The 1974 single release of "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes did not achieve the same level of success as its later re-recorded counterpart. This initial version presented a more straightforward rock and pop arrangement.
- The original 1974 recording of "Bette Davis Eyes" was released on the Xpotronica label. The song was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie O'Sullvan. This version did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The single was released in 1974, predating the artist's major commercial breakthrough. It featured a production style characteristic of early 1970s pop-rock.
- Carnes re-recorded "Bette Davis Eyes" in 1981 with a more synth-pop-oriented arrangement, which became a worldwide number-one hit. The 1981 version was produced by Giorgio Moroder and Val Garay.
Kim Carnes is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for her distinctive raspy voice. In 1974, she was beginning to establish herself in the pop and rock scenes with a string of singles.
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