I just love him singing this song, I'd swear I've listened to it over and over, but nothing beats watching him sing it-heart stopping! It's not even the words to the song that make it, it's just him and the way he sings it, wow! I too wished he would have sung it more in concert...here's to the next tour!!!!
Glad I only got to know this song now and not before.This combination of talents..awesome.The voice,the music,the emotions,the songwriting skills...David + EEB - Simply Breathtaking.Unbelievably gorgeous,hauntingly beautiful.You captured it all.Thanks so much.Leaves me gasping for breath.
I love this performance. It is my 2nd favorite performance by David of all. It is so beautiful, the song, his performance, him,his gracefulness, so aesthetically pleasing and sensual.
I told myself over and over again that no one could sing this like Andy. But every time I hear/see Dave sing it (ok, the two times) it brings a huge lump in my throat. Incredible video! Thanks for sharing.
I have to say, after 5 1/2 years this is still my favorite cover by David Cook. He makes hinself part of the song with the enotion and vulnerablity needed. His voice is the best!!!
I haven't watched this video in a while, I forgot what a beautiful performance, Only David can be so open and vulnerable when singing and this performance proves it.
I am always emotionally exhausted (in a good way) by the end of this performance. It's so raw & emotion-filled. I love a man who's not afraid to feel and express emotion! I love David Cook...fan for life here!
This song MUST be released as a single!!!!!! I love it so much! The lyrics are genius, awesome, so heartfelt! "Baby, it's our hearts' slow beating that makes us grow old" God, I love this line soooo much. So beautiful! I love David!!!!!!
Spectacular. Simply spectacular. The incomparable David Cook at his emotional & vocal best. It just doesn't get any better than this. Until the next time Mr. Cook wows us. He is, after all, WTF!Cook!
This is without a doubt his most beautiful and sensuous performance. He is PERFORMING the song. He is BEING the song. It is perfection. His voice is beyond compare.
"sweet lord" ....This beautiful song and David's heartfelt emotion move me beyond expression. Thank You bear 22898 for giving this GIFT of David's Soul for us to have.....Forever! David /Neal Plzeeee put this back in the set list "My Favorite" (23,000+views) and many others also.
Just stumbled across this today (it only took me 3 years! lol) Damn this is amazing! Not that I don't love hearing Andy sing it ... but David's voice is just so emotionally charged and hauntingly beautiful. I love everything about this vid! Thank you for sharing!
Exactly what you say, mainedcfan2! This performance is so breathtakingly beautiful! Like ladynreasch said, the song, David`s gracefulness and sensuality, not to speak the beautiful Voice! One of my all time favorite performances by David!
Will never get tired of watching this. This is one of those songs where he climbs inside the song and takes the listener crashing with him, so much passion. Wish he would sing it again in concert. One of my fav videos of all time
This is my favorite performance of David on the entire tour. He is so sensual in it and I just love it. I love the way he brings his hands to his forehead. OMG. Such a turn on. And his beautiful hands throughout, wow. He feels and acts out each song he performs to the nth degree. He is a master of his music. The song itself is just gorgeous. The lyrics are exquisite.
I've favorited about 50 DC tour vids, but keep coming back to this one. I cant add much to whats already been written but I think Love36214 nailed it when she said, he's not just singing the song, he's living it in the moment. He transforms a musical performance into a four minute, very intimate look into his soul. I find myself almost hypnotized and forgetting to breath every time I watch this. Absolutely stunning. Thank you again for posting. And thank you David for always giving 110%.
4 years now and I still couldn't love this song more...David Singing it is so hauntingly sexy - I still can't get enough. It is ALWAYS in every playlist...smoken'
Amazing. Powerful. Beautiful. This song and the emotion he puts into performing it are awe-inspiring. I don't understand why he doesn't do it any more. I think everyone who's heard it live has been as deeply affected by it as I have. David, Neal, please put it back in your setlist.
This song is such an old friend to me- it's like an old classic. Just feels like the whole world SHOULD have heard it yet I know only a few have, relatively speaking. Just a part of my soul. Hope David's pain has lessen some. Death be not proud.
still watching this, still in love with this video, song, singer...This is tied for favorite from the tour with David Cook Anodyne - Carrboro NC by tracyr627 (hat & close ups)
This is one of the most emotional performance I've ever seen in my life !! This music is so beautiful that makes my heart aching... it's a lyrics + music + voice masterpiece. "How many lives til another you, David"... LOVE LOVE LOVE
Have not listened to this in a while but would pay any amount to hear him sing this live. I think David singing "Soul of a Man" In Kinky Boots is similar to this performance. js
Thanks fullyCOOKed for expressing even further exactly how I feel about David and his performances. It was stunning live even from the balcony. He talked about being more open and "naked" since Idol. This is him exposing his wonderful soul for our entertainment. I think it is cathartic for him. I think he has a NEED to share these feelings with others on stage where he wouldn't off stage. David, your fans love you, just the way you are. 'Cause you love and you bleed. Please don't change.
I was not famillar with this song but after seeing it, WOW. David just puts his heart and feelings into this song and makes you feel what he is feeling. He is so sensitive to the songs it is awesome to experience them with him.
This is currently my favorite David Cook song. He hasn't sang it lately on his tour but I hope he brings it back. I must listen to David's voice every day or I start getting withdrawel and I don't think there's a cure.
I would love to see this song put back into the set rotation. Neal wrote an amazing song and David's voice is perfect for the lyrics and the feel of the song.
David's beautiful soul was never more on display than when he sang this song in Conway. All his feeling about his suicidal lover were in his voice and body language. Three months later, it's still my favorite performance of the Declaration Tour.
This performance is over a year old! (Shudder.) But what a year! This is easily one of the Top 5 Performances of the Declaration Tour. IMHO. One of times when the stars align. Awesome.
You can see the passion and feel the passion. I was mesmerized as well bear22898. This is the first I heard this song and and I all I can say is WOW!!!
This is a song David and Neal wrote. It was recorded by MWK with Andy singing lead. It is on the Luna Desparata EP. David is singing lead on this song during this tour (RCA mandate) while giving some love and recognition to his MWK buddies. David and Andy both sing it fabulously. This live performance is so intense and David is just beautiful. Just wonderful.
Definitely sexy, emotionally-charged, beautiful, sensual....can't say enough wonderful things about this performance. Love this song, love David Cook's voice!
This is a beautiful song and David is wonderful singing it. I read where he wanted to let Andy sing lead as it's his song but TPTB wouldn't allow it. It still could happen later in the tour though.
This song randomly popped into my head just now. I just watched one of Andy Skib's performances & HAD TO watch one of David's. 🔥💗⭐
I have to come back and watch this regularly...it's so beautiful and sensual. Love it!
Come back here after 7 years. Damn, David will always be my idol
I just love him singing this song, I'd swear I've listened to it over and over, but nothing beats watching him sing it-heart stopping! It's not even the words to the song that make it, it's just him and the way he sings it, wow! I too wished he would have sung it more in concert...here's to the next tour!!!!
Glad I only got to know this song now and not before.This combination of talents..awesome.The voice,the music,the emotions,the songwriting skills...David + EEB - Simply Breathtaking.Unbelievably gorgeous,hauntingly beautiful.You captured it all.Thanks so much.Leaves me gasping for breath.
This is the one I come back to time and time again........
I love this performance. It is my 2nd favorite performance by David of all.
It is so beautiful, the song, his performance, him,his gracefulness, so aesthetically pleasing and sensual.
It doesn't get any better than this....I'm a puddle on the floor EVERY time I watch this! Can't say that about ANY other singer!
I told myself over and over again that no one could sing this like Andy. But every time I hear/see Dave sing it (ok, the two times) it brings a huge lump in my throat. Incredible video! Thanks for sharing.
I have to say, after 5 1/2 years this is still my favorite cover by David Cook. He makes hinself part of the song with the enotion and vulnerablity needed. His voice is the best!!!
I love this....and am in awe of this man. My heart is racing......my tears are flowing.......my joy is great !!!!
I haven't watched this video in a while, I forgot what a beautiful performance, Only David can be so open and vulnerable when singing and this performance proves it.
I am always emotionally exhausted (in a good way) by the end of this performance. It's so raw & emotion-filled. I love a man who's not afraid to feel and express emotion! I love David Cook...fan for life here!
For all its failings this video really brought the emotion in this song home. Stunning performance by a real artist. Thank you.
So incredible! I wish this song had been a single...it's just so beautiful!
I watch this video everyday. I love it! It's by far my fav performance from the tour... I just can't get enough of Anodyne...! :)
This song MUST be released as a single!!!!!!
I love it so much!
The lyrics are genius, awesome, so heartfelt!
"Baby, it's our hearts' slow beating that makes us grow old"
God, I love this line soooo much. So beautiful!
I love David!!!!!!
Spectacular. Simply spectacular. The incomparable David Cook at his emotional & vocal best. It just doesn't get any better than this. Until the next time Mr. Cook wows us. He is, after all, WTF!Cook!
This is without a doubt his most beautiful and sensuous performance. He is PERFORMING the song. He is BEING the song.
It is perfection.
His voice is beyond compare.
I have watched this sooooo many times, and I always love it!!
My favorite Anodyne by David Cook! Wish I could have seen this live!
"sweet lord" ....This beautiful song and David's heartfelt emotion move me beyond expression.
Thank You bear 22898 for giving this GIFT of David's
Soul for us to have.....Forever!
David /Neal Plzeeee put this back in the set list "My Favorite" (23,000+views) and many others also.
Just stumbled across this today (it only took me 3 years! lol) Damn this is amazing! Not that I don't love hearing Andy sing it ... but David's voice is just so emotionally charged and hauntingly beautiful. I love everything about this vid! Thank you for sharing!
I forgot how beautiful this performance was. Off the charts amazing. Thanks Dave!
Why are you so beautiful, Mr. David Cook? Everything he does is gold, I am forever a fan and what a great performance.
Exactly what you say, mainedcfan2! This performance is so breathtakingly beautiful! Like ladynreasch said, the song, David`s gracefulness and sensuality, not to speak the beautiful Voice!
One of my all time favorite performances by David!
Will never get tired of watching this. This is one of those songs where he climbs inside the song and takes the listener crashing with him, so much passion. Wish he would sing it again in concert. One of my fav videos of all time
This is the most amazing version of Anodyne out there! Haunting. Beautiful.
This is my favorite performance of David on the entire tour. He is so sensual in it and I just love it. I love the way he brings his hands to his forehead. OMG. Such a turn on. And his beautiful hands throughout, wow. He feels and acts out each song he performs to the nth degree. He is a master of his music.
The song itself is just gorgeous. The lyrics are exquisite.
I've favorited about 50 DC tour vids, but keep coming back to this one. I cant add much to whats already been written but I think Love36214 nailed it when she said, he's not just singing the song, he's living it in the moment. He transforms a musical performance into a four minute, very intimate look into his soul. I find myself almost hypnotized and forgetting to breath every time I watch this. Absolutely stunning. Thank you again for posting. And thank you David for always giving 110%.
Lord....this is beautiful. Miss you, David Cook!
I had to listen to this again. Still beautifully done.
this is so fantastic! i love both david and mwk and this is a great song and his voice sounds so great...i wish they still played some of these
4 years now and I still couldn't love this song more...David Singing it is so hauntingly sexy - I still can't get enough. It is ALWAYS in every playlist...smoken'
I can't get enough of this song. Wish he would sing it more often.
God. He's so beautiful. His voice, his voice, his heart, it's all too amazing... xoxo lovely
Thank you for posting this brilliant performance.
OMG I'm totally knock-out right now..
This is incredible! oh my GOD
Absolutely Beautiful performance!
Amazing. Powerful. Beautiful. This song and the emotion he puts into performing it are awe-inspiring. I don't understand why he doesn't do it any more. I think everyone who's heard it live has been as deeply affected by it as I have. David, Neal, please put it back in your setlist.
This is amazing! I love this song and your video is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing!
This song is such an old friend to me- it's like an old classic. Just feels like the whole world SHOULD have heard it yet I know only a few have, relatively speaking. Just a part of my soul. Hope David's pain has lessen some. Death be not proud.
still watching this, still in love with this video, song, singer...This is tied for favorite from the tour with David Cook Anodyne - Carrboro NC by tracyr627 (hat & close ups)
I completely agree...he is amazing. What a beautiful and talented man. Love him!!
This is one of the most emotional performance I've ever seen in my life !! This music is so beautiful that makes my heart aching... it's a lyrics + music + voice masterpiece.
"How many lives til another you, David"... LOVE LOVE LOVE
10 concerts and never got this live, but thanks so much for this wonderful video.
What an awesome memory this video evokes. I was there. Stunning.
Have not listened to this in a while but would pay any amount to hear him sing this live. I think David singing "Soul of a Man" In Kinky Boots is similar to this performance. js
Thanks fullyCOOKed for expressing even further exactly how I feel about David and his performances. It was stunning live even from the balcony. He talked about being more open and "naked" since Idol. This is him exposing his wonderful soul for our entertainment. I think it is cathartic for him. I think he has a NEED to share these feelings with others on stage where he wouldn't off stage. David, your fans love you, just the way you are. 'Cause you love and you bleed. Please don't change.
I was not famillar with this song but after seeing it, WOW. David just puts his heart and feelings into this song and makes you feel what he is feeling. He is so sensitive to the songs it is awesome to experience them with him.
This is currently my favorite David Cook song. He hasn't sang it lately on his tour but I hope he brings it back. I must listen to David's voice every day or I start getting withdrawel and I don't think there's a cure.
gosh, a few months after IDOL 07, i no longer listened much to COOK, but then i found this song & all my inspiration for him just came back !!
Love this...you can see the emotion when he sings it
That's what Im talking about.. gut wrenching Passion.. David yOu are amazing!
Beautiful, and amazing quality. Thank you!
This is the song I would ask David To sing if I was given a choice. Beautiful, Heartfelt
just beautiful... thanks so much for posting!
Well, I back watching David singing this song so beautifully.
This is such a hauntingly beautiful performance, his vocals are amazing.
*God. He's so beautiful. His voice, his face, his heart, it's all too amazing... xoxo lovely
I would love to see this song put back into the set rotation. Neal wrote an amazing song and David's voice is perfect for the lyrics and the feel of the song.
Absolutely beautiful!
LOVE this song and video. I have never heard him perform it live tho unfortunately. going to see him tomorrow nite :)
I still love this after all this time!!
I think I love Watching him sing this song, as much as if not more than hearing it!
I don't know why David quit singing this on the tour, but I'm thrilled we have this video. This is one of my favorite videos of all time.
I would LOVE to hear David sign this live! Maybe Busch Gardens? Love it!
I love the way David sings this song. He puts so much feeling into it. His talent is astounding. I like Andy's voice also but in a different way.
I love the "Oh my God" at the beginning....says it all!
David's beautiful soul was never more on display than when he sang this song in Conway. All his feeling about his suicidal lover were in his voice and body language.
Three months later, it's still my favorite performance of the Declaration Tour.
i just freakin LOVE this video so much!!!! (still!) thank you for sharing it.
I completely agree. It like he takes you to another place. I was watching and I kinda ket myself get lost in the song. This man i sbrilliant!
Beautiful performance. Simply true.
Gotta love how he handles that mic
omg i freaking love this song...great video. thanks! :)
MAJOR goosebumps! David is the Best!
Jennifer..just..wow..so glad to have been able to share this experience with you.
This performance is over a year old! (Shudder.) But what a year! This is easily one of the Top 5 Performances of the Declaration Tour. IMHO. One of times when the stars align. Awesome.
I just...I can't...speechless.
You can see the passion and feel the passion. I was mesmerized as well bear22898. This is the first I heard this song and and I all I can say is WOW!!!
sweet lord i forgot how amazing this performance is.
DAVID COOK = LOVE
This is a song David and Neal wrote. It was recorded by MWK with Andy singing lead. It is on the Luna Desparata EP. David is singing lead on this song during this tour (RCA mandate) while giving some love and recognition to his MWK buddies. David and Andy both sing it fabulously. This live performance is so intense and David is just beautiful. Just wonderful.
This song, these lyrics (which he helped write with MWK) He and Andy Skib can sing anything !!! chills, chills chills !!!
Passion Passion Passion... Alwayz one of my Favs
Okay, that was hot. Thanks for my afternoon thud! I'm sure I'm coming back tonight for an evening thud as well.
I want to see this released as a single.
OMG. No words...
Almost 21,000 views. This should send a message to David that we love this song and it seems he's quit playing it on his tour. Hope it brings it back.
Definitely sexy, emotionally-charged, beautiful, sensual....can't say enough wonderful things about this performance. Love this song, love David Cook's voice!
This is a beautiful song and David is wonderful singing it. I read where he wanted to let Andy sing lead as it's his song but TPTB wouldn't allow it. It still could happen later in the tour though.
there are no words to express hoe this song affects me. hauntingly beautiful.
Even with the epic lyric fail this was awesome
It was a Canon PowerShot SX110IS. I had just bought it the night before, so I was still figuring out how to work it! Glad you liked the vid! :)
Amazing.
perfection.
Those hands, the movements, so sensual.
Can you imagine touching the back of those hands, they look so smooth and soft.
i love it :)
Wow I missed it!!
Unbelievable - could he be any better?
3:57 to the end....I think i died a little.....he so amazing!!!
if u watch some of his interviews he says he doesn't like looking into the crowd sometimes so he finds something and concentrates on it... xoxo lovely