Idol Face Off - Back at One
Brian McKnight’s touching song “Back at One” makes an appearance on both AI shows - American Idol and Australian Idol!!!! Who sings it? Jared Cotter (American Idol) and Anthony Callea (Australian Idol).
Who did the song justice?
Jared Cotter
Anthony Callea
Was it Anthony or Jared?
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34 opinions for Idol Face Off - Back at One
Bev
Nov 6, 2007 at 3:01 am
Oh dear, Jared is pretty good but putting Anthony opposite anybody except Clay just doesn’t fly. lol
Anthony all the way. What a talent!
Mary
Nov 6, 2007 at 5:30 am
Jared’s pretty good, but seriously no contest for the glorious voice and interpretation of Anthony Callea! Plus, his glorious long note at the end of the song is just breathtaking - literally!
SuziQ
Nov 6, 2007 at 5:41 am
Jared has a lovely voice, I have never heard of him before and will check him out how far did he go in the comp. He was really good in the beginning but he lost me halfway through when he seemed to lose his pitch, but still good.
Now this happens to be one of my most favourite performances of Anthony’s and he actually said in a recent interview that it was his fav’s as well.
They are both quite different interpretations, but its Anthony for me, I just die for that long note he does.
Lauren(lolo)
Nov 6, 2007 at 7:15 am
Anthony all the way!! Without question! Jared Cotters was so mediocre to me.
I love Anthony’s runs in every song that he sings. It’s his signature.
divo
Nov 6, 2007 at 7:19 am
Jeanne, thank you so much for this great face-off.
I must listen to more of Jared’s music.
I love Anthony’s version of this song. He puts the “midas touch” on every song he sings.
faith
Nov 6, 2007 at 7:43 am
I love his eyelashes and cheekbones. lol
He gets my vote, his voice is stellar.
Lea
Nov 6, 2007 at 11:34 am
Anthony C for me.
Love this performance.
KOV
Nov 6, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Anthony Callea wins this one for sure :)
Mmy vote didn’t register though :(
Maria
Nov 6, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Anthony Callea. WOW.
heather
Nov 6, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Jared was Ok, but couldn’t match the power and pure professionalism of that performance by Anthony Callea. Wow! how to build a song to a powerful climax and bring it back down again. It’s amazing.
mairanya
Nov 6, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Since I heard Anthony sing this song, nothing has matched it for me, including the original. Jared’s style is quite different and I’ll look for him singing other songs where I don’t have another version so firmly in my head. I’ve played and played this since I first found it on the net and I still love it a much as ever - all that richness, the deep lush low notes. The whole interpretation is so beautiful.
I_HEART_ANTH
Nov 6, 2007 at 5:12 pm
This is just a magnificent performance Anthony Callea is truly the master,just brilliant.
shonac
Nov 6, 2007 at 5:47 pm
there is absolutely no fight in this. Anthony is without a doubt the better singer who sung the better version of this song.
His interpretation was so much better.
ACISTHEVOICE
Nov 7, 2007 at 12:06 am
Anthony hands down. I don’t think you could even compare the 2.
swan
Nov 7, 2007 at 2:39 am
Thanks for creating this face-off - excellent.
The gorgeous Anthony Callea with his absolutely glorious voice - his deep, luscious notes and that LONG MAGNIFICENT note. His voice never fails to give me goosebumps from head to toe.
Well done, Anthony - you’re the best!
Foobs
Nov 7, 2007 at 3:06 pm
This is a no-brainer… Anthony Callea wins. There is no competition.
Connie
Nov 7, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Who did the song justice????? Do we really need to be asked.
One word: ANTHONY!!!!!!!
livie
Nov 7, 2007 at 6:31 pm
without a doubt Anthony sings this song far better than Jared… and anyone in fact! Anthony is superior at whatever he sings!!
Go Anth!!
Pisces_girl
Nov 7, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Anthony Callea for sure and certain!
Megs
Nov 8, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Its a bit unfair to put Jared up against Anthony………Anthony is just in a league of his own…..There is absolutely no competion……Anthony all the way for sure
wanda
Nov 8, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Anthony Callea’s voice is breathtaking, and that long note of his is sensational! What a singer! He gets my vote.
Joann
Nov 9, 2007 at 4:55 am
Anthony all the best
just the best
Deli
Nov 9, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Anthony gets me everytime with this song. Pure perfection and goodsebump material. He has the voice of an angel. Jared’s version was good but in contrast to Anthony there is no competition
norma
Nov 10, 2007 at 3:09 am
anthony callea is just the best and we truly love him so all the best anthony ur dear fan norma xoxo u rock our world anthony callea
wendy
Nov 10, 2007 at 10:56 pm
The richness of Anthony Callea’s voice is outstanding! Beautifully executed - love it.
norma
Nov 12, 2007 at 2:22 am
ANTHONY CALLEA IS “THE KING OF VOCALS”, AND IS SIMPLY THE BEST SINGER OUT THEIR IN THIS WORLD WHEN I HEARD HIM SING THIS AMAZING SONG CALLED THE PRAYER ON AUSTRALIAN IDOL IN 2004 IT JUST BLOWN ME AWAY I JUST LIKE TO WISH ANTHY ALL THE BEST OF LUCK UR DEAR FAN 4EVER NORMA XO TAKE CARE HONEY CHEERS
dedebe
Nov 13, 2007 at 10:57 am
Anthony — no question at all.
Bouffe
Nov 13, 2007 at 7:29 pm
This face off was over for me when Anthony sang the first ooooooooooooo.
His voice is so rich, it gives my goosebumps goosebumps of their own.
I was looking for Blake aCn Chris Rich during Jared’s performance.
norma
Nov 14, 2007 at 5:39 am
**ANTHONY CALLEA**
THE WORLD OF MUSIC HAS SO MUCH TO
THANKYOU- ANTHONY CALLEA
WE LOVE YOU FOREVER PEACE NORMA XO
Linda
Nov 19, 2007 at 2:47 am
Absolutey no contest. Anythony wins this one hands down. I love ths interpretation of this song.
Go Anthony
thereisonlyoneidol
Jan 18, 2008 at 9:29 am
ANTH WINS. but GUY SEBASTIAN is THE ONLY IDOL!
thereisonlyoneidol
Jan 18, 2008 at 9:31 am
ANTH WINS. but GUY SEBASTIAN is THE ONLY IDOL! He writes with Brian McKnight. Check him out on youtube.
idol
Jan 21, 2008 at 3:18 am
thereisonlyoneidol, this is a face off between ANTHONY CALLEA and JARED COTTER. Guy Sebastian has his own face offs.
beema
Jul 9, 2008 at 9:38 am
Anthony Callea - he has a superb voice. :-)
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