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Here's Chris Cornell's version of "Billie Jean," which I think is more rich and soulful than David Cook's. Of course, David Cook is an amateur, right?


And here's David Cook's version


And here's the original by Michael Jackson.

When one think's of 80s songs now, it usually is mostly pop or new wave. But I think the contestants did a good job of mixing it up a little on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

What did you think of 80s night? Did the Idol contestants sing your favorite songs?

What theme would you want the contestants to cover in the future? Movies, One-hit wonders....?

 

To be honest, I have not been enticed by Idol enough to watch all the time, since the first season. The only Idol winners that I actually like to listen to are Kelly and Carrie. The guy winners were flops, I think. When's the last time you heard from Studdard?

So I thought I would it give it another try with this season. I also want to be the voice of the people who don't like it much either but can't help but have to watch highlights while watching the news, or catch quick glimpses while channel surfing since there isn't much else to watch at that time on regular television. So far this is what I think: