i've always liked this song, the drummer was amazing, what a performance, though he probably should have saved something for the end of the song, midway into the song he already shows signs of a huge migraine setting in.
I remember my friend Michael X and I standing by the jukebox on a Friday night at The International Stud in the West Village and just singing along with Kim. Great arrangement, which is what made Bette Davis Eyes great, too. Bill Cuomo is the keyboard guy. And that's her husband Dave Ellingson with the excellent backup singers.
JULY 28, 2010 • Wednesday • IN THE ROUND WITH KIM CARNES, LORI MCKENNA, BARRY DEAN AND ANGELEENA PRESELY • Bluebird Café • 4104 Hillsboro Road • Nashville, TN • Phone: 615-383-1461 • Artists: Kim Carnes, Lori McKenna, Barry Dean and Angeleena Presely. • Hours: 09:00 p.m. • $12.00 ($7 Food and Beverage Minimum) • Parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity • Tickets per order - Minimum: 1 Maximum: 10.
KIM CARNES IN CONCERT - September 12, 2009 • Saturday • BLUEBIRD ON THE MONTAIN • Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory • 1000 Oman Drive • Brentwood, TN, USA • Phone: 615-373-4897 • Fax: 615-371-3904 • Artists: Kim Carnes (with band Tim Lauer, Billy Panda and Dave Ellingson), Tim Nichols and Greg Barnhill. • Hours: 07:00 p.m. • A magnificent outdoor setting for an in-the-round show.
Oh man! Real live synthesizers! Now it's all digital and sampled...not complaining, much more sounds to choose from and you don't need to be a techno whiz to get around!
Love this song, I rarely ever say this about covers, but I like this every bit as much as Smokie's!
I stay with the two versions, both are WAYYY different (Smokey's are kinda sweeter) and yes, Kim's voice was always taken by mistake with Rod Stewart's. Loved this version of course, and the duo she made with Kenny Rogers was great too. After Bette Davis Eyes (Mistaken Identity was more like a rock album) Carnes followed a more rock-daring line with Draw of The Cards and Voyeur, they're not my taste but I also think this neither miscredits her talent.
"More love; more joy--than age or time could ever destroy. My love will be so sound--take a 100 lifetimes to live it down..." Man...I hope I get to say that to a woman someday :)
This blows away Bette Davis Eyes. Every time I hear this song I get goose bumps. Her husky voice is so perfect for this song and the beat...and the sax player BLOWS!! Awesome song!!
Yeah! Kim Carnes still writes, sings and performs! She lives in Nashville, TN. Inside information about her career, visit her brazilian fan club website!
I love this version from Kim, Smokey has a good version but Kim's is a bit bit better. I use to play this CD at singles dances. Everyone got up and danced to this, they all loved it. You are awesome Kim.
Thank you so much for giving us such rare clips. Fantastical Kim ! How could we forget her ? Kim is a mix of smart lady, rap voice, childhood innocence, awasome "Andersen's princess" who suddenly becomes a rock star...
Thank you so much for spreading this rare videoclip on the net ! So many people believe Kim had just sung "Bette Davis Eyes".... although she created so various and superb other melodies. What a pity ! It's a tresure !
She's so much inspired and gives to us such a beautifull voice. And her appearance is so fantastic, unic I should say. Kim is a very great lady. Thank from France !
This is the most incredible love song ever written, and in this case performed. I cannot believe how perfect this composition and performance is. It comes from another place and time????? :)
"More Love" was composed by Smokey Robinson and it was recorded by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in 1967. It was moderate hit. Kim Carnes' version peaked #10 at Billboard charts in 1980 ("Romance Dance" album).
@midnightspecial1980 I can't believe that's only as far as it'd gotten. It should've been number 2 but I imagine Blondie and Paul McCartney had that top feet when this was big. "Bette Davis Eyes" would give Kim her first chart topping hit the next summer.
@4ever4thelight I remember I could not get enough of listening to this after I first heard it in the early 80's. I want to play this as one of my songs at my wedding.
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Also, the performance by all in the band with Kim is electrifying. You can tell that they like the song as much as we do. :)
Thanks for posting it! What a pleasure it is to see any Kim Carnes video. I love her voice - when will she sing with Bruce Springsteen? Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil!
Kim OWNS this, sorry Smokey.
jojoheartspaypay 3 months ago
Kim looks alot like Paul McCartneys wife Linda. I wonder if Paul ever noticed ;)
Jgeneraledger23 6 months ago
one of my favorite covers, incredibly sexy.
Jgeneraledger23 7 months ago
great singer just like smokey robinson.i love this song and will never get tired of it. GREAT!!!!!!
lenqui100 8 months ago
i've always liked this song, the drummer was amazing, what a performance, though he probably should have saved something for the end of the song, midway into the song he already shows signs of a huge migraine setting in.
great to watch, both kim & drummer man.
chetmcgee 8 months ago
I love this song! One of my fave 80's tunes.
cherrypotion27 9 months ago
I remember my friend Michael X and I standing by the jukebox on a Friday night at The International Stud in the West Village and just singing along with Kim. Great arrangement, which is what made Bette Davis Eyes great, too. Bill Cuomo is the keyboard guy. And that's her husband Dave Ellingson with the excellent backup singers.
BarkleyConners 11 months ago
She did an awesome job on this song.
Shapinaot 1 year ago
was the intro to this used in survivor by destineys child...
deathbret 1 year ago
JULY 28, 2010 • Wednesday • IN THE ROUND WITH KIM CARNES, LORI MCKENNA, BARRY DEAN AND ANGELEENA PRESELY • Bluebird Café • 4104 Hillsboro Road • Nashville, TN • Phone: 615-383-1461 • Artists: Kim Carnes, Lori McKenna, Barry Dean and Angeleena Presely. • Hours: 09:00 p.m. • $12.00 ($7 Food and Beverage Minimum) • Parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity • Tickets per order - Minimum: 1 Maximum: 10.
fckimcarnes 1 year ago
I thought it was a black lady when I first heard it on the radio
islezeus 1 year ago 3
30 years ago ! timeless!
GuitarzFromMarz 1 year ago 2
NEXT KIM CARNES' CONCERT:
APRIL 30, 2010 • Friday • 15th Annual Better Angels Key West Songwriters' Festival • San Carlos Institute • 516 Duval Street • Key West, FL 33040, USA • Phone: 305-294-3887 • Hours: 08:00 p.m. • $25.00
fckimcarnes 1 year ago
such a great song from Kim...I love it!!
preston45922 1 year ago
Kim Carnes sang this song on Dick Clark's "AMERICAN BANDSTAND" in August 9, 1980.
bandstand54 2 years ago
oh this is going on the favorites list - what a rare treat - i was pleasantly surprised at how good she sounds live - she f**king nailed it!!
michaelp3138 2 years ago 3
excelente cancion , chevere en Vivo Kim Carnes chevereeee
reneramosdeNasca 2 years ago 3
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Jgeneraledger23 2 years ago
Great Song Awsome. Kim carnes you're the Best
paulac1258 2 years ago 5
shes the Best. this song is awsome it brings back alot of good memories back in the day . AWSOME Lady.....
paulac1258 2 years ago
I was glued to the tube every midnight Special. loved this lady.
TAYLORT5 2 years ago 4
Great Cover!!! I can never hear enough of this song
vozdemano 2 years ago 8
I do like her music, nice lady!!!!
noldo99 2 years ago 4
I love this remake of the Smokey Robinson hit from 1967. This song brings out the passsion when your with somebody special.
is1531 2 years ago 5
Yeah it gives one that special feeling, like when you want to bone someone ; )
rabidgoldfish65 1 year ago
KIM CARNES IN CONCERT - September 12, 2009 • Saturday • BLUEBIRD ON THE MONTAIN • Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory • 1000 Oman Drive • Brentwood, TN, USA • Phone: 615-373-4897 • Fax: 615-371-3904 • Artists: Kim Carnes (with band Tim Lauer, Billy Panda and Dave Ellingson), Tim Nichols and Greg Barnhill. • Hours: 07:00 p.m. • A magnificent outdoor setting for an in-the-round show.
gmcorrea 2 years ago
I'm kinda obsessed with this song now.
RainbowBrite80 2 years ago 2
I love this song. Her voice is so unique and the music is so smooth.
FloridaTexasGirl 2 years ago
I love her!!! Great song!
a101deltwas 2 years ago 3
My favorite version, sorry Smokey.
eddieg671 2 years ago 14
@eddieg671 I have to agree.
jaemel1 1 year ago
Wow a rock-disco song from Kim Carnes, she's a hell of an artist !! please make more records, Ms Carnes !!
henrysinaga 2 years ago 5
Oh man! Real live synthesizers! Now it's all digital and sampled...not complaining, much more sounds to choose from and you don't need to be a techno whiz to get around!
Love this song, I rarely ever say this about covers, but I like this every bit as much as Smokie's!
redfishradical 2 years ago 4
love.....her
discokidx1 2 years ago 3
I stay with the two versions, both are WAYYY different (Smokey's are kinda sweeter) and yes, Kim's voice was always taken by mistake with Rod Stewart's. Loved this version of course, and the duo she made with Kenny Rogers was great too. After Bette Davis Eyes (Mistaken Identity was more like a rock album) Carnes followed a more rock-daring line with Draw of The Cards and Voyeur, they're not my taste but I also think this neither miscredits her talent.
hammertoejoe 2 years ago
this song put you in a pleasure trip that you don´t wanna go down.
tecnoborg75 2 years ago 2
Who is this Drummer? Anybody?
I suspect JR Robinson but not sure.
Thanks in advance!
wardop 3 years ago
Craig Krampf (drummer)
midnightspecial1980 1 year ago
"More love; more joy--than age or time could ever destroy. My love will be so sound--take a 100 lifetimes to live it down..." Man...I hope I get to say that to a woman someday :)
dhills2009 3 years ago
one year after this Kim would be wearing her 'bettie davis eyes' era tuxedo and boots
echoman123456789 3 years ago
Thanks for that. The last time I saw this video was in 1980 in a New Jersey shop window.
safeway56 3 years ago
This blows away Bette Davis Eyes. Every time I hear this song I get goose bumps. Her husky voice is so perfect for this song and the beat...and the sax player BLOWS!! Awesome song!!
daylilykingdom 3 years ago
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!Kim Carnes' voice is and body are unbelievable. You should see her.
Akee1990 3 years ago 4
Awesome performance.
thedesiresymposium 3 years ago 4
Great song!!!! Great performance!!!! Smokey's version is very good but Kim's version has alot more energy!!! This performance is outstanding!!!!
Thanks for the post.
1JUSTGOTLUCKY1 3 years ago 5
Does anyone know if she still performs?
fredoniaq 3 years ago
Yeah! Kim Carnes still writes, sings and performs! She lives in Nashville, TN. Inside information about her career, visit her brazilian fan club website!
midnightspecial1980 3 years ago
Underrated song.
fredoniaq 3 years ago 2
Even better than Bette Davis Eyes.
fredoniaq 3 years ago 6
Better than even Bette Davis Eyes.
fredoniaq 3 years ago 2
That sax player on her left is scary looking
jonpaulmoen 3 years ago
I love this version from Kim, Smokey has a good version but Kim's is a bit bit better. I use to play this CD at singles dances. Everyone got up and danced to this, they all loved it. You are awesome Kim.
Shapinaot 3 years ago 3
kim took my breath away then and now
tonyt55 3 years ago
Wow, what an awesome voice! This was and still is a great song to listen to over and over and over again.
Thanks for the post. Great memories, great times.
nycosmos9 3 years ago
i remember smokey singin this song back then n im glad im not d only 1 cuz he sanged it good but kim sanged it unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!
delilah7900 3 years ago
I love her voice
steffycalifornia 3 years ago
The drummer has more neck movement then Ron Goldman ever had.... Keep the shades next time Ron.
builtyankeegirl 3 years ago 2
I listened to this song over and over again in the 1980's. I loved it! I know Kim's
signature song is Bette Davis Eyes but this
song was (is) so great!
americabestinn 3 years ago
Bravo!
totoandthewhiz 3 years ago
Her voice is just so on point and this version of "More Love" blows Smokey's out of the water (Sorry, Smoke.)
angelinajazz 3 years ago 2
Unbelievable women, strong but never vulgar !
Each one of your songs is a present to our ears. Thank you from France !
ami6pistache 3 years ago 2
Thank you so much for giving us such rare clips. Fantastical Kim ! How could we forget her ? Kim is a mix of smart lady, rap voice, childhood innocence, awasome "Andersen's princess" who suddenly becomes a rock star...
ami6pistache 3 years ago
Thank you so much for spreading this rare videoclip on the net ! So many people believe Kim had just sung "Bette Davis Eyes".... although she created so various and superb other melodies. What a pity ! It's a tresure !
She's so much inspired and gives to us such a beautifull voice. And her appearance is so fantastic, unic I should say. Kim is a very great lady. Thank from France !
ami6pistache 3 years ago
This is the most incredible love song ever written, and in this case performed. I cannot believe how perfect this composition and performance is. It comes from another place and time????? :)
4ever4thelight 3 years ago 8
"More Love" was composed by Smokey Robinson and it was recorded by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in 1967. It was moderate hit. Kim Carnes' version peaked #10 at Billboard charts in 1980 ("Romance Dance" album).
midnightspecial1980 3 years ago 2
@midnightspecial1980 I can't believe that's only as far as it'd gotten. It should've been number 2 but I imagine Blondie and Paul McCartney had that top feet when this was big. "Bette Davis Eyes" would give Kim her first chart topping hit the next summer.
entertainme3000 6 months ago
@4ever4thelight I remember I could not get enough of listening to this after I first heard it in the early 80's. I want to play this as one of my songs at my wedding.
auntstacey123 1 year ago
@auntstacey123 You first heard this 30 years ago and you still haven't had a wedding??
Alikah1 10 months ago
We love you, Kim!
Thanks for the memories.
NanMatau 3 years ago
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Also, the performance by all in the band with Kim is electrifying. You can tell that they like the song as much as we do. :)
4ever4thelight 3 years ago
ty great video
m4mmiami 3 years ago
She was very under rated...what a GREAT TALENT! One of the best! Go Kim...wherever you are.
ironguru777 3 years ago
Thanks for posting it! What a pleasure it is to see any Kim Carnes video. I love her voice - when will she sing with Bruce Springsteen? Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil!
vitordragon 3 years ago
What a plesure it is to see a Kim Carnes video! I love her voice! When will she sing with Bruce Springsteen??? Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
vitordragon 3 years ago
Yeah Way to go Joe!
rofthorax 4 years ago
I love this song! brings back awsome memories!
a101deltwas 4 years ago
You can tell she loved to be doing this performance: Look at her face as the song ends. No wonder it is such a great song. She makes it so.
Timc1145 4 years ago 2
Motown remakes can really suck. But this one was great.
877dqsjq33 4 years ago
I freaking love this song!!!!
dward2502009 4 years ago
LOVVVVVVVVE HER!!
please post more Kim Carnes videos
johnnycher2 4 years ago 3
WHAT A GREAT SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LeitoStar 4 years ago
One of my favourite Kim sings - thanks for posting!!
fateocharlie 4 years ago