The Prayer
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| Single by Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli | ||
| Released | March 1, 1999 | |
| Format | CD single | |
| Recorded | Chartmarker Studios, Sony Sound Stage, Criteria Recording Studios | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 4:29 | |
| Label | Columbia, Epic | |
| Writer(s) | David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, Tony Renis | |
| Producer(s) | David Foster, Tony Renis, Carole Bayer Sager | |
| Céline Dion singles chronology | ||
| "On Ne Change Pas" (1999) |
"The Prayer" (1999) |
"Treat Her Like a Lady" (1999) |
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This article is about song by Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli, for another song by the same name, see The Prayer (Bloc Party song) .
"The Prayer" is a duet between Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli. It is the second single from Céline's These Are Special Times and first from Andrea's Sogno. It was a promotional only release in the U.S. and Canada (March 1, 1999).
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[edit] Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli
"The Prayer" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song from the Quest for Camelot movie in 1999. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000. Dion performed it with Bocelli at both ceremonies.
First, "The Prayer" was recorded as two separate solo versions, Céline's in English and Andrea's in Italian. They appeard on the Quest for Camelot soundtrack in May 1998. The duet was included on both artists albums, released few months later. Dion's 2000 compilation The Collector's Series Volume One also included it. Re-recorded solo version by Céline (re-named "A Mother's Prayer") appeared on her 2004 Miracle album.
The song was popular on the Adult Contemporary charts in Canada and the U.S., peaking at #8 and #22 respectively.
It was included as the B-side of the next single "Treat Her Like a Lady."
"The Prayer" was covered by Josh Groban and Charlotte Church in 2001. Josh sang it also live with Céline at the Concert for World Children's Day in November 2002.
[edit] Formats and track listings
Promotional 3-Track CD-Single - (U.S.)
- "The Prayer" (Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli)
- "The Prayer" (Céline Dion)
- "The Prayer" (Andrea Bocelli)
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 22 |
| Argentinian Airplay Chart | 66 |
[edit] Anthony Callea version
| "The Prayer" | ||
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| Single by Anthony Callea | ||
| from the album Anthony Callea | ||
| Released | December 19, 2004 | |
| Format | CD single | |
| Recorded | 2004 | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Label | Sony BMG | |
| Certification | 4x Platinum (ARIA) | |
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| Anthony Callea singles chronology | ||
| "The Prayer" (2004) |
"Rain / Bridge over Troubled Water" (2005) |
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The song was later covered by Australian Idol runner up Anthony Callea. It was a success, debuting and peaking at number one on the ARIA Charts for five weeks and certified four times platinum by ARIA. It was the first song released from his debut self-titled album Anthony Callea.
[edit] Formats and track listings
- "The Prayer"
- "The Prayer" (album version)
- "The Prayer" (Sterling remix)
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 1 |
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