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 Lacey Brown.
Early Songs
- Audition - "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland
- First Hollywood Week Solo - "The First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes
- Hollywood Week Group - "Get Ready" by the Temptations
- Second Hollywood Week Solo - "Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"Landslide" - February 23, 2010
Written by Stevie Nicks
The song "Landslide" was first released as a recording on Fleetwood Mac's self-titled 1975 breakthrough album. It has been a live favorite with the band's fans ever since. Stevie Nicks says she wrote the song while at a crossroads trying to decide whether to return to school or continue performing with her then musical partner Lindsey Buckingham. The pair later joined the group Fleetwood Mac. The Dixie Chicks reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with their 2002 recording of "Landslide."
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"Kiss Me" - March 3, 2010
Written by Matt Slocum
The pop band Sixpence None the Richer released their third album, a self-titled collection, in 1997, but it was not until "Kiss Me" was included on the soundtrack for the film She's All That that the band's fortunes took off. The song was also included in the TV series Dawson's Creek and eventually went to #2 on the pop singles chart.
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"The Story" - March 9, 2010
Written by Brandi Carlile
"The Story" is the title song for folk pop singer Brandi Carlile's second album released in 2007. It was included on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. The song has been used extensively in television advertising.
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"Ruby Tuesday" - March 16, 2010
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Released in 1967, "Ruby Tuesday" became the fourth #1 single in the US by the Rolling Stones in just over 18 months. Keith Richards has stated that the song is about a groupie. Melanie recorded a cover of the song that was a top 10 hit in the UK.
