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.
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."
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Fast Facts
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Performance date
March 4, 2008
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Show
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Network
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Season
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Song
"Don't You Forget About Me"
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Original artist
Simple Minds
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Songwriters
Keith Forsey, Steve Schiff
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Written for
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Original album
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Original release date
April 8, 1985
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Theme night
