American Idol Oldies - - Season Six Semifinals 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: Semi-Finals Week 1

Contestant: Rudy Cardenas
Song: "Free Ride" (Edgar Winter Group)
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Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" (Aretha Franklin)
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Contestant: Gina Glocksen
Song: "All By Myself" (Eric Carmen)
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Contestant: Sundance Head
Song: "Nights in White Satin" (The Moody Blues)
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Contestant: Leslie Hunt
Song: "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Aretha Franklin)
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Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar
Song: "Knocks Me Off My Feet" (Stevie Wonder)
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Contestant: Brandon Rogers
Song: "Rock with You" (Michael Jackson)
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Contestant: Nicole Tranquillo
Song: "Stay" (Chaka Khan)
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