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

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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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@tmalone2530 2 месяца назад

I’m a grown ass man sitting up here crying hearing this.

@kazamshah4543 Месяц назад

There's no shame in admitting that. It's such a beautiful performance. You'd have to have a heart of stone not to cry. 😢😢😢😢😢

@stillstanding134 4 года назад

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

@fubarmedia591 3 года назад

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

@Juliaflo 2 месяца назад

I second that--I am not a particular fan of Whitney Houston's version, truth be told.

@daveslater9141 6 лет назад

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

@daveslater9141 6 лет назад

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-49Hrw6NfbmI.html

@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond 3 года назад

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

@daveslater9141 3 года назад

@@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.

@RhiannaBarr 6 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@daveslater9141 3 года назад

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 года назад

That is so beautiful thank you for sharing

@aboutclassicalmusic5715 2 года назад

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

@ericfreeman1303 Год назад

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

@anthonyb4473 7 лет назад

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

@martindelara5270 5 лет назад

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

@madisoncastle5138 3 месяца назад

Yeah

@PRS247 5 месяцев назад

This is so beautiful. God bless George Benson.

@jtrip540 8 месяцев назад

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

@walkingmonument 8 лет назад

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

@l_Live_In_Oregon 4 года назад

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

@israel9387 8 лет назад

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

@walkingmonument 8 лет назад

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

@isrj01 2 года назад

Pure gold

@KajiVocals 2 года назад

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

@benc8896 4 года назад

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

@simonederomanis2091 10 месяцев назад

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

@rocket6750 7 лет назад

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

@miguelincendi7758 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

@@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!

@Thevamp1reking 5 лет назад

I believe you

@tonbridgeroy 5 лет назад

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

@grahambingham1649 4 года назад

Your mom is gorgeous

@emmawilliams9831 10 месяцев назад

The little girl with long plaits had tears.

@robertwilson214 Год назад

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

@Thevamp1reking Год назад

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

@vegasbaby3669 9 дней назад

preach!

@Daring2Win 3 года назад

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 8 месяцев назад

I could see that being a big hit. If only

@govinpillai3475 Год назад

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

@courtneyscott4800 4 года назад

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

@dorzmelendez8752 6 лет назад

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

@donaldwilliamfry 2 года назад

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

@NK-vd8xi 2 года назад

@@donaldwilliamfry how so?

@donaldwilliamfry 2 года назад

@@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 года назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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.

@walterleguizamon6094 Месяц назад

Increíble lo que interpreta un maestro!!! Es mi ídolo!!!

@Adarian27 Месяц назад

If people only knew the lyrics and their hidden yet subtle meaning to the world around them.

@miquelom 2 года назад

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.

@robbybobbyoh 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 года назад

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

@aydnzengin3309 4 года назад

Soft but intense!

@15061952 6 лет назад

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

@richardoconnor8984 2 года назад

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

@jimmyprincivil4269 2 года назад

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

@kirkwann9675 Год назад

George you are the man!!

@RailJoyProductions 9 лет назад

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.

@Stellaluna88 3 года назад

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

@gavinvonmeyer3746 6 лет назад

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

@paulolapa3040 4 года назад

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

@흑장군-s2u 3 года назад

The BEST Version of This Song!

@종인김-z4i Год назад

Makes me cry

@BrunoFaglioniOficial 5 лет назад

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

@0914andre 3 года назад

This is the greatest song of all

@mikex3578 8 лет назад

A wonderful vocal performance by George!

@l_Live_In_Oregon 3 года назад

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

@buildbros871 6 лет назад

Best version

@martindelara5270 5 лет назад

He is the Original version..

@lanamartin9107 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

I love it 😍

@herbertcarrillo-ramos3772 5 лет назад

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

@virginiaguerra1723 2 года назад

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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dorzmelendez8752 6 лет назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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

@justinbligh 4 года назад

Beautiful vibrato in his voice

@steveandreskijr843 7 лет назад

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

@suzyflorida1193 5 лет назад

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.

@ginaking1309 4 года назад

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

@josephreyes3227 2 года назад

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

@NaomiIsSoAwesome98 2 года назад

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.

@brianmcrae63 10 месяцев назад

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!

@cesardejesus5139 3 года назад

Jesus!! So beautifull please save ours childrens!!

@windowpane 7 лет назад

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

@nathanherring675 2 года назад

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

@jacquelinesmith7267 2 года назад

Wow, wow how absolutely wonderful George Benson 🤗 xx

@orgasplosion 3 года назад

This man is a treasure

@ilhamwiraputra6207 6 лет назад

george benson his the best of all

@sarahmill6963 2 года назад

OMG! Child hood flash back! ❤️❤️💯💯

@larrybotsford4243 2 года назад

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

@עומרקפליוק 3 года назад

very good!

@alyssa595 4 года назад

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

@mousdne121 5 лет назад

Great Georges Benson

@vecernicek2 7 лет назад

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

@Giovanni_iasi 6 лет назад

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

@singingredhead1 Год назад

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

@marcoaureliomorgado4794 4 года назад

Just incredibly beautiful!

@RockingJamboree 8 лет назад

RIP to the Greatest.

@PB-xr6yi 6 лет назад

He's still alive

@HiDefRonin 5 лет назад

Phoebe Bloomfield I think he was talking about Muhammad Ali

@horizontoday7874 3 года назад

@@PB-xr6yi Well, to Whitney Houston

@dorzmelendez8752 6 лет назад

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

@RobbiePfunder Год назад

this is so sweet!

@jaimereadofficial334 3 года назад

this is what u tube was made for I remember seeing this at the time and I am smiling from ear to ear thank u

@vulpixfairy1985 9 лет назад

I simply love this song. Watched it when I was little and so happy to have found it! Beautiful...

@TheOnIyGod 6 лет назад

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

@sligocuman985 6 лет назад

Perfection!

@jeffsorg7682 7 лет назад

Beautiful.

@gijose83 2 года назад

OG sesame street

@sdne1959 6 лет назад

. 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......" !! .

@joepropsnyc 4 года назад

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

@horizontoday7874 3 года назад

Whitney Houston

@blkpanther11 2 года назад

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

@blkpanther11 2 года назад

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

@danstrauss3338 2 года назад

I love Whitney, but I like George Benson’s version better. What a song!

@alexeygolovnin5252 3 года назад

Как же это прекрасно!

@nachorrivas Год назад

Es difícil transmitir más de lo que lo hace George Benson en cada cosa que hace. Qué maravilla.

@capiopea965 3 года назад

I missed you Mr. Michael Masser of the best composer.

@djnoy842 4 года назад

George rockin the cool threads!

@XI_Daisy_XI 3 года назад

Polyester tho, looks cool....but sweaty!😣😅

@estebanquito545 Год назад

Genio George, dede Buenos Aires! Argentina!

@kangseule_ 6 лет назад

이영상 볼 수 있어서 행복합니다 ☺️💕 따뜻한 마음을 받아갑니다 :)

@toshsqeez 2 года назад

I love both George and Whitney they are greatest singers and musicians ❤❤❤

@yoramafrei4362 8 месяцев назад

Kisses from Rio de Janeiro, prince George! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@soulakh 4 года назад

nice

@아스라다-o7v 7 лет назад

great voice!!!!!!!

@zymaymyn Год назад

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

@jimcachapero1249 3 года назад

I love this song❤

@Hannah-fh9sm 3 года назад

Thanks Maestro Benson- pure, no effects, beautiful/smooth chest voice connecting and crying into the head voice. Like my Ruger .308 and Leupold scope- beautiful poetry for hunting...

@daleminaker1494 3 года назад

Is this the sweetest thing you have ever seen? x

@tedtimothy9074 3 года назад

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.