Santa Baby

"Santa Baby" is a 1953 Christmas song written by Joan Javits (the niece of Senator Jacob K. Javits) and Philip Springer, sung originally by Eartha Kitt.

The song is a tongue-in-cheek look at a Christmas list addressed to Santa Claus by a woman who wants extravagant gifts such as sables, yachts, and decorations from Tiffany's.

Original recording

"Santa Baby" was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and his orchestra in New York City, in July 1953. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5502 (in the USA),^[2] and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10728. The song was a huge hit for Kitt, and she later said that it was one of her favorite songs to record; she reprised it in the 1954 film New Faces. Kitt re-recorded the song for Kapp Records in 1963, using a more uptempo arrangement (Madonna's popular rendition for the 1987 charity album A Very Special Christmas was based on this latter version). In 1954, Kitt recorded a new version of the song with new lyrics titled "This Year's Santa Baby" to no commercial success. Writers listed did not change.

The song is heard in many films, such as Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Mixed Nuts (1994), Elf (2003), and Boynton Beach Club (2005). It was also heard in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special (2008).

Cover versions

In December 2000, Kylie Minogue's version of the song reached #6 in the UK due to download sales. It was first released as a b-side to her 2000 single "Please Stay" (released in December of that year), which charted #10 a b-side to her version of the Christmas classic "Let It Snow". Both were released during December 2010 on iTunes on A Kylie Christmas. On 23 December 2010, Kylie released the video for "Santa Baby" via YouTube. The song is also featured on Minogue's 2015 album Kylie Christmas. Minogue's version of the song is featured in the 2006 film The Holiday.

Ariana Grande released a cover version of the song with Liz Gillies on December 10, 2013 for her debut Christmas EP Christmas Kisses, which was released three days later.

References

1 2 "The Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs and Holiday Music – #8". Oldies.about.com. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
↑ RCA Victor Records in the 20-5000 to 20–5999 series

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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Blue	"Blue" "Hurt Me" "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)" "Unchained Melody" "The Light in Your Eyes"

You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs	"You Light Up My Life" "On the Side of Angels"

Sittin' on Top of the World	"Commitment" "Nothin' New Under the Moon" "These Arms of Mine" "Feels Like Home"

LeAnn Rimes	"Big Deal" "Crazy"

God Bless America	"God Bless America"

Twisted Angel	"Life Goes On" "Suddenly"

Greatest Hits	"This Love"

This Woman	"Nothin' 'bout Love Makes Sense" "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" "Something's Gotta Give" "Some People"

Whatever We Wanna	"And It Feels Like" "Everybody's Someone" (with Brian McFadden) "Strong"

Family	"Nothin' Better to Do" "Good Friend and a Glass of Wine" "What I Cannot Change"

Lady & Gentlemen	"Swingin'" "Crazy Women" "Give"

Spitfire	"What Have I Done" "Borrowed" "Spitfire" "Gasoline and Matches"

Non-album singles	"How Do I Live"

Guest singles	"Written in the Stars" (with Elton John) "Cattle Call" (with Eddy Arnold) "Last Thing on My Mind" (with Ronan Keating) "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" (with Bon Jovi) "In Front of the Alamo" (with Hal Ketchum) "Just Stand Up!" "When It's Good" (with Marc Broussard)

Soundtracks	"Looking Through Your Eyes" "I Need You" "Can't Fight the Moonlight" "But I Do Love You" "We Can"

Promotional singles	"Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart" "Sittin' On Top of the World" "The Right Kind of Wrong" "You Are" "Soon" "Tic Toc" "Santa Baby"

Sugababes songs

One Touch	"Overload" "Soul Sound" "New Year" "Run for Cover"

Angels with Dirty Faces	"Freak like Me" "Round Round" "Stronger" ""Angels with Dirty Faces" "Shape"

Three	"Hole in the Head" "Caught in a Moment" "In the Middle" "Too Lost in You"

Taller in More Ways	"Push the Button" "Gotta Be You" "Follow Me Home" "Red Dress" "Ugly" "Obsession"

Overloaded: The Singles Collection	"Easy"

Change	"About You Now" "Never Gonna Dance Again" "Denial" "My Love Is Pink" "Change"

Catfights and Spotlights	"Girls" "No Can Do" "She's like a Star"

Sweet 7	"Get Sexy" "Wear My Kiss" "About a Girl"

Collaborations	"Do They Know It's Christmas?" "Sing" "Walk This Way"

Other songs	"Teardrops" "Santa Baby" "Freedom"

Madonna songs

Singles Covers Unreleased songs

1980s singles	"Everybody" "Burning Up" "Holiday" "Lucky Star" "Borderline" "Like a Virgin" "Material Girl" "Crazy for You" "Angel" "Into the Groove" "Dress You Up" "Gambler" "Live to Tell" "Papa Don't Preach" "True Blue" "Open Your Heart" "La Isla Bonita" "Who's That Girl" "Causing a Commotion" "The Look of Love" "Spotlight" "Like a Prayer" "Express Yourself" "Cherish" "Oh Father" "Dear Jessie"

1990s singles	"Keep It Together" "Vogue" "Hanky Panky" "Justify My Love" "Rescue Me" "This Used to Be My Playground" "Erotica" "Deeper and Deeper" "Bad Girl" "Fever" "Rain" "Bye Bye Baby" "I'll Remember" "Secret" "Take a Bow" "Bedtime Story" "Human Nature" "You'll See" "One More Chance" "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" "You Must Love Me" "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" "Frozen" "Ray of Light" "Drowned World (Substitute for Love)" "The Power of Good-Bye" "Nothing Really Matters" "Beautiful Stranger"

2000s singles	"American Pie" "Music" "Don't Tell Me" "What It Feels Like for a Girl" "Die Another Day" "American Life" "Hollywood" "Me Against the Music" "Nothing Fails" "Love Profusion" "Hung Up" "Sorry" "Get Together" "Jump" "Hey You" "4 Minutes" "Give It 2 Me" "Miles Away" "Celebration" "Revolver"

2010s singles	"Give Me All Your Luvin'" "Girl Gone Wild" "Masterpiece" "Turn Up the Radio" "Living for Love" "Ghosttown" "Bitch I'm Madonna" "Hold Tight"

Promotional singles	"You Can Dance (LP Cuts)" "Erotic" "I Want You" "Sky Fits Heaven" "Impressive Instant" "GHV2 Megamix" "Into the Hollywood Groove" "Nobody Knows Me" "Imagine" (Live) "Superstar"

Other songs recorded	"Santa Baby" "I Surrender Dear" "Sooner or Later" "Oh What a Circus" "Sing" "Candy Shop" "Beat Goes On" "Gang Bang" "I Don't Give A" "Devil Pray" "Unapologetic Bitch" "Illuminati" "Joan of Arc" "Iconic" "Holy Water" "Wash All Over Me"

Other songs written	"Sidewalk Talk" "Each Time You Break My Heart" "Love Won't Wait"

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Yours Truly	"Baby I" "Right There" "The Way" "Almost Is Never Enough"

Christmas Kisses	"Last Christmas" "Love is Everything" "Snow in California" "Santa Baby" "Santa Tell Me"

My Everything	"Problem" "One Last Time" "Break Free" "Best Mistake" "Love Me Harder" "Bang Bang"

Dangerous Woman	"Dangerous Woman" "Be Alright" "Into You" "Side to Side" "Let Me Love You" "Focus"

Other songs	"Put Your Hearts Up" "E Più Ti Penso"

Featured songs	"Popular Song" "Adore" "Boys Like You" "Over and Over Again" "All My Love" "My Favorite Part" "Research" "Faith"

Kylie Minogue songs

Singles discography

Kylie	"I Should Be So Lucky" "The Loco-Motion" "Je ne sais pas pourquoi" "It's No Secret" "Got to Be Certain" "Turn It into Love"

Enjoy Yourself	"Hand on Your Heart" "Wouldn't Change a Thing" "Never Too Late" "Tears on My Pillow" "Especially for You"

Rhythm of Love	"Better the Devil You Know" "Step Back in Time" "What Do I Have to Do" "Shocked"

Let's Get to It	"Word Is Out" "Give Me Just a Little More Time" "Finer Feelings" "If You Were with Me Now" "I Guess I Like It Like That"

Greatest Hits	"What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)" "Celebration"

Kylie Minogue	"Confide in Me" "Put Yourself in My Place" "Where Is the Feeling?"

Impossible Princess	"Too Far" "Cowboy Style" "Some Kind of Bliss" "Did It Again" "Breathe"

Light Years	"Spinning Around" "On a Night Like This" "Your Disco Needs You" "Please Stay" "Butterfly" "Kids"

Fever	"Can't Get You Out of My Head" "In Your Eyes" "Love at First Sight" "Come into My World"

Body Language	"Slow" "Red Blooded Woman" "Chocolate"

Ultimate Kylie	"I Believe in You" "Giving You Up"

X	"2 Hearts" "Wow" "In My Arms" "Speakerphone" "All I See" "The One"

Aphrodite	"All the Lovers" "Get Outta My Way" "Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)" "Aphrodite" "Better than Today"

A Kylie Christmas	"Let It Snow" "Santa Baby"

The Abbey Road Sessions	"Flower"

Kiss Me Once	"Into the Blue" "I Was Gonna Cancel" "Sexercize" "Beautiful"

Kylie + Garibay	"Black and White"

Kylie Christmas	"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" "Winter Wonderland" "Christmas Wrapping" "Only You" "Every Day's Like Christmas" "I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter" "Let It Snow" "2000 Miles" "Santa Baby" "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" "100 Degrees"

Snow Queen Edition	"Stay Another Day" "At Christmas" "Wonderful Christmastime" "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" "Christmas Lights (song)" "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)"

Other songs	"Keep on Pumpin' It" "Where the Wild Roses Grow" "GBI (German Bold Italic)" "Sometime Samurai" "Lhuna" "Everybody Hurts" "Higher" "Timebomb" "Skirt" "Whistle" "Limpido" "Golden Boy" "Crystallize" "Right Here, Right Now" "The Other Boys" "This Wheel's on Fire"

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