Greatest, The (CD)

The Greatest is the 1977 soundtrack to the Award winning film about the life of Muhammad Ali. Featuring songs by George Benson, Mandrill, plus instrumental score by Michael Masser. Also included are four bonus tracks: the rare 1964 single by Cassius Clay ‘rapping’ “I Am The Greatest” and singing “Stand By Me,” plus a special edit of Benson’s anthem “The Greatest Love of All” and the 12” mix of “Ali Bombaye II (Zaire Chant)” by Mandrill & Masser. Ali would have turned 75 on January 17, 2017.

Tracklist

1. The Greatest Love of All - Performed by George Benson
2. I Always Knew I Had It In Me - Performed by George Benson
3. Ali's Theme
4. Ali Bombaye I (Zaire Chant) - Performed by Mandrill & Michael Masser
5. Ali Bombaye II (Zaire Chant) - Performed by Mandrill & Michael Masser
6. The Greatest Love of All
7. Variations On Theme
8. I Always Knew I Had It In Me - Performed by George Benson

Bonus Tracks:
9. Stand By Me - Performed by Cassius Clay
Columbia single 43007, 1964
10. I Am The Greatest - Performed by Cassius Clay
Columbia single 43007(B), 1964
11. The Greatest Love of All - Performed by George Benson
(DJ 45 version)
12. Ali Bombaye II (Zaire Chant) - Performed by Mandrill & Michael Masser (12-inch version)