This song is about having self love. Not the insecurity fueled kind that's so evident today, but the kind the person this song is about has, Muhammad Ali. As a teenager I wanted to be just like him, because of who he was and also because of my insecurities. Insecurities that eventually led to alcoholism. Today I love myself. When we learn to love ourselves enough to be happy with who we are, we can love others as well, which makes the self love Im talking about truly the greatest love of all.
Folks actually forget that this is GEORGES song to begin with. Which is why he can sing it with the sensitivity it deserves. George's rendition is very reflective. The "character" in the song has an introspective, quiet resolve, instead of an explosive, take no prisoners , Im gonna do it my way approach like Whitney and others use. I know it's just a matter of vocal interpretation, but being introspective myself, this version speaks to me more.
I have been listening to this song for a long time. From George Benson to Whitney, this song lifts me up when I am uncertain about my own future or current place in this world. I wish and pray that Africa and all the world would LISTEN to these words and learn to LOVE themselves. By God this is possible because God is LOVE and if we ALL learned to love ourselves with The Greatest of All we can easily love others...
me too. You cannot others if you don't first care for yourself. After to listening to this version, I can see that vocal range played a big part in why the Whitney Houston version is so popular. It's about placing the range of this song in a person's voice for optimal placement and tone. they are BOTH awesome!
George Benson's original version is supreme and it's underrated compared to the attention Whitney Houston's version received..Benson's version is in my top ten songs of all time
I agree. Got married to this version, organist played it down the Isle, first dance at reception afterwards. 1991. 25 years in a couple of months and still in love. Thanks George, inspirational.
People, please stop fighting over whose version is better and be glad we have many! It's a great song that deserves to be heard and the message in the song is the most important message we'll ever hear in our lives, that takes a lifetime to get. I can proudly remember the wonderful original by Mr. Benson but Ms. Houston brought her own magic to the song too! There are many versions of this wonderful song to enjoy.
This song inspired me when I was 12 years old. Even until this day, I love it, because the lyrics are so powerful and heartfelt. At that young age you don't know enough to know you don't know anything, but after I heard this song, I repeated the words over and over until I believed in them. It so inspired me and I am so grateful that George Benson through this song showed me the way to ultimately believe in myself. I can never say thank you enough...Thank You!
George is the master....he first appeared on Broadway at the age of 6..yes six he is the best modern day jazz "artist" of all time.....no one will ever replace this man....treasure his music now and forever more......George is a modern day Icon. LONG LIVE GEORGE BENSON.
How could a "like" express the feelings George is giving us...? One of the top singers, one of the top musicians, one of the lost in the "show" system, one of the top in our soul. God bless these people. Thank you for the video.
George Benson has always been a "healer"..a positive message delivered with powerful voice. We cannot ignore him if we want to be "all that we can be" in life...don't lose out.
THIS IS LIVE!! if you closed your eyes you could never tell if it was a studio recording or live. THAT'S WHAT A TALENT THIS MAN IS. A world class guitarist and vocalist. Do your self a favor and listen to 3 of his albums, Breezin, Weekend in LA and Livin inside your love.
On Broadway is mint Being With You Instrumental aswell the guy can do it all do like Give Me The Night long version brings best out of a Great Song great video he can make his Guitar talk add 20/20 and Inside Love So Personal is pretty good indeed,Turn Your Love Around wonderful vibes memories feelings and duet with Roberta Flack You Are The Love Of My Life
It is definitely a great honor of meeting and be able to assist as you and Al Jarreau when the both of you had a concert here in Manila,Philippines few years ago. Thanks a million for the fun memories and the opportunity of personally meeting the both of you.
I applaud Whitney, but George Benson is an original. I still remember when me and my class from the 7th grade graduated at j.c. harris elementary school in Atlanta GA on this song. We stood and did a sign lanuguage version of this, and the record played in the background, it was so beautiful... George is the man!.
I'm a huge fan of oldies, perhaps more than my mother who is 61. However, I never knew that George Benson was the original artist of this song. It wasnt until I saw the informercial with Cuba Gooding Sr the other day. This is a fantastic song, and I wish a studio version was available on RUclips.
I heard this song in Like 1978 made every one I knew listen to this song because I was feeling twas the greatest of all, I made this listen to this song. The best recording of all.
This is my all time fav song. And I don't understand people comparing Whitney or George's versions. I'm just glad that 2 of the most incrediblly talented artists of our time covered this amazing song. Twice the level of appreciation as far as I'm concerned. I love 'em both. And Andy Abraham did a pretty good version too I recall.
And if by chance, that special place That you've been dreaming of Leads us to a lonely place Find our strength in love... ♥♥♥ Beautiful song, thanks so much...
lyric is really good. it was written by a lady who got breast cancer and who was braved enough to continue her life when she was children. Sometimes when you were in such a difficult moment, you may want to give up your life. But she didn't ! This is because greatest love is to love yourself first and don't give it up! I just think we need more good song like this !
We as a people have stepped away from our responsibilities to the children of today, therefore failing them as leaders and mentors. It's songs like this that bring us back to the real purpose and responsibility within each of us. Let's get back to being the true examples that our young people need.
I wish men would sing like this again! George sang the original hit on this amazing song, and it still sounds incredible listening to it today! What a vocalist! Wow!!!
Dedicated to Linda Creed & all cancer sufferers? Did you know that this sing is about Cancer?. It was written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed. The song was recorded by George Benson for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest, it was later popularized by Whitney Houston. Creed wrote the lyrics in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with great challenges that one must face in life, being strong during those challenges whether you succeed or fail, and passing that strength on to children to carry with them into their adult lives. Creed eventually lost here life to the disease in April 1986 at the age of 36, at the time her song was an international hit by Whitney Houston. R.I.P Linda Creed
wow! brings a tear to my eyes- thank you- Love IS truth!-can't have one without the other--like the Word---made flesh! we must become those words--------a grey eagle "We borrow the land from our children"-Black Hawk
This is the original singer of this song, it wasn't popularized until Whitney Houston recorded her version of it. It's always wonderful to hear the original version of the song.
Absolutely beautiful. George sang it in a way to understand this bold statement. You can almost see him doing that on stage (loving himself). Magic. R.I.Paradise George, see you when I get there.
He actually did receive the Glory..it's his song and Whitney's performance of the song pays what is called homage to the original...she never took that away from him and neither did anybody that actually knows music and remembers the original version from 1977...this song was our graduation song from the eighth grade in 1984 just like many schools during that time so we always knew the original...Respectfully, just like I Will Always Love You...Whitney's remakes brought music to a new generation
Yes I believe the children are our future beautiful song by George Benson and Whitney Houston, sends a message to respect the children, like the song says we were once children, and did we want respect from our elderlies?Just a beautiful song
Benson was the original recording artist for this song. It was first recorded in 1977, for the Muhammad Ali biopic, "The Greatest." It was written by Linda Creed and Michael Masser, while Creed was fighting breast cancer. Whitney Houston covered it in 1984.
I remember when I first heard the Whotney version, I said "She can't sing that! It's George Benson's song!" Eventually, Whitney made me forget George Benson. Watching this video made me remember how much I loved the original. I'm starting to forget the Whitney version now.
Esta canción y su interpretación, ha sido mí felicidad durante 24 años, hasta que que mi amor Virginia, nos dejó para siempre 😢. Virginia sin ti desde hace 4 años pero no te olvidaré jamás, te amo 💖
greatest love of all - l'amore più grande di tutti. oggi ho capito il vero senso della parola "meraviglioso" e ancor di più quello della parola "amore" TI AMO
When Linda Creed wrote the lyrics, she was in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with a terminal illness and being a young mother. She eventually succumbed to the disease and died in April 1986 (at the age of 37), the same month that the single was released.
From Wikipedia "The Greatest Love of All" written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed and originally recorded by Jane Olivor Creed wrote the lyrics in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with great challenges that one must face in life, being strong during those challenges whether you succeed or fail, and passing that strength on to children to carry with them into their adult lives.
Gracias mi picioso por regalarme esta belleza... espero que sea "El amor más grande de todos" ;) Me encantaaaaaaaaaa... me habré tragado una mariposa??? jajajjajjaaa...
It's always fascinating to come across a "reverse cover" for the first time, i.e. a song that you only ever knew as having only been performed by one performer, but which you then find out, often many years later, was actually a cover. What's interesting is how identical, musically, George Benson's and Whitney's versions are. I think we should give thanks to Michael Masser (music) and Linda Creed (lyrics) for writing this great song. Without the writers, we have nothing.
What a masterpiece give's me goosebumps Mr George Benson is one of my fav's this is stunning - he's got a whole lot of soul in his EPIC VOICE ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻👏👏👏👏👏
Energy charm swag the guy had it George Benson 70s and 80s also with Guitar and Vocals the passion soul funk sound the guys one of the Great Musicians in any genre language legend the lyrics
This song is about having self love. Not the insecurity fueled kind that's so evident today, but the kind the person this song is about has, Muhammad Ali. As a teenager I wanted to be just like him, because of who he was and also because of my insecurities. Insecurities that eventually led to alcoholism. Today I love myself. When we learn to love ourselves enough to be happy with who we are, we can love others as well, which makes the self love Im talking about truly the greatest love of all.
George hit #24 in Billboard, 10-8-77. From the fim, 'the Greatest', 'bout Muhammad Ail. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
Folks actually forget that this is GEORGES song to begin with. Which is why he can sing it with the sensitivity it deserves. George's rendition is very reflective. The "character" in the song has an introspective, quiet resolve, instead of an explosive, take no prisoners , Im gonna do it my way approach like Whitney and others use. I know it's just a matter of vocal interpretation, but being introspective myself, this version speaks to me more.
I have been listening to this song for a long time. From George Benson to Whitney, this song lifts me up when I am uncertain about my own future or current place in this world. I wish and pray that Africa and all the world would LISTEN to these words and learn to LOVE themselves. By God this is possible because God is LOVE and if we ALL learned to love ourselves with The Greatest of All we can easily love others...
me too. You cannot others if you don't first care for yourself. After to listening to this version, I can see that vocal range played a big part in why the Whitney Houston version is so popular. It's about placing the range of this song in a person's voice for optimal placement and tone. they are BOTH awesome!
George Benson's original version is supreme and it's underrated compared to the attention Whitney Houston's version received..Benson's version is in my top ten songs of all time
I agree. Got married to this version, organist played it down the Isle, first dance at reception afterwards. 1991. 25 years in a couple of months and still in love. Thanks George, inspirational.
I agree, brother
Aderemi Adediran boy do I ever agree with you. This mans voice was meant for this song.
Still in love (forever), still love GB's original version. Would love to see George Benson live? What a guitar player and song writer xxx
It is gift! this beautiful song should not be sung yelling like a crazy, I hate withney version, it doesnt seems to be the same song!
I really don't care who sing this song the best but my opinion is i love the song because it's has a really great meaning & inspiring to..
"the greatest love of all" sung by a man with "the greatest voice of all"!
People, please stop fighting over whose version is better and be glad we have many! It's a great song that deserves to be heard and the message in the song is the most important message we'll ever hear in our lives, that takes a lifetime to get.
I can proudly remember the wonderful original by Mr. Benson but Ms. Houston brought her own magic to the song too! There are many versions of this wonderful song to enjoy.
The original and the best interpretation of this song.
This song inspired me when I was 12 years old. Even until this day, I love it, because the lyrics are so powerful and heartfelt. At that young age you don't know enough to know you don't know anything, but after I heard this song, I repeated the words over and over until I believed in them. It so inspired me and I am so grateful that George Benson through this song showed me the way to ultimately believe in myself. I can never say thank you enough...Thank You!
this is one of those songs I can listen to over and over and not get sick of it
same
One of the best songs ever. George Benson is one of those rare talents which come once in a life time.
Not only is he a genius guitar player but he's a great singer as well! Amazing!!!
George is the master....he first appeared on Broadway at the age of 6..yes six he is the best modern day jazz "artist" of all time.....no one will ever replace this man....treasure his music now and forever more......George is a modern day Icon. LONG LIVE GEORGE BENSON.
未成年の時、カセットテープに録音して、何百回も聴いていました。例え瞳が黒くても、青くても、自由と平和を､祈ります。有難う御座いました。
Best version of this classic song.
had this played on the radio when my son was born great tune georgey boy
This song makes me think of the " Champ" every time I hear it. As many times it has been redone, no one can touch GB's.
Thanks for the music!
Respect!!! I just watched on Broadway. Man this guy has so much talent. Fantastic, unbelievable skills at the guitar but also his voice!!!
The best version EVER!!! Happy 80th birthday George.
How could a "like" express the feelings George is giving us...?
One of the top singers, one of the top musicians, one of the lost in the "show" system, one of the top in our soul.
God bless these people.
Thank you for the video.
George Benson has always been a "healer"..a positive message delivered with powerful voice. We cannot ignore him if we want to be "all that we can be" in life...don't lose out.
THIS IS LIVE!! if you closed your eyes you could never tell if it was a studio recording or live. THAT'S WHAT A TALENT THIS MAN IS. A world class guitarist and vocalist. Do your self a favor and listen to 3 of his albums, Breezin, Weekend in LA and Livin inside your love.
On Broadway is mint Being With You Instrumental aswell the guy can do it all do like Give Me The Night long version brings best out of a Great Song great video he can make his Guitar talk add 20/20 and Inside Love So Personal is pretty good indeed,Turn Your Love Around wonderful vibes memories feelings and duet with Roberta Flack You Are The Love Of My Life
Poucos comentários pra uma musica tão maravilhosa🥰
It is definitely a great honor of meeting and be able to assist as you and Al Jarreau when the both of you had a concert here in Manila,Philippines few years ago. Thanks a million for the fun memories and the opportunity of personally meeting the both of you.
I applaud Whitney, but George Benson is an original. I still remember when me and my class from the 7th grade graduated at j.c. harris elementary school in Atlanta GA on this song. We stood and did a sign lanuguage version of this, and the record played in the background, it was so beautiful... George is the man!.
I love this version, your voice is totally beautiful Mr. Benson.
there is no other song that talks about how to learn to love yourself and with such background
and harmony
Georg has one of the best Voices in the World. And he2s a great composer too. I love his Music
He is such an intense musician :) I fell in love with this beautiful song in the early 70's..I was in love with my older sister's albums..:))
Learning to love yourself is "The Greatest Love Of All". Love this song so much.
I'm a huge fan of oldies, perhaps more than my mother who is 61. However, I never knew that George Benson was the original artist of this song. It wasnt until I saw the informercial with Cuba Gooding Sr the other day. This is a fantastic song, and I wish a studio version was available on RUclips.
I heard this song in Like 1978 made every one I knew listen to this song because I was feeling twas the greatest of all,
I made this listen to this song. The best recording of all.
This is my all time fav song. And I don't understand people comparing Whitney or George's versions. I'm just glad that 2 of the most incrediblly talented artists of our time covered this amazing song. Twice the level of appreciation as far as I'm concerned. I love 'em both. And Andy Abraham did a pretty good version too I recall.
And if by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads us to a lonely place
Find our strength in love... ♥♥♥
Beautiful song, thanks so much...
lyric is really good. it was written by a lady who got breast cancer and who was braved enough to continue her life when she was children. Sometimes when you were in such a difficult moment, you may want to give up your life. But she didn't ! This is because greatest love is to love yourself first and don't give it up! I just think we need more good song like this !
We as a people have stepped away from our responsibilities to the children of today, therefore failing them as leaders and mentors. It's songs like this that bring us back to the real purpose and responsibility within each of us. Let's get back to being the true examples that our young people need.
Very nice voice!
I can't compare George with any other artist. George is something else. His voice makes me tremble. Hese a real man.
This song is sung by George Benson....Thank you George....I have always loved this melody :)))
Stupenda canzone ,lui meraviglioso una voce da togliere il respiro
I wish men would sing like this again! George sang the original hit on this amazing song, and it still sounds incredible listening to it today! What a vocalist! Wow!!!
The best....Nobody can sing like Mr Benson... He sings and learn to live as well...
Dedicated to Linda Creed & all cancer sufferers? Did you know that this sing is about Cancer?. It was written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed. The song was recorded by George Benson for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest, it was later popularized by Whitney Houston. Creed wrote the lyrics in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with great challenges that one must face in life, being strong during those challenges whether you succeed or fail, and passing that strength on to children to carry with them into their adult lives. Creed eventually lost here life to the disease in April 1986 at the age of 36, at the time her song was an international hit by Whitney Houston. R.I.P Linda Creed
i thought he wrote this song-thx for the background to this song
J Eshun
J Eshun thanks for sharing the backstory
J Eshun Linda died in 86.
wow! brings a tear to my eyes- thank you- Love IS truth!-can't have one without the other--like the Word---made flesh! we must become those words--------a grey eagle "We borrow the land from our children"-Black Hawk
It's so nice when someone sounds as good live as they do on a recording! Bravo George! I've been a fan from the beginning!
This is the original singer of this song, it wasn't popularized until Whitney Houston recorded her version of it. It's always wonderful to hear the original version of the song.
This is a Live at Montreux Jazz Festival in 1986 :) what a beautiful song...
That was a Great performance
this is great, it is so interesting to hear an original, and so rare to hear a good remake, so good job whitney, and great job george
Beautiful arrangement and never viewed before on video.Taking photos at the premier of Ali 's movie was a lifetime of memories Thanks!
George ,tu seispeciale,diverso, sei nato cosi ,e chi ti ascolta si emoziona graziedavvero.
just simple the best George Benson is and will be always the King!
Absolutely beautiful. George sang it in a way to understand this bold statement. You can almost see him doing that on stage (loving himself). Magic. R.I.Paradise George, see you when I get there.
Uh, George Benson is still alive Angie.
so much talent is just a gift !this takes me far back in the years !
love you GB!
This is the best version
+Marcia Akester For sure.
no..
do prefer the Whitney Houston's version-just because she's got superior vocals
No, check Lorez Alexandria
@@burlhorse61 You cant be superior if you are stealing songs ijs
The best version and only version of this song. Should have seen George in Cardiff in June. Have to wait until next year now
Never tire of this version . George is wonderful and the songs has the best lyrics ever !!!
Thee words and story stormy love in lifetime will never get old or fade greatness
it's true .... i'am agree with you Soldier. GOD bless everybody.
Mike from Italy.
He actually did receive the Glory..it's his song and Whitney's performance of the song pays what is called homage to the original...she never took that away from him and neither did anybody that actually knows music and remembers the original version from 1977...this song was our graduation song from the eighth grade in 1984 just like many schools during that time so we always knew the original...Respectfully, just like I Will Always Love You...Whitney's remakes brought music to a new generation
sure was. George benson is an AMAZING jazz guitarist. How on earth he ended up making music like this is beyond me.
Yes I believe the children are our future beautiful song by George Benson and Whitney Houston, sends a message to respect the children, like the song says we were once children, and did we want respect from our elderlies?Just a beautiful song
GEORGE BENSON, um dos melhores guitarristas do mundo e dono de uma bélissima voz...
Sergio - São Paulo/Brasil
Beautiful , thankýou George ,real talent!
Love your songs George and my favorites are: Nothing's Gonna Change my Love for and In Your Eyes! God bless you always!
favoloso....stupendo ....fantastico....grande!!!!benson sei ai livelli della nostra amata w.h.
Benson was the original recording artist for this song. It was first recorded in 1977, for the Muhammad Ali biopic, "The Greatest." It was written by Linda Creed and Michael Masser, while Creed was fighting breast cancer. Whitney Houston covered it in 1984.
Es ist sein Lied - it is his song!!!! Ich kann es jeden Tag hören....X-mal! Wonderful sound! J´adore!
;)
I remember when I first heard the Whotney version, I said "She can't sing that! It's George Benson's song!" Eventually, Whitney made me forget George Benson. Watching this video made me remember how much I loved the original. I'm starting to forget the Whitney version now.
Both male & female versions are great...rip whitney
Very potent words and very true. Look inside your heart and reside there for just 20 minutes a day, it will change your life in a wonderful way!
there is no reason to be screaming and yelling like whitney, this song is so sweet!
GEORGE BENSON = PURE CLASS
Beautiful and touching :)
Fue el primer concierto que vi con mi amor en 1988,en las Ventas.
Fue y es mí gran amor, aunque nos dejó el 9 de Noviembre de 2020. Te amo Virginia 💔
Esta canción y su interpretación, ha sido mí felicidad durante 24 años, hasta que que mi amor Virginia, nos dejó para siempre 😢.
Virginia sin ti desde hace 4 años pero no te olvidaré jamás, te amo 💖
BRILLIANT - my fav song of all time
I was listening to him whilst my friends listened to Donny Osmond!!!!
greatest love of all - l'amore più grande di tutti. oggi ho capito il vero senso della parola "meraviglioso" e ancor di più quello della parola "amore" TI AMO
george benson -THE BEST JAZZMEN
WOW!! the voice on this guy....
and I came in to listen to him play the guitar :)
What a gifted fellow and a brilliant performer. Really a quality performance. Thanks for posting
george, you are one of the greatest singers^^
from japan
When Linda Creed wrote the lyrics, she was in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with a terminal illness and being a young mother. She eventually succumbed to the disease and died in April 1986 (at the age of 37), the same month that the single was released.
From Wikipedia
"The Greatest Love of All" written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed and originally recorded by Jane Olivor Creed wrote the lyrics in the midst of her struggle with breast cancer. The words describe her feelings about coping with great challenges that one must face in life, being strong during those challenges whether you succeed or fail, and passing that strength on to children to carry with them into their adult lives.
Fui a un concierto de George Benson en el Greek Theatre en Berkeley, algo inolvidable, insuperable y maravilloso...
My favorite song... I was 15 years old when I tried to sing this song, and even sang this in a singing contest... love the melody and meaning...
great song, great great interpretation. bravo..
George Benson - Greastest Love Of All
The remind me of coming to America. I can’t unsee it.
George the greatest one of all !!!
George , I love you. O.M.G.no nonsance right from the heart, real and honest.
wow! wow! wow! I like this song so much.
Superbe musique, cette version rend dingue❤❤❤
Gracias mi picioso por regalarme esta belleza... espero que sea "El amor más grande de todos" ;)
Me encantaaaaaaaaaa... me habré tragado una mariposa??? jajajjajjaaa...
It's always fascinating to come across a "reverse cover" for the first time, i.e. a song that you only ever knew as having only been performed by one performer, but which you then find out, often many years later, was actually a cover.
What's interesting is how identical, musically, George Benson's and Whitney's versions are.
I think we should give thanks to Michael Masser (music) and Linda Creed (lyrics) for writing this great song. Without the writers, we have nothing.
And Gordon Lightfoot's If You Could Read My Mind, from which this melody was stolen.
Great song though.
Always loved this song
What a masterpiece give's me goosebumps Mr George Benson is one of my fav's this is stunning - he's got a whole lot of soul in his EPIC VOICE ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻👏👏👏👏👏
sung so beautifully - the greatest ever tribute to whitney and the man himself
If only I were born in this era. :')
What a wonderful singer 😎😍
Energy charm swag the guy had it George Benson 70s and 80s also with Guitar and Vocals the passion soul funk sound the guys one of the Great Musicians in any genre language legend the lyrics