Book description
Music legend Clive Davis recounts an extraordinary five-decade career in the music business, while also telling a remarkable personal story of encounters with some of the greatest musical artists of our time, including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, the Grateful Dead, Patti Smith, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, and Alicia Keys.Orphaned in his teens, Davis earned a full scholarship to New York University and another to Harvard Law School. He served as General Counsel of Columbia Records and, in a totally unexpected stroke of fate, became head of the company overnight. More surprisingly, he learned he had “ears,” a rare ability to spot special talent and hit records. Those ears contributed to the success of three companies—Columbia, Arista, and J—where Davis discovered and developed more unique artists than anyone in the history of the music industry. What began on the grass at the Monterey Pop Festival with the signing of Janis Joplin has evolved into a lifelong passion and calling, spanning genres, including rock, pop, R&B, country, jazz fusion, and hip-hop. His is the imprimatur that has helped shape contemporary music and, over the years, our popular culture. The Soundtrack of My Life is an essential book for anyone interested in the story of popular music, the fascinating ups and downs of the music business, the alchemy of hits, and the dramatic life of a brilliant leader...and listener. It is a riveting read from beginning to end.
RedFeet
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THRESHmSTR
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Predator
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Trash Pocky
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner.
The Beekeeper
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Knuckles
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Stone Boomstick
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. 💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 ⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧 ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Landfill Max
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Dora the Destroyer
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Toe
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment.
Little Granger
The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Pepper Legs
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Mad Viral
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Flakes
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱 ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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This app isn't just a tool, it's a wellspring of inspiration and positive vibes. Audiobooks have never been this engaging – this app takes them to the next level. ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience