description Kim Carnes Overview
Kim Carnes is an American singer and songwriter whose raspy, distinctive vocal style became closely associated with pop and rock recordings of the late 1970s and 1980s. She is best known for “Bette Davis Eyes,” her 1981 recording of the song written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, which spent nine weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
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What song is Kim Carnes best known for?
Kim Carnes is best known for her 1981 recording of Bette Davis Eyes. The song was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon.
What is distinctive about Kim Carnes's voice?
Carnes has a raspy, distinctive vocal style associated with pop and rock recordings. That sound became especially recognizable during the late 1970s and 1980s.
When did Kim Carnes record Bette Davis Eyes?
Her famous recording of Bette Davis Eyes was released in 1981. The song became the defining hit of her recording career.
Did Kim Carnes write songs as well as sing them?
Yes, Carnes is both a singer and songwriter. Her work spans pop and rock recordings from the late 1970s and 1980s.
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