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What is so special about Bette Davis Eyes?

Kim Carnes even sang about her famous eyes. Those ‘Bette Davis eyes’ could have been indicative of a medical condition known as Graves’ disease, which is a serious thyroid and immunological disorder. This disorder causes an inflammatory response in the muscles around the eyes which makes them swell.

Is Bette Davis Eyes a compliment?

She was also known for her distinctive eyes. When Carnes says the main figure of her song has “Bette Davis Eyes,” she’s signalling to the audience that the character cannot be trusted, no matter how beautiful she is. Because of this, Davis could have taken the song as either an insult or a compliment.

What genre is Bette Davis Eyes?

Pop
Bette Davis Eyes/Genres

Who sang She’s got Bette Davis eyes?

Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes/Artists

What did Bette Davis think of Bette Davis Eyes song?

After this song became a hit single, Bette Davis wrote letters to Kim Carnes and the songwriters to say she was a fan of the song and thank them for making her “a part of modern history.” One of the reasons the legendary actress loved the song is that her granddaughter thought her grandmother was “cool” for having a …

WHO has recorded Bette Davis eyes?

Bette Davis Eyes/Artists

“Bette Davis Eyes” is a song written and composed by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon in 1974. It was originally recorded by DeShannon in that year for her album New Arrangement, but it was made popular by American singer Kim Carnes in 1981 when it spent nine non-consecutive weeks on top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

How old is Olivia de Havilland?

104 years (1916–2020)
Olivia de Havilland/Age at death
The golden age actress lived to be 104 years old. Olivia de Havilland passed away in July 2020 at the age of 104.

Is Bette a name?

The meaning of Bette is ‘God is my oath’ and it is of American origin. Bette is most commonly used as a nickname or pet name for Elizabeth and Bettina. It is mainly of English and French origin, with roots in Hebrew.

Did Gwyneth Paltrow sing Bette Davis Eyes?

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow recorded a cover of “Bette Davis Eyes” that was included on the soundtrack to the 2000 road trip film Duets.