The Soundtrack of My Life

By: Clive Davis

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris, Clive Davis

Music legend Clive Davis recounts an extraordinary five-decade career in the music business, while also telling a remarkable personal story of 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 dis­covered 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.

Interesting

I found the book a great look jnto how the record business is ran. Clive Davis is very articulate and knows hoe to use his words,without offending others. This book is a must read.

Surprisingly Down to earth, fascinating and honest

great from the very beginning. Such a wonderful insider glimpse of the world of rock and roll from a very different perspective. So interesting to see it from the management's point of view. loved it.

Clive Davis is a master storyteller

Mr. Davis is one of the most succesful record executives in the history of the business.
This book does a great job of taking you all through his life and to his rise to the top of the music and entertainment industry. I really enjoyed the narrator as he sounds similar to Mr. Davis. I learned a lot about what a smart and sharp buinsessman Mr. Davis is as well as his genuine love and appreciation for his artists and their music.
If you are a fan of music,the music business or Clive Davis or any of the labels or artists that he has been responsible for signing and introducing the world to. You will enjoy this book.

great

The book is 22 hours long but it's a great listen. So many songs, so many stories, Clive is a music legend.

A lesson in the business.

He’s a very gifted businessman. And knows the record business better than anyone! You’ll hear how many of his stars started and his strategies for their careers. From Janis Joplin to Foo Fighters, Aretha to Whitney Houston. He’s a star maker!