The judges thought that David Cook’s version of “Billie Jean” was brilliant. But, it’s nothing new! Chris Cornell did a version of the Michael Jackson hit that sounds almost identical. David Cook is a rocker dude and will probably sell millions of records like Daughtry, but is he really coming up with anything new?
Check out David’s version here. Whose version do YOU like best?
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15 responses so far ↓
1 Vee // Mar 26, 2008 at 12:22 am
Dude, they said it was Cornell’s version. :/
Pay attention.
2 Jebbica // Mar 26, 2008 at 12:25 am
Yes, we know it was Cornell’s version. We did pay attention. And I was very grateful that he actually gave the person credit this week. BUT! If he was doing Cornell’s version, he still could have spiced it up and made it his own. It was Cornell note for note.
3 justin // Mar 26, 2008 at 1:42 am
i think david hits in sooo much harder then chris
4 Heather // Mar 26, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Ahh question did you actually listen to both versions they are quite different (different music and voice style) Let me guess to busy swooning over David A. right!
5 Jebbica // Mar 26, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Oh yeah let me tell you, as a 24-year-old woman, I just can’t get me enough of a 17-year-old little baby! Sorry, but I can ASSURE you that NONE of these Idols make me “swoon”!
6 Heather // Mar 26, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Touchy, touchy!
7 joy // Mar 26, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I just listened to BOTH versions back to back. Yes…they are SIMILAR, but completely 100% FAR from note for note.
8 Delicious // Mar 26, 2008 at 9:48 pm
He did a GREAT job last night, but it was slightly oversold. It wasn’t as original as the judges made it seem.
9 patty // Mar 26, 2008 at 10:34 pm
I HAD NEVER HEARD DAVID SING “MICHAEL JACKSON’S VERSION OF “BILLIE JEAN”. I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY CHRIS AND WILL VOTE FOR HIM EVEN AFTER WATCHING THE VIDEO OF DAIVD. WOW!!!! I AM IMPRESSED BY THIS YOUNG MAN. PATTY
10 MRK // Mar 27, 2008 at 2:49 am
Definitely like Cornell the better - imo his singing is much more soulful, original and “raw”.
For me, David C. is much more clean-cut and “poppish”.
Thereby I also like Cornell’s version of Cornell’s interpretation of Billy Jean the better.
This live performance is not (quote: Simon) “… insane or amazing …”, it’s amazing AND INSANE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYo4tKBG9s
11 Nibbers // Mar 27, 2008 at 6:04 am
I am an avid Cornell fan. I think Badmotorfinger was one of the THE greatest rock albums of all time.
Having heard Cornell’s version before, David’s version still made my hair stand on end. It was absolutely fantastic.
I have never followed or even cared to watch American Idol in the past. I found it petty and boring. Yet this years contestants (namely David Cook, Brooke, and Asia’h) have kept me glued.
No David Cook did not invent the idea of covering BJ in a Rock/Blues form, but his version did differ significantly from Cornell’s, and he did give Cornell credit.
As for Simon’s comment, DC did do an amazing job. And it was dangerous. Asia’h got bumped for covering Whitney Houston while a handful of clearly less talented contestants remained. David covered one of the single biggest hits in pop music history.
It could have been insane. It was amazing.
12 Chris Cornell OK with David Cook’s Cover Of Billy Jean // Mar 29, 2008 at 1:18 pm
[...] Click Here To See Video of the Chris Cornell Version of Billy Jean [...]
13 Sil // Mar 30, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I agree with Nibbers…Cornell’s version is great…but that doesn’t detract from Cook’s. It gave me chills, the guy’s got a great voice. If I’m being honest, for all that I love Chris Cornell…I actually think Cook’s voice is better, stronger…he sings the song all the way through…I feel that Chris actually screams through some of the high parts…definitely more “Raw”…because it has to be.
14 None // Apr 7, 2008 at 9:12 am
Sorry to say but David’s singing is a lot cleaner and his tone is way better.
I AM a fan of Chris’ but it is just a fact.
If I was Chris, I would have said SH*T!!! He did better than I did!
15 Selita Nieves // Apr 16, 2008 at 3:55 pm
It is not note for note…and sorry but Cook’s version is better.
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