Donna Weiss

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Donna Weiss
Birth nameDonna Terry Weiss
OriginUnited States
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, recording artist, lyricist

Donna Terry Weiss is an American singer and songwriter. She won a Grammy Award in 1982 for co-writing "Bette Davis Eyes" (1974) with Jackie DeShannon.

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Songwriter/composer credits

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Singles

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References

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