David Cook - Top 7 Always Be My Baby Performance

David Cook - Top 7 Always Be My Baby Performance
David Cook Performing Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby In The Top 7.
Performance Date: April 15, 2008
©2008 All Rights To David Cook, American Idol, and Fox.
©1996 Song Rights To Mariah Carey.

[@2BAlive100]

He def gave this song an entirely different feel. It's one of my favorite songs of Mariah's but she was right when she described this as 'haunting'. His voice gives it that quality and it just shifts this song from being an upbeat girly I will always love you song to a harder, more intense song that commands undying love. Have always loved this.

[@ToriGrace6]

yes! I love both versions for these different reasons

[@shiftyclouds9591]

Not harder. Just intense.

[@pratyushpavansaikia8161]

I think her saying haunting wasn't meaning to be downgrading, just her way to describe the performance

[@ajbahus]

So true. He took a girly fun pop song and put a really powerful masculine spin on it.

[@jocone123]

I remember this being such a HUGE hit in the Philippines! Like it was on the radio hit charts a day after he performed it.

[@jowieonit]

PH are media consumer monsters

[@matthewivanjudeponciano1354]

2007!!!! Im in third grade in elem

[@ClandestineSnowman]

As a Filipino, can confirm...Filipinos LOVE this song (the original version, but also this version).

[@reynanhao2246]

i sang it yesterday love this song 😍

[@juliusknows1632]

I grew up thinking it was his original song

[@doclambertdavid]

This is was the best season of American Idol. No season can ever come close.

[@WoodyAllenManiac]

doclambertdavid Season 5 was really great. Mandisa won Grammys, Daughtry sold millions of albums, Pickler and McPhee are big into acting.

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

Season 6 was superior. BLAKE LEWIS shuts all these cookie cutter losers down.

[@blondewriter99]

I find it a bit painful to watch because Simon was so rude to David even after incredible performances. Simon prefers schlock. And David would look to him after each performance with such a look of hope in his eyes.

[@shereeweiss7926]

I agree

[@Jv-ku4mh]

Season 3 is the best

[@breathingsn0wflakes]

10 years later and still hoping for an official studio version of this song

[@balenciaga91]

Hannah Tam there was one on ITunes

[@jessehenson1027]

@@balenciaga91 yeah....this is one lol

[@jpl9723]

@@LadyParris spotify?

[@xnctrnl]

@@jpl9723 nope not his version

[@jdk822]

bump!

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

this performance was a game changer. he won the show with this one.

[@charithshamindra]

OMG 11 years ago.. I'm still watching this in 2019...

[@airarhamelrivera4319]

Same!

[@levilevi2785]

Same were is he now

[@blondewriter99]

@@levilevi2785 He's touring. I just saw him in NYC.

[@levilevi2785]

@@blondewriter99 ow nice

[@reyelizadilla1393]

Me too!

[@JayPypeVox]

I truly believe that THIS performance really put him above the rest of the contestants that season. It was a huge risk for him and he NAILED IT!! Still waiting for a new album out of him. I have both of his post Idol albums and they are amazing!!

[@03pattie1972]

Jason Miner Well wait no more!!!! he has a new album called Digital Vein dropping Sept 18th!.You can pre-order at pledgemusic.com/davidcook. There are great album packages along with insider sneak peaks..I'll be seeing him in 3 days in Lexington MI...he's planning a fall tour that will be crisscrossing the states!! Sooo excited for this album!

[@Ken12ken]

It did. Archie should’ve won if it wasn’t for this song.

[@kylezawaski1287]

@@Ken12ken no cook is a stronger singer

[@Ken12ken]

@@kylezawaski1287 have you watched that season? Archie is the strongest actually. Cook only gained popularity when he covered Always be my baby. Don’t even start with me.

[@Noname-gp5te]

Yes, exactly!

[@ejredila]

This cover song of David was a hit in the Philippines before, until now you can hear it all over Facebook and Tiktok Philippines.

[@Melanie1502]

Most memorable Idol performance! As a Mariah Carey super fan, I'm always skeptical of ppl that cover her songs but he did a great job of making it his own. Mariah is right he makes it kind of haunting.

[@ashe984]

He did so wonderful

[@Ken12ken]

She’s right when she said it’ll be a hit for David. She was definitely right.

[@mbj6555]

Best American Idol performance in the whole history of the show.

[@mheloniesalvame6783]

super ^_^

[@kennethpinlac01]

watch bridge over troubled water by clay aiken

[@blondewriter99]

I'd say Billie Jean.

[@mackintoshmuggleton1639]

Jessica Sanchez's Love You I Do

[@blondewriter99]

@@kennethpinlac01 He was amazing in that. I prefer DC, but that performance was outstanding.

[@kixxvicente]

His version had the blessing of the original artist and songwriter, Mariah. How amazing is that?! I just love this version too.

[@joncerda351]

That "Linger On" part was goosebumps!!!

[@bear22898]

This right here!!

[@IsturisMasaya]

Chris Daughtry and David Cook will always be the best contestants for me in american idol

[@migueldelmendo]

Jerome Isturis true im adding jessica sanchez on the list!

[@magicaldweebintheinternet9001]

@@migueldelmendo whos that

[@migueldelmendo]

Magical dweeb in the internet american idol season 11’s first runner up and clearly the true winner! Too bad he was beaten by a white-guitar-playing dude

[@magicaldweebintheinternet9001]

@@migueldelmendo nah that Just upset the Filipino crowds she's not unique in particular

[@migueldelmendo]

Magical dweeb in the internet and you call philip philips unique?? LOL 🤡 we’re not upset because she’s filipino. We’re upset coz she deserved to win. PERIOD.

[@scarbalatero2194]

His version of always be my baby made him on top of all the contestants in this season. I can still remember back then this song has been playing in the Philippine radio even after he won. This song for me is the most memorable AI piece in the entire AI history..

[@PenaltyKillah]

David's version is still on Singaporean radio after all these years 😍

[@k.8584]

when the violin started, when the drummer was firin', when the second vocalists started singin and when david went blast, MAN IT WAS SO FREAKING COOL!!

[@RafaelPreato]

Im a Mariah fan and this was the first time that I hear someone take her song for another direction and made something sooo amazing. She must be so proud of him. This guy it's all talent !

[@mahalnaprinsipe]

They are very popular in the Philippines back then. David and Archie had a concert in an open space venue and its full packed!

[@ifizzlesizzle1]

@@micdrop4823 it wasnt. It was on the open grounds.

[@ifizzlesizzle1]

@@micdrop4823 i also attended. And moa arena opened in 2012. David and david concert was in may 2009

[@jamesburton.3336]

@@micdrop4823 now admit that you're wrong lol

[@richellecanedo6152]

2024 who’s here??

[@FaheemAhmed-lc5vm]

Yup

[@Cai_01]

I just love his version 😊❤

[@richellecanedo6152]

@@Cai_01 hehe oo nga ito ang best male version talaga

[@TadzmahalTimbasal]

me

[@The_Saraa_]

Me for the 100th time

[@honeyglamour]

this was the moment I was absolutely convinced he needed to win. this version is my go to, time and time again. everything about it was perfect to me

[@sandoksampalok7115]

This song shook the entire music industry..! I've got goosebumps when i hear this.. very nostalgic😭😭

[@christinavernoia540]

This, like many others, will always give me the chills.. back when American Idol actually had talent.. "sigh"

[@caringlady222]

That's cause he was in his prime becoming a man while this year's show they choose all young kids with not enough life experience imo

[@christinavernoia540]

Princess This may be true about this season, a lot of the people are younger.. But there are a lot of past seasons that had younger individuals that were talented.

[@alexmanolopoulos4316]

umm adam lambert, candice glover, joshua ledet?

[@alexmanolopoulos4316]

***** i agree he has great stage presence, but in every technical category concerning vocals, he was undeniably outstanding also.

[@norastack6110]

+Alex Manolopoulos Adam was incredible his belting technique was ridiculous

[@DeadGiveAway.]

Man this version, was everywhere back then when American Idol was newsworthy.

[@liz022070]

I just loved that he teared up. Such a sweet, sweet, talented guy. My favorite Idol ever, one of my favorite artists to this day.

[@shimmy1366]

IF ONLY THIS IS ON SPOTIFY 🥺 he brings back my nostalgia moments

[@matsuraku4685]

I’m still waiting too Hahaha

[@heledarla]

I am waiting too

[@AzuruHanabami]

there is

[@NickeeCarter]

THIS! I need to add it to at least one ‘ship playlist’, LOL.

[@ChrisMac]

He could have easily done what he's always done and make this a straight ahead rock or punk rock song, but he held back and it was almost folky. The orchestral accompaniment is absolutely brilliant. This guy hits and HOLDS notes that no rocker would even attempt let alone keep everything in tune. He's one of the single most technically brilliant rock vocalist I've seen in a long time...probably since Elvis.

[@yiaiaia]

its been years, and i still need this on spotify

[@GerryBanjoBenitez-l2w]

Correct why is not on Spotify?

[@earlcristiangitgano592]

Who's here because of quarantine? Still listening to this classical music.

[@TripleDoublePage]

Me

[@jieanding6676]

Sep 15, 2021 . Covid sucks😭😭

[@westlifefan123]

I like to call David 'a rocker with soul' - he has so much emotion in his voice with this song - WOW!!!!!

[@algebra978]

this version definitely put him in the history... even Mariah commented positively about it..... he could really sing any song with a new flavor.....

[@ninadelacruz903]

Soo agree this is really suit for MOVIE Soundtrack its giving “I don’t wanna miss a thing” vibes and feels!!!

[@lynn3119]

My favourite Idol performance ever. And David knew right there that he could actually win it.

[@lauralan401]

has it really been 12 years already??? i remember always looking forward to his performance week after week! best season ever!!

[@CooKie251975]

This was THE start of my David Cook era.Still gives me the goosebumps after 1 year

[@soysaucegirl2007]

Thumbs up if TV Line brought you here. This is chosen as one of that site's top 30 best Idol performances of all time.

[@Caroline-si9zq]

I still want the studio version of this. So badly!

[@fitrianurlita]

There is a studio version,,,search on babe

[@mizaelle8835]

Super iconic performance... this is everywhere a day after the performance...

[@aaroncoronado3092]

13 years already, and I still here this version everywhere here in the Philippines. It is really iconic.

[@hollywoodshopaholic]

This version is SO sexy and manly, I love how he completely made it his own

[@ytchannel613]

Nostalgia galore. I watched this entire Season 7 and this was David Cook's rockstar shining moment. He was unstoppable from here on and was a lock in the finals. His acoustic recorded version of this was a hit and still a karaoke fave in Philippines.

[@mateobarraza8675]

Mariah's humming at 0:41 😍

[@queeneliz2130]

Ikr..my fave part of thid video..hoe i wish they would do this song together that will include mariah’s humming

[@thisisash6599]

Oh my god, I heard this version when I was 9! This is one of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. Man, I hate getting old

[@nickoangeloantin1701]

When I first heard this song, I thought it was really his original song, but that was then, eventually, I've learned that this was a Mariah Carey song, and he did a wonderful job of singing it live and making it as if its his own song. 😍😍😍

[@jamespadfoot7]

Chills. After all this time, I still get chills. Goddamn Cook. Get yo ass back out there and take over the damn world.

[@himsas2397]

he's a COOK

[@jamespadfoot7]

2:24 is the moment I fell absolutely in love with this guy.

[@paulmorrell8323]

The greatest performance by the best ever contestant on a TV talent show

[@ThgLbjDc]

I love the way he looks into the camera with those eyes!

[@safroniamay]

I Hope David Cook looks at this video 40 years from now and says to himself, "Oh yes, I did that well." And his brother (RIP) was sooooo proud of him.

[@skyllo]

When this came out, it was like getting a free David Cook concert on tv. This was spectacular

[@sammylovesyoux333]

to this day one of my favorite performances on american idol

[@barbiefornier6546]

❤ David Cook ...will always love this guy.... ☆

[@Longbajubi]

15 years and still a fire cover.

[@elizajamesa]

hes so sweet... i also had tears... so happy for him... feels like just yesterday..... my fave idol ever....

[@VenezuelaSustentable]

Everybody was inspired that night. I also lost my father to a brain tumour and they´re truly "always part of (us)".

[@Sco6014]

You know... I'd be crying too. Not only did Mariah herself love the song but these three critical judges gave it outstanding reviews and basically told him that he could cut an album right now. That gotta be very satisfying to hear and justifying for all the work you put into your music. Lovely performance

[@blondewriter99]

His brother who was dying of brain cancer had managed to get to the performance and was with his nurse, probably accounts for much of his emotional reaction.

[@WaddlingWithTheWallaces]

Forgot how much I LOVED David's version on this!!!

[@joshfaruque8929]

The voice never had performances like this.

[@jydericowheydaton318]

This song becomes a LEGEND here in the Philippines, it is sang and heard everywhere

[@matthewbullock8918]

remember thinking he was screwed that night than came out and killed it ...truly amazing ear for music

[@k_dellz]

Matthew Bullock wasn’t there an issue with his guitar not working?

[@japhdanaoofficial2205]

This was the year when i first heard this song and became my favorite. It was also the time when me and my wife became gf/bf in 4th year high school, now we have 3 beautiful kids and i still listen to this song after 11years. I suddenly feel so old 🤭😔. Greetings from the philippines! 🇵🇭

[@aprillabing1413]

11 years ago yet the feeling of listening to this song still feels as if it's the 1st time you're hearing it and then you want to play it over and over again. ❤

[@clandestinelheiaa]

I thought this was his original song. He did such a good job on this. Gave me goosebumps

[@ddna0812]

My music inspiration! David Cook's Time of My Life got me my college scholarship.

[@tasteteawitleeparis4870]

Love this, one of the greatest ever on American Idol🎼🎼🎼

[@tasteteawitleeparis4870]

RIH 2 his Brother🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rocknroll4ever9169]

This was the first year of idol that I watched... David'll always hold a special place in my heart :) This was one of my favorite of his performances.

[@survivrs]

David is so cute when he looks like a little kid wanting to hide behind his mom just waiting to hear what Simon will say. I LOVE David Cook.

[@downeyjrfan95]

this is one of my favorite performances by david on the show. it's so amazingly beautiful the way he sings i can't get it out of my head.

[@deathbird1395]

This is, to this day, my favorite performance on AI. It is so powerful and emotional, simply amazing

[@guyarthurorigin]

This is the best cover of a Mariah Carey song.

[@julianlucas4544]

This is where he won it!

[@suesylvester2041]

This performance lives in my head rent free after 13 years

[@carttermination6263]

this is one of the seasons where competitions.. are really.. competitions..!

[@frankcastle4995]

Cart Termination Music nowadays just sux took a year to someone to reply lol

[@oc7805]

@@frankcastle4995 yes it does..took two years for someone to reply lol

[@kaiju_multiverse]

The way David sang this with so much emotion is what made this so great

[@d091684]

Even after all this years this still gives me chills! I Love this Version so much more! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I Think I am in Love all over again! ;)

[@lovealways_alexa]

I remember watching this live and getting chills all over my body. The judges were right. It sounded like a movie soundtrack!

[@luisambros2000]

shiiiit the drummer was so damn good

[@luke34]

Always Be My Maybe appeared in my recommended list. Suddenly had this version of the song stuck in my head. It’s 2021 and still listening all these years later.

[@lunamariahawke1925]

This performance will always be a part of me.

[@marygracetecson3230]

It's 2022 and still watching.. Best cover ever!!! 👏👏👏

[@megadiabrous]

I edited the comment so y'all have no Idea what I originally typed lmaoooo

[@osahju914]

His version?

[@frankcastle4995]

josh miller yeah

[@frankcastle4995]

Lyn Dinglasan lol I get it

[@idontregretnothing848]

Lyn Dinglasan No.

[@leviackerman3142]

Putra Agung haha outanginamo pano mi nuenasabigawamo

[@gavreelford2609]

We never knew we needed an acoustic/alternative version of Mariah Carey’s original pop upbeat song. But David Cook really give us this one of a kind version, a pop/alternative ballad. He is such a legend making and owning one of the popular song from 90’s. His version is very popular in the Philippines.

[@cle0o143]

i love his version..really love it..feel that his voice is so enchating & mesmerizing...love it

[@cleftheart1969]

I watched this my mom what fond memories miss you mom. And we LOVED it! I was shocked but I was blown away how brilliant that was!

[@jesusgestiadaii5386]

I thought David Cook originally sang "always be my baby" hahaha

[@Dr__Feelgood]

How dare you! Lol

[@aloneanonymousartist]

I also thought before... It was so stupid of me not knowing that it was originally Mariah's

[@twistnloc3247]

say what?!?!

[@espressoing]

Me too when I was young 'cause in the Philippines they always play it on the radio

[@luceafarul579]

Yeah seriously! After listening to his and then listening to Mariah Carey’s original it feels like actually Mariah was doing a cover of a David cook song 😝

[@GheloMatic]

The best & most memorable performance in his season 🎉

[@oliverhyme478]

hauntingly beautiful! David cook, that's an A+++++!

[@futureastronaut6036]

Geez, I miss 2008.

[@ihearttedwardcullen]

david is amazing. this performance was so powerful and touching at the same time..

[@Pistons2024]

This still gives me chills & makes me smile.. I love it !!!

[@irfanbinrusdi]

2018 anyone?

[@ernestjoshuagodoy7519]

yeah

[@angelolacap9681]

Sup

[@julieannfortuno4443]

Irfan Bin Rusdi yeah

[@marcoantonio7634]

Me watching from 2020

[@brigittebosshardt]

The best

[@LazingOnSunday]

watched this video more than 30 times, but still keep coming back!!!

[@ScatterdEraserDust]

This performance literally changed Idol! I remember after this performance, more and more contestants tried to flip songs into their own.

[@geanneflores1033]

Looking at the comments here about the studio version of song not being on Spotify just made me feel so old haha. Cause I have a copy of this that I got off iTunes back in the day. 😅

[@jandtfurman5192]

Even now, still so good. He was my favorite.

[@gbshaun]

I'm still calling the number to vote for him

[@maryquenievelasco7001]

I still get the chills when I hear this... Brings back memories ♥️

[@MSanonymousletter]

best version of this song i'd ever heard.

[@gariojohn7327]

Mariah Carey version is the original and the best , he give justice to the song though.

[@mohaimenbheer9816]

0:41 This women's musicality and improvisation is something else! It was pure beauty that should've been on his version

[@kingofhearts652]

I only heard this version so far and i thought this was original

[@pohl2634]

I was mad when the other David didn't win but David Cook is talented too. This is one of my favorite songs and he did a great job.

[@RAWRme929]

he's actually the cutest thing ever.. he's so sensitive haha i love it. :')

[@vincesantiago3557]

when I was in 6th grade, I usually waking up just to listen to this song on the radio even it's 3 am or before I prepare for school HAHAHA so much nostalgia