Ina shcoker and almost a backlash against the way the judges, Simon, Paula and Randy almost gave the idol crown to David Archulletta, the fans voted overwhelmingly for David Cook. Cook perfroming Billie Jean earlier in the competition. A rendition inspired by Chris Cornel's version.
The side show included songs from runners-up including Syesha Mercado, who dueted with Seal on his song "Waiting for You," and a solo on "Hallelujah" by dreadlocked Jason Castro.... Cook sang with ZZ Top, Archuleta with OneRepublic, Bryan Adams with the top six male singers and Brooke White with Graham Nash.
"Brooke looks so much better than Crosby," Nash quipped backstage, referring to bandmate David Crosby.
The 2008 Final is over. The judges clearly want David Archeletta. Although at best he is a theatrical singer. David Cook was given two crappy songs to sing and made an amazing rendition of The World I know.
