David Cook's Single "Light On" Hits the Web

Love It or Leave It: David Cook's First Song, "Light On"

September 23, 2008

David Cook's first single has hit the Web, and I'm still sorting out how I feel about it. Is it too Creed-ish? Or is it exactly what you hoped to hear from the American Idol winner?

"Light On" premiered on Popeater on Tuesday, will hit iTunes on Sept. 30, and will be the first single from his still-untitled first album that will be released Nov. 18. Take a listen to "Light On" (don't let the eyeliner in the video scare you) and then vote!

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45 Comments

astrid 4 years 24 weeks

Sounds like Creed.

astrid 4 years 24 weeks

Sounds like Creed.

mamaseacat 4 years 30 weeks

I HEART David Cook! The song does sound like a lot of the songs you hear out there already, but I'd have to say that people have to take into consideration that although he helped write the songs, he most likely didn't have the final decision. The American Idol higher ups choose his sound and control the way things need to be. If you listen to David Cook's older songs - pre American Idol - it's very fresh and you hear more of his style and his excellent voice.

mamaseacat 4 years 30 weeks

bettybooptoo 4 years 32 weeks

I really, really love this song. I wasn't so sure at first, but that was more that it wasn't what I was expecting from his Pre Idol work. His vocals on this song are TOTALLY PHENOMENAL, and as was pointed out by his brother, it's a great transition song for David. This is what I envision when I listen to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOoEmKZiEc .

kafarine-tin-tin 4 years 34 weeks

His voice is amazing though.

kafarine-tin-tin 4 years 34 weeks

His voice is amazing though.

kafarine-tin-tin 4 years 34 weeks

For me it's better than David Archuleta's song, but I'm still on the fence...I think I liked it but I found myself getting bored, and sort of waiting for it to finish so I could vote and comment. I'm not sure it that means I hated it though.

kafarine-tin-tin 4 years 34 weeks

For me it's better than David Archuleta's song, but I'm still on the fence... I think I liked it but I found myself getting bored, and sort of waiting for it to finish so I could vote and comment. I'm not sure it that means I hated it though.

stone_soup 4 years 34 weeks

It sounds too much like Bo Bice to me. But I still "love it"!

tweeties 4 years 34 weeks

A Creed song? Seriously? I don't think so. What it does remind me of are the great arena rock songs of the 70's/80's that I grew up with. I love it!

Tigerjag 4 years 34 weeks

This is a fantastic song. It's got so many layers and showcases his beautiful voice so well. He's so much more that just an American Idol. I'll be downloading Light On on September 30 and buying the album the second it comes out. Light On was worth the wait!

Lady of the Lurk 4 years 34 weeks

I agree with Hiedi on this one. It is a transition song. David is a smart man and knows what he is doing. He is not going to come out of the gate blazing rock. He has allot to say and says it well. I see this song as an introduction. He shows us his heart in the lyrics. The arrangement uses his range well, balances of highs and lows, loud and soft. The more I listen to it the more I like it. I believe it will draw fans in from all genres. Great first single and leaves me wanting more, much more.

PIPERCOOKIE 4 years 34 weeks

This song is amazing ! David Cook is amazing ! A rising rock star ! Love it ! I foresee amazing things and songs coming soon from David Cook !!! His album, his solo tour !!!

PIPERCOOKIE 4 years 34 weeks

This song is amazing !David Cook is amazing !A rising rock star ! Love it !I foresee amazing things and songs coming soon from David Cook !!!His album, his solo tour !!!

Galaxywordnerd 4 years 34 weeks

I adore this song. It's '80s Power Rock Ballad feel and David's velvety, raw vocals and viceral emotions just bring me to my knees. I couldn't have wanted any less. This is an experience, not just "hearing"!!!

thelorax 4 years 34 weeks

Yeah...I'm on the fence as well. David Cook's voice is amazing but this particular SONG isn't particularly stellar. I'll be looking forward to his next release.

yiddidea 4 years 34 weeks

Oops, sorry Pop, meant to type Buzz! I understand that the way polls are set up here it is not really possible to have the poll first and then get your opinion, so no need to apologize. ;)

POPSUGAR Entertainment 4 years 34 weeks

Hey guys, Buzz here (not Pop -- she hasn't weighed in yet!) Didn't mean to bias you — I did say I was undecided about the song, and I still am.

rainonme224 4 years 34 weeks

I think it sounds like Creed or Chris Cornell song a lot, but I don't mind it. After reading the reviews I thought the song would be horrible but I really don't think it's bad, it needs to grow on me more.

Renees3 4 years 34 weeks

He doesn't have a ton of control over this album at all so it's not surprising that they chose a song so similar to what he did each week on Idol. I mean really that's why people voted for him right? I think he's very talented and give some time and some choices he can do great

yiddidea 4 years 34 weeks

Love ya Pop, but I agree with waffle84. I got a little annoyed to see your opinion of the song posted BEFORE the poll. It gives the listeners a preconceived notion before listening to it. I also agree that this is a rock song, not a pop song. But I am going to stop coming here to defend this since everyone is entitled to their own opinions...and I am sounding like a fangirl..haha.

yiddidea 4 years 34 weeks

waffle84 4 years 34 weeks

POPSugar, I wish you'd just ask what people think instead of asking if it's too "Creed-ish". I like to make my own judgements without having preconceived notions put there! Anyway, your link is gone but I went to Popeater to hear it. Luckily I DID NOT read what you said before I listened and I'm glad I didn't.Antway, I loved it! Perfect for his voice! I would not call this pop. Pop/rock mabye but it definitely has a rock edge. I don't think it's like Creed or even Chris Cornell, even if he wrote it. Not sure where the Creed thing came from??

waffle84 4 years 34 weeks

POPSugar, I wish you'd just ask what people think instead of asking if it's too "Creed-ish". I like to make my own judgements without having preconceived notions put there! Anyway, your link is gone but I went to Popeater to hear it. Luckily I DID NOT read what you said before I listened and I'm glad I didn't. Antway, I loved it! Perfect for his voice! I would not call this pop. Pop/rock mabye but it definitely has a rock edge. I don't think it's like Creed or even Chris Cornell, even if he wrote it. Not sure where the Creed thing came from??

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