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I’d like to invite you to vote in our 1980s Top Twenty Chart Poll
Match-Up #184/190
Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes v Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Please vote below 
@HannahHowe Any votes for the rootin' tootin' first release of BDE?
https://mastodon.ie/@dermotryanie/113817168936726881
mastodon.ieDermot Ryan (@dermotryanie@mastodon.ie)Adding to the list of hits that I didn't know for a long while were #coverversions (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun being possibly the reigning champion): Kim Carnes's glacial synth/heartfelt vocal version of Bette Davis Eyes came after this rooty-toot version, DeShannon also being the co-writer of the song:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FAQsOJbs-yo&pp=ygUaYmV0dGUgZGF2aXMgZXllcyBkZXNoYW5ub24%3D
@dermotryanie @HannahHowe I discovered that curiosity a little while back but Kim Carnes' version is vastly superior
@IanMoore3000 @dermotryanie I agree, I prefer Kim Carnes’ version.
@HannahHowe @IanMoore3000 There's no comparison really; it's a totally different song and sentiment with the different arrangement and delivery. Like Girls Just Wanna Have Fun or Wherever I Lay My Hat.