Bette Davis Eyes is a song by Kim Carnes written by Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss. Released April 9, 1981, as a single and on her album "Mistaken Identity" on EMI, it was originally sung by DeShannon ( "Bette Davis Eyes") and didn't do well. When Carnes recorded her version of the song, it became a commercial success, spending 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is based on the actress, Bette Davis. When Davis heard the song, she wrote Carnes, Weiss, and DeShannon a letter to thank them. After Carnes earned Grammy wins off the song, she sent Dav… read more
Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her distinctive, raspy voice which she attributes to many hours spent singing in smoky bars and clubs. Born in Pasadena, California, Carnes pursued a songwriting career from an early age. She was a member of the New Christy Minstrels from 1966 to 1970. Kenny Rogers was also a member, and during this time Carnes met and married Dave Ellingson, with whom she would write most of her songs. For a short while in the early 1970s, she and Ellingson formed the folk duo Kim and Dave. Their track "Nobody Knows"" feat… read more
Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her distinctive, raspy voice which she attributes to many hours spent singing in smoky bars and clubs. Born in Pasadena, Califo… read more
Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her distinctive, raspy voice which she attributes to many hours spent singing in smoky bars and clubs. Born in Pasadena, California, Carnes pursued a songwriting career from… read more