Greatest Love of All

Whitney Houston

About Greatest Love of All

"The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser, who composed the music, and Linda Creed, who wrote the lyrics. It was originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson, who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at number two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart that year, the first R&B chart top-ten hit for Arista Records. The song was written and recorded to be the main theme of the 1977 film The Greatest, a biopic of the boxer Muhammad Ali. Eight years after Benson's original recording, the song became even more well known for a version by Whitney Houston, whose 1985 cover (with the slightly amended title "Greatest Love of All") eventually topped the charts, peaking at number one in the United States, Australia, Canada and on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in early 1986. The original recording by Benson was released in 1977 in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Brazil, Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Thailand, on an extended play (EP). He officially recorded the song four times; in addition to the studio single, Benson also recorded three live versions, the last time in a duet with Luciano Pavarotti in 2001. 


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I believe the children are our are future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
So I learned to depend on me

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

And if by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: Linda Creed, Michael Masser

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5 facts about this song

- Release and Composition
1. "Greatest Love of All" was initially recorded by George Benson, and later was popularized by Whitney Houston. 2. The song was first written by songwriters Michael Masser and Linda Creed for the 1977 biographical film about Muhammad Ali, "The Greatest," and performed by George Benson. 3. It was never originally intended for Houston to cover "Greatest Love of All," but when she did, it became one of her biggest hits.
- George Benson's Version
4. For George Benson, the song was a moderate success - reaching number two on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. 5. Benson’s version of the song was released by Arista Records in 1977.
- Whitney Houston's Version
6. Whitney Houston's cover of the song was included on her debut album, "Whitney Houston," in 1985 with the title "Greatest Love of All". 7. Houston's version of the track was an immense success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. 8. The music video featured a young Whitney Houston performing, while also highlighting the story of a mother and daughter's evolving relationship.
- Legacy and Awards
9. The song earned Whitney Houston a nomination for Record of the Year at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards. 10. "Greatest Love of All" has been covered by several artists over the years, and the lyrics have been sampled and referenced in numerous songs and popular culture. 11. The song has been noted as Houston's signature song, often performed at her concerts. 12. "Greatest Love of All" continues to be a popular song at weddings and events due to its powerful lyrics about self-love and resilience.
- Trivia
13. The line "I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadows" was reportedly inspired by a conversation Linda Creed had with Michael Masser about her battle with cancer and her decision not to let anyone overshadow her journey.

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