David Cook :: Final 10 :: American Idol :: Sings Billie Jean

[KingFrankieD]

nice but will never beat MJS=]

[briny7777]

Least Ryan Seacrest acknowledged it was Chris Cornell's version of the song!

[vsteph1571]

Thank you for posting this video. It is the only one I know of that shows Ryan introducing the song as Chris Cornell's version of the song. Now the nay sayers who say Chris did not get recognized for this arrangement can STFU! Love this performance.

[shaydyknight]

American idol,, what a joke lol

[LovinMJ4Life]

this performance is what made me fall for David Cook <3

[MissElleTaylor]

I love how everyone goes crazy over Simon's comment, all they ever want is his approval.

[rjl408]

he described his song as good as a joint. lol.

[jinkailai]

The most unique and original contestant ever!

[ls033189]

As much as I hate everything about, and everything that comes out of this show...That was a great version of that song!!

[SavvyTrav]

Nice!!!.... Well Done !!!

[xikho19]

muy buen tema david cook !!

[pituparanoico]

shit, i hate these shows. i really do. but this guy is one of a kind. way to go, man. and I'm a huge fan of MJ. Respect.

[pocorro]

@pituparanoico

I agree, very well said!

[tepe196]

he is the greatest american idol winner ever thats why he won

[paudelgadonce]

best billie jean cover EVER

[lacrosse007]

@paudelgadonce best cover of a cover you mean?

[PierRavenna]

Archuleta had no chance! unbelivable

[Kainosielu]

chills everytime.

[PinkandKewl]

MICHAEL'S BETTER THUMBS UP IF U AGREE

[PierRavenna]

@PinkandKewl Of course , Michael was unique , there won't be another MJ , we lost him and the infinte talent with him bu you have to admit that david did an extraordinary work here.

[paulfinch613]

Much better than Drew's performance on XFactor

[belladonna1999]

I still come back to see to see this performance years later. Love him to death!

[curliefro]

Beautiful version - my loins stirred!

[jordanman500]

Paula's drunk again....

[garrett9998]

that was so retarded

[Carolinelole]

Caramba Loguei SO pra dizer que ficou HORRIVEL!

Não desculpa. A voz do cara é legal , lembra até do cara do creed. Mas a versão ficou podre.

GuYs, ¬¬ don't FucK me!

What's up?

For God...This sonG was terribLe...This version kiLLs Michael Jackson again!!!!

I don't like it! Not at all.

[alvinsam5]

i remember watching this 3 years ago...

[eveihl]

Best American Idol Performance ever! I still can't believe it went from amazing winners David Cook, Kris Allen, and Lee Dewyze to a lame ass "singer" Scotty McCreary. The only reason Scotty won was because of all the teeny boppers with cell phones. Anyways...DAVID COOK IS NUMBER 1!!!

[KINGofWORLDmj]

kick ass awesome

[cyn13ic]

WTF was Paula ON!?

[sillybandsX420X]

he fuckin ruined this song here. his studio version shits on this.

[DaniLovesMusic2000]

@redstarburst45 You cant even compare them. They are two different genres of music. So yeah, not even fair to compare...

[401buttons]

@DaniLovesMusic2000

True on the voices, they're completely different, but David just exudes talent!

[Isella]

 ♥‿♥

[HalfFaithBlessing]

good times ....

[michellemccuistion1]

I never really liked David Cook but I gotta admit, he looks a hell lot of sexy in this video XD

[VipVictorNr1]

BEST PERFORMANCE AT AMERICAN IDOL IN A LONG TIME! David is THE BEST! A most amazing voice and a great cover for a fantastic song!

[kenankim]

AMERICAN IDOL 7 WAS THE BEST SEASON OF AI!!!!

[AdrianMusic1996]

i thin american idol winners sing better than dsds winners. ([Deutschland sucht den Superstar] germany searches for the superstar).ans american idols get famous.that's the difference between germany and america!!!!

i like dsds, but american idol is much better!!!!

[CloudStrifeArisato]

226 justin bieber fans =/

[thejman367]

@CloudStrifeArisato I normally don't sign in to comment but that was a brilliant comment that you post. I couldn't of said it better myself. Awesome!!!!! ROTFL!!!!!

[tacobell500000]

I like this one better then Michael Jackson

[AdrianMusic1996]

@tacobell500000 me, too

[markdoll]

the great david cook :D

[blaknyte1]

When David Cook sang ..

Hello .. it was him saying, "Hi, I'm David Cook and I'm here to become the American Idol."

And then at "Billie Jean" .. it was David saying, "I'm here to win the title American Idol."

And then at "Always Be My Baby" that was David saying, "I AM The American Idol". He had bagged at Top 7 .. no doubt.

It's been 3 years and I still love watching his performance on AI .. they're incomparable .. Way To Go, David Cook !!

[Mrajejo]

WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheTuga1977]

bela versao, grd voz

[SkrDiaby]

Cago un clasico totalmente =/

[3742Shadow]

FUCK DAVID COOK

[david230196]

There's nothing amazing in this song ! He hasn't got any voice,... He looks like screaming all time . I think that doesn't mean sing !

[geebhatia]

@david230196

lol ur fucking retarded

[artisallthat]

David Cooks voice is just so versatile.

[cherzenhyuwe123]

amazing thats all i can say ^^

[xxviciousbeautyxx]

I like how paula always does a little pause before each word she says.

[Jacobslayer7]

@xxviciousbeautyxx I was thinking the same thing lol

[dewo678]

nice . love u :)

[gspsucks]

paula abdul looks like a hot mess

[531jorel]

This was one of the most electrifying performances AI EVER had.

[DLM2357]

This is my favorite IDOL and favorite IDOL performance..cannot wait fot the new CD! What a great person. I LOVE DAVID!!!



[SuperAli2222]

for me he won this competition because of this song...

[mimo1992]

Sniff... :( ... I Miss Michael :(

[gspsucks]

@mimo1992 Last I heard he was molesting kids in hell. looks like hes up to his old tricks again. but i guess he figures wat are they gona do? kill him, send him to hell? too late

[mimo1992]

@gspsucks now i wish U Got to hell soon and by that time... Michael Changes his Interest From Little Boys.. to Big Guys ;)

[gspsucks]

@mimo1992 well im sure satan is already pounding Micheal's tight little ass hole every night in hell.

[kezkn]

OFCOURSE, DO READ ALL THE COMMENTS BEFORE YOU SAY ANYTHING TO ME.

[kezkn]

THIS IS ORIGINALLY CHRIS CORNELLS VERSION, FOR THE MILLIONETH TIME, THIS IS NOT DAVID COOKS VERSION

[showtruck86]

i dont think MJ and Davids versions are "diffrent songs" they are both Billie Jean.. just sang differently... look with Michael Jacksons songs no one can make a better version because michael was so creative with his songs and music vidoes that no one can remake or even come close to being as good... thats why the music industry claimed him the king of pop... David Cook did a great job with this song !!!! he was creative and not a copy cat we need that in the music industry now days !!!

[kezkn]

@showtruck86 THIS WAS NOT DAVIDS VERSION . IT IS CHRIS CORNELL'S VERSION.

[purescorpion86]

@kezkn Who said it was his version? Its even introduced as chris cornells version. Still a great performance tho!

[kezkn]

@showtruck86 YOU HAVE WROTE THAT DC DID A GREAT JOB, JUST ADD CHRIS VERSION TO THAT SENTENCE, TO MAKE A NEW COMER UNDERSTAND

[00ligeirinho]

HOw can you guys say that he ruined it if MJ's version and David's are two different songs?

[manson666korn]

Wow, but to the people who says they ruined the song....good taste of music is subjective. Save your negative comments for the one's that truly deserve it.

[gamervash]

I dont like what they did to this song-

[KlugStarr]

No you didn't..... You've just ruined a classic....

[KlugStarr]

No you didn't..... You've just ruined a classic....

[inuyasha18031997]

DEGUEULASSE

[TheSidhappens]

i have seen this SO MANY TIMES, he's the BEST american idol EVER. my god what a voice! and on top of that he's such an amazing human being.

he's been the last truly deserving idol winner because honeslty, i wouldn't compare him to kris, lee or scotty, even though i like and respect them.

can't wait for his new album

[TMQuinn1990]

it is chris cornells version..there was somewhat of a controversy over it, even though it as introduced by seacrest as cornell's version of the song

[DaViDcOokRoX115]

best idol performance ever

[andykbh]

ive seen this video 1968585 times!!

dont know who the 222 other idiots are?!

[msradiostar]

hahah, the Original white guy with a guitar

[NyCArole426]

After 3 years i found you Mgdrummond! Great vid!

[redstarburst45]

I can't believe American Idol went from this amazing voice to Scott Mccreery...

[Rcaskrenz]

@redstarburst45 If I could like this comment a few million times I would...

[iiEaZYx]

@redstarburst45 True that

[miybella]

@redstarburst45 sickening. so monotone, and lame. Remember that one country guy who beat Daughtry?.....me neither.

[ashhhuhhhlee]

@redstarburst45 There is nothing wrong with Scotty McCreery. It all depends on what kind of music you listen too. I happen to love Scotty and David... David more than Scotty, but still. Scotty can definitely sing.

[halabrdave]

@ashhhuhhhlee he is a 3 low note mumbler

[jasonesapp]

@redstarburst45 totally agree....

[mlm54jams]

@redstarburst45 I agree, should have been James Durbin!

[simpsonsfan2007]

@redstarburst45 Of all the great talent there was this past season, the voters, most of them teenybopper girls, definitely blew it by going with the cutest guy instead of the most talented performer. In my eyes, it was James Durbin who should've won.

[xsoccerdork]

@redstarburst45 Having not watched AI since Adam Lambert, this is a shocker. The last season I truly followed was the Davids' season.

[jonaslover12895]

@redstarburst45 whats wrong with scotty?!?

[tanamonk]

@jonaslover12895 everything...

[nooneveryimportant]

@redstarburst45 Overall i still think that the last season was better than all the previous ones

[Jdawg1275]

Freakin' amazing David

[joessj5]

This won american idol

[CurlyBoosh]

damn

[guitarlvrify]

Chris cornells version is the version he is doing

[lovethe80sguy]

i heave watched this many times.....UN FRIGGIN BELIEVEABLE!!!

[zipitup75]

damn that high note at the end kicked ass

[Jocelynharris12]

that was insane!

[Azur46]

oh my god, david cook is great!!!

But MJ is better

[susan39391]

i'm sorry now i missed that season awsome buddy

[kimberlyrae1969]

I miss him!!!

[spiritmountainbtb]

CHECK IT OUT.......INSTRUMENTAL OF BILLY JEAN. REALLY GOOD!!!!!

/watch?v=3nJ4hxX7aVI

[adi0671]

So humble, so great, The American Idol forever!

[Kainosielu]

@adi0671 I was just thinking about humble person when I saw this. Plus extremely talented.

[xloveXghoulx]

Ugh, why doesn't this season have any contestants like this? =/

[Kainosielu]

@xloveXghoulx This season 7 was way better than the current season.

[xloveXghoulx]

@Kainosielu Agreed.

[donaldod17]

This guy should never sing this song. Michael Jackson is so much better.

[duskedennis]

@donaldod17 mj wouldn't say that he would so that he should he is free and welcome to sing, michael loves everyone, and your probably just some guy that only liked him after he died. but mj wouldn't care.

[donaldod17]

@duskedennis I actually liked Michael Jackson growing up. My mom was a big fan of his, and she shared his music with me.

Don't make assumptions. You know that saying about them, I don't have to tell you. ;)

Michael didn't love everyone. He was human. Just like you don't love me, and I don't love you, and you don't love me.

[kadaj2k6]

my fav performance ever...i have watched this soooo many times

[blablabla2446]

Michael Jackson sings it better

[MikiTakanori]

wow... what a beautiful voice he has. *___*

[dirkimy]

this is what you call Owning!!!!

[dirkimy]

Outstanding



[riotofdablood]

this ain't right. Aloe Blacc's cover is the best one.

watch?v=DptqlP9PYXc 

[JJLopesz]

Great singer!!!

Great voice

Great Performance

^^

[NyCArole426]

Now that was undiscovered talent! David Cook was Bold  nBrilliant and won the Idol crown and OWNS it!

[mainedcfan1]

When David hits that glory note from 1:36-1:45 and goes up another octave even higher, it STILL gives me chills....Amazing!! This is, imo, one of the best performances on AI of all time. So glad David won....he's an amazing singer.

[JaYnEsAyZ]

god i love this performance..he is just so..so..*sigh*

[mlarracuente]

now this is how it's done!! gives me chills 3 years later, amazing!!

Memo to this season's American Idol Contestants: WATCH AND LEARN!!

[mitziblum]

3 years later and this is till one of the best American Idol performances ever.

[Tehui1974]

I still prefer the original Billie Jean, but you have to give this guy his props for turning a popular pop classic into a great sounding rock song.

[idude001]

Wow he totally ruined it

[bomberboi200]

Paula please make some sense when you talk

[85paintballer]

Outstanding!

[cotykanehbk]

increible voss

[OCgirliechick]

i remember when this song had 6 million views then they took it down.

[diomondring716]

he ruined it. this is coming from an 11 year old!!!

[jtttttttt]

@diomondring716 no. i think he did a great job

[diomondring716]

@jtttttttt well everyone has opinions :)

[blazingsaddle07]

@diomondring716 well if we are picking things apart and exaggerating opinions, Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave) ruined it. Personally, I loved it. I hated everything other than original versions when I was 11 too. Don't worry, you will grow out of it.

[dogsbone07]

@diomondring716 you obviously don't get it anyway. He's doing a completely different interpretation of the song, you can't say that.

[Melody409]

213 peopels are deaf and idiots -.-

Thats so fucking awesome ^^

[rainb0wSara]

1.cover mouth

2.make a wish in hand

3.tomorrow will be your best day ever

4.post comment 3 time

[sahrhp]

i just paused it

he literally shitted on the stage

he shouldnt hav chosen MJs song

[kenefickjohn]

folks, look at chris cornell version, it's dated prior to this version and very very similiar to Davey C. Looks likes like a copycat Except for the Fact Chris is far Superior like Davey A. was

[gustavolegoo]

Ryan said, and I quote: "with Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean, here's David Cook" and IMHO DC's vocals on this song are way better than Chris'.

[Lilibethc2002]

Did you even watch the video? Ryan Seacrest specifically introduces the performance as David Cook performing Chris Cornell's version of BJ. And who's Davey A?

[Geegee12396]

luv him

[soul4tran]

This version is so superior to his studio recording of the song. The studio recording wasn't really that good, I think...at least, not close to be as good as this performance. :/

[rockylol13]

OMG!

he is really really amazin, doesnt he?

dnt u agree wth me?

OMG

[tehy4s1n]

nothing, and i stress nothing

compared to MJ.

[SamiFox1]

I love MJ but I really fell in LOVE with version...I play it frequently.

[ashleylewis100]

Wow.. He's amazing!

[trident1128]

u just blew my life....

[MissJNMelvin]

He needs to release a full version of this song so I can have it on my iPod!!!

[AAJLAJMP]

he is my favourite contestan in thee wholeee history of american idol, simply AMAZING

[VanLovesZac]

wow he´s good

[scriptgirl911]

The best Idol.

Very close to Cornell's cover.

And this version is almost as good as MJ's original IMO.

[brandykody11]

Until Adam Lambert wins this year, lol

[Angelsbabygirl]

definitely....there is NO way he won't win!

[melpalooza321]

lol...he already did? lmao =) but yeah i agree he's amazing

[sRozzy10]

i can watch this over and over ^^ soo greaaat

[BasicallyBass]

Did he win it?

[KeybladeWielder6584]

Yeah, David Cook won last season. :D

[naruto1zelda1]

yes

[melpalooza321]

haha he beat david archulette by 12 million votes...he won by a LANDSLIDE. haha =D

[saadimtiaz]

12million isn't such a big deal. There were 90 million+ votes.

[roggy12345]

don't be dumb

[melpalooza321]

lol ok....

[DoubleDBlogXX]

ya he did

[blueberrypoptart5679]

did u no that mansfield high school color guard danced to this and it was AMAZING

[peanutshooternl]

its extremely dangerous to cover a song! a jackson song is even harder!! but this was great!! incredible!!

[incarolina]

The guy CAN sing.!!! NO question.