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  • When DC was on Idol, I found this cover on limewire and downloaded it. Best decision ever. I love it so much...definitely on my list of favorite songs. Don't get me wrong, Radiohead was great back in the day. But this version just speaks to me. It's the passion he puts into it, and he makes you really feel those lyrics.

  • Love Love Love this cover of Creep. David Cook is awesome.

  • LOve the deep ..raw vocals... David Cook iS Fu@@ken Special!

  • Wow, David's voice is so powerful and amazing! I love his cover of this! I like the Radiohead version, too.  I like their version, but I'm definitely partial to David's voice. This is certainly no contest between the two, though. Both versions are great; it's just some people are more fans of one version than the other.

  • David Cook > you have a perfect voice, perfect heart & soul. You can really sing this song, David has the vulnerability to put his emotions into the words and make you feel what he is singing.

  • i think Radiohead has more soul than this version

  • wow

  • Love, love, love this cover.

  • Just love when he "swears"!! lol

  • David Cook makes my day! FUC@ Yeah!!

  • It's nice to hear the younger, deeper, raw side of DC in this clip. : ) Thanks for posting...one of Radiohead's best songs ever!

  • @venusgirl926 no prob

  • David Cook "owns" every Cover he does! Amazing!

  • I love this cover!

  • not bad, but at first I thought this was dane cook for some reason, then I remembered who david cook was

  • if anyone else says this is better than the original... im fucking going postal on this fucking country

  • bela canção em um bela voz..... perfect... ♥

  • Ah david cook - sing this again for me.

  • Soooo much better than the original! Love the voice use in this by Mr. Cook! And yes I agree I wish he would bring this one back!

  • I wish he would bring this one back. I LOVE the way he sings this!! GUH...

  • F@uck yeah!!!!

  • Justice wasn't served here. Sounds too poppy.

  • Very nice Man:-)You are the best.I am a filipino guy You are my idol:-)

  • I wanna hear this voice in DCTR2! Love it! David I miss yOu! You are f@ckn Special!!

  • So fucken special are yOu! Miss you!!!

  • Where can you purchase this version of the song?

  • I just love when yOu curse and swear! a Creep A riddle?? IDK youre fucken special to me!

  • i love when he says "fine, well you know what? fuck you, we're gonna play it anyway. huh. fine."

  • David and Andrew sound so much alike when they talk sometimes. "...Fine. I'm not even gonna tell you what it is now. You guys are just gonna have to guess." I think Andrew even used this same line on his radio show, minus the colorful language. Love those Cook brothers!

  • Fuck yea! yOu are CREEP Riddle? IDK you are Fucken special!!

  • hahahaha I nver get tired of this!! It cracks me up EVERY time!! lol, Hes great too!!! :) <3

  • A Creep... A Riddle? David yOu are so fucken special!!

  • Oh and his cover/version w/e in my opinion is WAAAAYYY better than radioheads.

  • DC- u guys mind if we play a cover

    Random person- fuck yeah i do!

    DC- fuck you were gna play it anways!

    I think him swearing is different, but honestly its hott!! Just the way he says it! Everytime i hear the beginning i laugh!

    David Cook, Pretty gorgeous if u ask me!!

    ;)

  • II love this FU@KING special guy!! He is a riddle? Great voice and yes Dc you have it ALL!!

  • wow i don't know if i like it when he swears or not? im so confused!

  • @lizzirez hha im replying to my self

  • Would LOVE to hear him play this in concert now; but doubt he would...he does curse every now and again, but I think he's sensitive to the fact that there are some underage kids in the audience. When I saw him in Alexandria, VA last year his niece, nephew, sister-in-law and dad were there, and he was on his BEST behavior, lol!

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  • fuck yeah .. best version i had heard !!

    ROCK ON !!!!

  • haha he swore at the concert i went to too! It was weird! That was the first time i'd heard him say anything bad lol

    I kinda thought it was hot ^_^

    And i REALLY think this one is hot haha!

    He's amazing!!!! This is an awesome cover, by the way. He sings so well, it blows me away. and his personality is just so great.

    LOVE YA DAVID!!!!!!!

  • CAN he get any f@@King hotter?? But listen to the lyrics gals.... could he be a CREEP?!! a riddle??? HE OWNS this sing too!! NYCA

  • I don't think I'd heard Cookie swear before this...I know this is old but it's still really weird.

    and what's weirder is that I think I like him to hear him swear....hah!

    I really liked this cover. I think I like this version better than the original.

    Nice low voice he's got there.

  • his accent sounds very fake when speaking at the start

  • He doesn't have any accent when speaking in the beginning. It's plain middle American like you hear on tv all the time. Where are you from?

  • london uk

  • Why do I find it so damn hot when DC is swearing?

  • I KNOW <3

  • drummer miss the 2nd hit lol. still such a great cover tho

  • I love this song! WOW

  • I love him. He is great!

  • i like when he cusses. (:

  • i thinks this rocks and he sounds like let me say intoxicated but it is weird hearing him cuss bc he doesnt like ever but its a good song and i like and its different than wat he usually does :]

  • awesome

  • I love this song. And I do have to agree its weird to hear David Cook swearing... but its okay because there is no way that I will ever not like LOVE his voice cause he has SO much talent! ^_^

  • This song is a fucking classic.. swearing and all.

  • @chatswoodgal by commenting like this just shows how much of a prissy bitch you are. thats why girls like you cant get a man like that

  • @wesaw2007

    I agree with you man

  • he sounds like Pearl Jam

  • haha, weird hearing DC swear.

    nice cover..

  • waaaaaaaah!!!!david cook rocks!!!

  • lol liked the beginning... xD

  • This was from a time when David didn't really sing with his "own" voice. I call this his Creed/Stapp voice. So, vocally he sounds great/talented/vocally gifted, etc., but I don't get that he's really connecting with the underlying meaning of the lyrics. One of his band members says they won't be doing this song anymore in concerts (i.e., their era of covering this song is done). That said, I'd like to hear him cover this now that he's found his "own" voice and knows who he is as an artist.

  • this song can make someone feel the greater song i think coz this song very touch my feelings

  • fuh great song

  • I don't mean to be rude or anything, It's a really good cover and all, but please don't compare a living legend with Cook.

  • his voice sounds mocking and sarcastic

    radiohead sounds... bitter, sad lonely

    i think radioheads voice "feels" closer to the meaning of the lyrics.

  • i think the great thing about songs and lyrics is they can be interpreted many ways. Songwriters know this. I prefer this interpretation. It's sexy and gritty. And amazing vocal performance.

  • Just an average night in an average bar in the midwest with a band of broke musicians playing with the only gear they can afford, recorded for posterity by some lucky genius. THANK YOU!!!!

  • what a great voice

    i love him, so deep

  • What ever makes me happy?? Whatever I want??? David...Guess what I want!!

  • Here's another vote for DAVID! So much better than Radiohead. Grittier, sexier, deep emotional voice. There is no end to his broad range of musical talent. Wish they would play this on tour, but there's probably a "legal" reason why they can't.

  • i love this cover but i think its better they don't do it on tour cuz it could be a crowd killer cuz david cook and radiohead are two totally different types of music

  • I agree. Same with "Man in the Box," Middle America would be shocked!! lol

  • well, it's not a crowd killer......they've been playing MitB and it's been a huge hit on the tour. I think Creep would be a hit too......but they're not playing it right now. I would give a lot to hear him sing it live.

  • No need to hate. I respect your opinion even though I disagree with it. If you read some of the other posts, you will see that many people prefer David's version of this song. It's called an opinion. You might want to check out Analog Heart and Axium.

  • Yeah, i personally like the Radiohead version better but i just really dont think David Cook's voice works with the song...but your right it's only an opinion

  • doesn't even come close.

  • Better than the original. This guy has amazing vocals. He is a ROCKSTAR! That is why his record is already platinum.Gives me chills every time I listen!

  • the guitar and drums, they screwed up the off-beat part in the beginning..

  • Fukin' special ...Cook's grittier, darker and more desperate version of this rock classic is a brilliant cover.

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  • I dont like anyone who covers Radiohead just because it's radiohead, and you will never be as good as them, but his voice is ok. I wish he hadn't done it, but i'm glad he didn't fuck it up as bad as some people have.

  • I LOVE HIM. He amuses me so much.

    And his voice is amazing.

    :]

    Yay Cookie.

    I like this.

  • because of this cover by David cook , I went out and bought Radiohead's CD . I still think david Cook did a greater cover- his voice soars with emotion . Some commentors say radiohead sings this sleepily . I agree. I will continue to view this video daily until David cook puts out a CD with Creep in it. Anyway, I love "No surprises" by Radiohead so it was not a big loss when I bought their CD.

  • love how he says "fuck yeah"

    ;D

  • Why does everyone make it seem like this is a contest between Radiohead and David Cook? It's not. He did a COVER. He never claimed that he was better than the original, or anything like that. Both versions are great. I like Axium's version more, but that's because I'm biased.

    K, my rant is over. Bash me all you want, =)

  • Hey, I completely agree with you.

  • God, this version gives me goosebumps! Absolutely love how he changed the ending, gave it a much better closing. And I die when he hits that long, high note at the end.

  • it's a cover, it should naturally be a bit different than the orginal. i liked his take on it (or is it axium's take? w/e), it was quite different!

  • Never heard this song by Radiohead, although I know it is their song. David Cook's version is pretty amazing. I love his voice and how much passion he puts into everything he sings. He was fantastic in person this past summer and I can't wait to see him and his new band this spring. He's the only performer I would fly somewhere to see and feel like it was absolutely money well spent. He is funny, talented, and a natural born performer. Love him.

  • Have you listened to the Radiohead original? That off-beat was a part of the song. Not really sure why but it was.

    Oh, and the language was they way the song was written. He just switched around "I wish I was special" and "You're so f'ing special" in the first verse (it is correct for the other verses) and revised the "she runs out" part to strictly "run"s.

    I found the Radiohead version to be very sleepy for lack of a better word. Loved DC's version.

  • Would be damn near perfect if it wasn't for his off-beat drummer.

  • I love that he used the language. I love everytime he cusses. So hot.

  • .18 "Haha... dammit." LOL!

  • I love him. No matter what kinda language he uses. He can sing, play guitar, he can be extrememly sexy and hilarious.

    8.10.08 was legit the best day of my life so far. I met him. I wish he played this..badly.

    :P

  • fuck you then.

  • Back at ya!

  • Right back at ya!

  • Anyone know where you can download this song??

  • ok well he changed a few words lol

    He was younger when he was doing this soo...i dont think its his best but its still funny lol

  • Actually, this is one of my favorite songs. I love it, play it over and over again blasting as high as it goes! His vocal range is unbelievable--great cover of Radiohead's Creep.

  • AMAZING!!! I love David!

  • i dont swear, but i have to say that when david does it sounds kinda hott!!

  • Man, this is just what won David the AI title. He took a slightly popish song and ROCKED IT!!!! He didn't just do this for the show but has been doing it for years. This IS vintage David Cook.

  • I'd never heard of Radiohead before. Now their album is nominated for a Grammy.David Cook's vocals are even better than Radiohead's at least in this song. Go COOKIE

  • Now that's just sad... it pains me when people get familiar with some amazing songs/bands through AI, that's just wrong. Go buy "OK Computer", "The Bends", or said Grammy nominee ("In Rainbows")... and try to understand that Thom Yorke and band are resposible 100% for those songs... the vocals will suddenly seem less important.

  • Can anyone imagine David sing this song to Simon on Idol LOl. I can just imagine Simon's face.

    David has a beautiful voice, that's for sure.

  • I love the part at 2:40 where the picture changes because it just looks like he is just tilting the guitar and screaming.

  • i like david! but the way he sings this is still too polished for my liking.

  • every singer has his own distinctive way. I happen to like David Cook's cover.His amazing soaring voice at 2:30to 3:06 trumps Radiohead's singer. It is repeated at 3:52 so his cover is twice as great.

  • yeah i agree. i was comparing his version to lukas rossi's though, sorry for not stating in the first place =)

  • this guys' high notes trump thom yorke?

    LULZ @ everyone who thinks that.

    nothing beats the genius that is radiohead.

  • This is my all time favorite of Davids!

  • yeah, well, you know what, fuck you, he's gonna do it anyway!! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! ROCK ON DAVID!!!!

  • Best use of that line EVAH! After his original delivery of course ;)

  • ....cuz he's so fuckin' special....! DC Rocks!

  • OMG. Love the potty mouth, David! Just makes me get all tingly. This song is better than Radiohead's version (and I loved theirs, then).

  • lmfaoo i love the begining . xD

    " fine, well you know what fuck you we're gonna play it anyway "

  • album drops 11/18....GET IT!

  • Once again, his voice is pure brilliance. Amazing. This guy one of the best voices to come along in years.

  • I never get sick of this song.

    Axium's version is so much better than the original. And all those high notes that David hits...holy crap. And don't get me started on how hot he sounds when he curses.

  • Of course. I walk around repeating that. He's adorable.

  • OH HOT DAMN! david found a way to woo me yet again!

    woot!! im so proud that hes from my hometown hehe hes so awesome NO I DO NOT KNOW HIM, SO DONT ASK

  • wow. the drummer kinda skrewed up in the beginnin' there, now didn't he? O_o but great vocals, obviously.

  • november 18th

  • I heard somewhere that it was gonna be the 11th, not sure if its true or not

  • That's when archie's comes out.

  • oh ok

    but did see on imeem that dc's cd is coming out on the 4th who knows

    all i know is I hope it's soon i am getting very excited

  • It's the eighteenth, but he will be performing for the first time with his band on SNL on Nov. 1st and his video should be coming out soon for Light On

  • yeah, that's what i heard too cd coming out on the 18th, don't know why they (imeem) said the 4th oh well

    i can't wait to see the video either

  • Damn the guy is awesome. When is his CD coming out? It cannot be fast enough.

  • mid-november, 17th or 18th? somwehwere around that date

  • Had to get my fix. Somehow this disappeared off my iPod. I get chills when he says your so fucking special and when he hits those beautiful high notes.

  • Played XBos rock Band in Best Buy with my son tonight (him guitar, me drums)and of COURSE picked Radiohead's version of this. David IMO is sooo much better! Much more interesting vocally, plus I kept hearing the F-word in my head! Love Ya Coook!!!

  • Very impressive. Totally different feel from the original...more ballsy. I prefer the high notes here, in the male register. But both versions are great.

  • His voice has progressed so much since this recording by a factor of 1000X. Pretty good altogether though.

  • Potty mouth David is freakin HAWT!

  • not better than original but still pretty good. i liked some parts better than original but still overall original is better and i am more of a cook fan then radiohead

  • David cook swearing is pretty much the hottest thing ever.

  • Damn this boy can sing! Can't wait for your Cd. Cook!!

  • Dood, David Cook swearing is hot.

  • better than original

  • I luv cookie!!!he has the most amazing voice!!!

  • lizzuneverknow you r so right...boo hoO he said the f word...r u kidding me? This guy won for a reason. I am sorry he is not bubble gum pink...He Is For real!

  • This is HOT!

  • Thanks currentiverdrifter..I just took a deep breath...whoooooo

  • Geez, calm down sharondi.

  • Oh, by the way, alsippi17, who ever said fuck is worse than than the word douche? maybe you need to get your GED.

  • This was sung 4 years ago in 2004...he was 21 years old...what were u doing when u where 21??? Potty mouth??,THis is offensive?? have u watched the f'g news lately?? Living in this world if offensive. This beautiful song offends you?? Get a life!!!Anyone who thinks that they can contribue more to society should stop watching you tube and get off their ass, like David Cook, and make something of themselves - has everyone gone insane?? STUPID ignorant babies.....

  • why is someone giving sharondi so many thumbs down?? it kinda supports the song in case u havent noticed you fuckin fags!

  • haha!!! imagine if he had the potty mouth during idol!!! wow!!!

    this guy is amazing!!

  • lol yea but he's feelin the song!

  • lol he's got quite the potty mouth....

  • This is my first time hearing anything of David Cook.

    I was very surprised with his diversity in low to high notes.

    cheers.

  • It's my first time I heard him swear!!

  • it caught me off guard the 1st time, haha but its so funny