David Cook: After the Bell

46. David A sang the same song to be safe. David A. has no stage presence. David A actually forgot words during one of his performances. David A. can only sing Ballets. David C. was very diversified, he sang rock and ballets, he never repeated a song when he could have easly song Billy Jean again. He has stage presence. Plays a instrument and can speak in an interview.

That being said the best David won..... The best David came in 2nd place which is nothing to feel bad about!!!!

Posted at 10:29AM on May 22nd 2008 by idolfan

47. Simon's comments didn't help David A. Some people I believe voted just to prove Simon was wrong. David Cook's 3rd song did it for me and watching his rendition of Billy Jean in a previous show made me even more of a fan. With his talent, I think he will be surprising us in the years to come with some unforgettable songs.

Posted at 11:09AM on May 22nd 2008 by musicman

48. congrats to david cook!!!!! yippee!!!!!!!!! =]

Posted at 10:35AM on May 22nd 2008 by bored in omaha

49. I think everyone needs to step back and look at pure sales numbers. You look at the top 3 sales of idol winners and finalists, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Chris Daughtrey. Their sales & touring numbers are what counts. Other winners and finalists like Reuben, Clay, Fantasia, Taylor, Katharine, Jordin, and Blake, their numbers COMBINED don't even match the top 3 I mentioned. David Cook is marketable. David Archuleta is not, unless you're talking about the under 18 crowd. Besides, anyone even remotely related to the Industry knows that touring and merchandising are what makes money, not CD sales.

Posted at 10:37AM on May 22nd 2008 by Greg

50. oh and by the way, Brian Adoms totally lost it. He sounded weak and horrible. I love the old Brian Adams.
George Michael was the star last night. H e was GREAAAAT!
OH, and by the way, THE JONAS BROTHERS CAN'T SING! I'm sure Simon was thinking the same thing too. They got by on their career because of the love struck teeny boppers, not their voices.

Posted at 10:38AM on May 22nd 2008 by truth

51. I think David Cook won because he is a natural artist. That one song clenched the show. This is what American idol is supposed to be about. Archuleta could sing the ballots but he just did not have the artistic talent of Cook.

Posted at 10:53AM on May 22nd 2008 by Campbell

52. David A is a fake, whiny little baby. He has no target audience for record sales!

Posted at 10:46AM on May 22nd 2008 by tracey

53. Did anyone else watch Idol Live where David Cook ask Kimberly Caldwell out to dinner????!!!!
Does anyone know if that happened????
WTF?!!!!

Posted at 10:49AM on May 22nd 2008 by Curious

54. After his first album what the heck are they going to do with David A.? Anyone remember Billy Gilman? Cute young guy good voice. One hit wonder! How about Charlotte Church? Now, that's a career that has rally gone "somewhere"! The right David one. He by far could have more longevity. Whether he's going to be the next Carrie Underwood or the next Taylor Hicks remains to be seen.

Posted at 10:59AM on May 22nd 2008 by Stephen

55. i have to admit i got a little misty at the end. i think they're both fantastic, just different. they'll both be a success. way to go, dc! :-)

Posted at 11:00AM on May 22nd 2008 by Ledbetter1212

56. He's so damn talented! I couldn't be happier for him and when he took David A and hugged him while he was performing the winning song-- that was class! I would have been happy no matter what because, as Simon put it (and whether you agree with it or not, Simon is USUALLY right on), he didn't care who won- because they were both so talented. But David has that edge and his voice has almost an ethereal quality that's haunting... I just couldn't be happier for him. It seriously could not have happened to a nicer (seeming) guy! And I would say about the same thing if it was David A that won. They both have stunning careers coming up and I applaud them both.

Posted at 11:17AM on May 22nd 2008 by Christi

57. The right one did win! Archuleta reminds me of a dorky Eddie Munster. The humble act is nothing more then his lack of personality shining through. He can sing but is not marketable what so ever. The world doesn't revolve around the 13-ish and adults want more then a whining lullaby to listen to. He will be the next Clay Aiken meaning he is destined to Broadway or singing Christmas Albums. The right man won, just accept it.

Posted at 11:05AM on May 22nd 2008 by yadda yadda

58. the comments are pretty funny! DC --->one ? one what? He WON didnt' he? DA singing ballots? LOL that is what Obama is doing! David A can sing but not ballots! more longevity... isnt' that redundant!

COME ON commentors quit being SO MEAN! Both the Davids were very good and very entertaining, because we have differing tastes in music... should not be directed toward them with cruel and mean comments!

Posted at 11:06AM on May 22nd 2008 by Congrats Davids

59. Negative works. Notice that after the info about DA's father appeared, his dialidol votes went down? Also, it would appear that someone has cracked the code on automatic dialing and voting. No other way to explain a massive jump in voting and a decline in ratings. In a popularity race, where talent starts to even out at the top, people tend to look elsewhere for a "reason" to vote one way or the other. Families, in this case, broke the ties. Ask any political campaign manager. Another factor to consider is the "we-are-all-underdogs" effect. When your candidate drops from the race, you blame the supposed leader, not the #2 or #3 person in the race. Happy for DC, I think he can do more with the win. DA's niche will be more MOR where he'll need more "solo" songs. Look at rock, individuals do better at fronting than soloing.

Posted at 11:16AM on May 22nd 2008 by marketresearcher

60. The BEST David won! David A is too young and immature.

#45....did you watch the same show I watched last night.....George Michael was awful. Could not undertand a word he said. Worst part of the entire show!!!!!

Posted at 11:12AM on May 22nd 2008 by DAVID COOK ROCKS