Jason Castro- top 8 performance "somewhere over the raindow" 

It's 2023, still my favorite performance ever!

Years later...he should have won. Still love Jason Castro!!!

Jason proved to the judges and naysayers what a magical special performer he is. His voice is so pure, his tone so warm and his falsetto amazing. That performance had tears streaming down my face. So moved I was.

One of my favorite years watching Idol!

I really love his opening comment for this song. It made the song extra special.

Truely inspirational..... Jason is an artist. Brilliant.............

As time go on, I find myself constantly searching for this video. 💙💕

I met him at a Rob Thomas concert last week in St. Paul Minnesota! We were in the front row and he was sitting right behind us!

Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole version of this song is beautiful and Jason Castro is a genius for picking it. Hope he goes all the way

Love this guy! What a special spirit he has - it's the light of God shining thru. His humility is such a dramatic contrast to the cockiness/defensiveness of some others on the show! I hope he continues to do well.

Super super Song, selten dass das Original nicht so gut ist wie es hier der Fall ist.

O my God I'm speechless. He's absolutely fantastic, gorgeous and extremely talented. I fell in love with him singing this song.

OMG absolutely killed thissong isreal would be proud:) love it 4 eva xx

G R E A T____V O I C E ! ! !

This guy has one of the best voices I have ever heard in my life, he is up there with Sting, Cash & Mrs.Jones. Keep going buddy.

Amazing performance of Jason Castro ...

I've watched this performance like a 100 times and it still give me the chills...

I was perhaps 17 years old when I saw his performance. His performace won that week. From then on whenever I hear this song I always remember jason castro.

looks AND talent! KICKASS PERFORMANCE, I LOVED IT! and God, he's GORGEOUS!

Jason. You are an awesome dude . You sing to peoples hearts. Keep going my friend. And may God bless you !!!!!

Just beautiful - one of my favorites - love his voice. Jason's Crazy and hallelujah are fantastic too.

Best of the night. That was special.

I was literally obsessed with him. He's so talented. ♡

One of the Best Idol Performances Ever !!!!

Simply great!! One of the best all time!

the perfect word for that performance. Breathtaking is right

I feel pretty much the same way, of all the contestants Jason is one of the most memorable.

Its a nice departure from the original. Gives it a kind of a happy/inspirational tone. For a more emotional/ tear-bringing rendition, you can't beat Eva Cassidy's version. Absolutely beautiful. Still tears me up

Not only was this my favorite performance all season, but the orchestral arrangement is absolutely beautiful

watching in 2019 still get chills! the performance and the criticisms!!!! wow just wow!

You have a beautiful, soothing voice. Love ya. Keep singing and playing!

oh dear he is absolutely adorable...:)

love jason castro! :) the way he sang in this performance was magical. :)

Yes, he is just "FANTASTIC"!!!

very good!! congratulations!! =D i love this music.

I'm never going to forget this performance! Gosh I miss Jason Castro and the old American Idol so much. Hopefully the show can begin redeeming itself now. I'd hate to see it go

and i'm watching this again on Dec 2nd 2015, your fan and always

It was just as good when I saw him in concert (Welcome Home Jason Castro). He is the definition of 'amazing' ♥

him and his little ukulele crack me up. he ws hella good :D

his voice makes me cry whenever i hear it live.... =[ it's just so... beautiful...

I love Jason, he is beautiful and has a beauiful voice !

his interview was the best as well..he is so genuine and nice

Best performance ever on idol!!!!!!!

Love this song Jason Castro taught me to dream big dreams I love this song.

December 2019 and still absolutely love this performance !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩🤩

One of my favorites. You sing beautiful

I LOVE JASON CASTRO

he makes me fall in love with him more and more...every thing about him is so perfect.... i'm so in love! and this is my fav performance from him so far...even though i love all of his performance this is my fav....

I remember using everyone's phone in my house to vote for him, lol.

so nice thank you for the post from Earl

That was BLAZING MOLTEN HOT!

aw one of his best, i voted for him everytime lol.

i love to hear jason,he rock's.

AWESOME!!!!

i agree why do they hate this guy,i mean his so amazing why would they hate him?? Im you biggest fan jason castro

I absolutely love this version of this song. It washes any rough spots away for a while and makes you smile.

Love Jason Castro

Awesome Awesome Awesome^^

i think this was the best idol performance of all times!

My favorite cover by him!

I still listen to your songs Jason, love all your cover of the songs you did on AI.

I love his voice

Awesome job!! xo

OMG! That's freakin' awesome

I JUST HAAAAAD TO FIND THIS SONG AFTER I HEARd ITON A RANDOM NIGHT OF watching American idol...HE IS SO FUKING AMAZING!!! i mean seriously...its just SO amazing that a guy can sing that high! and sexy!

:) hes my fave singer!

NAILED IT

I saw him perform last Thursday. it was amazing

he always gives me chills

Well said.

he was my first concert and I still am so thankful for that 🥺❤️

that was beautiful i loved it i hope he wins!!!!!!! :)

my favorite!

is very beautifull *-*

Braddah Iz would be so proud! I love this!

I can't believe simon "by Israel somebody, first time i wasn't sure about it.." israel kamakawiwo'ole definitely sings the best version of this song! But Jason.. omg my heart just melted

He's a beautiful person

i dont know if jason its a beautifull person but, shure he haves talent and theres something on hes eyes thats mekes you enjoy her performance,that is wen you sign from the heart,you project the confidence and the sound of the voice makes you feel it, im from mexico,my name is israel moreno

Love jason castro..he my second favorite singer this year...David Cook was my pick to win..but if Jason would of won, I would of been just as happy...

i heard this song from 50 first dates!!i love jason, this performance gave me chills!!!

Totally agree with you.

this is my favorite idol performance ever! i have watched every season..

love him. wish the old video was still available. that would show everyone just how popular this version of his actually was. this and hallelujah are definitely 2 of my all time fav performances on Idol

Awe(: he's adorableee(: haha

Makes me tear up (:

This is the only performance that sticks in my mind when I think of American Idol. Tonight, I was looking for a movie to watch and when I saw Jason Castro's name in the description...The Perfect Summer, I was very excited to see that it was him!!! I'm so happy that he is acting and singing too!

Great!!!

my favorite song he sang throught the whole competion

best season of AI ever!

my dog perks up whenever he hears this.

i love it it awesome

best idols performance ever

Wow.... His voice is very attractive. :)

magical

i loveeeeeeee himm!!!!

this video is realli beatiful

he has beautiful eyes

great !

ahhhhhhh me encanta... es lindisiimo

Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high And the dreams that you dreamed of Once in a lullaby i Somewhere over the rainbow Blue brds fly & the dreams tht you dreamed of Dreams really do come true ohoh Someday I'll wish upon a star Wake up whre the clouds are far behind meeh Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top thats whre you'll find me oh Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly And the dream that you dare to,dream really do come true