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BILLIE JEAN, BILLIE JEAN, that's how you spell it, and I don't know why they have to change the entire song to make it more modern or whatever, and even Simon didn't say anything about that not being a good choice, he only gets votes because he picks popular songs, and people respond to the songs not his voice, I really am not to excited by David Cook
@2011ryder The change in the arrangement of the song was brave and turned out to be a genious move. He is an artist and very original and I think it is obvious the reason Simon didn't say anything about it not being a good choice is because Simon though it WAS a good choice. This to me was one of the best performances ever on idol.
People's comments who aren't performers amaze me. Until you reveal yourself in front of a crowd, bearing your creative soul, you have no right to criticise. You can dislike it or not, but you have not right to make rash judgements. It is the most revealing thing to entertain the world
David Cook you won my vote that night and that whole year that I watched American Idol. I don't watch the show like I used to since the year you won. Afterall you have a unique voice and all they pick now is the same old bull shit singers anymore. I have to admit that I did even bought a ticket to see you live at Us Bank Arena in Cinicnnati,Ohio in 2008. Just to see you and michael perform.
To 24Kinte - Of course, this is the shortened version required by American Idol during competition. David's full length recording tops this. Get it fi you can.
Do you see his eyes filling with tears at the very end 1:53....That my friends is one of the rawest emotions I have ever seen from a musician... Only very few have the talent to garner strength from within his soul and make it spill forth with such passion...
EXACTLY, CHRIS ARRANGED THIS SUPERB. COOK DID IT BETTER. NOW THAT MJ IS NOMORE, THIS MAKES EVERYTHING SO MELANCHOLIC,BEAUTIFUL AS MJ WALKEDAWAY ALONE FADING BACK INTO THE SKY.
@rocketanko2 your response just proves that even imbeciles like you can type something on the computer. I wonder if you have any other talents. Probably not. There is a limit to what imbeciles can do.
what he thinks that he is??? changing the version of the nice songs all the time....michael jackson.....would be crying in heaven as well as lennon,and harrison ...
Check out the studio version Cook made over the weekend that week on Idol -- or one of the many live AI7 tour vids of Cook doing this song - rather than this 90 second, iffy audio-quality recorded from TV performance - amazing as it was, it hardly does justice to Cook's ability to sing this song.
Was revisiting old Idol performances and ran across this OMG I had forgotten how this gave me goosebumps (still does lol). This is one of those once in a lifetime moments - gorgeous/sexy guy, amazing voice, fantastic song - the "perfect storm"!
@mainedcfan1 YES WHEN I SAW IT ON TV LIVE AND I SAID WTF HE IS CRAYZE THEN MY JAW DROPPED AND OH MY GOD, AND MY DAD SAID IT TO AND I AM 33 AND MY DAD 60. THA WAS AMAZING
@532Crystal How bout you take a long walk on a short pier with some hungry sharks waiting on you. As far as murder your stupid for even making threats.
i love how everyone bashes david cook for "ripping off" Chris Cornell's version of the song...Seacrest says it's cornell's version when he opens. Get a life people
aww, he looks so young! Definitely one of my favorite performances of his and one of the best ever. When he goes higher on that note, yowsa! Had to watch it again for the judges' response and loved it!
I thought this was the best ever....until today.....I came across some info...Chris Cornell did a remake of this song in 2007. Now I just wonder if David got it from Chris...I can tell you that Chris sings it better........
@badbeat0927 Uh yeah, Ryan introduces it as Chris Cornell's version of the song. David never tried to take credit for the arrangement. I happen to think Cook's vocals are better than Cornell's on this one, but I give credit to Cornell for this amazing arrangement.
@need4dc Cook's a good singer, but as a long time listener of Cornell and a frequent listener of both of them, you can't say Cook comes anywhere close to Cornell on this track. The highest note Cook hits here is one of the lowest in Cornell's version. Cook's a great singer, but he just doesn't have the range, the balls, the innovation, or the originality Cornell has. You just can't argue that Cook could ever sing 99% of songs better than Cornell-Cook cites him as an "Idol" of his for a reason.
@cgnetwork1 Let's just agree to disagree on this one. I think Cornell is awesome. I really like alot of his music, but I personally prefer Cook's voice and I disagree about the notes he hits here. Seacrest interviewed Cornell and asked about this performance by Cook and Cornell stated that he thought Cook did a great job and that he even did the same vocal runs, etc. Music is a matter of taste though and obviously we are in disagreement on this one.
@need4dc You think Cook's voice is better than Cornell's? You are a boob of epic proportion. You disgrace one of the strongest and unique rock voices in history. Shameful
@whb786 You are really classy to resort to name calling. It's called an opinion, I'm entitled to have one and to express it, just as you are entitled to yours. The difference is that I am secure enough in myself to not resort to name calling and other such infantile behavior. I really admire Cornell and enjoy his vocals on certain songs, but for this one, I believe Cook sounded better. I've gone back and re-listened to Cornell's cover a couple of times and always come to the same conclusion.
@need4dc Bro..wake up please..Cook did a good job like any other performer around my city or your city could do but better vocals than Cornell, even just on this song...C'mon now...Would love to hear David cover Say Hello to Heaven..thats just naming one song to TRY to cover. Anyways, no need to argue about this one :)
@badbeat0927 I listened to Cornell's cover and I definitely prefer Cook's take on Chris' cover but to each his own. Ryan said right off the top that David was doing Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean. Cook took Chris' cover and made it different, it's sexier, smoother and has more passion and that "glory" note at the end was perfection and was a show stopper and talked about the next day.
good to see others have noticed such epic singing.Honestly i like this song not because of micheal jackson but because of him he made it more a style i like and for that ty david you rock.
Ill bet that all the people who think that this is crap are hardcore MJ fans who can't accept that someone has created another good version of the song.
i think the judges had not heard the chris cornell version of the song...that is why they all stressed the fact that david was pretty brave and original...this version is the best but still most of the work on the transformation of the song had already been done by chris which i reckon the judges didnot know in this case...
Best performance by anyone on American Idol ever. This is where I became a Cook fan.
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Rosenqgh 5 months ago
CHRIS CORNELL IS WAY BETTER THAN THIS VERSION, HE CAME UP WITH THIS VERSION and COOK COVERED THE COVER
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Scruggsunn 5 months ago
I love this version It brought tears to my eyes:)!! Awesome Mr. Cook, You definitely nailed this one!!!
toytoy7600 6 months ago
152 people need to go to hell
KazeNeko131 7 months ago in playlist American Idol
cris cornell is better,
davidgubie 8 months ago
did he win?
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@xocoolboy yeah he won
KemicalKarma 8 months ago
@xocoolboy cngratz on getting out from undr the rock...ummm...yeah he did...
sarwatrazz 7 months ago in playlist American Idol
paula is such a fucking retard
iceman12479 9 months ago 2
@iceman12479 lol My neighbor gets drunk and starts with that whole Paula non-coherrent shit its funny. its like WTF?
booza650 5 months ago
BILLIE JEAN, BILLIE JEAN, that's how you spell it, and I don't know why they have to change the entire song to make it more modern or whatever, and even Simon didn't say anything about that not being a good choice, he only gets votes because he picks popular songs, and people respond to the songs not his voice, I really am not to excited by David Cook
2011ryder 9 months ago
@2011ryder The change in the arrangement of the song was brave and turned out to be a genious move. He is an artist and very original and I think it is obvious the reason Simon didn't say anything about it not being a good choice is because Simon though it WAS a good choice. This to me was one of the best performances ever on idol.
newco113 9 months ago
@newco113 Original? What are you on about? He stole this from Chris Cornell!
sipke 7 months ago
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No hes orginal
KazeNeko131 7 months ago in playlist American Idol
thats how the super star sound. amazingggggggggggggggggggg
ThePrank69 9 months ago
David Cook the best!!!!!
macp872 9 months ago
I find it funny that it says David Cook Billy Jean.
David cook Billy Jean :P
MrIJustComment1355 9 months ago
People's comments who aren't performers amaze me. Until you reveal yourself in front of a crowd, bearing your creative soul, you have no right to criticise. You can dislike it or not, but you have not right to make rash judgements. It is the most revealing thing to entertain the world
georgiecam19 9 months ago
it's chris cornell's arrangement. David did a great job, but the credit goes to Chris...who sings it amazing as well.
hela99 9 months ago
David Cook you won my vote that night and that whole year that I watched American Idol. I don't watch the show like I used to since the year you won. Afterall you have a unique voice and all they pick now is the same old bull shit singers anymore. I have to admit that I did even bought a ticket to see you live at Us Bank Arena in Cinicnnati,Ohio in 2008. Just to see you and michael perform.
rockerchicksuperstar 9 months ago
To 24Kinte - Of course, this is the shortened version required by American Idol during competition. David's full length recording tops this. Get it fi you can.
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I wonder how many girls wet their panties after seeing this.
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I wonder how many girls wet their panties after seeing this.
sHeEniiTsuo30 9 months ago
Any future Idols.....put down the mike and step away from Billie Jean
Piehehe319 9 months ago 28
CANTA MUITO.
afassis7mj 10 months ago
WOW! AWESOME! INCREDIBLE! OUTSTANDING! PURE TALENT! WOW!
1lAllanl1 10 months ago
Awesome! I really hope noone from Amer Idol10 tries this one!!!
NyCArole426 10 months ago
Do you see his eyes filling with tears at the very end 1:53....That my friends is one of the rawest emotions I have ever seen from a musician... Only very few have the talent to garner strength from within his soul and make it spill forth with such passion...
Piehehe319 10 months ago 27
3:35 to 3:37
the happiest man on earth
Palladino200 10 months ago
EXACTLY, CHRIS ARRANGED THIS SUPERB. COOK DID IT BETTER. NOW THAT MJ IS NOMORE, THIS MAKES EVERYTHING SO MELANCHOLIC,BEAUTIFUL AS MJ WALKEDAWAY ALONE FADING BACK INTO THE SKY.
raechelina77 10 months ago
loved it
Tinkaroo1 10 months ago
.....P:E:R:F:E:C:T......
misterantalya2012 10 months ago
Im still rememebered this performance. amazing!!
claudiagutipas 10 months ago
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What a shitty season. The two David's suck. This is just another example of that.
rocketanko2 10 months ago
@rocketanko2 your response just proves that even imbeciles like you can type something on the computer. I wonder if you have any other talents. Probably not. There is a limit to what imbeciles can do.
kcdshg 10 months ago 2
@kcdshg ROFLMAO.
NooBAlMCA 10 months ago
@rocketanko2 David A and David C were the best ones that season! Idk what you heard but there performances were always brillant!
MsDominic20 10 months ago
this song is amazing
elisabeth97ful 10 months ago
@elisabeth97ful and melancholic...so apt as it of now...
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bundletrundle 11 months ago
wow, that was good
TheMrcasey91 11 months ago
very good.
Chongalulu 11 months ago
I still remember when this performance was live and just being blown away. Still my favorite idol. =)
trulybridget 11 months ago
Why doesn't David make an album with all his performances from Idol? Every one of them were utterly fantastic...genius...no other like him!
JeannieL09 11 months ago 2
what he thinks that he is??? changing the version of the nice songs all the time....michael jackson.....would be crying in heaven as well as lennon,and harrison ...
SOLOSE666SOLOSE 11 months ago
Check out the studio version Cook made over the weekend that week on Idol -- or one of the many live AI7 tour vids of Cook doing this song - rather than this 90 second, iffy audio-quality recorded from TV performance - amazing as it was, it hardly does justice to Cook's ability to sing this song.
cougar40n 11 months ago
Was revisiting old Idol performances and ran across this OMG I had forgotten how this gave me goosebumps (still does lol). This is one of those once in a lifetime moments - gorgeous/sexy guy, amazing voice, fantastic song - the "perfect storm"!
msmogirlflirt 11 months ago
@ollyo0 - voice is limited? Maybe you need a new speaker system or a lesson on what it takes to make a song work...
benjeffff 11 months ago
really bad cover... voice is to limited...
ollyo0 11 months ago
weird version dnt think he can get away with it but gud try
HannahLuvsMJx 11 months ago
This performance of David's still blows me away! It was jaw-dropping when he did it for the 1st time on Idol, and it still is now. David is amazing!
mainedcfan1 11 months ago
@mainedcfan1 YES WHEN I SAW IT ON TV LIVE AND I SAID WTF HE IS CRAYZE THEN MY JAW DROPPED AND OH MY GOD, AND MY DAD SAID IT TO AND I AM 33 AND MY DAD 60. THA WAS AMAZING
chobitstheoneforme 11 months ago 3
@chobitstheoneforme very true
raechelina77 10 months ago
não gostei muito quebrada....
NAIROT17 11 months ago
"trying" to sing Chris' version. this is shit.
FPChris 11 months ago
@FPChris chris's verison is so boring it would put anyone to sleep
xxY2JLEDGENDKILLERxx 11 months ago
I do not want to take credit for david cook
he is exceptional.
but see as a freshman 16 years boy singing:
watch?v=ZJFs6YQbhWM
hakaz7 1 year ago
He's no Michael Jackson that's for sure.........this is for sure a Michael Jackson song.... and David just murdered it..........
tazlynn1965 1 year ago
@tazlynn1965 how bout i murder you(:
532Crystal 1 year ago
@532Crystal How bout you take a long walk on a short pier with some hungry sharks waiting on you. As far as murder your stupid for even making threats.
tazlynn1965 1 year ago
@tazlynn1965 LMFAO! calm down hun it was a joke.
532Crystal 11 months ago
@532Crystal I didn't see lol at the end of your comment.
tazlynn1965 11 months ago
@tazlynn1965 but i see a smiley faceee(:
532Crystal 11 months ago
@tazlynn1965 That's because I wasn't joking....and if that's a smiley face I couldn't tell. lol
tazlynn1965 11 months ago
cornells version is a bagillion times better.
stratocasterbeast 1 year ago
He has to have the laziest vocals ever.
PsychLion 1 year ago
Just amazing performance.
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A VERY BAD FUCK VERSION OF BILLE JEAN.YOU SON OF A WHORE, YOU RAPE THE SONG.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII... 1:37 EPIC
zari194 1 year ago
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII... 1:37
zari194 1 year ago
I never get tired of watching this. He was and still is AMAZING.
Suenee88 1 year ago
he should loose some weight
tima12tima 1 year ago
@tima12tima Haven't seen him lately? He is very slim. He lost weight as the show progressed too.
reinharv 1 year ago
Still my favorite of his ever.
Stefernie2 1 year ago
Still gives me chills. The best Idol performance ever, IMO.
juju0128 1 year ago 2
god he's amazing
Best American Idol ever!
MiChiDeCaLi 1 year ago
You know what I love? That none of the contestants get excited until Simon says they were good.
nicodemusfleur 1 year ago
No other season can beat season 7 of AI!
geab78 1 year ago 3
@geab78 I have to agree. Between David, Archie, Michael, and Carly, there was some damn good talent that year.
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ondotgalactic 1 year ago
-.- i dont like this version of this song :D
o0OShadowMCO0o 1 year ago
FUCK YEAH!!
carmeenamack 1 year ago
- ładnie .. ale mike zaśpiewał lepiej . < 3333 .
TheMichaelowa 1 year ago
youtube.com/watch?v=ZJFs6YQbhWM
33856525 1 year ago
If this is not perfect performance I do not know what is
24Kinte 1 year ago 43
i love how everyone bashes david cook for "ripping off" Chris Cornell's version of the song...Seacrest says it's cornell's version when he opens. Get a life people
deshevldmusic 1 year ago 2
i <3 u cook :D
AieLeMCeeXV 1 year ago
He is just beautiful. Love all his expressions.
basinite50 1 year ago
that's amazing...I want to buy the full version. Almost better than the king of pop.
grayhuze 1 year ago
After this performance I knew he would win. Also that step up on that glory note? Unbelievably awesome.
Robert19850 1 year ago 2
aww, he looks so young! Definitely one of my favorite performances of his and one of the best ever. When he goes higher on that note, yowsa! Had to watch it again for the judges' response and loved it!
FierlanFire 1 year ago 2
amazing version.. i love his voice
JaninSweet1 1 year ago
Two different songs with the same exact words....Smooth performances by two different artists...This was brilliant!
vmfleming1 1 year ago
i only like it because the song was oringinaly by michael jackson
snowbunnyboo360 1 year ago
@snowbunnyboo360 actully this song is a cover from chris cornell, :D
MartinHansen97 1 year ago
@MartinHansen97 no im saying the song before chris cornell was by michael jackson
snowbunnyboo360 1 year ago
I thought this was the best ever....until today.....I came across some info...Chris Cornell did a remake of this song in 2007. Now I just wonder if David got it from Chris...I can tell you that Chris sings it better........
badbeat0927 1 year ago
@badbeat0927 Uh yeah, Ryan introduces it as Chris Cornell's version of the song. David never tried to take credit for the arrangement. I happen to think Cook's vocals are better than Cornell's on this one, but I give credit to Cornell for this amazing arrangement.
need4dc 1 year ago 42
@need4dc Agreed. David vocals and emotion are amazing.
Kainosielu 1 year ago
@need4dc Cook's a good singer, but as a long time listener of Cornell and a frequent listener of both of them, you can't say Cook comes anywhere close to Cornell on this track. The highest note Cook hits here is one of the lowest in Cornell's version. Cook's a great singer, but he just doesn't have the range, the balls, the innovation, or the originality Cornell has. You just can't argue that Cook could ever sing 99% of songs better than Cornell-Cook cites him as an "Idol" of his for a reason.
cgnetwork1 1 year ago
@cgnetwork1 1 word for you... Dumbass.
532Crystal 1 year ago
@532Crystal One word wouldn't be sufficient for you. Thanks for the opinion though. I don't like to judge people based on opinions of art. :D
cgnetwork1 1 year ago
@cgnetwork1 Let's just agree to disagree on this one. I think Cornell is awesome. I really like alot of his music, but I personally prefer Cook's voice and I disagree about the notes he hits here. Seacrest interviewed Cornell and asked about this performance by Cook and Cornell stated that he thought Cook did a great job and that he even did the same vocal runs, etc. Music is a matter of taste though and obviously we are in disagreement on this one.
need4dc 11 months ago
@need4dc You think Cook's voice is better than Cornell's? You are a boob of epic proportion. You disgrace one of the strongest and unique rock voices in history. Shameful
whb786 11 months ago
@whb786 You are really classy to resort to name calling. It's called an opinion, I'm entitled to have one and to express it, just as you are entitled to yours. The difference is that I am secure enough in myself to not resort to name calling and other such infantile behavior. I really admire Cornell and enjoy his vocals on certain songs, but for this one, I believe Cook sounded better. I've gone back and re-listened to Cornell's cover a couple of times and always come to the same conclusion.
need4dc 11 months ago
@need4dc Bro..wake up please..Cook did a good job like any other performer around my city or your city could do but better vocals than Cornell, even just on this song...C'mon now...Would love to hear David cover Say Hello to Heaven..thats just naming one song to TRY to cover. Anyways, no need to argue about this one :)
bdaley24 10 months ago
@badbeat0927 I listened to Cornell's cover and I definitely prefer Cook's take on Chris' cover but to each his own. Ryan said right off the top that David was doing Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean. Cook took Chris' cover and made it different, it's sexier, smoother and has more passion and that "glory" note at the end was perfection and was a show stopper and talked about the next day.
reinharv 1 year ago 2
good to see others have noticed such epic singing.Honestly i like this song not because of micheal jackson but because of him he made it more a style i like and for that ty david you rock.
hinkeypunker 1 year ago 2
It's tragic that Cornell's name is even mentioned on this garbage show.
mavandoren 1 year ago 2
Those were the days! Paula and Simon - and David Cook rockin' it with Billie Jean. *sigh*
mad4adam 1 year ago
Chris cornell version is bad i like David Cook better R.I.P Micheal Jackson
XxSteelKill20xX 1 year ago 3
Fuck him ripping off Chris Cornell.
TMatson1 1 year ago
@TMatson1 they mention it chris's version if you listen to the begginning.
hulch 1 year ago
Not as good as Chris Cornell imo
Eyes8u11 1 year ago
Too bad he didnt get own material.. This is a cover.. OF A COVVER.. Bad Cook.. Very bad.
radiojimboo 1 year ago
this is amazing and anyone who says its crap doesn't appreciate amazing vocals
bcmuffy22 1 year ago
wasn't too found of it until around 1:00 ish, if i didn't have the rhythm memorized, it wouldn't be bad!!
ShellyBooBear4213 1 year ago
1:35-1:43 sounds like an Adam Lambert act
JerksClassified 1 year ago
@JerksClassified i guess, when he reaches for that note... but their voices are hardly alike for that part.
xoxlovablexox 1 year ago
Ill bet that all the people who think that this is crap are hardcore MJ fans who can't accept that someone has created another good version of the song.
madatgravity1984 1 year ago 3
@madatgravity1984 No man it's a stupid raped version of Billie Jean.And it's true,I am a hardcore MJJ fan.Greeting from Belgium.
NAFIMJJ 1 year ago
@madatgravity1984 or david archuleta fans lol
Mrbunny456 1 year ago
1:35-1:43 is a f*cking holy moment, pure eargasm!!
Micromusecut 1 year ago
don't like it but at least he can sing
sanuka 1 year ago
@NAFIMJJ Really? Thats why this song is ranked in like all of the top ten Idol performances of all time you can find.
callieolovesgh 1 year ago
A bad version.Boehhhhhhhhhhh.
NAFIMJJ 1 year ago
@NAFIMJJ The best version ever!
madatgravity1984 1 year ago
@madatgravity1984 Yeah Yeah Yeah.What a stupid version of Billie Jean.
NAFIMJJ 1 year ago
@NAFIMJJ Well clearly a lot of people liked it as he won American Idol!
madatgravity1984 1 year ago
@madatgravity1984 Still it's a stupid version of Billie Jean.
NAFIMJJ 1 year ago
I hate copycat crap! Why can't these 'idols' create a new version instead of copying a newer version?!!!
5fingerdiscountx 1 year ago
Cook's vocals are insanely powerful.
smartcookie76 1 year ago 2
I think this sucks.
LassedeV 1 year ago
@LassedeV Agree
BoneBeast 1 year ago
This is the ONLY time i will ever say this: Michael Jackson got beat.
skilletfan5 1 year ago
@skilletfan5 then you must be deaf. This is crap
LassedeV 1 year ago
I have heard Cornell's version and I think David's version is much better and his voice is much better...jmo
mainedcfan1 1 year ago
Look This: From Brazil T
Renato Vianna - Billie Jean
You will not regret...
ADSUMUS 1 year ago
I agree with KWDOLFAN2010 - I think this rendition is incredible.
webdesigndallas 1 year ago
feel so uncomfortable with the sound grrr >_<
crescine 1 year ago
i think the judges had not heard the chris cornell version of the song...that is why they all stressed the fact that david was pretty brave and original...this version is the best but still most of the work on the transformation of the song had already been done by chris which i reckon the judges didnot know in this case...
useme0 1 year ago 2
@useme0
randy jackson knows chris cornell personnaly