IN "THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE," music legend Clive Davis recounts
an extraordinary five-decade career in the music business, while
also telling a remarkable personal story of triumphs,
disappointments, and encounters with some of the greatest musical
artists of our time, including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon &
Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, the Grateful Dead, Patti Smith, Whitney
Houston, Carlos Santana, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, and
Alicia Keys.
Orphaned in his teens, Davis earned a full scholarship to New York
University and another to Harvard Law School. He served as General
Counsel of Columbia Records and, in a totally unexpected stroke of
fate, became head of the company overnight. More surprisingly, he
learned he had "ears," a rare ability to spot special talent and
hit records. Those ears contributed to the success of three
companies--Columbia, Arista, and J--where Davis dis-covered and
developed more unique artists than anyone in the history of the
music industry.
What began on the grass at the Monterey Pop Festival with the
signing of Janis Joplin has evolved into a lifelong passion and
calling, spanning genres, including rock, pop, R&B, country,
jazz fusion, and hip-hop. His is the imprimatur that has helped
shape contemporary music and, over the years, our popular culture.
"The Soundtrack of My Life" is an essential book for anyone
interested in the story of popular music, the fascinating ups and
downs of the music business, the alchemy of hits, and the dramatic
life of a brilliant leader . . . and listener. It is a riveting
read from beginning to end.
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