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Post by smokeyvera on Feb 19, 2013 15:19:44 GMT -5
Interesting....good for Kelly. By the way Clive is admitting to be bisexual in this book.
February 19, 2013Hey y'all,
So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone - even Clive Davis.
First, he says I burst into "hysterical sobbing" in his office when he demanded Since You Been Gone be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. Max, Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn't be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way.
But, yes, I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called "Because Of You." I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a "sh*tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me." He continued on about how the song didn't rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with.
But I continued to fight for the song and the label relented. And it became a worldwide hit. He didn't include that in the book.
He also goes on to say My December wasn't successful because I co-penned the album and it didn't have "pop hits". Well, first let me say, I've co-penned many of my "pop hits." Secondly, My December went platinum (It sold 20,000 less than All I Ever Wanted which followed My December.) Hardly a huge failure. Never Again, the ONLY single they released in the US from that record was a Top 10 hit. I am very proud of that and I have my fans to thank. But, again, what's most interesting about his story is what he leaves out: He doesn't mention how he stood up in front of his company at a convention and belittled me and my music and completely sabotaged the entire project. It never had a chance to reach it's full potential. My December was an album I needed to make for myself for many reasons and the fact that I was so completely disregarded and disrespected was so disheartening, there really aren't words to explain….
Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships… now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference.
Cheers to another amazing year! And, as always, thanks for listening!
KC
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Post by bridgeymah on Feb 19, 2013 15:21:22 GMT -5
What's Energy Radio's twitter handle I can send it to them... I think maybe it's: energy150778#enerymusicradio Oops! I correct it. Ok will look them up and get link to them. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 15:25:21 GMT -5
That's what I say! In a disagreement on twitter now with some people who think she should shut up! The dinosaur, Clive, has ben on her case since album #2! He put lies in his book about her & she's supposed to stay quiet?! Ummm, no! YOU GO, KELLY! |
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Post by belle on Feb 19, 2013 15:26:18 GMT -5
I think maybe it's: energy150778#enerymusicradio Oops! I correct it. Ok will look them up and get link to them. Their handle is @energy150778
All info and easy links for listening you can find on their site www.energymusicradio.co.uk/
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 15:26:38 GMT -5
That's what I say! In a disagreement on twitter now with some people who think she should shut up! The dinosaur, Clive, has ben on her case since album #2! He put lies in his book about her & she's supposed to stay quiet?! Ummm, no! YOU GO, KELLY! GO WOMAN GO. |
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 19, 2013 15:26:38 GMT -5
I think maybe it's: energy150778#enerymusicradio Oops! I correct it. Ok will look them up and get link to them. This was a great idea Crazyoldlgal!! Thanks Bridgeymah for contacting Energy radio! |
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Post by bridgeymah on Feb 19, 2013 15:39:43 GMT -5
Ok will look them up and get link to them. This was a great idea Crazyoldlgal!! Thanks Bridgeymah for contacting Energy radio! Done, my twitter handle is bridgeymah if anyone wants to RT. |
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Post by stella on Feb 19, 2013 15:39:56 GMT -5
That's what I say! In a disagreement on twitter now with some people who think she should shut up! The dinosaur, Clive, has ben on her case since album #2! He put lies in his book about her & she's supposed to stay quiet?! Ummm, no! YOU GO, KELLY! Why do they think she should stay quiet? I agree, I think she should be able to tell her side. I was never a big Kelly fan but 'Because of You' was one of her songs I liked a lot. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 15:46:27 GMT -5
That's what I say! In a disagreement on twitter now with some people who think she should shut up! The dinosaur, Clive, has ben on her case since album #2! He put lies in his book about her & she's supposed to stay quiet?! Ummm, no! YOU GO, KELLY! Why do they think she should stay quiet? I agree, I think she should be able to tell her side. I was never a big Kelly fan but 'Because of You' was one of her songs I liked a lot. It's only a few people now. Kelly is getting over whelming support! |
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Post by Sagittarius on Feb 19, 2013 16:09:13 GMT -5
I hope so! but people usually don't listen that close to the lyrics and might have missed this pronoun change  I actually commented on that a few days ago...after the snippet...and I hypothesized that it may be because the pronoun was used in conjunction with emotions rather than lust/sexuality. And the passage of time. And the original as sung by Rhianna uses 'he'.... I noticed the he/she when I listened to Anoop's version (which is pretty good btw) and he sings she... |
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