David Cook "Livin' on a Prayer" Live in Blue Springs - May 9

[guitaroon]

AMAZING COVER watch?v=3RpGQXLz5eM thumps of so everyone can see!

[cassiabonjovi]

Very good! wooww fantastic!

[idontknowanname]

Lmao he stole some parts from Richie Sambora's Living on a Prayer in 2005. xD

[yokophoenix]

@idontknowanname lol this is exactly like jovi did himself way more years ago but ok ^^

[idontknowanname]

@yokophoenix Yeah but Jon and Richie wrote it together...Back then this guy was barely born! ;-)

[yokophoenix]

@idontknowanname ah ok

but i said it is the exact cover ^^ same like billie jean

[nebunule54]

He is amazing,,a very good singer live,,i had the chance to see him and he is amazing.

[uhkwtflol]

Boring beyond all belief. And you are all encouraging him. Shame on you.

[nebunule54]

@uhkwtflol u know nothing about music,you only get stuck on one artist..shame on yourself.

[uhkwtflol]

@nebunule54

You converted me. He has a voice like velvet and strums the guitar like the touch of God.

[Squall8882]

Damn good remake!

[xuberalles]

Great cover. I wonder if Jon has ever heard this? I'm a huge Bon Jovi fan and would love if he sang it onstage with him. Would be classic.

[charliesgurl15]

@xuberalles totally:) luv jovi n cook, that would make an awesome duet 

[djswimmer97]

I usually hate people that sing Bon Jovi songs but he's good at Bon Jovi!!!

[Reichiruu]

Beat it: watch?v=wVUVnH5cNsw

[reactor32]

I can honestly say that he has quite a powerful voice.

[Reichiruu]

@reactor32 Bether voice: watch?v=wVUVnH5cNsw

[DRAGONBALL4VEGETA]

It's pretty hard to match Jon or Richie's voice, but David is close.. Great Cover..

[wylerian]

@DRAGONBALL4VEGETA no hes not

[85Robert19]

Love this this version of this song. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[SennaAnodyneRaylie47]

HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS BEFORE???!!! O_O

[algebra978]

i always admire he's being a musician.. he can sing song that originally sounds rock to a ballad... just great!!!

[killerpfurtz]

A mix between Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi and...ehm..np

[MrCopycat007]

he's failed in this music... .-.

[manurona]

fucking shit

[gsoglo]

Covering a Bon Jovi song is like covering a Whitney Houston song:one can't hope to top the original artist, but even to step onto the same "field" takes a fool or a master, and in this case, we definitely have a master! I actually prefer this one to all but the acoustic version from Bon Jovi..

[scatback105]

Perfect.

[kswan4christ]

Oh how I absolutely adore this man! God bless you, David Cook!

[OfficialCLindquist]

David Cook is amazing!

[TheOpabinia]

Love this.

[jimmsr]

Bye bye bon jovi !

[Mccaxa]

OMG

you better then bon jovi

[hefra344]

@Mccaxa he is in no way a better singer than jon bon jovi close but not better

[Joshilini]

@Mccaxa

I hope you're joking...

[necross16]

@Mccaxa you wrong

no, he is not

[emmettcullenlover66]

Can I be the mircophone? ;)

[zachstar18]

I listen to this over and over.. This is classic.. amazing!

[XxkingxXD]

bon jovi's version is much better than david cook's version.



[cougar40n]

Can't imagine what was going through his mind as he looked around the grounds of his old high school and sang -- probably for more people than ever before -- all there just for him. So glad someone got good vids & audio of these amazing performances of Cook on a little wooden platform, with just an acoustic guitar and a dream.

[zBarbiedollz]

he is so amazing!!!!

[NyCArole426]

That's one beautiful MAN w an awesome voice!

[safroniamay]

Watch this full screen and watch how he's scoping out his audience...

[jasper11227]

Guys, He is VERY GOOD, but the thing that makes him so cool is that he is left handed!!!!!!!! (just like me actually!!!!)

[ArchieIsted]

@jasper11227 left handed people are just better at everything

[ivyaja]

The feeling that he loves himself more than to give people energy ...

[SimplyMe1010]

I really love David Cook. I never get tired listening to his songs and his AI performances ♥♥♥

[nemmi]

exelent cover...

[cougar40n]

I'm amazed by both this and the My Hero performance recorded at the same time -- just him and his guitar on a little wooden platform outdoors in his high school football stadium during his "home visit" for American Idol Top 3 week. The sound quality, his voice, what must have been going through his head at the time. Love these recordings.

[dichaelovic]

I think his voice is annoying sometimes...

[jimmyeatworldorelse]

I don't think he's human

[Tlatz]

I keep coming back to watch this. Such a great cover. His voice is amazing. He can sing the sh*t out of anything.

[dawashel1]

he got a cd? where can u get it?

[cougar40n]

@dawashel1 David Cook most definitely has a CD! His first major label album (self-titled) was released Nov 2009 and went platinum in 3 mos. The CD's are hard to find now -- none left at my Walmart or Best Buy. But you can order from Amazon or download from iTunes. Cook's new album is anticipated by late summer 2010.

[HIMYNAMEISEVAN]

what are the chords to this song???

[arbonjovi]

@HIMYNAMEISEVAN @dawashel1 Em, C, D and chours Em, C, D  G, C, D :)

[montiac712]

What a thrill to watch and listen to this again; can't believe it's already 2 years since David returned to Blue Springs. What a voice; what a talent. What a great guy.

[H3rb3rtW3hn3r]

Tip your hats to Mr. Cook

So many guys try to pay Bon Jovi homage by trying to cover his song by closing in on his performance. And they ultimately have to fail. And it is not the point of performing a cover version.

David does it like its got to be done - do your own version of what you feel like the song should feel like to you.

He is a true artist.

[mlarracuente]

2 Years later and I'm here watching this again!! what an amazing ride and the best is yet to come. =)

[piperzila]

BEYOND AWESOME !!!

Yesterday it was 2 years anniversary of his Homecoming and it's still makes me teary !

[CurtBoltikCobein]

amazing voice!!!!  I like the way David sings this song- this is my favourite cover

[rachystar]

amazing voice!!!! knew from his very 1st audition he'd win!! definately my favorite american idol and im from UK! get over here David!!!

[unbreakable32]

great!!!

[Lieboski]

he sang this on my birthday! yayayayayayyayay

[squirc77]

THAT .... IS .... AMAZING ...

[bejayful]

What a voice! So beautiful and powerful! Love him.

[gogiya41195]

I love the original version but this is unique

[MsCheviousxoxo]

Loveeee(:

[NCISfreak14]

this is the same version that bon jovi and richie sambora sang in 1989 on the mtv music awards. while i have to say he did a really good job, you just can't beat the original! but good job.

[JoaoMonteiroMusic]

Bon Jovi is better , but david ROCKS!

[mikialjan]

GOOGLE SUCK @SS they F*CKED UP YOUTUBE!! I wanna SEE the ratings without HAVING to rate myself!!!!

[KidOfTheKoRn]

his voice is way smoother than jovis. but this guy is simply amazing! respect!

[FKDew07]

@KidOfTheKoRn He needs to make this a single!

[moneyquickeasy]

@markvbb Bon Jovie is better.

[Askirith]

@moneyquickeasy Yeah but I bet if he sang it faster it would be better as well.

[Powerchain]

Really , really nice :)

[AIReject]

I was there! He also did My Hero by the Foo Fighters. It was so good.

[xBo0]

haha sexxxy =)

[emawy20]

HE IS AMAZING!!

[Chanelleml]

lol i love this version of the song jezz

[blossomvivero11768]

not so good but i still like you David..

[hcupguns]

Wow he's so cute <3.

[Psylover]

its nice but, i dont like this acoustic version is so dismay in my oppnion

[crazykiran11]

Good but this will always be the song that only Bon jovi can perfect.

[slakchen4ever]

LEFTY HANDED ,FTW :D

[Tlatz]

Love this. Better than Bon Jovi could ever do. His voice is one of my all-time faves. :)

[dcrocksmyworld1]

@Tlatz i think we could be friends. but anyway i totally agree with u

[noraacmw]

he's good, but Bon Jovi is beast!

[amesha1990]

it they same the voice

[1901chipmunk]

he looks like the guy from kings of leon

[BrianMc1990]

Love how he puts his own spin on it amazing! :)

[Javier23gol]

Prayer 94 is not living on a prayer

[markp617]

Nice!

[Viczor6]

that's a badass vibrato, wonderful.

[FKDew07]

He needs to make this a single.

[FloatingGrin]

I had to come her to listen to this to cleanse my mind of some stupid a cappella show on NBC.

[leerosenthall82]

LOL, I came here to do the same thing! Still as good as I remembered it.

[morphineSKD]

that dude's got voice

[chloegirl420]

i absolutely cannot wait until his next cd comes out. american idol did good

[spidafreek]

you cant compare a live cover acoustic to a well rehearsed original recording that's been edited, just appreciate some new twists to some good oldies

[blacklab3l]

its Em and its Bon Jovis 2nd version of "livin on a prayer". its on their greatest hits cd titled "prayer '94" its really different but its still pretty good...but DC didnt come up wit this version.

[LietuvojGimus]

Jesus...I wish I was that microphone <3

[MARITZAOLIVARES]

Well TO BE a guitar is not a bad idea so just imagine aaaaaaaaa omg omfg.

[dahon300]

its still Em dude...just a variation...still the same...:)

[ChrisMagoo99]

well he was known to change songs around a lot when he was on American Idol

[irishjovi]

i know all that its just my opinion i like the vocals but his version of the cords just dont do it 4 me....take a peek @ an evening with bonjovi its here on you tube its out of this world!!!

[NorseMayers]

What a voice, song, artist and not at least LIVE PERFORMANCE!!!!

[NorseMayers]

No debt.... BEST COVER EVER!!!!

[DanielleT192]

I prefer Bon Jovi's version if I'm being honest but David Cook's singing is amazing!!

[PeterPunkAble]

he's a good singer with a great voice, but this is not rock and the rock version really rocks \.../

[CindyJane54]

Amazing cover; amazing voice!!

[Flyers1215]

I think that the most impressive about this is that theres no monitor, he probably barely hear himself, and hes spot on...incredible.

[Ta1on10]

Creative. Not better. Although i do think David Cook wins the better voice contest! Only my opinion....

[rizadofreako]

if he thinks he can beat bon jovi on this, no way. bon jovi is the number 1 singer for this song. Rock On Bon Jovi !

[luvpeaceandrocknroll]

Covering a song does not mean you think you're a better singer than the original.

[KellysterOverdrive]

covering a song doesnt mean that your also proving your better than the original its actually a flattery for bon jovi... a good singer singing their song.

[macross5000]

yep! It usually means one is paying tribute to the original singer. ^_^

[ChrisMagoo99]

who said anything about beating him? That's not what he's trying to do. If anything, cover performances are a way to honor the original creator.

[MetallicRaver]

@rizadofreako retRD

[hanvo216]

This version is better than bon jovi . They should give him recording rights to this song

[redkondor1]

wtf no way bon jovi is way better

[klaksel]

omg

cant be better than bon jovi you nerd.

check out jon singing it when he was the age of David.. he owns david without even trying

[dudidation]

Nice voice and great person

[liveastory]

completely amazing voice...

[alilqtinvegas]

what an incredible "idol". So humble and kind, and yet so freakin talented!

[dreamgirldanny]

omg his voice drives me totally crazy

[lezlie916loka]

wow...I agree, Tan...

[TanisterATL]

His voice is SO amazing. Words can't even describe.

Best Idol Ever!!!

[drv12021]

AGREE

[Esparanca]

Lol i want to buy him and put him in my home so he can sing for me whenever i want xDD

[frogtimeds]

goosebumps..

[aingel16]

it would be nice if they combined it with the orchestra like the "i dont wana mis a thing.."

[IntoTheUnknown137]

he's soooooo amazing! no matter what he sings, he does an incredible job!

CHILLS!!!!

LOVE YOU DAVID!!!!

[xtremskier]

this guy is simply AMAZING even when not on ai he still chages up the songs and makes him his own

[roxxhie12]

love you david!!

[bims0707]

bon jovi

[Rush4Life70494]

what are the chords? or at least the 1st chord....

DAVID <33

[totallycuties]

i like david cook, but this is kinda disappointing, i was waiting for him to sing the high notes but he didn't

[honesthua]

This version is from Bon Jovi's This Left Feels Right album.

[mayraarm]

wooohoo you realy sang with the heart.

Congratulations

[easyeb34]

i was there! it was amazing

[funki0monki]

I LOVE U DAVID!!! wooohoo

[lightningdesk24]

Great!

Which microphone is used?

[andjarina91]

i think i know where he took this version from. it's from the 2007 unplugged version of bon jovi. if you check out livin' on a prayer, the chorus is similar to that.

[jy006m]

wtf, where are the high chorus notes???

[xdivinebladex]

he probably can't reach them. they're just too damn high

[Esparanca]

Oh my god...is this his brother in the background? ;_;

[jbjbjobo]

Ya Its Adam ( his brother ), his mom and dad

[SATANplayer]

This place looks like heaven. I mean i only see the cloud. LOL.

[andjarina91]

and with david there, it IS heaven. =)

[jeffnielsen]

man, he can belt it. DAMN David.

[allstarabbyprime]

are those chords right?

[ritchielee666]

does it matter :P? It sounds good!

[xman7727]

Yes, he lowered the key and changed it up a bit, of course.

[Viczor6]

i'd love to have his voice, this is the ultimate voice for me. he can sound like a real rockdude and then sing clean n soft.

[BrunaBrunette23]

I love David, he's amazing! I hope i can see him in concert someday, he's one of the best out there!

[mersaities]

bon jovi would be proud :)

[jeanpaultomas2]

he is, i'm his son

[curlyhyre]

great idol....

[sweetblondeus]

I meant bucket list not bucket like. Sorry my bad. You were awesome in West Palm during Sunfest.

[sweetblondeus]

Love you, you're awesome and I really can't get enough of you. One of the things on my bucket like is to meet you one day, you're so humble and I love that about you.

[pjdvqq5]

David is THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!

[xXiloveclarkkentXx]

loveee himmm :)

[bakugan4389]

hes left handed

[rsven724]

so ?

[mburch1974]

you can tell he was thinking of his brother there as he ended getting slightly choked up.

[brgdlsty]

Bon Jovi is better

[lilleeirin]

Wow, he's amazing!

[leftyguitarist13]

Cook's a lefty? o_O, i knew Archie was, but Cook too? wow o_o

[ucantseeme8916]

Archie's a lefty? I knew DC was, but Archie, too? Wow.

Haha, seriously though, I never realized Archie was, too. xP

[tylerdork1]

i didnt know tht lol i am too at guitar and writin and all tht lol :p COOL! Im watchin american idol now :)

[casoriagag]

This IS Bon Jovi's version called "Prayer 94" which is really just "Livin on a Prayer" unplugged. Jon and Richie did this song on MTV years later which actually started bands doing "unplugged" versions of their songs.

[bak]

how old is he in here