In Case You Missed It…

Filed under: Mariah Carey > American Idol

Yes, it was the most emotional performance of the evening!

Click here to watch David Cook's reinterpretation of Mariah's Always Be My Baby on Idol last night.

The contestant's brother, sadly, is fighting brain cancer and was in the audience at the taping yesterday. He is also expected at tonight's results show.

Posted: Apr 16, 2008 at 10:00 am / Email this »

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just visiting says – reply to this

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IMO, his performance was AWFUL. The judges are pimpin' him big-time though and want this Daughtry-wanna-be to make it to the finals.

JASON CASTRO FOR THE WIN!
ArmPitt™ says – reply to this

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I don't even watch AI anymore!!!
lindsay says – reply to this

3

he is…awful?
sd says – reply to this

4

eh…..wasn't great but he did it better than the Skank herself!!!
chuychrist says – reply to this

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I did not appreciate the emo version of "Always Be My Baby." Nightmare.
mw says – reply to this

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tenth - AND LOVED DAVID COOK
hawtPiNK says – reply to this

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ugh im so tired of that guy, his performances are usually ok but he is such a douche.
Truth says – reply to this

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There was nothing interesting about his version of this song. It sounded just like all his other versions … slowed down, add string instruments for dramatic effect, and look broodingly into the camera. See: Billy Jean and Hello. Snoozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzze. Overrated.
Meredith says – reply to this

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Soooooooo good! I love him!!!!
liz says – reply to this

10

meh
gigi says – reply to this

11

first
sean@hot.com says – reply to this

12

First…that sucked.
Lala says – reply to this

13

I thought the performance was AMAZING. I kept wondering who the poor man was… we couldn't figure out if he was a Chemo or AIDS patient. So sad.
lindsay says – reply to this

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that was such an amazing performance. david is BY FAR my favorite. seriously…. AMAZING.
lali says – reply to this

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this david cook performance is my favorite of all that he has done. well, every performance he has done were great and wonderful but this one is the best in my list of david cook favorites.
... says – reply to this

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I think he was amazing. At first I didn't care for it, now I can't stop listening to it.
lori lala says – reply to this

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I love David Cook. Even if he doesn't win he is still going to do well. I do Love Jason too! The girls can go take a hike! This is a guys year!!!! Those are my top 2!!! Even though I have a feeling David A will win. But it isn't about winning..as we all know.
lynn says – reply to this

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this was alnost as fantastic as the night when bathog made love to me and i still nave a wide on for him
Jessica!!!!!!!!! says – reply to this

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WOW!!! I dont really watch AI anymore but OMG he is amazing!! I hope he wins cuz I want his cd!!!! He screams out PERRRRFECTIONNNNN
bards says – reply to this

20

Twas good… Wish I could have watched the show.. sadly I had to work.
tamara says – reply to this

21

so talented…
katie says – reply to this

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i saw it. it was great.
Salman Tamer says – reply to this

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Bitch
Yeah says – reply to this

24

Way to backtrack, perez.
AWP says – reply to this

25

Loved it. Love him.
auds says – reply to this

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i thought he did great, and i don't even remember them mentioning his brother dying from cancer in the audience, but david cried because he was so happy that simon was nice to him for once! every week simon calls him pompus, arrogant, etc etc. and none of it's true! i would LOVE to see either of the davids win.
Sad Girl says – reply to this

27

Wacked performance.
lindsee says – reply to this

28

LOVE his voice. Of course no one's perfect live, but still! Got the tinglies and I don't even find him attractive!
He'll definitely be successful and probably WIN.
Trupe says – reply to this

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I'm kind of surprised he's picking up women online. Last week, I saw his "millionair efriends com" ad, what if he looks for fun online?
MichelleinMO says – reply to this

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FRICKEN AMAZING …. I adore David Cook and I just know he will be a HUGE star! David baby you are the bomb keep it up!!!! DAVID COOK DAVID COOK DAVID COOK!!!
texasgal says – reply to this

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I hate American Idol. Never liked it, from the beginning. I think it was the stupid group performances that pissed me off so much. But, I have to say, this performance was awesome. The music was great, and he did a great job giving me the chills watching it, lol.
I haven't commented before, and probably won't again, so that should say something about this guy
jc says – reply to this

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I can't stop listening to it! He is so amazing. Favorite idol.
stephanie says – reply to this

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That was just amazing!!! After seeing this last night I really want him to win!! He is brilliant!!!
LT says – reply to this

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DAVID COOK IS PHENOMENAL!
He is so original the way he spins
other people's hits and make them
his own. BRAVOOOOOO!
Jayla says – reply to this

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If you can't sing it better or just as good as the oringal singer then leave the song the fuck alone, lmfao……….
de says – reply to this

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I stopped watching this show after that mess Taylor Hicks won.
SWEET and SAD says – reply to this

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I love David Cook.
katy says – reply to this

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i don't like his version of the song…david a was much better in my opinion
caitlin says – reply to this

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i love david cook!!!!!!!!!! I want to marry him!!!! He will make a great cd!!!
Mollt says – reply to this

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I love David Cook so much it hurts! He is the absolute best on the show!
c says – reply to this

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OMG - I don't watch this show but he makes me want to watch it
Jessica says – reply to this

42

He sounds alot like Darius Rucker.
Lauren says – reply to this

43

Half the people saying he sucks probably can't sing worth shit themselves, sigh.

He's way too cute, I love him. o_o
Bri*anne says – reply to this

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I absolutely love him. I hope he wins, but I am also rooting for Jason Castro.
ki's world says – reply to this

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he KICKED ASS!!!!! I thought it was great and way better than the original….
Sydney says – reply to this

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I actually just want to address the fact that Perez took the higher road and basically rescinded his comments made early about it being a ploy to get sympathy votes. I can imagine how hard it is to try and put your all into American Idol, yet deep down know every second is a second not spent with an ill family member.

Overall he did really well as I like to hear different versions of songs, definately not his best and not the best of the night, but he's doing a good job.
Woop Frickidy Doo! says – reply to this

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AMERICAN IDOL BLOWS!!!

This guy is so overrated, and people who think that his performance was "good" should stop smoking crack!
paulie says – reply to this

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cant get tired of it. LOVE IT BEYOND LOVEEE!
AI is ridiculous says – reply to this

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That was one HORRENDOUS performance.

The judges are so pimping this guy. And predictably so.

They didn't even listen to that. They'd already obviously made up their minds to say it was great.

It sucked.

If people think this is talent and originality I pity them because their taste in music is sorely lacking.

ACK.
suze says – reply to this

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LOVED him and his signature version of the song.

Good to see they didn't play up his dying brother's presence. Wasn't expecting AI to be that classy.
Jesice says – reply to this

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I really liked it. Completely different to the original version and sounded really romantic
Emilee says – reply to this

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Re: Lala – The man was David Cooks brother who has brain cancer, they brought him in for the performance.

By the way though, I thought he did great, I love him.
cyn*d says – reply to this

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love him, he is fantastic. my favorite on the show, fo sure
Jabbers says – reply to this

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Shut up Perez. You were a cold piece of shit yesterday. I agree with #24, way to backtrack. Prayers for David Cook's family.
lulu says – reply to this

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most of you above me are complete idiots and wouldn't recognize artistic talent in a shitstorm. david cook is the best and sings/performs better than 99% of those on the billboard charts. this was amazing!
Amanda says – reply to this

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This performance was terrible. It only got good when he had the back-up singers and the band going full blast.

That's how it always is for the Cookie Monster. His voice is terrible so he just makes an anthem out of everything he sings.
IL Chic says – reply to this

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I LOVE David Cook and I vote for him every week. So sad to see his brother is fighting cancer. My heart and prayers go out to the family.
Nick says – reply to this

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AMAZING !!! _ although I luv JASON CASTRO, SYESHA & OF COURSE DAVID ARCHULETA, this is who I want 2 win — DAVE COOK-hes a GENIUS! BUT THOSE 4 did great last nite (2 me) ….
Chris says – reply to this

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Wow. Cant believe Perez posted about this. There is an amazing article at a blog called The Oxygen Chronicles - it tells the whole story and more. My gf sent it to me this AM from a forum over at People magazine, and I'm a dude and I almost shed a tear. Just pop The Oxygen Chronicles into a search engine. David's family is even commenting on it.
Chris S. says – reply to this

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Check out the article at The Oxygen Chronicles. It tells the whole story plus why he wears that orange bracelet. I think he's talented and this article just put it all together.
DavidN says – reply to this

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I hated his performance I got angry for him crying. WTF? Why do you go on AI if you have a dying sibling? Can't you spend your time with him and then go compete. You have 5 more years to compete for gods sake. But then he couldnt raise pity votes could he. This is just ugly to me.
writergal says – reply to this

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DAVID COOK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
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writergal says – reply to this

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I'm sure David spoke abt performing with his brother and his brother didn't want him to lose out on this opportunity, so lay off!
AMO says – reply to this

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That was awesome and also one of my favorite MC songs! I don't watch AI, but I want this guy to win.
Michelle says – reply to this

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Fantastic performance! Don't care what anyone says he is super talented and i think Perez should apologise for wat he said yesterday!
kara says – reply to this

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famewhore.
nina says – reply to this

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there are so many haters in this world so sad… his performance was off the chain and creative, why cant people just be happy for other people instead of hating all the time?! BTW he is going to win the whole thing im sorry to break it to some of you.
Mr T says – reply to this

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Is this is the best American Idol has to offer this year, they're in trouble. Nothing against the guy, but he's performance was full of sour notes. Oh well, I've never been that much of a fan of the show.
M says – reply to this

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I
Nessa says – reply to this

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Holy shit. As a HUGE Mariah Carey fan, I don't agree with many people who "attempt" at her songs…but David Cook BLEW ME AWAY. That was amazing. His voice is wonderful and his take on "Always Be My Baby" was brilliant. I truly believe that he is the next American Idol.
kristenguest says – reply to this

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I absolutely loved his performance last night, and he is my new favorite. Paula was right, when she said it could be in a movie soundtrack. LOVED IT!!!!
Leanne says – reply to this

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David Cook is unbelievable!! Hope he places 2nd and isn't stuck with the AI first place contracts, etc…he is a true artist!
peanut says – reply to this

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I agree with Truth…major snoozefest and more of the same from Cook.
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo says – reply to this

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Simply……..Brilliant
sandman says – reply to this

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I think the only reason the judges are GooGoo over this guy is because he's a spin-off of Daughtry though not an original and not as good. So they (the judges) have nothing but praise, but Cook 'SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED last-night! So did the 'dreadlock guy only WAY WAY worse! But the show has past it's prime, and it doesn't matter who wins and who looses. The good voices will get record deals, and the Taylor Hicks of the world will fade into obscurity but for the only ones who bought their music were their fans. Too bad those who voted 50-times didn't buy 50-copies of his 'CD. Now if Hicks and Malakar came out with an album together, 'Tweens = lots of sales and lots of money! Wait a minute, because we're talking about the 50-vote scenario again. Forget it:)
peanut says – reply to this

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Re: suze – What do you mean "didn't play up brother's presence." They sure did. Why do you think they were showering him with praise after his song? It was horrible but they sure weren't going to say that with his terminally ill brother in the audience.
punk is dead long live punk says – reply to this

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It's not even a competition any more. He blows everyone out of the water on that show.

I hope he wins! I love David Cook!!!!
Ted says – reply to this

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I feel sorry for him on 2 counts…

…the first is because it can't be easy having a brother who is ill…

….but secondly….he cannot sing! He is making a fool of himself if he believes he can….why is he even on the show? Is it stupid American sympathy that has taken him this far?
Emily says – reply to this

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omg. brought me to tears. he's so good! hopefully his brother will get better, he looks awful. poor guy.
vs says – reply to this

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I loved it!
eb says – reply to this

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love it!he put such a great spin on it.thats one of my fav mariah songs ever:)
Mimi says – reply to this

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I don't watch American Idol, but I may have to start watching for this guy. He was amazing. I agree with Abdul, I think he's a total package. He's a great singer, cute and charismatic. I think his version of the song is better than Mariah's original.
Loady Smurf says – reply to this

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Thank you, Perez
GLO says – reply to this

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This was the best performanxe. IT WAS AMAZING. I totally want it on my ipod.
Tried to vote all night and couldnt get through once. So, I guess that means everyone LOVED it!
SS says – reply to this

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By FAR the best performance of the night. I could totally hear that playing on the local rock station and he has been nearly 100% consistent week in and week out. If AI is about finding a star that can land a record deal (and stay on it without being dropped within a year), have their music play on radio stations, have singles be downloaded on iTunes and perhaps win awards then David Cook IS that guy. Golly jeez, aw shucks Archie is not.
karen says – reply to this

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I'm in love!!! with this version of the song….I totally agree with Paula, I was thinking I could see that in a movie while he was singing it…I could not get this out of my head last night…I totally preordered it on ITunes…which I thought Idol was silly putting up the songs for sale….now I am so excited to have that on my IPod. Wow….I keep playing this over and over and over….
nope says – reply to this

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i have no desire to watch this program. but why is a nobody allowed to flaunt his personal problems for the world to see? that sucks but oh well- everyone has problems in their lives and this person should not have such a public outlet like this. why is this on the air? why does everyone get off on watching a show about criticism?

vote ron paul - the only solution - this country is on a plummeting downward spiral.
Sarah says – reply to this

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was that Teri Hatcher in the audience, sitting next to his brother??
norman says – reply to this

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Yeah, keep bringing all your sick relatives to the show and keep getting more attention from the fool voters. It's really working. Like he is the only one that got a sick relative in the planet!
carmen says – reply to this

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he´s beautiful and his voice is too!
norman says – reply to this

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Re: just visiting – Sorry dear that boys is not a star, he is boring!
dsummerfan says – reply to this

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That wannabe diva, first he needs to shower and wash his nasty hair for real. Then he needs to stop to try to get attention from everyone using his sick bro and other things. A true diva doesn't need all the circus around!
Angie says – reply to this

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My husband and I used to love to listen to "Always Be My Baby" while we were dating. It became our 'song'. I never thought I would like a version other than Mariah Carey's. Last night I was blown away by David's performance. My husband and I were in different rooms and we both went and stood right in front of the tv until he finished. Absolutely AMAZING!
David Cook Rox says – reply to this

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Absolutely amazing. Anyone who did not have a good comment to say needs to learn what good music is. Creative, unique, his own spin on it. Great job, if he doesn't win America shouldn't be allowed to vote. Let the Canadians vote and the right person will win.
David Cook is better than American Idol.
fcuk me says – reply to this

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David Cook needs to shave and comb that awful hair… he looks like his breath stinks
NICO says – reply to this

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Sad situation.
SHITTTTTYYYY SHITTTYYYY singing, omg.
that was horrible. can we say tone deaf??
D says – reply to this

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you people are crazy.. david cook is amazing! i love him!
Mary says – reply to this

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As a hater of this shit show (my boyfriend likes it so I suffer through so he'll watch ANTM with me) and it's lame ass performers, I have to admit that David Cook is awesome. I will never buy any of his shit probably, but as far as the competition goes he should very clearly win.
bonnie says – reply to this

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This is the only "David" for me…..he is the whole package, I absolutely love his performance!!!! Why do people like the other david????….he seems so righteous, i know those kind of people….yuk!!! Go Cook!!!
solidg86 says – reply to this

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that was most def an original and amazing performance … i usually work on my laptop while the show is on and i don't have a favorite as of yet but … david cook was engaging and i actually had to watch and listen … i got the chills and teary eyed and the only time i get those two is when i hear a great singer .

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