How Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes” Became an 80s Smash and Made the Actress a Legend to Her GrandkidsProfessor of Rock Bette Davis Eyes was recorded several times and didn’t go anywhere… Then 5 years later it was re recorded with a completely different arrangment with a voice so raspy everyone mistook the sing...3 years agoHow Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes” Became an 80s Smash and Made the Actress a Legend to Her GrandkidsProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Interview: Midge Ure on Ultravox’s “Vienna” and the Awful Song That Kept It from #1Interview: Mark Foster on How “Pumped Up Kicks” Sparked Controversy and Became a Modern ClassicHow Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Stole the Show and Made Her a Star OvernightHow Lindsey Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way” Turned Fleetwood Mac’s Heartbreak into Rock HistoryInterview: Steve Vai on Creating “For the Love of God” and His Spiritual Journey to Guitar GreatnessHow a Saved Photograph Inspired The Cure’s Heart-Wrenching Classic “Pictures of You”How Jackson Browne’s “Take It Easy” Became the Eagles’ Breakthrough HitInterview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias