Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

This would have been even better if it were longer, like a 6 part series. I feel that way about most documentaries, even 'Country' which WAS 6 parts lol. I have to give it a 10 because you need to watch it so you know who this great man is, an icon in the music industry but not a household name. I've known who Clive was since my younger years, but didn't go down any rabbit holes on the topic of Clive Davis until recently. It's inspiring to know he's still working as I write this in 2020. Go Clive!!!

The story of Clive Davis is interesting & informative however, as much as I like Whitney Houston, had I known she would take up half the documentary, I would've thought twice about watching it. It's such a shame other incredibly talented artists from the 70's & 80's weren't included because as is shown throughout, he helped launch a plethora of big names.

This documentary provides a detailed look into the man that helped define the music industry. Davis has an ear for good music and has always been able to redefine himself at the right moment.

From highs to lows Davis's career has seen its share of them all but he's always found away to rise to the top. This documentary will give you insight on his start and continued growth within the music industry and you'll hear from the many people he's influenced throughout his 50+ years within the music industry.

A must watch for any music fan!

Thee GREATEST RECORD MAN PRODUCER COLLABORATOR with GOLDEN EARS, anD a FEEL for WRITERS SINGERS PRODUCTION A&R, eTc. A TRUE FAMILY MAN ! GREAT DAD ! GOT A PUP NAMED OLLIE and a HARVARD LAW GRAD ! THERE IS SO MUCH TO THIS ICON ! TRULY THEE GREATEST AMERICAN MUSICAL EXPERIENCE EVER ! CLIVE J DAVIS

The life of music producer Clive Davis is the history of pop music just before and after Mitch Miller. Working intimately with the biggest names in the business few if any had his expertise or experience and this doc covers most of the creme de la creme of the music scene that Davis either discovered or gravitated toward him. Joplin, Springsteen, Aretha, Dion Warwick, Santana, Whitney, Barry Manilow among many others discovered and promoted by Davis having nothing but kind words for this impresario who had an incredibly keen sense of recognizing talent and selecting songs to promote the artist.

Interesting not so much for Davis's personal life it is the interviews of rock and pop stars over the generations informing us of his incredible acumen while at Columbia and Arista Records that provided us with the "soundtrack of our lives" which gives this doc legs. By the time they get around to the career and tragic life of Whitney Houston Clive's background recedes into it and her dilemma takes center stage, his accomplishment a back seat to her tragedy but not before we get a semi-comprehensive history of pop music over the last 60 years under the stewardship of one of its greatest explorers.