2008.11.19 WPLJ (New York, NY) Cool Shades)
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WPLJ (New York, NY) -- 11/19/08 DJ: Race Taylor Note: This Q & A session took place after an acoustic performance of "Light On." [first part of audio unavailable] David: Uh...so that'll start, uh, sometime in the Spring. I think also sometime in the Spring we're gonna, we're gonna try to get overseas to play for the troops. Female: I heard that. Excellent. [crowd reacts positively] David: And uh...as far as To Have Heroes opening...uh... [A few people laugh] Female: They're good. [a few people laugh] David: Uh they-- they are very good. I, I don't uh...I, I don't know exactly. I know uh...Andy has uh, been kind enough to, to join the band and play, so... Female: Absolutely. And Neal, here. David: Uh...I, I, I've learned in this industry very quickly to never say never. But as of right now, there are no plans for that. Female: Ok. Thank you. Race: And what if uh, what if someone else were to snatch you up and say: You know, you did your headlining thing. Maybe, how 'bout you go on the road with us for the summer? David: Uh...depends on who. Who do you have in mind? [crowd laughs] Race: Well I've got a name or two of a bunch of people that you've worked with in the past several months. So uh, I don't know. Let's throw down Johnny Rzeznik and The Goo Goo Dolls. David: Uh, I would uh...I would love to. Race: And what was it like to work with John on the first track of this CD?
David: John is uh...obviously an immense talent. I mean, anything the guy touches seems to, to go Platinum. And so... Race: It works. David: Yeah. Uh, so it was-- I mean it was crazy workin' with him. I, I actually for something better, we went to his home town of Buffalo. Race: Mm-hmm David: And so that was a little unnerving. But uh...uh, all in all just a down to earth guy and... and we really, we really worked that song as hard as we could. I mean, it took uh...that song took on a lot of incarnations, so uh...obviously happiest with the, the latest one. Race: Yeah. When we talk about a song choices, not just for uh, the album, which you probably had to go through a lengthy lick, but for the show as well. Uh, Is there something that you really wanted to sing uh, back when you were on the show that you never got a chance, because you just didn't feel like it was the right thing? David: Um...I really trusted my gut as far as what was the right thing. I would have loved to have uh -- excuse me -- uh, I would have loved to have had the opportunity to do uh, "Live and Let Die." And so... Race: Nice! [crowd reacts positively] David: Uh but...uh...clearance issues. [crowd laughs] Race: Totally understood. And you did stand your ground on the very, very last night, because someone wanted you to go back and do a little "Billie Jean," and you did a Collective Soul song. David: Who was that someone.....? [crowd laughs] Race: When you're set to put this album out before it gets to artwork and mastering and everything like that...do you have to run it by anyone named Nigel or Simon or Clive.... [crowd laughs] Race: ...or anything like that? Or... David: Um...
Race: ...do you have free reign? David: I, I, I was really lucky. Uh...you know the, the powers that be, uh, really gave me uh, gave me a lot of, a lot of their trust. And allowed me to make a record that was me. And uh, and ya' know, the end result is this record. Uh...twelve tracks on The Record, and I wrote or co-wrote ten. Um...so it was a busy summer. They even let me get involved with the art design and concept, which was... Race: Nice David: ...uh...I think it look alright. So... [crowd laughs] Race: So...in the sum-- in the summer time, when you were also on the road with the Idols tour, do you travel with a disc? Do you have a whole giant computer with pro tools on it? Because every room, every studio is different. David: Yes Race: How can that possibly go down? David: Um, uh [laughs] it's amazing to me what, what can be accomplished with technology today. But, I mean, we were all over the place. The idea of a day off was, uh, not an option. I think, I think the entire tour I had two days kind of off. And, I went golfing in Portland one day... Race: Nice David: ...and I went and saw a movie and got lost on the beach... [a few people laugh] David: ...in Ft. Lauderdale. So... Race: What'd you shoot in Portland, by the way? I saw you. David: Uh, that, sir, is none of your business. [crowd laughs] Race: That's a quick... David: Ok sure Race: ...67 down on the par four... David: We'll say 67 with a fifty or sixty handicap. [crowd laughs]
Race: David Cook is our guest. We have some questions about the holidays, and a recycled interview still to come. This is ninety-five-five, PLJ. [crowd cheers] [short break] Race: David Cook is here. This is ninety-five-five PLJ. [crowd cheers] Race: His debut, "David Cook," is in stores right now. We had the chance to uh, meet a friend of yours a few days ago. And we asked this friend what question would they have for David Cook. And here is what they said. Recording of David Archuleta: Hey David. This is...David. And... [David laughs] Recording of David Archuleta: What was the hardest song for you to record in the studio on your album? Race: David Archuleta was here. David: Uh, the hardest song for m to track was uh...I actually tried to do a rock version of "Crush." [crowd laughs] David: I was gonna sing it, but I decided not to. No I think uh...the hardest part for me was probably "Permanent." I think just because of the uh...is uh, there's an emotional context behind it that, for those of you who don't, uh, haven't followed me, or follow Idol, I guess, at this point, uh, I have an older brother who's been sick with a brain tumor for a long time. And so...that song was written very uh, very directly about him. I made it a point to be very uh, honest lyrically. So...um...that song was probably the toughest to pull off. I think just because...it was towards the end of The Record cycle, I was uh... a little burnout. Um...but also really wanted to put everything I had into it, so... David: Also, uh, emotionally, you're probably doing this on the road and being completely drained. You're showing everybody some stuff that maybe you had not let out to them at that stage. David: Absolutely, absolutely. I think uh...ya' know, it's interesting, going through the Idol...uh...setup, I wanted to, uh, to, to succeed or fail on my own merit. I didn't want anything, uh, [snippet of audio cut due to videographer taking photograph] do with me going on stage and singing to affect the outcome in any way. So...I, I, ya' know, me and my family were ver-- we [snippet of audio cut due to videographer
taking photograph] conscious effort to, to uh...to keep my brother's, uh, illness out of it. And we uh...and uh...so that was uh, that was...it was weird. It was like four and a half months of...of uh, ya' know, not talkin' about the elephant in the room... Race: Right David: ...so to speak. So I, I'm glad to kinda be out in the public, now. And uh...I can talk about it and hopefully, uh, be a vehicle for change. Race: Without getting uh, too personal, how is everything now? David: Everything is uh...uh, we are cautiously optimistic. I think uh... the treatment's been really taking, and uh...we're just goin' a day at a time. Race: Good. As a card-carrying member and the treasurer of the Cougars For Cook, the next question is: How's your love life? [David makes a non-verbal action, and the crowd laughs] Race: I saved ya'. I took that vote for ya' right there. David: Uh...that's my response. [laughs] Race: Actually, let's go to uh...Jeannette, from Garden City. Jeannette: Right here. Hi. Race: Hi. Step on up to the microphone... Jeannette: OK Race: ...don't be afraid. Jeannette: Hello. My question is, um, I absolutely love "Analog Heart"... [crowd reacts positively] Jeannette: ...and what is the likelihood of it possibly being rereleased and produced again? David: I have been asked that a few times. And uh, first off, I can't say thank you enough that everybody kinda backtracked and really got in to the stuff I did before Idol. Uh...I really wish you guys would've been around before Idol. [laughs] [crowd laughs] David: Uh, it's funny, man. No, but um...we, we have uh...kinda...juggled around the idea of maybe throwin' in some stuff on, on the tour this Spring. [crowd reacts positively]
David: Uh, I've...I've, I would love to get-- I would love to get back to, to uh, do some things that I was doin' before Idol. But as of now there, there are no plans to uh, to rerelease. I think uh, it's a nice snapshot of where I was at. But uh, I'm all about lookin' forward. Race: Good question Jeannette. Jeannette: Thank you. David: Very good question. Race: Where is Cindy? Cindy Aboud from Avenel, New Jersey? Step on over, Cindy. Cindy: Hi David, nice to meet you. David: Pleasure to meet you. Cindy: Uh, being a cook myself, I read that you enjoy cooking. David: Uh...I do. I don't know that I'm good at it. [crowd laughs] Cindy: That's a valid point. Now, do you cook for your dates? David: Uh...I do. I have uh, I have uh, two, maybe three go-tos. Uh, one is spaghetti. Uh, with uh, I call it garlic toast. Race: Nice David: You make toast with the bread, sprinkle some garlic salt on it, and it's good to go. [crowd laughs. Someone asks David when he learned to make it] David: Uh...in college. [crowd laughs] David: Uh...secondly, I, I do uh...I do on occasion make a uh...this is so lame. I do make a ham sandwich. [crowd laughs] David: Uh...it, I, I [laughs] I have never quote-unquote closed the deal with a ham sandwich. [crowd laughs]
David: Uh, and lastly, uh, if, if the milk hasn't gone bad, usually cereal's a good standby. [crowd laughs] Race: Well done. Spoken like a true bachelor. David: I know, right? Race: Here comes the lightning round of questions. We have a couple of questions. We have a couple about the song, and then we can see the horizon. Uh, number one: Uh, where's the football field in the video? Is it someplace significant? David: Uh, it's at a community college in Los Angeles. Uh, it's not significant, uh, other than the fact that we shot it there. And it was 40 degrees when we shot it, so... Race: Wow. They're like: You can see your breath when you're singing. [crowd laughs] David: I could. That's not-[sound cut off momentarily due to videographer taking a photograph] Race: Listen, he is tall, he is handsome. We understand he is also very muscular and a generous lover. Let's talk about Chris Cornell for a second. [everyone laughs] Race: Do you think... David: Here I thought you were talkin' about my guitar player Neal the whole time. [Everyone awwwws] Race: Not to, not to put any undue pressure on, but... Davd: Short of marriage. [crowd laughs] Race: do you think if he were not...if he were not to offer up the "Light On" song, do you think he would have successful-- as successful of a run with it as you have had? David: Uh...I have the utmost respect for Christ Cornell, so I have to say yes, I think he would have... Race: Mm-hmm
David: ...had as much success. I think it's a great song. I think the, the message behind it is universal, the whole love amidst distance thing. I think it's somethin' that everybody can relate to. And musically, uh...uh, I pull a lot of influence out of it. To me, it's like a rock history lesson in about three minutes, so... Race: That's great. That is great. Well done. And the guitar lesson online was very cool. [Audience reacts with "yeah," "that was great," etc.] David: Can we, can I-- I, I've seen a lot of-- everybody's submissions have been really cool, and have been really, um...kind of interesting to see how everybody takes their own spin on it. Uh, I, but I have, I have to, I have to confess something. Um, I didn't actually know all the chords. [crowd laughs] David: So, Neal was actually off camera, like, feeding me chords. [crowd laughs] David: So the uh, the A, A f-- what is it? [various people answer] David: Yeah the uh, the A sus 7. Neal: A sus 4 David: A-- sus 4? Are you kidding me? [crowd laughs] Race: That's pretty impressive. David: It's all Tiemann. [audio cuts off] END OF INTERVIEW
David: John is uh...obviously an immense talent. I mean, anything the guy touches seems to, to go Platinum. And so... Race: It works. David: Yeah. Uh, so it was-- I mean it was crazy workin' with him. I, I actually for something better, we went to his home town of Buffalo. Race: Mm-hmm David: And so that was a little unnerving. But uh...uh, all in all just a down to earth guy and... and we really, we really worked that song as hard as we could. I mean, it took uh...that song took on a lot of incarnations, so uh...obviously happiest with the, the latest one. Race: Yeah. When we talk about a song choices, not just for uh, the album, which you probably had to go through a lengthy lick, but for the show as well. Uh, Is there something that you really wanted to sing uh, back when you were on the show that you never got a chance, because you just didn't feel like it was the right thing? David: Um...I really trusted my gut as far as what was the right thing. I would have loved to have uh -- excuse me -- uh, I would have loved to have had the opportunity to do uh, "Live and Let Die." And so... Race: Nice! [crowd reacts positively] David: Uh but...uh...clearance issues. [crowd laughs] Race: Totally understood. And you did stand your ground on the very, very last night, because someone wanted you to go back and do a little "Billie Jean," and you did a Collective Soul song. David: Who was that someone.....? [crowd laughs] Race: When you're set to put this album out before it gets to artwork and mastering and everything like that...do you have to run it by anyone named Nigel or Simon or Clive.... [crowd laughs] Race: ...or anything like that? Or... David: Um...
Race: ...do you have free reign? David: I, I, I was really lucky. Uh...you know the, the powers that be, uh, really gave me uh, gave me a lot of, a lot of their trust. And allowed me to make a record that was me. And uh, and ya' know, the end result is this record. Uh...twelve tracks on The Record, and I wrote or co-wrote ten. Um...so it was a busy summer. They even let me get involved with the art design and concept, which was... Race: Nice David: ...uh...I think it look alright. So... [crowd laughs] Race: So...in the sum-- in the summer time, when you were also on the road with the Idols tour, do you travel with a disc? Do you have a whole giant computer with pro tools on it? Because every room, every studio is different. David: Yes Race: How can that possibly go down? David: Um, uh [laughs] it's amazing to me what, what can be accomplished with technology today. But, I mean, we were all over the place. The idea of a day off was, uh, not an option. I think, I think the entire tour I had two days kind of off. And, I went golfing in Portland one day... Race: Nice David: ...and I went and saw a movie and got lost on the beach... [a few people laugh] David: ...in Ft. Lauderdale. So... Race: What'd you shoot in Portland, by the way? I saw you. David: Uh, that, sir, is none of your business. [crowd laughs] Race: That's a quick... David: Ok sure Race: ...67 down on the par four... David: We'll say 67 with a fifty or sixty handicap. [crowd laughs]
Race: David Cook is our guest. We have some questions about the holidays, and a recycled interview still to come. This is ninety-five-five, PLJ. [crowd cheers] [short break] Race: David Cook is here. This is ninety-five-five PLJ. [crowd cheers] Race: His debut, "David Cook," is in stores right now. We had the chance to uh, meet a friend of yours a few days ago. And we asked this friend what question would they have for David Cook. And here is what they said. Recording of David Archuleta: Hey David. This is...David. And... [David laughs] Recording of David Archuleta: What was the hardest song for you to record in the studio on your album? Race: David Archuleta was here. David: Uh, the hardest song for m to track was uh...I actually tried to do a rock version of "Crush." [crowd laughs] David: I was gonna sing it, but I decided not to. No I think uh...the hardest part for me was probably "Permanent." I think just because of the uh...is uh, there's an emotional context behind it that, for those of you who don't, uh, haven't followed me, or follow Idol, I guess, at this point, uh, I have an older brother who's been sick with a brain tumor for a long time. And so...that song was written very uh, very directly about him. I made it a point to be very uh, honest lyrically. So...um...that song was probably the toughest to pull off. I think just because...it was towards the end of The Record cycle, I was uh... a little burnout. Um...but also really wanted to put everything I had into it, so... David: Also, uh, emotionally, you're probably doing this on the road and being completely drained. You're showing everybody some stuff that maybe you had not let out to them at that stage. David: Absolutely, absolutely. I think uh...ya' know, it's interesting, going through the Idol...uh...setup, I wanted to, uh, to, to succeed or fail on my own merit. I didn't want anything, uh, [snippet of audio cut due to videographer taking photograph] do with me going on stage and singing to affect the outcome in any way. So...I, I, ya' know, me and my family were ver-- we [snippet of audio cut due to videographer
taking photograph] conscious effort to, to uh...to keep my brother's, uh, illness out of it. And we uh...and uh...so that was uh, that was...it was weird. It was like four and a half months of...of uh, ya' know, not talkin' about the elephant in the room... Race: Right David: ...so to speak. So I, I'm glad to kinda be out in the public, now. And uh...I can talk about it and hopefully, uh, be a vehicle for change. Race: Without getting uh, too personal, how is everything now? David: Everything is uh...uh, we are cautiously optimistic. I think uh... the treatment's been really taking, and uh...we're just goin' a day at a time. Race: Good. As a card-carrying member and the treasurer of the Cougars For Cook, the next question is: How's your love life? [David makes a non-verbal action, and the crowd laughs] Race: I saved ya'. I took that vote for ya' right there. David: Uh...that's my response. [laughs] Race: Actually, let's go to uh...Jeannette, from Garden City. Jeannette: Right here. Hi. Race: Hi. Step on up to the microphone... Jeannette: OK Race: ...don't be afraid. Jeannette: Hello. My question is, um, I absolutely love "Analog Heart"... [crowd reacts positively] Jeannette: ...and what is the likelihood of it possibly being rereleased and produced again? David: I have been asked that a few times. And uh, first off, I can't say thank you enough that everybody kinda backtracked and really got in to the stuff I did before Idol. Uh...I really wish you guys would've been around before Idol. [laughs] [crowd laughs] David: Uh, it's funny, man. No, but um...we, we have uh...kinda...juggled around the idea of maybe throwin' in some stuff on, on the tour this Spring. [crowd reacts positively]
David: Uh, I've...I've, I would love to get-- I would love to get back to, to uh, do some things that I was doin' before Idol. But as of now there, there are no plans to uh, to rerelease. I think uh, it's a nice snapshot of where I was at. But uh, I'm all about lookin' forward. Race: Good question Jeannette. Jeannette: Thank you. David: Very good question. Race: Where is Cindy? Cindy Aboud from Avenel, New Jersey? Step on over, Cindy. Cindy: Hi David, nice to meet you. David: Pleasure to meet you. Cindy: Uh, being a cook myself, I read that you enjoy cooking. David: Uh...I do. I don't know that I'm good at it. [crowd laughs] Cindy: That's a valid point. Now, do you cook for your dates? David: Uh...I do. I have uh, I have uh, two, maybe three go-tos. Uh, one is spaghetti. Uh, with uh, I call it garlic toast. Race: Nice David: You make toast with the bread, sprinkle some garlic salt on it, and it's good to go. [crowd laughs. Someone asks David when he learned to make it] David: Uh...in college. [crowd laughs] David: Uh...secondly, I, I do uh...I do on occasion make a uh...this is so lame. I do make a ham sandwich. [crowd laughs] David: Uh...it, I, I [laughs] I have never quote-unquote closed the deal with a ham sandwich. [crowd laughs]
David: Uh, and lastly, uh, if, if the milk hasn't gone bad, usually cereal's a good standby. [crowd laughs] Race: Well done. Spoken like a true bachelor. David: I know, right? Race: Here comes the lightning round of questions. We have a couple of questions. We have a couple about the song, and then we can see the horizon. Uh, number one: Uh, where's the football field in the video? Is it someplace significant? David: Uh, it's at a community college in Los Angeles. Uh, it's not significant, uh, other than the fact that we shot it there. And it was 40 degrees when we shot it, so... Race: Wow. They're like: You can see your breath when you're singing. [crowd laughs] David: I could. That's not-[sound cut off momentarily due to videographer taking a photograph] Race: Listen, he is tall, he is handsome. We understand he is also very muscular and a generous lover. Let's talk about Chris Cornell for a second. [everyone laughs] Race: Do you think... David: Here I thought you were talkin' about my guitar player Neal the whole time. [Everyone awwwws] Race: Not to, not to put any undue pressure on, but... Davd: Short of marriage. [crowd laughs] Race: do you think if he were not...if he were not to offer up the "Light On" song, do you think he would have successful-- as successful of a run with it as you have had? David: Uh...I have the utmost respect for Christ Cornell, so I have to say yes, I think he would have... Race: Mm-hmm
David: ...had as much success. I think it's a great song. I think the, the message behind it is universal, the whole love amidst distance thing. I think it's somethin' that everybody can relate to. And musically, uh...uh, I pull a lot of influence out of it. To me, it's like a rock history lesson in about three minutes, so... Race: That's great. That is great. Well done. And the guitar lesson online was very cool. [Audience reacts with "yeah," "that was great," etc.] David: Can we, can I-- I, I've seen a lot of-- everybody's submissions have been really cool, and have been really, um...kind of interesting to see how everybody takes their own spin on it. Uh, I, but I have, I have to, I have to confess something. Um, I didn't actually know all the chords. [crowd laughs] David: So, Neal was actually off camera, like, feeding me chords. [crowd laughs] David: So the uh, the A, A f-- what is it? [various people answer] David: Yeah the uh, the A sus 7. Neal: A sus 4 David: A-- sus 4? Are you kidding me? [crowd laughs] Race: That's pretty impressive. David: It's all Tiemann. [audio cuts off] END OF INTERVIEW
