I thought this was a really good performance and an awesome modified arrangement of Chris Cornell (as mentioned by Ryan Seacrest).

David Cook auditions for American Idol 7 with the Bon Jovi classic, “Livin’ On A Prayer”.

David Cook performs “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey on American Idol Top 7, “Mariah Carey Week”.

Randy: “I think more than anyone on the show right now you’re ready to make an album. I thought that was the most brilliant performance yet.”

Paula: “That song could be in a movie soundtrack right now. You’re it.”

Simon: “It was like something coming out of karaoke hell into a breath of fresh air. That was original, daring, stood out by a mile and this is the sign of a great potential artist.”

The Editor-in-Chief of The World Almanac and Books of Facts, C. Alan Joyce, discusses the reason behind placing David Cook on the cover of the 2009 edition.

David Cook - Light On
Dir. Wayne Isham
RCA Records / 19 Entertainment (c) 2008