File:The Greatest (Michelle Williams song - sample).ogg

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• Sound sample from the song "The Greatest"
• Song length: 34 seconds
• Reduced quality: Yes
• Source : Unexpected
• Songwriter(s): Rico Love, James Scheffer
• Performed by: Michelle Williams
• Producer(s): Jim Jonsin
• Copyright © 2008 Columbia Records/Music World

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