The Prayer Anthony Callea Australian Idol Top 8 2004 With Judges comments

[essendonFC4eva]

Hate him. Love his voice

[dabrothers123]

hes my mums 2nd cousin

[balamnind]

Those lips are delicious!!! Ure a cute lil boi anth!

[nonnatrish]

Its been seven years since Anthony sang this most beautiful song on Australian Idol. It has never lost its magic for me & I listen to it every day. It is my very favourite song of all time for me sung by my very favourite artist of all time Anthony Callea. Thank You so much wally93 for posting this beautiful video.

[Slappingplastic]

Casey who?

[ilovetroyramos]

I miss the touchdowns :(

[gianlucatosc]

SO PROUD TO SAY HES MY COUSIN :) good work anth

[KariBabe27]

lol dicko. i miss him

[KariBabe27]

i haven't heard anythony in forever lol

[MadBabyProductions]

lol the judges are annyoing

[PamelaBurtonButler]

It is now 2011 & I still get so emotional when listening to this.

[AndrewPuccetti08]

A magic performance Anthony. Thankyou. We know you were everyone's favourite in that contest. My prayers for your continuing success.

[catss84]

incredible and moving...my favourite version of this song. seriously goosebumps every time!

[catss84]

incredible and moving...my favourite version of this song

[MixerWitantoCom]

great voice!

[raid123hero]

the judges are so lame

[anythinggirl95]

OH MY GOD I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS IN AGES

[joystixxify]

slipped up 3 times that i noticed but that is SUCH a hard song and he is not a classical singer. that standing ovation was well deserved

[EshAngel09]

was this the first ever Touchdown on Australian Idol????

[MsAnthologist]

@EshAngel09 No, but it is the only song that ever got awarded a 'grand royale touchdown' (for obvious reasons)

[EshAngel09]

@MsAnthologist ok tnx......yeah i can abso c y it got a grand royale touchdown

[TheFunnyOnez282]

haha touchdown!!

[Changtheworld78]

Watch his eye brows at 1:12. :) Love his music so much.

[nellyhercman]

I saw other musics he sang,but only in this version he gave all his potential voice and interpretation.If it was to choose with this only music,I would say he is perfect.

[theaustralianidol]

2 people are deaf!!!!!!!!!

[cheekygirl1972]

this was so amazing, i actually got chills up my spine when listening to it.

[AverageKid100]

2 people were so amazed by this video that they accidentally pressed the dislike button. ive actually done that before. lol

[AverageKid100]

wow...just wow...i hope he sings with Charice. she is amazing. i love her. She is pride to the philippines. makes me proud to be pinoy. i might make a video of me singing this. :-)

[Forwardthinker22]

I just love this clip, especially with the judges 'job-smacked'comments. It takes you back to that spine tingling moment when he did this live and had us all in Australia totally enraptured.

[idoitsogood]

this was 2004 so i was 11 and i remember it well

[FatmanXVII]

@idoitsogood I was 12 and so do I! Still gives me goosebumps......

[idoitsogood]

i was there when this happened it was amazing in real life

[simosweet1]

AMAZING

[tarsey1977]

This performance still gives me chills down my spine!!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE HIM! He is an asset to the Music Industry!

[liamsmommy81]

This was, is and always will be a "HOLY FUCK" moment. No other singer neither on Australian Idol nor American Idol will ever come close to this level of talent.

[Tiriltoget]

What a wonderful voice! Did he win?

[Anthologist22]

@Tiriltoget He came in second, which was a bit of a joke. However, he's done very well for himself ever since.

[Tiriltoget]

What a wonderful voice!

[cheekygirl1972]

He had so many great performances, this one would have to rate up there as being the best.

[th0th0yzcute006]

.. he should have a duet of this song with charice .. it would be SO NICE! ..

[waly93]

@th0th0yzcute006 Anthony is a big fan of Charice, so would be lovely to hear them sing together.

[th0th0yzcute006]

@waly93 .. i idolize them both for such an AMAZING voice .. and i'm so excited to hear them sing together .. we should have a petition .. haha .. for those who like to hear them sing together .. like my COMMENT ..

[mairanya1]

@th0th0yzcute006 Maybe writing to Oprah and or Ellen might be better than a petition.

[th0th0yzcute006]

@mairanya1 yahhh, i agree .. how stupid i am .. haha .. petition? hehe .. sorry

[mairanya1]

@th0th0yzcute006 I don't think it was stupid! Just needs more energy lol. 

[th0th0yzcute006]

@mairanya1 ok

[mezza661]

one of the best performances EVER on idol !!!!!!!!!!!

[Totaly14]

I still can't believe he didn't win!! He's amazing!!

[MrsMischief]

Why this guy didnt win Australian Idol I will never know...

[Forwardthinker22]

@MrsMischief Thanks for your comment. I have to agree. he's the greatest, isn't he?

[jmuslvr]

After this magnificent performance he didn't win? What was wrong with the voters? It's just like here in the US with American Idol. Many times the best singer comes in second (Clay Aiken, Katherine McPhee, David Archuleta, Adam Lambert, Crystal Bowersox). The voting process is all screwed up.

[mattomatty627]

absolutely, mind-shattering amazing.

[BeautifulRX]

sigh...i was 17 when i heard this and it was amazing......i miss the days of idol when it was at it's peak

[xxkmsmilesxx]

@BeautifulRX I was 16 and when I was in year 11 I went to his concert, it was an amazing experience. I kind of stopped listening to him and other Idol greats, Guy and Shannon because I was constantly being told how much they sucked and how much of a loser I was for listening to their music. But what do they know right? because this man is phenomenal as are Guy and Shannon :)

[Anthologist22]

@xxkmsmilesxx Good for you. Stick to your guns. Those others merely follow the music snobberarchy in Australia!

[thegrlffff]

I was 10 at the time and bought the single when it came out, six years later and I still listen to it iover and over again

[Forwardthinker22]

@thegrlffff That's loyalty. And I'm not saying how old I was at the time, but I'm still here too!

[MissAspka]

That is, without a doubt, the finest, most epic and most amazing performance in Australian Idol history!

[Forwardthinker22]

@MissAspka That's such a lovely comment. And so true!

[TeacherforLife]

wow he is amazing. one small little personal annoyance though, in the beginning where he keeps pausing before the last word in each line. it's trivial but for some reason it just bothers me. aside from that, i'm jealous of his damn voice...

[Forwardthinker22]

@TeacherforLife Thanks for your comment. Perhaps you may like some of his other version of 'the prayer' better. There's a fantastic one where he sang it for Queen Elizabeth, and another where he sang it at the Australian Aria awards in 2005.

[tenniscrazylad]

This is still the single best moment and performance in GLOBAL IDOL HISTORY.

Nothing on any idol show on the planet has come near to matching this performance!!!!

[Forwardthinker22]

@tenniscrazylad Ah! such a lovely comment. Thankyou.

[Ezdduf4kuZ]

Anthony is just as bueatiful to look at, as is to listen to the prayer itself. I don't believe their is anyone that can sing it nearly as bueatiful as Anthony & I mean nobody!! No Lady Ga Ga, no Celine, no Mirah, no Bryan Adams, I mean nobody else can sing it as bueatiful. I believe Anthony's voice & bueaty is in the hands of the beholder, and it was intended to be that Anthony will top all others when it comes to this prayer!

[mairanya1]

I still feel the excitement from that night when I watch this and see him getting the recognition he deserved and still deserves. Seeing Dicko speechless was an added bonus.

[MissAspka]

@mairanya1 Me too, will never forget that!

[daltonbella]

Oh My Gawd Anthony!!! wanted 2 watch this video again as I have watched this video sooooo many times this would have 2 b the best performance I have ever seen by an amazing artist I will remember that performance 4 as long as I live bellissimo Anthony

[tenniscrazylad]

my god is this guys voice real!!!! i agree this is truly the greatest idol performance anywhere ever!!!

[Forwardthinker22]

Thanks so much for that wonderful comment. Totally agree.

[jmuslvr]

Wonderful!

[jmuslvr]

Gosh, this is good!

[nonnapat]

Just Stunning - The Prayer by Anthony is still my very favourite song ever. I saw Anthony perform it as Whitney Houston's special guest at both Acer Arena and Hope Estate. He was as always so amazing. I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it even after five years. I LOVE listening to the judges comments on Anthony's performance. Thank You waly for posting this beautiful video including the judges comments. Thank You Anthony for bringing us so much joy singing this gorgeous song.

[PascalsWager5]

The greatest Idol performance by anyone, anywhere.

[mickybb123]

Goose bumps!!!! every bloody time i see this i mean srsly!!!!

[spikie4]

After all these years after watching Anthony sing this song and continue to watch so many times, i cant explain how much his rendition of this song will be never be forgotten.... go hard brother

[rona316]

I saw this live on Monday. He owned it!!!

Blew my socks off!!!

[lifestooshort28]

Lucky person rona316!

[jmuslvr]

He was the best, and he should have won. But David Archuleta was the best on American Idol, and he should have won as well.

[Forwardthinker22]

The best rarely winn on those shows. Don't know why....

[guubuus]

The best performance of this song ever, and the best Idol performance as well. Major goosebumps!

[leesadee1]

I still get goosebumps everytime i hear this.....& i will never forget when i watched this live.... AMAZING!!!!

[TheAllience]

He didn't win? Is this the American Idol curse where the obvious choice never wins?

[Forwardthinker22]

@TheAllience Yes. That's the one. However, Anthony has done well for himself since Idol, singing for the Queen, Pavarotti, doing tours with Celine Dion and Whitney Houston and is now a mentor on 'the ultimate highschool Musical"

[MrOssumAnt]

@TheAllience Nah the other one was expected to win even though she was crap.

[jmuslvr]

@TheAllience I guess so. I'm an American, and I will never watch American Idol again. Clay Aiken, Katherine McPhee, Daughtry, David Archuleta, Adam Lambert, Crystal Bowersox, and James Durbin. All of them were the best performers, and all of them lost. It has something to do with voting,  teenage girls, and cell phones.

[TheAllience]

@jmuslvr I know right? I think they are fixed to give the obviouse runner up a contract when they know the best singer will get a contract as well. That way they can get more money out of their contestants.

[devilzangelz911]

this song gives me goosebumps every time i hear it

*melt*

he's very passionate about his music i wish every artist was that dedicated to the music and not just the fame and fortune.

nice guy too :D

Gay as but really nice :P

[nonnapat]

Absolutely stunning. After five years it is in my opinion still the most beautiful heavenly song I have ever heard still my very favourite ever.

Absolutely breathtaking.

[cousinsNcoke]

still the highest selling single in australian history, i believe

[mairanya1]

It's still selling - often in the Top 100 on i-tunes. Not bad after 5 years!

[everybodywants2rule]

@cousinsNcoke and fastest too :D hehe.

[Ceaaa22]

@cousinsNcoke That's how it goes sometimes.

[spikie4]

wow ... still watch yr performance,

love stan from the last aussie idol 2009 yr are fantastic

but as a kiwi Anthony ..... just a amazing

[cousinsNcoke]

Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!

[Batledger]

Wonderful!!!!!

♥

[MrBen51309]

the best performance in the history of aussie idol

[palmagina]

As if that Casey chick one.

No ones heard of her since..

[ally12081992]

Literally the greatest night of my life...October 13th 2004 Bulldogs won the grandfinal and Anthony sung the Prayer!!

[TazLeigh101]

Did he win?

[SxcSwanny3]

No he was runner up to Casey Donovan

[novalee66]

He Won, sorry Who is Casey???

[catloverofthecentury]

wow that was an awesome performance! Anthony Callea is definately on my list of people i want to meet.

[Ozziguy6]

i never noticed it at the time, but that is by far the best performance I have ever seen on Australia television....absolutely shits all over susan boyle.

[Forwardthinker22]

Ah thanks Ozziguy. I agree.

[chaz0788]

This song still sends shivers down my spine... Thankyou Anthony

[sparkwheel]

This was the first real goosebumps moment on Australian Idol. Thank God for Anthony Callea!

[hectikool]

omg i hav goosbumps! beautiful song, amazing performance!

[frolab]

Anthony Callea has the best voice of any person who has ever entered a reality singing contest or talent quest anywhere at any time.

[flippysnotze]

Unfortunately GREAT talent like his is not realy appreciated on shows like this. Outstanding!

[angeljeffph]

he is very talented guy... gayz rule.lots of talents.gays are talented,philanthropist,kind and down to earth people in the world..very proud of you anthony...from the philippines.

[mairanya1]

Five years since this performance and it still gives me goosebumps when I rememebr the first time I heard it. He's made so much beautiful music since then. I hope the new album comes soon.

[waly93]

Same here mairanya.

and its a celebration of 5 years since of the amazing performance 3rd Oct 2004.

[elzbieta52]

@waly93  MEE TOOO!

[edaj84]

@mairanya1 me too, and I am not even into this kind of music

[novalee66]

The guy should have won it, bvut glad to know he has done well ever since

[kk36k3k6]

BEST IDOL PERFORMANCE EVER!!!

the only good people to come out of ausiie idol are probz.... Anthony Callea, Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Rickie Lee and my fave would be Jessica Mauboy..

i think she might even do what no aussie idol contestant has done before and make it in the US...

shes amazing and her songs fit well with everything she does :D

[RavenRuler]

You forgot Joel Turner... he might not have been a brilliant singer but his skills in beat boxing made up for it.

[adnilreh]

Blessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[moesalim88]

oh my God he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooo

AMAZING

[tulipchic34]

The standout performance EVER on Aussie Idol.

[fragrantone]

It certainly was.

[HellynHighwater]

The only 'Grand Royale Touchdown' ever awarded for a reason - for me, absolutely the best Idol performance ever!

[karlakezia]

he's very handsome!!!!

[loneeagle1982]

Y'all tell me this kid didn't won that year,well his got a great voice ...

[SparkysSparklers]

He was robbed for sure. You know, I dont even remember who won that year. Was disappointed that he didn't win.

Besides Guy Sebastian, AUS Idol hasn't had talent like this for a long time.

[lifestooshort28]

Thanks SparkysSparklers, I agree!

The first two years of Idol were the best and produced great performers in Guy and Anthony.

It's pretty much been down hill from there though in my view.

[vxrobby]

that cassy girl did i think or whatever her name was total dissapointment

[pleggles]

TOTALLY agree sparkysparklers.

Guy and Anthony were the best idols ever, no year since has had talent like those 2.

They are the standard now and everyone else seems to fall short - in my personal opinion.

[FairGo49]

I agree that Anth and Guy have been the standouts on Oz Idol.

This, however, still stands as the best Idol performance ever in Australia. It's just a cut above everything else that's ever been offered on that show.

[lifestooshort28]

What great comments from people here! I can see you all appreciated this very special perfomance. Bravo to Anthony!

[creepsniper]

Incredible!

[rawckas]

the best australian idol voice we have ever had. I think the show is rigged but who cares , when you hear a voice like that you just get drawn into the moment. go Anthony cant wait for your next cd

[AirCrashVideo]

THATS WHAT I'm TALKING ABOUT ANTHONY!!!! NICE WORK

[Eenagurl]

I remember watching this live and getting goosebumps ... 5 years later, I still get goosebumps!! Anthony was robbed of a win that year...all I can say is...Casey who??! <3 Love you Anthony! <3

[Danniika91]

i cant breath

[tessy58]

Anthony Callea should have won that year...he is awesome!!

Georgia :)

[weathergirl13]

ive watch like all the seasons of australian idol and i still think anthony singing this song was the best out of the whole history of this show!

[Fantasiaduo]

I agree with you, it was the defining moment in Idol, one I will never forget. I still love watching his performance and his voice just keeps getting better,

[job4747]

I agree too. There have been other good performances, but nothing comes near to first hearing this in the middle of a pop show.

[mairanya1]

Nothing compares with this - still goosebumps after all this time. vxrobby I've wondered the same, considering how much I've seen raves over much lesser performances.

[keyn0]

you can compare with this duet watch?v=4VPyqTw7h3U from indonesian idol

[serindipity08]

an amazing performance .. brilliant !!!!

kira x

[jugodeuvas023]

wow! Words can't even describe it... wow!

[pasukngpasuk]

Awesome performance!..Gianluca did the italian verrsion.

[kk36k3k6]

LOVED IT

i was there on the night he sang it

and the crowd was unbelievable

but marcia pissed me off sooo much lol

seriously she is so annoying

i would love to see him perform in front of the american idol judges and see what they say

not that i dont think these guys were right coz they were

but simon is very professional and they all know what there talking about on that show

[vxrobby]

ive always thought that id love to see what simon would say about this performance

[novalee66]

I honestly think Simon would be impressed, he seems to enjoy this type of genre

[iamaussie]

I just happened to go on this video and I am in awe. He is amazing.

[jfcjake]

Yep better than Mr Bocelli and any other.Amazing.

[parkie903]

i am not ashamed to say tht this brings tears to my eyes.

[somemoresambora]

this stunned me back in 2004 and still does...amazing!

[MEE051677]

His voice is disgusting! and i mean that in a positive way!! Not many can claim a voice like his!

[muzicanoz]

How is 'disgusting' a positive?

[MEE051677]

ok in other words, i am jealous, envious....He is a phenomenal vocalist! better?

[muzicanoz]

lol I was pretty sure that was what you meant, just like it spelt out. Thanks!

[Babyo89]

my god, gave me tears... The most beautiful guy voice ive ever heard!!! sooo amazing... I love him! cant wait for his second cd!!! amazingly speachless... Thank god hes gay!!! yay us!

[mairanya1]

He has already released two CDs and now is working on his third album. I don't know what's available in the US now though - Amazon has them, I think.

[cheekygirl1972]

It took my breath away when i heard Anthony sing this song on Idol and it still does today. He did the song a great justice and his voice is perfect.

[PCHY25]

who win with this season??i thought its anthony..because he have a good voice and a big recording artsit in australia...i just find out anthony when i hear his song "per syempre" backround music of some vidoe...and start to be a fans of him..im from philippines...and australia was so lucky to have this Great Singer ever...Anthony Callea...

[Huggymama]

Casey someone or other. An aboriginal girl and I think she got extra votes for that and being a girl. She didn't go on to do anything. Anthony went from strength to strength

[mairanya1]

Her name is Casey Donovan. I still love watching Dicko made speechless after all the nasty things he'd said in previous weeks.

[ozdivo]

Still gets to me after all this time...simply stunning!

[novalee66]

yes same here

[nonnapat]

Thank You so much waly93 for posting this absolutely gorgeous song. I'll never forget the night Anthony sang it on Idol it took my breath away then and still does that today every time I hear it. It has always been and still is my very favourite and most beautiful song ever. Thank You so much Anthony.

[ricsydiva]

So smooth. Such control.

[Lunanight14]

What a fantastic voice!!! I love this song. It brought tears into my eyes. Love from germany.

[yaizaj]

One of the best i have ever heard

[AmaUca]

That performance was so beautiful.. Everytime I watch this it gives me goosebumps, even now, 4 years later.. Well done Anthony..

[jewelrox]

wow..before i saw this in 2004 i wasn't too keen on Anthony. But when he sang this...everybody at my house came rushing into the room and just watched in awe.

He should have won on this performance along.  He is amazing.