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My Take
Say Kim Carnes and that smoky, gravel-edged voice on "Bette Davis Eyes" instantly plays in my head. Born in Los Angeles, she conquered the world with that single in 1981, and that rasp is simply unteachable, a gift no one can imitate. Lazy critics file her under one-hit wonder, but I'd push back: she'd been quietly writing and singing since the early 1970s, a genuine singer-songwriter, and she earned her spot on "We Are the World." A voice like that needs only one song to brand itself onto your memory. I tip my hat to her singular presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Carnes
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・カーンズ
- Reading
- きむ・かーんず
- Born
- July 20, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / recording artist / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- San Marino High School
- University
- Pasadena City College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bette Davis Eyes | — | |
| Notable work | We Are the World | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Carnes born?
Born July 20, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Kim Carnes from?
Kim Carnes is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Kim Carnes do?
Kim Carnes works as singer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, composer, musician.
What is Kim Carnes known for?
Notable works include Bette Davis Eyes, We Are the World.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.