Comments on: David Cook – National Anthem – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

By: BootStar

BootStar — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:28:51 +0000

If only the Chiefs’ defense hadn’t collapsed with less than a minute on the clock, it might have been a perfect day. I must say, I genuinely admire David’s devotion to that sucktastic team. No fairweather fan, that guy.

(Oh, tierbee, I see that little “pit” is now your avatar. Sneaky girl!)

By: SharB

SharB — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:17:53 +0000

Absolutely loved David’s rendition of the National Anthem. He looks great and voice was so strong. He looked hot in the sunglasses. I was hoping the Chiefs would pull out a win to celebrate his b’day. Oh well, I hope he had fun. From the pictures and videos, I would say yes.

Also, thanks Jan for the trip down memory lane. I was sooooooo happy that night in May when he won. It been a great year for him filled with both joy and sorrow.

LadyMadonna, thanks for the photos, too.

By: tierbee

tierbee — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:44:09 +0000

http://twitpic.com/uhogw

Ooh, I like that one! He looks fabulous in those shades

By: ladymadonna

ladymadonna — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:03:33 +0000

A couple more close-up pics of Cook doing interviews before the Chiefs game. Those sunglasses are seriously fly:

http://twitpic.com/uhnyc
http://twitpic.com/uho4p
http://twitpic.com/uhogw

Getting ready for the anthem:

http://twitpic.com/uhoxk

Lots of good ones in this photostream:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/angelangiekc/sets/72157622916597235/

By: druzilla

druzilla — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:59:41 +0000

Hard to believe it was only this year his brother passed away. It’ll be a tough holiday season. Congrats to DC on his successes and best on the road ahead.

By: sunchick

sunchick — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:09:33 +0000

Awww, Cook. Sounds good, looks fab, and somehow manages not to be shivering wearing only a hoodie. Gotta love him. Hope he had a kickass bday.

By: TreeFrog

TreeFrog — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:40:24 +0000

I just love a straightforward SSB where the singer makes it about respect for the anthem rather than LOOK-AT-MEEE vocal gymnastics. Thank you, Mr. Cook! Oh, and someday I’d love to hear an acapella version with the band singing harmonies. Some of my absolute favorite versions have been done that way.

By: gingerly

gingerly — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:21:12 +0000

Love this rendition of the National Anthem. Love it because it’s straight and (to me) what the song is about. I always get a bit peeved at people who have beautiful voices but who decide the NA is another proof of vocal prowess and have to put every note they can hit into it because they can. That’s my preference for the song. Just sing it the way it was written.

Yeah, I think it was fine.

By: FolkFan

FolkFan — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:05:53 +0000

Only Pink and DC managed three songs on that countdown. Nice.

Thank you for the thread, MJ, and thank you for the trip down memory lane, Jan. Awesome, isn’t it?

Oh, and the latest update on his team total for the Race for Hope: $25,391.00

By: Sassycatz

Sassycatz — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:05:45 +0000

Rick Dees HAC Top40 of 2009 year end countdown has 3 David Cook songs in it. Congratulations and Happy Birthday David! What a year it has been.

http://www.rick.com/show/hot-adult-12-19-2009

One of only two artists to have three songs on the list. David and Pink. Congrats to them both.

By: cookcricket

cookcricket — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:45:57 +0000

DC sounded great on the NA! As many have said, much different than his first time alone. So relaxed. You’ve come a long way! I saw the great post of pics on the previous page. Awwww!

Happy B-DAY! David Cook! I hope you had a great party, and hope that no one brought Brownies. (Sorry hubby’s from Cleveland.)

Also, the Rick Dees EoY countdown is so wonderful! Proud to be a fan for sooooooo many reasons!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:26:41 +0000

Very straight version by David. Sounded good.

By: Aileen

Aileen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:17:17 +0000

Rick Dees HAC Top40 of 2009 year end countdown has 3 David Cook songs in it. Congratulations and Happy Birthday David! What a year it has been.

http://www.rick.com/show/hot-adult-12-19-2009

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:31:22 +0000

awwwww….tweet from David.

Thanks for the bday wishes everyone! Calling it a night, I think.
28 minutes ago from mobile web

By: tinydance

tinydance — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:25:35 +0000

Thanks for posting this MJ. Happy Birthday David!