This page will contain images about Kim Carnes, as they become available.Kim CarnesKim CarnesKim Carnes (born July 20, 1945 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer and songwriter. Carnes was a member of The New Christy Minstrels from 1962 until 1970. Kenny Rogers was also a member, and during this time Carnes met and married Dave Ellingson, with whom she would write most of her songs. She began releasing albums during the early 1970s. In 1980 a duet with Kenny Rogers titled "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer" became a major hit on the country and western charts and also became a pop hit. Her cover version of the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song "More Love" became her first solo hit single in 1980 when it reached the US Top 10. In 1981 she recorded the Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss song "Bette Davis Eyes". As the first single released from the album Mistaken Identity, it spent 9 weeks at number one on the US singles charts and became a worldwide hit. Bette Davis admitted to being a fan of the song and approached Carnes and the songwriters to thank them. The single went on to become the highest seller of the year and won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Carnes continued to record and released several albums into the 1990s. These releases failed to reach the level of success of "Bette Davis Eyes", but by this time she was a highly respected songwriter, and collaborated with such artists as Barbra Streisand. In 2004, she re-appeared with a self-released album "Chasin' Wild Trains". Discography
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In 2004, she re-appeared with a self-released album "Chasin' Wild Trains". They also recorded Canto Alla Vita with Josh Groban for his self-titled album. These releases failed to reach the level of success of "Bette Davis Eyes", but by this time she was a highly respected songwriter, and collaborated with such artists as Barbra Streisand. In 2004, they released Borrowed Heaven, which has been very popular in Ireland. Carnes continued to record and released several albums into the 1990s. Both have been certified gold in the United States and the recent In Blue has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The single went on to become the highest seller of the year and won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. They followed this up with Talk On Corners, which was very popular in Ireland and Britain. Bette Davis admitted to being a fan of the song and approached Carnes and the songwriters to thank them. Their first album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten, had its greatest success in Australia. As the first single released from the album Mistaken Identity, it spent 9 weeks at number one on the US singles charts and became a worldwide hit. Their music has been released through Atlantic Records, part of the Warner Music Group. In 1981 she recorded the Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss song "Bette Davis Eyes". It was during the audition of this movie that they were noticed by their manager, John Hughes. Her cover version of the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles song "More Love" became her first solo hit single in 1980 when it reached the US Top 10. Jim, Sharon, and Caroline got a small part as musicians, while Andrea got a speaking part as Sharon Rabbitte, sister of the main character. In 1980 a duet with Kenny Rogers titled "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer" became a major hit on the country and western charts and also became a pop hit. The Corrs were formed to audition for the 1991 film The Commitments. She began releasing albums during the early 1970s. From 2004, Duffy's brother Jason Duffy joined on percussion, with Kieran Kiely on accordion and keyboards. Kenny Rogers was also a member, and during this time Carnes met and married Dave Ellingson, with whom she would write most of her songs. Their usual support musicians are Anto Drennan (lead guitar) and Keith Duffy (bass guitar). Carnes was a member of The New Christy Minstrels from 1962 until 1970. 17 May 1974) - tin whistle, lead vocals, backing vocals. Kim Carnes (born July 20, 1945 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer and songwriter. Andrea Corr (b. Chasing Wild Trains (2004). Caroline Corr, (born 17 March 1973) - drums, percussion, bodhran, piano, backing vocals. Gypsy Honeymoon: Best of Kim Carnes (1993). Sharon Corr (born 24 March 1970) - violin, backing vocals. Checking Out The Ghosts (1991). He mainly plays the guitar, but is also proficient on the keyboards and the piano. View from the House (1988). Jim Corr (born 31 July 1964) is the oldest member of the band. Light House (1986). They were all born in Dundalk, Ireland, the children of Gerry and Jean Corr, two musicians. Barking at Airplanes (1985). The Corrs are a folk rock band from Ireland, consisting of three sisters and one brother from the Corr family, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s. Cafe Racers (1983). The Corrs Rock (fan website with discussion board) (http://www.thecorrsrock.co.uk/). Voyeur (1982). Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2000. Mistaken Identity (1981). Unplugged 2000. Romance Dance (1980). Live At Lansdowne Road 2000. St Vincent's Court (1979). Live In London 2001. Sailin' (1976). Best Of The Corrs 2002. Kim Carnes (1975). Forgiven, Not Forgotten 1995. Rest on Me (1972). Talk On Corners 1998. The Corrs Unplugged 1999. In Blue 2000. The Best Of The Corrs 2001. VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live In Dublin 2002. Borrowed Heaven 2004. |