Cornell flattered by “Idol” shout-out
Chris Cornell says he’s surprised but flattered that “American Idol” contestant David Cook performed a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” last week on the show, in what was nearly a note-for-note version of Cornell’s own interpretation.
Interest has since spiked in the Cornell cover, a drastically stripped-down take on the song that appeared on his 2007 solo album “Carry On.” The track is currently No. 12 on iTunes’ Top Alternative chart.
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