Clive Davis talks about producing Saturday's WelcomeBackNYC concert in Central Park, as well as 'the special talent' of Olivia Rodrigo and Aretha Franklin giving Jennifer Hudson her blessing for biopic
about assembling a who’s who of top talent, the artists who got away and how Hudson embodies the spirit of Aretha Franklin. “I’m in show business, so I’m not going to tell you what she’s going to sing, but I think she’s going to knock your socks off.”The big show is right around the corner. Have there been any last-minute developments or surprises?
I will have to say that personally, in my life, the most life-affecting performance came from the first artist I ever signed, and that was Janis Joplin. I did get an epiphany then. I had no idea that when I became head of Columbia Records that I would even personally sign an artist. We were in the midst of a cultural, social and music revolution. I’m sitting there being so viscerally, physically, emotionally affected by this performer who I had never heard of.
Obviously for We Love NYC, the first artists I called were those who I was personally involved with. I’m so proud of them now that it’s 40, 50 years later, whether Bruce Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Santana or Paul Simon. For them to still be able to fill stadiums everywhere is gratifying. I did want to go and represent every genre of music represented here too.
Even closing in on 90 years old, you’re one of the most active and vibrant personalities in the industry. What has the past year and change been like for you in quarantine? I was not physically there when she sang it, but I was certainly overwhelmed [watching it on TV]. At that time or since I had never, ever, ever heard the national anthem sung with such urgency, inspiration or emotional impact. She deserves that recognition as having given the greatest performance of"The Star-Spangled Banner" ever.Yes. Yes. And the reaction was terrific.Well, they’re ready to go into production next month.
I think that also speaks to your instinct as a producer and promoter, as you know the eyes of the industry are on her at that moment. It would have already been a special performance, but sharing that news right before it was a brilliant move on your part.
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