• American Idol contestant David Cook performed the song "Always Be My Baby" on the April 15, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. His brother Adam Cook was in attendance.

    1. Performance date: April 15, 2008
    2. Show: American Idol
    3. Network: FOX
    4. Season: 7
    5. Song: "Always Be My Baby"
    6. Original artist: Mariah Carey
    7. Songwriters: Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal
    8. Original album: Daydream
    9. Original release date: March 19, 1996
    10. Theme night: Mariah Carey

  • Judges' Comments

    • Randy: "Dude, I think more than anyone else on the show right now you are ready to make an album. I've never stood up yet this season, but I will now."
    • Paula: "That's awesome. That song could be on a movie soundtrack. You're it. You've got the whole package."
    • Simon: "David it was like of coming out of karaoke hell and into a breath of fresh air. That was original, it was daring and it stood out by a mile. This is the sign of a great potential artist, someone who takes risks."

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