Cereal Killer

I'm not complaining either, I love them. Cookmann definitely being one of my faves, love the acoustic shows they've been doing together.

True. It shows that mid-tempo songs aren't the only thing he can do.

I'm not familiar with the band. Any specific songs you'd like to hear David cover?

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David mentioned sound checking Prince's "Purple Rain" in the VH1 video. How totally and utterly mind-blowing would it be?? Even though it's really long, true, but still it would be pure brilliance.

YouTube - Prince - Purple Rain Lyrics Full Version

(I went ahead and updated the OP. )

Street Spirit

They've all been amazing.
David can do anything.
Not sure. I keep changing my mind. Listening to some of them again though so I'll see which song would work. They sound kind like soft pop/rock? You know how I am with genres, lol.

That would be amazing. Thanks for the vid too, I'm going to have to re-listen. Oh and thanks for the update.

Cereal Killer

Those two just create magic together.

True fact.

Haha, well that gives an idea of the genre. If you find a good song of theirs that you'd love David to cover, remember to post here.

Yeah, it would be kinda epic. I think he could do something really wonderful with that song. And I'm sure they'd find a way to shorten it a bit if it's too long for a concert.

Lately David's been asked about doing covers on tour and he's been talking about how they did a lot of 80s pop/rock songs on the last tour (which were all awesome!) and now he wants to change it up. I'm really curious as to what kind of songs the guys will pick for the future shows/tour (assuming they're still gonna do some covers too).

Street Spirit

I will do that.

David is great to figuring out how to shorten songs and still have that impact. Did a great job on Idol with the time constraints, for example.

Ooh, curious to know in what way he'll go to change things up. Rap songs? Kidding, kidding.

Cereal Killer

I totally agree. And good thing he wouldn't have to shorten it to a minute and 40 seconds on tour. I'm sure there are a minute or two of instrumental parts they could cut off if need be. (I'm not even sure if it was necessary to shorten it, I mean the band loves to jam, let them do it. )

Haha, rap would be really interesting to hear. But yeah, I should actually go back to those videos and see if he specified (I'm a bad fan for not remembering ). I think it would be cool if he did some current pop songs. Like what he already did with Rolling in the Deep. I think his voice that is very distinctively rock could really give songs like that a very interesting edge.

On that vein, I was just listening to Bruno Mars' "Grenade" and I think it could be a really awesome song for David to cover. Bruno's got much higher and poppish voice than David so it would be great to hear it in David's range and tone. And the lyrics are right up his alley, very angsty.

YouTube - Bruno Mars - Grenade [AUDIO]

Cereal Killer

I was listening to this song today and I can't believe it hasn't been suggested yet. I'd love to hear David do his version of Duran Duran's "Ordinary World". Maybe he could rock it up a bit?

Street Spirit

How did I forget this thread? David singing that Bruno song would fun to hear. It's a very catchy song.

I love Duran Duran. Great suggestion! I remember hearing and loving the song. David can Cookify the song a bit or just sing it straight out like that. I think I'd prefer him to Cookify the song.

Also, with REM breaking up. I'm curious to what song of theirs David could rock.

Cereal Killer

I think David could totally rock the Bruno song. Thematically it's right up his alley and I'd love to hear a rocked up version of it.

I'd love to hear a Cookiefied version too. Maybe a little bit "tighter", you know? Like what he did to TWIK. It's pretty loyal to the original but has a bit more oomph.

I love "Everybody Hurts". I could see him nail it in the similar vein as "Drive".

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Thoughts?

Street Spirit

What does TWIK stand for again? I can't believe I'm drawing a blank.

David could rock 'Everybody Hurts'. 'Losing My Religion' is one of my favorites too.

I'm listening to the song right now. I actually kinda want to hear it.

Cereal Killer

The World I Know.

I was thinking about Losing My Religion too. I think David could rock either one.

Haha, it would definitely be interesting. xD But who knew he could make ABMB work so why not this one?

Street Spirit

If I could choose between the two, I'd go for 'Losing My Religion'. Or maybe go for a less familiar/popular song? A lot of people can be touchy about covers.

Exactly. Though that particular song seems like an even harder song to convert to rock, lol.

Cereal Killer

Those two songs are definitely the biggest hits of the band. I'm not actually a fan so I have to admit I'm not familiar with their other songs. You are right about covers of well known songs (although David pretty much always nails them ). What other song would you suggest?

Yeah, it's really pop. And so 90s too, I mean just look at the video. xD But if he likes challenges, this song would definitely be one.

Street Spirit

I love R.E.M.'s 'The One I Love'. I can see David singing it.



And also 'Finest Worksong'.



Ahaha, the video made me laugh. 90's is right! David is the master at transforming covers so I actually think he can do it.

Though I'm curious to hear David sing it close to the original too.

Cereal Killer

Thanks for the videos! I watched/listened to them and I could definitely see David do those type of songs. Great suggestions!

I'm sure he can transform anything. Close to the original would be funny and interesting, though.

And speaking of the 90's!

Awesome! Any guesses what songs those might be? Since he said they'll be more on the influential side for him, looks like they'll be something already close to his own style. I mean, 90's post-grunge rock/alternative is pretty much the background he comes from. And I love it.

Though I'm hoping that maybe on the next tour he'll do some cool songs from the 00's.

Street Spirit

Glad you like those suggestions. David can rock anything really, as he proved since AI.

I saw that in the other thread! I can't even guess right now. I love some 90's songs but their names are escaping me at the moment.

How about we look up some 90's hits and make some guesses?

When he's done with the 90's he can always move up a decade. =)