Carnes, Kim (1945–)
Carnes, Kim (1945–)
American singer and songwriter. Born July 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, California; m. Dave Ellingson (musician).
Wrote songs (some with husband) which were covered by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Rita Coolidge, and Barbara Streisand; had #1 single "Betty Davis Eyes," which received a Grammy for Record of the Year (1981); released other hits, including "Draw of the Cards" (1981), "Voyeur" (1982), and "Crazy the Night" (1985); became Nashville-based songwriter. Albums include Mistaken Identity (1981), Rest on Me (1972), Kim Carnes (1976), Sailin' (1976), Voyeur; The Best of You (1982), Barking at Airplanes (1985), Light House (1986) and Gypsy Honeymoon: The Best of Kim Carnes (1993).
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