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In 2008 for David Archuleta and David Cook it was a friendship born in the chaos that was American Idol. Bonded by the experience of surviving the pressure, it remains today a brotherly connection. According to them, seeing a friend do well meant more than being the winner.
“I could talk about him for days. (laughs) You know Archie’s probably one of the most genuine, stand-up people that I’ve ever met. And to be able to share the stage with him anytime is great. I joked with him last night that it’s a shame we have to travel halfway across the world just to see each other. But, he’s a good guy and an amazing talent. And as far as supporters go, I think I’m probably right up there when it comes to Archuleta.”
~ David Cook 2009
“I actually think I would’ve felt horrible if I had won, because I deeply felt that David Cook was the one who deserved it. Here was this amazing singer and all-around musician, someone I really looked up to and admired not just for his music side, but also as a person. I really respected him and the way he acted throughout the whole time we were together; I have to be honest and say that he was the person who, in my view, showed better than anyone else in the season that he should win.”
~ David Archuleta 2008 
Whether it’s passing briefly in an airport
Saw @DavidArchie at the airport! Awesome sauce! 6:19 PM Jun 8th ~ DC tweet
At the airport now. Just ran into @thedavidcook and his crew haha. Hope they rock it out tomorrow at the Rio Tinto! Go support! 🙂 6:29 PM Jun 8th ~ DA tweet
or hoping to meet up for a meal
Hey @DavidArchie… How long are you in town? DM me or text me and let me know. 5:44 PM Apr 7th 2009
The chemistry of the two David’s, whether they are in close proximity or tweeting over cyberspace, is charming. The vibe is always supportive between them. I grew more fond of David Cook since watching the behind the scenes footage from Idol. He wasn’t my favorite from season 7, yet Cook is the person I think of first when David talks about how he admires the other Idol contestants to this day.
What has endeared him to me is the big brother role he displays when ever they have been together on stage during the Idol’s Live tour or appearing together in interviews. They had shared the spotlight after Idol with several press appearances.
“I consider it a huge honor to share the stage with the kid. He’s the real deal,” Cook says. “All the buzz coming in, he deserves.”
Ford Day Shenanigans
TRL Singing the phonebook!
The Davids at the TCA’s
Witnessing the friendship built on mutual admiration and respect for each other’s given talent, you can feel the love. In the world of music stardom they both find the time to stay in touch. The two David’s are great fans of each other.
The friendship and career support continues to flourish. Last June Cook asked about an audio version of Chords of Strength.
@DavidArchie saw your book in borders today. Looked for the audiobook version that you narrated, but to no avail… Lol congrats man.
@thedavidcook Oh really? I guess some stores released it a day early haha. I’ll have to keep an audiobook version in mind for you!
This past week when David’s new video Something ‘Bout Love debuted, Cook was on twitter.
RT@DavidArchie Hey guys, the video for “Something ‘Bout Love” will be premiering tomorrow on Vevo! Excited for you guys to see it! 4:05 PM Aug 4th
Cook paid tribute yet again to David by wearing a too small David Archuleta shirt on stage. He offers to trade one of his own tour shirts to the fan in exchange. His reaction to the rejected offer is priceless.
My wish for the two Davids going forward is a continuation of this kind of “real deal” friendship that finds genuine happiness in each other’s success.
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