The World's Greatest
"The World's Greatest" | ||||
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Single by R. Kelly | ||||
from the album Ali: Original Soundtrack and Loveland (Bonus Disc) | ||||
B-side | "I Decided" | |||
Released | November 13, 2001 | |||
Length | 4:37 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) | R. Kelly | |||
R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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"The World's Greatest" is a song written and performed by American 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] Released as a single in November 2001, "The World's Greatest" became a hit in Europe, reaching number two in the Netherlands, number four in the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in nine other European countries. In the United States, it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Chart performance
The song reached number 31 on the Billboard R&B chart.[3] In the UK, it peaked at number four.[4]
Music video
The music video was 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, the hue of Kelly's boxing clothes.
Track listings
Australian CD single[5]
European CD single[6]
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UK CD single[7]
UK cassette single[8]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Germany (BVMI)[44] | Gold | 250,000‡ |
Sweden (GLF)[45] | Gold | 15,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | November 13, 2001 | Interscope | [47] | |
November 20, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | [48] | ||
Australia | February 11, 2002 | CD | Jive | [49] |
United Kingdom | February 18, 2002 |
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[50] | |
Japan | April 24, 2002 | CD | Sony Music Japan | [51] |
References
- ^ Other reviews by Glenn McClanan (August 30, 2003). "SoundtrackNet : Ali Soundtrack". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Don't Just Listen, Be Heard". Soundcrank. Retrieved June 14, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ The World's Greatest (Australian CD single liner notes). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253142.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The World's Greatest (European CD single liner notes). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253149.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The World's Greatest (UK CD single liner notes). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253242.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The World's Greatest (UK cassette single sleeve). R. Kelly. Jive Records. 2002. 9253244.
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- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 12. March 16, 2002. p. 14. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "R. Kelly – The World's Greatest" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The World's Greatest". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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- ^ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 11, saptamina 18.03–24.03, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2002" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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- ^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts 2002" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs of 2002". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 2002. Archived from the original on June 2, 2004. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
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- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2002" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar, 2002" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Swiss Year-End Charts 2002" (in German). Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
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- ^ "Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 22.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (R. Kelly; 'The World's Greatest')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 2002" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 17, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – R Kelly – The World's Greatest". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1427. November 9, 2001. pp. 48, 57. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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- ^ "ザ・ワールズ・グレイテスト | R.ケリー" [The World's Greatest | R. Kelly] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
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