American Idol Oldies - - Season Six Finals Week Two

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 2

Theme: British Invasion songs

Contestant: Blake Lewis
Song: "Time Of The Season" (The Zombies)
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Contestant: Chris Richardson
Song: "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" (Gerry and the Pacemakers)
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Contestant: Chris Sligh
Song: "She's Not There" (The Zombies)
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Contestant: Gina Glocksen
Song: "Paint It, Black" (The Rolling Stones)
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Contestant: Haley Scarnato
Song: "Tell Him" (The Exciters)
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Contestant: Jordin Sparks
Song: "I (Who Have Nothing)" (Tom Jones)
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Contestant: LaKisha Jones
Song: "Diamonds Are Forever" (Shirley Bassey)
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Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "As Long As He Needs Me" (Shirley Bassey)
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Contestant: Phil Stacey
Song: "Tobacco Road" (The Nashville Teens)
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Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar
Song: "You Really Got Me" (The Kinks)
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Contestant: Stephanie Edwards
Song: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (Dusty Springfield)
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