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Revisiting ‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter’s Bonkers Kiss Tribute Read More: Revisiting ‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter’s Bonkers Kiss Tribute
Ever wanted to watch Wonder Woman cover a Kiss song?
That’s exactly what happened in 1980 when Lynda Carter, still riding high off the success of her starring role in the Wonder Woman TV show, appeared in Lynda Carter Encore!, her second TV variety special.
During a particularly extravagant “Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy” sequence, Carter performs the Bad Company song of the same name, Tina Turner‘s version of Creedence Clearwater Revival‘s “Proud Mary,” Bette Midler’s “Friends” and perhaps most bizarrely, Kiss’ disco-inspired 1979 smash “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.” The song was one of the biggest hits of the band’s career, hitting No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.