Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston
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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 [Chorus] 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 [Chorus] 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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Written by: Linda Creed, Michael Masser
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5 facts about this song
- Release and Composition1. "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.
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- George Benson's Version4. 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.
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- Whitney Houston's Version6. 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.
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- Legacy and Awards9. 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.
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- Trivia13. 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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