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Clive Davis, the lawyer turned one of the most influential executives in music, died at the age of 94 in his Manhattan apartment. His family confirmed the news. Weeks before he had been hospitalized for a respiratory problem.

“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts and tireless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” his publicist Aliza Rabinoff said in a family statement.

The eye for talent

Davis launched or resurrected the careers of superstars such as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. He signed Houston as a teenager and turned her into the princess of pop. He also launched Keys and conceived Santana’s eight-time Grammy-winning album Supernatural. He got Rod Stewart to go from rock to the standards of the Great American Songbook.

Artists like Carlos Santana called him “visionary.” Michael Bublé said that he “believed in people and their dreams.” Patti Smith thanked him for half a century of “love and support.”

Born on April 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, the son of an electrician, he studied at New York University and Harvard Law. He joined Columbia Records as a lawyer and in 1967 he was president. He took a chance on black artists, signing to Philadelphia International Records in 1971.

In his later years he managed the careers of Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. He is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his cousin and his partner.

40 years after the Mexico 86 World Cup, the music that accompanied the sporting event is still alive in vinyl and memories. Some of those songs, today considered rarities, sell for more than a thousand pesos on social networks. Fortunately, YouTube allows you to relive them.

The melodies that gave rhythm to the World Cup

The organization called a contest to choose the official theme. Grupo Copal won with “Bienvenidos,” a fusion of pop and folklore that promoted fraternity. The letter said:

“The door is open, the soul is ready”

There was an English version performed by Joe Hood, who never recorded again.

The Chilean Juan Carlos Abara composed “México 86”. The phrase “the world united by a ball” became emblematic. Emilio Azcárraga rejected the first version due to lack of emotion, necessary after the 1985 earthquake. Abara then wrote:

“My land that is dressed in history and tradition, offers its proud heart to those who love it”

The Pique mascot, a jalapeño pepper with a hat, had its own theme. The children repeated:

“The goal is the joy of the 86 World Cup, confidence in sport that is my Mexico”

The 45 rpm record was sold in newsstands as Disco Poster.

“Siquitibum (To the rhythm of the World Cup)” by Nacho Golacho took advantage of the popular support. The song included a young woman named Mar Castro, who cut out her shirt and it went viral. Nacho Golacho offered shows in various parts of Mexico City.

Finally, “Adelante México” was performed by players of the Mexican National Team. Among them, Javier Aguirre, Javier Hernández (father of Chicharito), Carlos Hermosillo, Miguel España, Tomás Boy and Fernando Quirarte. The song said:

“The tricolor team has a lot of heart and they will show it on the field”

It is said that only Carlos de los Cobos tuned. After beating Bulgaria in the round of 16, Televisa released a promotional video. The album included “The Green Wave” on its B side, also sung by the team.

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons once again challenged conventions. At Milan Fashion Week they presented a collection that takes jeans as a starting point, but transforms them into leather and technical fabrics. The goal: create a uniform for the street, not just the fashion aisles.

“Sometimes you just realize that you need a good pomodoro pasta,” Simons said before the show, referring to that Italian food staple.

The collection

Fitted and short jackets, five-pocket pants, timeless blazers and leather blouson jackets. That’s Prada’s new uniform for next spring and summer. Although the inspiration was denim, the designer confessed that she has never worn a pair in her life. Simons, for his part, acknowledged that he only recently returned to that classic after two decades of wearing wool pants year-round.

Most looks were realized in luxurious, soft leather, in monochromes of antique white, grey, burgundy or turquoise. To the rhythm of rock guitar riffs, some outfits appeared in an almost transparent white technical fabric, ideal for the recent heat wave in Europe. Only a few final looks used authentic denim.

Universal pieces, according to Prada, which sought to avoid the “useless design” that, it said, is “a lot of what’s there” on other runways. Simons explained that they wanted to reconnect fashion with the way people actually dress: “Some of the strongest ideas came from the street, not from luxury brands.”

Luxury guests included Anthony Edwards, Troye Sivan, the group ENHYPEN and Louis Partridge. Throngs of fans endured the heat to see them. The collection, with a lot of white, is committed to peace and hope, breaking the perception of typical luxury in high fashion.