"The Prayer" Is a Song of Safety and Inspiration
Discover the story behind "The Prayer," a beloved classical crossover song by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, and more.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
“The Prayer” is a popular classical crossover song by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, and Tony Renis. It was originally released as separate solo tracks on the soundtrack for the animated film Quest for Camelot, with a solo version for Celine Dion recorded in English and one for Andrea Bocelli in Italian.
“The Prayer” was also recorded as a duet between Dion and Bocelli and appeared on each of their solo albums in 1998 and 1999, respectively. The song won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000.