Iโm absolutely devastated by Arethaโs passing. She was truly one of a kind. She was more than the Queen of Soul. She was a national treasure to be cherished by every generation throughout the world. (1/2)
The golden couple of
#Grammy
weekend and my heart. Congratulations to
@therealswizzz
on your Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wong honor. And to you
@aliciakeys
on the same honor and for your show stopping performance at my
#pregrammygala
in in tribute Jay-Z.
I saw
@springsteen
โs triumph on Broadway recently and reminisced with my old friend on the early days of our careers and time working together. Bruce couldnโt believe the filmmakers of my film found the early footage that they did. Watch
#thesoundtrackofourlives
on
@iTunes
now.
Turning 89 years old today, a number that I cannot reconcile. Iโm out every night, working on the Whitney biopic, part 2 of my virtual Grammy Gala, the Aretha Franklin "Genius" series and more. I wish to you all my best and as exciting times as I am enjoying at this age. -Clive
I was born 88 years ago today in Brooklyn. Now, in isolation, I am hearing from friends from around the world and feel so lucky to have such deep and broad personal relationships. I think most of my family, excited for when we can next be physically all together to celebrate.
Clive Davis's Amazing 5 Hour All Star Night of Stars Zoom Party With Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, Beyonce via
@showbiz411
I am ecstatic at the news of Whitney Houstonโs official recognition and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Whitney was unique, special and to be cherished. It's very important to Whitney's legacy and fully deserved.
I am THRILLED that my dear friend
@Diddy
will be honored by The
@RecordingAcad
with their Icon Award at my Pre-Grammy Gala this year. I could not be prouder of him in achieving this highest of music industry awards. He is indeed an iconic record man and it is well deserved.
Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday. I cannot relate to the number when I see it, as I believe youโre only as old as the people you surround yourself with. My children, grandchildren, friends, music business colleagues and contemporary projects keep me young.
Itโs been 10 years since Whitney passed away and I am among millions who miss her more than ever. No new artist has since been introduced who has made us forget her soaring, spine-tingling voice and her heartwarming smile.
What a milestone night! I had the great honor of inducting my dear friends from
@earthwindfire
into the
@smithsoniannpg
last night. Congratulations Verdine, Philip and Ralph, and to Maurice who is greatly missed.
#mynpg
Before the weather turned on us with a record-breaking rainfall, we were enjoying a show like no other.ย ย The evening was a spectacular two-and-a-half hours of truly phenomenal music. While I wish we had been able to finish the concert - as it was epic -
Clarence Avant was truly one of a kind. His passing is a great loss of someone who is irreplaceable. Claranceโs extraordinary contribution to music and the barriers he broke throughout his career are unrivaled...
I'm both deeply honored and, personally, very touched by the presentation yesterday by Mayor de Blasio of the key to New York City. I am a born and bred New Yorker, and the cityโs make up and its extraordinarily diverse array of cultures and ethnicities have molded me,
My wonderful conversation with
@AriMelber
at
@92Y
is available to stream for two weeks at this link. We touched on things I haven rarely discussed as indepthly as I did with Ari, who was a tremendous interviewer:
I am so thankful to all the extraordinary artists from every different musical genre and the special guests that came together to lift up New York City - my lifelong home. -Clive
Clive Davis on Whitney Houston Biopic, Navigating Music Biz Shift, โvows that the movie will be a โno holds barredโ portrait of the artistโ โ
@Variety
Thank you New York Times! This week, the Arts & Leisure selected โClive Davis, The Soundtrack of Our Livesโ (Netflix) as a CENTERSTAGE โmust-seeโ from the last 10 years. This is truly an unexpected recognition. Chris Perkel, Ridley Scott & I are most grateful for this honor.
.
@ArethaFranklin
's unreleased solo performance of "Never Gonna Break My Faith" will shake every fiber in your body. The world is very different; Change is everywhere. Everyone needs to hear this song. It should be an anthem.
Thank you so much to David Hockney for creating this incredible portrait for
@smithsoniannpg
โs collection. I am humbled that it will hang in such a prestigious institution as part of Portrait of a Nation: 2022 Honorees. Canโt wait for
#PortraitGala
#PortraitOfaNation
Congratulations to the filmmakers of "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives" for winning Best Music Documentary at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards last night.
#thesoundtrackofourlives
Mo Ostin was one of a kind. The company he chaired was truly unique in its very special management of artists and the extraordinary depth and range of talent on its roster. ย Moโs artists deeply impacted contemporary music and culture profoundly and historically.
It's very rewarding that new, positive reviews of my film keep coming in: Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Netflix review โ a friendly provacateur