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The Greatest (other)
The Greatest may refer to: Film and television * ''The Greatest'' (1977 film), a 1977 film about Muhammad Ali * ''The Greatest'' (2009 film), a 2009 film featuring Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon * ''The Greatest'' (TV series), a VH1 series of countdowns * The Greatest #AtHome Videos, a CBS video clip show Literature * '' The Greatest: My Own Story'', a 1975 autobiography by Muhammad Ali Music * ''The Greatest!! Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards'', 1956 * ''The Greatest'' (Ian Brown album), 2005 * ''The Greatest'' (Phunk Junkeez album), 2010 * ''The Greatest'' (Cat Power album), 2006 * ''The Greatest'' (Diana Ross album), 2011 * "The Greatest" (Lana Del Rey song), 2019 * "The Greatest" (Kenny Rogers song), 1999 * "The Greatest" (Sia song), 2016 * "The Greatest" (Six60 song), 2019 * "The Greatest" (Rod Wave song), 2020 * "The Greatest" (Michelle Williams song), 2008 * "The Greatest", 2016 song by Reks from his album ''The Greatest X ''The Greatest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (1977 Film)
''The Greatest'' is a 1977 biographical sports film about the life of boxer Muhammad Ali, in which Ali plays himself. It was directed by Tom Gries. The film follows Ali's life from the 1960 Summer Olympics to his regaining the heavyweight crown from George Foreman in their famous "Rumble in the Jungle" fight in 1974. The footage of the boxing matches themselves are largely the actual footage from the time involved. The film is based on the book '' The Greatest: My Own Story'' written by Muhammad Ali and Richard Durham and edited by Toni Morrison. The song " The Greatest Love of All" was written for this film by Michael Masser (music) and Linda Creed, (lyrics) and sung by George Benson; it was later covered and made a Billboard Hot 100 #1 single by Whitney Houston. Plot Cast * Muhammad Ali as Himself **Chip McAllister as Young Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali * Ernest Borgnine as Angelo Dundee * John Marley as Dr. Ferdie Pacheco * Lloyd Haynes as Jabir Herbert Muhammad * Rob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Lana Del Rey Song)
"The Greatest" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, taken from her sixth studio album, ''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'' (2019). Del Rey wrote and produced it with Jack Antonoff. The song was released for digital download as a joint promotional single with " Fuck It I Love You" on August 22, 2019, by Interscope and Polydor Records. An accompanied "double feature" music video with the two was also released. Universal Music Group sent "The Greatest" to Italian radios on September 13, 2019, as the fifth single from the album. Writing and composition The track was written and produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff. Lyrically, Del Rey sings about missing the "good old days" in her relationship and the world in general, but further expressing frustrations with how the world has changed: "The culture is lit, and if this is it‚ I had a ball/I guess that I'm burned out after all ... If this is it, I'm signing off". Del Rey makes numerous pop culture references including to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest X
''The Greatest X'' (pronounced as "The Greatest Unknown") is the tenth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Reks. It was released on September 9, 2016, by Brick Records. The album features guest appearances from artists such as Termanology, Jared Evan, Edo G, R.A. the Rugged Man, Planet Asia and Guilty Simpson, among others. The album's production was handled by several producers, including Large Professor, The Alchemist, Nottz, Buckwild, Black Milk Curtis Eugene Cross (born August 14, 1983), better known by his stage name Black Milk, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Career In addition to Slum Village, Black Milk has worked with J Dilla, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dan ..., Apollo Brown, Statik Selektah and The Audible Doctor. Track listing References {{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest X 2016 albums Reks albums Albums produced by the Alchemist (musician) Albums produced by Apollo Brown Albums produced by Black Milk Albums produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Michelle Williams Song)
"The Greatest" is a ballad recorded by American singer-songwriter Michelle Williams. It was co-written by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, and produced by Jim Jonsin for Williams' third studio album '' Unexpected'' (2008). The song was released as the album's second single in September 2008. It was listed at number thirty-nine on Billboard's decade-end (2000–2009) Hot Dance Club Songs chart, one place behind "Lose My Breath" which Williams recorded as a member of Destiny's Child five years prior. Background and composition The song was sent to radio stations on August 25, 2008. The track was also officially released and available to purchase September 9, 2008. The song gained more recognition after being used in the movie '' Noah's Arc: Jumping The Broom''. Michelle performed the song on Fox Light, '' Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' and AOL Sessions. ''The Greatest'' is a "pop ballad". Written by Rico Love and James Scheffer (better known as Jim Jonsin) and also produced by Scheffer, it is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Rod Wave Song)
"The Greatest" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on April 1, 2020, as the fifth single from his second studio album ''Pray 4 Love ''Pray 4 Love'' is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Rod Wave. It was released on April 3, 2020, through Alamo Records. The album contains one collaboration featuring American rapper ATR Son Son on the track "Rags2Riches". A d ...'' (2020). Composition In the song, Rod Wave reflects on his struggles in the past, and celebrates his newfound fame. He transitions to his melodic singing voice in the bridge, in which he sings about brighter days coming in his life, and the outro, in which he touches on the impact of his music on his fans. Music video The music video was directed by All The Smoke. It contains footage of Rod Wave performing at a concert and interacting with fans. Charts Certifications References {{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest 2020 singles 2020 songs Rod Wave songs Songs written by Rod Wave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Six60 Song)
"The Greatest" is a song by New Zealand band Six60, released as the lead single from their third album ''Six60'' in July 2019. The song was a commercial success, becoming triple Platinum certified in New Zealand. In 2023, a new Māori language version of the song, "Te Taumata", was used as the theme song for the 2023 Te Matatini kapa haka festival. Background and composition The song was written and produced by the band in collaboration with American music producer Malay, and was one of the first songs the group wrote together with Malay. The song was inspired by a 1964 photo of British band the Beatles meeting boxer Muhammad Ali. The band wanted to create a song expressing how they wanted to continue to strive to be better musicians and people. The song was not one of the first tracks recorded during the album's recording sessions, but after its creation became the song that expressed the energy of what they wanted to achieve for their 2019 album. The single artwork is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Sia Song)
"The Greatest" is a song recorded by Australian singer and songwriter Sia for the deluxe edition of her seventh studio album, ''This Is Acting'' (2016). Being made available for digital consumption as the record's third single on 6 September 2016 through Monkey Puzzle and RCA Records, "The Greatest" features a new part with the American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The electropop song was written by Sia, Greg Kurstin, and Lamar while production was only handled by Kurstin. The solo version was written only by the former two. The song was originally intended to be in a new album called ''We Are Your Children''. An accompanying music video for the single was filmed by Sia and Daniel Askill, and features American dancer Maddie Ziegler surrounded by 48 different young people. Although the singer has not provided an interpretation of the video's plot, numerous media outlets have perceived it as a tribute to the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting. Commercially, "The Greatest" re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Kenny Rogers Song)
"The Greatest" is a song written by Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in April 1999 as the first single from the album ''She Rides Wild Horses''. The song reached No. 26 on the '' Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Content In the song, a little boy is outside playing baseball by himself, saying, "I'm the greatest player," and tosses the ball up in the air to hit the ball and swings and misses. The boy repeats this two more times. As his mother calls him inside for supper, the undeterred boy, in a twist ending, reveals his position—pitcher In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("pitches") the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw ...—and thus by earning a strikeout, he is still the greatest. Chart performance Year-end charts References 1999 sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Diana Ross Album)
''The Greatest'' is a 2011 compilation album by American singer Diana Ross and includes both her solo and Supremes material as well as duets with Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye. The album reached number 24 in the UK and was eventually awarded a BPI Gold disc for sales of over 100,000 copies. Track listing Disc 1 # "I'm Coming Out" # "Muscles" # "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" # " Why Do Fools Fall in Love" # " If We Hold on Together" # " Love Child" – Diana Ross & The Supremes # " Remember Me" # "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" # "Chain Reaction" # "Touch Me in the Morning" # " It's My House" # " The Boss" # "Last Time I Saw Him" # " My Old Piano" # "Love Hangover" # " Work That Body" # " Endless Love" – Lionel Richie, Diana Ross # "Baby Love" – The Supremes # "Ease on Down the Road" #1 – Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones # "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" – Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye # "Come See About Me" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (2009 Film)
''The Greatest'' is a 2009 American drama film written and directed by Shana Feste in her directorial debut, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan, and Michael Shannon. Plot Eighteen-year-old Bennett Brewer and Rose have sex together, the only time either of them have ever done so. When Bennett is killed when a truck crashes into his car while he is parked in the middle of the road at night, his family feel like they cannot go on. His mother Grace and his father Allen get an unexpected visitor knocking at their door; it turns out to be Rose, who is pregnant with Bennett's child. As the story develops, Bennett's younger brother Ryan is introduced and he is grieving the fact he did not say a final good bye to his brother. One sees the true relationships of the family as the story comes together, Grace waits at the bed of Jordan Walker, the man driving the truck which collided with Bennett's car in the crash. She is waiting for him to wake so she can ask him wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Cat Power Album)
''The Greatest'' is the seventh studio album by Cat Power, the stage name and eponymous band of American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall. All tracks on the album were written by Marshall, making it her first album not to include any cover songs. The Memphis Rhythm Band includes Roy Brewer, Teenie Hodges, Steve Potts, Dave Smith, Rick Steff, Doug Easley, Jim Spake, Scott Thompson and Susan Marshall. String arrangements were contributed by Harlan T. Bobo and Jonathan Kirkscey. ''The Greatest'' debuted at #34 on the ''Billboard'' 200, her highest charting album at the time. It also won the 2006 Shortlist Music Prize, making Marshall the first woman to win the honor. It was also named the 6th best album of 2006 by ''Rolling Stone'', as well as the 26th best album of the decade. Critical reception ''The Greatest'' has received a very positive response since its release. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Greatest (Phunk Junkeez Album)
''The Greatest'' is an online greatest hits compilation album by the rap rock band Phunk Junkeez The Phunk Junkeez are an American rap rock band from Phoenix, Arizona that formed in 1991. The group's original lineup consisted of vocalists Joe Valiente (Soulman) and Kirk Reznik (K-Tel Disco) and rotated through various other members over th ..., released on June 1, 2010, on Dmaft Records. Track listing - All songs with (*) are featured on the bonus track version of the album. External links * http://www.cduniverse.com/mp3search.asp?HT_SEARCH_Info=16228419&HT_SEARCH=mp3album&style=mp3 * http://www.phunkjunkeez.com/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest, The 2010 compilation albums Phunk Junkeez albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |