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Kim Carnes

Data updated on 2025-07-11 22:53:29 UTC
Hailed by Rolling Stone for a voice that’s “worn, aged, soulful [and] defiant,” two-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kim Carnes’ 1981 synth-pop classic, Bette Davis Eyes, spent nine weeks at No. 1 and won her the Grammy for Record of the Year.

Her string of other major hits includes More Love, Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes) and What About Me?, and she has penned tunes for, among others, Big Mama Thornton, Tim McGraw, Tina Turner and Deana Carter. She’s also the writer of three No. 1 country songs, including Reba McEntire and Vince Gill’s The Heart Won't Lie and Make No Mistake, She's Mine, by Ronnie Milsap and Kenny Rogers.

In 1980, Carnes and husband Dave Ellingson wrote Gideon, a concept album by Kenny Rogers, with whom she recorded the smash duet, Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer.

Carnes co-wrote and recorded I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is for the 1983 Flashdance soundtrack, earning her second Grammy, and was among the superstar talent assembled for 1985’s historic single, We Are The World. Numerous films have spotlighted her songs, including Vanishing Point, Spaceballs, Valentino: The Last Emperor, That’s Dancin’, Glee and The Contender (in a duet with Jeff Bridges). On the small screen, she’s heard with Tim McGraw on a song for TV’s Yellowstone, as well as in the opening scene of 2022’s The Tourist. Carnes’ latest album is the critically acclaimed Chasin' Wild Trains, featuring Al Anderson and Kings of Leon producer Angelo, among others.

Total plays

721.7 million
Updated on 2025-07-11

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

6,056,984

Followers

408,878

Top Cities

  1. Chile
    126,619 listeners
  2. Australia
    95,034 listeners
  3. Brazil
    91,411 listeners
  4. Australia
    79,946 listeners
  5. Australia
    74,199 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Bette Davis Eyes
Bette Davis Eyes
628,900,336 3:43 1981-01-01
Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
33,487,698 3:40 1980-03-24
Bette Davis Eyes
Bette Davis Eyes
15,065,974 3:39 2011-08-22
What About Me?
What About Me?
7,719,787 4:23 1984-08-27
More Love
More Love
5,744,147 3:36 1980-06-01
Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)
Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)
5,434,800 3:33 1985-05-05
I'll Be There Where The Heart Is
I'll Be There Where The Heart Is
5,402,388 4:36 1983-04-11
Make No Mistake, He's Mine (feat. Kim Carnes)
Make No Mistake, He's Mine (feat. Kim Carnes)
2,744,713 4:09 1984-12-18
I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is
I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is
1,725,359 4:42 1983-10-01
Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity
1,215,004 4:42 1981-01-01
Hit And Run
Hit And Run
872,484 3:18 1981-01-01
Draw Of The Cards
Draw Of The Cards
775,206 4:53 1981-01-01
Voyeur
Voyeur
773,619 3:55 1982-09-08
Bette Davis Eyes (EDM Remix)
Bette Davis Eyes (EDM Remix)
717,389 6:24 2016-03-09
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim's Version
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim's Version
685,885 3:50 2024-04-19
Tumblin Dice
Tumblin Dice
649,006 3:37 2007-01-01
You're A Part Of Me
You're A Part Of Me
628,186 3:44 1993-01-01
Still Hold On
Still Hold On
600,142 4:39 1981-01-01
When I'm Away From You
When I'm Away From You
504,461 3:36 1981-01-01
I Pretend
I Pretend
502,023 4:07 1983-10-01
Don't Call It Love
Don't Call It Love
400,234 3:09 1981-01-01
Break The Rules Tonite (Out Of School)
Break The Rules Tonite (Out Of School)
351,564 3:17 1981-01-01
Bon Voyage
Bon Voyage
344,397 4:38 1985-05-05
Miss You Tonite
Miss You Tonite
330,905 5:11 1981-01-01
Abadabadango
Abadabadango
311,000 3:49 1985-05-05
Stay with Me (with Kim Carnes and Tina Turner) - Live 1982
Stay with Me (with Kim Carnes and Tina Turner) - Live 1982
309,750 5:27 1982-01-01
Gypsy Honeymoon
Gypsy Honeymoon
292,323 4:01 1993-01-01
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
254,064 3:29 1988-07-25
It Hurts So Bad
It Hurts So Bad
235,032 2:60 1979-01-02
My Old Pals
My Old Pals
229,112 3:18 1981-01-01
Chain Letter
Chain Letter
216,450 4:09 1993-01-01
To Be With You Again
To Be With You Again
204,416 3:57 2016-08-26
Cry Like A Baby
Cry Like A Baby
202,630 3:05 1980-06-01
Under My Thumb
Under My Thumb
189,251 3:22 2015-11-20
Invitation To Dance
Invitation To Dance
169,916 3:39 2011-01-01
Thrill Of The Grill
Thrill Of The Grill
154,278 3:24 1982-09-08
Does It Make You Remember
Does It Make You Remember
137,007 5:10 1982-09-08
One Kiss
One Kiss
132,271 3:30 1985-05-05
Crazy In Love
Crazy In Love
131,863 3:54 1988-07-25
Hooked On The Memory Of You
Hooked On The Memory Of You
127,948 2:50 1991-08-27
Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer (with Kim Carnes) - Rerecorded
Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer (with Kim Carnes) - Rerecorded
118,072 3:43 2000-01-01
Looker
Looker
102,908 5:34 1982-09-08
Invisible Hands
Invisible Hands
91,711 3:13 1983-10-01
Don't Cry Now
Don't Cry Now
90,913 3:51 1993-01-01
Rough Edges
Rough Edges
79,505 4:46 1993-01-01
I'd Lie To You For Your Love
I'd Lie To You For Your Love
78,715 3:40 1986-05-06
Goodnight Angel
Goodnight Angel
78,118 4:53 2004-01-01
Don't Pick Up The Phone (Pick Up The Phone)
Don't Pick Up The Phone (Pick Up The Phone)
77,612 4:23 1985-05-05
Touch And Go
Touch And Go
70,644 4:41 1985-05-05
If You Don't Want My Love
If You Don't Want My Love
64,914 3:18 1988-07-25
Rough Edges
Rough Edges
60,127 4:42 1985-05-05
Begging For Favors (Learning How Things Work)
Begging For Favors (Learning How Things Work)
59,141 4:50 1985-05-05
Say You Don't Know Me
Say You Don't Know Me
53,920 4:10 1982-09-08
Undertow
Undertow
50,419 4:08 1982-09-08
Divided Hearts
Divided Hearts
50,329 3:60 1986-05-06
Along With The Radio
Along With The Radio
50,281 4:50 1986-05-06
Breakin' Away From Sanity
Breakin' Away From Sanity
48,424 2:55 1982-09-08
If I Was an Angel (Radio Edit)
If I Was an Angel (Radio Edit)
46,926 3:18 2023-03-17
Black And White
Black And White
44,991 5:17 1986-05-06
Universal Song
Universal Song
43,165 3:55 1983-10-01
It's Not The Spotlight
It's Not The Spotlight
40,805 4:17 1976-01-01
Brass & Batons
Brass & Batons
38,283 5:22 1988-07-25
Just To See You Smile
Just To See You Smile
37,724 4:19 2004-01-01
Still Warmed By The Thrill
Still Warmed By The Thrill
37,692 4:04 2004-01-01
Just to See You Smile (Acoustic Version)
Just to See You Smile (Acoustic Version)
36,250 4:01 2022-09-02
Just To Spend Tonight With You
Just To Spend Tonight With You
34,077 4:52 1988-07-25
The Silver Cord
The Silver Cord
33,497 3:20 2005-10-18
Take It On The Chin
Take It On The Chin
33,313 4:38 1982-09-08
Where Is The Boy? (Chris' Song)
Where Is The Boy? (Chris' Song)
32,805 4:04 2004-01-01
One Beat At A Time
One Beat At A Time
31,420 3:52 2004-01-01
Under My Thumb - Pjs 'Tom Thumb' Mix
Under My Thumb - Pjs 'Tom Thumb' Mix
30,510 5:56 2015-11-20
Just to See You Smile (Radio Edit)
Just to See You Smile (Radio Edit)
30,254 3:33 2022-09-02
Runaway
Runaway
28,875 4:58 2004-01-01
You Say You Love Me (But I Know You Don't)
You Say You Love Me (But I Know You Don't)
28,775 2:48 1986-05-06
Merc Man
Merc Man
28,570 3:32 1982-09-08
That's Where The Trouble Lies
That's Where The Trouble Lies
28,266 3:30 1986-05-06
Forever
Forever
27,491 3:59 1985-05-05
All About Time
All About Time
26,596 3:54 2004-01-01
He Makes The Sun Rise (Orpheus)
He Makes The Sun Rise (Orpheus)
26,190 4:27 1985-05-05
Oliver (Voice On The Radio)
Oliver (Voice On The Radio)
26,092 3:47 1985-05-05
Crimes Of The Heart
Crimes Of The Heart
24,549 3:10 1988-07-25
Met You At The Wrong Time Of My Life
Met You At The Wrong Time Of My Life
24,006 5:20 1983-10-01
Dancin' At The Lighthouse
Dancin' At The Lighthouse
23,875 3:50 1986-05-06
Blood From The Bandit
Blood From The Bandit
23,591 3:22 1988-07-25
Away In a Manger
Away In a Manger
23,456 3:00 2010-10-29
Heartbreak Radio
Heartbreak Radio
23,283 3:20 1988-07-25
Love Me Like You Never Did Before
Love Me Like You Never Did Before
23,037 4:42 1986-05-06
You Make My Heart Beat Faster (And That's All That Matters)
You Make My Heart Beat Faster (And That's All That Matters)
22,410 4:36 1983-10-01
To Love Somebody
To Love Somebody
19,829 3:31 1971-04-22
Willie And The Hand Jive
Willie And The Hand Jive
19,825 4:09 1988-07-25
You're A Part Of Me
You're A Part Of Me
18,937 3:35 1975-11-01
You Made My Skin Burn
You Made My Skin Burn
18,586 4:13 2004-01-01
Piece Of The Sky
Piece Of The Sky
18,383 3:23 1986-05-06
Lucid Dreams
Lucid Dreams
17,656 4:02 2004-01-01
I Am A Camera
I Am A Camera
17,653 5:10 1985-05-05
Hurricane
Hurricane
17,600 4:31 1983-10-01
Run, Run Rudolph
Run, Run Rudolph
16,008 3:54 2010-10-29
The Arrangement
The Arrangement
15,914 3:45 1982-09-08
Stepped Right In It
Stepped Right In It
15,578 3:32 2004-01-01
Lucid Dreams (Radio Edit)
Lucid Dreams (Radio Edit)
15,527 3:32 2022-11-25
If I Was An Angel
If I Was An Angel
14,997 3:46 2004-01-01
Too Far Gone
Too Far Gone
14,729 2:58 2004-01-01
All He Did Was Tell Me Lies (To Try To Woo Me)
All He Did Was Tell Me Lies (To Try To Woo Me)
14,111 4:04 1976-01-01
Kick In The Heart
Kick In The Heart
14,048 4:31 1983-10-01
Where Is Your Heart
Where Is Your Heart
13,604 3:42 1980-06-01
Will You Remember Me
Will You Remember Me
13,297 4:38 1980-06-01
Somewhere In The Night
Somewhere In The Night
12,934 3:46 1975-11-01
Swept Me Off My Feet
Swept Me Off My Feet
12,933 3:20 1980-06-01
And Still Be Loving You
And Still Be Loving You
12,883 3:41 1975-11-01
Tear Me Apart
Tear Me Apart
12,729 3:28 1980-06-01
Fantastic Fire Of Love
Fantastic Fire Of Love
12,476 4:16 1988-07-25
No Te Enamores De Un Soñador (Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer)
No Te Enamores De Un Soñador (Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer)
12,335 3:40 2025-03-14
Young Love
Young Love
12,034 4:14 1983-10-01
Only Lonely Love
Only Lonely Love
11,031 3:57 1986-05-06
One More River To Cross
One More River To Cross
10,812 2:26 1971-04-22
The Best Of You (Has Got The Best Of Me)
The Best Of You (Has Got The Best Of Me)
9,793 3:09 1976-01-01
In The Chill Of The Night
In The Chill Of The Night
9,451 4:14 1980-06-01
I Won't Call You Back
I Won't Call You Back
9,334 3:05 1971-04-22
Sailin
Sailin
8,751 4:26 1976-01-01
Love Comes From Unexpected Places
Love Comes From Unexpected Places
8,674 3:34 1976-01-01
Everything Has Got To Be Free
Everything Has Got To Be Free
8,598 3:01 1971-04-22
To Love
To Love
7,668 2:58 1971-04-22
Fell In Love With A Poet
Fell In Love With A Poet
6,987 3:11 1971-04-22
Stay Away
Stay Away
6,939 4:09 1979-01-02
Hangin' On By A Thread (A Sad Affair Of The Heart)
Hangin' On By A Thread (A Sad Affair Of The Heart)
6,912 2:52 1983-10-01
Changin'
Changin'
6,287 3:51 1980-06-01
Warm Love
Warm Love
5,826 3:34 1976-01-01
Let Your Love Come Easy
Let Your Love Come Easy
5,750 3:22 1976-01-01
Sweet Love Song To My Soul
Sweet Love Song To My Soul
5,234 2:58 1971-04-22
Bad Seed
Bad Seed
5,086 3:36 1975-11-01
Rest On Me
Rest On Me
4,843 4:49 2005-11-18
What Am I Gonna Do
What Am I Gonna Do
4,596 3:01 1979-01-02
Do You Love Her
Do You Love Her
4,358 4:07 1975-11-01
Hang On To Your Airplane (Honeymoon)
Hang On To Your Airplane (Honeymoon)
4,103 3:05 1975-11-01
Jamaica Sunday Morning
Jamaica Sunday Morning
4,050 4:32 1979-01-02
Skeptical Shuffle
Skeptical Shuffle
3,917 3:32 1979-01-02
Good Old Days
Good Old Days
3,839 3:03 1975-11-01
It Could Have Been Better
It Could Have Been Better
3,806 2:30 1975-11-01
Nothing Makes Me Feel As Good As A Love Song
Nothing Makes Me Feel As Good As A Love Song
3,718 3:07 1975-11-01
Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court)
Paris Without You (St. Vincent's Court)
3,712 5:17 1979-01-02
Waiting For The Pain To Go Away
Waiting For The Pain To Go Away
3,509 3:13 1975-11-01
Lookin' For A Big Night
Lookin' For A Big Night
3,416 3:55 1979-01-02
What Good Is Love (Later On The Equator)
What Good Is Love (Later On The Equator)
3,306 3:22 1975-11-01
Do You Want To Dance
Do You Want To Dance
3,076 2:53 1971-04-22
Tubin'
Tubin'
2,693 4:03 1976-01-01
He'll Come Home
He'll Come Home
2,542 3:03 1976-01-01
Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon
2,527 3:42 1979-01-02
Last Thing You Ever Wanted To Do
Last Thing You Ever Wanted To Do
2,505 4:06 1976-01-01
Lose In Love
Lose In Love
2,463 3:50 1979-01-02
Take Me Home To Where My Heart Is
Take Me Home To Where My Heart Is
2,459 3:13 1979-01-02
Rest On Me
Rest On Me
2,174 4:45 1971-04-22
You Can Do It To Me Anytime
You Can Do It To Me Anytime
2,049 3:06 1971-04-22
Blinded By Love
Blinded By Love
2,048 3:03 1979-01-02
本日ハ晴天ナリ
本日ハ晴天ナリ
< 1000 4:48 2007-02-21

New releases

Bette Davis Eyes (Kim's Version)
Bette Davis Eyes (Kim's Version)
2024-04-19
[Sparky Dawg Music]
If I Was an Angel
If I Was an Angel
2023-03-17
[Sparky Dawg Music]
Lucid Dreams
Lucid Dreams
2022-11-25
[Sparky Dawg Music]
Just to See You Smile
Just to See You Smile
2022-09-02
[Kim Carnes]
Bette Davis Eyes (EDM Remix)
Bette Davis Eyes (EDM Remix)
2016-03-09
[Xpotronica]
Under My Thumb
Under My Thumb
2015-11-20
[Music Brokers]
Essential
Essential
2011-01-01
[CAPITOL]
Chasin' Wild Trains
Chasin' Wild Trains
2004-01-01
[Sparky Dawg Music]
Gypsy Honeymoon: The Best Of Kim Carnes
Gypsy Honeymoon: The Best Of Kim Carnes
1993-01-01
[EMI/EMI Records (USA)]
View From The House
View From The House
1988-07-25
[Geffen]
Light House
Light House
1986-05-06
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Barking At Airplanes (Expanded Edition)
Barking At Airplanes (Expanded Edition)
1985-05-05
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Café Racers
Café Racers
1983-10-01
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Voyeur
Voyeur
1982-09-08
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity
1981-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Romance Dance
Romance Dance
1980-06-01
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
St. Vincent's Court
St. Vincent's Court
1979-01-02
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Sailin'
Sailin'
1976-01-01
[A&M]
Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes
1975-11-01
[A&M]
Kim Carnes At Her Best
Kim Carnes At Her Best
1971-04-22
[StreamWorld Entertainment Classics]