American Idol Oldies -- Season Six Semifinals 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: Semi-Finals Week 2

Contestant: Jared Cotter
Song: "Let's Get It On" (Marvin Gaye)
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Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "My Funny Valentine" (Chet Baker)
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Contestant: Jason "Sundance" Head
Song: "Mustang Sally" (Wilson Pickett)
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Contestant: Leslie Hunt
Song: "Feeling Good" (Nina Simone)
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Contestant: LaKisha Jones
Song: "Midnight Train to Georgia" (Gladys Knight and the Pips)
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Contestant: Sanjaya Malakar
Song: "Steppin' Out With My Baby" (Tony Bennett)
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Contestant: Nicholas "Nick" Pedro
Song: "Fever" (Peggy Lee)
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Contestant: Antonio Javier "A.J." Tabaldo
Song: "Feeling Good" (Nina Simone)
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