David Cook - His Single “Light On” - First Listen!

mjsbigblog.com - 23rd Sep 2008

David Cook: Finally! David Cook’s new single, “Light On” is available for preview at the AOL Popeater blog, right HERE. My verdict? While I was hoping for more Foo Fighters and less Hinder in David Cook’s debut single–not a fan of the Rock Power Ballad–I think the song is destined to be a radio hit. I’m not digging the minor-key verse, but when the song opens up in the chorus it’s got a hook that’s big, sweeping, romantic. As always, Cook’s vocals are spot-on. The song should do particularly well in the Hot Adult Contemporary and Adult Contemporary formats where Rock Ballads reign supreme. Daughtry is a huge hit in those formats, and I think David Cook could be as well. The song was Read full story at mjsbigblog.com

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