Guide Note
American Idol contestant Michael Johns performed the song "Don't You Forget About Me" on the March 4, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition.
Fast Facts
- Performance date: March 4, 2008
- Show: American Idol
- Network: FOX
- Season: 7
- Song: "Don't You Forget About Me"
- Original artist: Simple Minds
- Songwriters: Keith Forsey, Steve Schiff
- Written for: The Breakfast Club movie
- Original album: The Breakfast Club
- Original release date: April 8, 1985
- Theme night: 1980s
Judges' Comments
- Randy: "I love that the Aussie boy goes home for 1980s and brings it with a Michael Hutchence vibe." (Please note, Michael Hutchence is the lead singer of INXS, and Jackson mistakenly implied credit to him for the song. It was performed by Simple Minds)
- Paula: "I am so glad that you are the type of artist who is really defining you you are. You picked a perfect song, and I like that you use your strength in your low range."
- Simon: "I liked it, I didn't love it. I still think that you are a huge talent, but haven't quite connected with the right song yet. I really like you and think you are going to do really well in the competition."
