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- Performance date: April 8, 2008
- Show: American Idol
- Network: FOX
- Song: "Over The Rainbow"
- Original artist: Judy Garland
- Songwriter: E.Y. Harburg
- Originally released on The Wizard of Oz
- Original release date: 1939
- Theme night: Inspirational songs
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American Idol contestant Jason Castro performed the song "Over The Rainbow" on the April 8, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. He strayed from the Judy Garland version and sang the Israel Kamakawiwo arrangement. He also played the ukulele as an accompaniment.
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Judges' Comments
- Randy: "I tell you what, dude, Jason Castro is back in the hunt. That was blazing molten hot."
- Paula: "You have the most definitive sound. That is such a great thing, it was the perfect song and I love that version. Great job."
- Simon: "The first time I heard that version of the song I wasn't sure about it. The second time, liked it. The third time, fantastic (while pointing at Castro)."
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Jason Castro Somewhere Over the Rainbow Questions
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What effect will it have on Cuba when Fidel Castro dies? 4 AnswersVery little. It appears that Raul is going to continue the course his brother set forth at the time of the revolution. In fact, he's already been running the co... read more -
What is your favorite version of (Somewhere) Over the Rainbow? 6 AnswersConnie Talbot is brilliant!! read more -
Is Michael Castro a better singer than his brother Jason Castro? 3 AnswersI like Michael better. His voice sounds fresher and just more pleasant. He sounds particularly nice in the song My Boy in his myspace http://www.myspace.com/m... read more
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