Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes Cover | Speak Now: World Tour Live (2011)
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Background and Lyrical Theme
The song won the Grammy Awards for “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year,” and it also ranked at No. 12 on Billboard‘s list of the “Top 100 Songs in the First 50 Years of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.”
Actress Bette Davis was 73 years old when Kim Carnes’s version became a hit. She wrote letters to Carnes, Weiss, and DeShannon to thank all three of them for making her “a part of modern times” and stated that her grandson now looked up to her. After their Grammy wins, Davis sent them roses as well.
Lyrics
Written by Donna Weiss & Jackie DeShannon
[Spoken Intro]
There is some unbelievable music that has come out of artists who are from LA, did you know that? Like Los Angeles has put out so many bands and artists that I’m such a fan of and I’d love to play you some music I’m a fan of that’s come from LA, is that okay? This one came out in 1981: 8 years before I was born and I love this song, it’s called “Bette Davis Eyes.”
[Verse 1]
Her hair is Harlow gold
Her lips sweet surprise
Her hands are never cold
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
She’ll turn her music on
You won’t have to think twice
She’s pure as New York snow
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
[Chorus 1]
And she’ll tease you
She’ll unease you
All the better just to please you
She’s precocious and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush
She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
[Verse 2]
She’ll let you take her home
It whets her appetite
She’ll lay you on her throne
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
[Chorus 2]
She’ll expose you
And just knows you
Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you
She’s ferocious and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush (Ay, ay)
All the boys think she’s a spy
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
Artist | Taylor Swift | |||
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Album | Speak Now: World Tour Live | |||
Released | November 21, 2011 | |||
Recorded | August 27, 2011 | |||
Venue | Staples Center (Los Angeles) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Big Machine Records | |||
Songwriters | Donna Weiss Jackie DeShannon | |||
Producer | Taylor Swift | |||
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