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Rolling Stone: Q&A: Clive Davis on Whitney, Aretha and More
‘These are the facts,’ says longtime record exec about his memoir
By David Browne
RollingStone.com February 20, 2013
At 80, Clive Davis, the chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, isn’t close to his last dance. The longtime record executive – who headed Columbia, Arista and J during his storied career, working with everyone from Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen through Patti Smith, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys – is working on new albums with Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Hudson, as well as mounting a revival of My Fair Lady on Broadway, possibly next year. He’s also just published his second, even more expansive memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life (Simon & Schuster), which chronicles his entire career and touches on his creative and personal interactions with what amounts to an entire wing of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Davis sat down in his Sony office to talk about the making of the book and some of its revelations.
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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-clive-davis-on-whitney-aretha-and-spat-with-kelly-clarkson-20130220
Music Legend Clive Davis Celebrates Release of Memoir rings the NYSE Closing Bell
Music legend Clive Davis, recognized for helping shape the landscape of the modern music industry, will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, February 19th and ring The Closing Bell to celebrate the release that day of his autobiography entitled, “The Soundtrack of My Life.” The book chronicles Davis’ life orchestrating careers, creating stars and building musical empires.
Nightline – Clive Davis Looks Back via ABC News
USA Today looks back at Clive Davis' career and his new Book

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In Clive Davis’ handsomely appointed penthouse apartment on Park Avenue, there’s a long windowsill adorned with photos of the music mogul’s family and friends, among the latter such familiar faces as Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Dionne Warwick and the late Whitney Houston… READ MORE >>
USA Today looks back at Clive Davis' career and his new Book

From the article:
In Clive Davis’ handsomely appointed penthouse apartment on Park Avenue, there’s a long windowsill adorned with photos of the music mogul’s family and friends, among the latter such familiar faces as Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Dionne Warwick and the late Whitney Houston… READ MORE >>
Nightline – Clive Davis Looks Back via ABC News
Clive Davis on Whitney Houston, Music, Book
Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) — Record producer Clive Davis talks about Whitney Houston’s career, the music industry and his book, “The Soundtrack of My Life.” He speaks with Trish Regan and Adam Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Clive Davis on The Katie Couric Show

KatieCouric.com Feb. 19 – Celebrating the Man with the Golden Ears
As hard as it is to get a ticket to the GRAMMYs, the only ticket that’s tougher is the one to the pre-GRAMMY party hosted every year by legendary music man Clive Davis. But this year, we were given unprecedented, exclusive access to the Beverly Hills bash with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.
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http://www.katiecouric.com/on-the-show/2013/02/19/headliners-and-hit-makers/
Clive Davis on Whitney Houston, Music, Book
Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) — Record producer Clive Davis talks about Whitney Houston’s career, the music industry and his book, “The Soundtrack of My Life.” He speaks with Trish Regan and Adam Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg)