Dear friends,

As some of you may remember, a few years ago during Covid I started a home concert series, with the goal of releasing music that I loved & that inspired me, doing the recordings right here at my home; the project was and continues to be fulfilling for me, as it was created during a difficult time in my life that I was going through the motions of some heavy choices of the type of career I wanted to have, and the work I wanted to pursue.

Since making those recordings, including a video of one of my favorite songs, "Over The Rainbow", I decided recently to re-record & have another take, so to speak, at recording a piece of music that deeply inspired me during those difficult times; a song of hope, of dreams, of believing in the impossible, and having the courage to be daring & bold, with a gentle reminder of believing in oneself, amongst all the odds - ever true, & ever relevant, this song was a needed balm for me, and I feel such gratitude & joy in sharing with you all, my interpretation & inspiration for recording "Over The Rainbow".

And so, without further ado, presenting - "Over The Rainbow"! I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this deeply inspiring song, resonating with this music as much as It has moved me!

Continued blessings to you all, dear friends,

David Cook

Dear friends -

One of the newest songs that I recently sang from my Veteran's Day concert, had a tremendous impact on my life; a song, that I feel so deeply encompases the strive of achieving the great ideals of our country, "American Anthem" by the great composer Gene Scheer, for me, is one of the greatest songs ever written of the American dream.

In the words of our forefather, Thomas Jefferson: "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness". I am proud to be an American; though she is not perfect, she is my home. I am proud to be an American artist, and feel now more than ever such a deep sense of duty to my country, of giving back the many blessings that I have received.

And so, without further ado, presenting "American Anthem"! I hope that this music leaves you feeling inspired; feeling a sense of renewed determination, of hope, and a calling for us all in giving back the many blessings we have received. Listen ever so closely to the lyrics of this remarkable song, of the dream of our great nation -

"Let them say of me I was one who believed, in sharing the blessings I received; let me know in my heart when my days are through: America, I gave my best to you."

Blessings to you all, dear friends,

David