American Idol 10 Elimination Song: Don't You (Forget About Me) - David Cook

Yes, I'm a fan of David Cook and I just about died when he confirmed earlier today that he recorded a cover of the Simple Minds' hit Don't You (Forget About Me) as American Idol Season 10's elimination song. Isn't that the sweetest?

Michael Johns must be incredibly annoyed! Haha. I'm kidding, of course. (trivia: Michael Johns performed this Season 7, Top 16). I actually wondered why they had David Cook record a cover instead of using a song from his upcoming album. But I guess, the entire point of doing this is not to interfere with their actual single once it drops sometime in April or May. I'm not sure if I like this as a boot song as I don't think it's poignant or schmaltzy enough for American Idol, but who cares? It's freakin' David Cook!

I just find it interesting that a two decades old song is considered relevant again! I love his phrasing and the  breath control is awesome. You have to hear the whole song to get the depth of it all. Outstanding Mr. Cook! Hopefully, this will do it's jb and get people to check your upcoming album!

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