The Prayer by Anthony Callea of Australian Idol in 2004

[mwartdt]

this is amazing, wrong notes aside. its going to be a classic!

[MsForwardthinker]

@mwartdt It already is!

[Davelandia]

That gave me goosebumps, and left me in tears. What a talent. Thank you for sharing it.

[MsForwardthinker]

@Davelandia Beautiful comment. Thanks.

[Naed607]

Amazing performance :) Cracked a couple times, but overall still really good, always gives me shivers =]

[twilightsoccer14]

i get goosebumps everytime 

[Nightyshade]

Whom he looks like..?ummmm i have seen a person looking like him but cant remember who was he.......

[sandykoong]

LOL why was i obsessed with him when i was little -_- ( i was 7)

[muzicanoz]

@sandykoong Because you had good taste when you were 7 and could recognise good singing? Well done for being so astute so early.

[SuperEverythingman]

This alone is why he should have won. WE WAS ROBBED PEOPLE!

[Gr3gg228]

I want this song and version played at my funeral. Is that appropriate or weird?

[PinaColada4645]

Wow he is cute. And a beautiful voice to match. *sigh*...

[MrRedClues]

looks like a short version of adam lambert o_o

[stitchgroover]

This was terrific... but Casey Donovan was better!

[rodellichico]

Prayer song I LoVE thiz

[Wakethefuckup67]

One of the best live performances I had witnessed in any talent show around the world.. still sends shivers down my spine... Excellent work Anthony...

[TheThetechnician]

fudge packer can sing

[moviefanatic56]

Chills! Every time!

How has this not hit a million views yet?

[MelissaLovesMakeup89]

I just love how EASY he makes this look!

[TheVillageMan95]

If you don't mind my saying so, one language or another, mate. No offense.

[jazzaroxs13]

@TheVillageMan95 hahahahahaha

[cassieXroboX]

@TheVillageMan95 thats how the song goes you idiot!!! go watch celine dione and andrea sing it and they alternate languages

[TheVillageMan95]

@cassieXroboX I only meant that one part of the song; after the key change.

[MsForwardthinker]

@TheVillageMan95 Weird comment though criticising the change of language. Irrelevant really. It's the singing that counts. And this is perfect.

[TheVillageMan95]

@MsForwardthinker Hm... Point taken. It's HIS preferences, after all.

OK! EVERYONE! FORGET I EVER SAID SUCH A COMMENT 2 MONTHS AGO!

[MsForwardthinker]

@TheVillageMan95 OK. No problems. Cheers.

[FoxiiMagic]

Chorus: Cheese, Lasanga, Spuagetti, Fetichini, PIZAAAAAAAAA! ;-)

[bixxius]

@FoxiiMagic LOL maybe Lasagna, Spaghetti, Fetuccine e Pizza?

[jaksi84]

what a voice....

[musicismyboyfriend0x]

TOUCHDOWN!! :)

[candicewhiskeyd]

Such Passion....So Powerful.....So Sexy..... :-)

[MrCharlesHe]

amazing

[camjammel]

i heard he likes fudge

[mix955]

Casey Donovan i think didn't deserve to win this one..

[madu86]

just pure talent...

[jenmcbain55]

I still play this often when I need to cry. Was genius Callea.

[CinnamonDeenz]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!­! I have goosebumps now! That was incredible

[keromila]

ohh.. how come its only showing my views??....... :D

[zigeunerlein]

Good Job Man....wow Love it ^^

[blueanimal13]

how does this only have 826,000 views! I remember watching this and saying "no anthony what are you doing, you can't do that song!" then by the end of it i had tears in my eyes. Just an amazing voice.

[waly93]

@blueanimal13 It was an amazing performance wasn't it, I was the same. Unfortunately the original clip was taken down it was early days for Youtube then, who knows how many views it would have had if it had been left. This one was re-added two years after the original performance, but I agree it deserve's millions of views.

[MrSeedyROM]

That was ridiculously good. I don't see how he didn't win it.

[SeliundJulia]

such beautiful *-* <3

[jbox123456]

@talunol i already have my thoughts so no. lol.

[daniii37]

Holy SHIT.

[stevenheong]

A very talented man..beautiful song perfectly delivered by him :)

[bratzdimondz]

Anthony has a very strong australian accent but when he sings he has this spanish twang to his voice

[Rescuebroke]

Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[waly93]

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.

[PozzBox]

sad how he isnt that famous anymore, whats even more sad is casey donovan is unheard of since 04, when anthony deserved to win

[Lodovier]

love it....love him

[MissJoeyJoe77]

This is one of the best songs I have ever heard!!!! WTF is up with the 75 idiots who dislike this song???? I think you need to crank ya hearing aids up a touch! LOVE IT!!!!

[MsForwardthinker]

@MissJoeyJoe77 Ha! Totally agree with your comment on the hearing ability of some people. He's fabulous isn't he?

[charly092133]

you make me cry<<it was so beautiful

i like your voice

[MsForwardthinker]

@charly092133 Thanks for your lovely comment. Check out his latest song just released. It's called Oh oh oh oh.

[TheBybunny]

Beautiful :)

[16SamB]

he has amazing voice... grrrrrr

[Moleson3MC]

Fuarrrkk

[hattonhall]

That Italian vocalizing does it every time.........such an emotive language in song!

[nonnapat]

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.

[somemoresambora]

Ah geeze, got to laugh at the petty posters who can't give credit where it's due.

[mairanya1]

Any comment to make on the remaining 3 minutes 15 and a half seconds?

[UpwardsFallings]

2:23

Sort of slipped here.

[cosmogirl101]

Still the best performance ever given on that show. He deserved to win but showed that he did brilliantly without the title. Casey who?

Truly amazing.

[Mahana03]

I remember Mark Holden gave him a grand royal touchdown for his performance of this song.....love him singing this song.....such a great singer.....

[MsForwardthinker]

Anthony has just released a new single "Oh oh oh oh" which will be downloadable from itunes from 7th October.

[MundyArtStudio]

So where is he now and why isn't he making new music ????

[waly93]

@MundyArtStudio Youv'e asked just at the right time,he's just about to release the first single off his upcoming album. Keep an eye on his Twitter/ Facebook pages and his NEW Youtube channel 'anthonycalleamusic'. Can't wait.

[warriorofjustuce]

I'm gonna vote for him now just because I think he was robbed in the end

[elareh]

GOD like.... moved me to nearly tears..and i aint the soft type..god bless you anthony..voice of an angel!!

[ForceDelirium]

his vocal range is amazing! THAT is the voice of an angel :)

[MsForwardthinker]

@ForceDelirium I really have to agree. Such a rich warm tone in the lower notes and such power in the upper range. Gorgeous.

[wishmasterpiece]

Oh I liked that guy a.a very powerful and kind voice which made move my feelings

[Iceozo1]

I still don't know how he didn't win. He has an insanely powerful voice. I wish he would do more songs like this instead of the pop he does. :/

[matthewmathew]

because we gays do EVERYTHING better then the straight ones :)

[temptationofmemories]

@matthewmathew This comment made my night lol.

[AbiSophieHolland123]

why the hell did he have to be gay :p haha

[JessikahAznBabyy]

zyzz doesnt care about traffic

[g3nin1]

I like anthony alot.. from the first time i saw his videos, it never fails to fascinate me.. with his clear and powerful vocal talent, everybody should give a hand to this guy..

-g3nin from philippines

[247931]

It lifts me everytime i play it he is stunning what a gift well done Anthony

[davidn4483]

it's true then. most hot guys are either gay or taken haha! also i love the little eye brow thing at 1:02

[fizzcookay]

Ah god, how I miss this :')

It's been years.

[mickeyley30]

ilike this song..amazing!!

[bree123kiss]

i never get over this <3

[igho6]

guy sebastian cant sing the prayer cause he is RNB genre

[g3nin07]

Anthony just clicked on the cylinders with song.. Hope one day he gets to visit philippines and i sure would love to see him.

-g3nin from philippines

[Mcrox2424]

fucking beautiful

[68Hooks]

Who cares if hes gay or not what a bloody voice PERFECT

[danillfrias]

Amazing Voice... How I wish Im this Good.. God Bless....

[Giunone20]

This wonderull song was written by

ALBERTO TESTA - TONY RENIS (ITALY)

DAVID FOSTER - CAROL SAGER (USA)

[MsAnthologist]

I have to come back every week to listen to this. Never get sick of either the song, which is lovely, or the singer, who is the best ever.

Looking forward to your next album.

[jacovuu009]

he has a nice voice but the way he sang it sad to say but needs a lot of improvement...

[dogalau]

awesome voicee but stil can't beat guy Sebastian no one has so far...

[mairanya1]

@dogalau Guy Sebastian doesn't sing The Prayer?

[dogalau]

@mairanya1 Talking about being a Australian Idol

[mairanya1]

@dogalau It's such a masterful performance and completely diiferent style from what Guy can do - they were never in competition and it seemed sad to reduce music like this. But ever mind. I far prefer Anthony's music which is why I come here all the time. lol Great to see it reaching 750,000 despite the original clip being removed.

[iamfreak008]

Watch Pilipinas Got Talent 2 Grand Winner - MARCELITO with "The Prayer" (Philippines)

[mairanya1]

@iamfreak008 Marcellito has a very sweet voice but I far prefer this masculine voice. I won't write that on Marcellito's clip though.

[Petlovedurian]

MARCILITO!!!

[dennyfuul]

OMG he's AWESOME !!!!

[Dreama40]

I feel so proud of him everytime i watch this, i was in the audience that night and it sent shivers up my spine....

[L3g4cyGaming]

@Dreama40 really, that must of been amazing:)

[xcxcxcxcx]

Never forget the moment when we discovered This Voice.

[listonseven]

I'm still voting for him now to try to overtake that other chick

[MsAnthologist]

@listonseven HaHa! Good luck! PS I love his voice too!

[sakin81]

He reminds me of Disney singers... great voice...

[Coreyfigallo]

I still cant believe that fat bitch won over this guy...

[sakin81]

@Coreyfigallo I met that fat bitch in a takeaway burger shop and she looked like a homeless with rude maners... I was disgusted...

[litlemissflirt]

I still get goosebumps every time I listen to this. Australia, what were you THINKING???

[symphonyofcolour]

He was too good for aus idol

[Lifehouserocks95]

What a great moment!

[colinsamuel04]

beautiful voice and singing

[phantommate]

The perfect man! The perfect voice. The talent and gifts of an angel (and I'm an athiest).

[lostn65]

He should have won. 

[40950999]

I have to admit, this performance changed Australian Idol forever.

[MyGaga1992]

hes amazing! I LOVE HIM

[phantommate]

A perfect man. May he bless us with his extraordinary gift for many years to come.

[waly93]

Just beautiful, even after all these years & hearing him sing this many times I still get goosebumps watching this video.

[allthatshines]

He's gay?

Trust 13 year old me to have a massive crush on a gay guy.

[MsAnthologist]

@allthatshines That's because he is so beautiful. Don't worry, lot's of us out there have too

[wendy321]

omg he's so hot. but he's gay. nooo fair D: D: D:

[cheergirl3198]

Why do all the gay guys have to be the hottest???????????

[SoulfulAnth]

Love this mans voice, he never ceases to amaze me, I have heard him sing this live many times, and it gives me goosebumps every time. 

[DavidMendesTVclips]

Amazing performance and every time I hear it, I cry - not something as a guy that I like to do often, but I can't help it. Such a beautiful, pure voice. What a talent!

[Fantasiaduo]

@DavidMendesTVclips What a beautiful comment David.

[DavidMendesTVclips]

@Fantasiaduo Looking forward to hearing more from Anthony. His live performances are excellent - not always true of all recording artists. Very polished and he manages to make it all look so effortless...

[MsAnthologist]

@DavidMendesTVclips Thanks for your lovely comment. It's true that Anthony makes it all seem so easy. I sometimes think people don't really appreciate how good he really is because he makes it seem easy and effortless.

[jkdure]

@MsAnthologist Belive where u come from have a lot to say how famous or apprecitate u are. This guy is god, i dont listen at idol so maybe thats the reason i havent heard about him before, but the same go the other way to, i know about the singer jan Werner (the most amazing singer that have ever walk the face of the earth), but he is not that known in the rest of the world. Try: Jan werner the prayer...

[mairanya1]

@jkdure jan Werner was a wonderful singer, similar in lots of ways to Anthony and also very different. I think both had the same problem of recognition because of coming from countries with a small population. Internationally owned record companies would rather promote someone who has safely made them money in a country where even a minor hit means big sales compared to Australia and Norway. For some reason this was never promoted overseas, but other Idol releases with smaller sales were.

[mairanya1]

@DavidMendesTVclips @MsAnthologist I think that's the problem too - so many people just don't realise because he sings so effortlessly, but when it's made to seem like hard work, they go 'wow'. However, enough people do so his fanbase ranges from 8-80 and musicians certainly appreciate his superior technique, especially in this incredible performance.

[MsAnthologist]

@mairanya1 Thank you. That's a great comment. You can count me in that Fan base!.

[Wade3Brad6TV]

and this guy lost... unbelievable

[bellaedw]

YOU SHOULD HAVE WON IDOL 2004

bloody casey donovan and how far has she gotten NO WHERE

[seaofghosts]

@bellaedw Casey is presently support act for Cyndi Lauper for her Australian tour, is in the middle of a residency at the Stonewall, has just completed a successful tour with the stage show 'The Sapphires', was nominated for two Sydney theatre awards, won best supporting actress at the Daegu Musical Theatre Festival, has released two singles in the past year and is currently working on her next album and is to play Mama Cass in 'Flowerchildren' later this year. Sounds like somewhere to me.

[bellaedw]

@seaofghosts yeah actress not a singer

sorry she is crap

even guy sebastian the first real idol is more popular than her

even shannon noll

[seaofghosts]

@bellaedw Those theatre award nominations and Best Supporting Actress award were for MUSICAL theatre where one is required to sing - a bit like Anthony had to in Wicked. You can think she's crap if you like. That's opinion. But it's incorrect to say she's 'gotten NO WHERE'. The popularity or non popularity of other AI winners is irrelevant. The story is far from complete. Casey is only 23. Who knows what's in store for any of them? But the future is looking very bright for Casey.

[Fantasiaduo]

@seaofghosts @bellaedw How about you both take your discussion elsewhere and just enjoy this magnificent performance for what it is. Time to move past it I'm sure Anthony & Casey have, its been 7 years for heavens sake.

[seaofghosts]

@Fantasiaduo No one is interfering with your enjoyment of the song. How about you not interfering with our discussion? It's civil and not against You Tube regulations. Mind you, I agree that both Casey and Anthony have moved on. It's a shame that after all these years a minority of Anthony fans are still bemoaning his loss and crying 'Anthony should have won' and putting Casey down in the process rather than just celebrating his success.

[eniarolgrob]

He is just great!! I got goosebumps! I think he is of Maltese origin considering his surname. Keep it up mate!

[MsAnthologist]

@eniarolgrob He's actually Italian origin - though Australian born. And yes, he is a great singer.

[ewankowh]

He's just awesome. He's perfect!

[Chilean88]

I've never seen Austrailian Idol and I've never heard of this guy before, but I must say whoever he is he has an incredible voice, and he's good looking to boot. I bet he gets any girl he wants. Does every country have Idol? I thought it was only in America...

[Thecheongas]

@Chilean88 He's actually homosexual, but as you said, freak singer

[xXGoldn6Xx]

@Chilean88 um Anthony would be checking out the girls boyfriend, he is openly gay (came out after Idol)

[spcl01]

best idol performance in any version of idol around!

[vietorkorean]

@spcl01

maybe to u Aussies it is... but to other people HELL NO!

[mairanya1]

@vietorkorean Rather a patronising comment don't you think? Nobody can 'decide' what's best as we all have different tastes and expectations, but there are some overseas people who agree, so it's nothing to do with patriotism and the claim can't be dismissed as though it's outrageous. Isee your musical tastes are very different.

[XxOzzieGirl08xX]

he is the CUTEST !

[jaquesvee]

um marry me?

[leelatlee]

Loved so many of Anthony's Idol performances but this one is the stand out. Great performance.

[fonzymac]

WOW!!!!!!!!

[hayds1231]

fgghdgh

[d17878]

wow!!! anthony it was great performance....

[itisitsits]

How beautiful! Thank you for posting! I am so touched by this wonderful young man.

[riceeaterz]

can't believe he was beaten by Casey Donovan with a performance like that... biggest joke!!!!

[seaofghosts]

@riceeaterz You don't win Australian Idol with one performance but a series of performances.

[riceeaterz]

@seaofghosts pretty sure he did win a series of performance.... and i believe it was the public who voted for the winner.....

[seaofghosts]

@riceeaterz Huh? You said you can't believe he was beaten by Casey Donovan with a performance like that. BUT,by the end of the competition, it's the body of work that counts. One fine performance doesn't make the entire series. The majority of the voting public evidently thought that Casey Donovan put in the better performances over the course of the show.

[raff23]

@seaofghosts no they didnt, she won purely and simply because of sympathy for her pretty bad past. There was also the suggestion callea didnt need to win as he was more than likely going to succeed after idol anyway. If casey didnt win she would have become a nobody again and because of her past the australian public didnt want to see that.

[seaofghosts]

@raff23 And Anthony got as far as he did because his fan base was largely made up of 14 year old girls who were more concerned with how 'cute' he was rather than how well he sang. You see, I can do it too. Neither of us know why people voted the way they did. Did you know there was a movement not to vote for Casey because a win would be detrimental? You can speculate all you like. The public voted. Casey won. Move on.

[Celizamite]

Beautiful...