Daughtry has recorded a cover of Foreigner’s "Feels Like the First Time," to be used as the theme song for CNN’s League of First Time Voters initiative. (Of course, the song will also appear as a bonus track on Daughtry Deluxe, due out Sept. 9.) Check out the video below and then vote, on a scale of 1 to 10, how uncomfortable the lyrics make you. (Also, you know, vote.)
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that song is so H-O-T-T!! On fiya! Great cover.
Hate Daughtry. But can you find a more awesome song!?!They rock in my book now.
This song is about voting? Really? Give it about a 7 on the creepy scale but Daughtry does rock this cover!
I listened to Foreigner – I owned Foreigner albums – You, Mr. Daughtry are not Foreigner! I wish this cover hadn’t been so damn carbon of the original. Love Daughtry’s voice, but I don’t get not trying anything new with it. I still give it a 7. Couldn’t they have at least said something like “I guess it’s just the Hillary in you that brings out the candidate in me” ?
Foreigner rocks – Daughtry does his best impression – but nothing beats the original – Foreigner puts on such a good live show – they’re on tour now – check em out everybody!! they have soooo many classic tracks…
I agree that Daughtry should have “made it his own.” It’s too Karaoke. Simon would hate it.
Their album is awesome, this song is just “okay.”
This cover is AWESOME. Here is what Mick Jones (Foreigner Bassist)had to say about it:
“I’m a big fan of his. He’s got a great voice, and I thought it would be a really good idea. So I just gave my blessing to the project, and they took it from there.”
“It’s a song that requires a really strong voice to carry it off, and he’s got the range and the power to really do it convincingly,” Jones said. “I don’t think there are that many singers around at the moment that could really nail it. … Out of all the singers of that style, he’s the strongest. He’s just a great singer all around. It doesn’t matter what style it is, he could pretty much sing anything.”
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1593039/20080818/daughtry__chris.jhtml
I think Daughtry did an awesome job on this cover of “Feels Like the First Time”. It totally rocks!! I think Chris’ voice is absolutely amazing. He more than did justice to this song.
How funny is it that Foreigner is now loaded for expatriates from 80’s metal – Jeff Pilson, Kelly Hansen, and Jason Bonham! I am a fan of all of their former bands as well as Foreigner, but I’m not sure I’m a fan of the combination. It’s like covering a New York Strip with chocolate. Both great, but do they need to be together? Here’s my vote for a Foreigner reunion.
Oh yeah, Daughtry’s alright, too…
Simon? Randy? Paula?
What do you think?
Daughtry is, was, and will continue to be a doosh.
He’ll certainly never have to worry about anybody covering his songs.
Who is this guy? He sucks.
LMAO at some of the bitter people on this site. Typical.
Daughtry is incredible on this song. Love Mick’s comments too. This sure is a great and positive thing the band is doing. They are also the nicest guys you could ever meet. Keep up the good work, Daughtry. Love it!
I LOVE Daughtry. They are one of my favorite bands. And I am an old fan of Foreigner. Sometimes when a new band does a classic cover, I just cringe. But I have to agree with Mick Jones, Chris did the song justice. He has one of the best voices I have ever heard. Glad to see Daughtry doing so well and using their fame in a good way.
The singing is OK, but he’s no Lou Gramm. And what the hell is the drummer doing? Just play the song, meathead!
The most I can say about him is he’s good looking, but he’s still an A $ $. He never would have thought to do this on his own. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Many published sources say he’s not so nice to his fans in person. I buy that. Shame on EW for giving him a platform.
he sings like a goat. why does he do that?
nay on all things Daughtry.
the guy’s a tool; he never wasn’t.
Obviously the last few posters have no clue what they are talking about. Daughtry is unbelievably nice to their fans. You must be the same losers who post on anything Daughtry related. LMAO
I think we they are doing is great. Nice to see such a successful band giving back, being good guys and being so great with fans. There aren’t too many artists like that in the world.
Wow, that was amazing. This used to be a favorite song of mine and I think Daughtry made me fall in love with it all over again. I keep hearing so many good things about this band.
I am going to watch the video again. ROCK ON!
Uhm….yeah…so that was sexy as all get out. I need to be paying more attention to Daughtry.
Chris’ voice has improved so much. It’s flawless. I am very impressed with this cover. The band seems like a fun group of guys.
Great job! I’ll be purchasing the deluxe addition.
His cover is great – but as a “get out and vote” song? Nah.
I hate when people won’t tell who their voting for…I know it isn’t my business but I made a personal choice not to support Republican artists so that my money will not get into the hands of the RNC. Luckily they are few and fair between and usually suck anyway but I still want to know. C’mon Chris, give us a hint. Rock harder at the convention of your choice.
Why would he add one song and repackage an old album. Sounds like the lazy way out. He’s ok, but I just don’t feel that spark.
I’m so glad they aren’t naming who they support. I can’t stand when celebs push their political party/beliefs onto the general public. Love the song too.
It doesn’t instill anything in me about voting. Just looks like another plug to sell the song and the album. I thought he was better than that. I still think he is an awesome artist and hope he concentrates on his music, not politics.
Patricia, he is where is he because he went on a show that is about nothing more than selling artists/songs/albums. What did you expect?