The Greatest
Kenny Rogers
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Little Boy, in a baseball hat Stands in the field with his ball and bat Says I am the greatest player of them all Puts his bat on his shoulder and he tosses up his ball And the ball goes up and the ball comes down Swings his bat all the way around The world's so still you can hear the sound The baseball falls to the ground Now the little boy doesn't say a word Picks up his ball, he is undeterred Says I am the greatest there has ever been And he grits his teeth and he tries it again And the ball goes up and the ball comes down Swings his bat all the way around The world's so still you can hear the sound The baseball falls to the ground He makes no excuses, He shows no fears He just closes his eyes and listens to the cheers Little boy, in a baseball hat Picks up his ball, stares at his bat Says I am the greatest the game is on the line And he gives his all one last time And the ball goes up like the moon so bright Swings his bat with all his might And the world's so still as still can be And the baseball falls, and that's strike three Now it's supper time and his mama calls Little boy starts home with his bat and ball Says I am the greatest that is a fact But even I didn't know I could pitch like that He says I am the greatest that is understood But even I didn't know I could pitch that good.
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Written by: DONALD ALAN SCHLITZ
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"The Greatest" is a song by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It's from his album, "She Rides Wild Horses" which was released in 1999.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about a child pretending to be a baseball player who ultimately realizes that he's still the greatest even though he strikes himself out. Through a gentle baseball metaphor, the song delivers the message of self-confidence, positivity, and self-acceptance.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Don Schlitz, a renowned American country music songwriter. Schlitz has written numerous hits for other country artists and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Song InterpretationDespite often being interpreted as a baseball-themed song, the narrative ultimately serves as a reminder that if you believe in yourself, you're still the greatest, even in defeat.
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Video RecognitionThe music video won the TNN/Music City News Country Award for Country Dance Song of the Year in 1999.
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Video ThemeThe music video follows the theme of the song, involving a young boy dreaming of becoming a baseball player.
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Released as a Single"The Greatest" was released as a single in April 1999 and was the album's second single following "The Greatest Gift of All."
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Artist's RecognitionKenny Rogers, the artist who sang "The Greatest," was a highly respected country singer, having been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Album SuccessThe album "She Rides Wild Horses," which includes the song "The Greatest," went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying the sale of over half a million copies.
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Following its ReleaseThis song retains popularity among baseball fans and is often used in related media content to symbolize the spirit of the game.
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