The Soundtrack of My Life

Close up look at the evolution of the recorded business over the past 30 or so years. Lots of great detail on personalities, as well as interesting events. I've been listening to Audible for 14 years, and the narration performed by Dennis Boutsikaris was, by far, the best reading I've ever heard. The content was 5 star. The narration was 7 star.

Yes, especially to business and law students about best business practices and for music lovers everywhere about how great music was nurtured by a fan who was also a realist.

His evolution from a law firm associate to a music executive and his genuine love of music.

Dennis was great and nuanced. The writing was very good and very well edited.

When Clive took custody of his kids and respected his wife's need to find herself.

If you are looking for insight into various artists and the music industry, you'll still be searching after 20-plus hours of drivel

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Hi, I'm Clive Davis. I never made a mistake, and people who failed would have been successful had they listened to me. People who were successful, would have been more successful had they listened to me.

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.

It was enjoyable hearing about his relationship with the various artists over the years and his work at Columbia Records

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No, this one was too drawn out as it was.

Clive Davis was an individual who apparently has been in the right place at the right time most of his life. He is a quintessential businessman who followed his intuition and passion.

The story in general was compelling and interesting from start to finish. What an amazing life to be sure. Loved hearing about all his thoughts and experiences with regard to music and performers, as well as the inter workings in the corporate world

I have not read my autobiographies

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no, it just kept my interest. I looked forward to the times I could indulge and listen

Yes, the book is fascinating, but hearing it is more like watching the movie.. which must be next!

I am so intrigued and just can't get enough of this. There is so much wisdom to gain, especially for someone trying to make it in the industry.

Clive, the man himself.

A true life story that's better than fiction!

Near the top. The narrator did a good job of making you forget that he wasn't the author.
And the stories about the famous artists that he's worked with - and his own reflections on business, and personal principles all made it a good listen.

The amount of details from things that happened 40+ years ago was remarkable.

Its too long for that - although I did find it to be addictive.

Reviews I've read about this book mostly focus on Mr. Davis' "coming out of the closet", though it was just a note at the end of the book. Its as if he felt that it should be noted, but doesn't see it as a central part of his story. And rightfully so - as his remarkable success had little or nothing to do with his sexuality.

This book should have been titled: "The History of Arista Records" because it was about the record company not Clive Davis' life.