A pair of singing Davids may have shared a finals round stage and a video game musical instrument commercial, but it was the real guitar hero that won out – as Gibson-toting David Cook struck a chord the majority of 97.5 million voters and was awarded the “American Idol” Season Seven championship title Wednesday night over baby faced teenager David Archuleta.

Cook, 25, overcome by emotion, momentarily turned away from a Nokia Theatre crowd of more than 7,000, as surprise changed to tears upon the announcement Wednesday night. The self-proclaimed “word nerd” was overwhelmed. Cook admitted, “I can’t find words to describe this” and simply, gracefully said “thank you.”

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David Archuleta probably won the entire “American Idol” crown with his performance of what is sure to be a number one single.

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David Archuleta performed this track during Mac-Len week and honestly, John Lennon would be proud. Lennon’s title track to his iconic album was a plea for peace. The song is as timely in the ’70s as it is today.

John Lennon’s original,

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Collective Soul’s emotional song about looking depression, suicide and death in the face and walking away proved this band was deeper than a one-hit wonder. Their previous single, “Shine,” was catchy and quite bubble-gum. This track showed an element of the group that endeared them to millions and made “The World I Know” an instant classic.

Just when life seems to have no hope and to be without any light, a simple reminder of the world’s precious gifts is all it takes to find embrace in the miracle that is life.

David Cook’s deeply emotional version on the “American Idol” finale is especially poignant because of his brother who is sick with cancer and is facing a difficult health challenge ahead.

Collective Soul’s original:

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A new song whose history will be written after the confetti falls on tonight’s “American Idol” winner.

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It was part “Rocky” and part American Idol when contestants David Cook and David Archuleta squared off for the reality singing show’s championship match at the Nokia Theatre L.A. on Tuesday.

The pair entering the stage to the four-sequel boxing anthem blaring, shining boxing robes and red leather gloves and pugilist emcee Michael Buffer’s trademark catchphrase “Let’s get ready to ruuuuuumble!”

It was a clash that many, including lead judge Simon Cowell, had expected since mid-season.

Archuleta won the coin toss and strategically chose for Cook to start each round.

Cook and Archuleta bumped mitts and then took turns banging out three tunes each; a selection by mega-record executive Clive Davis, a selection from the top 10 from the song writing contest and contestant song choice.

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An Elton John and Bernie Taupin classic that took over the world’s airwaves in 1974. A singer’s love note to a lover who has moved on despite their pleas to not place them in life’s rearview mirror. From the album “Caribou,” the song peaked at number two and despite being Elton’s signature song, it never hit number one.

A chilld inducing song regardless of who sings it, another stellar version is George Michael and Elton’s version. The track is also a favorite on “American Idol.”

Here’s Elton, the originator:

Who could forget George Michael’s version, with Sir Elton joining in.

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U2 brought themselves down to earth with this second single from 1987’s “Joshua Tree.” the band went from indie rock darlings to the superstars we know them today with “I Still Haven’t.”

Bono showed personality beyond his rebel rock persona that endeared him to millions that to this day hoover on his every word.

And here’s U2’s journey through the streets of Casino-lit Las Vegas.

When U2 came to American to make its documentary “Rattle and Hum,” the band heard about a Harlem gospel choir that had taken the song and made it their anthem.

Witness musical magic:

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