David Cook: Billy Jean

David Cook sings Billy Jean on American Idol.

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Music

Tags:

• David
• Cook
• Billy
• Jean
• American
• Idol

[dlancer2k]

It's not a rip-off. It's a cover of Cornell's version. They don't do originals on American Idol.

[zxcvbnm4100]

this is the best re0mix of any micnael jackson song ever mad respect rest in peace mike

[highwaytohell791]

For all the people thats saying cornell's version has bad vocals, they obviously haven't herd Cornell when he was with soundgarden and temple of the dog, he had a huge vocal range

[berkah89]

@AnimusArgentis I googled your username and real name and didn't get shit. you're a fucking prick. "a fucking writer by trade" wtf does that even mean? lol

[need4dc]

The problem is that great music is dependent on your personal preferences. I love the original version. I was a big fan of MJ's back in the day when he made the Thriller album. However, when I head David sing it this way, I thought it was incredible. Both versions are good but quite different in their arrangement. Kudos to Cornell for making this arrangement. Having listened to him singing the vocals vs. David, I have to say I preferred David's, even though I'm a fan of some of Cornell's work.

[reinharv]

@kwazdukes this video skipped Ryan Seacrest saying David was singing Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean. The main video that had over 3 million hits, which is no longer on YT, clearly captures Ryan saying it's Cornell's version. A.I. has to know who sang the song so that they can give credit (or get permission) however, in the past they sometimes don't mention it live or cut out the pre-clip (though this isn't the case here) & then everyone slams the contestants.

[AnimusArgentis]

@werm227 You're a fucking idiot. A lack of originality due to the fact that I dislike his vocals, but the music itself is a brilliant touch? Shut the fuck up, twit. Lack of originality. ROFL. Google my username, I'm a fucking writer by trade you asstwat, that kinda begs for originality.

[werm277]

@TributeToMichaelJcks i would go more along the lines of 75% 25%

[werm277]

@AnimusArgentis WOW i am very glad yur not a fan of Chris Cornell any more. Your the Stupidest Piece of Shit on youtube. Stop trying to justfy lack of originality

[ericlord821]

Chris Cornell isn't a bad singer. Out of all the grunge artists from the Seattle scene he was probably the most talented vocalist in my opinion. He's always been known for hiswide four-octave vocal range,and powerful vocal belting technique. You guys obviously never heard him in his prime. Listen to him on Badmotorfinger and Temple of the Dog "Hunger Strike". He could hit the same note that Cook did toward the end of the song.

[AnimusArgentis]

I personally think Chris Cornell's version is terrible. And I was once a fan of his. his version of this song is brillant, but the vocals suck. I think every one got so upset cause someone on American idol did a better vocal to an already crappy cover vocal.Besides, when they intro'ed it, didn't they say "doing Chris Cornell's version of Billy Jean"? So its not like they didn't give him credit for it. its just the judges praised Cook for being brave enough to do that version. and do it better.