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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

When You Tell Me That You Love Me

By Bill Lamb, About.com

Originally featured on a Diana Ross album from the early 1990's, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" was chosen as the single for the American Idol season 4 finalists. Late last year it was also released in the UK in a version by Diana Ross and boy band Westlife. They failed in an attempt to have the Christmas #1 hit song in the UK.

Performer

Heather Cox - February 21, 2006

Songwriters

John Bettis and Albert Hammond

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Diana Ross - Track on Force Behind the Power Album (1991) (Listen)
  • American Idol Season 4 Finalists - #25 Pop (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

Everytime you touch me
I become a hero
I’ll make you safe
No matter where you are

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