Guide Note

David Cook performed "Day Tripper" on the March 18, 2008 episode of the hit television singing competition show American Idol, as his second song by The Beatles. It was Cook's first time using a voice box. The previous week he sang "Eleanor Rigby". "Day Tripper" was originally released on the double sided single, "We Can Work It Out".

Fast Facts

1. Performance date: March 18, 2008
2. Show: American Idol
3. Song: "Day Tripper"
4. David Cook performed it with a voice box
5. Songwriters: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
6. Originally released as a single on the B side of "We Can Work It Out"
7. Theme night: The Beatles

Randy said he loves seeing him every week. He keeps it interesting. It's like going to a David Cook performance. He didn't think it was his best performance but it was another solid look for him.

Paula said he's ready to go sell lots of records.

Simon said it wasn't as good as Cook himself thought it was. He looked a bit smug throughout and thought the use of a recorder during the performance was stupid. He said he's lost his element of surprise, that it was predictable.