American Idol: Jason Castro Performs "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

Jason Castro Pulls Out All the Stops and a Ukulele

Jason Castro did a Hawaiian version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", complete with a ukulele. It was really good, I'm just not sure where Jason C. fits in the pop music scene. I fear that Castro does not have the vocal ability to front a band, so maybe American Idol "unplugged"?

A unique young man indeed, Jason C. seems like he may be easily led down the wrong path in Hollywood. Maybe it's the goofy sideways grin that makes him seem slightly gullible.

Tonight Jason got back to the status he had when he covered "Hallelujah" a few weeks ago.

American Idol is all about your fan base and how you treat them. Jason has a huge Internet fan base and this may be his biggest advantage in the competition. Castro's biggest threat for a Top 4 finish at this point is Carly Smithson (with David Cook and David Archuleta far in the lead).

Here is how the judging went down:

Randy Jackson - "Dude, Jason Castro is back in the hunt! That was the hottest so far tonight. That was blazing, molten hot!"

Paula Abdul - "I was telling Simon that you have the most definitive sound, and the guitar... it was the perfect song, and I love that version of the song."

Simon Cowell - "this is that Internet version by Israel somebody isn't it... 1^st time I heard it I wasn't sure... 2^nd time, loved it... 3^rd time, fantastic!"

Jason Castro gave a really great performance tonight and easily solidified his place in the Top 7.

Here is my American Idol Top 5 and the order they will leave (I think!)

5. Carly Smithson (this will be close)
4. Jason Castro
3. Michael Johns
2. David Archuleta
Your next American Idol is - David Cook