Light On

David Cook | Format: MP3 Download
From the Album Light On

Product Details

• Original Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Label: RCA Records Label
• Copyright: (P) 2008 19 Recordings Limited
• Duration: 3:49 minutes
• Genres:
• ASIN: B001GZMN8A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,163 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Song, September 30, 2008

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RPM123 "RPM" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Light On (MP3 Download)

This is great song that reminds me of all the great 80's anthemic rock songs, but with a very current sound. David Cook has a great voice. I am now curious as to what the rest of the album will sound like. Admirable first effort.

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Biased David Cook Fan, September 30, 2008

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B. Browne "word nerd 2577" (savannah, georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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I have to preface this with, I am a huge David Cook fan and it would take a lot to make me not like anything that he puts out. This man honestly could sing the phone book and I would be very happy. Being a fan of David's pre-idol music, I was a little concerned about how he would play to the masses. But, this song is the perfect transition song. It has a message and really does show off that beautiful instrument that is his voice. It does come off as somewhat over produced, but that aside, just listen to the vocals and you can tell that he will be a force to be reckoned with. I for one cannot wait until November 18th.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars dramatic tenor extraordinaire's Light is On, October 1, 2008

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Rebecca Jane Austen "beckylink" (LA CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Light On (MP3 Download)

David's extraordinary vocal prowess is in high gear on "Light On", as usual. His voice has so much resonance that it actually has a shimmer. It is unparalleled. It almost "rattles" with overtones! He hits high C's here, in full voice, with ease. I would have preferred one of his originals, but this is undeniably an excellent showcase for his unusually vibrant voice. I admit I am a huge fan, but that is precisely because of the very brilliance displayed here. He was born to sing - and HUGE!!! He can go from zero to 90 in a nanosecond, which is one of the many exciting things about dramatic voices like his. Great job, David! Your heart is in it, as always. You have a deep gift for interpretation and are naturally emotionally connected, which brings us IN, not unlike your posthumous mentor, Sinatra, strangely enough.

Listen to this one a few times before you make a judgment - it definitely grows on you! Upon first hearing I thought it was a bit formulaic. But no longer! David makes everything better! Even the covers he did on AI were better than the originals! Masterpieces. Nothing can stop giftedness on this level. Pure gold.
My only criticism is that the instrumentation is a little loud and the effects are heavy on his voice. Let that voice's Light SHINE!!!
PS - I am a classical vocalist, teacher and pianist, so this review comes from that perspective..