US EditionJoJo Siwa Seemingly Shaded by Original "Bette Davis Eyes” Singer Kim Carnes After Song Cover
JUL 10 – JoJo Siwa embraces a mature, traditional aesthetic in her cover of Kim Carnes' 1981 hit, marking a shift from her colorful past and sparking mixed fan reactions.
- JoJo Siwa released a studio cover of Kim Carnes' 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" on July 11, following live performances during her tour earlier this year.
- Siwa decided to record the studio version after seeing a positive response to her live rendition, while the song was originally written by Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss in 1974.
- Kim Carnes, aged 79, shared a clip of her original 1981 music video on TikTok along with cryptic posts about authenticity, which many interpreted as a response to Siwa's cover.
- Carnes' 1981 version spent nine non-consecutive weeks atop the U.S. charts and won the 1982 Grammy Award for Song of the Year, while Siwa's cover drew criticism for heavy auto-tune and perceived artistic inconsistency.
- Siwa's cover sparked renewed interest in the classic song amid controversy including her $900 VIP tour ticket charges and uncertainty about formally adding the cover to her discography.
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Kim Carnes reacts to JoJo Siwa’s 'Bette Davis Eyes' cover
Kim Carnes has reacted to JoJo Siwa‘s cover of ‘Bette Davis Eyes’. Siwa released her version of the hit on Friday (July 11), after covering it at multiple live shows this year. Now, Carnes – who popularised the song with her 1981 version – has weighed in on Siwa’s take. Sharing a clip of the original music video earlier this week, in a since-deleted TikTok, Carnes seemed to dismiss the cover, writing: “There is a difference between singing a son…
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