American Idol Michael Johns singing Radiohead High and Dry

[AdeleJacotey]

His taste was too good for general American audiences.

[IvyNirvana]

the fk is michael johns, he's good.

[fredb3]

So much energy in the verse and then falsetto in the chorus I know it's supposed to be there but you put so much energy into the verse it was completely undermined and drained away with a lesser version of a potentially belting high note :(

[skullfaced5555]

you fucking killed the song with all your fagotty ness

so fuck you

i hope you die with some kind of vocal illness

[Linz7839]

@skullfaced5555

Lmfaoo, so harsh. Lets recognize that at least some of the people on American Idol have some good musical taste. That being said, you're absolutely right.

[Shereeda2202]

who were the 8 dummies that came here?

[AnnaBrescia]

So marry me Mike pleasE !

[Sofiinhaaaa]

great :o

[Qcloud9]

It's quite possible to love this AND the original Radiohead version. I know I love both and I don't feel any need to compare them either.

[znemstaz]

thats not american idol

[jassonite]

What the hell was that. I'm sorry guys but it's not the feeling of the song. I respect his talent, he has a great voice but I am speaking as a radiohead fan and I see him more like these commercial teenage rock american band singers.

it's funny but the song talks about people who does silly things and pretend to be what they are not to get popularity........he'll be surely high but dry

[fvertk]

Come on dude, they judge him to make his own spin on the song, you know.

I hate American Idol, but found this because of Radiohead... you have to give the guy credit for his taste at least. I noticed he also sang Bohemian Rhapsody.

[PLdrummer]

jeez, radiohead fans, behave yourselves. I think he did pretty well.

[Quateer]

u should hear the original 1.myb u ll change ur mind. Anyway we all respect others talent

[deepeye1328]

Haven't heard original and I like this one.

[UltimateHigh]

terrible.

[ennqq]

another reason not to watch American Idol. bring out Thom Yorkee yo!

[mikemchowking]

pearl jam cover would be really cool for him!

[Qcloud9]

You're absolutely right, he's done some great Pearl Jam, including "Black" & "Daughter". I've got them in my playlists.

[mikemchowking]

your right! i'll check it out,thanks!

[annecy6]

michael johns do some great cover versions like wonderwall, plush, if you could only see, boulevard of broken dreams...and i totally love it!

[Technokolor]

Okádék!

[maevje]

i really like this cover. if you think it sucks and cant apreciate it because it isnt like the mainstream version you've heard, and cant broaden your (creative) mind to try and enjoy this version. you might be a bit narrow minded.

maybe i feel like this because i just adore michael johns. but whatever

xx

[1nari]

I'd give my left arm for a full-length version of this! MJ rocks forever!

[sdmahr]

There's a big difference between cocky and confident. Michael is wonderful. I'm so thankful he has been brought to our attention!

I can't wait for his new CD!!!

[TobiasRieper]

there is a reason why they are called "cover songs"

you dont do the same style as the original

[holla1145]

it's things like this that make me like michael johns....but i still think he is a little cocky

[Qcloud9]

Michael will be back on the big stage in no time after AI, he's incredible!!!!!!!

[80sRockerKid]

I like Radiohead's version better, but Michael Johns is awesome.

Great song. :]

[marccelaflmng]

he is hot and sound i little like mike patton

[catirahicks]

I love this! Wow. It's such a shame that Michael wasn't doscovered before when he was younger.

His moment may have just slipped by..

I still hope some success comes after Idol, he deserves it so much after all these years.

If the Film and/or Rising CD had see the light of day I am sure MJ would have been famous by now.

Just one question: Was MJ chubbier back then. It looks like he has lost weight since this happened. Maybe the tennis. Good for him

[Qcloud9]

Michael has a strong, athletic physique from playing tennis and football competitively. His body is perfect, he's buff, that's muscle, not fat at all!!!

[Qcloud9]

I'm back for more and I'm still LOVING IT!!!

[kn17727]

you know this is a really amazing song by itself-im a huge radiohead fan but theres just something about watching my favorite american idol belting it out and sweating(sweating is a good thing in michaels case-hes hot when he sweats) and putting his heart and soul into singing this song that makes me love both him and the song so much more than i already do

LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sdmahr]

MIKEY, YOU ARE JUST TOO HOT FOR WORDS! NAH YOU'RE NOT A ROCKER. HA HA HA HA HA

What a bunch of dingbats to tell you that.

ROCK & SOUL!!!!! THAT'S OUR MIKEY!

SUPERSTAR - TRUE WINNER OF A.I. (minus TPTB)

[lucho433433]

Not bad at all, (i'm a big fan of radiohead)

[KerolBr]

Oh MJ

where have you been before??

how could I live without you singing.......lol

you're just perfect

[Qcloud9]

I can't get enough of this!!!! i LOVE it!

[Jrsrebel88]

I love this song! Hurry up with a CD Michael! America still loves you and the votes were wrong that night! You rock!

[rainman0006]

Ok, I was led here to look at minutes 2:10-2:20...

[Qcloud9]

If you watch closely full screen, you can see his cheeks and his neck vibrate at 2:10-2:20. I just love all the energy & emotion he puts into singing this, he really get into it!

[rainman0006]

I know, he puts that energy into everything that he sings. I just watched his National Anthem at the Cubs game and was blown away by the emotion. By their reaction, I think the crowd felt it, too!

[randompanda2]

It also looks like it happens from 1:09-1:20, so pretty much anytime he hits the high notes he puts a lot of energy into it, more so than MJ usually does at least

[rainman0006]

Oh, and which cheeks are you talking about??

[randompanda2]

face, Mind out of the gutter please, as hot as MJ is my eyesight is so bad that I can't see anything but his face even with the video on full screen and my glasses on.

[chicken18five]

he looks more relaxed with his band than on the stage of AI

[ninnaelsous]

yeah, thát´s him, he looks and sounds beautiful!!!

[mrsgooch413]

Well, this was the true test. When watching IDOL I was being accused of "listening with my eyes"...well, I can't see Michael and I still think he sings great. Can't wait for your CD!!!

[Qcloud9]

He's FANF**KINGTASTIC!!!

[mavie06]

Seriously, THIS America voted off?!?!

OMFG *dies*

[LaurAsh988]

Michael is too talented for American Idol. He was the best of the bunch this season.

[ladymedusae]

michael johns is awesome

[dbratton45]

OMG!!! THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS OUT.

[rainman0006]

This would have been too hot for A.I. to handle.

[chaquitalicia]

Gah, I am so sad Papa Johns is gone.

[Qcloud9]

Awesome!! Clearly, he's always been great!!.. I'm sad that the best thing Idol ever had has gone away. But, I'm glad I've discovered Michael Johns. I'm sure we will be seeing and hearing a lot more from him and I so look forward to it!

[paige983]

God, he is amazing.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH AMERICA??

[tzvisha]

This version is better than the original one. he should sing this song on American Idol- it will help him to win this competition, because it suites his voice and style....

[aq1q]

this is better than the original. However, u can't just sing whatever u want in American idol. You have to sing according to a given theme.

[Amparito56]

He should sing this song on AI

[Kropp69]

he should let his hair grow like here or even more

[ChaosSplendid]

Great performance and vocals.

[netty27]

It's the best thing that you've ever had (Love)

[areVnia]

this song, exactly perfect for his voice...

[ChaosSplendid]

His voice is amazing.

[Vernae1976]

Michael I f*'ing love you.

You are better than American Idol. Period.

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The Aussie Posse are Lifers!

~Vernae~

[TKN1964]

Yes! New video again!! Thanks!! Lov him. Great singer!!!!