Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Kim Carnes’ "Bette Davis Eyes" became the surprise hit of 1981, holding the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks. The song was penned by Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss in 1974, originally with a country vibe when DeShannon first recorded it. It wasn’t until Kim Carnes, working with producer Val Garay, transformed it into a new wave smash that it truly took off. Bill Cuomo’s iconic synthesizer riff added the final touch that set the song apart. The lyrics tell the story of a woman whose allure and mystery are likened to Hollywood icon Bette Davis, making the track both seductive and slightly ominous. "Bette Davis Eyes" didn’t just dominate the charts; it also snagged Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1982. The track's unique blend of new wave energy and a compelling narrative about a dangerous beauty solidified its place as one of the quintessential songs of the 1980s.