“American Idol” victor Kris Allen always had a way with a cover. For his first official single, he’s put his stamp on “Live Like We’re Dying,” a lush slice of pop from Ireland’s The Script (an impressive band who I caught opening for McCartney this summer at Citi Field).

This time, though, Allen didn’t take many liberties with the original, right down to the Dylan-ish bridge.

What do you think? Will it be a hit (it goes to radio tomorrow) or will Allen be this season’s Blake Lewis, albeit with a bigger paycheck and less goofy hair?