sing the lyrics–he believes in the lyrics and his soul touches you. His goodness is the attraction.
I am a huge fan of David Cook and I truly believe that he will be a superstar. There is plenty of room in the music business for everyone.
What saddens me is that so many people out there attack him on blogs, YouTube, his iTunes comments, you name it. Many of his “so-called” fans and those that supported other contestants find an opportunity they can to criticize him. I see it everywhere. He sees it too. I just hope it doesn’t break his spirit.
I was feeling very sick after my chemotherapy (for my brain tumor), but I stayed up late anyway to watch DC on Stand up 2 cancer). I read that he was going to perform and I didn’t want to miss it. As I felt sicker and sicker (partly from the chemo and partly from the emotions I could relate to from all the people who have been lost, and all the people who still battle like me.) I was so so disappointed not to see you on the show DC. It ruined my whole night. My mom tried to find out why on th internet but couldn’t. I feel like we are kindred spirits because of how cancer has touched your life and mine. I AM going to become a pediatrician when I grow up, (even though I’m now legally blind) and I AM going to fight for those who are too weak to fight for themselves! Nobody and no brain cancer will stop me! No child should have to go through all this suffering, but I live my life and try to make my mom and dad smile. I’ve beaten it twice already, and I’ll beat it again! Live Strong!
p.s. Do you read your blogs yourself David?
I too was very sad not to see David on the show, I think he was cut out for some reason. I am so glad to hear of your dreams to become a pediatrician. Keep fighting, David has a new blog on his website about the Stand up 2 Cancer show and I have read on these boards that he is thanking people at the tour concerts for their support of the cause. I hope David gets your message. Live strong
hi,
I really liked the work as i visited the places.
joe
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