American Idol: James Durbin - Bon Jovi - I'll be there for you - Season 10 March 16, 2011

[smileyroly]

he has a great voice but he makes it sound like it's pop music :)

[TheLotoblanco]

es mas de lo mismo!! sabe cantar afinar y todo pero q lo distingue?? su voz no es estrabagante

[ZEROOJEDA]

I am seeing him at Rock On The Range lol

[proassasssin]

James is the second best singer in there, gues who is the best.

[matiiuhernandez]

daa suck !!!

[lease2007]

Cant wait to see James rockin' it out at Rock on the Range 2012 with Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown and Marilyn Manson!!!!!

[gerrarddante]

this sucks!! he turned this awesome song in a shitty pop version

[JaggedToaster12]

My favorite Bon Jovi song my my favorite singer, thank god

[derenusson]

he suck... 

[Alexlaleche]

@derenusson you suck .l. fanboy accept the talent

[Alexlaleche]

@derenusson break my face fucking kid, do it

[derenusson]

@Alexlaleche I forgot something else, you must be a fucking fag!!!

[derenusson]

@Alexlaleche I was joking with you ahuuhauhauaa just to make you angry!! Don't get mad... sorry!!!

[sasha07775]

What a suck up.

[Cr1mSiR]

loved this performance. It is absolutely insane that he lost to those kids, just goes to show that the majority of the US knows nothing about musical talent. This is also the reason why talentless "artists" are currently topping the charts.

[TheDomerlation]

he should have won only cause singing bon jovi!

[kirbymelton23]

This vid is a favorite on Prague

[chrisbee1965]

Def should have won this whole thing---i was totally pissed when he went home---quit watching rest of season

[ozawablog]

Your video is a favorite on Bogota

[ma7xpe]

this is one of my favorite songs ever, and i think james did an amazing job.. love it

[MKandMH]

He's sooo cute!

[MsVilma1981]

Can not wait to go to Durbin's concert!!!

[coachtribal]

he is great. this song is not that hard

[assasain02]

in the final American Idol James Durbin dream on

[L2Panos4ever]

In some parts, he acted exactly like Jon Bon Jovi (he copied him), although he was quite good, he could be the winner, I guess Tyler's opinion about his performance was the most important opinion and critic for him since he singed a Rock Song

[Cr1mSiR]

such legit song choices, this put the nail in the coffin

[thelastspice]

He should have won.

[Alura328]

LOVE BON JOVI!

[aimiemae09]

this is y favorite among all the performance of james.. i am really hoping from the start of the season that he'll win but damnit, he was eliminated

[jjhn91379]

James should have won.....no questions asked, that loser that did win cannot sing for shit, and the song that he has out sounds like something that a fifth grader could have wrote

[retriever945]

clcik two to hear beyonce

[aNd1e95]

i wnated him to wiiiin soooo bad!!!!!!!



[Vale65ntin]

@TheLinds276 I totally agree

[sandomen123]

Well his album comes out this fall cnt wait to c what he's made of

[floorshrimp1]

if you like him....if you like him!!! even if you don't like him vote for james!!!!!!!! but then again who doesnt like james durbin! thumbs up if you have seen him or wish to see him in concert!

[GreeceLovesBonJovi]

holy shit this was amazing!

[TheMikagelo]

i just met James durbin before!!!!!!!!!!

[MrFresko2011]

He isnt as good as adam lambert but by the time he gets vocal trainning and older he will be great stop the screeching it doesnt fit ur voice like adam

[braddudeguy]

@MrFresko2011 It greatly fits his voice. You just have no idea what he's going for. You're comparing him to Adam, and that shows you really shouldn't be talking. James isn't glam like Adam, he's pure rock/metal.

[tigerwoodsisgod]

the people who mattered for this show were looking for a teen country star which blows because James will out sell them all and if he doesn't the teen girl population is to strong and need to wake up and realize that this is real talent bar none the best talent that season had.

[sikri080866]

James was robbed...he so should have won this competition...The voting was tragic.......you have to wonder if these people have an ear for music?????

[wrists1]

he sould have been the winner!!!!

[iloverocknroll33]

I think tht james and steven should sing together also and i love love love love love love love love love Bon jovi

[angelkitty2205]

im Bon Jovi's number 1 fan and love this song! I thought it was a little too quick compared to the original but i loved it ! i love James Durbin! He should have won, not Scotty!

[bombergal1]

I actually thought this performance was just OK but I loved the memory lane part when he swore about singing to his dolls.

[Axunia]

2:42 for those who want to reply the song just like I do.

[rodeth0710]

i love you James ur so a good singer

[MrMGS1108]

0:28 it's MATTHEW BELLAMY !!!!!

[teddybear4422]

i met james :)

[tommymyturn]

if i wasnt watching and just listening id believe it was jovi live.... very well done

[worstnightmareonelm]

his laugh is soo cute

[meisdumnet]

UGLY RENDITION I CAN DO BETTER.

[TheWoodyScoop]

THATS IT AMERICA! *loads AK-47*

[pandiev]

totally screwed up the song

[tamuch2312sas21]

Well you definately spoiled Bon Jovi! It didn't ruin the song at all for me of course, still love bj being my favorite band, but like i said before, he was bad

[guitarman20111]

@tamuch2312sas21 Your Insane Americans Are pussys Afraid of change Thats why he didnt win He is the ONLY One that should of one

[CrazySabertooth]

Son of a *Insert American Idol logo here*!

[IsideSoul]

I really really love this song, this is one of the best song of my favourite band...and to tell the truth i don't like this version...

[w1wang]

HOLY HECK MATTHEW BELLAMY WAS THERE AT THE BEGINNING SITTING NEXT TO KATE HUDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenna3662]

James Durbin is totally amazing!!

[gusman85]

what does steven means when he says "don't get too poppy on me"?

[horsenaround]

@gusman85 He meant for James not to go too much towards Pop music!

[laurenalainaishot]

was this the top 24 or top 13 or 12?

[Glamrma]

James rocked OKC tonight. Best of show. Good luck in your career.

[CloudStrifeNL]

He started off a little crappy :P But after that he made it his song. It was still a Bon Jovi song but he made it his. That was great!!!

[XEVIMOR]

alguien puede traducirme ke es lo ke le dice steven tyler al chico??? me mata la curiosidad!!!!!

[scuttlebuttlin]

His timing is perfect



[scuttlebuttlin]

My favorite Idol, ever!!!!! Can't wait for his CD!!!!!

[castielsangel19]

HE SHOULD HAVE WON. Thumbs up if you agree.

[PoeticDeathJuggajugs]

@castielsangel19 no he got what he deserved, winning AI usually means your career dies within the first couple years, the winner usually gets over promoted. Most the runner ups and the earlier eliminated contestants do the best.

[suberkin]

@castielsangel19 No.

[monicecilia1]

James is amazing.

[defleppardbabe88]

James...i'll be there for you man!!!!!!

[schmackerz]

dork



[gaumondf]

He needs to sing Highway star from Deep Purple. 

[darkesdraganoid12345]

lol

love his ears

[btesseo12]

he is my top 3:) him scotty and lauren

[max999550]

James you were the winner of this season. You were far the best performer, the best vocal singer, the best and humble personality. I want to you to make it. Make it big, and do not forget about your roots. You are here to succeed and I wish you the best of luck. I always thought you were going to win, well, it did not happen, but you were definitely the best contestant ever. Winning a car was not all, or the fame...You are here to stay, you will rock, you will do so much better. I love you.

[xnarutoxxsakura]

THIS GUY IS AMAZING I <3 HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FREAKING MUCH!!!!! FIRST TIME I HEARD HIM SO I WAS FOR SURE HE WAS GONNA WIN THE FINALE!!!!!!! america chose some dude that sings the same genre of songs which gets real boring yall know on the other hand this guy sing probably thousands of songs and make it look goood! but really america a okay country singer over a KICK BUTT ROcker thats gotta be something wrong???

[jokuDudevaan]

Absolutely James Durbin was the greatest. He should have won! Best song in american idol history from best performer in american idol history! He is so special. He loves his fans and wants to have some fun there and i loved it. Always he did great job. Your performance was always so good. Everytime it was amazing to wait and then see what you are going to sing do out there. You are my idol. I will never forget you cuz you were the best! I hope no one else are not either going to forget you!

[TheAdamGurl]

James should have won!!! Scotty stole his finale with Steven Tyler!!! James was an Adorable Baby!! wooh James!!! U need to sing with Steven!! They shud get togethers sometime!! James was amazing!!! You made my life James! I will always love u!!!! U are the greatest!! BEST SINGER EVER!

[Anama02]

James was robbed!, and they got away with that. I waiting for his cd news to support him. Latin America with James! You rock!... keep going pls.

[Anama02]

James was robbed!, and they got away with that. I waiting for his cd news to support him. Latin America with James! Your rock!... keep going pls.

[MissJieL]

Crazy good!!!

[katmac75]

I love how Steve Tyler has to have a dig at Bon Joi, by saying 'great tribute to Des Child'. who CO-wrote it with Jon+Richie, then says don't get too poppy on me. OK we get it Steve you don't like Bon Jovi, but leave it in the playground. Some of us love Aerosmith +Bon Jovi. Let us Be, Bon Jovi didn't slate other artisits when he was on, and they outsold Aerosmith this year. I know they've sold more overall, he should leave it at that.

[beccabby900]

i love how randy says "uh ryan" , to everyone abt their appearance .

[teddybear4422]

i love james

[Ha99997]

James You ROCK!!! KEEP ROCKIN"

[deadlymiksu]

He was best! Thanks James! I will always remember and support you! One of greatest song in american idol history! You are best performer in american idol ever! And best guy in american idol history ever.

[TheNDFX]

We all got robbed! Not only of having a Legit Winner for Once...but we got Robbed of Seeing Steven and James Perform together.

[CJgerrardkop]

James Durbin is better than the rest of em.

Loves his song choices too !

[MsAndreasalma]

I didn't see the enthusiasm in Steven's eyes after James and Haley left.

[tamara719]

James is such a natural on stage....he fits....

[IzzysLoaded]

fuck this guy shoulda Won

[xRodrigoTomaz]

We're from Brazil, and we got really disapointed with american people. Here evebody wanted he was the next WORDL idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[drakethatsafact]

I am wanting to see James and Steven together PLEASE.

[colt45w5]

GOD!!!! why? James DUDE... your awesome find me on facebook please

[colt45w5]

Bro.... why AMERICA why, James your the man, please keep chasing your deams

[mac4and]

i was really mad when james got kicked off : (  it should have lauren!

[WhiteBlood103]

@mac4and

or scotty.

[MetalGirlMiral]

@clubpenguinluvx3

Yes I know that's why i read about him when he came back home how everyone was happy to see him 30000 fans I read it and I was proud

[MetalGirlMiral]

I Can't Believe That James Is Not The Next American Idol .. If I Could Vote I'll Vote Every Single Second For Two Hours .. You'll See More From That Singer

[clubpenguinluvx3]

@MetalGirlMiral like i've told everyone else, It IS better for him he WILL do much better no having that American Idol contract, they would have made him do a POP album

[aaronjf94]

The final to suck I mean why a country idol? Who even likes country? Scotty sucks there is a thing where he goes really deep with his voice and it messes up and people still keep him around holly crap no talent left they should just end it but have Casey and James fill the spot.

[MsHappygirl23]

I love James! I also Love his MOM. She gave him 100%! I never thought that after Chris Daughtry I would have to go through more pixxed off moments! I am done with AI until they have new ways on voting:)

[cfpwally]

James we are all waiting patiently for your 1st album, rock on fine brother ........

[trinity8635]

i cannot believe james was voted off, got to b fixed he has got more talent in his left pinky than the girls. it is crap like this as to why i didnt watch at all last year, when 2 years ago they voted off danny gokey and then when they voted off michael jonhs.

JAMES SHOULD HAVE THIS ALL THE WAY !!!

[peggme]

James you are sooooo awesome--I'm still pretty upset that you were voted off. I hope you sing with Steven Tyler in the finale!!!!

[genna767]

james will go far he is great cannot believe he is gone

[genna767]

james will go far he is great

[jannierocks]

WHY did America give this guy the least amount of votes after this??? The producers KNOW changes have to be made, they're already talking about them, so this does not happen again. Of the 3 left, there's only ONE worth the title: it ain't Haley and it ain't Scotty. James will shine, there's no doubt whatsoever he'll be heard from again, loud & long. Plenty of past "winners" have disappeared, so don't worry about James. And dang, I want that duo with him & Steven Tyler!!!

[Aerolicious1977]

I love this video..... I can't believe Idol let this guy go .... JAMES DURBIN ROCKS~!

[bv2040tube]

Could it be that Steven Tyler will still perform with James?! PLEASE!!! It would be the performance of a lifetime for all of us Tyler/Durbin fans!!!

[thecubemeister]

obviously America wasn't there for him in the top 4... THAT PISSES ME OFF! HE WAS THE BEST BY FAR!

[jyrkimorgan69finland]

he sings this better than bon jovi!!!

[Crashme222]

Amazing, He should have won so badly :/ But hopefully he;'ll get a contract

[Smileynerd78]

@xxFLIPPIFERxx lmfao!!! thats exactly what i said when i was watching it :)



[HairyNacho]

am i the only one that noticed matthew bellamy?

[swtgrl85]

Baby James is sooo cute!!

[swtgrl85]

CAN'T WAIT FOR UR FIRST ALBUM JAMES DURBIN, I know u will be bigger & better than anyone else on AI>

[LabanDERO155]

JAMES SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SENT HOME! JUSTICE MUST BE DONE! PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEO. WE CAN'T JUST SIT HERE AND COMPLAIN ABOUT HIM BEING VOTED OFF! JUSTICE MUST BE DONE! AT&T IS MESSED UP THAT NIGHT! WE COULD NOT VOTE FOR HIM!

[lms9131968]

It's so ironic that in this episode, Steve and James sealed the deal on a finale duet and just last week James got the boot! I would have LOVED to see them sing together, that would've been killer!! Hopefully we will, and real soon!

[LucyCISF]

Beautiful!!! Awesome!!! His voice is so perfect <3

[kewlbeanz97]

james and steven should still sing together in the finale!!!

[thehammeringprocess]

J Lo had wet vagina watching James. thats wat she meant..

[loveall7ofmycats]

James Durbin  WAS ROBBED!

I'd also love to see /hear James Durbin and Steven Tyler sing a Duet !!!!!

[BeatlesnicoleO13]

@loveall7ofmycats Boycott idol!

[doberweiller]

@loveall7ofmycats

Me too that would be awesome.

[dannyholy2000]

James looks so cute as a baby! GO JAMES! Duet with Steven. Wonder if it will still happen since he got eleminated.

[lindahagankvanbeck]

Winner should have been James, Pia second and Casey third. The finals now will be anticlimactic after hearing James sing and command the stage. What a great performer.

[renaseah]

@lindahagankvanbeck <<<<I strongly agree!

[Aerolicious1977]

I just refuse to believe that James Durbin was voted off.... I am 100% convinced that Idol is rigged... Something isn't adding up!!

ROCK ON JAMES DURBIN.... Love you....

[jim9413]

james you are my am.idol you are off the hook you are to good for this little pissy show i can wate for your cd

[Dragons6969able]

James Rocks!!!! Love Him! Lauren, Hailey and Scotty SUCK!!! Don't deserve to be there!!! James is awesome!!! I will go to his concerts and buy all of his cd's!!!

[ttmommy7]

his voice reminds me alot of original guns and roses sound... love love love him

[ThePinkmuffin08]

i can't believe the james and steven duet is not gonna happen :(

[chiopeefillin]

this man is a future legend! his real!

[robertoada]

i can't wait to see steven tyler and james durbin perform together , i'm on pins and needles. james just has to go all the way he is truely truley fenominal . i will buy all his albums when he makes them. JAMES YOU ARE AMAZING.

[jskittlesrox]

I think he's a good singer and all but with the whole screaming thing, only Adam lambert, Steven Tyler, and a couple other people can really pull that off and not sound like their forcing it out. Steven and Adam make it sound so easy but James makes it sound like he's trying to hard. But I have nothing against him cause he's my fav contestant this year besides Lauren.

[renehuveneers1992]

Awesome!!! Soooo Good.

But Bon Jovi is still better!!!

[mostpositiveone]

loved it! anyone that can do justice in any shape or form to a bon jovi classic has pure talent! Take it all the way James Durbin!

[multiiloveadam]

omg him and his mom have the same laugh aww [:

[kewlbeanz97]

i love James' outfits!

[Luv2Rock333]

JAMES JAMES JAMES....he is SO amazingg!!! i hope he wins with all my heart...he DESERVES it SO much!! lets not let another finale like last year happen...lets have it as james and haley and lets have james win!!! THANKS FOR DOING BON JOVI JAMES...UR AMAZINGG!!! =D

[bigbadassjohnson]

"that man has a rich vein of inner crazy - I'll join him"

Priceless. Durban has Tyler and Lopez gushing over him = no one else does.

And those who complain that another white rocker with brown hair is being favored... well what's eating you? This guy is totally real - that's the quality that matters, not his color. Come on,, Randy loves him too. Who cares about colour -this guy rocks.

He's the real thing.

[tamuch2312sas21]

@sligen well I think his way of singing this is horrible

[archer57]

Can`t wait to see james and steven tyler singing togeather (hopefully)

keep rocking james

[kathrynIS]

I loved the James version of the song but is it just me or did he change alot of the words

[ZZBoomslang]

This is terrible. This is a horrifying rendition of a classic, beautiful song. He tries to push his voice to make it sound like Bon Jovi's, but he overdoes it, it sounds way to nasally. I can barely listen to it. It disgusts me. Why does he randomly scream in the middle of the song? It doesn't even have a tune anymore! Bon Jovi probably vomitted when/if he heard this. Oh my god. This is bad, I can't even express how much I hate it. I hate American Idol for bringing this upon my ears.

[LEKA271276]

is that Matthew Bellamy next to Kate?? OMG...talk about great, if it is, considering James sings Muses - Uprising WOOHOO!!!...

[tamuch2312sas21]

People who say he sings this song better than Bon Jovi know nothing about music. American idol sucks they aren't real artists, only good singers. I would like James to not sing anymore Bon Jovi, Jon himself thinks so too.

[sligen]

@tamuch2312sas21 Opinions are Opinions and everyone has them, just because you think different then anyone else doesn't mean your right. I still rather James version of doing this song then Bon Jovi, I like Bon Jovi a lot, but rather James version of this song then Bon Jovi. Nothing you say will change it.

[tamuch2312sas21]

@sligen im not trying to say their opinions are stupid, i just don't get how people would think that's better than bon jovi. i'm sorry it came out that way, but still...  this just sucked

[sligen]

@tamuch2312sas21 James put his own spin on the song, on the original Bon Jovi sang this song more Hard Rock then Poppy. I like both versions, but it could be your so use to the original version, then the way James did it.