Sesame Street - George Benson - The Greatest Love of All (1982)

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9 жыл бұрын

From 1982, George Benson sings "The Greatest Love of All" to a group of kids. Written in 1977 for the Muhammad Ali biopic "The Greatest", by Michael Masser (that's him on the piano) and Linda Creed, George was the first to record this monster hit for Whitney Houston (1985). CLICK ON SHOW MORE FOR INFO AND LINKS!
Creed wrote the lyrics during her struggle with breast cancer. Weeks before Whitney's version hit #1, Linda succumbed to the disease (April 1986); she was only 37. In 1992 she was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In a sad twist of timing, her co-writer on this, Michael Masser, passed away just a couple of days ago (July 9, 2015), having never recovered from a stroke he had a few years ago. He was 74. A gentle reminder to grab life while you can, kids, it doesn't last forever.
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@fubarmedia591 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best version of this song. And that's that folks.

@stillstanding134 4 жыл бұрын

I like to think those kids went on to do amazing things in life after they heard him sing this song.

@PRS247 2 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful. God bless George Benson.

@RhiannaBarr 6 жыл бұрын

The lyricist of this song, Linda Creed, wrote these lyrics in 1977, after discovering she had breast cancer...she died of this horrible disease in April 1986...surprisingly on the day Whitney’s version hit #1. It’s like she waited for the whole world to know and love her song...and when they did, she felt ready to go.

@XI_Daisy_XI 3 жыл бұрын

Just read about this before seeing your comment. She was frim Mt Airy, PA. 😢💔

@daveslater9141 3 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong but when she wrote this there was also some collaboration from Muhammed ali, i may have got my info mixed up though, it was many moons ago when i worked for George, my memories not as good as it used to be, very good comment by yourself anyway, its always nice to learn something new. Thank you.

@lilmisfit 2 жыл бұрын

That is so beautiful thank you for sharing

@aboutclassicalmusic5715 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful written, Linda was a genius. May she remember forever

@ericfreeman1303 Жыл бұрын

Well the song writer definitely got the world to hear it Especially after Whitney Houston did it with so much expression and feeling.

@daveslater9141 6 жыл бұрын

Privalleged to have been Georges Personal assistant and Valet in the 1980's, became good friends.

@daveslater9141 6 жыл бұрын

im in this, the guy in the blck suit with the camera towards the end, not a glory seeker just a 52 yr old guy who would love to go back to being 21 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ap94pdpns8zGnX0.html

@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful voice, and he's being really sweet with the kids in this, seems like a really good dude.

@daveslater9141 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond he was (is) a genuinely all round wonderful and nice individual, it was a pleasure working for him, it never felt like work and he always had time in his ever so hectic and busy itinerary to take 5 minutes out to help me.

@l_Live_In_Oregon 3 жыл бұрын

That little girl who yawns at the 2:36 part just touches my heart and I love the way George reacts!

@anthonyb4473 7 жыл бұрын

I love this version!!! He sings from the heart!!

@martindelara5270 5 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse... because he is the original version.. anthony B

@madisoncastle5138 8 күн бұрын

Yeah

@15061952 6 жыл бұрын

If anyone wishes to learn what "The voice's control" means, here you are !

@benc8896 4 жыл бұрын

That performance was so natural, it actually made me shed a tear. You can see how transfixed the children are, they really appreciate that what they are hearing is really good

@walkingmonument 8 жыл бұрын

The look on the kids faces says it all doesn't it?

@dare2win215 3 жыл бұрын

It's still remarkable how much George sounds like Donny Hathaway at times, especially with the throaty, nasal, and heady tones. He, Donny, and Stevie had worked together on a project. It would have been the GOAT

@JamesDeanRivera 5 ай бұрын

I could see that being a big hit. If only

@rocket6750 6 жыл бұрын

My mom is in this song she is the girl with the braids

@miguelincendi7758 5 жыл бұрын

FS Rocket Cat little did she know that this guy singing this barely ok version, would become a world hit by the best female artist of all time.

@darkfeather6857 5 жыл бұрын

@@miguelincendi7758 You sound like a fool! George had a beautiful, rich voice! He doesn't have the fireworks of a soprano, but his velvet tone is sufficiently pleasing to millions of fans, and FS Rocket Cat, your mom was a lucky girl!

@Prince_Dracula 5 жыл бұрын

I believe you

@tonbridgeroy 4 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful little girl - very attentive - taking it all in and loving being there in that special moment 1:51

@grahambingham1649 4 жыл бұрын

Your mom is gorgeous

@emmawilliams9831 7 ай бұрын

The little girl with long plaits had tears.

@israel9387 8 жыл бұрын

can somebody teach that man to sing? oh no need, that's perfection

@walkingmonument 8 жыл бұрын

Lol. I think George would agree that singing is not his greatest strength but I love it. It's earthy and real

@isrj01 2 жыл бұрын

Pure gold

@KajiVocals 2 жыл бұрын

@@walkingmonument Which is ironic cause he’s an excellent singer.

@simonederomanis2091 7 ай бұрын

Look at those kids, they're totally raptured by the spell of that velvet voice!

@courtneyscott4800 3 жыл бұрын

This song is for little kids,grown ups & young adults 🎓 graduations 🎓 👏

@miquelom Жыл бұрын

I didn't know this version of Benson, until several years after listening to Whitney Houston's, in 1985, from her first album and that was one of her biggest hits. I am a fan of both. George is a musical genius.

@robertwilson214 Жыл бұрын

When non prime time children's TV had more talent than 2022s entire output/Tough audience...yawning through a masterpiece at 2.38.

@Prince_Dracula Жыл бұрын

it’s 2023, i’m 19. this still moves me to tears. it’s the melody, they can’t ignore it.

@eddieoliva5979 Жыл бұрын

Grande George Benson..

@user-ly8wo5ey6r Ай бұрын

Beautiful song

@robbybobbyoh 8 жыл бұрын

This is a gem, Mr. Benson makes "effortlessness" sheer genius. Nat "King" Cole had this same gift of presentation, and no wonder George did such a wonderful tribute to Mr. Cole, recently, on recording and tour...there is a parallel in artistry. And what a timely tribute to the memory of Muhammad Ali, the greatest...love of all. Thank you and bless them all.

@gale1431 5 жыл бұрын

I love George Benson and I love Nat King Cole. But I have to say that I feel so sorry for George being compared to NKC. As much as I love him, he's not even close.

@daveslater9141 3 жыл бұрын

George always did a Nat king cole tribute whilst we were touring, my favourite part of the evening.

@BrunoFaglioniOficial 4 жыл бұрын

The greatest song of all ❤️.. Thank you, Mr. Benson. You're the greatest!

@estebanquito545 Жыл бұрын

Grande George!

@jtrip540 5 ай бұрын

Quite simply stated, this is the most profoundly inspiring clip of any George Benson art to date.

@aydnzengin3309 4 жыл бұрын

Soft but intense!

@richardoconnor8984 Жыл бұрын

By far, the best version of this song -- live or studio.

@dorzmelendez8752 6 жыл бұрын

I love George Benson's version of this song. Pure and beautiful.

@donaldwilliamfry 2 жыл бұрын

I agree the tune is great and he did it well. Unfortunately, it's teaching is poison spiritually.

@NK-vd8xi 2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldwilliamfry how so?

@donaldwilliamfry 2 жыл бұрын

@@NK-vd8xi No person is an island. We all need other people and we definitely need God. People who follow this philosophy will inevitably come to the point where they realize they are also disappointed in themselves. God is the center and the source. Once we get to know God, the other relationships begin to fall into place. Putting self at the center will always leave us flat eventually.

@NK-vd8xi 2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldwilliamfry I get where you're coming from. Though this needn't be contradictory to the love for God. Expecting little to nothing from other people and focusing on oneself and depending on oneself alone isn't bad. It doesn't mean we shouldn't help others, it means we should be extra grateful when people do help us.

@liveandloud9687 Жыл бұрын

@@donaldwilliamfry purpose of song went right over your head I think. That’s ok, it truly speaks to some of us. A million people can hear a song, and there are a million different interpretations.

@giasone777 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful voice.

@RailJoyProductions 9 жыл бұрын

This is the key George sung this song in at the West Hollywood Roxy Theater in 1977 for the album Weekend In L.A., and this Sesame Street cut of it is so precious, it almost brings you to tears. RIP Linda Creed, Whitney Houston, and Michael Masser. Your soul man, guitar master, and longtime friend Mr. Benson remains alive and well, still carrying on the shared musical legacy and joyous singing spirit into today. This is a wonderful look back at a snippet of what wholesome children's programming is all about.

@buildbros871 6 жыл бұрын

Best version

@martindelara5270 5 жыл бұрын

He is the Original version..

@user-ez9ij4jo2e Жыл бұрын

Makes me cry

@dorzmelendez8752 6 жыл бұрын

Wow but I have always loved George Benson's version of this song. Pure and the greatest version of all. Look at the adoring faces of these kids. They simply loved the song as well.

@vulpixfairy1985 5 ай бұрын

Especially that sweet girl with the plaits. Her smile is so beautiful like it would be belong to an angel.

@govinpillai3475 Жыл бұрын

I hope all those kids are somewhere happy with a fantastic career and loving families of their own

@Stellaluna88 2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this version on Sesame Street before Whitney Houston’s. They are both beautiful.

@user-cp5vm7il2d 3 жыл бұрын

The BEST Version of This Song!

@brianmcrae63 7 ай бұрын

I chose this song for the mother-son dance at my wedding in 1990. I had never heard his Sesame Street rendition until just now -- just amazing!

@virginiaguerra1723 2 жыл бұрын

That was simply breathtaking!!❤️ I wonder if any of those children will some day say: “George Benson sang The Greatest Love of All when I was a child and he inspired me to become a singer”. I hope so. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lanamartin9107 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite Whitney song even though it’s a a cover of George’s. This is so cute and look at the kids faces. Precious

@uwalekeelvis7996 Жыл бұрын

I love it 😍

@herbertcarrillo-ramos3772 5 жыл бұрын

I was flipping the channels back in the day when by coincidence I saw this young man singing this song. Brilliant. This was the first time I saw and heard this man sing and first time I heard the song....MAGNIFICENT .Summer 1982

@vecernicek2 7 жыл бұрын

Gosh, the little girl yawning at 2:36 is so cute

@tmalone2530 6 жыл бұрын

Pure magic. Oh MAN!

@TheOnIyGod 5 жыл бұрын

0:19🎼I Believe The Children Are Our Future🎼 This is for my two NIECES, Kemmie and Kammie. Love you!!! 🙏

@sarwotoganteng6487 Жыл бұрын

RIP Ali

@steveandreskijr843 7 жыл бұрын

So sincere...and to clarify, Benson recorded this tune first and performed it for years before Whitney ever covered it....even this version was years prior to Whitney reviving it

@mikex3578 8 жыл бұрын

A wonderful vocal performance by George!

@kirkwann9675 Жыл бұрын

George you are the man!!

@alexsudar1921 9 ай бұрын

Mr Benson ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@windowpane 7 жыл бұрын

Whenever I hear this song, be it George Benson or Whitney singing it, my tears flow uncontrollably. I have no idea why.

@gavinvonmeyer3746 5 жыл бұрын

What a great singer... What a great composter. RIP Michael Masser... Thanks for great post!!

@paulolapa3040 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Masser stole this from Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind"

@suzyflorida1193 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing Michael Masser brings tears to my eyes. He was so very very special. Only a genius could have composed music the way that he did, one song after the other.

@justinbligh 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vibrato in his voice

@nathanherring675 2 жыл бұрын

Linda Creed one of the best song writers of all time.

@ginaking1309 4 жыл бұрын

I fall in love with this version so much. Thank you so much Benson. Kiss .....

@larrybotsford4243 Жыл бұрын

I watched this live on television 35 years with my son. I now sing it to his 5 year old twin bots.

@litacastillo4884 7 ай бұрын

Happy birthday 🎉🎂 ( One of best 🌷🌷

@mademepickaname 3 жыл бұрын

These kids would be in their mid-40s today.

@alexandreguitar 5 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@jacquelinesmith7267 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, wow how absolutely wonderful George Benson 🤗 xx

@NaomiIsSoAwesome98 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the kids in the video ever got to see Houston's amazing live performances of this song. I'm sure they did. What an beautiful song from start to finish.

@jimmyprincivil4269 Жыл бұрын

George Benson’s phrasing his poise and his style of singing kind of reminds me of Sam Cooke!

@cesardejesus5139 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus!! So beautifull please save ours childrens!!

@sarahmill6963 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Child hood flash back! ❤️❤️💯💯

@alyssa595 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to hear his beautiful performance around his 79 birthday and this difficult moment.

@gijose83 2 жыл бұрын

OG sesame street

@l_Live_In_Oregon 3 жыл бұрын

would love to see a reunion of all in this song!

@Giovanni_iasi 6 жыл бұрын

BEST EVER VERSION OF THE WHOLE HISTHORY OF MUSIC. :)

@tradbowseven 3 жыл бұрын

A great guitarist who made it cause he can sing.

@RockingJamboree 8 жыл бұрын

RIP to the Greatest.

@PB-xr6yi 5 жыл бұрын

He's still alive

@HiDefRonin 5 жыл бұрын

Phoebe Bloomfield I think he was talking about Muhammad Ali

@horizontoday7874 3 жыл бұрын

@@PB-xr6yi Well, to Whitney Houston

@joepropsnyc 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely fell in love with this song, when it was the only version. Before Randy Watson...lol

@horizontoday7874 3 жыл бұрын

Whitney Houston

@blkpanther11 2 жыл бұрын

This Was Randy Watson Idol LOL 😆 Seriously Though George is In Class By Itself

@blkpanther11 2 жыл бұрын

This Was Randy Watson Idol LOL 😆 Seriously Though George is In Class By Itself

@ilhamwiraputra6207 6 жыл бұрын

george benson his the best of all

@mariagladysangel 11 ай бұрын

Very nice voice!

@kevinmichaud1465 5 жыл бұрын

Je suis quebecois c est un de mes meilleur chanteur

@franciscojr.fuentebella287 2 жыл бұрын

nice...

@sdne1959 5 жыл бұрын

. A HEART-CRUSHINGLY beautiful song.....enhanced even MORE by these cute kids (look at those INCREDIBLE faces !!), ESPECIALLY when they do wonderfully ADORABLE stuff like this ====> (2:37) !! And watch George's GREAT reaction, in the moment, to that 'adorable' yawn......though it's not (quite) on camera, it looks like he can't help but give her a quick little caress on the cheek, almost as if to say, "I know, sweetie, it's been a long day......" !! .

@josephreyes3227 2 жыл бұрын

A genuine smile from the children...nourishing.... and the voice, its epic...

@soulakh 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@intecgroup6104 Жыл бұрын

I REALLY THINK THAT CHILDRENS ARE HAPPY JUST BECAUSE EXIST

@tedtimothy9074 3 жыл бұрын

Ali was the greatest. Michael is really playing that instrument and it is George Benson's song. Ali came to Kennedy Square in Downtown Detroit to promote his movie. He was dressed in a suit and tie. He challenged anyone in the crowd to hit him. No one could. His speed was just amazing .As his limo was leaving, he waved to me. He must have noticed me watching him.

@dorzmelendez8752 6 жыл бұрын

I so love this version of George Benson of the song. One of a gem of a song and his version.

@marcoaureliomorgado4794 3 жыл бұрын

Just incredibly beautiful!

@zymaymyn Жыл бұрын

This segment premiered in Episode 1309 on 5/17/1979.

@orgasplosion 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a treasure

@0914andre 3 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest song of all

@singingredhead1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful rendition on KZfaq. So wonderful how he sings this important message to this children.

@ericfreeman273 Жыл бұрын

Hearing Whiteny sing this as a teenager, I always felt she'd written it about me. Now seeing that a guy had wrote it I know it was written about me and my life, facts