This guy can sing. If you listen to this live version, then the video clip version, you won't tell the difference. He can sing, and I've always liked this song.
I remember when they interviewed the judges before he performed this for the first time on the Australian Idol stage. They said when they heard he was going to sing a song written for a duet they thought he wouldn't be able to pull it off. Boy were they wrong. Became the highest selling single of all time. Poor Anthony though, everyone expects him to sing it every single time he appears anywhere. It's like John Farnham and The Voice.
merry christmas anthony and continued success in all the years to come. from vancouver cda where we're a mild 47f and green, i just like to thank you once again for sharing this video/prayer with me & anybody that takes the time to listen!
even after all this time, this is by far the most wonderful moment in music that I have experiendced, thank you Anthony. An amazing talent and you look like a very nice young man.
I really was upset that he didn t win it that got to be greatest song from Anthony callea performance he ever done don t get me wrong I love casey donvan but he lot more of anthony then you of casey Donovan
Great range of voice, great depth also. I liked the Italian portion of the song best, because it gave a chance for the operatic expression of your voice, Anthony. This is the best performance I have watched so far of all your performances. I only want to recommend that you wear your hair like this in future performances. It does best suit you, in my opinion. The other versions of hair plastered close to the skull looks distracting from the performance, or cut off almost entirely. Keep it simple.
Fantastic voice! Is this Anthony Callea by any chance of Maltese origin? In Malta his surname is spelt CALLEJA. Whatever the case may be he is a great singer with a great voice. Well done and all the best from Malta. Ronald Zammit- Pembroke Malta
Yes I'd agree with that. But coming up he's doing about five shows with the Australian philharmonic orchestra at Hamer Hall and the Opera house, so that should give his voice a good work out.
I must agree. When I first heard Anthony on Idol I knew he could sing but he was no pop singer. When he sang the prayer it confirmed it. Guy Sebastian was good & Wes Carr is the most versatile performer of the lot but not a sensational singer. All the best voices have come from the talent shows (Jack Vidgen, Mark Vincent & many others that didn't win).
Watch Marcelito Pomoy's performance of THE PRAYER using alternatelt two voices male and female and you will be amazed more than this artist's performance.
Moderators please remove this vile comment about the very lovely young Casey Donovan. I'm an Anthony fan, and I know he would hate anyone peddling this kind of racist shit. Clear off back under your rock and stay there!
Whi else is back here after seeing Anthony sing this again on the weekend? Amazing! 20 years later. ❤
This was his defining moment, this performance turned him into an Australian Superstar.
Is he still superstar?
I thought Aussie doesn't have any super star because they seem to love American superstar mostly.
+Prince J smh **narrow minded**
+prince j yea well are 5 seconds of summer a bunch of nobodys?
Super star off Australia is zyzz mate rip
This was absolutely beautiful 🙏
best performance of any idol ever how how how did he not win it
Absolutely stunning Anthony - The very best version of this beautiful song I have ever heard.
I'll never forget when I first heard him sing this on TV - Rocked my world!
I could listen again and again. More talent in his pinky finger than a lot of 'stars' He should have been an international sensation. 💜
This guy can sing. If you listen to this live version, then the video clip version, you won't tell the difference. He can sing, and I've always liked this song.
such a beautiful voice.....and so good looking too.....what a combination !
what a lovely voice from a man the sing deep within his heart. :-)
A BIG CLAP FOR MR. ANTHONY CALLEA
I remember hearing this back then and absolutely loved it, amazing voice , beautiful
I remember when they interviewed the judges before he performed this for the first time on the Australian Idol stage. They said when they heard he was going to sing a song written for a duet they thought he wouldn't be able to pull it off. Boy were they wrong. Became the highest selling single of all time. Poor Anthony though, everyone expects him to sing it every single time he appears anywhere. It's like John Farnham and The Voice.
Such a talent Anthony! Love the Song and you very much. Bravo. 😊❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹👏👏👍
Simply beautiful performance. It still gives me chills when I hear this version. Loved it. Great performer. Well done Anthony.
And on the night, he should've taken home the beautiful performance of his voice.. great work man
merry christmas anthony and continued success in all the years to come. from vancouver cda where we're a mild 47f and green, i just like to thank you once again for sharing this video/prayer with me & anybody that takes the time to listen!
crazy awesome rendition of the song, love it!
hearing this for the first time in 2022, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
I can't even sing this good. This brings me back the awesome memories when I was a little girl watchin him and the show
I watched this and was so moved by an amazing voice. I just don't understand why he never made it.
Clearly had a terrible manager. This should have made him a super star.
even after all this time, this is by far the most wonderful moment in music that I have experiendced, thank you Anthony. An amazing talent and you look like a very nice young man.
Semplicemente bellissimo brano stupendamente interpretato caro Anthony Callea 👍🎶 Complimenti e un meritato applauso 👏
beautiful his version has to be the best
❤So amazing.
What a voice. I love thIs kid. Xxx.
loving it...
love it Anthony
❤🧡💚🤎 amazing vocalists
Brilliant version and wonderful performance... and then the other one won...
Perfect😍voice of an angel❤️
He's so handsome
Amazing!
I love every performance by Anthony of this beautiful song. He certainly deserved to win. Better than 'The Voice' any day.
HE was the winnnnnnnneeeeerrrr by not one but 10000000000000 country miles
this was aaaaaaa biiiigggeeessttt fuckup with p/C in australian TV.
Goosebumps!
amazing
Magnific
Wow he reached that really high note!!!!
Ive got shivers down my spine AND goosebumps on my arms and legs i i i............i think im in love with him
I really was upset that he didn t win it that got to be greatest song from Anthony callea performance he ever done don t get me wrong I love casey donvan but he lot more of anthony then you of casey Donovan
Great range of voice, great depth also. I liked the Italian portion of the song best, because it gave a chance for the operatic expression of your voice, Anthony. This is the best performance I have watched so far of all your performances. I only want to recommend that you wear your hair like this in future performances. It does best suit you, in my opinion. The other versions of hair plastered close to the skull looks distracting from the performance, or cut off almost entirely. Keep it simple.
Anthony deserved to win.
Going with your gut Anthony-pays off
Don't let people make you into something that you are not
Good Voice
✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨🤗
Wow
Fantastic voice! Is this Anthony Callea by any chance of Maltese origin? In Malta his surname is spelt CALLEJA. Whatever the case may be he is a great singer with a great voice. Well done and all the best from Malta. Ronald Zammit- Pembroke Malta
OH OH OH OH !
@Ron290747 He is of Italian descent! :)
Anthony/Tony
Anthony/Tony
I was also very disappointed that he didn't win that night. He was robbed, but he's still going strong, so he won in the end.
Gosh he looks so young here
Yes I'd agree with that. But coming up he's doing about five shows with the Australian philharmonic orchestra at Hamer Hall and the Opera house, so that should give his voice a good work out.
Why he didn't win is beyond me
It's because not enough people are buying the other stuff or offering him opportunities to put this voice to work. He has to pay the bills some how.
He is of Maltese descent not Italian...his surname is supposed to be Calleja... but it was changed to Callea to be pronounced easier :)
I must agree. When I first heard Anthony on Idol I knew he could sing but he was no pop singer. When he sang the prayer it confirmed it. Guy Sebastian was good & Wes Carr is the most versatile performer of the lot but not a sensational singer.
All the best voices have come from the talent shows (Jack Vidgen, Mark Vincent & many others that didn't win).
2021 still watching this incredible performance. Quite frankly Anthony's version is better than Andrea Bocelli
Reminds me of Mario Lanza, a modern version.
CALLEA
Watch Marcelito Pomoy's performance of THE PRAYER using alternatelt two voices male and female and you will be amazed more than this artist's performance.
Check Jessica Mauboy. 'Nuff said.
anthony should have represented oz at eurovision than guy sebastian
@Ron290747 italian
Moderators please remove this vile comment about the very lovely young Casey Donovan. I'm an Anthony fan, and I know he would hate anyone peddling this kind of racist shit. Clear off back under your rock and stay there!
even Queeeeeen ELLLLL knew who was the winnnnneeeerrr
Australia zyzz would been 14 rip king off Australia
and that is way IM TELINNG to anybbody I know to Ignnoorrree HER ads
Not good.
and you still telling me that SHE won
wow
anthony should have represented oz at eurovision than guy sebastian