American Idol Oldies - - Season Six Finals Week Four

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 4

Theme: American Classics

Contestant: Blake Lewis
Song: "Mack The Knife" (Bobby Darin)
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Contestant: Chris Richardson
Song: "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington)
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Contestant: Gina Glocksen
Song: "Smile" (Nat King Cole)
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Contestant: Haley Scarnato
Song: "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller)
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Contestant: Jordin Sparks
Song: "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" (Barbra Streisand)
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Contestant: LaKisha Jones
Song: "Stormy Weather" (Lena Horne)
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Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "I Got Rhythm" (Ethel Merman)
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Contestant: Phil Stacey
Song: "Night And Day" (Frank Sinatra)
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Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar
Song: "Cheek To Cheek" (Fred Astaire)
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