Bette Davis Eyes

**nrgbeat** · July 30th, 2003, 06:18 AM

This song was a major radio hit in '81, but was it a big hit in the clubs?

Was there a 12" extended version?

**Forrrce** · July 30th, 2003, 06:24 AM

To my eternal shame, I have it on a Unidisc 12 somewhere. If I find it, I'll let you know the length.

**QUINNY** · July 30th, 2003, 07:25 AM

I liked it as a pop song, but can't think I would have played it as a dancer. It was neither fish nor fowl.

**markydefad** · July 30th, 2003, 02:08 PM

It was NOT extended to the best of my knowledge; the LP track was as long as it got (3:48 ); could have been a great candidate for a remixed extended version. It's certainly danceable.

Great RECORD...NOT played in clubs in SF...although I think it was on the Billboard dance charts...though not very high--probably played as a ROCK song in ROCK clubs.

**PaulC** · July 30th, 2003, 04:23 PM

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**NickNack** · July 30th, 2003, 04:33 PM

We played the original version in the clubs, too. Most of us had at least two copies because it was so damn short. I have it on Unidisc also and just like Forrrce, I can't find it. Pretty sure it wasn't extended in any way.

**markydefad** · July 31st, 2003, 12:09 PM

Checked the stats for "Bette Davis Eyes"...

#1 Pop for 9 weeks starting mid-April 1981.

Entered the Billboard Disco/Dance chart mid-May 1981--stayed for 10 weeks peaking at #26 for 2 weeks.

It was the 7 inch version that charted.

**Rugger57** · July 20th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Okay, fellas! Yer in my ballpark now!

There was a 12" single on Bette Davis Eyes. I believe it was a release from Holland, but the mix was the same as the 45 rpm. Same length.

Of course, by now I'm sure most of you are aware that there were 2 separate 12" versions released in the last several years. One being, I believe, the OPM Poppy Mix. A couple of years later there were other remixes released, but I've not heard them.

I had the chance to see Kim live and got to meet her afterward. I took along my 12" remixes for her to sign. She told me that she makes VERY LITTLE from these sort of things. I suppose EMI owns the masters, and can use them at any time in any form.

Just thought I'd pass that along.