Clive Davis
Clive Davis
Clive Jay Davisis an American record producer, A&R executive and music industry executive. He has won five Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer...
ProfessionMusic Producer
Date of Birth4 April 1932
CityBrooklyn, NY
opportunity ifs seize-the-opportunity
You've got to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you.
band historic opportunity possesses special work
It's a very special opportunity for us to work with a band that possesses such an historic legacy.
eight great possibilities songs
The songs are great and they're radio-friendly, ... so we have six, seven, eight possibilities at singles.
artists market share three
My artists are all long term, and I think that's why we have the No. 1 market share for three years in a row.
want cherish music-business
I want to hear the word 'cherish' about 5 times.
passion awakening music-industry
This was work (music industry) but it was the awakening to what was to become a life's passion.
lying gay bisexual
I never stopped being attracted to women. Bisexuality is misunderstood; the adage is that you're either straight or gay or lying, but that's not my experience. To call me anything other than bisexual would be inaccurate.
song memorable artist
It seemed like an impossible task to do full justice to all Luther classics. And yet these landmark artists have done just that. Memorable performances of wonderful songs that ensure Luther's legacy will live on forever.
genius sparks energy
It is only occasional that talent becomes genius - radiating sparks, brilliance, energy, and charismatic magnetism... such a talent was Janis Joplin.
views two america
I would say, from an all-around point of view, Bruce Springsteen is one of the two great poet lords of America, Bob Dylan, coming out of the music world, the two of them.
careers long age
The story of Rod Stewart, the story of Carlos Santana is so inspiring to young musicians because it shows in this trendy business how long a career can last. It shows how you can soar back, regardless of age.
doe needs discussion
The subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. Its a status that does exist.
lying gay doe
The adage that you are either gay or straight or you are lying. Well, that's not true. Bisexuality does exist
brother white soul
This group came on stage, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and this whirling dervish, this electrifying white soul singer was so riveting. And I'm seeing this and I said, 'My God, this is a musical revolution.'