Once in a while, a song comes along that touches everyone who hears it. It’s the kind of song that grabs your heart regardless of what genre of music you prefer. On occasions, a video of two people singing surfaces that produces much the same emotion. Now, when you combine the two, you end up with a truly breathtaking performance.
‘The Prayer’
Written by David Foster and most notably performed by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, The Prayer is one of those rare songs. From the very first line of the song, “Can we touch the soul of Heaven,” it captures listeners. There’s no question, this is one of the greatest songs ever written.
A classic crossover
One reason The Prayer is such a big hit is that it’s a classic crossover that’s beyond inspirational. Originally, the producer released it as a solo track specifically for the movie, “Quest for Camelot.” But once Bocelli and Dion performed it separately and then together, it became a favorite of millions.
Two languages
Another thing that makes The Prayer so remarkable is that it’s sung in both English and Italian. This song reached such a high level of popularity that it received several coveted awards. In 1999, it was nominated for an Academy Award as the Best Original Song. Then in 2000, it received a Grammy for the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Karaoke night
When it comes to karaoke, most people never think of The Prayer. After all, it’s so reverent that few people, other than Bocelli and Dion, could do it justice. But that was about to change when a father and his daughter sang it as a duet.
It went viral
Their performance was so powerful that someone uploaded it to social media. In no time, the video went viral. To date, it’s already garnered more than one million views. And when you watch it, you’ll understand why.
Shopping trip
It all started when a father and his daughter who appears to be around 13 years old, visited an electronics store inside a mall. After walking around for a little bit, they spotted a karaoke machine. So, they decided to pull up their favorite song — The Prayer.
An unbelievable moment
As soon as the girl begins to sing, people in the store stopped to listen. It was immediately clear that she had the voice of an angel. Every word was perfection. As she continued to sing, her father, who was standing in the background, smiles from ear-to-ear.
The father steps in
For a short time, the father steps away. But when he returns, he joins his daughter. With the two of them singing, the quality of the song improves even more. Together, they’re so gifted and their voices blend perfectly.
It’s in the DNA
As the two continue to sing, there’s no question where this young girl gets her beautiful voice from. The father’s tone is rich and refreshing. It’s amazing to think that such talented people exist. But after this video, millions of individuals around the world now know who these two are.
A flood of comments
Considering how great this duet is, it’s no wonder that people began commenting. One poster said, “Father and daughter should try singing contest like X Factor, sure they will win, of course. Filipinos have beautiful voices.” And we, among many others, agree.
To hear the duet in its entirety, we invite you to watch the video below. It’s worth every second of your time. This performance should make Foster, Bocelli, and Dion incredibly proud.
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