I like Jason René singing this song. It sounds like a love song. It doesn't have to be a girl's song. Simon was wrong. Simon was projecting when he said it sounded like a forced wedding song. Simon cant always be right, folks.
Just occurred to me that this arrangement is similar to Barry Manilow's version. Very different from the musical arrangement (I always did think this arrangement stripped away a lot of the angst of the musical version), but it has its own merits (sounds smooth as silk!). Never realized that Jason really did go for some high notes near the end of this recording.
Barbra Streisand is my favorite singer, and next to her, your interpretation of this song comes really close. To Sir Andrew Webber Lloyd, even if Jason doesn't know that this song was sung by an old Cat, he sings this well, and this bloke with dreads can sing very, very well!!!
he could sing me to sleep anytime... and yep ,i would have enjoyed being his nurse in the hospital !! I would have made sure he got great care, I am sure his nurses and staff did an excellent job !! lucky them !!
cool, dawg. since you can see everything and seem to know so much about jason's personal life, maybe you can enlighten everyone as to when he'll be getting a cd out?? not trying to waste your time, I for real want to know. seriously, his fans want to know.
that would be awesome!! even jason doesn't know exactly when his cd is coming out (he says in his vlogs sometime in the spring, i think) but maybe you could get the low down and inform all his fans. i'm done yanking your chain now.
and how do you know he gave up on his church?? there's video of him there as recently as Christmas 08. and, if he doesn't go there anymore, i guess it's his business. it's probably better to leave his personal and spiritual life to him and God.
cuz uhh i use to go to that church and when i moved people told me he wouldnt have anything to do with the church so thank you very much for wasting my time
I could care less if Jason knew a cat was singing this. I love it that he actually admitted it and kinda knocked old ALW off his perch for a minute. Jason sang this beautifully.
I saw Cats....she was good but his version has way more soul. We hear singers like the ones that perform it in Cats all the time. We rarely get to hear it sung like this, with so much soul. Who in the h... cares if he knew a cat was singing it or not. BTW..for you purists, I saw it on and off Broadway.
OMG I totally disagree with eldiran2. Jason sings this with SO much depth and feeling. The context in-which the song was written is totaly irrelevent. Jason brings so much passion to the lyrics, without staying within the guidelines of the muscial. I believe that is true talent. Every artist must put his personal mark on any one else's music that he sings. Jason took this song and made it his own, singing from the depths only known to him. I love this version more than the original.
This studio version is certainly an improvement on his Idol version, which he really botched up (as the judges agreed; his was the beginning of his fall)...BUT, though he sings it well here, he is totally wrong for the song: it is narrated by an aging person (actually an old pussy cat!), remembering sadly their glory days. Jason's too young and naive for its depths.
when i first heard him sing this song on idol, i started to cry. his powerful voice, his sensative style, he is just simply amazing, and nothing less in this song. and i loved what andrew lloyd webber said about him, 'i never thought a man in dread-locks would be singing this song!' :)
This song is perfect for him. No matter what happens to him from here on out Idol is a part of his history that is triumphant and he can look back on it 30 years from now and be proud of his hard work and how he touched people.
Jason is the best-looking guy on the planet (imo) and this is THE most beautiful version of this song ever. I listened to it about 50 times in a row the night I got it from iTunes.
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Jason sucked on stage i really hated him up there always hiding behind his gutair. but this is really good! i like this!!! still cant believe he out lassted carly!!!! but this is a good song.
his studio versions sound 1 million times better than on the stage.if he sang like this on stage he would have to win.but it is not the same. iguess in the grand scheme of things it matters not cause. we will mostly listen to cds eh!
The first time I heard this I didn't love it (I knew that a cat was singing it lol) but the second time I heard it I fell in love with it's Jason vib and NOW I love.
I was listening to this and it brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing how he sings it like he's pouring his heart and soul into it but hasn't got a care in the world at the same time. The judges are deaf. They haven't got an idea about what a true musician is. The Davids are getting too boring.
CAN'T GET ENOUGH of this cutie......He is the winner in my book...Competition over.... I listen and look and him daily....Absolutly BEAUTIFUL.... i can't wait for this to be over so he can release a cd and do his thing...I'm getting tired of the judges picking at him......LOVE LOVE LOVE him....
I agree with you chulupa. The judges were just horrible to him last night. I don't think they can break his spirit though. I love listening to him too. I will buy his CD.
this is so amazing, i can't stop playing it! i honestly think he should win. he's so different and unique in his own way. his voice is so authentic and you can never get sick of him.
lol, me too..I have all of his performances/studio versions on a playlist and I haven't gotten tired of any of his songs yet. I can't get enough! I can't wait to see what he does this week..I'm excited!
I felt sad and sorry for him when I saw the show video on here. THEN I take the chance of listening to this. Truly beautiful. Such feeling and heart he puts into this song. I doubt he'll win it, but I hope he continues developing his voice as a ballad singer!
WOW..another AMAZING studio version from Jason..no surprise there! :D The tone and softness of his voice give me chills..I could listen to him all day long..and I usually do LOL. This is amazing..Jason is amazing
I honestly loved this. I didn't even know who he was until I heard this song.
TheMarieTowns 4 months ago
this is beautiful
MJJEDFRIEND 5 months ago
Is an angel.
marthacp 8 months ago
Jason Castro should have alteast got 2 the final 2. He was awesome!
lpslpsgo 10 months ago
oh calms me down love it!
wm3supporter 1 year ago
I like Jason René singing this song. It sounds like a love song. It doesn't have to be a girl's song. Simon was wrong. Simon was projecting when he said it sounded like a forced wedding song. Simon cant always be right, folks.
I like it. I'm right.
MyFairMidNight 1 year ago
What a voice!!
lau7783 1 year ago
É a versão mais bonita que já ouvi. Cheia de emoção e sentimento. Parabéns!
dsh315 1 year ago
@ramera2317 They're scary! They can claw your face to pieces! LOL And the musical just drove me insane but that's my opinion.
luvdontthinkso11 1 year ago
he's fuckin hot and his version of this almost makes me cry everytime.
thehollister2690 1 year ago
he so fucking gorgeous.
PenisAtTheDisc0 1 year ago
@PenisAtTheDisc0 lol!!!! hello, there xD
kevinmchalesgleek 1 year ago
@kevinmchalesgleek lol!!! heyyy thereeee. ;D
PenisAtTheDisc0 1 year ago
this song is so b-e-a-utiful! and with jason's silky voice, it's even better!!! <33
kevinmchalesgleek 1 year ago
I really like this version.
mariya259 1 year ago
Best version! I love it!
lau7783 1 year ago
Just occurred to me that this arrangement is similar to Barry Manilow's version. Very different from the musical arrangement (I always did think this arrangement stripped away a lot of the angst of the musical version), but it has its own merits (sounds smooth as silk!). Never realized that Jason really did go for some high notes near the end of this recording.
phantomglare 1 year ago
his voice is so beautiful and soothing.
0blondesurfer09 2 years ago 8
I think almost every girl loves him, because he is a very good-looking young man . :P
LearnMeHowToFly 2 years ago 5
Barbra Streisand is my favorite singer, and next to her, your interpretation of this song comes really close. To Sir Andrew Webber Lloyd, even if Jason doesn't know that this song was sung by an old Cat, he sings this well, and this bloke with dreads can sing very, very well!!!
fjeffreyo 2 years ago 4
this is my alltime favorite song and his version makes it even better!!!
<33 jason!!
DancingInTheRain331 2 years ago 7
UGH.
he should of won.
how did D'ARCHIE COME IN SECOND AND JASON THIRD? >:[
0blondesurfer09 2 years ago
I agree. He TOTALLY should have won!!
thehersheylover 2 years ago
Where can I get this on my iPod LEGALLY?
Gah, I love him, I miss his season of Idol... This season was lame!
such a pretty voice!
Mishys2Cute 2 years ago
that was the bestttt by far season of idol ever
Tyronerose 2 years ago
he had a cold the day he performed this... thats why this owns compared to it...
dr8ken 2 years ago
he could sing me to sleep anytime... and yep ,i would have enjoyed being his nurse in the hospital !! I would have made sure he got great care, I am sure his nurses and staff did an excellent job !! lucky them !!
hipmemphischick 2 years ago
gahh.
i love him he is flawless<3<3<3
ADOREJasonCastro 2 years ago
me too!
soccergladiator5 2 years ago
It's a year later and I still don't get why everyone hated this performance. I thought it was emotional and haunting.
pomptonqueen 2 years ago 35
i didn' even get to see it! :(
soccergladiator5 2 years ago
hes so cute. he sounds amazing singing this it makes me emotionallll
thehollister2690 2 years ago 3
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i hate his last name.
castrosux94 2 years ago
I LUV THIS SONG (n cats) N i ALSO LUV jASON!!!!!!!!!!!!<3333333
XtremePlaying007 2 years ago
I LOVE CASTRO!! He is just so damn amazing. His voice is so damn beautiful
franinconverse 2 years ago 4
Beautiful pitch and tone even with the cold he had that week.
calajami 2 years ago 20
it wasn't just a cold. i think he had pnemonia, he was in the hospital and everything
soccergladiator5 2 years ago
hahahahaa this makes me laugh every time i hear it!!
chelseaarocks 2 years ago
why?
raespike 2 years ago
A-MA-ZING
spanishprincess1234 2 years ago
Oh my gosh he is soooo fine!!!!
nezzyphe 2 years ago
I still think he should of came in second..not stupid Archuleta...*grumbles*
darkraven2116 2 years ago 4
FINALLY SOMEONE AGREEEES WITH ME.
lilyandsarah 2 years ago
i love him so much and i miss him i wish his brother mike made it threw this season
SHMH123 2 years ago
i loved him so much<3
soccergen12 2 years ago 3
oh so good voice. i love it. mahal na kita from philippines mwahhh.
lozt24angel 2 years ago
i just looove it :)
louichii 3 years ago
this is great, i miss him!
AmIevenhere 3 years ago 2
beautiful voice and beautiful song.... i love it
nemu85 3 years ago 4
I HATE CATS! But I L♥VE this
luvdontthinkso11 3 years ago
i remember the judges said they didn't like this, i don't get them. this was amazing, so smooth. LOVE :)
ForzaMilan05 3 years ago
cool, dawg. since you can see everything and seem to know so much about jason's personal life, maybe you can enlighten everyone as to when he'll be getting a cd out?? not trying to waste your time, I for real want to know. seriously, his fans want to know.
canadaykid 3 years ago
lol next time i go ill ask him for ya lol if he is there if u want
bdawg5415 3 years ago
that would be awesome!! even jason doesn't know exactly when his cd is coming out (he says in his vlogs sometime in the spring, i think) but maybe you could get the low down and inform all his fans. i'm done yanking your chain now.
canadaykid 3 years ago 2
sad thing is the church he went to he gave up on cuz he thought he was to good for the others so this proves fame does corrupt the mind
bdawg5415 3 years ago
and how do you know he gave up on his church?? there's video of him there as recently as Christmas 08. and, if he doesn't go there anymore, i guess it's his business. it's probably better to leave his personal and spiritual life to him and God.
canadaykid 3 years ago
cuz uhh i use to go to that church and when i moved people told me he wouldnt have anything to do with the church so thank you very much for wasting my time
bdawg5415 3 years ago
I see, bdawg. So you got second hand information from "people" and on down the line it goes. Got it.
canadaykid 3 years ago
dude i vist the church all the time too i see it in real life real time real everything so thank you for wasting my time again!!!!!
bdawg5415 3 years ago
oh, (SIGH) love Love LOVE IT!!!! i'm so in love with his voice<3
nanciluvr 3 years ago 2
Great interpretation. Jason's passion and emotion fit the lyrics perfectly. Love it. My favorite version.
794JC 3 years ago 2
ok like tha song but yuck him
Dankarocks5 3 years ago
I could care less if Jason knew a cat was singing this. I love it that he actually admitted it and kinda knocked old ALW off his perch for a minute. Jason sang this beautifully.
canadaykid 3 years ago
i love thissss i wanna fucking download it somewhere i cant find it anywhere!
thehollister2690 3 years ago
you can, on limewire
bemoua 3 years ago
i looked for it for like three hours...all limewire gives me is bogus files..
jestervlader 3 years ago
really? did you put in studio version??
i found all his studio versions!
CMOUAROX 3 years ago
I saw Cats....she was good but his version has way more soul. We hear singers like the ones that perform it in Cats all the time. We rarely get to hear it sung like this, with so much soul. Who in the h... cares if he knew a cat was singing it or not. BTW..for you purists, I saw it on and off Broadway.
lmyrna 3 years ago
i wanna dedicate this to my angel,my only, my love......i LOVE you AMOS!!!!!
bellaswancullen4 3 years ago
this is amazing iloved his singing
greekluver95 3 years ago
this version its soo pretty
its a shame her doesnt put an album out he has a great voice
and his eyes are ahh mazing
RoxasLight2 3 years ago
he's making an album and i think it's going to be released in the winter or spring.
ohaysuphanzzz 3 years ago
Went to school with him great person and hasnt changed a bit.....ROWLETT EAGLES 04!!!!
solrac0492 3 years ago
i saw the play cats (this song memorys is from cats) and THIS version is better lol
Pistachio557 3 years ago
wow this version is breath taking...close your eyes and listen to his tone. its beautiful. absolutely perfect
candles121 3 years ago 3
oh gosh he is the most beautiful thing--I met him! He's so sweet, and he gave me a huuuggg. Teehee.
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Jason!
bybndslv 3 years ago 5
lol he didnt give me a hug...he kinda just walked past me XD
twilightxhoshix1 3 years ago
aah lucky you! i also want to meet him!
kanelstol 3 years ago
I'm looking forward to his CD. This studio version shows he has real talent - and if he chooses the right songs for his CD, it will do very well.
1texasfanhere 3 years ago 4
No comment!
prettigal12 3 years ago
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because this is the only place where i can start a fuss with idiots...like yourself:)
morgiemooshine 3 years ago
lol...you thought people would agree with you when you said it was a rude comment. you didnt even want to start a fuss. nice trying to play it off =]
twilightxhoshix1 3 years ago
why do you try to make people upset dude? that's no way to live
morgiemooshine 3 years ago
This is absolutely beautiful
spanishprincess1234 3 years ago
why don't you take your rude comments somewhere else,
Jason's an Angel
morgiemooshine 3 years ago
OMG I totally disagree with eldiran2. Jason sings this with SO much depth and feeling. The context in-which the song was written is totaly irrelevent. Jason brings so much passion to the lyrics, without staying within the guidelines of the muscial. I believe that is true talent. Every artist must put his personal mark on any one else's music that he sings. Jason took this song and made it his own, singing from the depths only known to him. I love this version more than the original.
Tag123werd 3 years ago 3
This studio version is certainly an improvement on his Idol version, which he really botched up (as the judges agreed; his was the beginning of his fall)...BUT, though he sings it well here, he is totally wrong for the song: it is narrated by an aging person (actually an old pussy cat!), remembering sadly their glory days. Jason's too young and naive for its depths.
eldiran2 3 years ago
what is that clip in 0:54-0:56 ?
Christinnnee 3 years ago
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bakersmurf 3 years ago
Jason Castro`s voice is beautiful. He's like , the hottest guy ever too. :D
CMOUAROX 3 years ago 4
I like this a lot, So much passion in memory.
AnastasiaAnja 3 years ago
when i first heard him sing this song on idol, i started to cry. his powerful voice, his sensative style, he is just simply amazing, and nothing less in this song. and i loved what andrew lloyd webber said about him, 'i never thought a man in dread-locks would be singing this song!' :)
HottieClub95 3 years ago
This song is perfect for him. No matter what happens to him from here on out Idol is a part of his history that is triumphant and he can look back on it 30 years from now and be proud of his hard work and how he touched people.
PrezLeefun 3 years ago 3
Stunning <3
louiseluvnozuka 3 years ago
Jason is the best-looking guy on the planet (imo) and this is THE most beautiful version of this song ever. I listened to it about 50 times in a row the night I got it from iTunes.
lisabeth766 3 years ago 3
If you think Jason is ugly, then every human being on Earth is ugly 'cuz Jason has the most perfect face...
brit4ever 3 years ago 2
This recording is so beautiful it made me cry.
PrezLeefun 3 years ago 2
he got nervous i mean during the performance night....
darcimkire07 3 years ago
how come he didn't perform like this, like this studio version during the performance night???
he did a nice job here in the studio version.. it had some passion... he didn't struggle... maybe he got nervous then...
darcimkire07 3 years ago 2
Jason was actually very sick during this performance on AI, but I was still very touched by his performance, it made me cry.
Gcab4Jason 3 years ago
he was also sick
ohaysuphanzzz 3 years ago
Erm...your talking about Jason right.....not Andrew L. Webber?
MissJackieOlsen 3 years ago
this song is so dreamy!♥
hisinfernalmajesty63 3 years ago 2
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Jason sucked on stage i really hated him up there always hiding behind his gutair. but this is really good! i like this!!! still cant believe he out lassted carly!!!! but this is a good song.
FireOnIce916450 3 years ago
Idol is SOOO boring without Jason!!! :(:( He was the best! But at the same time, I'm so happy for him...he seems really happy
dreamer13579 3 years ago 7
his studio versions sound 1 million times better than on the stage.if he sang like this on stage he would have to win.but it is not the same. iguess in the grand scheme of things it matters not cause. we will mostly listen to cds eh!
shawubble 3 years ago
(although there are many theme's to cats)
MissJackieOlsen 3 years ago
(and I love how there's a few bars of music that are sortof the cats theme at the end)
MissJackieOlsen 3 years ago
The first time I heard this I didn't love it (I knew that a cat was singing it lol) but the second time I heard it I fell in love with it's Jason vib and NOW I love.
MissJackieOlsen 3 years ago
'NOW I love IT' (forgot the 'it')
MissJackieOlsen 3 years ago
Second time, loved it. Third time....Fantastic!
bakersmurf 3 years ago
I was listening to this and it brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing how he sings it like he's pouring his heart and soul into it but hasn't got a care in the world at the same time. The judges are deaf. They haven't got an idea about what a true musician is. The Davids are getting too boring.
linrocksyou 3 years ago
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Jason Castro sucks.... and he's a retard!!!
XxBrian88xX 3 years ago
Yeah and you are...?
I bet your one of those fucking idiots who think the only good person on that show is David Archuleta.
If you dont like Jason DONT WATCH HIM THEN!!
Durr!
He was the only good person left.
:((
Kakashiis2sexii4u 3 years ago
omg, he does not,, and hes not a retard, you are though
mrsjasoncastro03 3 years ago
What a shame he had to leave. AI will be so boring now. He brought a lot of life to the show. :)
bakersmurf 3 years ago 3
i agree
mrsjasoncastro03 3 years ago
CAN'T GET ENOUGH of this cutie......He is the winner in my book...Competition over.... I listen and look and him daily....Absolutly BEAUTIFUL.... i can't wait for this to be over so he can release a cd and do his thing...I'm getting tired of the judges picking at him......LOVE LOVE LOVE him....
chulupa111 3 years ago 6
I agree with you chulupa. The judges were just horrible to him last night. I don't think they can break his spirit though. I love listening to him too. I will buy his CD.
bakersmurf 3 years ago 2
100% agree!
mrsjasoncastro03 3 years ago
this is so amazing, i can't stop playing it! i honestly think he should win. he's so different and unique in his own way. his voice is so authentic and you can never get sick of him.
LY JASON
cnewb11 3 years ago 3
I didn't like this when he sang it but its sound s so good in studio.
Love you jace :)<3
jstardude 3 years ago 2
I can't stop listening to this - it is absolutely beautiful. His voice draws you in and it's amazing. I love Jason!!
dreamer13579 3 years ago
Me too dreamer13579. I love Jason's version of this song. I think I play this video just about everyday.
bakersmurf 3 years ago
lol, me too..I have all of his performances/studio versions on a playlist and I haven't gotten tired of any of his songs yet. I can't get enough! I can't wait to see what he does this week..I'm excited!
dreamer13579 3 years ago 2
Yes, me too. I hope he doesn't go home. I am so tired of the way the judges gush over the two Davids.
bakersmurf 3 years ago 3
love it!!!! i just wanna cry!! I AM! I LUV U JASON!!! u r gonna win!!
berrymonkey14 3 years ago 2
This is so much better than the live version!
TSWchelar 3 years ago 3
this is soooo beautiful! votevotevote!!!
shan789mudge 3 years ago 4
that last note..
WOW
I LOVE jason castro
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE <33
Kakashiis2sexii4u 3 years ago 3
This is so pretty, i love his voice
judahsmom81 3 years ago 2
Biancawoehlk...you do such an awesome job with your videos.
bakersmurf 3 years ago
i totally agree! awesome job Biancawoeklk!
luvtheBeatles333 3 years ago
This is lovely. Jason Castro has brilliant musicality.
00thelemonsong 3 years ago 2
If Jason had done the song like this on the show, maybe Randy wouldn't have called it a "Trainwreck". That was beautiful.
bakersmurf 3 years ago
omg i have goose bumps!
luvtheBeatles333 3 years ago
I felt sad and sorry for him when I saw the show video on here. THEN I take the chance of listening to this. Truly beautiful. Such feeling and heart he puts into this song. I doubt he'll win it, but I hope he continues developing his voice as a ballad singer!
ladymoonlake 3 years ago 3
My gosh - that was breathtaking! I have got serious chills right now!
saral6978 3 years ago 2
that last note...
so B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
Kakashiis2sexii4u 3 years ago 3
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!!! Jason is truly amazing and sooo talented!
shirleyek 3 years ago 2
this song is so beautiful..
Jason is purely amazzing..
I love him,
if Jason goes home...
ill be very sad.
Kakashiis2sexii4u 3 years ago 3
simply amazing.
esseyareey 3 years ago
WOW..another AMAZING studio version from Jason..no surprise there! :D The tone and softness of his voice give me chills..I could listen to him all day long..and I usually do LOL. This is amazing..Jason is amazing
dreamer13579 3 years ago
he rocked that song. i dont care what anyone says, he did an amazing job.
MissBeatle 3 years ago 4
I... LOVE... Jason... Castro... XDD
Kakashiis2sexii4u 3 years ago
im right there with you!! his voice is so beautiful! then again EVERYTHING about him is BEAUTIFUL!!!:)
KennilworthyWhisp 3 years ago
i enjoyed this it is very calm
toddagnewfan 3 years ago
so relaxing.
lAuthenticl 3 years ago