Comments on: David Cook Blogs http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:37:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: joe88 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-187798 joe88 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:37:59 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-187798 hi, I really liked the work as i visited the places. joe <a href="http://www.TalkingCooking.com" rel="nofollow">Cooking</a> hi,
I really liked the work as i visited the places.
joe
Cooking

]]> By: 123abc456 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-148365 123abc456 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:16:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-148365 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 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

]]> By: Grant12 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-148345 Grant12 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:21:50 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-148345 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 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?

]]> By: reinharv http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145964 reinharv Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:16:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145964 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 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.

]]> By: ptslittlecomment http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145929 ptslittlecomment Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:40:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145929 Grant, if you are 12 and truly fighting cancer, I also hope you get your wish. I very much hope DC reads your comment. Grant, if you are 12 and truly fighting cancer, I also hope you get your wish. I very much hope DC reads your comment.

]]> By: Grant12 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145926 Grant12 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:19:58 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145926 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! 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!

]]> By: sherryw http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145810 sherryw Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:44:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145810 <blockquote>All I can say is that I truly hope for DC that his fans have some faith in him and in his abilities. I don't think any of his fans have lost faith in him, his undeniable talent or his abilities. IMO, any lack of faith is directed towards those who are supposed to be managing his career but seem to have prematurely and rather inexplicably (I don't want to say written him off) chosen not to put much effort into making him a priority, for whatever reason. Hopefully, in time, they will. If not, like I said, the man will always make music and I believe that from this point forward someone (many someones) will always be willing and eager to listen (myself included). I think that acknowledgment, appreciation and loyalty is what he mentions being thankful for in this blog. I, for one, am more than happy to oblige.</blockquote>

All I can say is that I truly hope for DC that his fans have some faith in him and in his abilities.

I don’t think any of his fans have lost faith in him, his undeniable talent or his abilities. IMO, any lack of faith is directed towards those who are supposed to be managing his career but seem to have prematurely and rather inexplicably (I don’t want to say written him off) chosen not to put much effort into making him a priority, for whatever reason. Hopefully, in time, they will. If not, like I said, the man will always make music and I believe that from this point forward someone (many someones) will always be willing and eager to listen (myself included). I think that acknowledgment, appreciation and loyalty is what he mentions being thankful for in this blog. I, for one, am more than happy to oblige.

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145683 Grammie Kari Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:44:41 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145683 <blockquote>This group of Idols has been so wonderful with blogs, v-logs, etcà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦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!</blockquote> <strong> vagabond</strong>, 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?

This group of Idols has been so wonderful with blogs, v-logs, etcà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦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!


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?

]]> By: Daniela http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145655 Daniela Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:43:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145655 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 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

]]> By: vagabond http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-3#comment-145618 vagabond Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:10:25 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145618 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! 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!

]]> By: waffle http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145616 waffle Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:47:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145616 [quote] 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. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been a professional musician of some degree since I was 15, but could I ever really à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“make ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? This last year has allotted me a new inner peace, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m more thankful for that than anything else. [/quote] Ok, I just re-read DC's blog for the umpteenth time. I am enamored with how his mind works. I've never even considered trying to wean myself from my DC high. Why would I want to? Anyway, back to the above lines from his blog -- just wondering whether he meant that AI has been the best thing that happened to him? That AI and the effects of the show gave him the validation that he needed to continue to pursue his love for music? I know he's not in it for the money, so I'm so happy for him that the stars lined up for him on this one. :) [quote] 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. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been a professional musician of some degree since I was 15, but could I ever really à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“make ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? This last year has allotted me a new inner peace, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m more thankful for that than anything else. [/quote]

Ok, I just re-read DC’s blog for the umpteenth time. I am enamored with how his mind works. I’ve never even considered trying to wean myself from my DC high. Why would I want to?

Anyway, back to the above lines from his blog — just wondering whether he meant that AI has been the best thing that happened to him? That AI and the effects of the show gave him the validation that he needed to continue to pursue his love for music? I know he’s not in it for the money, so I’m so happy for him that the stars lined up for him on this one. :)

]]> By: bluejeans http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145614 bluejeans Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:52:29 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145614 ugh, he's lovely. that is all. ugh, he’s lovely. that is all.

]]> By: Jolene http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145612 Jolene Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:55:42 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145612 <blockquote>As the spotlight fades, the music remains and the music is all that should matter in the first place. I truly believe that he will continue making music in one way or another his entire life;</blockquote> All I can say is that I truly hope for DC that his fans have some faith in him and in his abilities. To maintain a long, fruitful career he'd need to appeal to the masses and not only to the AI uber-fans, but based on his talent and his appeal, I have no doubt he'll be gaining new fans and making wonderful music for many years to come. All I can hope for is that he'd be judged based on his own merit. He deserves that respect.

As the spotlight fades, the music remains and the music is all that should matter in the first place. I truly believe that he will continue making music in one way or another his entire life;

All I can say is that I truly hope for DC that his fans have some faith in him and in his abilities. To maintain a long, fruitful career he’d need to appeal to the masses and not only to the AI uber-fans, but based on his talent and his appeal, I have no doubt he’ll be gaining new fans and making wonderful music for many years to come.
All I can hope for is that he’d be judged based on his own merit. He deserves that respect.

]]> By: GEEK4VOCAB http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145610 GEEK4VOCAB Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:44:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145610 How wonderful of him to share his inner most thoughts with us. He really wears his heart on his sleeve. LOVE. HIM. How wonderful of him to share his inner most thoughts with us. He really wears his heart on his sleeve.

LOVE. HIM.

]]> By: sherryw http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145604 sherryw Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:39:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145604 Ditto what jan said: Just when I think I can walk away...... What words can be used to describe this man (and this blog) that haven't already been said? Insightful, introspective, articulate, intelligent, witty, all around impressive and effin brilliant. Every time he blogs (or speaks, or sings, or vlogs, or has a photo taken, or dances - OK enough), he impresses me even more. He just gets it, doesn't he? He is most definitely in this for all the right reasons. To him, it seems, it isn't about fame, fortune or any of the corresponding perks. It is, quite simply, about putting all that he has into his music and putting it out there for those who are willing to listen. He is a true artist and his progression is taking place behind closed studio doors. His progression from his Axium days to Analog Heart is exceptional. I can't wait to hear what he and Cavallo come up with. I hope that the press is not too harsh on him this week. If it is, I hope he keeps his head held high and focuses on the task at hand as he has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. As the spotlight fades, the music remains and the music is all that should matter in the first place. I truly believe that he will continue making music in one way or another his entire life; it just seems to be "inside" him. I am thankful that in this digital age, he will always be able to get that music to those who want to listen as much as I do. His talent will never go unappreciated again. I am one "supposed" fan who is in it with Cookie for the long haul. Ditto what jan said: Just when I think I can walk away……
What words can be used to describe this man (and this blog) that haven’t already been said? Insightful, introspective, articulate, intelligent, witty, all around impressive and effin brilliant.
Every time he blogs (or speaks, or sings, or vlogs, or has a photo taken, or dances – OK enough), he impresses me even more. He just gets it, doesn’t he? He is most definitely in this for all the right reasons. To him, it seems, it isn’t about fame, fortune or any of the corresponding perks. It is, quite simply, about putting all that he has into his music and putting it out there for those who are willing to listen. He is a true artist and his progression is taking place behind closed studio doors. His progression from his Axium days to Analog Heart is exceptional. I can’t wait to hear what he and Cavallo come up with.
I hope that the press is not too harsh on him this week. If it is, I hope he keeps his head held high and focuses on the task at hand as he has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. As the spotlight fades, the music remains and the music is all that should matter in the first place. I truly believe that he will continue making music in one way or another his entire life; it just seems to be “inside” him. I am thankful that in this digital age, he will always be able to get that music to those who want to listen as much as I do. His talent will never go unappreciated again.
I am one “supposed” fan who is in it with Cookie for the long haul.

]]> By: yoroshiku34 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145597 yoroshiku34 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:42:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145597 <blockquote>I went with MJ and Chik to go see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Tropic Thunderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I give it 4/5 stars. Tom Cruise was the only part I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like about it. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know whyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦</blockquote> As the leader of a one-woman boycott of all things Tom Cruise ever since the "Matt, you're being glib! There's no such thing as brain chemistry!" incident, this warmed the cockles of my cold, cold heart. Cook, why do you keep making me like you?!?!

I went with MJ and Chik to go see à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Tropic Thunderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I give it 4/5 stars. Tom Cruise was the only part I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like about it. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know whyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

As the leader of a one-woman boycott of all things Tom Cruise ever since the “Matt, you’re being glib! There’s no such thing as brain chemistry!” incident, this warmed the cockles of my cold, cold heart. Cook, why do you keep making me like you?!?!

]]> By: waffle http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145596 waffle Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:22:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145596 Oh, wow. Another wonderful, well-composed, earnest blog from David! In case you happen to visit this site, I just want to say thank you, David, for sharing your amazing talent with us. You deserve all the success the music world can offer you!!! Don't ever stop writing (and singing, of course)! We look forward to hearing from you for many, many years to come. As long as you want us, we'll be here for you. We have your back! :) Oh, wow. Another wonderful, well-composed, earnest blog from David!

In case you happen to visit this site, I just want to say thank you, David, for sharing your amazing talent with us. You deserve all the success the music world can offer you!!!

Don’t ever stop writing (and singing, of course)! We look forward to hearing from you for many, many years to come. As long as you want us, we’ll be here for you. We have your back! :)

]]> By: spritely http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145550 spritely Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:17:18 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145550 Thanks for all the Green Mile info, guys! Thanks for all the Green Mile info, guys!

]]> By: kathrynTX http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145541 kathrynTX Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:57:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145541 What Jolene said way up at the beginning: <blockquote>I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what it is about this man that gets to me so much. I finished reading this blog and suddenly there were tears in my eyes and I got all emotional and reflective myself. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been quite a journey, following David on Idol, growing to appreciate him both musically and as a human being. All I can say is - thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no turning back - he has me, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m proud to call myself a fan of his. This is a man who bares his soul and lays himself out there so honestly and completely, always doing his best to show everyone around him warmth and appreciation. There is as much to admire about his character as there is to admire about his musicality and artistry. I just wuv him vewy much, OK? Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t let me start crying again! </blockquote> I read the whole thing at least 3 times this afternoon. I left a comment. Then I left another comment. But I probably just rambled cause goddamn what do you say to that? He's something else. I hope with all my heart that I'll be listening to him 30 years from now, that he still wants to share his music, himself, his friggin' heart and soul. It's got to be hard to do, but it certainly seems he's got to do it. He just lays it out there, don't he? I mean just look at him, what else can I do? Sniff....love this man. :wub_tb: What Jolene said way up at the beginning:

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know what it is about this man that gets to me so much. I finished reading this blog and suddenly there were tears in my eyes and I got all emotional and reflective myself. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been quite a journey, following David on Idol, growing to appreciate him both musically and as a human being. All I can say is – thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no turning back – he has me, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m proud to call myself a fan of his. This is a man who bares his soul and lays himself out there so honestly and completely, always doing his best to show everyone around him warmth and appreciation. There is as much to admire about his character as there is to admire about his musicality and artistry.

I just wuv him vewy much, OK? Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t let me start crying again!

I read the whole thing at least 3 times this afternoon. I left a comment. Then I left another comment. But I probably just rambled cause goddamn what do you say to that? He’s something else. I hope with all my heart that I’ll be listening to him 30 years from now, that he still wants to share his music, himself, his friggin’ heart and soul. It’s got to be hard to do, but it certainly seems he’s got to do it. He just lays it out there, don’t he? I mean just look at him, what else can I do? Sniff….love this man. :wub_tb:

]]> By: lucyfan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145539 lucyfan Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:52:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145539 <blockquote>I am officially an ArchuCook!</blockquote> Well said, ealbino. Me too! So heartfelt and emotional - just beautifully written. I love my little Archie, but I have to say....wow. This guy is just so damn "real". True to himself, humble, intelligent, articulate, and just a freaking rock star already....the whole package. I was in tears by the end of the blog - he has an uncanny ability to draw you right in. I swear I could feel the ocean breeze as he was sittin' on the beach. <blockquote> I normally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get this drawn in but *Archie voice* Dangit! Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re special!</blockquote> Lol, IGC - I hear ya. I want my life back! :jittery_tb:

I am officially an ArchuCook!

Well said, ealbino. Me too! So heartfelt and emotional – just beautifully written. I love my little Archie, but I have to say….wow. This guy is just so damn “real”. True to himself, humble, intelligent, articulate, and just a freaking rock star already….the whole package. I was in tears by the end of the blog – he has an uncanny ability to draw you right in. I swear I could feel the ocean breeze as he was sittin’ on the beach.

I normally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get this drawn in but *Archie voice* Dangit! Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re special!

Lol, IGC – I hear ya. I want my life back! :jittery_tb:

]]> By: Suzanne http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145528 Suzanne Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:29:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145528 oh. . . geez. I'm so touched by reading this blog. Thx for including it here, MJ. I know exactly the feeling he's describing. I had quite a few years in my young 20s when I felt lost and unsure, and then around that same age--actually 26 for me--I fell into my path. Well, anyway, I just feel like I can really relate to the realization he had right then and decided to tell us all about. (He's such a sweetheart, eh? He's going to be such a swell Dad one day.) Thx Hazehel for the LAtimesblog link on the green mile. I read the entry. Funny--the writer predicted the top 7 . . . and only got 2 right. It was such an exciting competition, eh? oh. . . geez. I’m so touched by reading this blog. Thx for including it here, MJ. I know exactly the feeling he’s describing. I had quite a few years in my young 20s when I felt lost and unsure, and then around that same age–actually 26 for me–I fell into my path. Well, anyway, I just feel like I can really relate to the realization he had right then and decided to tell us all about. (He’s such a sweetheart, eh? He’s going to be such a swell Dad one day.)

Thx Hazehel for the LAtimesblog link on the green mile. I read the entry. Funny–the writer predicted the top 7 . . . and only got 2 right. It was such an exciting competition, eh?

]]> By: gingerly http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145490 gingerly Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:10:04 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145490 So I feel like I should comment on this but I'm just left in awe of the man and speechless. That's quite a feat for somebody to do to me. So I feel like I should comment on this but I’m just left in awe of the man and speechless. That’s quite a feat for somebody to do to me.

]]> By: milajoy http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145482 milajoy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:48:36 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145482 <blockquote>I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember what the Green Mile was. Anybody care to make me slap my face and go à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Duh, Spritely!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ </blockquote> The Green mile is the name of the episdoe that the trio announces who made the top 24.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember what the Green Mile was. Anybody care to make me slap my face and go à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Duh, Spritely!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

The Green mile is the name of the episdoe that the trio announces who made the top 24.

]]> By: milajoy http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145480 milajoy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:46:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145480 Ah, what a nice guy Cook is. I know it all along. :drunk_tb: :smoke_tb: : MJ, are you ready for the craziness to start all over again? I just got excited, really excited today, for the fist time when I found out that Alisha Dixon, Colton Swon and Brandon Green made it through again...lol Ah, what a nice guy Cook is. I know it all along. :drunk_tb: :smoke_tb: :

MJ, are you ready for the craziness to start all over again?

I just got excited, really excited today, for the fist time when I found out that Alisha Dixon, Colton Swon and Brandon Green made it through again…lol

]]> By: mj http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145477 mj Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:34:57 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145477 <blockquote>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.</blockquote> Me and my chicas came up with a name for this particular look. We call it "Corpse Face." You can see it--sort of a vacant stare--in some of the pictures the Idols take towards the end of the tour...

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.

Me and my chicas came up with a name for this particular look. We call it “Corpse Face.” You can see it–sort of a vacant stare–in some of the pictures the Idols take towards the end of the tour…

]]> By: ptslittlecomment http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145473 ptslittlecomment Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:46:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145473 I remember reading a Chris Sligh blog where he cautions this year's idols about the tour and what it could mean to their future. He also said something to the effect that the idols would soon see the "real" side of their co-contestants as they all tried to get noticied or at least get signed. I took that to mean that Chris really didn't expect everyone to get along very well. But that doesn't seem to have happened on this tour. sure there are sub-groups of friends among the group, but as Brooke aid, they really do seem like family - even if they fight they know its not serious enough to cause lasting tension. I think they really are going to miss each other and the bond they have developed. I'm sure moving on is even more bittersweet for the Davids. The others had at least a little time away from the spotlight to get back to reality for a second before the tour. I remember reading a Chris Sligh blog where he cautions this year’s idols about the tour and what it could mean to their future. He also said something to the effect that the idols would soon see the “real” side of their co-contestants as they all tried to get noticied or at least get signed. I took that to mean that Chris really didn’t expect everyone to get along very well. But that doesn’t seem to have happened on this tour. sure there are sub-groups of friends among the group, but as Brooke aid, they really do seem like family – even if they fight they know its not serious enough to cause lasting tension. I think they really are going to miss each other and the bond they have developed. I’m sure moving on is even more bittersweet for the Davids. The others had at least a little time away from the spotlight to get back to reality for a second before the tour.

]]> By: Hazehel http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145466 Hazehel Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:21:54 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145466 The Green Mile - http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/02/american-idol-2.html Referencing the film (and Stephen King novel) of the same name. The Green Mile -

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/02/american-idol-2.html

Referencing the film (and Stephen King novel) of the same name.

]]> By: Sarah http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145458 Sarah Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:48:59 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145458 Not only does David have a way with words, but he has a way with commas, too! That seals it for me: he's perfect. Not only does David have a way with words, but he has a way with commas, too! That seals it for me: he’s perfect.

]]> By: IGetCranked http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145451 IGetCranked Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:33:28 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145451 He certainly has a way with words. Jason's vlog made me sentimental also. This group has really touched me all in different ways. I can really feel the friendships that they have made and the struggle and accomplishments moreso than any year I've watched. I normally don't get this drawn in but *Archie voice* Dangit! They're special! He certainly has a way with words. Jason’s vlog made me sentimental also. This group has really touched me all in different ways. I can really feel the friendships that they have made and the struggle and accomplishments moreso than any year I’ve watched. I normally don’t get this drawn in but *Archie voice* Dangit! They’re special!

]]> By: jan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm/comment-page-2#comment-145446 jan Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:28:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-blogs.htm#comment-145446 Why is he doing this to me? Dammit - just as I think I should be moving on - he draws me back in. Why is he doing this to me? Dammit – just as I think I should be moving on – he draws me back in.

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