Behind The Voice, Anthony Callea
Behind The Voice, Anthony Callea
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Behind The Voice
Dietro La Voce

Author: Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell

Narrator: Anthony Callea

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/04/2023


Synopsis

An honest and candid memoir from one of Australia’s most phenomenal voices. A story of determination, humility and self-discovery.

Top 10, Booktopia’s FAB Award

All Anthony Callea wanted was to sing. From his first memories of singing for his family, Anthony knew that he wanted to share his voice with the world. He had a strongly held dream but was as surprised as anyone when his breakout moment (his heart-stopping rendition of ‘The Prayer’ on Australian Idol) turned him into a household name overnight.

Now, in his own words, Anthony shares the joys and challenges of becoming celebrated for his voice, all while navigating the twists and turns of life. It’s a story of a kid from the working-class western suburbs of Melbourne with a big dream and an even bigger voice, who had to finish growing up in the spotlight.

Anthony’s 20-year career has spanned stage, arena, and screen, and he now invites you backstage to share his journey. One day you are working at a suburban shopping centre as a Freddo Frog mascot, the next you are topping charts, winning awards and sharing stages with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

These candid, courageous and, at times, very amusing anecdotes take us beyond the slick facade of showbiz, to the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears that it takes to become one of Australia’s most enduring and beloved entertainers.

About Anthony Callea

ARIA Award winner Anthony Callea is one of Australia’s finest and most recognised singers. From one of Australia’s most memorable TV performances on Australian Idol in 2004 came his #1 debut single. ‘The Prayer’ became Australia’s fastest and highest selling single of all time and Anthony continued with a string of multi-platinum and chart-topping releases. Anthony headlines his own national tours regularly but has also had the privilege of touring with Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Westlife. To add to this list of honors, Anthony has also performed by special invitation for Luciano Pavarotti, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark. The powerhouse vocalist released his much-anticipated 8th studio album Forty Love in 2022, marking his 40th birthday year.  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emmy on August 24, 2023

Read for book club 📖 He loves his exclamation points‼️ and to use an ellipsis ... and to go off on tangents and jump around his life timeline. Parts of the story I was hooked by and wanted more detail in were glossed over or ended abruptly, and other parts I felt went into too much detail and became......more

Goodreads review by danns.bookshelf on April 20, 2023

Book review: Behind the voice: Anthony Callea Well what can I say!? Anthony is an Australian Singer for all you international bookish friends who may not know (seriously look him up!) As a young 6 year old I would sit by the tv watching Australian Idol just to watch him. I remember being at my Nonna’......more

Goodreads review by Sally on November 17, 2023

Enjoyed this book,......more

Goodreads review by Andria on March 11, 2025

Listen, was this the best written book of all time? No. But will I defend Anthony Callea more than is ever necessary? Absolutely.......more

Goodreads review by Jo-Ann on May 28, 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this memoir......more