IM IN LOVE WIT THIS VERSION TOO I MIGHT ADD :). LOVE IT CHRIS! DO YOU STILL PLAY IN PHOENIX. I JUST HAPPEN TO LIVE IN PHOENIX AND I LOVE TO COME WATCH YOU PERFORM LIVE!!!
CTFU!!! DATES DONT LIE!!! HE IS AWESOME! BUT STILL SHOT OUT TO DAVE COOK FOR ACKNOWLEDGING CHRIS CORNELL VERSION. BUT THE REAL DEAL HOLLIFIELD IS MICHEAL JACKSON. IF IT WASNT FOR HIM, NOBODY WOULD HAVE A SPECIAL VERSION OF THIS SONG!!!! ~BOOM~
Enjoy his voice. The best there have ever been on this whole planet. Don't compare it to original, that's just stupid, when it's not the melody Chris wants to put in focus, but just to show how pro his voice is. <3
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Actually, The Sweden version he doens't sing as well as this one. This is the better version. Not only does he sing with less rasp but he hits the notes. He's honestly not that great live, and in the Sweden one he can't hit the notes.
Actually, The Sweden version he doens't sing as well as this one. This is the better version. Not only does he sing with less rasp but he hits the notes. He's honestly not that great live, and in the Sweden one he can't hit the notes.
If you need any reason to doubt, or just would like to compare his range and talent, listen to Outshined and then Blow up the Outside World and then you will get it.
Futhermore, Layne S. was very gifted as well (but his demons would not let him be) and is still missed today.
As someone who has grown up with Chris Cornell (since the age of 13 around 1987..me, not him), I can honestly say, he is a force. He remains the most consistent songwriter and vocalist. His vocal range can be attained by very few men and it indeed takes talent to stick around this business for as long as he has done. In the wake of bands like Blink 182, Fallout Boy and the like, we should all thank, God, Buddha, Vishnu, etc for giving us Chris Cornell.
I'm happy to see Cornell keeping up with his dream... He deserves it!
Nirvana was groundbreaking in the music industry, I would like to say that I don't think anybody would be remotely this close to where we are in this music genre today if it weren't for Kurt Cobain's in-genius initiative in the first place.
That's why Nirvana was a big deal!
STP was nothing more than plagiarism!...They sucked too!
PJ is a refined version of Nirvana's principles... Musically!!
Had a somewhat smart opinion until you started talking about other bands. Not every band changes the face of music jackass. STP didn't even sound like Nirvana at all. Grunge was such a broad genre a lot of bands got thrown under the label. And while Nirvana gets a lot of credit for the "Rev.", know that all of those Seattle grunge bands contributed to each other's stuff, and were all intertwined. Nirvana just turned out to be the poster child. Pearl Jam is also one of the greats so get off it.
oh god.. some of you.. please stop being lame.. they're both singers.. its just whether they can nail songs they sing or not.. chris cornel has been around longer.. cook hasnt..
stop criticizing cook for stealing cornels arrangement.. or not singing it better.. everyone has diff tastes to music.. accept it faggots.. he HAS to take an original or cover.. he cant play something tat everyone hasnt heard of.. stop argueing
4 nonsense.. hmm.. but hey chris ere's the best no doubt. ~ cornell rulez!
One of the most listened to songs in my life??? Has to be Sunshower! Wow!! Beyond classic! I cannot describe in one word what that song does for me! I'm all warm and fuzzy inside thinking about it...
One day your children will ask you about Chris Cornell, as my grown children ask me about Led Zepplin, etc. ...tell them he was one of the greatest artists of our time.
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I almost threw up laughing when I read this. How high did you get before posting? One of the greatest artists of our time? Soundgarden always played 4th fiddle to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and AiC in the grunge era. Then he absolutely bastardized the legendary Rage Against the Machine... now hes doing Jackson covers and you have the balls to compare him to Led Zepplin? Lay off the pipe dude...
Just look at the short video describing how the song came about, Trndkillah. Choose the video that shows up on the sidebar titled MICHAEL JACKSON COVER IS ART SAYS CORNELL. It was kind of a dare. Brilliant!
Actually Soundgarden was a leading force. Moron. If you haven't heard they were the first ones to be signed by a major label.
The actual list in sales strength and popularity was like this:
1. Nirvana
2. Soundgarden
3. AiC
4. Pearl Jam (who chris helped get famous anyways with Temple of the Dog. vedder's first professional vocal performance was on that album. It was actually considered a Chris Cornell solo album, cuz he wrote everything, til Pearl Jam got bigger.).
I don't know about actual numbers and/or which "order" they signed in. The fact remains that Nirvana made it big first. Everyone else achieved success because Nirvana made it possible to do so in mainstream. Yes they each could have still been big w/o Nirvana but probably not to that extent as big labels may not have supported them the way they did etc.
Not only that but you get a -1 digg for listing Alice N Chains as AiC... it's an "N" and it's not hard to spell out anyway.
I don't think that Nirvana should get all the credit for paving the way into the maistream. the fact is that soundgarden was the first to be signed by the major label SubPop, they didn't need nirvana for that...
Pearl Jam? AiC? Ok, maybe Nirvana was more popular with teenage flannel shirt wearing girls, but Soundgarden didn't need covers on Tennbeat and Hit Parade to sell their records. By the way, we are talking about Chris Cornell, not the two dead guys or that whining bitch Vedder. I guess he found out what "fighting the man" will get you, anonymity. Idiot.
i could not agree more. Soundgarden was the best band out of that scene. There's a reason that Rick Rubin suggested Cornell to the ex-Rage guys to form a band, just like there's a reason he's had a successful solo career and is working with Timbaland on his next album. He'll never make an album that tops Superunknown though. There was something magical about the way SG played together.
Rofl. Pearl Jam sells out anywhere they play on earth. Period. And insinuating that Nirvana was only liked by "teenage flannel shirt wearing girls" is so unbelievably retarded I don't even know where to start. And if you really think Soundgarden was a better band than AiC I feel sorry for you. By any measurable standard AiC was better. Better musicians, better songs... period. L-
you are fucking retarded Trndkillah........ AIC is not any better than soundgarden.. Chris cornell smokes him at singing....but maybe you prefer them over soundgarden..thats in your opinion..but they were not wayyyy better at anything...i like both bands but soundgarden takes it in my opinion
you are fucking retarded Trndkillah........ AIC is not any better than soundgarden.. Chris cornell smokes him at singing....but maybe you prefer them over soundgarden..thats in your opinion..but they were not wayyyy better at anything...i like both bands but soundgarden takes it in my opinion
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Oh, so now david has everyone talking about his version of the song. you know what, a lot of chris' fans are upset because david is so fucking good they are intimidated. Go Dave!
Ooof... Kroy5312! I am a Soundgarden/Audioslave/Cornell fan. Have been since Louder than Love! That Dave Cook can sing, I know he will never ever match Chris. But, even Chris agreed that he was impressed. As was I by first and foremost his ability to select real cool songs. That Cook chic selected Proud to Be an American??? I can smell the cheese from here!
i didnt know that Chris did this version before David did. Until ryan mention that David did chris version. wow Chris so Amazinggggggg. and David too. love them both
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Hey wait a minute....is this prick actually singing as good or better than he has in the past when he was with Soundgarden? Check out his Live videos with Audioslave and he hardly EVER sings this well on ANY of those Live tracks with Audioslave. Seems when he does his solo projects he puts forth more of an effort. Fuck this guy, he did Audioslave to make money off of the success of RATM members at that time, when he was through he moved to another solo album after milking them dry. Fuckin' Prick
I agree with you on that one fboxberger - the judges did think that David was taking a huge chance doing this song like that, the judges sounded like as if David made it up. But the judges do say over and over again, they have a hard time to hear when Ryan or the contestants are talking over the audience, so i'm sure it was a mistake that they didnt hear that.
Really...he tried to steal it...on a nationally televised program that would surely be refuted within seconds of the song starting? Really?
Either David Cook is ridiculously stupid, or AI is terrible at giving credit where credit is due. How hard would it have been for Seacrest to say "and now, with Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean...David Cook!"
yeah so many people have done what dave has done but not week after week and why i loved blake was that he was original ive never heard bon jovi done like that before and you knew it was original because blake had a very distinctive style whereas dave cook sounds like any american rock group out. Lets face it, we alrady have chris daughtry.
fboxberger please get your facts right! Ryan said on the performance night "Singing Chirs Cornell's version of Billie Jean, here is David Cook" Then on the results show he said "I talked to Chris Cornell today and he said he loved it".
So people if you are going to spew out information, AT LEAST get your fact straight and correct! Thank you
thanks for your correction, I did not hear that introduction, I am not sure the judges did either based on the rave reviews... I will rewatch it...thanks
David Cooks selection was very simular to Chris Daughtrys when he did i walk the line by Johnny Cash, but Chris did the group live version. The judges thought Chris changed it up himself also......
Cornell has quit smoking, and his voice is slowly returning to its former glory. And no he's not drunk, he's a reformed alcoholic. He's a pretty intense performer. And for all the people who only know about this song because of the guy on American Idol, show some respect, you wouldn't have even heard that rearrangement if it wasn't for Cornell's genius interpretation.
Seriously...All David comments aside. Chris is alright. He sounds like he needs to quit smoking. Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest artist of all time but damn did he have the most annoying voice I have ever heard. Same concept with Chris.
ACTUALLY, i got a bit disappointed upon knowing it wasn't Cook's original arrangement. I LOVE BOTH COOK AND CORNELL, but i wished Cook made his own... WEll, he wasn't cheating actually coz Ryan mentioned it in the intro that Cook is doing cornell's version.
Cornell's version is better. He has more vocal range than Cook (about half an octave higher). Not only that, Cornell can sing the version a capella (other versions of Cornell's take on the song are out there) with virtually no musical backing, while Cook's vocal deficiencies are hidden by a loud backup track.
Finally, Cornell originated the version, showing the cavernous of creative gap in talent of Cornell over Cook.
You know, I have to disagree on two points. Listen back to David Cook's audition, he had NO sound backup at all, just him, and it sounded really good. Also, look at the change he did to Lionel Richie's "Hello" a couple of weeks ago, that was all him.
I could see a person liking Chris Cornell's version over David Cook's, or vice versa, but you really can't say that Cook doesn't have as much talent. Time will tell I guess.
Please tell me you're joking. Have you heard much Chris Cornell? He has a full four-octave range and is one of the premier rock and roll voices of all time. Don't get me wrong. David did a fantastic job.. but we're talking high school football players to NFL here.
That would be why I said "Time will tell" I'm not saying he's up to Chris Cornell here and now, but to use your own analogy, all NFL players did start in High School. I'm just talking about talent, not experience. And I do believe that David has quite a bit of talent.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to say that David is better or that Chris is better. I was just merely pointing out that comparisons can't be fairly made yet.
That's fair. I think David has a great deal of talent. Although, I fully believe that he wouldn't be able to sing about 30% of Cornell's songs. That's true for just about any male singer though. Cornell doesn't display it like he used to. He still can.. which he'll do on occasion in concert but man.. Audioslave stuff.. wow.. nobody can sing with that kind of range. Unfortunately, most posters here are too young to even remember that band. But agreed.. time will tell on David. Hes good.
I'm definitely old enough to remember, and I couldn't agree more. His vocals are beyond amazing. The fact that he took this classic pop song and made it even hotter than it was is a testament to his talent.
I like David Cook and he did the rendition justice but was nowhere near Cornell's level of vocal prowess.
Timinator, If I recall, that Cook knob never claimed his own orignality and gutz. That was said by the judges who apparently missed the fact that Ryan said it was Chris Cornell's version. Cook, by having Ryan point that out, was giving the credit to Cornell for the arrangement. You can't blame him for the fact that the judges apparently thought he had come up with all of it himself. I like Cornell quite a bit, and I was happy with Cook's take on his song.
Egh, don't lump us all in one category. I am a HUGE Soundgarten fan and was disgusted with David Cook last night. He doesn't hold a candle to Cornell.
David Cook's version is way better... from the arrangement of the song to the singing. The song has rock and also reminds me of some elements from the song by Seal, "Kiss From A Rose". It sounds a bit celtic and haunting the way he sang it, but it still has elements of rock! COOL! Way to go David... I prefer your version!
David Cook has waayy better qualities to his vocals than Chris C. This (Chris C.'s version) is a bit hard to listen to once you have heard David Cook's version!
lol. Come on hripsime. Are you serious? You're listening to a concert feed via a 8mm camcorder vs David Cook in front of the best made for tv band ever assembled and then sent through Dolby Supersound. You put Cornell in the same setting, it wouldn't be close. I can understand someone preferring the version. It just has a way better sound quality. But better voice qualities? You're showing a lot of naivety and ignorance in the world of music. David Cook couldn't sing half Chris's songs.
David Cooks voice is much fuller and richer....this version is good, and Chris Cornell actually took this song and made it really interesting, but IMHO david Cook has the better pipes..
I have...and I have seen him in person...so don't even suggest that I am not familiar with his musical history.. and he does have a great voice..I never said he didn't. But one is titled to his or her opinion. What kind of musical training do you have????
music was a major..play piano and guitar...listen to everything from opera to the blues, r&r to emo,punk to country..there is good in everyone of them..best friend is a vocal major.
i think it's a bit...what's the word...blasphemous to compare david c with chris cornell. i mean, he IS chris cornell so what else can you possibly say, right =)
i think it's a bit...what's the word...blasphemous to compare david c with chris cornell. i mean, he IS chris cornell so what else can you possibly say, right =)
No question that Chris has the better voice, he is seasoned and amazing but I have to give props to David cook for having the balls to try to pull it off. He sounded amazing in his own way too.
whoever thinks david can sing better than chris is out of thier mind i did enjoy his version though.Daughtry did the same thing with lives version of walk the line and they didnt give any credit to Ed.
No matter what anyone says this version by Chris Cornell is tight. However, David Cook blew it up with the greatness!! I think and hope that Cook will be the next American Idol, but if not, you can be sure that I'll be buying his music. Keep bringing down the house Dave. DPS. 3-26-2008 Seattle 1:10am.
Look, no one has posted here for a month until tonight. David Cook was incredible! Just because Randy gave David props for being original, shouldn't take away from David's skills. Ryan credited CC before David sang. CC is smiling, I'm sure!!!!
Don't blame David Cook for taking chances and doing a version by this guy; there's nothing wrong with that--all the AI contestants have done that at some point or other. Sure, the judges were a ignorant, too, but seeing that MJ's version is the more popular one, they immediately alluded to it. I thought Cook did a great job, and he deserved the kudos given him. Cornell would be proud!
I liked David Cook's better, it flowed better with a better vibe, but kudo's for Chris for the arrangement. Actualy this version seemed to drag on and on - kinda bluesy though
Thanks for posting this dgirl, Now we can all hear where David Cook's performance came from and appreciate the true Original aka Chris Cornell; BTW what is the name of Chris's Solo album with this ? Is it Carry on ?
Well I have to thank DC for doing Cornell's version. Because I liked so much I decided to look up CC's version. I have never heard of Chris Cornell before. Damn this is hot! LOL the judges' called DC brilliant and so creativity as if he did the arraingement.
No offense, but it's kind of weird to see all these people never hearing of Chris Cornell before. He was the lead singer of two of the biggest bands of the last decade or two... Soundgarden? Audioslave? Or even when he sang the theme song of Casino Royale?
Same here Aceule. I was blown away by Cook's power tonight. I shouldve known it was Cornell's handiwork, I love the dude. Jackson porobably acyually digs it too. I know I do, (all 3 versions.)
I think I would faint if I was there.. Lol Too sexy, too intense, too Amazing, Too awesome all at the same time;-)
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IM IN LOVE WIT THIS VERSION TOO I MIGHT ADD :). LOVE IT CHRIS! DO YOU STILL PLAY IN PHOENIX. I JUST HAPPEN TO LIVE IN PHOENIX AND I LOVE TO COME WATCH YOU PERFORM LIVE!!!
toytoy7600 6 months ago
CTFU!!! DATES DONT LIE!!! HE IS AWESOME! BUT STILL SHOT OUT TO DAVE COOK FOR ACKNOWLEDGING CHRIS CORNELL VERSION. BUT THE REAL DEAL HOLLIFIELD IS MICHEAL JACKSON. IF IT WASNT FOR HIM, NOBODY WOULD HAVE A SPECIAL VERSION OF THIS SONG!!!! ~BOOM~
toytoy7600 6 months ago
FUCK DAVID COOK
MasterFreespirit 1 year ago 3
Funny how a white dude can add so much soul to a black(originally) guy's song.
dunnet1974 1 year ago
he is just too sexy for words that voice never fails in making me cream my panties!
SuperCarmeny 1 year ago
beautiful
melroz2009 2 years ago
R.I.P Michael... You ARE The Best Singer.
"She said I am the one..." that's true...
ola750 2 years ago
WHAT THE
who is this guy never hear of him, but he's voice is so so so amazing O_O
very nice !!
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
lol... It's Chris Cornell, Audioslave... deemed one of the best rock vocals ever... his range is amazing, and he's a baritone
topherjfox 2 years ago 2
Yea he's got one of the greaest voce of rock n roll
ReverendoBr 2 years ago
cause you arent a rock fanatic..
this guy is chris, one of the most important singers in rock (grunge,stoner..) ever..
anormalnick 2 years ago 2
Are you kidding, I love rock, but an different kind of rock, Jrock
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
im a fanatic since 1996..when I started to listen rock, metal , hardcore and more genres..
Did you know Soundgarden ( the original band of this man) Deftones, Bad brains, Faith no more, Kyuss , Nirvana?¿?...
Bands of my age..
anormalnick 2 years ago
I told you, I usually listen Japanese Rock, like nightmare, dix
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
oks..
download soundgarden...
anormalnick 2 years ago
wow, what a powerful voice, thanks I really like the band :)
SilverGunZoO 2 years ago
:)
Black hole sun is my favourite song of Soundgarden..
anormalnick 2 years ago
Michael Jackson, he's the one
drjuste 2 years ago
R.I.P. Michael
Great Cover....
kistianna 2 years ago
great cover!! i love it!
bczs03 2 years ago 2
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lol ok but al least david cool has the voice to sing it :)
Funmasters 2 years ago
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plagia from david cook !
Funmasters 2 years ago
Oh you know, except for the part where Chris Cornell did it first? This vid is two years old, it's on his old album "Carry On".
destructogirl84 2 years ago
David Cook even said he was covering Chris Cornell's cover of Billie Jean.
samdtall 2 years ago 5
If you like the blues, this is really a good song to listen to with this arrangement.
Treaty4 2 years ago 2
I don't think people realize the skill behind vocal belting.
It can literally destroy your vocal cords.
emeraldtint 2 years ago 6
I would like to know Michaels feelings of such a great cover
VaselGlass001 2 years ago 2
He was absolutely great on this one. Even better than the album.
ivanjahzeel 3 years ago
a great bluesy and powerful version of the song.
blues2oo 3 years ago
Enjoy his voice. The best there have ever been on this whole planet. Don't compare it to original, that's just stupid, when it's not the melody Chris wants to put in focus, but just to show how pro his voice is. <3
Drpewpew 3 years ago 3
he's so hot:((
abmars20 3 years ago 3
not bad not bad at all
broncosrbettathenu 3 years ago
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NO!!!!
Just terrible!
xbacon24 3 years ago
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Michael Jackson's is much better :P
paulaxpaula 3 years ago
I like mark terenzi better
theminibustaxi 3 years ago
Prety good but still like Michael J's beta coz of da beat
XxBlendiingInGiirlxX 3 years ago 4
that woz mum mum lol
XxBlendiingInGiirlxX 3 years ago
i meant MY mom
XxBlendiingInGiirlxX 3 years ago
sucked ass
redheadfisher17 3 years ago
"King of Pop" The Best SINGER and DANCER From "BILLIE JEAN"
Miyamoto10 3 years ago 2
man it seems effortless for him. What a gift!
shmoo0109 3 years ago 7
come on dude... he nails it live man.. i have been to his concert... his vocals are just out of this world.. he does hit notes !
moizbhayya 3 years ago 5
He is my favorite vocalist. ...ever
shmoo0109 3 years ago
same here
He i just amazing
elitec21 3 years ago
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Actually, The Sweden version he doens't sing as well as this one. This is the better version. Not only does he sing with less rasp but he hits the notes. He's honestly not that great live, and in the Sweden one he can't hit the notes.
Iwishiwerethird 3 years ago
This kid needs to lay down the crack pipe, but not too far away because hes entertaining as hell.
incessantmace 3 years ago
wtf.. he kicks ass live man .. listen to the acoustic live version of this song of his concert in Sweden... that will blow ur balls away !!
moizbhayya 3 years ago 11
Actually, The Sweden version he doens't sing as well as this one. This is the better version. Not only does he sing with less rasp but he hits the notes. He's honestly not that great live, and in the Sweden one he can't hit the notes.
Iwishiwerethird 3 years ago
Concert arenas don't do his voice justice.. Studio is sooo much better for him..
cageboyes 3 years ago
It depends on which venue he is at. Some places have much better acoustics than other places. Like the Greek in LA, the best. Anyway, like it!!
juricka99 3 years ago
Best Cover Ever!!!
DiamondLies 3 years ago 5
If you need any reason to doubt, or just would like to compare his range and talent, listen to Outshined and then Blow up the Outside World and then you will get it.
Futhermore, Layne S. was very gifted as well (but his demons would not let him be) and is still missed today.
3455632 3 years ago 5
As someone who has grown up with Chris Cornell (since the age of 13 around 1987..me, not him), I can honestly say, he is a force. He remains the most consistent songwriter and vocalist. His vocal range can be attained by very few men and it indeed takes talent to stick around this business for as long as he has done. In the wake of bands like Blink 182, Fallout Boy and the like, we should all thank, God, Buddha, Vishnu, etc for giving us Chris Cornell.
3455632 3 years ago 11
I'm happy to see Cornell keeping up with his dream... He deserves it!
Nirvana was groundbreaking in the music industry, I would like to say that I don't think anybody would be remotely this close to where we are in this music genre today if it weren't for Kurt Cobain's in-genius initiative in the first place.
That's why Nirvana was a big deal!
STP was nothing more than plagiarism!...They sucked too!
PJ is a refined version of Nirvana's principles... Musically!!
-CD
CaptainDistracted 3 years ago
WOW, Just say No........
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lol good point
slyph12 3 years ago
Had a somewhat smart opinion until you started talking about other bands. Not every band changes the face of music jackass. STP didn't even sound like Nirvana at all. Grunge was such a broad genre a lot of bands got thrown under the label. And while Nirvana gets a lot of credit for the "Rev.", know that all of those Seattle grunge bands contributed to each other's stuff, and were all intertwined. Nirvana just turned out to be the poster child. Pearl Jam is also one of the greats so get off it.
kybur888 3 years ago
chris, sei un grande solo con questa canzone sei riuscito a commuovermi per il semplice fatto che è l'inno al non-vero-amore!!!
nutellagood 3 years ago
michael sounds way better
he needs to atleast keep the same pace
andrewriv10 3 years ago
It's live... come on...... :\
unitim 3 years ago
This is one of the best covers I have ever heard
rawdawg15 3 years ago 3
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Oh when the hell will the whiny cunt brigade of David Cook, MJ, and AI fans stop polluting all of Cornell's videos with their non-sensical bullshit.
You are entitled to your gay opinions, just don't post them here. Go on Cook's videos and you can all agree with eachother in a nice big fag fest.
I wish American Idol would find a way to serve poison Kool-Aid to all of its contestants and fans.
Kroy5312 3 years ago
i fuckin love cornell
maxtowle 3 years ago 3
oh god.. some of you.. please stop being lame.. they're both singers.. its just whether they can nail songs they sing or not.. chris cornel has been around longer.. cook hasnt..
stop criticizing cook for stealing cornels arrangement.. or not singing it better.. everyone has diff tastes to music.. accept it faggots.. he HAS to take an original or cover.. he cant play something tat everyone hasnt heard of.. stop argueing
4 nonsense.. hmm.. but hey chris ere's the best no doubt. ~ cornell rulez!
Joshywawa2590 3 years ago 5
i agree well sed
userdann3 3 years ago
One of the most listened to songs in my life??? Has to be Sunshower! Wow!! Beyond classic! I cannot describe in one word what that song does for me! I'm all warm and fuzzy inside thinking about it...
msdrtr 3 years ago
One day your children will ask you about Chris Cornell, as my grown children ask me about Led Zepplin, etc. ...tell them he was one of the greatest artists of our time.
superstreetbusa 3 years ago 3
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I almost threw up laughing when I read this. How high did you get before posting? One of the greatest artists of our time? Soundgarden always played 4th fiddle to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and AiC in the grunge era. Then he absolutely bastardized the legendary Rage Against the Machine... now hes doing Jackson covers and you have the balls to compare him to Led Zepplin? Lay off the pipe dude...
Trndkillah 3 years ago
Just look at the short video describing how the song came about, Trndkillah. Choose the video that shows up on the sidebar titled MICHAEL JACKSON COVER IS ART SAYS CORNELL. It was kind of a dare. Brilliant!
msdrtr 3 years ago
Actually Soundgarden was a leading force. Moron. If you haven't heard they were the first ones to be signed by a major label.
The actual list in sales strength and popularity was like this:
1. Nirvana
2. Soundgarden
3. AiC
4. Pearl Jam (who chris helped get famous anyways with Temple of the Dog. vedder's first professional vocal performance was on that album. It was actually considered a Chris Cornell solo album, cuz he wrote everything, til Pearl Jam got bigger.).
JoeSidhu 3 years ago
I don't know about actual numbers and/or which "order" they signed in. The fact remains that Nirvana made it big first. Everyone else achieved success because Nirvana made it possible to do so in mainstream. Yes they each could have still been big w/o Nirvana but probably not to that extent as big labels may not have supported them the way they did etc.
Not only that but you get a -1 digg for listing Alice N Chains as AiC... it's an "N" and it's not hard to spell out anyway.
thegreatcerebral 3 years ago
I don't think that Nirvana should get all the credit for paving the way into the maistream. the fact is that soundgarden was the first to be signed by the major label SubPop, they didn't need nirvana for that...
chriscornell777 3 years ago
Alice In Chains is actually AIC... Where are you getting Alice N Chains from? So now you get a -2.
:)
Holdend77 3 years ago
Pearl Jam? AiC? Ok, maybe Nirvana was more popular with teenage flannel shirt wearing girls, but Soundgarden didn't need covers on Tennbeat and Hit Parade to sell their records. By the way, we are talking about Chris Cornell, not the two dead guys or that whining bitch Vedder. I guess he found out what "fighting the man" will get you, anonymity. Idiot.
g99se9 3 years ago
i could not agree more. Soundgarden was the best band out of that scene. There's a reason that Rick Rubin suggested Cornell to the ex-Rage guys to form a band, just like there's a reason he's had a successful solo career and is working with Timbaland on his next album. He'll never make an album that tops Superunknown though. There was something magical about the way SG played together.
redneckchilipep 3 years ago
I would say that Stone Temple Pilots were the best. Soundgarden was awesome though.
dustinwwww 3 years ago
"maybe Nirvana was more popular with teenage flannel shirt wearing girls"...
totally disagree, sorry, but i think nirvana were one of the most influential bands ever. i think your assessment is so far off its unbelievable.
bennlloyd12 3 years ago
Rofl. Pearl Jam sells out anywhere they play on earth. Period. And insinuating that Nirvana was only liked by "teenage flannel shirt wearing girls" is so unbelievably retarded I don't even know where to start. And if you really think Soundgarden was a better band than AiC I feel sorry for you. By any measurable standard AiC was better. Better musicians, better songs... period. L-
Trndkillah 3 years ago
you are fucking retarded Trndkillah........ AIC is not any better than soundgarden.. Chris cornell smokes him at singing....but maybe you prefer them over soundgarden..thats in your opinion..but they were not wayyyy better at anything...i like both bands but soundgarden takes it in my opinion
milesdj2 3 years ago
1. We heard you the first time...
2. Hows the weather in your world?
DiamondLies 3 years ago
you are fucking retarded Trndkillah........ AIC is not any better than soundgarden.. Chris cornell smokes him at singing....but maybe you prefer them over soundgarden..thats in your opinion..but they were not wayyyy better at anything...i like both bands but soundgarden takes it in my opinion
milesdj2 3 years ago
Chris Cornell is a living legend. Respect him. Honor him. One day your children will be listening to him.
superstreetbusa 3 years ago 3
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Oh, so now david has everyone talking about his version of the song. you know what, a lot of chris' fans are upset because david is so fucking good they are intimidated. Go Dave!
jambyCrazyKa 3 years ago
wow. i almost choked laughing.
chriscornell777 3 years ago
Here are the facts:
1. Chris Cornell is a rock legend with a four octave vocal range who has written and sung countless hits over the past 2 decades.
2. David Cook is an unproven nobody who sings souless karaoke and will not stand the test of time.
3. American Idol fans consist of young girls and a bunch of colon caulking fags who would rather watch said karaoke then listen to real musicians.
Considering these facts,how about all of you AI queers, and pedophile loving MJ fans go fuck off.
Kroy5312 3 years ago 2
Ooof... Kroy5312! I am a Soundgarden/Audioslave/Cornell fan. Have been since Louder than Love! That Dave Cook can sing, I know he will never ever match Chris. But, even Chris agreed that he was impressed. As was I by first and foremost his ability to select real cool songs. That Cook chic selected Proud to Be an American??? I can smell the cheese from here!
msdrtr 3 years ago
Chris Cornell is not as good as Dave C.?????
You must be stoned you idiot.
SoundgardenisGod 3 years ago 4
Is this dude stoned? He isn't as good as Dave Cook but I have to give him credit for creating the rendition.
lindaloo310 3 years ago
a real artist and hes hot unlike dave cook.
dlfunky 3 years ago
David Cook is 'Hot' in a 'Different' kind of way!
splengh 3 years ago
i didnt know that Chris did this version before David did. Until ryan mention that David did chris version. wow Chris so Amazinggggggg. and David too. love them both
sandystarkey 3 years ago
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Hey wait a minute....is this prick actually singing as good or better than he has in the past when he was with Soundgarden? Check out his Live videos with Audioslave and he hardly EVER sings this well on ANY of those Live tracks with Audioslave. Seems when he does his solo projects he puts forth more of an effort. Fuck this guy, he did Audioslave to make money off of the success of RATM members at that time, when he was through he moved to another solo album after milking them dry. Fuckin' Prick
chrischeyari 3 years ago
Anyone ever heard Diese Mikhail's version of Billie jean? Know where to get it?
ScottishTerrierNews 3 years ago
I agree with you on that one fboxberger - the judges did think that David was taking a huge chance doing this song like that, the judges sounded like as if David made it up. But the judges do say over and over again, they have a hard time to hear when Ryan or the contestants are talking over the audience, so i'm sure it was a mistake that they didnt hear that.
DAVID ROCKS!!!!! I HOPE HE WINS :-)
clalbh 3 years ago
Michael JAckson Forever !
Magoxxxx9999 3 years ago 2
I agree. I thought Cook did the arrangement himself. I do think Cook did a better job with this song then Chris. Brilliant arrangement from Chris.
bodycracker 3 years ago
David Cook from american idol tried to steal this arangement... I am glad he reclaimed it....
fboxberger 3 years ago
Really...he tried to steal it...on a nationally televised program that would surely be refuted within seconds of the song starting? Really?
Either David Cook is ridiculously stupid, or AI is terrible at giving credit where credit is due. How hard would it have been for Seacrest to say "and now, with Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean...David Cook!"
mikeraphon 3 years ago
rYAN DID INTRODUCE THE SONG AS CHRIS CORNELL'S VERSION. DAVID WAS NOT CLAIMING ANY CREDIT FOR AN ORIGINAL VERSION
spartansteve 3 years ago 2
You could hardly hear Ryan at the beginning
And the judges were implying that David Cook made that whole arrangement, just like the last rock version he did
He performed them amazing, but the show was definately making it look like Cook was coming up with these amazing arrangments
davisville17 3 years ago
I agree. After hearing the judges, I thought David did the arrangement on his own. Silly me, I've never heard the Chris Cornell verison.
sandyalv 3 years ago
He did say that, I heard it! No one sings original songs on Idol, geez.
StarsintheRaven 3 years ago
Well actually last year Blake Lewis was coming up with original arrangements of popular songs, he even improvised some spots
davisville17 3 years ago
yeah so many people have done what dave has done but not week after week and why i loved blake was that he was original ive never heard bon jovi done like that before and you knew it was original because blake had a very distinctive style whereas dave cook sounds like any american rock group out. Lets face it, we alrady have chris daughtry.
dlfunky 3 years ago
Nonetheless - David's the best one of the group!! & he can sing. He possesses a 'cool', smooth style!
splengh 3 years ago
Ryan did say Chris Cornells version
DesiDez1 3 years ago 2
that was the next night after Chris called American Idol and asked them to give him the credit on National TV
fboxberger 3 years ago
fboxberger please get your facts right! Ryan said on the performance night "Singing Chirs Cornell's version of Billie Jean, here is David Cook" Then on the results show he said "I talked to Chris Cornell today and he said he loved it".
So people if you are going to spew out information, AT LEAST get your fact straight and correct! Thank you
This has been a paid public announcement. lol
brentpwb 3 years ago 3
thanks for your correction, I did not hear that introduction, I am not sure the judges did either based on the rave reviews... I will rewatch it...thanks
fboxberger 3 years ago 3
no....right before david went on, ryan said singing chis cornells version of billy jean...listen up.........
DesiDez1 3 years ago
I know that I cant be the only one that is sick of all these women saying AI dude is better then Cornell?
Listen with your ears and not your vagina.
grayshorts 3 years ago 7
I, too, am disappointed. I thought it was David Cook's version. Oh well, I still love him.
Michellel1628 3 years ago
is he drunk now
icywhitetee 3 years ago
I say artists perform best when they are drunk.
The fact that Chris doesn't have to be drunk to sing this fervently makes him one the purest artists ever.
aluisha 3 years ago 2
David Cooks selection was very simular to Chris Daughtrys when he did i walk the line by Johnny Cash, but Chris did the group live version. The judges thought Chris changed it up himself also......
mickey2356 3 years ago
Cornell has quit smoking, and his voice is slowly returning to its former glory. And no he's not drunk, he's a reformed alcoholic. He's a pretty intense performer. And for all the people who only know about this song because of the guy on American Idol, show some respect, you wouldn't have even heard that rearrangement if it wasn't for Cornell's genius interpretation.
facepollution 3 years ago
Seriously...All David comments aside. Chris is alright. He sounds like he needs to quit smoking. Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest artist of all time but damn did he have the most annoying voice I have ever heard. Same concept with Chris.
airgreek 3 years ago
Are you saying Cornell's voice is annoying?
Kroy5312 3 years ago
I like it better than the original.
Michellel1628 3 years ago
it CANNOT be better.. the original is untouchable. this version is different not better. Im a big MJ fan but I love this version.best MJ cover ever!
checkincheckout76543 3 years ago 2
fool....
blackbird105 3 years ago
Is he drunk?!
lynnprice7 3 years ago
I agree, it is all Cornell's version, not David. But, maybe it brought a lot of people around to listening to Chris Cornell who never have before.
brtnyfx 3 years ago
ACTUALLY, i got a bit disappointed upon knowing it wasn't Cook's original arrangement. I LOVE BOTH COOK AND CORNELL, but i wished Cook made his own... WEll, he wasn't cheating actually coz Ryan mentioned it in the intro that Cook is doing cornell's version.
tsenrae 3 years ago
gee~Cris Cornell is looking old,I remember him looking way better with facial hair.Oh well, great version of the song...GO DAVID COOK!!!
skylershelby 3 years ago
man David Cook fans are gonna come in all the billie jean videos and whine now huh
TannerCKG 3 years ago
David cooks version is way better than this!
nickie0605 3 years ago
Credit Cornell for the arrangement, BUT I prefer David Cooks version. His voice is much more sultry and sensual.
luvdafarmlife 3 years ago
Cornell's version is better. He has more vocal range than Cook (about half an octave higher). Not only that, Cornell can sing the version a capella (other versions of Cornell's take on the song are out there) with virtually no musical backing, while Cook's vocal deficiencies are hidden by a loud backup track.
Finally, Cornell originated the version, showing the cavernous of creative gap in talent of Cornell over Cook.
gunnisonbeach1983 3 years ago
You know, I have to disagree on two points. Listen back to David Cook's audition, he had NO sound backup at all, just him, and it sounded really good. Also, look at the change he did to Lionel Richie's "Hello" a couple of weeks ago, that was all him.
I could see a person liking Chris Cornell's version over David Cook's, or vice versa, but you really can't say that Cook doesn't have as much talent. Time will tell I guess.
bobbyz2000 3 years ago
Please tell me you're joking. Have you heard much Chris Cornell? He has a full four-octave range and is one of the premier rock and roll voices of all time. Don't get me wrong. David did a fantastic job.. but we're talking high school football players to NFL here.
socomfan 3 years ago
That would be why I said "Time will tell" I'm not saying he's up to Chris Cornell here and now, but to use your own analogy, all NFL players did start in High School. I'm just talking about talent, not experience. And I do believe that David has quite a bit of talent.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to say that David is better or that Chris is better. I was just merely pointing out that comparisons can't be fairly made yet.
bobbyz2000 3 years ago
That's fair. I think David has a great deal of talent. Although, I fully believe that he wouldn't be able to sing about 30% of Cornell's songs. That's true for just about any male singer though. Cornell doesn't display it like he used to. He still can.. which he'll do on occasion in concert but man.. Audioslave stuff.. wow.. nobody can sing with that kind of range. Unfortunately, most posters here are too young to even remember that band. But agreed.. time will tell on David. Hes good.
socomfan 3 years ago 3
I'm definitely old enough to remember, and I couldn't agree more. His vocals are beyond amazing. The fact that he took this classic pop song and made it even hotter than it was is a testament to his talent.
I like David Cook and he did the rendition justice but was nowhere near Cornell's level of vocal prowess.
sencar23 3 years ago
If Chris Cornell hadn't recorded this version, that Cook knob wouldn't have performed it.
He owes all credit to Cornell for originality not himself.
Cornell has all the originality and gutz not COOK!!!
A true account of the infectious ignorance and naivety of the north American viewers.
Cheers to Cornell.
timinator07 3 years ago
Timinator, If I recall, that Cook knob never claimed his own orignality and gutz. That was said by the judges who apparently missed the fact that Ryan said it was Chris Cornell's version. Cook, by having Ryan point that out, was giving the credit to Cornell for the arrangement. You can't blame him for the fact that the judges apparently thought he had come up with all of it himself. I like Cornell quite a bit, and I was happy with Cook's take on his song.
bobbyz2000 3 years ago
Egh, don't lump us all in one category. I am a HUGE Soundgarten fan and was disgusted with David Cook last night. He doesn't hold a candle to Cornell.
Rockelle69 3 years ago
Here here.
Rockelle69 3 years ago
David Cook's version is way better... from the arrangement of the song to the singing. The song has rock and also reminds me of some elements from the song by Seal, "Kiss From A Rose". It sounds a bit celtic and haunting the way he sang it, but it still has elements of rock! COOL! Way to go David... I prefer your version!
isheodesign 3 years ago
completely agreed!
David Cook has waayy better qualities to his vocals than Chris C. This (Chris C.'s version) is a bit hard to listen to once you have heard David Cook's version!
Hripsime76 3 years ago
lol. Come on hripsime. Are you serious? You're listening to a concert feed via a 8mm camcorder vs David Cook in front of the best made for tv band ever assembled and then sent through Dolby Supersound. You put Cornell in the same setting, it wouldn't be close. I can understand someone preferring the version. It just has a way better sound quality. But better voice qualities? You're showing a lot of naivety and ignorance in the world of music. David Cook couldn't sing half Chris's songs.
universalsux 3 years ago
Amen! I was about to point that out until I read your comment. :D
witchygrrl 3 years ago
Chris is the best singer! David C. did a great job with the song, too.
pots84 3 years ago
I think David Cook should have credited the arrangement to Chris Cornell. We all know Jackson wrote it but the new arrangement was great.
sirius988 3 years ago
Ryan Seacrest said it was Cornell's version... did you not watch it before you comment?
stalkingalizee 3 years ago
David Cook has a looooong way to go before getting into Chris Cornell's league. he is admittedly good, but still a little green.
jackaikon 3 years ago
David Cooks voice is much fuller and richer....this version is good, and Chris Cornell actually took this song and made it really interesting, but IMHO david Cook has the better pipes..
jericannon 3 years ago
wow, why don't you do a little research into mr. cornell's great music history and THEN see who has the "better pipes"?
chriscornell777 3 years ago
I have...and I have seen him in person...so don't even suggest that I am not familiar with his musical history.. and he does have a great voice..I never said he didn't. But one is titled to his or her opinion. What kind of musical training do you have????
jericannon 3 years ago
fair enough. but where did i claim to have any musical training at all? i might as well ask you the same thing, but i wouldnt care either way
chriscornell777 3 years ago
music was a major..play piano and guitar...listen to everything from opera to the blues, r&r to emo,punk to country..there is good in everyone of them..best friend is a vocal major.
jericannon 3 years ago
the lyrics of the song actually go with the music thanks to Cornell.
Michale Jackson is the originator and wanted to make a dance hit, or something.
However, the lyrics and Cornell's style go hand in hand.
spacemonkey82 3 years ago
i think it's a bit...what's the word...blasphemous to compare david c with chris cornell. i mean, he IS chris cornell so what else can you possibly say, right =)
blissery 3 years ago
i think it's a bit...what's the word...blasphemous to compare david c with chris cornell. i mean, he IS chris cornell so what else can you possibly say, right =)
blissery 3 years ago
No question that Chris has the better voice, he is seasoned and amazing but I have to give props to David cook for having the balls to try to pull it off. He sounded amazing in his own way too.
XanderII 3 years ago
Chris Cornell is easily the better singer. I enjoyed David Cook's version, but he has nowhere near Cornell's skills.
facepollution 3 years ago 2
whoever thinks david can sing better than chris is out of thier mind i did enjoy his version though.Daughtry did the same thing with lives version of walk the line and they didnt give any credit to Ed.
theresaboudreaux 3 years ago
No matter what anyone says this version by Chris Cornell is tight. However, David Cook blew it up with the greatness!! I think and hope that Cook will be the next American Idol, but if not, you can be sure that I'll be buying his music. Keep bringing down the house Dave. DPS. 3-26-2008 Seattle 1:10am.
latinosuperstar 3 years ago
Wow, I think this is awesome. Thanks to American Idol for bringing attention to it. Chris Cornell is a vocal god.
lautour 3 years ago 2
Look, no one has posted here for a month until tonight. David Cook was incredible! Just because Randy gave David props for being original, shouldn't take away from David's skills. Ryan credited CC before David sang. CC is smiling, I'm sure!!!!
ONMYWAY100 3 years ago
Don't blame David Cook for taking chances and doing a version by this guy; there's nothing wrong with that--all the AI contestants have done that at some point or other. Sure, the judges were a ignorant, too, but seeing that MJ's version is the more popular one, they immediately alluded to it. I thought Cook did a great job, and he deserved the kudos given him. Cornell would be proud!
kprpearl 3 years ago 2
david cook was better.
kyankjan 3 years ago
I liked David Cook's better, it flowed better with a better vibe, but kudo's for Chris for the arrangement. Actualy this version seemed to drag on and on - kinda bluesy though
Bicycledreamer 3 years ago
It was announced on Idol that David cook sang Cornell's version.
lunarski 3 years ago
Still doesn't allow Randy to say it was original and unique.
minusxero 3 years ago 3
fine, credit was given good and all, but it was ludicrous for Randy to say that he is the most unique original contestant because clearly he is not.
junkmailboy1000 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this dgirl, Now we can all hear where David Cook's performance came from and appreciate the true Original aka Chris Cornell; BTW what is the name of Chris's Solo album with this ? Is it Carry on ?
palpontiac89 3 years ago
cook is a phony,he's an thief in my opinion. i though he had did something great, but he's a fake
tammyjean904 3 years ago
How is Dave is fake? No contestant is singing an original song? He did a great job. The credit goes to MICHAEL JACKSON!
Muscleg 3 years ago
How is Dave is fake? No contestant is singing an original song? He did a great job. The credit goes to MICHAEL JACKSON!
Muscleg 3 years ago
Well I have to thank DC for doing Cornell's version. Because I liked so much I decided to look up CC's version. I have never heard of Chris Cornell before. Damn this is hot! LOL the judges' called DC brilliant and so creativity as if he did the arraingement.
fletcher373 3 years ago 2
No offense, but it's kind of weird to see all these people never hearing of Chris Cornell before. He was the lead singer of two of the biggest bands of the last decade or two... Soundgarden? Audioslave? Or even when he sang the theme song of Casino Royale?
minusxero 3 years ago
I agree with Soundgarden...but Audioslave?? They are not one of the biggest bands of the last decade
scott1360 3 years ago
Same here Aceule. I was blown away by Cook's power tonight. I shouldve known it was Cornell's handiwork, I love the dude. Jackson porobably acyually digs it too. I know I do, (all 3 versions.)
mariawag 3 years ago 4