The World's Greatest
"The World's Greatest" | ||||
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Single by R. Kelly | ||||
from the album Ali: Original Soundtrack and Chocolate Factory (Bonus Disc Version) | ||||
B-side | "I Decided" | |||
Released | February 18, 2002 | |||
Format | CD | |||
Recorded | 2001 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:37 (Radio Edit) | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) | R. Kelly | |||
R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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Chocolate Factory track listing | ||||
24 tracks
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"The World's Greatest" is a song written and recorded by R&B singer R. Kelly. The song was originally featured on the soundtrack to the film Ali,[1] and also appeared on bootleg copies of Kelly's unreleased album, Loveland, which later became a bonus disc to Chocolate Factory.[2] It was covered by folk singer Bonnie Prince Billy on his 2007 EP Ask Forgiveness.
Music video
The music video is directed by Bille Woodruff. Kelly is a boxer in this video, playing the part of Muhammad Ali, as this song was originally a tribute to him. There is no color in the video except for red, Kelly's boxing clothes happen to have that color.
Reception and awards
The song reached number 31 on the Billboard R&B chart.[3] Its music video, which portrayed Kelly as a boxer,[4] was in heavy rotation on channels like MTV and BET. In the UK, it peaked at number four.
Track listing
- UK CD single[5]
- "The World's Greatest" (Radio Edit)
- "The World's Greatest" (Album Version)
- "I Decided"
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Cover versions
Year | Artist | Album |
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2007 | Bonnie Prince Billy | Ask Forgiveness |
2012 | Ellen and the Escapades | All The Crooked Scenes |
References
- ↑ Other reviews by Glenn McClanan (2003-08-30). "SoundtrackNet : Ali Soundtrack". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ↑ "Don't Just Listen, Be Heard". Soundcrank. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ↑
- ↑ "Video". Technorati. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ↑ The World's Greatest: R. Kelly: Amazon.co.uk: Music
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Danishcharts.com – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". Tracklisten. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The World's Greatest". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 10, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Charts.nz – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". VG-lista. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "R Kelly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "jaaroverzichten 2002" (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts 2002" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 2002" (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ↑ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 2002" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "British single certifications – R. Kelly – The World's Greatest". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 April 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type The World's Greatest in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.