David Cook Tells MTV "American Idol" Didn't Change His Musical Goals
JUNE 3, 2009, 4:24 pm
In the wake of this season's "American Idol" finale, David opened up for MTV and spoke from the heart about his experience on the show last season and the truly deep connection he feels with this year's finalists:
"Lambert and I both have that side-swoop-bang thing going on, so there's that. I guess Kris and Archie have similar haircuts too. It's all about the hair, guys."
All jokes aside, though, you'll definitely want to check out this entire interview! Watch David speak about the story of his music career below!
For more on how David's musical aspirations have remained fundamentally the same throughout this epic journey of his that began just over a year ago, be sure to check out the full story on MTV.com!
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Totally Awesome Concert in Indy
WOW is all I can say. I haven't been to a concert in over 20+ years and if it says anything about your music, I attended the concert in Indy last night. I had a fantastic time and I can't wait until you come back. Green River Ordinance was great as well. Thanks for the music!
very true
WOW your performence was amazing and your additude towards music hasn't changed a bit you love it with or without American idol
!you are the man!
hello, david!
it was one of the best moment of my life when i finally bought your album. I can feel your intense emotions-it was strong, powerful and unbelievable. You really touches my heart, you always blow me off every time you perform. You're album is the best , it shows hor passionate you are and who you really are as an artist! CONGRATULATIONS!
I will never get tired in supporting you and in listening to your songs. I am your avid fan forever!
Do not stop making history. Continue to inspire others!
Love you!
God bless!
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Love this guy!
hey david u r so awesome and I hope your success continues and your singles get more recognition. You are my favorite artist and american idol winner. I have to admit I liked when your hair was dark and shorter on tour..you have a lotta colors right now lol PLEASE come to massachusetts I NEED to see you in concert on your own tour. You should go on a non college tour so everyone can come see you
You should see if you can get to providence or the comcast center in (mansfield?) mass.
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~April
love you
David you are one of the most compassionate people in the public eye of all time. I think thats why so many people became fans of yours on idol. The way you sing and perform I feel you soothing voice touch my heart and soul . I am so looking for to another album in the future. I did get to see you perform in Atlantic City NJ and no I was not one of the creepy fans , my husbands a musician and he would not allow he would not even let me look for the tour bus he said I should feel lucky I got to see you perform. Yes I was plus the other thing he brought up was I have been married since you were 9 Months old a little weird.
I'll always be a cougar , and hope someday I can have you sign my CD. Til then LOL cougar Joanne Arnold
201-766-2670 cell 5514823792 if you ever in CT , NY, NJ, I would love to have my cd signed. THANKS
LEGENDARY
A GREAT SONG FROM A GREAT ARTIST!
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ssm
meh
that was waaaaaaaaaay too short interview.
oh, now when i remember to say it.... i think Andrew Lloyd Webber was very inspired by David.
"YOU are a ShoULder for a TROUBLED world"
It maybe impossible for me to see you performing LIVE..
Yet I hope it'll be a reality soon..hehehe ( that's how optimistic I am) wwaaa!!
I LOVED your humor..its in the mainstream of my life..its just like a "shoulder for a doubly troubled world"
I LOVED MUSIC...i love music all the way..YOU Added color to my possessions..
I LOVED Ur SINCERITY...the depth of your music runs down so deeply in my system..
I LOVED you COMPASSIONATE HEART..i can sense the sincerity of your performance
I get a little SAD..to see others reaching out to you..that easy???Huhuhuhu
I LOVE seeing you playing the guitar...
KEep singing My DEAR DAVID... ...........hearts out!.
WWWAAAaaaaaaaaa I WISH I could see you..
TAKE care..and GOd BLESS...
THANKS DAVID FOR CARING
Thank you so very much for caring about your fans! Your songs are an inspiration to ALL of us, and your lyrics have true meaning WITHOUT any bad language (swear words)!
Thanks for respecting your FANS by staying true to yourself! There is totally NO need to use any bad language when you are speaking from your heart.
Love you DAVID COOK : ) Please DON'T EVER CHANGE : }
Lubear
When International Fans Can't See - Do a Synopsis
For weird reasons, International fans can't see some of the features. If they are going to be offered esp. on the Home Page, I think they should be written up so that we can at least enjoy the content if not the pictures.
VH1 and MTV interviews can not be seen in Canada and I presume it is the same in other countries.
Ink
David,
Is that fresh ink on your upper right arm? I cant wait to see it better! Hopefully, at the Ohio state fair.
.....so wheres that after party going to be?
Red!!!
David,
You look better than you've ever looked in this interview. The red in your hair goes perfectly with your natural coloring. You just keep getting better and better!
Tina
Amazing!!
Great interview! You're soo amazing, David!!
David
so you Terry pretty much rocked today on AC radio it was halarious i was laughing the whole time oh man i love him he is amazing!
~jennifer
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG.!!!!!!!! "PERMANENT"
i can feel david's emotions.....
crying is not a sign of weakness,,,it's a normal response to grief.....
my heart goes to david and to the song....i can really ralate to this song........
pain is now what my heart tells me....
for me pain is love..........when someone leaves us,we are experiencing pain in our hearts,,
and it's becouse of love that we gave to that person.....we lost love becouse he brought it.......
---CHARM----
DAVID'S EMOTION....EXPRESS BY A SONG..."PERMANENT"
"will you think that you're all alone
when no one's there to hold your hand?
and all you know seems so far away
and everything is temporary,rest your head
IM PERMANENT..........
DAVID COOK'S BROTHER, would be so proud of him,and i think his looking down on david and seeing what good things his doing....
this kind of song keeps my emotion sad....i really love to listen to it......
with this song, i realize that time is very important....
life is to short, we should spend time with someone who we really loved.
and life here on earth is just temporary........
this is a beautiful song......
--CHARM--
niiice
that's all I got to say............he is one of the nicest guys.
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Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
did you do something to your hair? it looks very nice =]
haha love the hair! it's very nice =]
i always love seeing interviews of dave. any video of david is great!!!!
your idol performance was amazing and i always love seeing u perform too! =]
david you are the coolest and kindest celebrity ever...i've never had such a huge crush on someone =D
i can't wait to see u in concert again...whenever that will be.
ur concert at ECSU was awesome- as always
any new episodes of pork beans coming soon?? we would all love to see one!
love you always!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
~Becca <3
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David could meet Paul
Sir Paul will be performing at City Field in NYC July 17th and 18th. I noticed Dave is performing the 17th, but isn't scheduled again until the 23rd. I wonder if he will fly in to catch the show...
David Cook`'s heart is made of pure gold!!!
how could you not be a fan of this fantastic human being?
we really need more artists like him, the world would be a better place for sure.
David, I'm sure the blessings will keep coming because your heart is made of pure gold.
Signed, Seal, Delivered
You are without a doubt....THE....American Idol.
Real, True, Emotion...
Good luck with your goals!! I have to figure out - How on earth to meet you in person. Anyway, your stage performance, for me, beats out your album performance. Listening to Permanent Live is such a rush... such real, true, emotion pouring out of you and into the listeners. I get goosebumps and tears every single time. It's simply amazing.
shor interview but I love Little Davey Cook
Oh David, you certainly are doing that already. .. Writing music that people can pull what they want from it.
Songwritting.
David,
your songwritting in beautiful. You have such a way with phrasing and how you put a song togther that just goes to the heart of anyone listening to it. Every song of yours brings up some emotion in me. I hope you get your dream of writting with Paul McCarty one day. I think that you two would write some epic amazing songs.
Hugs
Love, Liz
Loved the interview David!
David,
Thanks so much for making my day brighter with a new interview. You are the best word nerd to think about the rest of us word nerds on your official web site! I love you my sweet Cookie with all my heart.
A Fellow San Diego, California Word Nerd: Christina Morrison Word Nerd #2772
interview
Interview was awesome s usual, you are becoming a pro at interviews Love ya
good interview!
You are a pro at interviews!! they are always good! Also, you guys had an awesome first tour! You are all very talented! Ryan Star was great too!
Definition of Hero
David Roland Cook!
As usual, you would be correct. It is ALL about the hair & hats & shoes....lol. *not so much*
In the aftermath of "it" all, you still have maintained your sense of humor....which is such a wonderful thing.
What a gift you are to this world.
<3 P L H ~ Always
Omaha
Hope you're taking Andrew out on the town for #22. Glad he *ehm* Tweets. *wink wink* ;0)
David, you don't need Paul McCartney
Period.
Loved it (-:
David,
The interview was great!! Somebody already beat me to it, but I wanted to say it as well. Your music is very inspiring to me; it helps me calm down when i'm sad, mad at something stupid...haha, or when I need to rock out and burn some calories...which I do often:-D So thank you for that!
As far as getting to work with Paul...that would be amazing!!!
love, Katy
Such a Wonderful Thing...
Singing this beautiful song on AI8 Fianle and donating the proceeds to Cancer Charity. America sure did get it right by voting you as the American idol and now you will be around for a long time! You are so much more than an American Idol, you are an inspiration to all and a talented man with the biggest heart!! Take Care David! ~ Luvs ~ Patti =)
David and Macca
David,
Some of us are following what we hope and believe will be your eventual meet up with Paul. It is our fondest wish , especially for those of us who were Beatlemaniacs "back in the day." It blows our minds that you admire Paul so much, as we love you both to bits.
So now you are even in better company - as in his latest RS interview Bob Dylan wishes for the same opportunity - to write with Paul.
Hey - maybe you will get to meet Bob,too!
Get "your people" to make it happen - Bob's people are working on it!!!
Maybe someday I'll get to chat with you about this in person.
Janice
Comforting and Inspiring
I don't know about everyone one but I know I can't make it through the day without a little of you in it and unfortunatley that is only through your music but I am glad to have at least that
- Meredith
The Next Leg
"I want to write music that people can pull what they need to from it."
Someone beat me to it, but I wanted to comment on this too.
I love how your music has so much meaning for so many people, and that you seem to love sharing it with us. Please, keep writing. Each song has lasting value.
I am really looking forward to what you have in store for us on the next leg of the tour.
Any teasers would be appreciated while we wait for you to Come Back to us.
Wish I Could Watch The Video!
I wish i could watch but it wont play here in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will certainly read the article!!!!!! I must say it would have been nice to have the rocker win two years in a row! Loved Adam, being a goth rocker it was nice to see that still being yourself/unique doesn't mean you can't be a massive success and appeal to so many ages and people! Love Kimmi
drat.
MAN. I love being a Canadian, but it sure sucks when I CAN'T VIEW VIDEOS!
I'm sure it was great, nonetheless
wonderful !!!!
love the interview david, hope I get to meet u down in del mar cali
Coool!
You rock David!!!!!
Very AWESOME.
Loved the interview. <3
Inspiration
Your music means very much to me. I listen to it when I need to calm down,when I need to cry, when I feel like nothing in the world can help me. Like I told you in an email your music helped me to get over some bad experiences in my life.
I find inspiration in your lyrics everyday and that's why a day doesn't pass without listening to your songs.
I'm sure that you'll continue to make good music and I'm absolutely positive that people will always find something helpful in it.
All my love and respect to David and the Band
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AnnA