David Archuleta tells the audience how he met season one American Idol finalists and sang for them. David Archuleta turned in the best performance of the night — in this American Idol video clip, he sings “Imagine” by John Lennon.

Randy said it was one of the best vocals he’s ever heard on the show, brilliant; Paula is crying and said it was one of the most moving performances she’s ever heard; Simon said it was risky, but it worked and that David’s the one to beat.