American Idol fans frequently want to know more details about the songs they hear their favorite contestants perform on the show. Check out the details on songs performed during elimination rounds by Katie Stevens.
Early Songs
- Audition - "At Last" by Etta James
- First Hollywood Week Solo - "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder
- Hollywood Week Group - "No One" by Alicia Keys
- Second Hollywood Week Solo - "Chasing Pavements" by Adele
"Feeling Good" - February 23, 2010
Written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse
"Feeling Good" was originally written for the 1965 Broadway musical The Smell of the Greasepaint - The Roar of the Crowd. It has since been recorded by a wide variety of artists, but the enigmatic, smoky version by Nina Simone is often considered the definitive version.
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"Put Your Records On" - March 3, 2010
Written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou
"Put Your Records On" was the song that introduced much of the world to Corinne Bailey Rae. It climbed to #2 on the UK pop singles chart in 2006. It was nominated for Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The opening lyrics reference the Bob Marley classic "Three Little Birds."
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"Breakaway" - March 9, 2010
Written by Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate, and Matthew Gerrard
"Breakaway" was originally recorded and released by Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Later it became the title track for the album Breakaway which hit stores in November 2004. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent a record twenty consecutive weeks at #1 on the adult contemporary chart.
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"Wild Horses" - March 16, 2010
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Released as the second single from the album Sticky Fingers, "Wild Horses" only reached #28 on the US pop singles chart but has become a favorite with fans. It was not released as a single in the UK. Susan Boyle released a notable cover version of "Wild Horses" in 2009.
"Big Girls Don't Cry" - March 23, 2010
Written by Stacy Ferguson and Toby Gad
"Big Girls Don't Cry" was the fourth single released from Fergie's debut solo album The Dutchess. It reached #1 on the pop singles chart and sold more than three million download copies making it one of the biggest hits of 2007. Fergie received a Best Female Pop Vocal Grammy Award nomination for "Big Girls Don't Cry."
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"Chain of Fools" - March 30, 2010
Written by Don Covay
"Chain of Fools" was Aretha Franklin's fifth top 10 pop hit released in 1967. It won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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