American Idol Oldies 2008: Top 12 Week

Heard a song on FOX's American Idol and wondered what the original was like, who performed it first (or had the biggest hit with it), and where you can buy it? Wonder no more... if it's from the Fifties, Sixties, or Seventies, this list will tell you all you need to know. Click on the song title to hear a clip of the original version, "Purchase" to purchase the download, and "Buy the CD" to compare prices on the artist's greatest hits CD. NOTE: This list is only for the purpose of identifying oldies songs on American Idol; if what you want isn't listed here, try our Top 40 guide.

2008 (Season Seven): Top 12 Week

Theme: The Beatles (Part One)

Contestant: Syesha Mercado
Song: "Got To Get You Into My Life"
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Contestant: Chikezie Eze
Song: "She's A Woman"
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Contestant: Ramiele Malubay
Song: "In My Life"
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Contestant: Jason Castro
Song: "If I Fell"
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Contestant: Carly Smithson
Song: "Come Together"
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Contestant: David Cook
Song: "Eleanor Rigby"
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Contestant: Brooke White
Song: "Let It Be"
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Contestant: David Hernandez
Song: "I Saw Her Standing There"
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Contestant: Amanda Overmyer
Song: "You Can't Do That"
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Contestant: Michael Johns
Song: "Across The Universe"
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Contestant: Kristy Lee Cook
Song: "Eight Days A Week"
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Contestant: David Archuleta
Song: "We Can Work It Out"
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