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    Can you guess this song? "When tears are in your eyes I will dry them all."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Bridge over Troubled Water. This is one of the songs on Clay's new album.

    Where did these lyrics come from? "Over time, I've been building my castle of love."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Overjoyed. This song put Charles into the top twelve.

    Can you figure out the name of this song? "Just hold me close..."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      I Can't Make you Love Me. Sung by Kimberley Locke. Simon said that this song should be the theme song for 'American Idol'.

    Can you guess what song this is from? "Wishing there would be someone waiting home for me."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      It Might Be You. Rickey sang this on the Movie Theme Songs category. It was from the movie "Tootsie".

    What song is this? "Baby, you don't know what it's like."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      To Love Somebody. Both Josh and Clay sang this song, but in my opinion, Clay sang it much better than Josh.

    What song is this? "What do they know about this love anyway?"Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Come To My Window. This is the song Kimberly sang when she was in group one, but didn't make it to the top tweleve.

    What song does this come from? "You tell me that you're leavin', I cant believe it's true."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do. Ruben sang this. Somehow he got into the bottom three, (well actually bottom two) after singing this song.

    What song has these lyrics? "Oh, and if you're listening God, please dont make it hard to believe in the things that we see."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Home. Kimberley sang this song on the "Theme Songs from Movies" show. It is from the movie "The Wiz", a remake of the "Wizard of Oz" with an all African-American cast.

    What song are this lyrics from? "Cause losing everything feels like the..."Songs from "American Idol 2"

      Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me. Clay sang this song on the wildcard show.

    What life changing event does Clay Aiken anticipate in these lines from his ("American Idol"2) single? "This is the night when we capture forever and all our tomorrows begin. After tonight we'll never...""American Idol" Singles

      be lonely again. "This Is The Night" is the #2 song on Clay's single CD. It follows Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Water". "This Is The Night" is also included in his CD, "Measure Of A Man".

    What personal adventure does Clay Aiken foresee in these lines from his popular 2003 single, "This Is The Night"? "Hold me close to your heart. I would go with you to the end of the earth...""American Idol" Singles

      and we'll fly. Clay Aiken was a 24 year old from Raleigh, North Carolina when he entered American Idol. He previosly worked with autistic children, and individuals with other physical and mental disabilities through the "Buben-Aiken Foundation" of which he is a co-founder.

    What does Clay Aiken question, that he is holding back, in these lines from his "American Idol" hit single (of 2003)? "When the answer to all my dreams is as close as a touch away. Why am I here holding back...""American Idol" Singles

      What I"m trying to say. "This Is the Night" was written for Clay by Aldo Nova, Gary Burr, and Chris Braide. Like "A Moment Like This", it was produced by Steve Mac for Rokstone Productions. "Flying Without Wings" was produced by The Underdogs and Face; and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound Chelsea of New York.

    Can you complete these lines from Clay Aiken's hit single from the second season of "American Idol"? "If you told me that is what heaven is, well you'd be right. I've been waiting forever for this...""American Idol" Singles

      This is the night. Clay Aiken lost the title of "American Idol" to Ruben Studdard by a very narrow margin of votes that equaled one half of one percent of the total 24 million calls received.

    Ruben Studdard sings about a special dream in his 2003 hit single from the second season of "American Idol". Can you identify it? "You've got to fight for every dream. Cause who's to know which one you let go...""American Idol" Singles

      would have made you complete. "Flying Without Wings" is also included in Ruben's first full CD, "Soulful".

    Where does Ruben Studdard believe that one special thing can be found in his popular single record from "American Idol" (season 2)? "You'll find it in the strangest places. Places you never...""American Idol" Singles

      Knew it could be. Christopher Ruben Studdard was a 24 year old from Birmimgham, Alabama when he entered the "American Idol" competition that rocketed him to fame. Before "American Idol" he performed locally with bands, "Just A Few Cats", and "God's Gift".

    Ruben Studdard sang these lines from his 2003 hit single, from the second "American Idol" series. What elusive goal is he referring to? "Everybody's looking for that something. One thing that...""American Idol" Singles

      makes it all complete. "The Velvet Teddy Bear", Ruben Studdard, sang "Flying Without Wings" during the final night of competition for the second season of "American Idol" and again upon becoming the second "America Idol" in January, 2003.

    Which contestants sang "A Moment Like This" during the final competition of the first season of "American Idol" in 2002?"American Idol" Singles

      both Kelly and Justin. This song was specifically written for the "American Idol" finalists. Both Kelly, and her runner-up, Justin Guarini sang it during the final competition. Though Justin also performed a moving rendition of the song, Kelly prevailed by earning approximately 58% of the votes, to Justin's 42%.

    Fill in the missing words from Kelly Clarkson's (2002) single "A Moment Like This"? "Everything changes, but...Something so tender, I can't explain" "American Idol" Singles

      beauty remains. "A Moment Like This" is also included in Kelly's first full CD, "Thankful".

    Can you complete this lyrical statement from Kelly Clarkson's single record of the first season of "American Idol"? "For a moment like this. Some people search forever. For that one...""American Idol" Singles

      special kiss. "A Moment Like This" is actually song #2 on Kelly's single CD, along with "Before Your Love". "A Moment Like This" was written by Jorgen Elofsson and John Reid.

    Kelly Clarkson sang these lyrics in her 2002 hit single: "A moment like this. Some people wait a ..." Can you complete this line?"American Idol" Singles

      lifetime. Kelly Clarkson belted out a beautiful, teary-eyed performance of "A Moment Like This" at the end of the final "American Idol" show (of its first season), when she made entertainment history by becoming the first "American Idol" in September of 2002.

    Who was the winner of season three of "American Idol"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Fantasia Barrino. Fantasia's daughter, Zion, was born on August 8, 2001.

    Who sings "You Are Everything"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      John Stevens. John was the contraversial contestant, who everybody thought should be voted out much earlier than he actually was.

    Who sings "Me and Mrs. Jones"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      George Huff. That's right. You better watch that George Huff around your wife... you never know when he will sweep her away.

    Who sings "Dock of the Bay"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Matt Rogers. Matt was the football playing singer, who was voted out of the competition second.

    Who sings "Until You Come Back To Me"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Camile Velasco. She was fourth to be kicked out of the competition.

    What famous soul classic is sung by the top twelve contestants together?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Ain't No Mountain High Enough. On television only the top ten sang this song, but on the CD all twelve sing it.

    Who sings "Midnight Train to Georgia"?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Jasmine Trias. This song was originally sung by Gladys Knight.

    Who sings "Betcha By Golly, Wow" on the CD?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Leah Labelle. Leah was the first person booted from the top twelve.

    Who is "My Girl" sung by?"American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

      Jon Peter Lewis. Jon Peter was America's wild card choice to get through to the top twelve on season three.

    Who released Aretha Franklin's "RESPECT" on their season's soundtrack and on the "Ella Enchanted" Soundtrack?"American Idol" Songs Part 1

      Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson was never in her season's bottom two or three.

    Which "Idol" contestant released "Emotional"?"American Idol" Songs Part 1

      Diana DeGarmo. Diana DeGarmo was my prediction to come in first for the third season but she didn't win the "Idol" title. She got second place. Her debut album was "Blue Skies".

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