American Idol Oldies - - Season Six Finals Week One

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, the original artist's name to see their profile, or "Buy it!" to compare prices on its CD. NOTE: This list is only for the purpose of identifying oldies songs on American Idol; if what you see isn't listed here, try our Top 40 guide.

Season 6: Finals Week 1

Theme: Diana Ross songs

Contestant: Blake Lewis
Song: "You Keep Me Hanging On" (The Supremes)
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Contestant: Brandon Rogers
Song: "You Can't Hurry Love" (The Supremes)
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Contestant: Chris Richardson
Song: "The Boss" (Diana Ross)
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Contestant: Chris Sligh
Song: "Endless Love" (Diana Ross/Lionel Richie)
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Contestant: Gina Glocksen
Song: "Love Child" (Diana Ross and the Supremes)
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Contestant: Haley Scarnato
Song: "Missing You" (Diana Ross)
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Contestant: Jordin Sparks
Song: "If We Hold On Together" (Diana Ross)
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Contestant: LaKisha Jones
Song: "God Bless The Child" (originally by Billie Holiday; also recorded by Diana Ross)
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Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "Home" (Diana Ross)
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Contestant: Phil Stacey
Song: "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" (The Supremes/The Temptations)
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Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar
Song: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (Originally done by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell; also recorded by Diana Ross)
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Contestant: Stephanie Edwards
Song: "Love Hangover" (Diana Ross)
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