American Idol Season 11 top 7 Round 2 performances on April 18 (april 19 in the Philippines) took inspiration from the 'Then and Now', one song tackling a Billboard #1 hit from the century (2000-2012) and another soulful song selection from the past.
American Idol 2012 Top 7 (round 2) performances - April 18 (courtesy of Americanidolnet.com)
The idol contestants chose songs of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett and Earth, Wind and Fire for the 'Then' selection and the songs of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Usher, Fantasia and Adele for the 'Now.'
Check out the American Idol 2012 Top 7 Round 2 performance videos below: