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David Cook Records New Farewell Song for American Idol

03/04/2011
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RCA sent over word that Season 7 American Idol winner David Cook has recorded the farewell song for the 10th season of American Idol.

The song, chosen by American Idol creator and Executive Producer Simon Fuller, is a remake of Simple Minds 1985 smash "Don't You (Forget About Me)" will air each week as contestants are eliminated.

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" will be made available starting on today for free on DavidCookOfficial.com for those who preorder David's forthcoming album.

It also will be available for sale via iTunes and other digital providers on March 8th.

David Cook has been busy in the studio working on his sophomore album with producer Matt Serletic (Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul) which will be released by 19 Recordings/RCA Records later this year.

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