American Idol 11 Top 7 Redux - Now & Then - Song Suggestions
This week, American Idol's Top 7 take on two themes. First, they must select a Billboard #1 song from 2000 to today. Then, they must reach even further back in history and choose a "soul" song. I've hit up my Spotify playlists to compile a list of selections I think the contestants should do.
Let me say, this wasn't an easy task. Most of these kids are going to have a tough time with soul. Joshua and Elise will have an easier go at it. Here are my song choices:
Billboard #1 Song Picks
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day
"Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
"Love Song" by Sara Bareillis
"Hey there Delilah" by Plain White Ts
Soul Picks
"For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder
"A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway
Billboard Picks
"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall
"You Were Meant for Me" by Jewel
"Sober" by Pink (I know it didn't reach #1, but how awesome would this be?)
"If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
Soul Picks
"Bring it on Home to Me" by Sam Cooke
"Son of a Preacher Man" by Aretha Franklin
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by Ben E. King
Billboard #1 Picks
"A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton
"Complicated" by Avril Lavigne
"Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson
Soul Picks
"Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers
"Papa was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations
Billboard #1 Picks
"Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie
"Apologize" by Timbaland
"Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis
"Umbrella" by Rihanna
Soul Picks
"When I Fall in Love" by Nat King Cole
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye
Billboard #1 Picks
"Smooth" by Santana
"Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty
"Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon
Soul Picks
"Don't Pull Your Love" by Sam & Dave
"Hey Jude" by Wilson Pickett
"Love and Happiness" by Al Green
Billboard #1 Picks
"Let Me Love You" by Mario
"U Remind Me" by Usher
"So Sick" by Ne-Yo
Soul Picks
"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
"Reach Out, I'll Be There" by the Four Tops
Billboard #1 Picks
"Breathe" by Faith Hill
"Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts
"I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack
Soul Picks
"Cryin' Time" by Ray Charles
"Purple Rain" by Etta James
What are your choices for these contestants?
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