More than one? It was certified Gold in the U.S. and Canada & certified Silver in the U.K. “Greatest Love of All” won the American Music Award for “Favorite Soul/R&B Video.” It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for “Record of the Year” and a Soul Train Music Award for “Single of the Year.”. May she rest wherever she’s at, “Greatest Love of All” was written by Michael Masser & the late Linda Creed, who wrote the song during her struggle with breast cancer. The song topped the adult contemporary chart for five weeks, Houston's longest stay at the top of that chart at the time. [1] 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 R&B chart in early 1986. The song was originally in 1977 by…, Greatest Love of All (The Voice Performance), Greatest Love of All (Live at Radio City Music Hall). Watch the video for The Greatest Love of All from George Benson's The George Benson Collection for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. On other Billboard charts, Houston also performed well, reaching number three on the R&B chart. Still, he lost everything—including his title. [27], The song was further popularized by American singer Whitney Houston under the title "Greatest Love of All," without the "The". All The saints (the people of God) know the love of Christ in a general way. Buy The Greatest Love of All - A tribute to Whitney Houston tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. The greatest love of all is easy to achieve. But I had to do what I'd wanted to do since I was 6... write music." Lyrics to "Greatest Love of All" on Lyrics.com. Because the greatest love of all Is happening to me - the composer says the reason is that the greatest love is evident in his life. 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. The song was written and recorded to be the main theme of the 1977 film The Greatest, a biopic of the boxer Muhammad Ali, and is performed during the opening credits. [27] The song was credited with the original title "The Greatest Love of All" recorded by Benson. According to Maclean's, Lightfoot commented, "It really rubbed me the wrong way. The song also topped the charts in Australia and Canada. It was a moderate pop hit, making the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, this song was her second longest stay atop this chart, behind 1992's "I Will Always Love You." Find The Greatest Love of All - A tribute to Whitney Houston schedule, reviews and photos. The track was added to her self-named maiden studio album. The Greatest Love Of All Chords by George Benson learn how to play chords diagrams. [32], Masser said, "When I first met Whitney in 1981-82, she was about 19 or 20 and unknown. The Power of Love #2. 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[5] Since 1977, a great number of artists have recorded this song, including Shirley Bassey, Oleta Adams, Alexandra Burke, Deborah Cox, Ferrante & Teicher and Kevin Rowland.[6][7]. referencing Greatest Love Of All, 12", ARIST 12658 Great 12 inch - however I have noticed the sound drops a bit on ‘Thinking about you’, which could … Other people come into and go out of your life and even those you have the strongest bonds with can always die suddenly. 578.7K 27,187. more tracks from the album Romantically Yours #1. The song was recorded in December 1984 for her 1985 self-titled debut studio album. [39][40][41], In April 1987, Gordon Lightfoot filed a lawsuit against Michael Masser, alleging that Masser's song "The Greatest Love of All" stole twenty-four bars from Lightfoot's 1970 hit "If You Could Read My Mind." NY Times. About “Greatest Love of All” “Greatest Love of All” was written by Michael Masser & the late Linda Creed, who wrote the song during her struggle with breast cancer. [8] According to the Los Angeles Times, after he had been asked to write the song for the movie, Masser felt drawn to Jerusalem, even though he was not a religious man, "to get the feelings—not just my own." For instance we see many verses that tell of his awesome ” general” love. He said, "The record came out and the song became an underground theme for black people. And if, by chance, that special place That you’ve been dreaming of Leads you to a lonely place Find your strength in love The Greatest Love of All Lyrics: I can't believe it, is it really You? [30], Clive Davis, founder of Houston's label Arista Records, was initially against Houston recording the song for her debut studio album, Whitney Houston, but he eventually gave in after persuasion from Houston and Masser. Browse our 28 arrangements of "The Greatest Love of All." The song became a hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Black Singles and adult contemporary charts in 1986. Marriage broke up. March 18, 1986. Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love Of All (28) 60min 2012 NR. He didn't give up what he believed even though he lost his title. Song Structure "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston The Song Stanzas Stanzas Within the song, there are 8 stanzas. Heartlight #5. The video features Houston's mother Cissy Houston playing herself, supporting a young Whitney, as well as hugging present Whitney at the end of the video. Get Here #3. "The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser, who composed the music, and Linda Creed, who wrote the lyrics. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May of that year. "Whitney Houston – Pop's New Queen". I chose her. [31], Her live performance in 1990 in the 15th anniversary of Arista Records concert in Radio City Music Hall was included in the 25th anniversary deluxe edition of Whitney Houston and the 2014 CD/DVD release, Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances. Holden, Stephen. I had to starve. Best of Rotten Tomatoes. [38], Houston won the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video Single, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and a Soul Train Music Award for Single of the Year. Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that "Houston sings it with a forceful directness that gives its message of self-worth an astounding resonance and conviction" and called the song a compelling assertion of spiritual devotion, black pride, and family loyalty, all at once. And it’s beautifully stated on the album. Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar and 14 others with 15 scorings and 5 notations in 16 genres. It was directed by Peter Israelson, filmed with James Contner as DP and Steadicam operator Robin Buerki shooting 35mm film. After it was released, the song became one of the most successful singles released in 1986. 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