Apart from Guy Sebastian, winning Australian Idol was the death knell for any singer’s career. Where are they all now? Anthony’s had a better career than any of them.
I remember working In Australia in 2004, saw this performance live. Couldnt believe how the audience & myself were so captured by this performance. One of the most memorable performances in Australian Idol. Well done Anthony...
Fifteen years later and this version is still my favourite. I loved the way Anthony performed this hit. It was recently played for my late Sister at her funeral as it was always her favourite also. Great song and fantastic performer.
That's a lovely rendition but there's a massive amount of engineering that's gone into that voice to make it sound as we hear it! Can he sing without all the tools? I genuinely don't know... not being an asshole.
The best performance to come out of Idol since it began. It was and still is jawdropping and spine tingling. I have heard many of his live performances since of The Prayer which are equally as beautiful if not better, but this one will always hold a special place in our music/tv history books.
Beautiful...It has taken me 12 years to listen to The Prayer Performed by Anthony Calea without breaking down in tears for my Mother who sadly passed away unexpectedly in 2007. This Performance of the Prayer was my Mother's favourite song and we played it at her funeral Service as we said goodbye to her...Bravo Anthony Calea. Miss her so much.
No matter how many times I hear Anthony sing this absolutely glorious song it still brings tears to my eyes it is so truely beautiful. Anthony's incredably beautiful version of this song is straight from heaven. Thank You newties 21 for posting this glorious video. Thank You Anthony for singing the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
WOW!!! Just a boy from Canada thinking that we've never had a talent like that on Canadian Idol ever! I still cannot believe he did not win?!! Absolutely brilliant!
THAT was a truly memorable magical moment in television! I remember I had goose-bumps all the way through! AND it STILL gives me Goosebumps! How powerful was THAT!
I just LOVE everything about Anthony Callea. He has the most amazing heavenly voice I have ever heard he has charisma a wonderful stage presence and is such a humble talented caring beautiful special man. I believe his beauty from inside comes through in his exquisite voice. I listen to this beautiful song and Anthony's voice every day. He brings so much joy into my life with his music. I LOVE him. Thank You Anthony for being you.
I remember this. One of the best. I remember my Mum that night saying "I'm glad I'm taping this" back in the days when VHS was still for recording shows and DVDs started to really become common. It was analog TV back in those days. She watched 'The Prayer' many times, even the next day before the verdict the next night.
Meravigliosa interpretazione di Anthony Callea 🎶🎵🎤👍 Grazie di cuore caro newties21 per la condivisione 👌 Ottimo videoclip 🎬🤳 Complimenti e un affettuoso saluto 🙋 Buona giornata ☕🌷 Ciaoooo 🇮🇹✔️🤗
This absolutely beautiful song sung by Anthony whose exquisite stunning voice is straight from heaven is still the most beautiful song I have ever heard, I have loved Anthony's phenomenal talent ever since I first saw him on Idol & I listen to The Prayer every single day. His mesmerising flawless voice has bought me more muisical pleasure & joy than any other artist ever has. I wish Anthony all the very best with his career & his new single Oh Oh Oh Oh to be released on 7th October & his album.
Since the very first time I heard Anthony sing this gorgeous song it has always been my very favourite song ever its so so beautiful. Anthony possesses such purity passion power and intensity when he sings. Its always straight from his heart. This song is as beautiful as Anthony is. His voice is just so stunning and every note is flawless. Thank You Newties for posting this amazing video so we can come and watch and listen to Anthony's heavenly voice.
I used to have all his live videos from the show up on youtube, he's great. They all got removed, which was unfortunate. But its good to see one up again
Never get tired of listening to this live performance by Anthony, its a timeless classic. Its great to see he's out there releasing music again, new album out early 2012.
This absolutely magnificent song sung to perfection by the heavenly exquisite voice of Anthony Callea has never lost its magic for me since the very first night I heard it on Idol. I listen to it every day and I still get goosebumps every time I hear it.
It was the 10 year anniversary of this performance yesterday 3.10.14, absolutely amazing. He sang it last night as a tribute to those ten years at his concert last night at the Enmore Theatre, do a search and you will find it, it was a beautiful moment.
people don't know how great anthony is. He's a very talented Melbournian and very humble. Met him once and he just so nice. His voice is sooo beautiful
I just LOVE comming and listening and watching Anthony sing my very favourite song ever. Every single note is so flawless and powerful and Anthony's heavenly voice shows so much emotion. He really sings in the moment. So absolutely beautiful Anthony you really are a shinning star sent from heaven.
GOOSEBUMPS that linger long after the song is finished...best performance ever on Australian Idol...I posted this on my facebook and my American friend saw this for the first time last night & she was blown away. She can't believe she has never heard or seen this before. Anthony Callea you are amazing !
Wow! What an amazing voice that is, I have goose bumps listening to his song. The purity of his voice is so strong, and he has so much control over his voice. Wow
My daughter and I both cried when Anthony Callea sang this on Australian Idol. It takes a lot to make me cry over a song sung well. Perceiving a mega talent on the rise can do that.
I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go And help us to be wise in times when we don't know Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe La luce che tu dai Nel cuore restera A ricordarci che L'eterna stella sei Nella mia preghiera Quanta fede c'e' Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe Sogniamo un mondo senza piu violenza Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza Ogniuno dia la mano al suo vicino Simbolo di pace, di fraternita La forza che ci dai We ask that life be kind And watch us from above And hope each soul will find Another soul to love Let this be our prayer Just like every child E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salvera'
Remember watching this live as an 8 year old.. knew it was something special but didn't realise how good it really was until now! Truly inspirational!!
I'd have this as #1 on my list of best performances on australian tv singing contests. #2 would be guy sebastian's rendition of climb every mountain in 2003.
my name is sarah keogh I love anthony callea his voice is so touching I can t believe how good he is I did voting him I wish he could won it instead casey donvan
Without any doubt the most beautiful flawless powerful breathtaking performance by any artist ever. I just absolutely LOVE it. Congratulations Anthony you truely are the KIng of Vocals. I can't go a day without listening to this amazing incredable rendition of this beautiful song by Anthony. Thank You Anthony for the pleasure and joy your heavenly voice has bought to me. Thank you newties21 for posting this video.
I was just watching an awesome singer singing this as a duet with himself in the high and low register. He had great technical skill but did not give me goosebumps like Anthony does in this version.
I listen to this outstandingly beautiful song every day I love it so much. Anthony's exquisite heavenly voice is just so so gorgeous. I can't wait for his third album to be released. Anthony is a musical genius.
This song has been my favourite song ever since the very first time I ever heard it and still is. It gives me goosebumps and shivers at the sheer beauty in Anthony's heavenly voice. I just love it.
HOLY COW! That guy is frickin amazing! My goosebumps got goosebumps! Crap I wish he could come to the States and sing on our idol...blow our kids away! WOOT! GJ Anthony!
Still have tears fall to the most amazing performance ever given on any of the Idol shows. This is and will always be Anthonys MOMENT in time, god bless this wonderful talent. :}
Anthony where are you...Put your shit back together and get back on the stage... You were born with a gift your mission is that (GIFT) ENLIGHTENMENT Matey...Please
what an amazing performance from a young guy with true grit. Took up the challenge and WON!! Many blessing to Anthony for giving us this fabulous moment in music Gab x
I watched every season of Australian idol and this was the best performance of the history of the show in my opinion.
Dallin Sonnet this and Guy Sebastian singing Climb Every Mountain
Agreed. Moving, passionate, raw emotion. Perfect
It still brings tears to my eyes. So good
Still has to be one of the greatest live talent contest performances after all these years. Xxx
Perhaps the best moment on Australian tv
The Prayer
I reacon
Only Aussie Idol person I remember. I recall saying to my wife at the time he sang this live "I think I just came in my pants"...
I lost faith in Australian Idol forever the moment Anthony didn't win.
This is the best version of this song, EVER! Absolutely breath-taking!
Exactly. Casey who ?
Apart from Guy Sebastian, winning Australian Idol was the death knell for any singer’s career. Where are they all now? Anthony’s had a better career than any of them.
If I remember it correctly, it was the homophobic gp that wouldn't vote for him because of his sexuality.
@@AprilShowers560 Ard you serious? Google Guy Sebastian.
@@janelleturpin8064 I said apart from Guy.
I remember working In Australia in 2004, saw this performance live. Couldnt believe how the audience & myself were so captured by this performance. One of the most memorable performances in Australian Idol. Well done Anthony...
Fifteen years later and this version is still my favourite. I loved the way Anthony performed this hit. It was recently played for my late Sister at her funeral as it was always her favourite also. Great song and fantastic performer.
Why isn't this guy representing Australia at Eurovision. He could sing the phone book and still WIN.
That's a lovely rendition but there's a massive amount of engineering that's gone into that voice to make it sound as we hear it! Can he sing without all the tools? I genuinely don't know... not being an asshole.
Claire go to his Instagram and you'll see that he can actually sing haha
He should!!
@@Claire-om1cw What the fuck are you on about?
The best performance to come out of Idol since it began. It was and still is jawdropping and spine tingling. I have heard many of his live performances since of The Prayer which are equally as beautiful if not better, but this one will always hold a special place in our music/tv history books.
Beautiful...It has taken me 12 years to listen to The Prayer Performed by Anthony Calea without breaking down in tears for my Mother who sadly passed away unexpectedly in 2007. This Performance of the Prayer was my Mother's favourite song and we played it at her funeral Service as we said goodbye to her...Bravo Anthony Calea. Miss her so much.
This performance is one of the best I've ever seen on any show....period!!!
After all these years it still sends chills through me and makes me cry!! Best performance EVER on Idol
No matter how many times I hear Anthony sing this absolutely glorious song it still brings tears to my eyes it is so truely beautiful. Anthony's incredably beautiful version of this song is straight from heaven. Thank You newties 21 for posting this glorious video. Thank You Anthony for singing the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
AWESOME performance..One of the best I've ever seen...HUGE talent and charisma! Catherine AU
One of the most memorable moments on TV. What a beautiful rendition of this great song. I get goosebumps at those top notes. Wow.
Ron H 😍😍😍😍😍
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No argument from me there. I never again watched Idol after 2004, but am eternally gratefully for it bringing us Anthony.
WOW!!! Just a boy from Canada thinking that we've never had a talent like that on Canadian Idol ever! I still cannot believe he did not win?!!
Absolutely brilliant!
He makes time stand still with this performance. Brings tears to my eyes.
THAT was a truly memorable magical moment in television! I remember I had goose-bumps all the way through! AND it STILL gives me Goosebumps! How powerful was THAT!
Still listening in 2021 ,true Aussie,great singer.
I just LOVE everything about Anthony Callea. He has the most amazing heavenly voice I have ever heard he has charisma a wonderful stage presence and is such a humble talented caring beautiful special man. I believe his beauty from inside comes through in his exquisite voice. I listen to this beautiful song and Anthony's voice every day. He brings so much joy into my life with his music. I LOVE him. Thank You Anthony for being you.
I remember this. One of the best. I remember my Mum that night saying "I'm glad I'm taping this" back in the days when VHS was still for recording shows and DVDs started to really become common. It was analog TV back in those days. She watched 'The Prayer' many times, even the next day before the verdict the next night.
10 years on this version still gives me goose bumps! love it love it love it
Meravigliosa interpretazione di Anthony Callea 🎶🎵🎤👍 Grazie di cuore caro newties21 per la condivisione 👌 Ottimo videoclip 🎬🤳 Complimenti e un affettuoso saluto 🙋 Buona giornata ☕🌷 Ciaoooo 🇮🇹✔️🤗
This is still the best version I've ever heard of this song... Absolutely incredible... I hope your taking notes DELTA!
this is best performance on a tv show ever! i love it, nothing on the voice compares to this...
Still one of the best and moving performances on TV Anthony. Praying for the rest of 2020
17 years has passed, I still get goosebumps when listening to this awesome performance! God bless you Anthony!
This absolutely beautiful song sung by Anthony whose exquisite stunning voice is straight from heaven is still the most beautiful song I have ever heard, I have loved Anthony's phenomenal talent ever since I first saw him on Idol & I listen to The Prayer every single day. His mesmerising flawless voice has bought me more muisical pleasure & joy than any other artist ever has. I wish Anthony all the very best with his career & his new single Oh Oh Oh Oh to be released on 7th October & his album.
Seriously! I've seen quite a few Idols and when I think of the best performances, this comes to mind!!
Still one of my most favourite performances of all time ever.
Since the very first time I heard Anthony sing this gorgeous song it has always been my very favourite song ever its so so beautiful. Anthony possesses such purity passion power and intensity when he sings. Its always straight from his heart. This song is as beautiful as Anthony is. His voice is just so stunning and every note is flawless. Thank You Newties for posting this amazing video so we can come and watch and listen to Anthony's heavenly voice.
I remember this so well - the highlight of that Idol season. He should have won the series - just an outstanding performance. Bravo.
He was brillant that night..still makes me cry.
I am in the US and happened upon his album on Amazon - his voice is amazing ! I just love it - I hope he makes it big !
I used to have all his live videos from the show up on youtube, he's great. They all got removed, which was unfortunate. But its good to see one up again
I have watched this so many times over the last couple of years since I first saw him on TV. Still gives me shivers. amazing
this is a 'goosebump' moment that I recount regularly! Lol? an angel singing!! :-)
Such a great version of this song! Amazing and very emotional
Never get tired of listening to this live performance by Anthony, its a timeless classic. Its great to see he's out there releasing music again, new album out early 2012.
I still love watching this peformance 10 years on.
AMAZING!!! I wil never forget the first time he sang this...... words cant explain how it made me feel. What a voice and what passion :)
A very talented man..beautiful song perfectly delivered by him :)
it's so absolutely fantastic listening to you AG singing this song.
You take this song to the next level. thank you and praise God.
This guy's a perfectionist! i think i've heard oneof his other song!! his voice is just outstanding!!!
This absolutely magnificent song sung to perfection by the heavenly exquisite voice of Anthony Callea has never lost its magic for me since the very first night I heard it on Idol. I listen to it every day and I still get goosebumps every time I hear it.
absolutely brilliant!! everytime I hear him sing this I almost cry. Keep it up Anthony, your the best!
Anthony is the best! This song belongs to him. Thank you for uploading.
THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a voice.
I can't believe after all these years hearing his version of this song brings tears to my eyes. So amazingly talented.
It was the 10 year anniversary of this performance yesterday 3.10.14, absolutely amazing. He sang it last night as a tribute to those ten years at his concert last night at the Enmore Theatre, do a search and you will find it, it was a beautiful moment.
17th today
people don't know how great anthony is. He's a very talented Melbournian and very humble. Met him once and he just so nice. His voice is sooo beautiful
I remember walking into the lounge room just as Anthony started singing in Italian....
I got a chill down my legs - I was blown away
I can’t believe this was 17 years ago. This was one of the songs we played at my Mum ‘s funeral😢
This always brings me to tears. So good. Such a joy.
I watch his video S over and over again.. His just amazing..♓.
I just LOVE comming and listening and watching Anthony sing my very favourite song ever. Every single note is so flawless and powerful and Anthony's heavenly voice shows so much emotion. He really sings in the moment. So absolutely beautiful Anthony you really are a shinning star sent from heaven.
One of the best highlights of Australian Idol 2024. It was a real surprise.
I remember when I was watching this live! Was with my whole family!
.i love the way he plays with the song,and also the dynamics ;)
A great example of a baritone that can saaaang!
GOOSEBUMPS that linger long after the song is finished...best performance ever on Australian Idol...I posted this on my facebook and my American friend saw this for the first time last night & she was blown away. She can't believe she has never heard or seen this before. Anthony Callea you are amazing !
i love him so much! and i hope someday he become an international star!and everybody can see his big talent!! =)
OMG I still get chills every time I listen to this...bloody brilliant
I watch this video and just shake my head as I listen. He is just awesome.
Years later and I still remember watching this performance on TV...
So i work at a kindy and i teach sighn ...tought my kids this song for a Christmas gig....OmG .....tears from the crowd....amazing.....thanks dude x
Wow! What an amazing voice that is, I have goose bumps listening to his song. The purity of his voice is so strong, and he has so much control over his voice. Wow
Still gives me goosebumps. I'm glad the late Pavarotti was so impressed by his performance.
My daughter and I both cried when Anthony Callea sang this on Australian Idol. It takes a lot to make me cry over a song sung well. Perceiving a mega talent on the rise can do that.
I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
La luce che tu dai
Nel cuore restera
A ricordarci che
L'eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera
Quanta fede c'e'
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sogniamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ogniuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternita
La forza che ci dai
We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above
And hope each soul will find
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera'
Hate when ppl repeat the lyrics. Like seriously are u that bored?
I remember watching this in 2004 with my family, we used to watch every episode of Australian idol back then :')best performance ever.
this still gives me goosebumps
Phenomenal.. every time I hear it!
his vocal range is amazing! THAT is the voice of an angel :)
Revisiting in 2024 because I heard this on the radio last night. Breeze 92.3 knows good music.
The best presentation of this song ever!!! ❤️😄👍
No, the original with Céline and Andrea is so much better!
+Alexander S Celine is a great singer, but the prayer did not work for her,Andrea was good, the best versions are Anthony and Josh Groban.
agree
Remember watching this live as an 8 year old.. knew it was something special but didn't realise how good it really was until now! Truly inspirational!!
I'd have this as #1 on my list of best performances on australian tv singing contests. #2 would be guy sebastian's rendition of climb every mountain in 2003.
Possibly the best performance of any Idol competition.
my name is sarah keogh I love anthony callea his voice is so touching I can t believe how good he is I did voting him I wish he could won it instead casey donvan
John Keogh thanks for the vote John!
Without any doubt the most beautiful flawless powerful breathtaking performance by any artist ever. I just absolutely LOVE it. Congratulations Anthony you truely are the KIng of Vocals. I can't go a day without listening to this amazing incredable rendition of this beautiful song by Anthony. Thank You Anthony for the pleasure and joy your heavenly voice has bought to me. Thank you newties21 for posting this video.
I was just watching an awesome singer singing this as a duet with himself in the high and low register. He had great technical skill but did not give me goosebumps like Anthony does in this version.
I listen to this outstandingly beautiful song every day I love it so much. Anthony's exquisite heavenly voice is just so so gorgeous. I can't wait for his third album to be released. Anthony is a musical genius.
I got to see him and he gave me a signed CD
Was he nice?
This song has been my favourite song ever since the very first time I ever heard it and still is. It gives me goosebumps and shivers at the sheer beauty in Anthony's heavenly voice. I just love it.
When he sings "A Prayer", chills run all over me. And my eye's are moist. His voice is of an Angle.
Angle.
Angel.
what a beautiful voice! so strong and lovely to listen to!
what of the the best live performances i have ever seen!
:)
I agree with David Ryan - this is the best version ever of the Prayer - bring back your gift
HOLY COW! That guy is frickin amazing! My goosebumps got goosebumps! Crap I wish he could come to the States and sing on our idol...blow our kids away! WOOT! GJ Anthony!
He really did set the bar with this one performance, ever since then i kinda lost interest in the show because no one could compare to this one song.
I love anthony, i love Australia!!!!! the best singer. Amaizing!
from Chile
wow he's so good wtf
Still have tears fall to the most amazing performance ever given on any of the Idol shows. This is and will always be Anthonys MOMENT in time, god bless this wonderful talent. :}
I prefer this performance to his actual song/video for it. Is that wrong lol.
I live in Australia but I've never heard this guy sing.
What an amazing voice. I hope he goes far.
Anthony where are you...Put your shit back together and get back on the stage... You were born with a gift your mission is that (GIFT) ENLIGHTENMENT Matey...Please
+David Ryan I was at one of his 3 concerts a few weeks ago. All full houses. Where were you?
+one2teen And we are loving seeing him on the show. Vote Anthony "I'm a celebrity get me out of here"
what an amazing performance from a young guy with true grit. Took up the challenge and WON!!
Many blessing to Anthony for giving us this fabulous moment in music
Gab x
When talent shows were about talent and not who has the saddest story. I believe the media came to an end in 2008. Shit went fucked after that
Pretty spot on. Couldn't stand all the hard-luck stories on the Voice. Drove me away.
Heather Forward After the sympathy votes. Often works unfortunately.
Heather Forward hhgt
Anthony was my Winner, How could he Not ! FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE !