The Greatest Love of All
Jax Jones, Whitney Houston
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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 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, my dignity My digni-digni-digni-digni- Dig-dig-dig-dig- Di-di-di-di- Di-di-di-di-di-di-di-di- 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
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Written by: Linda Diane Creed, Michael Masser
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Origin"The Greatest Love of All" was originally recorded by George Benson for the 1977 biopic called "The Greatest" based on the life of the renowned boxer Muhammad Ali.
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Composer and LyricistThe song was composed by Michael Masser and the lyrics were written by Linda Creed. Creed reportedly wrote this song while she was battling with breast cancer which later became her cause of death.
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Whitney Houston's CoverIn 1985, Whitney Houston recorded her version of the song for her debut album. Her cover quickly rose to fame and became one of her greatest career highlights.
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Chart PerformanceWhitney Houston's version of "The Greatest Love of All" topped multiple music charts worldwide. It stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks.
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Grammy NominationsAlthough it did not win, Houston's "The Greatest Love of All" was nominated for Record of the Year at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video for Whitney Houston's version was filmed at Harlem's Apollo Theater in New York City. It includes a flashback sequence of a young Houston singing in a school talent show.
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Live PerformancesWhitney Houston often performed "The Greatest Love of All" during her live concerts. It was a staple in her set list for her world tours.
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In MediaThe song has been used in numerous films and TV shows, notably in the final scene of the film "Coming to America".
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Tribute PerformancesNumerous artists have covered the song as tributes to Whitney Houston after her death, including Jennifer Hudson's performance at the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012.
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Timeless MessageThe song "The Greatest Love of All" is often celebrated for its emphasis on self-love and inner strength, with lyrics like "Learning to love yourself/It is the greatest love of all."
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