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 3
Contestant:
Jared Cotter
Song:
"If You Really Love Me" (
Stevie Wonder)
buy it!
Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song: "I'm A Woman" (Peggy Lee)
buy it!
Contestant: Stephanie Edwards
Song: "Sweet Thing" (Chaka Khan)
buy it!
Contestant: Brandon Rogers
Song: "I Just Want to Celebrate" (Rare Earth)
buy it!
