Podcast appearances and mentions of Bette Davis Eyes

Send us a textWe do a deep dive on season 1 and part of season 2 of McBee Dynasty, Bieber's new album, and Jo Jo Siwa covers Bette Davis Eyes.Connect With Us: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Shop Newsletter Email: coffeemeetsvodkapod@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok Content Strategist: Kathy Lam Instagram

She raps, "Eyes like Bette Davis / Hear my voice and you know what my name is / Wise beyond my age / That's what happens when you're little and put on the stage / But quit crying 'cause you're famous / Can't change this / She shameless / This crazy / Don't hate me / I'm just a lil baby / Slim Shady."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The secret history of someone who deserves superstar status, one of the biggest songs of the 80s that deserves every accolade, and a cover that chooses to do it the hard way. Bette Davis Eyes, originally by Jackie DeShannon, covered by Kim Carnes, and by JoJo Siwa.  Outro music is Put A Little Love In Your Heart, also by Jackie DeShannon, because wow, we can't get enough of her. 

JoJo Siwa keeps making headlines. Last time it was because of her showmance with her “Celebrity Big Brother UK” castmate, Chris Hughes. This time it's because of her version of the Kim Carnes classic, “Bette Davis Eyes.” As per usual, JoJo leans into the autotune big time, and she's getting roasted for it. Then we've got all the drama between former flames Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. They had a messy breakup after Zach let Brianna (and the rest of the world) know they were over on Instagram! Looks like Zach's stirring up more sh*t over their relationship, and Chickenfry's clapping back - with receipts. And finally, we'll fill you in on everything we know about Pete Davidson's baby announcement. Looks like Petey-boy's BDE is about to stand for Big Dad Energy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unless you've been living under a rock, we're sure you've seen something about Jojo Siwa's Bette Davis Eyes cover, OR her rumours about being pregnant... It's all a bit wild and so are we on today's ep when we unpack Jojo's latest project! Plus of course the fallout of her lesbian relationship breakup. And of course it wouldn't be our podcast without a little update on US as well! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITSHosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty MillsExecutive Producer: Rachael HartManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Spill, Kesha has opened up about her wildest paranormal experiences... not only did she once have sex with a ghost, she's also apparently been attacked by one. She spilled the tea on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, and… yea, it's a lot. We get into what she said, and how it’s not even the first time she’s shared her paranormal encounters.Plus, JoJo Siwa’s cover of the 1981 hit Bette Davis Eyes is being torn apart online. We unpack the backlash, what it says about the public’s current relationship with JoJo, and why the internet can’t seem to look away.And finally, both Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have got new men in their lives, but it’s Jen’s rumoured hypnotist boyfriend who’s really raising eyebrows. We deep dive into what we know about him so far, his ties to Hollywood, and whether or not he comes with a few a red flags.LISTEN:Want more A-list celeb news? Check out these episodes of The Spill: The Worst Thing Tom Cruise Ever Did To Katie HolmesThe Real Story Behind JoJo Siwa’s Relationship Confession & The Netflix Update You Need To HearThe Real Fallout From JoJo Siwa’s Very Public Break-Up With An Aussie StarWant your pop culture fix even earlier? Don’t miss Morning Tea, your weekday hit of celeb news, internet drama and everything in between — dropping every morning in The Spill feed.GET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITS Are you fighting with someone you love, like a family member or a best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. Apply here. The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  This week on The Monday Edit:  the Texas floods, JoJo Siwa's “Bette Davis Eyes,” the great prison conception, summer travel recommendations, and the final season of Queer Eye.  To help support the Texas floods relief, check out:  Austin Pets Alive Safe In Austin Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris  New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.  Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic—and uncompromising—women in Hollywood history: Bette Davis. From her early days battling the studio system to her legendary performances in All About Eve and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Davis forged a path with talent, tenacity, and a stare that could stop anyone in their tracks. Join us as we explore the many hurdles she faced, from ageism and sexism to her infamous feud with Joan Crawford, and how she still came out on top. Plus, we unpack the story behind the hit song “Bette Davis Eyes” and how it became an unlikely tribute to her unforgettable allure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brace yourself - "topping" is discussed, at length, on today's show! Elsewhere, Emma's mortifying phone call from the weekend, Dave needs to give Emma an apology after his weekend and Fiona deep dives JoJo Siwa's Bette Davis Eyes

'Jurassic World Rebirth', the seventh film in the franchise, took a bite out of the box office with $26 million earned domestically on July 4th Friday. The dino film earned $147 million over the entire weekend! While it ruled the box office over the July 4th holiday, it's the lowest opening of any 'Jurassic' film to-date. RIP: Actor Michael Madsen has died at 67.In celebration of America, let's revisit this ranking of the Top 50 AMERICAN Bands of All Time, according to UltimateClassicRock.com.1. The Beach Boys2. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers3. Van Halen4. Creedence Clearwater Revival5. Aerosmith6. The Doors7. Talking Heads8. R.E.M.9. Eagles10. Simon & GarfunkelHot Wheels is getting a live-action movie.After earning $515 million at the box office in around one month, Universal's live-action version of 'How To Train Your Dragon' will begin streaming on Premium Video on Demand on July 15th.Scarlett Johansson's role in Jurassic World Rebirth has set a new global box office record, making her the world's highest-grossing lead actor.The 40th anniversary of Live Aid is this Sunday. And if you want to relive that moment in music history, the official YouTube channel will be celebrating with over 10 hours of footage. A four-part documentary called "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World" will also premiere on CNN on Sunday night. But don't expect to see Led Zeppelin there. Oasis will release a nine-CD or 14-LP box set called Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection on August 22nd. It includes all seven of their studio albums and the B-sides compilation The MasterplanNetflix's Queer Eye is coming to an end after 10 seasons. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/queer-eye-end-netflix-season-10-1236450911/EA Sports College Football 26 is here … It's game time for college football fans. EA Sports College Football 26 officially drops today (Thursday). This year's edition builds on the super success of last year's version, with over 2800 new plays, real-life coaches, and a revamped transfer portal that adds more drama to Dynasty Mode. Gamers will see more mascots, traditions, and game day vibes. This thing is supposedly everything fans loved last year – just bigger and better.An old clip is resurfacing again from the Joe Rogan podcast where Jelly Roll sets some things straight. A bunch of people on the internet were calling his wife, Bunnie XO, a gold digger for being with him . . . but Jelly had the perfect answer. https://www.tiktok.com/@xomgitsbunnie/video/7234363257467817259 Jojo Siwa has teased a cover of Kim Carnes' classic '80s hit "Bette Davis Eyes", and Kim dissed it on an Instagram post that has since been deleted. Kim said "There's a difference between singing a song . . . And embodying it." Here's the clip Jojo posted. https://pagesix.com/2025/07/10/entertainment/kim-carnes-seemingly-shades-jojo-siwas-viral-betty-davis-eyes-cover/?AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSICDeftones will release their first album in five years, Private Music, on August 22nd. The first single is called "My Mind Is a Mountain," which you can check out on YouTube now. The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz [pr: RAS-kell-in-ich], who sat in the producer's chair on 2010's Diamond Eyes and 2012's Koi No Yokan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgh_jEm5twE An old clip is resurfacing again from the Joe Rogan podcast where Jelly Roll sets some things straight. A bunch of people on the internet were calling his wife, Bunnie XO, a gold digger for being with him . . . but Jelly had the perfect answer. https://www.tiktok.com/@xomgitsbunnie/video/7234363257467817259 Jojo Siwa has teased a cover of Kim Carnes' classic '80s hit "Bette Davis Eyes", and Kim dissed it on an Instagram post that has since been deleted. Kim said "There's a difference between singing a song . . . And embodying it." Here's the clip Jojo posted. https://pagesix.com/2025/07/10/entertainment/kim-carnes-seemingly-shades-jojo-siwas-viral-betty-davis-eyes-cover/? The Yungblud documentary Are You Ready Boy? will be shown in theaters on August 20th and 24th. https://yungblud.film/ Ozzy Osbourne teamed up with some chimpanzees to create five paintings to sell at an auction to raise money for Save the Chimps. He says, quote, "I paint because it gives me peace of mind, but I don't sell my paintings. I've made an exception with these collaborations as it raises money for Save the Chimps . . . NEW ALBUM RELEASES:311 - 311 30th Anniversary Edition (two-LP set)Wet Leg - Moisturizer TVRick Springfield was disrespected not once, but TWICE on the "Today" show yesterday. The first diss happened before he even came out on the set. Al Roker was hyping Rick's appearance, and fellow hosts Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager, and Kaylee Hartung started singing "867-5309 / Jenny". As EVERYONE should know, that's NOT a Rick Springfield song. It's by the FAR INFERIOR Tommy Tutone. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/media/article-14893911/today-rick-springfield-hosts-yawned-craig-melvin.html Check out a new trailer for the "King of the Hill" revival. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/king-of-the-hill-revival-trailer-hulu-1236311177/ Larry David is returning to HBO one more time for a limited sketch comedy series about American history. David will star in six episodes. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/larry-david-american-history-sketch-comedy-series-hbo-1236451946/ Tom Brady's representative has firmly denied claims that he ever said Sofía Vergara is “too old” to date him, calling such reports “pure fiction” and saying he “would never” make such a remark, according to People magazine. https://people.com/tom-brady-would-never-say-sofia-vergara-too-old-date-says-rep-exclusive-11770067?utm_source=chatgpt.com MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: IN THEATERS:Superman (Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet) The third installment of the 'Dune' franchise has an official title, 'Dune: Part Three.' Rumors spread that the movie would be called 'Dune Messiah', based off of the 1969 novel. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/dune-3-title-imax-cameras-1236448953/ AND FINALLYBefore some celebrities made it BIG, they did background work for movies, TV, and even music videos. BuzzFeed put together a list of some of these familiar faces. https://www.buzzfeed.com/trendyghost618/celebrities-who-started-as-extras AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been a cursed and horny week! While Nora is off on a stylish and fabulous vacation, Jodi is joined by prolific hot chocolate drinker Sophia Benoit to go through some real headlines that sound pretty fake concerning Crumbl cookies, Sarah Jessica Parker, Denise Richards, and JoJo Siwa (3:34). Then, they go through all the celebrity and nepo-baby couples that are revealing themselves in this summer cuffing season (33:41), and Sophia gives a dispatch from the ‘Bachelor' universe (55:32). Finally, they gush over some very sexy press tours, from Nicholas Hoult's bleached blond hair for ‘Superman' to Jonathan Bailey kissing Scarlett Johansson for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' (1:03:06), before each sharing their personal obsessions of the week (1:23:18). Email us with your latest obsessions at wereobsessedpod@gmail.com! Hosts: Jodi Walker and Sophia Benoit Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Daytime Emmys were announced, JoJo Siwa covers "Bette Davis Eyes" and we find out the soup of the day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love Islander Cierra Ortega apologized after old posts using racial slurs resurfaced. & JoJo Siwa released a cover of Bette Davis Eyes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis Virtel and guest co-host Kyle Buchanan discuss Jurassic World Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson's box-office record, The New York Times' Best 100 Movies of the 21st Century list, Survivor season 50, and Jojo Siwa's cover of Bette Davis Eyes. They also chat with Ty Burrell about his new audiobook The Good Life, Modern Family, and Salt Lake City bars.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast  

Jo Jo Siwa BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.JoJo Siwa has once again seized the social media spotlight with a dramatic image makeover that nobody saw coming. According to The Pink News, just a year after shocking audiences by ditching her trademark glitter bows and rainbow-bright outfits for a rebellious punk look, JoJo has flipped the script again. Her latest transformation has fans comparing her to a “1930s Christian housewife Disney princess hybrid” thanks to a wavy platinum blonde wig, retro frilly blue crop top, and statement pearl necklace. This new look debuted on her TikTok and Instagram as a teaser for her upcoming cover of Kim Carnes' classic, Bette Davis Eyes, and viewers can expect the song to drop on streaming platforms as soon as this week.InStyle and Parade Magazine both echo the public's astonishment at her old Hollywood-inspired aesthetic. The vibe is pure vintage glamour with bold red lips, soft cheek color, and the theatrical curls once favored by Bette Davis herself—a clear homage that JoJo confirmed by reposting side-by-side edits of herself and the film legend. Reactions have been intense on social media, with fans and critics alike marveling at her ability to swing from a "bad girl" era to full-blown Hollywood screen siren almost overnight.Sportskeeda reports that JoJo's public and personal life are also in flux. In a June interview with YOU Magazine, she reflected on leaving behind her comfort zones and described her relationship with English reality TV personality Chris Hughes as transformative, saying she'd “never been happier.” The two met on Celebrity Big Brother in April and have been public since June, regularly sharing affectionate posts and even collaborating musically—JoJo customized Bette Davis Eyes during a live show to sing “Chris Hughes' Eyes,” much to fans' delight.The Internet is divided over this whirlwind rebrand, with some praising her confidence and others expressing confusion or concern. Regardless, her post-modern, TikTok-first approach keeps her squarely at the center of online discourse, further fueled by supportive, effusive comments from Hughes and her ever-evolving fan base.Parade Magazine also notes that JoJo is hinting at more live shows, having recently performed in London and scheduled to appear at the Roxian Theatre in Pennsylvania later this month. Altogether, this latest chapter marks a significant biographical pivot—a bold step into adulthood and creative control, a high-profile romance, and a headline-grabbing public reinvention that's turning JoJo Siwa into one of 2025's most watched pop culture figures.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees (1977)Song 1: Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield (2004)Song 2: Rump Shaker by Wreckx-n-Effect (1992)Song 3: Take Control by Weezer (2002)Song 4: High Five Anxiety by Nerf Herder (2002)Song 5: Welcome Home (Sanitorium) by Metallica (1986)Song 6: Rake by Townes Van Zandt (1970)Song 7: Sunless Saturday by Fishbone (1991)Song 8: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes (1981)Song 9: Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley by Robert Palmer (1974)Song 10: So Fresh, So Clean by OutKast (2000)

Découvrons les histoires fascinantes derrière certains tubes musicaux. Bien que connus du grand public, de nombreuses chansons à succès se révèlent en réalité être des reprises ou des adaptations d'œuvres originales. De Joe Dassin aux Champs-Élysées, en passant par Boule Noire et Bette Davis Eyes, l'émission lève le voile sur ces origines insoupçonnées. Un voyage passionnant à travers les coulisses de la création musicale, qui montre que la popularité d'un titre ne dépend pas toujours de son caractère original.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Découvrons les histoires fascinantes derrière certains tubes musicaux. Bien que connus du grand public, de nombreuses chansons à succès se révèlent en réalité être des reprises ou des adaptations d'œuvres originales. De Joe Dassin aux Champs-Élysées, en passant par Boule Noire et Bette Davis Eyes, l'émission lève le voile sur ces origines insoupçonnées. Un voyage passionnant à travers les coulisses de la création musicale, qui montre que la popularité d'un titre ne dépend pas toujours de son caractère original.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A haunting rendition of Bette Davis Eyes this morning from Amanda Marchant for Live From Studio One!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is fast approaching and so is the next episode. We just can't believe how fast time flies. Or how SHOCKING this episode is. Scott Mullins discusses how to track your ASL games, using the ASL Archive and other methods. Matt Zajak discusses his background and his campaign games with his buddies, as well as his favorite miniature ancients rule set, favorite Advanced Squad Leader tournaments and scenarios, basically all things ASL. Most importantly Matt discusses his travels to Russia and help with the Ponyri game. We even dare to chat about our wives (and it's all good).Dave forgets that he has played 1,402 games so far.How about that opening song? The lyrics were provided by Rob Banozic and the song was performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers. It originally appeared on #205SHOW LINKSBox Cars Again BlogWWII Wayfinder on YoutubeSHOWTIMES00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes04:00 Banter08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac1:00:05 Total Running TimeREALLY HOT SNAKE-EYES(to the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes"Lyrics by Rob Banozic)His rolls are always lowI've never seen 'em highHis dice are never coldHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll turn the MGs on youYou won't pass a check twiceIt's cold as East Front snowHe's got really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushGod! why do I always roll so high, he's got really hot snake-eyesYou like your +3 stoneThe place to stand and fightBut all you do is moanHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll take a '1' shot on youAnd roll those wicked diceUntil you give up, tooHe's got really hot snake-eyesThey'll DM you, when he plays youTrash your plan with the dice he loans youThey're ferocious 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes Download this episode (right click and save)

In this episode, we discuss the songs from the 80's that spent the most weeks at the #1 spot on the pop charts. Be sure to click down to our playlist to listen to the full versions of these great songs.Connect with us at tapeheadspod.comRELATED LINKS:Our Most Weeks At #1 playlist, on SpotifyMadonna,"Like A Virgin" official video, on YouTubePaul McCartney and Michael Jackson, "Say Say Say" official video, on YouTubeIrene Cara, "Flashdance" official video, on YouTubeSurvivor, "Eye of the Tiger" official video, on YouTubeJ. Geils Band, "Centerfold" official video, on YouTubeKenny Rogers, "Lady" official video, on YouTubeBlondie, "Call Me" official video, on YouTubeMichael Jackson, "Billie Jean" official video, on YouTubePaul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, "Ebony and Ivory" official video, on YouTubeJoan Jett and the Blackhearts, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" official video, on YouTubeThe Police, "Every Breath You Take" official video, on YouTubeLionel Richie and Diana Ross, "Endless Love" official video, on YouTubeKim Carnes, "Bette Davis Eyes" official video, on YouTubeOlivia Newton-John, 'Physical" official video, on YouTube

Kim Carnes never set out to be a pop star. In fact, if you asked her in the early days, she'd probably tell you she just wanted to write songs. But life had a way of nudging her toward the spotlight, and before she knew it, she was belting out hits that defined an era. Growing up in Los Angeles, Kim was the kind of kid who could lose herself in a song, spending hours at the piano, crafting melodies. She started as a songwriter, penning tunes for others long before the world ever heard her own husky, unmistakable voice. Her first real break came when she landed a songwriting contract in the late ‘60s. It wasn't long before people started to notice that this young woman wasn't just writing good songs—she had a voice that could make them unforgettable.In the ‘70s, Kim found herself working with some of the best. She teamed up with David Essex. Their friendship led to collaboration. She also became close with Kenny Rogers. Kim co-wrote Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer with her husband, Dave Ellingson, and when she and Kenny recorded it as a duet in 1980, magic happened. But it was Bette Davis Eyes that changed everything. The song was originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in the mid-'70s. But when Kim got her hands on it, she and producer Val Garay transformed it into something completely new. The arrangement was stripped down, the synths were bold, and Kim's raw, smoky vocals carried a haunting kind of power."When I first heard Jackie's version, I loved it," Kim says. "But it was so different from what we ended up doing. The minute we started playing around with it, I knew we had something special. That intro, those drums, the way it just pulls you in—I still get chills when I hear it."When Bette Davis Eyes hit the airwaves in 1981, it was like a shockwave. It climbed the charts fast, sitting at No. 1 for nine weeks—longer than any other song that year. It wasn't just a hit; it was THE hit. Even Bette Davis herself loved it, sending Kim flowers and thanking her for the song that made her a household name all over again. "Getting that letter from Bette Davis was surreal," Kim recalls. "She was so gracious, so kind. She told me she played the song at her parties, which just blew my mind."Kim could have ridden that wave forever, but she was never one to rest on past success. She kept writing, kept recording, and kept working with the people she admired. One of those people was Barbra Streisand."Barbra is a force," Kim says. "When we worked together on Make No Mistake, He's Mine, I knew I had to bring my A-game. She has this presence—she knows exactly what she wants, and she'll work until it's perfect. And that's why she's Barbra Streisand."The song felt like a conversation between two women who knew exactly what heartbreak sounded like. Their voices blended in an unexpected way—Barbra's controlled precision meeting Kim's gravelly warmth—and the result was stunning.Through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s, Kim remained a force in the industry, both as a performer and a songwriter. She wrote for some of the biggest artists out there, proving again and again that she had a gift not just for melody, but for telling stories that stuck with people.Fast forward to today, and Kim is still making music, still revisiting the songs that made her who she is. In 2024, she released Bette Davis Eyes (Kim's Version), a new take on her signature song. This wasn't just a rehash—it was a love letter to the original, re-recorded with some of the same musicians who helped shape it the first time around. "I wanted to do it justice," Kim explains. "I wasn't interested in just re-recording it for the sake of it. I wanted to feel that magic again."And the response? Incredible. Looking back, Kim Carnes' career wasn't about chasing fame—it was about making music that mattered. Whether writing for others or stepping up to the microphone herself, she's always been an artist first. And that's exactly why, all these years later, we're still listening.

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(00:00-17:44) Doug used to strip to Bette Davis Eyes. Jackson and Ethan Holliday. Astros clearing money to bring back Alex Bregman? Talkin' fries and short game. Eric Karabell has Arenado going to Seattle. How about those Fightin' Tigers. Talk with your nostrils, man. Billiken Blizzard on Friday. Quiet day for Kelce. (17:52-33:48) Eaters Anonymous. I'll ask the question again, Senator. Some texters like to text in a dozen times or so. Bob Iger lining his pockets. People doing naughty things at the movie theatre. Sports fanatics vs. Disney adults. Jackson's thawing out. (33:57-52:46) Yoko Ono screaming into the mic and playing the bongos. Chiefs stand on business. Heavy push for Tim to become a Senator. Controversial spot on the 4th and 1. Will Spags get another head coaching gig? Is Travis Kelce goign to hang it up? Taking calls on Sports Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're on a break for the holidays, so we've unlocked some classic Patreon episodes. On this bonus pod, we finish off the video commentary on the first episode of our talk show, TNSW Tonight!, and chat about how the WAGP theme songs were made, spending your lottery winnings before you get em, songs with the word precocious in it, and we watch some Mary Poppins and the music video to Bette Davis Eyes.Sign up to our Patreon for a bonus pod each week (that's double the pod!) and other VIP stuff for just $5 a month:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chathttps://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa Sam

Send us a textThis episode, we look at what Rolling Stone magazine considers to be the best songs of the 80's.  We have been critical of Rolling Stone in the past for the quality of their lists, and this time is no different.  However, there's some good stuff in this list, which we're happy to acknowledge.  Of course, we point out their failings as well – it'd be no fun if we didn't, would it?! In Rock News, we look at a new album from Coldplay (as if anybody cares!), the trials of Sean “Puffy” Combs, and The Beatles. Our “Album You Must listen to Before you Die” is 1985's The Nation's Saving Grace, by The Fall.  Mick loves it, Jeff doesn't think much of it.   So, what's new? Another fun episode.  Enjoy.  References:  Rolling Stone magazine, 80's, Coldplay, ‘Moon Music', No 1 album, Sean Diddy Coombs, Puff Daddy, Diddy, Cassie Ventura, Beatlemania, Beatles '64, David Tedeschi, Disney+, The Fall, The Nations Saving Grace, John Leckie, Mark E Smith, Can, German, krautrock, Damo Suzuki, DoubleJay, TripleJ, Prince, ‘Kiss', Madonna, ‘Like a Prayer', Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, ‘The Message', Michael Jackson, ‘Billie Jean', Public Enemy, ‘Bring the Noise', Whitney Houston, ‘How Will I Know?”, The Go-Gos, ‘Our Lips Are Sealed', Duran Duran, ‘Hungry Like the Wolf', Kate Bush, ‘Running Up That Hill', The Smiths, ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out', Husker Du, Minutemen, rap artists, Bowie, Depeche Mode, Culture Club, Clash, Neneh Cherry, U2, Joy Division, AC/DC, “Hell's Bells”, INXS, “Never Tear Us Apart”, Apple music streaming, Leonard Cohen, Tower of Song, Sisters of Mercy, “This Corrosion”, “Floodland”, Jim Steinman, “New Big Prinz”, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, “Relax", Cher, “If I Could Turn Back Time”, Missouri, Bow Wow Wow, “I Want Candy”, Haysi Fantaysee, “Shiny Shiny”, Countdown, Falco, “Rock Me, Amadeus”, A-Ha, “Take on me”, Nena,  99 Luftballon, Kim Carnes, “Bette Davis Eyes”, Shriekback, “Nemesis", parthenogenesis, Samantha Fox, Africa, Toto  Playlist – Episode This is our usual playlist, where we curate a list to play what we've talked about in the episode Playlist – Spotify's complete list  Africa – Mass band  Samantha Fox web site – purely for academic interest! 

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard's official Song of the Summer. Wait…there's an official Song of the Summer? Isn't that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody has an opinion on this musical national pastime. But the Hot 100 often tells a different story. For every “Light My Fire,” “Bad Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “California Gurls” or “Call Me Maybe”—a hot-weather hit that unites the charts and the punditry—there are confirmed summer smashes that no one would pick out of a lineup, from Zager and Evans to Iggy Azalea. Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the tangled story of how America came to decide there should be one victorious summer hit to rule them all. And he counts down the best Songs of the Summer by decade. Is it getting “Hot in Herre,” or is it just us…? Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Patreon bonus episode of the pod this week we finish off the video commentary on the first episode of our talk show, TNSW Tonight!, and chat about how the WAGP theme songs were made, spending your lottery winnings before you get em, songs with the word precocious in it, and we watch some Mary Poppins and the music video to Bette Davis Eyes. To listen and watch the full episode and support the pod, head over to our Patreon page at https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkSign up to our Patreon for a bonus pod each week (that's double the pod!) and other VIP stuff for just $5 a month:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chathttps://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallEdmund SmithLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa Sam

He's been behind classic tracks from artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Kim Karnes, and Neil Diamond, with a career stretching from 3-track tape to Pro Tools. We talk about what's changed and what remains the same.

XRadioX Fans!We rejoin our heroes as they are faced with deciding if Sonny will come home?Will The Police answer the musical 911 call from within the house?Is "Bette Davis Eyes" a super fun pop song?  SHOULD it be on Jeff's playlist?  Is it... Unforgettable?Or is it forgettable.Can these friends Change The World with a little help from Dionne and her friends?Is Jeff broadcasting from a coffee can?  A box?  A closet?  Your mom's basement?Is Jayce being abducted by aliens mid podcast?Eric... Willy... Dionne... Kim... More Eric...  Shawn... Sting...  Wilson...  Phillips... The World... Chicago...  They're all here!  Battling.  Singing.  And all being done with NO AUTO TUNE!!!Tune in for this final part of our first ever XRadioX March Music Madness Bracket that was unfortunately delayed to April for your listening pleasure.You won't be sorry.  (No actual guarantees that you actually won't be sorry, but I thought the drama of the statement would be pertinent considering the implied drama of all the other statements made.)Enjoy!Send feedback to xradiox.feedback@google.comp.s.  Happy Birthday to My Brother.  This episode is posting on your b-day.  This episode isn't directly for you but lets pretend it is because I forgot to get you anything.  ;)

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Cartoonist Nate Powell joins the show to talk about his career and upcoming graphic novel, Fall Through. Powell discusses promoting comics, the social media environment, his love of the X-Men, how his varying interests affect him as a cartoonist, the overlap between comics and music, Swallow Me Whole's position in his career, March's impact, the big emotions of Fall Through, the universal nature of youth, the pandemic and Haim's impact on the book, Diamond Mine, his band Soophie Nun Squad, music world specifics, his process, what keeps him focused on comics, and more.

Beth covers “Sexy Eyes” by Dr. Hook and Amy covers “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes.  Listen to the songs first before Amy & Beth ruin them for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qListen to our Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TWLMgrKwCQzh24umxIB5R?si=zUmNWqQfRwCBVzvExGLSvACheck us out on TikTok: https://vm.TikTok.com/TTPdMmQJS8/Logo artwork by: http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MollyPukes

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Topics include “in this house” signs, the song Bette Davis Eyes, the new Dune trailer, the Great North, cats (good & bad),  Marjorie Taylor Green, ”digital only fashion”, and some real talk about the Handmaid's Tale (tv). Plus, a 2006 Cosmo tells us ladies to stop nagging and let our guys be “quirky.” And finally, we F**k/Marry/Kill three famous “Roses”…in honor of our mothers.*This episode is dedicated to Arnold the cat (and not Danny).

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 2, 2023 is: precocious • prih-KOH-shus • adjective Precocious means "having or showing mature qualities at an unusually early age." It can also mean "exceptionally early in development or occurrence." // A precocious musician, he's been performing concerts since the age of seven. // She was a precocious child who could read before she started school. See the entry > Examples: "Songs aside, the musical [Matilda] follows the plot of [Roald] Dahl's book pretty closely, chronicling the life of Matilda Wormwood, a precocious and sweet child who feels misunderstood by everyone both at home and at school." — Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 17 June 2022 Did you know? Precocious got its start in Latin when the prefix prae-, meaning "ahead of," was combined with the verb coquere, meaning "to cook" or "to ripen." Together, they formed the adjective praecox, which meant "early ripening" or "premature." By the mid-1600s, English speakers had turned praecox into precocious and were using it especially to describe plants that produced blossoms before their leaves came out. Within decades, precocious was also being used to describe humans who developed skills or talents sooner than others typically did. Pop music lovers may recall the lyric "She's precocious!" from "Bette Davis Eyes," although the song itself was something of a late bloomer: originally released in 1974 by Jackie DeShannon (and cowritten by DeShannon and Donna Weiss), it didn't become a hit until Kim Carnes' Grammy Award-winning version was released in 1981.

Fashion guru Efrain answers your beauty questions ~ The Best of the Beekeeper Era 1. Original Sinsuality (1 April 2005 - Clearwater, FL) 2. Blood Roses (14 August 2005 - Detroit, MI) 3. Past the Mission (26 August 2005 - Montreal, QUE) 4. Barons of Suburbia (11 September 2005 - Concord, CA) 5. Suede (11 August 2005 - Tampa, FL) 6. Space Dog (24 April 2005 - San Francisco, CA) 7. Sleeps With Butterflies (28 June 2005 - Frankfurt, GER) 8. Like A Prayer (6 July 2005 - Florence, ITA) 9. Bette Davis Eyes (16 September 2005 - Phoenix, AZ) 10. Liquid Diamonds (7 July 2005 - Rome, ITA) 11. Marys of the Sea (10 April 2005 - Hartford, CT) 12. Apollo's Frock (23 August 2005 - Saratoga Springs, NY) 13. General Joy (18 May 2005 - Melbourne, AUS) 14. Hotel (16 September 2005 - Phoenix, AZ) 15. The Beekeeper (28 August 2005 - Rochester Hills, MI) 16. Cars and Guitars (8 September 2005 - Woodinville, WA) 17. Jamaica Inn (5 September 2005 - Denver, CO) 18. Sister Janet (3 June 2005 - London, ENG) 19. Taxi Ride (19 August 2005 - Holmdel, NJ) 20. Toast (17 September 2005 - Los Angeles, CA)

We'll tell you for sure that one song got into the Hall of Songs from our recent election, the 32nd overall. But two? In the 1980s? Is it possible?Listen to get the full results of the latest vote. You'll hear what happens to songs like current smash hit "Running Up That Hill" and former smash hit "Bette Davis Eyes" ... and everything in between.

Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1549195416930885632 CW: Suicide, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Homophobia It's Meta Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey are self-referential and silly. Don't think too hard about it. The Classic Film: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) "The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper” (IMDb.com). Gremlins 2 was a too-late sequel to a pop culture phenomenon that didn't feel like the original at all. But if you can get over that, it sure is a lot of stupid fun. The Modern Film: The Final Girls (2015) "A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer” (IMDb.com). The Final Girls is a love letter to—not a takedown of—slasher films from the 80s. The logic may not work, but who cares, really? Audio Sources: "Bette Davis Eyes" written by Donna Weiss & Jackie DeShannon and performed by Kim Carnes "Cherry Pie" written by Jani Lane and performed by Warrant "The Final Girls" (2015) produced by Groundswell Productions "Gremlins" produced by Warner Bros. & Amblin Entertainment "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" produced by Warner Bros. & Amblin Entertainment "Hollywood Sequel Doctor" (Key and Peele S05E08) produced by Monkeypaw Productions, et al. "Joker" (2019) produced by Warner Bros., et al. "Looper" (2012) produced by TriStar Pictures, et al. "My Name is Bruce" produced by Dark Horse Entertainment & Image Entertainment "Spaceballs" produced by Brooksfilms & Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The 1980s were headed into frightening times politically. The threat of war and potential nuclear conflict was pervasive. So naturally music would reflect the times, right? Sure thing....Bette Davis Eyes, Nine To Five (Morning Train), This Ole' House, You Weren't In Love With Me, and Just The Two Of Us were what people were buying – they reflect the times, right?Welcome to episode 96 of See Hear Podcast.Okay, okay.....I loaded up some songs that were the antithesis of the films under question, but just wanted to make a point that what was popular in the mainstream was still a long way from the more edgy music that rock fans were taking joy and catharsis in. While a lot of the new wave of music wasn't necessarily focusing on the fears of the world, its often jittery nature and aggressive sounds surely reflected the state of the world (that's my theory and I'm sticking with it).Tim and Bernie look at a pair of films released in 1981. For the main part, they discuss Urgh! A Music War, a concert film showing the diversity of the “new wave” / post punk bands of the era. How else are you going to find a connection between Klaus Nomi, XTC, Gary Numan and The Cramps? It's a great time capsule of the era showing that musicians didn't choose (at least at first) to play it safe, but still found varying levels of success. They also look at a film more musically focused called Dance Craze – a concert film featuring a range of bands from the British ska revival of the late 70s / early 80s. While any of these bands could have easily fit into Urgh! A Music War, it's great that Dance Craze exists as a companion piece.Later in the show, I speak with director and friend of the show, Skizz Cyzyk about a documentary he's been working off and on for many years called Urgh! Revisited. Acknowledging that there's not much information out there about U!AMW, Skizz has interviewed a range of musicians from the original film about their recollections of the era, and how the film got made. Hopefully, he gets to finish it and put some perspective on a cherished film without much documented history. Our huge thanks to Skizz for joining us.U!AMW can be found on Kanopy in some regions, or at https://archive.org/details/urghamusicwarDance Craze is on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVexewVb2B4You can find out info about Skizz's film and music adventures at http://www.skizz.net/If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens.....See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com.Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.comJoin the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcastCheck out the Instagram page at www.instagram.com/seehearpodcast/?hl=enYou can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour.

The 1980s were headed into frightening times politically. The threat of war and potential nuclear conflict was pervasive. So naturally music would reflect the times, right? Sure thing....Bette Davis Eyes, Nine To Five (Morning Train), This Ole' House, You Weren't In Love With Me, and Just The Two Of Us were what people were buying – they reflect the times, right? Welcome to episode 96 of See Hear Podcast. Okay, okay.....I loaded up some songs that were the antithesis of the films under question, but just wanted to make a point that what was popular in the mainstream was still a long way from the more edgy music that rock fans were taking joy and catharsis in. While a lot of the new wave of music wasn't necessarily focusing on the fears of the world, its often jittery nature and aggressive sounds surely reflected the state of the world (that's my theory and I'm sticking with it). Tim and Bernie look at a pair of films released in 1981. For the main part, they discuss Urgh! A Music War, a concert film showing the diversity of the “new wave” / post punk bands of the era. How else are you going to find a connection between Klaus Nomi, XTC, Gary Numan and The Cramps? It's a great time capsule of the era showing that musicians didn't choose (at least at first) to play it safe, but still found varying levels of success. They also look at a film more musically focused called Dance Craze – a concert film featuring a range of bands from the British ska revival of the late 70s / early 80s. While any of these bands could have easily fit into Urgh! A Music War, it's great that Dance Craze exists as a companion piece. Later in the show, I speak with director and friend of the show, Skizz Cyzyk about a documentary he's been working off and on for many years called Urgh! Revisited. Acknowledging that there's not much information out there about U!AMW, Skizz has interviewed a range of musicians from the original film about their recollections of the era, and how the film got made. Hopefully, he gets to finish it and put some perspective on a cherished film without much documented history. Our huge thanks to Skizz for joining us. U!AMW can be found on Kanopy in some regions, or at https://archive.org/details/urghamusicwar Dance Craze is on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVexewVb2B4 You can find out info about Skizz's film and music adventures at http://www.skizz.net/ If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on iTunes and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... See Hear is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com. Send us feedback via email at seehearpodcast@gmail.com Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast Check out the Instagram page at www.instagram.com/seehearpodcast/?hl=en You can download the show by searching for See Hear on whatever podcast app you favour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim takes a trip to the desert island to play the song "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. The 1981 song is often thought of as just another one-hit wonder, but Jim highlights not only Carnes's signature vocals but also the use of a unique instrument. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Send us a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah