This is pretty impressive. David Cook is set to appear on Saturday Night Live November 1. This is the Saturday before the presidential election, so count on the ratings to be HUGE for this particular show.

This is a very big get for the Cook camp. Congrats to all involved!

There was some chatter in comments about the history of Idols appearing on SNL. Lady Madonna was kind enough to check out the SNL archives, and this is what she found:

Clay Aiken: 02.12.04 (à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Invisibleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹The Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢)
Kelly Clarkson: 02.12.05 (SUBG and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Breakawayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢)
Carrie Underwood: 03.24.07 (à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Wastedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢) and 02.23.08 (à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢All American Girlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Flat on the Floorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢)

David Cook’s appearance on Saturday Night Live will mark the earliest appearance post win/finale for any Idol who has appeared on the show.

 
  • gerreb

    wow that is big news!!! congrats cook! :)

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    I am so excited about this! Can’t wait! :jittery_tb:

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Wow! That’s HUGE. Especially the timing. I’ve already voted (yay IL early voting!!!), but everyone will be watching for the political satire on both sides of the fence. In fact, most enjoy the satire more than the reality.

    The exposure for Cookie will be better than a NYE appearance, I think.

  • Trina

    When he said in the Boston interview this morning that press & promo was beginning on 11/1 I wonder if he was about to plode from having to hold this doozy in. :jittery_tb: :clap_tb:

  • baxter

    HOLY CRAP!!! This is huge. Anyone that says RCA/19ABCDEF are not working hard enough to promote this guy is insane. How they pulled off the date of his appearance is amazing.

    Call me freaking impressed!!!

  • CathyMK

    November is also a sweeps month, so that makes it especially impressive for David to appear then.
    I can’t believe that we get to hear a new song (hopefully) and see his band in 2 weeks!

    And, wow, what a busy day for AI news! It seems so long ago that the video was the big news! (I’m counting 11 new stories today- is that a record?)

  • DivaE

    SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

  • sabby_rina

    Holy crap thats freaking amazing! AHHH!

  • blissful

    That’s crazy!

    I haven’t watched it in ages…so forgive my ignorance. Will he just sing? Or…*gasp* will he participate in the sketches too?

  • Suzanne

    MJ is so right. This is SO HUGE. Really huge. Musicians really aspire to this. It’s really incredible.

    What’s kind of cool is that he can also act–he’s articulate and witty. Maybe he’ll be in a skit too. (every once in a while it happens.)

    It’s going to be so great to see him on the commercials that week and on the show. This is such incredible news. (I can’t believe I’ll have to tape it. It’s my daughter’s 4th birthday and we’ll have people here and all that.)

    ETA–Ben Affleck is the host. That’s great. He was really good last time.

  • elisad

    Usually, they just sing… But it’s David! His favorite site is FunnyorDie, he quoted a former SNL member whose name I can’t remember in an interview! I hope they give him a sketch!

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Usually, they just singà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ But ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s David! His favorite site is FunnyorDie, he quoted a former SNL member whose name I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember in a interview! I hope they give him a sketch!

    Hmm. I think Blake did a sketch for Funny or Die and got tons of backlash. Just sayin…

  • elisad

    Aw… You quoted me before I edited my grammar mistake…

    Really? I would love to see that. I know some people get offended by sketchs, or like stuff Russel Brand says when he hosts a show, or maybe things in Chris Rock’s special. But I’m all about funny, I don’t give a crap about that.

  • hypertwink

    Though I like some sketches on FunnyorDie, some are “orDie” instead of Funny. I hope they get DC a nice bit. I always laugh when I remember Mick Jagger as karl lagerfeld , or Justin Timberlake as Jessica Simpson or one of the Gibbs (Andy, I think).

  • Layla

    This is craaaaaazy mad!!!! DC on SNL…with his sense of humor and comedic timing!!!!

    Holy shit! feel faint! And in just a couple of weeks!!! :clap_tb: :clap_tb: :clap_tb:

    I need to go squee….I’ll be back!

  • Layla

    Go RCA! Go!!!!!

  • Layla

    It looks as though the previous idols all sang two songs….will we get a second song from the record…before it’s released?

    Oh hell yeah!!!!

  • sherryw

    Hmm. I think Blake did a sketch for Funny or Die and got tons of backlash. Just sayinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    David Cook just doesn’t strike me as the type to do “David Cook Is Shitting In My Bathroom”. His sense of humor seems to be less raunchy (and actually funny). He could definitely pull off a comedy skit. See his Best Week Ever appearance from May. And, I will chime in right along with everyone else: This is HUGE. Now, that’s what I’m talking about, RCA. Keep it up and we’ll get along just fine, LOL.

  • psyche

    I was so hoping for this!! It’s absolutely PERFECT for David! I’m home when SNL is on, but I think I’ll be recording it anyways!

  • noctem seizure

    It looks as though the previous idols all sang two songsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.will we get a second song from the recordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦before ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s released?

    My guess is no. Many times the musical act only does one song. So I have a feeling that it will be LO only, since there will have been no other song released yet. I also am doubtful that he’ll appear in a sketch. Just because he has the ability to pull it off doesn’t mean that they’d entrust him with the task, or that he’d even have the time to rehearse for one.

    I don’t mean to rain on this, though, because it really is MASSIVE. I just hope DC and the boys have their game on that night.

  • Trina

    noctem I’ve been an SNL fanatic for years, the musical guests always does 2 songs; one around the 45 minute mark and one shortly before the show ends.

    Also Kelly and Clay both appeared in sketch so it’s not that far off to believe he could be in one. Clay actually appeared in the opening and in a sketch.

    eta: hypertwink I know, but it’s rare. Going into the show they at least rehearse two.

  • hypertwink

    Sometimes, due to time constraints (one of the sketches going overtime or something) , you get only one. Although I’m not sure if they record it and then stream it online — like Leno.

  • maggiemay

    :O awesome!

  • E

    Congrats Cook! This is huge.

  • ozarka

    Once in a while, they do let the musical guest participate in a skit, especially if they are famous. I would certainly classify David Cook as famous. Since the show will air the weekend before the elections, they may very well do a skit tying in the presidential election with American Idol and the crazy voting that goes on. I wonder who will play the part of Archie. :ponder_tb:

  • geekygirl

    I hope they let him do a skit, he has great comic timing. I got a huge laugh out of the skit he did with that guy in a faux interview, and he ended up doing his hair. Can’t remember who it was, saw the clip here but he certainly can hold his own. Fingers crossed!

  • Deejay

    Since the show will air the weekend before the elections, they may very well do a skit tying in the presidential election with American Idol and the crazy voting that goes on.

    If they don’t do this, they’re missing out on a perfect comedic opportunity.

    I’m guessing two songs and at least one skit appearance. But I’ll be happy with whatever we get because no matter what, he’ll still be on SNL on a huge ratings night. Can’t ask for better publicity.

  • justic

    OMG! OMG! OMG!
    and I’m counting the days for this awesome Must see TV
    GO COOKIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

  • reinharv

    I am totally impressed–now that is something!!!!

    I doubt DC will do a skit and will probably only get to sing one song but even if they were able to do a skit, it will be funnier than you can imagine. He has perfect comedic timing and he’d be perfect in something like that and he wouldn’t do anything that would hurt AI, any of the other contestants, judges, or his reputation. That guy has class. I am sooooooooooo excited!!!!! :clap_tb:

  • Layla

    If idols in the past have done two songs and a skit, there is no reason why DC won’t get the same treatment!

    This is orgasmic!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.dancin.ca dancin

    :) weeeeeeeee i’ll have to try to stay up for this one !

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    His favorite site is FunnyorDie, he quoted a former SNL member whose name I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember in an interview!

    His favorite Funny or Die video is “The Landlord” with Will Farrell. That’s HIGHlarious!!!!

    I’m not even gonna pretend I’m not excited about this SNL thing! SCREAM!!! No promotion my FOOT!!

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    ometimes, due to time constraints (one of the sketches going overtime or something) , you get only one. Although Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if they record it and then stream it online à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  like Leno.

    I don’t think this is the norm. It’ nearly always two songs. David will more than likely get two songs to sing.

  • cruzceleste

    ^^Funny if I remember, when they broadcast SNL in Latin America they only play one, if I remember, but I stopped watching SNL after Jimmy Fallow left so I could be wrong…

  • sunchick

    Hmm. I think Blake did a sketch for Funny or Die and got tons of backlash.

    And then there’s Justin Timberlake and you-know-what in a box, which had like a bazillion youtube hits and was insanely popular. Adam Levine from Maroon 5 did a song parody with Andy Samberg too…I Ran So Far Away. It probably won’t happen, but I think it would be awesome. :jittery_tb:

  • elisad

    I’ve only been watching SNL for a few year(What? I know it’s going downhill, but I’m young and not an American), and the music guest always does 2 songs. The only exception I can think of is Foo Fighters, maybe, I’m not sure about this, because the co-host was Jon Bon Jovi that week, and of course he sang.

    Ben Affleck doesn’t have any album out, does he?

    ^
    I just watched the video that Justin sang Vote in a Box on JustJared, I love him.

  • psnax

    So he would be on SNL the one week I’m traveling ….

    To piggyback on everyone else, this is exciting; huge coup. I’ve never watched a full episode of SNL but since moving to the USA have come to learn that it’s huge, and pre-election week will likely be a massive audience! David might be in the promos – I’ve definitely seen promos for the show with the musical guest. If so, that will increase his exposure even more!

    Plus, (and I’ll have to double check with my folks back home) but it might be shown with a one or two week lag on cable/digital/satellite in the UK. If it is shown overseas it will increase his exposure even more.

  • http://widyatarina.blogspot.com widz

    Yes, it’s aired overseas..

    In Asia, they air SNL on Star World

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    ometimes, due to time constraints (one of the sketches going overtime or something) , you get only one. Although Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if they record it and then stream it online à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  like Leno.

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think this is the norm. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ nearly always two songs. David will more than likely get two songs to sing.

    Yeah, the music guests rarely get to do an actual sketch, that is, unless they’re the host and the entertainment. That’s rare. He’ll do the standard two songs, I’m sure. That’s enough for me.

    Please, please, please let him debut a new song!!!

  • FolkFan

    Every once in a while, they’ll work the musical act into a skit. I’m going to assume two songs (as that is the norm unless they are running seriously over time) and no skits. If he appears in a skit, that would be (to use one of his words) “gravy.”

  • maturin

    Noctem’s practical point of view is always well taken.

    That show is going to be packed. Bound to have lots of Tina Fey. Maybe other special guest cameos. And SNL loves them some Ben Affleck. I still fondly remember his sad/funny skit after the breakup of his disastrous J Lo “Bennifer” romance–he proposed alternative celebrity hookups for himself, including “Boprah.” So there may not be room for the musical act to get in on the skits, no matter how funny he is.

    At the same time: Election Week. Guy whose pop cultural fame = winning in a landslide. Just sayin.

    And how spoiled are we?? Light On *live*, seeing the Cook band live for the first time darn I am looking forward to that, and like Noctem, sort of nervous for them. Good luck and start practicing, David, Neal, Andy, Joey and Kyle of Mystery.

  • Sarah

    Wow, this news made me go week in the knees.
    Just when I thought my anticipation of November couldn’t get any bigger, it’s now over the top!
    This is indeed huge. Yay, David! All is well.

  • forlife

    I wonder if he will sing LO. I really hope this helps give him an added boost. If not, I will fear more for the success of his album. It’s going down on itunes again and not gaining on any charts other than HAC that I could see.
    :unsure_tb:

  • noctem seizure

    I’ve seen plenty of SNL episodes where the musical guest only performs one song. Hopefully, he’ll get to do two though and a sketch, or even two.

  • Joanna

    The only time I’ve ever seen the musical guest do one song is when the episode is shown in syndication on E or Comedy Central and is cut down from an hour and a half to an hour. He will do 2 songs.
    He might get a small part in a sketch, but most of the examples above, like Justin Timberlake, was when the musical guest was also the host. I’m no JT fan, but he’s really good on SNL. (I would squeal if DC did something with Andy Samberg, though).
    I can’t believe I’m going to have to watch SNL bring Tina Fey in to milk the election. Oh wait, I have a DVR.

  • Allison

    I actually think SNL is pretty funny lately and have been watching – the new people are good. This is really big news for Cook. I know SNL doesn’t like to flood the show with Idols, and I guess the fact that Cook is rock led them to choose him instead of Jennifer Hudson this year.
    I do remember the skits Clay and Kelly were in, as well as Clay being in the opening number. So let’s hope DC is in one too.

  • tinawina

    I wonder if he will sing LO. I really hope this helps give him an added boost. If not, I will fear more for the success of his album. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going down on itunes again and not gaining on any charts other than HAC that I could see.
    :unsure_tb:

    The one song you can count on him doing is Light On. It’s the single!

    I gained on HAC Monday (14? stations) and Top 40 yesterday (11? stations). It should start trending upward again on ITunes over the next couple of weeks.

  • IndyMuse

    Well, now I have another date I can’t wait for! Can I say I’m VERY excited about this?

  • sma11ie

    Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be so great to see him on the commercials that week and on the show.

    Eek! I forgot about the commercials, where the host and the musical guest always do a quick funny clip on the upcoming show– in my heart of hearts, I truly believe he’ll get 2 songs and a brief appearance in one of the skits, but even if he only sings (2 songs!), I’m glad we’ll get at least a tiny funny-DC with funny-Ben Affleck moment in those commercials!

  • jpfan

    Well if the album tanks, no one can fault RCA for their poor promotion. This is a big coup.

  • poporange

    delted

  • GEEK4VOCAB

    I am so beyond excited about this! This is fricking HUGE!

    *dance of joy*

  • Layla

    Yes, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s aired overseas..

    In Asia, they air SNL on Star World

    Well, it’s not aired in northern Europe…or at least in Denmark.

    Guess that’s what youtube (and Mj’s is for) Can get the hook up either place!

    Still cannot believe it…boyfirend is gonna be on SNL!

    Can’t wait to see the band! Rehearse boys! Rehearse!

  • Glamour

    Wow! This is very big for David C. SNL is THE show for any musician to get on. And they do not have very many AI winners/contestants on the show. That is sooooo excellent for David!

  • forlife

    “Well if the album tanks, no one can fault RCA for their poor promotion. This is a big coup.”

    I agree with you. RCA is definitely doing their part.

  • schmanda

    Hmmmm, do I or do I not avail myself of a vacation day to try to go get in on standby? That can be my birfday present to myself, but I’ll only have been in my new position for 2 weeks. Buggerrrrrrrr.

  • CRB

    I think Cook will do well on SNL. He seemed a natural on stage during the Idols Live tour and he is at heart a theater geek, so if the writing is there (a big IF with SNL these days) then he should shine.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    I knew that was at least one musician/group that did a skit. It was Aerosmith during Wayne’s World. Pretty funny.

  • Joanna

    I knew that was at least one musician/group that did a skit. It was Aerosmith during Wayneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s World. Pretty funny.

    Aerosmith is a pretty big name, though, and they actually asked to do that Wayne’s World skit.

    Tom Hanks: “Check. Check 1. Sibilance. Sibilance. Check. Check 2. Sibilance. Sibilance.”

  • sunchick

    Musical acts who have skitted…Madonna cameo’d in Coffee Talk. Sting, Paul Simon….Adam Levine I mentioned previously. (Huge SNL junkie here doing some wishful thinking.)

  • Aileen

    I would love to see him in a skit. He would be perfect for any election spoof, or even the cougar den (not sure if I want to see that though).

    Even one song would be great, so it’s all good. :)

  • Autumn

    jpfan

    Well if the album tanks, no one can fault RCA for their poor promotion. This is a big coup.

    I don’t believe that there is a chance in Hell that this album will “tank”. David Cook has a huge following from AI, the voting showed that, and whether we (AI fans) liked it or not TOML earned him many more with it’s significant air play during the Olympics and it’s steady hold on the charts. I really belive RCA knows exactly what they are doing concerning the promotion of his new album. Being that he is going to be on SNL they are obviously targeting a completely different demographics than DA and shooting for the more mature audience.

  • FolkFan

    I agree, Autumn. I have complete faith that the album is going to sell quite well.

  • shell29

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe that there is a chance in Hell that this album will à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“tankà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

    I don’t think it’s a given that his album won’t “tank” (same goes for little David). I hope it doesn’t, but I remain “cautiously optimistic”. You just never know who will catch on once the competition ends, and it takes more than a large, loyal AI fanbase to carry your single or album sales.

    If I’ve learned anything from past seasons (especially season six), it’s that there are very few “sure things” when it comes to post-Idol success.

  • jpfan

    I don’t expect the album to tank but it’s happened before to winners of Idol, so it can always happen again.

    Winning Idol with millions of votes is not a guarantee that you’ll sell millions of albums. And how a coronation single does isn’t the best indicator of success either. Carrie’s did just okay, for example. But in the past, RCA has been blamed for their poor promotion and lack of support. This will def not be the problem here. Big names working on the album and the video plus huge TV exposure shows RCA is behind this 1000%.

  • Autumn

    Personally I believe Cook is probably the most talented AI contestant to date with the highest chance of success beyond the AI bubble.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    If Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve learned anything from past seasons (especially season six), ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that there are very few à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“sure thingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when it comes to post-Idol success.

    I’ve been at this (following AI closely) since Season 3, and believe me, I have found this to be absolutely true.

  • noctem seizure

    The only time Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve ever seen the musical guest do one song is when the episode is shown in syndication on E or Comedy Central and is cut down from an hour and a half to an hour.

    No matter how many times people in this thread tell me that I’m wrong and that SNL musical guests always perform twice, I’m not wrong. I have seen lots of episodes where they only sang once. It seems to be related to how many songs the artist has out and also how high-profile he/ she is. It goes like this– if the guest is doing two songs, then expect them to come out first around 12:10 and then again about 12:45. If you don’t see them until closer to 12:30, then they’re only going to be onstage once. So pay attention to what time Affleck says “Ladies and Gentlemen, David Cook!”

  • schmanda

    No matter how many times people in this thread tell me that Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wrong and that SNL musical guests always perform twice, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not wrong.

    No, you’re not wrong. Off the top of my head, I can think of two examples of the musical guest performing once (I was at the dress rehearsal for the former; I don’t recall him rehearsing a second song because I recall being surprised that he didn’t). It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen.

  • JOJOSIE

    If post Idol sucess is selling lots of records then some have not done as well, but most have reach some element of sucess and are still making a good living doing personal appearances, Broadway, concerts etc. Selling multi platinum isn’t the only measure of sucess IMO.

  • gelfling

    Recording artists make their income by touring, concert merchandise and endorsements (and Broadway, TV and movies).

    They can sell millions of albums and singles but still come out either broke or owing the label.

    The record industry hypes and rewards big sales because its to their bottom line to do so. For the artist the music is a tool to attract concert audiences. If you buy the albums and singles but don’t attend the concerts, plays and events, they will be back tending bar or selling used car parts soon enough.

  • http://myspace.com/yoroshiku34 yoroshiku34

    Coming back out of lurkdom to do the Snoopy dance over Cook being on SNL. (With Affleck as the host? Two great tastes that taste great together, IMO. I’d kill to see these two in a “Dueling Toupees” sketch.) He’s been so smart about playing the media game, it’s fascinating to watch.

    No, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not wrong. Off the top of my head, I can think of two examples of the musical guest performing once (I was at the dress rehearsal for the former; I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t recall him rehearsing a second song because I recall being surprised that he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t). It doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t happen often, but it does happen.

    I agree; I remember this being really common in the mid aughts (while I was enjoying phosphates at the local soda shoppe :lol_wp:), which seemed even more stacked than usual with half-hit wonders as musical guests. Pray that Cook doesn’t add to that pile!

  • sherryw

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a given that his album wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“tankà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Agreed. I think, if anything, the lackluster radio performance and subsequent falling sales of LO (it really sucks to start off with no major markets on board) are an indication that the album will tank. That doesn’t mean that SNL won’t be hella awesome to watch. There is no doubt that this appearance is quite a coup for the Cook camp, but…. TV appearances only boost sales temporarily. Consistent airplay presence is what keeps sales consistent, and this is where the problem lies with LO. Whether that is RCA or not, I don’t know. But if LO can’t get the airplay, they need to whip out a single that can in order to sell singles and albums in the long term. Maybe RCA needs to take some lessons from Jive on how to make songs that mixture of generic and catchy that guarantees radio play.

  • Layla

    Maybe MJ or Kirsten knows the answer to this question,

    Do the record sales in Europe count towards the tally? As I mentioned before, amazon.uk now has DC’s record up for pre-order.

    David is a natural on stage given his theater background..SNL would squander a great opportunity to use DC this way.

    I just hope that if DC does a skit that it doesn’t revolve around “cougar” ANYTHING! I postiviely HATE that reference in relationship to describing DC’s fan base.

    RCA is doing their job in promoting DC and getting him outside of the AI bubble.
    When one reads about him in Rollingstone, Blender and EW-especially Rollingstone as they play down the AI shit- one cannot help feeling so optimistic to a fault…

    His record will do well…no doubt. He has a built in “starter” fanbase which will only increase with the incredible PR in the works.

    DC on SNL after only five months. Well damn.

  • FolkFan

    Huh. Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and San Diego aren’t major markets? Damn. That’s not only bad news for DC, but bad news for Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and San Diego. LO is currently #45 on the HAC chart, going up a couple of spots a day. After its 11 Top 40 adds on Tuesday, it has started going up in spins on Top 40 again. So, the hitpredictor assessment that LO will be a success on radio in both formats is starting to come true. As he performs the show in public and there is more radio and TV presence, it seems likely that LO sales will go up, although I still don’t think that singles sales are RCA’s highest priority here—record sales are.

    In the meantime, there is plenty of evidence that DC will sell a lot of records, regardless of how many sales LO gets. Evidence of preorders. The excellent pre-review in Rolling Stone. The SNL appearance. All of this shows a good sign that the Record will be a success. So, the prediction that the unreleased “album will “ank” seems to me to be utterly unsupported and likely incorrect.

  • IndyMuse

    Maybe RCA needs to take some lessons from Jive on how to make songs that mixture of generic and catchy that guarantees radio play.

    I hope the day never comes that David tailors his writing in order to guarantee radio play. I have faith it won’t. His writing, and his integrity in doing what he feels is right as an artist, is part of why I am a fan. I also believe strongly that the album will do well as the extent of his talent becomes apparent to more people. Those people who only saw his singing/playing/rearranging talents on the show are in for a surprise when they see him perform songs he has written without the constraints of AI. Seeing him perform on tour, you were made aware that we were only getting a small indicator of his performing abilities on the show. Most of the world has yet to see that or the songwriting. I can’t believe that those of us who were bowled over by these things are that unusual.

  • Michelle

    Maybe RCA needs to take some lessons from Jive on how to make songs that mixture of generic and catchy that guarantees radio play.

    Aiyi, please no. That would be the very definition of “selling out” to me, if he turns his back on his own music and cranks out prefabricated junk just to sell units for the label. He may sell like gangbusters, but what’s the point?

  • Layla

    I hope the day never comes that David tailors his writing in order to guarantee radio play.

    Please Lord no!!!! I hope he NEVER EVER sells out to that degree.

    I’d rather he have a smallih cult following for his music than the eventual goal be to mass produce in order to sell.

    Oh hell no.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Maybe RCA needs to take some lessons from Jive on how to make songs that mixture of generic and catchy that guarantees radio play.

    Oh, happiness!!!

    Thanks. I needed this.

  • FolkFan

    Heh, Gwendolyn.

  • Keel

    Layla said:

    I just hope that if DC does a skit that it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t revolve around à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“cougarà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  ANYTHING! I postiviely HATE that reference in relationship to describing DCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fan base.

    I’m with you Layla, but if (and that’s a really big IF) little Davey Cook is lucky enough to get to do a skit on SNL on November 1st, the chances are going to be very high that he will be guest starring in another installment of The Cougar Den. I think it would be very, very, VERY difficult for the cast of SNL to resist that glorious synergy given that David is well known for being Cougar Prey. (Damn you, Cougars4Cook sign lady!!) So, sorry about that, Layla. You may just have to change the channel during the skit.

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