ETA: The quotes from this post were taken from a larger articleabout how the Top 5 chose their songs. Jason’s section of the article describes him vacillating about his song choice–first he’s confident about his choice, and then he’s not. The article demonstrates that the contestants’ experience is like a roller coaster ride–one minute they are up the next down. But the little teaser used the most sensational quotes–to get our attention. It worked, didn’t it?
From Entertainment Weekly
He made it through Paulagate 2008, but is American Idol’s Jason Castro ready to call it quits? EW’s Jessica Shaw was on the scene as the Idols rehearsed for Neil Diamond week (read her “Why Song Selection Matters” feature in the issue out Friday) and spoke with Castro on Monday afternoon: “I’ll get around to practicing,” he promised her, after noting that his brother and a friend had visited over the weekend and that his Saturday meeting with Diamond had gone “really bad” because he didn’t yet know his songs. “What happens happens. I’ll sing and if people like it, they like it. And if they don’t, they don’t. I’m kind of ready to go home.”
You’re kind of ready to walk off America’s biggest stage???
“It’s been overwhelming,” Castro continued. “I got 150 balloons yesterday delivered to the studio because people heard I was sick last week. That’s cool, but that’s just weird.”
You know, this is a very short article, with quotes that could very well be taken out of context. By the same token, the EW reporters have no reason to make up quotes. I don’t think a conspiracy is at work here.
I’m putting this in a separate thread so you guys can discuss it. PLEASE remember to follow the guidelines of the blog. Respect your fellow poster’s opinions…
I doubt that many will read this since as usual, Im late to the party but…..
Jason Castro had me at Hallelujia. He doesnt fit into a clean, neat niche, he really is original and his voice is pure and recognizeable. There is something about him that keeps me coming back. I recognize that this young man has insane untapped talent and even though I vote for him week after week, I really dont want him to win idol. I think it would be the kiss of death. I also think that he is being honest when he says he is ready to go home. He is young and impressionable and vulnerable and I dont think he was prepared for the hideous/dishonest and biased stage that is American idol.
So I hope he doesnt win and Im pretty sure he wont and thats just fine with me and him. Idol doesnt deserve this unique musician and whether he is stoned or not i couldnt care less. Whatever is making him sing those songs that make me sit up and pay attention and say “who IS this kid”? (ala another Idol many moons ago now) then thats alright with me.
Dingo, I think you underestimate the power of us seeing your name in “Latest Comments”. It immediately drew me back to this thread. I, for one, am always interested in your thoughts.
Word for word, we totally agree!
Thanks Sue. I dont get here as often as I once did and like many, I have moved on, especially with the election coming up but when I want to catch up on the latest Idol news I still come to MJ’s. Its the best way to get all of the news in one “fix”.
Thanks for remembering me and reading my post. Some of the best days and nights of my internet life were spent here at MJ’s and though its undergone major renovations, the accurate content remains the same.
Carly said in an interview that she privately asked Jason if he smoked pot, and he told her he has never smoked pot in his life.
There’s no way Jason had the second lowest amount of votes.
That extra 7 million votes this week was in a large part motivated by what Paula did to Jason.
I’m not saying they were ALL for Jason,
but I would bet a Hershey bar that the lion’s share was.
Dingo!!!
I was just thinking I missed your comments so much. I love Jason also. He kinda reminds of Taylor in that you can feel his music regardless of how perfect or imperfect his voice is. I am not as hooked as with Taylor who I follow to this day hoping to get an incredible album from in the near future, but I actually have voted quite a bit for Jason(I know it is really stupid but it makes me feel good)
I probably should spend more time on the political scene although I follow it fairly closely too. It will have a bigger bearing on my future than if Jason wins AI.
Another great song for Jason - not sure if this has been posted already!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWBVKePmh7I
Can I make a really obvious comment? ALL THE SIGNS CAN NOT POINT TO A PERSON LEAVING WHO HASN’T YET PERFORMED. I really wished people would stop being Paula and let the poor boy sing his songs on Tuesday and then let all his fans vote first. Personally? I don’t think he’s going anywhere not on Rock night. Sorry.