David Cook and David Archuleta on The View – VIDEO

Thank you for posting these vids mj.

YAY! Love Cookie in white. It had to be really hot there the end of June. They both did great and the women actually let them talk!

love both of them! i think archie got a haircut! cute! both of them did great

Did David (Cook) seem down in the dumps/subdued to anyone else? I got very low energy from him, and something like sadness. Makes me wanna break out the soup pot and make him something to make him feel better….

Ah, DC in white! I love that look on him.
They both did great, and it was really nice to see the parents in the crowd.
Awwww at Beth crying after TOML.

I really do like the acoustic TOML. They both looked cute and sounded great, and it was nice to have Cookie’s mother there. Thanks for the video, mj! I never get up early enough to see these things live.

Hi, I tried to register in time to actually be able to leave the first comment, but it didn’t work. Oh well!
mj, thanks for all of the things you post! I come here all of the time to find out the latest, esp. about DC.
I saw this actual performance, but wanted to watch it again, so thanks!

ariadne1693, I wouldn’t be surprised if DC is extremely tired.

Both of the David’s did great this morning!

Anybody else who thought the interview was just a teeny degree better than the horrible Good Day LA interview?

David did well with parrying the dating question. Good for him.

Both Archie and Cook were great!!! Happy that Archie sang Stand By Me instead of Think of me or Angels.. Cook does look tired and subdued..maybe he is missing KC Sweet that Cook defend Jeff

What was up with Whoopi? Did she contribute to the conversation at all? Must not be a fan of the show…

ETA: Oops! I didn’t watch all the way through to the end of David’s song. That’ll teach me to get lazy…

If he looks tired (which I didn’t notice) it’s probably because they tape that stuff at some godawful time of the morning.

Yay for the shorter scruff!!

They are like Batman and Robin, those two. Even moreso when the ‘purple unitard’ comes into play.

I watched it. Thanks MJ for watching it and posting the videos so I(we) can watch again. They were really good, but I wish David C. could have sung something more upbeat. I like David A.’s dad. I bought into those stories about him being a stage dad, but now I think the media just wanted to stir things up. I’ve read several articles in the Salt Lake City newspapers where Jeff seemed friendly and down-to-earth. In one article he congratulated DC for winning and said that his son had a high regard for DC. Jeff seems to have a great family and I’m sure he only wants the best for his kids, like we all do. Loved both David’s this morning.

I just posted a video on the headlines thread of Cookie singing two days ago at “Taste For A Cure”. He sounded amazing. I don’t think it’s that he’s worn out, so much as that this was filmed around 8 am, and perhaps Cookie’s just not a morning person. Can’t blame him, I know I only fully wake up at around noon. LOL.
Anyway, I thought they both did great.

Anybody else who thought the interview was just a teeny degree better than the horrible Good Day LA interview?

David did well with parrying the dating question. Good for him.

I hadn’t thought about it but it certainly was. I usually dread watching this show because of some of the questions that are thrown at the idols, but this interview was actually very good.

I think he’s just tired of having to do the magic rainbow song on tv all the time. He’s just so much more than that song and while I love how he changes it up all the time, that’s probably the only thing I love about that song. Now his performance of Living on a Prayer at the Cancer benefit was awesome!

As much as I gnerally dislike the view and the sound of some of their voices, I will take DC aon any show I can have him. David’s acoustic version has made me really like TOML. He was in good voice despite not doing the first glory note.

I don’t think he seemed tired at all. Just a little subdued which was fitting for that show. He was as charming as ever. Love his Mom! Glad she’s with him…he seems to be a Mama’s boy and I’m sure they appreciate the time spent together now, as they probably won’t see much of each other the next 3 months.

Here is a little eye candy for you ladies of Cookie from DC.org from the View here.

Yeah Gingerly,

I finally saw LOAP from the Cancer benefit on the tube and it was awesome! He was so funny and charming in the intro. Wish we had video of the other songs he sang.

ETA: Thanks Pam- love him in the white shirt and like that he’s trimmed his beard. Yummy!

Thanks MJ. Both Davids did well. They have a mutual respect which is endearing.

This is just the second time that I’ve liked both the winner and runner up of AI and felt that each deserved to be on top. (The other season was Season 2)

I thought David Archuleta sounded very good. I never did quite get what that “beautiful girls” line had to do with “stand by me” and it didn’t really fit in David’s version either. IMHO.

From his body language I thought David Cook looked either sad or tired. And I wish they’d let him sing a different song…I’m sure he has no choice in the matter and that would get frustrating for an artist.

That was awesome! They both did great . I loved Archie’s Stand By Me. It was even better than the one on AI!

Those microphones (?) look like giant versions of those raised moles. I seriously thought Archie had some kind of growth until I saw the photo posted where DCook had one, too.

Those of us who watch all these clips know by now that whenever asked one of those set up questions about the final night of competition, they always use it as a chance to praise one another. But how cute are they still–Barbara asking “didn’t you feel the teeniseet bit resentful,” Archie trying to get out his sweet comment defending his rival and Cook leaning in and mugging comically.

Those microphones (?) look like giant versions of those raised moles. I seriously thought Archie had some kind of growth until I saw the photo posted where DCook had one, too.

Heh! I thought that was what was going on with Cookie till I saw Archie’s face then I realized they were mics.

Props to Archie: his love of Eva Cassidy shows such great taste. His voice sounds so lovely here.

And there’s Michael Orland again! I really like that guy, for some reason. You know you’ve watched these boys too much when you start getting fond of their pianist.

And apparently I’m still not tired of David Cook singing acoustically…anything. That’s some gorgeous guitar work there, which I notice more with the quieter vocal take this time.

I agree. Eva Cassidy was a truly wonderful singer. Talk about someone who could interpret a song.

I just got back from travelling and was listening to some DC stuff and was reminded of just how versatile he is. He even does multiple versions of the same song—ToML (I like the acoustic best) and My Hero (love both versions). A real musician, who can play with songs and adjust them.

What I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do for you peeps! Making me watch those harpies on the View!

Hey! Blame that on the Davids because I didn’t want to watch them either!

I wonder if Jeff and Beth enjoyed the Chipendales opening the show? I was hoping it wasn’t a group number. @_@

I’m even more blown away by SBM now that I’ve watched it again. It must have been fun changing it up like that. I feel sorry for Cook to not be able to do a different song.

I don’t think Cooksie was sad or tired…I think he was just quiet, kinda mellow. You know how annoying these ladies can be — especially when hyped up — so I’m glad he was feeling kinda chill.

So here’s the skinny….my SIL told me that during this last Idol craze, Whoopie said that she “didn’t get it”…referring to the whole thing that is idol. She admittedly doesn’t watch a lot of TV. I can understand that to a degree, but if you host a talk show where most of your guests come from the TV realm and you operate in TV daily, I’d suggest maybe taking in a little more of what pays you…but that’s just me.

Anyway, I thought it correct that she not say much during the interview cuz she had no idea who either David was or what America fell in love with or nuffin. So for her to talk about the tour and the fact that The View “knows all about the American Idol” is disingenuous.

Thanks for the clips. They both sounded good and I enjoyed the rainbow song (even). It’ll be interesting to see what kind of music Archie gets for the album. He’ll have to get just the right material to make it. Cook needs to bring up the energy a bit. Please don’t shoot me and I know The View is a special event but in future performances, Cook’s Mom shouldn’t be in the front row. This is just my heartless opinion so no need to convince me I’m misguided.

Whoopi has had Idols on her radio show so she knows who they are. She’s just not a very big fan of the show as far as I can tell. Joy seemed kind of snotty to Archie but I don’t think he even noticed.

If David was sad, it was probably because he was missing his girl. KC has been with him for a lot of his performances in the last month. I hope she can join him on tour as much as possible.

Thanks for the video, mj, that was awesome. I think both guys were in good voice and performed well. Archie sounded great, it was nice to see his father in the audience sitting with Cookie’s mom. And how cute was it when Babs asked Archie if there was any resentment and Cookie got all up in his face with that “inquisitive” look :lol_wp: I love these two together, great guys all around. Even if you don’t like their musical style, I just can’t see how you could actively dislike either of them.

What was up with those growth-like microphones? :eek_wp:

I think this may actually be my favorite version of ToML, I like that Cookie slowed it down vocally, gave it a more intimate feel. I didn’t get that he was sad but more that he was tired since that had to be filmed pretty early to be shown in the morning on the East Coast. And who knows what hours he’s been keeping (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? :lol_wp:). I’m also pleased he’s learning to dodge the KC questions. I’m sure he wants the focus right now on the tour and his music rather than his personal life. He and KC haven’t provided any scintillating gossip or juicy PDAs so the media needs to give it a rest already. Anyone interested in his personal life is already aware of who he’s with so let’s move it along, there’s nothing here to see :rolleyes_wp:

Loved Cookie in the white shirt. I hope we’ve seen the last of that black jacket for the time being.

Archie sounded great….loved those high notes at the end of SBM! they’re both awesome!

Gah! What I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do for you peeps! Making me watch those harpies on the View!

And we do appreciate it MJ! They are hard to take and makes me glad to know I’m not missing out on anything – I never watch it.

Do you think the David’s are getting a little sick of the dating questions? Does no one have an original thought in their head when they are sitting next to two fabulous musicians who just went through a once-in-a-lifetime experience? At least they asked who their musical Idol’s were. LOL about Eva Cassidy – they clearly had no idea who she was. Shown up by a 17 year old.

I’ve never heard Archie sing a song the same way twice. Can’t stop listening to SBM. In your face Nigel with the “Beautiful Girls” line! :clap_tb:

Haven’t heard all of Cook’s post-Idol stuff, but the winner always has to sing that single – you know, it’s all about the $$$.

. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure he wants the focus right now on the tour and his music rather than his personal life. He and KC havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t provided any scintillating gossip or juicy PDAs so the media needs to give it a rest already. Anyone interested in his personal life is already aware of who heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s with so letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s move it along, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nothing here to see

I couldn’t agree more. Everyone already knows they are dating. Sometimes I feel like saying, give it a rest already, we know! LOL

Missing KC can be one factor but who knows? He’s got other stuff going on his life. For a second when I saw how emotional his mom got after the song I had wondered if everything was ok with Adam. I thought he mostly looked tired and just a little mellow, and those women were annoying as hell.

Cook is a laid back guy. I bet his personality doesn’t change much even when he gets more rest. His lovelife is in the news so what else are they going to talk about – music that no one has heard yet? They ask all the celebs on the show the same stuff. At least they didn’t give him a hard time.

I’m typically very positive about all things David Cook. I do have one little complaint — and it may have a lot do with a previous Idol that I grew to admire.

Will Beth (David’s Mom, right?) be front and center at every concert? I, personally, hope not. She has every right to be proud, but she truly is a buzz kill for me. As a big examply; my Yo Face video — her standing there all dewy-eyed over him certainly changes the mood of the song for me.

Another Idol with too much Mama is Clay. She totally holds court at concerts, signing autographs, and showing up everywhere he is. It doesn’t sit right with me, and I hope that DC’s Mom starts staying home soon. He’s a grown man, right? Rock star creed doesn’t include having your Mama follow you around on tour. Let’s check on Our Lady Peace’s moms…. ?

Sorry and no tomatoes, please. I am a parent and realize how proud she must be — but as a *fan* …? Well, I’m hoping as the novelty wears off she’ll start staying home a bit, that’s all. I really am sorry I feel this way.

The guys sounded great. I think they are both adorable and so kind to each other. It’s so damn refreshing. The both sounded amazing as always.

Whoopi isn’t a big fan of the show but Elizabeth was fangirly enough so that’s great. She would probably be more in their fandom that Baba, or Joy. I usually like Joy, but she was just a jerk today.

Idol gets such a bad rap sometimes for what it has done to the music industry, etc, but I also have to give it props for opening my eyes to artists I would have never listened to, Ray LaMontagne and the late Eva Cassidy to mention two. I am not surprise that they hadn’t heard of her. Three or four years ago I would not have either.

As for David’s demeanor, he just seems low key to me. He’s laid back and cool. That’s not a bad thing at all.

Eta: I used to be a View defender, now I can’t stand to watch. I actually adore Whoopi, but the others are just horrible most of the time. Whoopi usually lifts the debate into something a bit higher than the normanl coffee klatch gossip, but that’s not enough reason for me to watch.

Wow, I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt that way about Cook’s mom. I didn’t mind her on Idol because that’s part of the show. But this is a whole different thing. Even Elliott’s Mom who practically had her own fan club didn’t sit in the audience when he did TV promo.

MJ,

I have been a lurker of your blog for a while now but it is definitely one of my favorites. Plus, your thoughts and comments at the Idol 7 round table discussion a month ago were some of my favorites (not to mention, you got to hang with Michael Slezak, who is also one of my favorite writers ever, but I digress).

Anyway, thank you so much for subjecting yourself to watching The View in order to share the Idol related bits of it so people like me who detest the show wouldn’t have to. I will say that watching Whoopie just kind of sit there while Elizabeth just squealed all over DC and Archie was hilarious.

Side note: How could people not know who Eva Cassidy is? Is she really that old and out of date? The woman was and is such an amazing talent. It just boggles my mind that these ladies could be so clueless…oh wait, it’s The View, never mind.

Anyway, thank you again, MJ, for all you do for us with your site. You always deliver news quickly but also in a classy and funny way. That is definitely hard to come by these days.

Hope you and everyone else has a great rest of the day! Cheers!

I’m going to bet that The View asked for Cook’s mom and Dadchuleta to attend. I mean, they had them miked and everything.

Whoopi did know who she was, the other’s didn’t. If I am not mistaken she whispered to someone that Eva had died…..the rest eh, the others probably aren’t that musically savvy.

Has Cook’s mother been to any of the other post-Idol stuff? I don’t remember seeing her anywhere else but I could have missed her. I just assumed he (and probably the other contestants as well) had family in town to spend time with him before he left for the tour and that’s why she was along with him. If she’s been to several other appearances then I agree, that could be a buzzkill. Attending the Idol shows I expect since most of the contestant’s families are there but the promo stuff – not necessary.

I haven’t seen Cook’s mother at any of the other post AI appearances that he is done. Today was the first time I’ve seen here in the audience since he started doing his post win promo. I don’t think it’s a big deal IMO.

Thanks for watching The View for us, mj! I cannot watch all this stuff live so I count on you often. I don’t even know these women, with the exception of B Walters and Whoopi. The blonde was a bit fangirly, which was kinda cute actually. I liked this interview with the both of them. They are so funny and cute together, every time I see them. Maybe they will get tired of each other on tour haha! I only watched Cook sing though. Damn you David Cook and your magic rainbows. Where can I get an mp3 of this version? Can I have 18 versions of the same song on my iPod or is that a violation of some iPod Rule? I just love him! I thought he looked kinda rested actually and seemed to enjoy performing this acoustic version. Love the white shirt, fitting for summertime. I haven’t seen Mom at EVERY single appearance he’s made post-Idol. But whatever – I’ll be just as huge a fan whether or not she is there. I just wouldn’t want her presence to stifle him in any way is all.

I think I have followed every single TV appearance, Wal-Mart and radio interview and people…I think this is the only time is Mom was there.

As for the concerts, I’m sure she will only attend the one in KC. DC said in an interview recently that he got the family tickets for the KC concert.

Braved those wenches on The View again just to watch the Davids. Fuck Me! I hope DC is NEVER on there again just so I cdon’t have to suffer thru one second of those truly awful women! Unless Kathy Griffin is on.

I thought DC was totally chill on the show. I like that mode on him.

I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seen Cookà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s mother at any of the other post AI appearances that he is done. Today was the first time Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen here in the audience since he started doing his post win promo. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a big deal IMO.

I also found her standing during the face song to be one of the most touching things I’ve ever seen on Idol. Or maybe it was his voice. Either way, I cried.

I saw it to be set up for both to have a parent in the audience. Otherwise they wouldn’t have already had their mics.

I could care less if his mom is there. My buzz takes more to kill than the site of someone’s mom in the audience

The View’s backstage blog.

Today’s big excitement was American Idol stars David Cook and David Archuleta. They were out rehearsing at 5 AM to make sure their performances were ready for the live broadcast. They finished up, changed clothes and watched the beginning of the show in the green room.

And don’t forgot about the Idol fans — they were out in full force! Hundreds of people lined the set here at Caesars Palace to get a glimpse of the guys — some screaming at the top of their lungs. The stars were very kind and stopped for autographs and photos.

There are a few nice pictures too. It mentions that an exclusive video will be put up, but it sounds like it will just be of the harpies.

Also, I might’ve misheard, but it seemed like Sherri thought Archie said David Cassidy rather than Eva Cassidy. Kinda cracked me up in an otherwise boring-as-hell interview.

I guess I’m worrying in advance. My example was Clay Aiken, and if DC follows Clays trajectory, it won’t get better.

Fortunately, I suppose, DC’s already *not* doing that by actually claiming a girlfriend — so that’s a good thing.

I’ll shut up about it. I just want him to be a grown up man, without his Mama around all the time, ’tis all.

Also, I mightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve misheard, but it seemed like Sherri thought Archie said David Cassidy rather than Eva Cassidy. Kinda cracked me up in an otherwise boring-as-hell interview.

I heard that too, and it totally cracked me up. :biggrin_wp:

I tried to do it. I really did. I hovered over the video with my mouse pointer, and I wanted to click it. Then I heard cackling and visions of women acting like assholes danced before my eyes and then there was more cackling, and Elizabeth was staring at me because I’m pretty sure she knew I was a democrat and she was trying to make me have an aneurysm with the power of her mind. The room just really felt like it was getting smaller and maybe it was even starting to spin and I’m pretty sure had I clicked the video, my entire house would’ve imploded.

I love you, David Cook, but I love myself more. Sorry, man.

Cut us a wee bit of slack — those of us who’ve never heard of Eva Cassidy. I — like the hosts — was like “who?” She is WAY under the radar.

So I went to you tube and got schooled.

Truly an amazing woman. Something very special about her. “Fields of Gold” made me cry. I’ll be adding her to my music collection very quickly. Based on the comments on you tube, others will be doing the same as well and all because of Pork Chop (DA).

If you haven’t heard her, go listen to her. It will sadden you that she has made all the music she’ll ever make, but you’ll be blessed to have heard her voice.

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I watched the Nightline youtube videos the other night. Beautifully done and a wonderful tribute to Eva. I can’t listen to Fields of Gold, it just slays me. Well when I need a good cleansing cry, then I can listen, otherwise, I just can’t.

I never did quite get what that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“beautiful girlsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  line had to do with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“stand by meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and it didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really fit in Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s version either. IMHO.

I think the base line of Sean Kingston’s beautiful girls is a sample from Stand By Me.

Slightly OT but David A was the one who brought it up. LOL. Eva Cassidy was one of the best artists of her time. Her version of Tennessee Waltz will break your heart. She also did a wonderful version of Sting’s Fields of Gold. In her final public performance she did What A Wonderful World and it is just amazing. My favorite of hers is Songbird though.

Finally, I’ve been ready for a new Cook single since a couple of weeks ago. Here’s hoping they release one sometime soon.

Was Eva Cassidy’s name really pronounced EV-uh, the way Archie said it? I’ve known a few people with the name Eva, with most pronounced EE-vuh and a few called AY-vuh, but never an EV-uh. Like the difference among Evil, April and Ever. Or Little Eva, Eva Gabor and Evumeimei Dingzai.

Just curious. I’ve heard of Eva Cassidy, but never heard her name pronounced, I guess. If she really was plain old EE-vuh like most of the others, I can see why calling her EV-uh would sound like “David” to someone who didn’t know Archie very well.

Someone mentioned maybe Beth was teary because Adam might be worse. That might be but she is not Adam’s mother. David and Andrew are Adam’s half brothers. Speaking of that I think David looks more like his dad and sometimes I see a resemblence between him and Adam. His dad didn’t seem to get a lot of press altho he attended some of the shows and I read he was always active in David’s life. If the parents behave kids can come out of divorce without too many scars. His parents seem to have done a pretty good job.

I think that if you listen to the intro to Eva Cassidy’s live CD, she is introduced as EV-uh Cassidy.

I kind of randomly found out about her when in DC, where she was from. I think that there may be some likely unfounded belief among American Idol watchers that EVERYONE who likes AI knows about her, because a couple of the performances about which everyone raves either were either expressly tied to her work or else people have drawn the conclusion that they were tied to her—namely, Kat McPhee’s Over the Rainbow and David A’s Imagine.

I also learned about the late Eva Cassidy while living in the Washington, DC area, to which she had ties. She’s one of those sort of “secret joy” musicians, who a lot of people find out about by CDs passing from hand to hand and someone saying “you have to listen to this.”

It’s a small thing, but I think it drops another briquet on the glow of Archuleta admiration in this jaded, Cooktard heart.

Let’s face it, interviewers often ask those questions as a sort of “here, make yourself look cool and make it easier for our audience to get you by comparing yourself to someone famous.” And goofy, eager young Idol contestants usually answer something like “I love Justin Timberlake, I hope he’ll appear on my record!”, and you can’t really blame them for trying.

But Archie doesn’t do either. Just answers the question sincerely, with the name of someone who’s a) not famous b) not alive anymore. He doesn’t get anything out of it, in this cynical world. It’s just neat.

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Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a small thing, but I think it drops another briquet on the glow of Archuleta admiration in this jaded, Cooktard heart.

Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face it, interviewers often ask those questions as a sort of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“here, make yourself look cool and make it easier for our audience to get you by comparing yourself to someone famous.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  And goofy, eager young Idol contestants usually answer something like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I love Justin Timberlake, I hope heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll appear on my record!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , and you canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t really blame them for trying.

But Archie doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do either. Just answers the question sincerely, with the name of someone whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a) not famous b) not alive anymore. He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get anything out of it, in this cynical world. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just neat.

well said….i think archie has a deeper understanding and appreciation for music than most give him credit for.

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True, maturin. Plus, I love that AI (which sometimes gets trashed for its music sensibilities) has made her music more known. More people learning of Eva Cassidy = good.

i love them both!
check out david’s new song..its hot!!
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