Kim Carnes: Bette Davis Eyes.

I like this song, Carnes' performance and Bette Davis Eyes'. Such a deep penetrating look... can one stare it?



Kim Carnes (1945,Pasadena, CA) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her distinctive, raspy voice which she attributes to many hours spent singing in smoky bars and clubs.

Carnes was a member of New Christy Minstrels in 1967. During this time, Carnes met and married Dave Ellingson with whom she would write most of her songs.

She began releasing albums during the early 1970s.

In 1981, she recorded the Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss song "Bette Davis Eyes", it became a worldwide hit.

Ironically, "Bette Davis Eyes", written in 1974, was originally rejected by Carnes. It was only after a new instrumental arrangement that Carnes agreed to record the song and it became a huge hit.

Bette Davis admitted to being a fan of the song. Davis wrote to Carnes after the song was released and stated that she was very pleased with the song as it made her seem very up-to-date with her grandson. She had Carnes sing the song live for her at a tribute held just before her death.

(from the wiki)