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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Last Dance

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This song holds a special place in pop music history. It was the first disco song to receive an Academy Award for Best Song from a Motion Picture. Donna Summer had her film debut singing the song in the movie Thank God It's Friday.

Performers

  • Brenna Gethers - February 28, 2006
  • Lakisha Jones - March 27, 2007

Songwriter

Paul Jabara

Notable Recorded Version

  • Donna Summer - #3 Pop (1978) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

Oh I need you, by me,
beside me, to guide me,
to hold me, to scold me,
'cause when I'm bad
I'm so, so bad

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