Kim Carnes

In 2004, she re-appeared with a self-released album "Chasin' Wild Trains". Andrea is thought to have turned down the part because it required her to appear nude in several scenes. 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. The character was however ultimately played by the then little-known Keira Knightley. Carnes continued to record and released several albums into the 1990s. In 2002, an opportunity for Andrea to branch into a more extensive acting career appeared to open up, as she was strongly rumoured to have been offered the role of Lara in a fresh British production of Boris Pasternak's classic novel Doctor Zhivago. 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. But several years later, in another fleeting appearance in a major film, she was wanted strictly for a singing role - it was the musical "Evita".

Bette Davis admitted to being a fan of the song and approached Carnes and the songwriters to thank them. Andrea was the only one of the four to be given a speaking part. 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. 1964), formed The Corrs to audition for the 1991 film The Commitments. In 1981 she recorded the Jackie DeShannon and Donna Weiss song "Bette Davis Eyes". 1970) and brother Jim (b. 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. 1973) and Sharon Corr (b.

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. She and her elder siblings, sisters Caroline (b. She began releasing albums during the early 1970s. She was born in Dundalk, Ireland, the youngest daughter of Jean and Gerry Corr, two musicians. 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 also plays the tin whistle. Carnes was a member of The New Christy Minstrels from 1962 until 1970. Andrea Jane Corr (born May 17, 1974) is the lead singer for the Irish folk-rock band The Corrs.

Kim Carnes (born July 20, 1945 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer and songwriter. The Boys from County Clare (2003). Chasing Wild Trains (2004). Quest for Camelot — singer in animated film. Gypsy Honeymoon: Best of Kim Carnes (1993). Evita (1996) — cameo role playing Juan Peron's mistress. Checking Out The Ghosts (1991). The Commitments (1991) — cameo role playing Jimmy Rabbitte's sister.

View from the House (1988). Light House (1986). Barking at Airplanes (1985). Cafe Racers (1983).

Voyeur (1982). Mistaken Identity (1981). Romance Dance (1980). St Vincent's Court (1979).

Sailin' (1976). Kim Carnes (1975). Rest on Me (1972).