I saw Kinky Boots for the first time today and it happened to be David Cook's second show this time around. He was also my very first concert back at Musikfest in Bethlehem during his Declaration and he was my very first celebrity crush, so seeing him live once again almost ten years later really came full circle for me. The show was absolutely amazing and I started crying three minutes into it and didn't stop crying until about an hour after the show ended. It was such a prominent message in today's society and gave me hope. I absolutely wish I could relive seeing the show again and again because it was just too good to be true. Thank you Kinky Boots for reminding me why I do theatre.
Came here from Brendon Urie for David Cook because I heard he was also Charlie. And I now remember why they are both 2 of my favorite artists of all time. I need a collab from them!
Thanks Kinky for posting this. Perfect Charlie for your show! Love this acoustic version. Keep posting please. I also loved your new commercial on television. Congratulations on your 6th year.
Thanks Kinky Boots for posting this! Just saw the show yesterday and David is an AMAZING Charlie! He's my new favorite Charlie and he absolutely NAILS this song!! Now I can listen to him sing it whenever I want
Two of my hero artists have done Kinky Boots now, Brendon Urie and David Cook. How I wish they'd both done the West End version, I would have seen them both ten times over 😊😊
David, my babyyyyy. After all these years, my heart still melts. Now I have a new musical to fangirl over. Wish I could see the show. Much love from the Philippines!
What a gift. Thank you Kinky Boots Broadway and David Cook for this gem. Was hoping for a little snippet, so this is beyond anything I could have hoped for. David's voice is...omg...no words.
*sigh* Why does he sound so beautiful on this? The notes are tumbling so easily, such a pleasure to listen to, especially the last half minute of the song.
Than you so much KinkyBoots for sharing this wonderful video with David Cook singing Soul of a Man. What an absolute beautiful cover of the song. That song was made for him to perform it. This was more then I could have hoped for until the end of month.
Thank you so much for this recording. I saw David in the role last week and he made a great Charlie. He totally became the character. Can't wait to come back and see it again in two weeks.
Wow, listening to this made the afternoon chores a breeze today. LISTEN to those long, beautiful phrases rarely if every achieved in this song when sung by most people. The notes just spin up there - loose, free - this is one stunning vocal performance, Mr. Cook. No stage, no orchestra, no context - and still one can imagine ALL of that when listening to you sing this iconic KB song. No wonder folks on twitter keep saying they have to go back - seeing you in this show once isn't enough! Well done! (and thanks to the KB peeps for making and posting this vid! We needed it!)
That was saweet! Thank you so much, KinkyBootsBway. Wished for this sample of David singing something from the show, but I didn't expect it to happen...
Amazing video -- great song, wonderfully performed!! Thanks so much for posting this, Kinky Boots folks! From what I've heard and read, David is doing an awesome job as Charlie. Really looking forward to seeing/hearing him in the role on April 24th!!
Now this version is just as amazing as I thought it would be! Thanks for hearing the numerous pleas for this video, Kinky Boots! You've chosen one fine Charlie boy. Congrats, Dave!
Thank you so much Kinky Boots on Broadway and David for recording this beautiful song!!! I thought I´ll never hear David sing this. It´s such a gem!!!!!
DAVID, YOU LOOK SO YOUNG WITHOUT THE FACIAL HAIR AND SHORTER HAIR. GREAT SONG. YOU ARE AWESOME. IT SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY THAT I WAS CALLING IN FOR YOU TO WIN IDOL! MUCH LOVE!
I wish I could find the best adjectives to praise you, David! I've used them all, but can't seem to express how much I love your voice, your work, your talent. Kinky Boots is a fantastic show and seeing you there, this whole new phase, makes me so proud to call you my idol (no pun intended). MERDA! (kind of 'break a leg' in Brazilian Portuguese)
Wow, thank you for sharing this amazing acoustic performance. This song is so difficult to sing,let alone sitting down and playing the guitar while doing so. Great job David! Trying really hard to get to NYC to see you and the rest of the stellar cast perform!
The Soul Of a Man Kinky Boots: The Musical I'm bad news, a black and blues-er Who's a loser, a merry-go-round spiraling down I'm all used up, chaffed and chewed up Who's just screwed up, the same old charlie hitting the ground Cause I'll never be the soul of a man, noble and wise Like the soul of a man who lifted me high Soul of a man, heroic and true Like the soul of a man I looked up to What else could I do Stupid hubris, no excuses I blew my fuses, I guess I'm just a ruse in my fathers shoes Not amusing, no confusing this streak of losing Totally brutal and useless too How can I be the soul of a man, noble and wise Like the soul of a man who lifted me high Soul of a man, heroic and true Like the soul of a man that I looked up to What else could I Just when I'm reaching for that rung at the top On that broken heel steady, ready ready to drop When will I be the soul of a man, noble and wise Like the soul of a man who lifted me high Soul of a man, heroic and true Like the soul of a man I looked up to What else could I do I'll never be, no I'll never be I have gone and let you down Whoa, soul, soul of a man Here comes that familiar sound Same old charlie hitting the ground
I'm bad news, a Black and blue-ser Who's a loser A merry-go-round spiraling down I'm all used up Chafed and chewed-up Who's just screwed up The same old Charlie hitting the ground 'Cause I'll never be the Soul of a man, noble and wise Like the soul of a man Who lifted me high Like the soul of a man Heroic and true Like the soul of man That I looked up to What else could I do? Stupid hubris No excuses I blew my fuses I guess I'm a ruse in my father's shoes Not amusing, no confusing This streak of losing Totally brutal and useless, too How can I be the soul of a man Noble and wise Like the soul of a man Who lifted me high Like the soul of a man Heroic and true Like the soul of a man That I looked up to What else could I... Just when I'm reaching for that rung at the top I'm that broken heel Unsteady and ready Ready to drop When will I be the Soul of a man Noble and wise Like the soul of a man Who lifted me high Soul of a man Heroic and true Like the soul of a man That I looked up to What else could I do? (Soul... of a man) I'll never be No I'll never be I have gone and let you down No, soul, soul of a man Here comes that familiar sound Same old Charlie hitting the ground
Really? I respect your opinion, but it's because of all the rave reviews from fans, and non fans that I'm traveling to NYC from Canada to see this artist in Kinky Boots..Looking froward to it! You can't compare his take on this song sitting relaxed with a guitar to his Broadway performance IMO
This is a promotional video, not the actual performance from the scene in the musical. They're different environments, and I'm sure they've casted David as Charlie because he is a good enough actor.
