Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
I was listening to Róisín Murphy on the Adam Buxton podcast during my daily, long, country walk this week, and they dropped onto this documentary around discussing Tina Turner (doesn't feature). I thought, as a music fan, and as somebody who has always appreciated 'pop' (popular) music, that this would, or some parts would interest me.
Watched it tonight. Story of a nice man who rose through the ranks of the music business. Loved by his competitors, adored by his roster. The range spans Simon & Garfunkel, Aretha, Miles, Springsteen, Patti Smith, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Luther, Usher, and too many more to mention. His doyen was Whitney and she features a lot towards the end. Some amazing vocal performances from her, and no matter what you think of her, and in particular, when that music takes you back to, you cannot discount that she can sing.
Sometimes you hit upon a documentary that you can watch with your wife, and this is one of them. Not for my wife though, as she did the 'I'm coming in to watch TV with you sketch' but did that silent, heavy routine, that would have tricked Clarice Starling, and coincided with him having a revelation at the Monterey Festival, and she walked out of the room whilst Janis Joplin was giving it lungs. If only she stayed...
@cordshoes - this one is for you and your missus, though there is a small section where I believe Luther sings a song that is very personal to you. It's for a good few of the Joneses and their other halves. Tuesday night TV, when you can't think of what to watch, and need something interesting, not challenging, nor trendy to watch.
A nice man in a cut-throat business.