On this day March 10 1981 Kim Carnes released the song Bette Davis Eyes which went on to become one of the biggest hits of the decade. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive nine weeks from May 16 to June 19 and again from June 27 to July 24 making it one of the longest-running number one hits of the 80s.
Bette Davis Eyes also reached number one in multiple countries including France Italy Spain West Germany Norway Sweden Switzerland Australia and South Africa. Its infectious melody and Carnes’ raspy vocals made it an instant classic earning the Billboard Award for Song of the Year.
80s insight: The song was originally written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1974 but Kim Carnes’ synth-driven arrangement transformed it into a worldwide hit.
Bette Davis Eyes also reached number one in multiple countries including France Italy Spain West Germany Norway Sweden Switzerland Australia and South Africa. Its infectious melody and Carnes’ raspy vocals made it an instant classic earning the Billboard Award for Song of the Year.
80s insight: The song was originally written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1974 but Kim Carnes’ synth-driven arrangement transformed it into a worldwide hit.
