The Reunion of Whitney Houston and Clive Davis

Clive Davis, the music executive that developed so many incredible artists under his watch, has died at the age of 94. Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, and many others prospered by his visionary leadership. He told some of many tales in his decade old book, The Soundtrack of My Life.

From the expected stories around Whitney to the very unexpected ones about many others, the book is an eye-opening glance at the music industry.  Good, bad, and very, very ugly.

Clive's story is finished. If you're reading this, yours is not.  Each of us will have to give an account to God what how we've lived, what we've done, and who we believe in. Are you ready?

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The Soundtrack of My Life: Clive Davis' Victory Lap

How can a decade old book be such a fascinating read for a hardcore music fan? Easy! Fill it with behind the scenes stories are great pop artists from the 1960s forward. Clive Davis' The Soundtrack of My Life reads like it was written for my life, and probably yours too. From the expected stories around Whitney Houston to the unexpected ones about Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin, the book's a joy to read. A totally fascinating look at the excesses and successes of the music industry. Find a copy. You'll be glad you did!

Whitney Houston Live

November 10, 2014 Arista Records once again mines the Whitney Houston vault. This time, it's a live album. Still mostly greatest hits with an important exception- Whitney's stunning performance on the 1994 American Music Awards. Clive Davis has given us one real gift here. A truly spellbinding medley of the classic I Loves You, Porgy with the Dreamgirls classic And I Tell You I'm Not Going. Toss in an incredible version of her own I Have Nothing from The Bodyguard. 

                     

Check out this medley on YouTube. It will have you buying the song and video on i-tunes. The rest of the album? Possible but not probable.

Whitney's Prayer

It's been a year since the death of Whitney Houston.

Here's the lyrics to "I Look to You" one of her last songs. Chilling.

As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I’m lost without a cause
After giving it my all

Winter storms have come
And darkened my sun
After all that I’ve been through
Who on earth can I turn to?

I look to you,
I look to you
After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong
aI look to you,
I look to you
And when melodies are gone In you I hear a song
I look to you

'bout to lose my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door

And every road that I've taken
Led to my regret
And I don't know if I'm go'n make it
Nothing to do but lift my head

My levees are broken
My walls are coming down on me
My rain is falling
Defeat is calling
I need you to set me free
Take me far away from the battle
I need you
Shine on me!