This rendition of Billy Jean was composed by Chris Cornell. Which is cool considering that Chris Cornell wrote "Light On" which was one of Cook's greatest hits.
I realize now that I may not have even heard this studio version before. I watched the youtube video of his actual AI performance hundreds of times, and then the tour vids of BJ. Glad I ran across this because I really love it. Love the voice and the man.
this is good just, well ofcourse the original is better, always will be no matter who makes a remix/cover.whatever you wanna call it. nobody can match the king of pop.
i don't kwon who he is (in the way of the show), but i'm sure that i love his musical resumption of billie jean (sorry for american idol's fans, but i'm french)
Better than Chris cornel and definitely better than Jackson’s version .... the Michael jackson version is really doesn’t show the meaning of the song and cornel voice is not for this song but David cook killed it
@avriljam12 This is actually Chris Cornell's cover of the song that david sung; Don't get me wrong they both sang the shit out of the song... but it's chris cornell's cover
I like that he's the only one who can alter an MJ masterpiece and make it sound amazing. But the original is just tops. But no cover artist can top David Cook's cover. How's that? >xD
Im sorry but Michael Jackson is the only one who could sing this songg. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON! :'( WE WILL MISS YOUU! HE IS THE ONLY KING OF POP! I LOVE YOUU MICHAEL!
The way he says 'kid' is just amazing. I love how he holds every note. This song was amazing when Michael sang it, but David Cook brings out the whole meaning and effect of the song. ;D
sometimes the old saying is dont fix what aint broken but sometimes u can put a twist on something to make it sound just a tad better or more emotional and that's what david cook did with billie jean.he gave it more life more feeling.still an MJ fan but love love this cover
i like this version :) this one than the version of Michael Jackson is very different and melodic, but I like it, very much and David's voice is fantastic, strong and intense
No one can sing this song better than David Cook! He deserved the AI victory a more than anyone... even though I was in the same situation as David Archuleta for quite a while. And I will say this: If you're a singer, with a band that depends on your voice, IT IS HELL ON EARTH!
when you listen to this version of the song, you realize that the lyrics are very poetic and insightful, that's how talented MJ was. Chris Cornell may have seen the power of the song and focus on the darker side of it. But it is Michael Jackson who is the legend
lool im so happy i can hit them high notes :) i really wanna sing this song in a cover on a demo ima cover linkin park,three days grace, my chemical romance and just added this song as mai bonus :D he is amazing
Actually guys, David Cook covered Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean... Yeah, in case you don't know.. Chris recorded this version first in his 2nd solo album =)
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I never realized what a sad song this is. Incredible cover. I have chills running down my spine.
It’s 2021. 12 years later and this is till the best version of Billie Jean I’ve ever heard.
Its from chris cornell
@@ryancorella7053 It’s David Cook dude
The best version is from Chris cornell
2022
i’m still salty that this version isn’t on spotify
Still the best version of Billy Jean so far. 💪
It's been 13 years since I first heard this. Anyone here in 2023?
This rendition of Billy Jean was composed by Chris Cornell. Which is cool considering that Chris Cornell wrote "Light On" which was one of Cook's greatest hits.
june 2019, who's still watching?
Nov. 2019
I am til 2020
Actually I can sing this song, david and I have the same genre.
Oct 2019
April 2020
The American Idol band during this period was seriously something else.. Teddy Campbell on drums too
It's all about the voice and his talent/performance. Perfection!
omg, only with this cover I realized what this song is talking about :)
Loved this version of Billie Jean!!! I'm sure if Michael heard it he would love it too!!! Excellent job David Cook!!!
This version emphasized the lyrics :) really great :)
rip mj = legend
One of my fav idol performance.! Murdered this song
Not since last years winner Caleb Johnson.... has there been anyone even close to this kind of talent on Idol! Where have all the David Cooks gone??
i never listened Robert cook - ut tis song made me like him - U rock david - awesome and lovelysong. Beautiful
I realize now that I may not have even heard this studio version before. I watched the youtube video of his actual AI performance hundreds of times, and then the tour vids of BJ. Glad I ran across this because I really love it. Love the voice and the man.
u rock david i really like how u sung it...amazin...
Wow, what a voice. Love this arrangement too!!
What a voice...
wow..awesome love it...David is still the best when it comes to this song
Best rendition of BJ. David cook's really well...
What a great version!!!
wow! Amazing...really really really good....great job david & luv u alwayz......
Sept. 2020 ❤️
BEST VERSION. WOW !!
GREAT VERSION of this THANK YOU!
Completely different to the original, but just as good! Love david cook
Lovin' the dark edge. ;D
amazing david!!! gush!
im beginning to like this version a lot.
I absolutely love this even if i can compare it to the original cause they are so different and unique
I love this song
Talk about turning a song into your own, R.I.P MJ but damn David did great this song
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very good song i love it but no one can beat the original
loved the lyrics
this version is much better than original , to me anyways , i loved it
ok ppl this is a tribute.... yes i kno he made this befor michael died but tht doesnt mean he cant make a tribute
Don't get me Wrong , I love MJ but this version is really Better than MJ.......!!!
Guarantee MJ approves 💯
this is good just, well ofcourse the original is better, always will be no matter who makes a remix/cover.whatever you wanna call it.
nobody can match the king of pop.
lmao...how can ppl say no to this comment....chris cornell is a legend....
This is based on Chris Cornell's version, correct?
Yes, it is announced on Idol as Cornell's version by Ryan Seacrest, David adapted it to fit the 90 seconds of the competition.
David cook youre my idol
Pa hugs nmn podian
Amazing!
amazingggg ((:
Its like what Johnny Depp is facing now
i think this verison is so much better sorry micheal but im telling the truth this is so much better
nice cover
Why is this not on Spotify !!!!!
I know right? It's there, but "page does not exist" when you click it. SO FRUSTRATING.
i don't kwon who he is (in the way of the show), but i'm sure that i love his musical resumption of billie jean
(sorry for american idol's fans, but i'm french)
Better than Chris cornel and definitely better than Jackson’s version .... the Michael jackson version is really doesn’t show the meaning of the song and cornel voice is not for this song but David cook killed it
@avriljam12 This is actually Chris Cornell's cover of the song that david sung; Don't get me wrong they both sang the shit out of the song... but it's chris cornell's cover
Why compare apples and oranges. They are both great. Deal with it sister.
I wanna the playback. Someone has ?
Where can I get a copy of this studio version? I haven't been able to download it anywhere!
2022 guys
צודקת :)
2019
Nice rock song!...but of course I prefer the original version!
puaj!
He got the cover from Chris Cornell.... He has said this
should have won american idol
Ilia malinin
that's not a cover, this is another song, Billie Jean By DAVID COOK,
stop comparing.
31 on people cant dance on the floor in a round.
I like that he's the only one who can alter an MJ masterpiece and make it sound amazing. But the original is just tops. But no cover artist can top David Cook's cover. How's that? >xD
@MegzWassup1215 cauuse david cook was sing this song
Matter of opinion...
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Please give full credit to Chris Cornell and MJ. Davic Cook hasn't added anything original to this and it's just a cover.
Im sorry but Michael Jackson is the only one who could sing this songg. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON! :'( WE WILL MISS YOUU! HE IS THE ONLY KING OF POP! I LOVE YOUU MICHAEL!
wow its sounds sad.. i like both versions, but i love michael jackson's version better ... but still aesome songgg
@MegzWassup1215 you have no idea of what you just said, i understand David is great but MJ is the greates.
Jan 2020 and it still being an amazing version. Who are listening him now?
July, 2020. Still my favorite version. 😁
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November 2020. Still listening
It's 2024 and I may absolutely say that this work on this song is awesomeness 🤩
The way he says 'kid' is just amazing. I love how he holds every note. This song was amazing when Michael sang it, but David Cook brings out the whole meaning and effect of the song. ;D
This version is a carbon copy of Chris Cornell's cover. Cook added nothing new
I agreeeeeeeeeeew
Why we don’t have this one on spotify :(
Only released during American Idol.
@@neyamaalladin4514 Again, only released on American Idol. It's not an actual single.
best version of this song I have ever heard
its good but the best version is the orignal
Didn't think someone could redo this and make it good. But David proved me wrong.
No, Cornell proved you wrong
I love Cornell his voice is so unique he's a legend unfortunately vocally David cook did better this song
Between david and chris both nailed it
Actually, Caetano Veloso had already proved that in 1986
Who else is watching this in 2018?!
I've been watching this video every year.
Me..still awesome
Was just brought to my attention last week actually!
2019
Vengo del futuro
This video has 38,060 views. I assure you that i am 37,500 of those views.
sometimes the old saying is dont fix what aint broken but sometimes u can put a twist on something to make it sound just a tad better or more emotional and that's what david cook did with billie jean.he gave it more life more feeling.still an MJ fan but love love this cover
David Cook adds a dark edge I really love.
I generally get really pissed (mostly disgusted) when people "try" to cover MJ. But this, I actually found uniquely beautiful
i like this version :) this one than the version of Michael Jackson is very different and melodic, but I like it, very much and David's voice is fantastic, strong and intense
His voice gives me goosebumps.
No one can sing this song better than David Cook! He deserved the AI victory a more than anyone... even though I was in the same situation as David Archuleta for quite a while. And I will say this: If you're a singer, with a band that depends on your voice, IT IS HELL ON EARTH!
he won American Idol two years ago...and I guess u can tell why he did after listening 2 this...
when you listen to this version of the song, you realize that the lyrics are very poetic and insightful, that's how talented MJ was. Chris Cornell may have seen the power of the song and focus on the darker side of it. But it is Michael Jackson who is the legend
Actually I'm surprised he didn't take credit for the kid in this song considering how much he liked kids
2020, who's still watching?
2020 😍
lool im so happy i can hit them high notes :) i really wanna sing this song in a cover on a demo ima cover linkin park,three days grace, my chemical romance and just added this song as mai bonus :D he is amazing
The guitar part isn't that hard, it's my voice that isn't anywhere near his. Wow
Actually guys, David Cook covered Chris Cornell's version of Billie Jean... Yeah, in case you don't know.. Chris recorded this version first in his 2nd solo album =)
I cannot believe I did not know this! Just heard Chris's version. Amazing. Damn you actually commented at a time where he was alive.
@@OuchGotHurt wow it's been 11 years!
damn he killed this song!! 😍
The best version of Billie Jean i ever heard ! Beautiful !
Its 2022 and ilia malinin just had a beautiful short skate program to this cover at the us national figure skating championship
I like MJ's version better, of course. (: all hail the King.
He is the one who started the whole fast-song-sung-slow movement. Brilliant.
i like this version better than the original
yes it was!! the USA skating team used it in their last performance!! it was amazing!!