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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

  • 2017
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  • 2h 3m
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Clive Davis in Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017)
A look at the life and work of music producer, Clive Davis.
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A look at the life and work of music producer, Clive Davis.A look at the life and work of music producer, Clive Davis.A look at the life and work of music producer, Clive Davis.

  • Director
    • Chris Perkel
  • Stars
    • Clive Davis
    • Simon Cowell
    • Jimmy Iovine
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  • IMDb RATING
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    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Chris Perkel
    • Stars
      • Clive Davis
      • Simon Cowell
      • Jimmy Iovine
    • 13User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Clive Davis
    Clive Davis
    • Self
    Simon Cowell
    Simon Cowell
    • Self
    Jimmy Iovine
    Jimmy Iovine
    • Self
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    • Self
    • (as Sean 'Puffy' Combs)
    Larry Jackson
    Larry Jackson
    • Self
    Berry Gordy
    Berry Gordy
    • Self
    L.A. Reid
    L.A. Reid
    • Self
    Monte Lipman
    Monte Lipman
    • Self
    Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys
    • Self
    Jennifer Hudson
    Jennifer Hudson
    • Self
    Anthony DeCurtis
    Anthony DeCurtis
    • Self
    Steve Jacobson
    Steve Jacobson
    • Self
    Lou Adler
    Lou Adler
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Carlos Santana
    Carlos Santana
    • Self
    Abe Somer
    Abe Somer
    • Self
    Paul Simon
    Paul Simon
    • Self
    Art Garfunkel
    Art Garfunkel
    • Self
    Doug Morris
    Doug Morris
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    • Director
      • Chris Perkel
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    10mrene555

    CLIVE DAVIS EVERYTHING

    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
    10hilarystanley

    Outstanding

    I absolutely loved this! Didn't realise what work this fella had/has done ! The music the stories all brilliant. And Clive seems a real nice fella.
    7Michael_Arm

    The Legend of Clive Davis

    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!
    10mrocco-1

    Only complaint is I wish it were longer

    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!!!
    4johngerardmiller

    Whitney Houston: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    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.

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    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Alex Rodriguez/Taylor Kitsch/Clive Davis/Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Me and Bobby McGee
      Written by Fred Foster (as Fred L. Foster) and Kris Kristofferson

      Published by Combine Music Corp. (BMI)

      Performed by Janis Joplin

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

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      • September 17, 2019 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Hotwells Productions
      • IM Global
      • Scott Free Productions
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      • 2h 3m(123 min)
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