Industry Jun 28, 2026
Clive Davis Passes on Future US Number One Hit
Of the song's title, co-writer Peter Beckett says: "We had the tune, we had the chords and it just came into my head. It’s like a trumpet blast"
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MusicRadar
A classic song that eventually reached number one in the US was initially overlooked by Clive Davis. The co-writer of the track described the moment the title came to him as comparable to a "trumpet blast."
Despite the song's eventual success, Davis reportedly felt the performance lacked a "hit" quality during an early assessment. Originally reported by MusicRadar.