"The Prayer"
Single by Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli from the album These Are Special Times and Sogno
Released	March 1, 1999
Format	Radio single
Recorded	Chartmarker Studios, Sony Sound Stage, Criteria Recording Studios
Genre	Pop
Length	4:29
Label	Columbia, Epic
Writer	David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, Tony Renis
Producer	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)
Alternate cover

"The Prayer" is a duet between Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli. It is the second single from Dion's These Are Special Times and first from Bocelli's Sogno. It was a promotional only release from March 1, 1999. Image File history File links The_Prayer_promo. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is an Italian singer. ... These Are Special Times is Céline Dions 1998 first English Christmas album and third if counting her French-language releases. ... [Andrea Bocelli / Sogno] Label: Philips Year: 1999 Track Title Canto Della Terra The Prayer Sogno o Mare E Tu A Volte Il Cuore Cantico Mai Piu Cosi Lontano Immenso Nel Cuore Lei Tremo E TAmo I Love Rossini Un Canto Come Un Fiume Tu A Mio Padre (6 Maggio... is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... A promotional recording, or promo, is a recording issued on vinyl, CD, cassette tape, VHS, or DVD and distributed free in order to promote a commercial recording. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For other persons named David Foster, see David Foster (disambiguation). ... Carole Bayer Sager (born March 8, 1947 in New York City, New York) is an American lyricist, songwriter and singer best-known for writing the lyrics to many popular songs performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Treat Her Like a Lady is the last single from Céline Dions Lets Talk About Love hit album, released on March 29, 1999. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is an Italian singer. ... These Are Special Times is Céline Dions 1998 first English Christmas album and third if counting her French-language releases. ... [Andrea Bocelli / Sogno] Label: Philips Year: 1999 Track Title Canto Della Terra The Prayer Sogno o Mare E Tu A Volte Il Cuore Cantico Mai Piu Cosi Lontano Immenso Nel Cuore Lei Tremo E TAmo I Love Rossini Un Canto Come Un Fiume Tu A Mio Padre (6 Maggio... is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

"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 Original Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000. Dion performed it with Bocelli at both ceremonies. For the main article see Golden Globe Awards. ... Quest for Camelot is an animated feature from Warner Bros. ... // The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). ... The Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals has been awarded since 1995. ...

Dion and Bocelli performing "The Prayer" at the Grammys (1999).

First, "The Prayer" was recorded as two separate solo versions, Céline Dion's in English and Bocelli'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. A re-recorded solo version by Céline Dion (re-named "A Mother's Prayer") appeared on her 2004 Miracle album. Also, Andrea Bocelli performed the song alongside Heather Headley in the Under the Desert Sky CD/DVD. Image File history File links Prayerth1Gram. ... Image File history File links Prayerth1Gram. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is an Italian singer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternate cover CD+DVD edition Miracle is a concept album credited to singer Céline Dion and photographer Anne Geddes. ... Heather Headley on the cover of her 2002 debut album This Is Who I Am Heather Headley (born October 5, 1974) is a Grammy nominated R&B singer from Trinidad and Tobago. ... Under the Desert Sky is a CD/DVD package of a pop concert by classical Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. ...

The song was popular on the Adult Contemporary charts in Canada and the United States, peaking at #8 and #22 respectively.

It was included as the B-side of the next commercial single "Treat Her Like a Lady." Treat Her Like a Lady is the last single from Céline Dions Lets Talk About Love hit album, released on March 29, 1999. ...

"The Prayer" was covered by Josh Groban and Charlotte Church in 2001. Groban also sang it live with Céline Dion at the Concert for World Children's Day in November 2002, as well as with Sissel Kyrkjebø in December 2002 at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter known for his mature and lyrical baritone voice. ... Charlotte Church (born Charlotte Maria Reed on February 21, 1986) is a Welsh singer and television presenter who rose to international fame in childhood as a popular classical singer with a precociously mature dramatic operatic voice, in particular in its tonal qualities. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Each year in December, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in Oslo, Norway. ...

Formats and track listings

Promotional 3-track CD-single - (U.S.)

1. "The Prayer" (Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli) – 4:29
2. "The Prayer" (Céline Dion) – 2:48
3. "The Prayer" (Andrea Bocelli) – 4:10

Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is an Italian singer. ...

Charts

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Cover versions

The song was later covered by Australian Idol runner up Anthony Callea in 2004. He performed the song in the competition which received a standing ovation from the audience and the judges. He released the song as his debut single after the competition concluded on December 19. It became the fastest-selling single to be released by any Australian artist. 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. It was the number one single for the ARIA End of Year Singles Chart in 2005. Image File history File links Anthonycallea_theprayer. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Anthony Cosmo Callea (born December 13, 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents) is an ARIA Award winning Australian singer and was the runner-up in the 2004 season of Australian Idol. ... Anthony Callea is the debut album of Anthony Callea. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... Anthony Cosmo Callea (born December 13, 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents) is an ARIA Award winning Australian singer and was the runner-up in the 2004 season of Australian Idol. ... Rain is the second song released by Australian Idol series two runner up Anthony Callea, and features on his self-titled debut album Anthony Callea (2005). ... Bridge over Troubled Water is the title song of Simon and Garfunkels final album together, Bridge over Troubled Water. ... // In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Anthony Cosmo Callea (born December 13, 1982 in Melbourne to Italian parents) is an ARIA Award winning Australian singer and was the runner-up in the 2004 season of Australian Idol. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... Anthony Callea is the debut album of Anthony Callea. ...

Formats and track listings

1. "The Prayer"
2. "The Prayer" (album version)
3. "The Prayer" (Sterling remix)

Charts

References

• Céline Dion - official website
• Céline Dion - chart history