Santa Baby

"Santa Baby"
"Santa Baby"
Song by Eartha Kitt
B-side	"Under the Bridges of Paris"
Released	October 2, 1953
Recorded	July 1953
Genre	Christmas; jazz;
Label	RCA Victor (47–5502)
Songwriter(s)	Joan Javits; Philip Springer; Tony Springer;
Eartha Kitt singles chronology

"Santa Baby" is a holiday themed song about a person who wants extravagant things for the Christmas season. It was first recorded in 1953 by Eartha Kitt, and many other musicians, including though not limited to Pussycat Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Madonna have covered this melody throughout the decades.

Original recording

"Santa Baby" was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt with Henry René and his orchestra in New York City in July 1953. The song was a huge hit for Kitt, and she later said that it was one of her favorite songs to record.

Ariana Grande version

"Santa Baby" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ariana Grande, featuring a guest appearance from American actress Liz Gillies. The song was released by Republic Records on December 10, 2013, as the fourth single from Grande's EP Christmas Kisses.^[4]

Track listing

Digital download^[5]

"Santa Baby (feat. Liz Gillies)" – 2:51

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[6]	155

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "The Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs and Holiday Music – #8". Oldies.about.com. 2012-04-10. Archived from the original on 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
↑ "Interview with Santa Baby Songwriter, Philip Springer". MusicNotes Blog. November 26, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
↑ "Santa Baby | ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
↑ "Santa Baby (feat. Liz Gillies) by Ariana Grande". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved Dec 10, 2013.
↑ iTunes - Music - Santa Baby (feat. Liz Gillies) by Ariana Grande
↑ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 21.12.2013 (wk50)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 7, 2014.

[oldies-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "The Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs and Holiday Music – #8". Oldies.about.com. 2012-04-10. Archived from the original on 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2012-06-02.

[2] "Interview with Santa Baby Songwriter, Philip Springer". MusicNotes Blog. November 26, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2017.

[3] "Santa Baby | ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved September 23, 2017.

[4] "Santa Baby (feat. Liz Gillies) by Ariana Grande". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved Dec 10, 2013.

[5] Tunes - Music - Santa Baby (feat. Liz Gillies) by Ariana Grande

[6] Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 21.12.2013 (wk50)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 7, 2014.

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Madonna songs
Singles Songs 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" "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" "Medellín" "Crave" "I Rise"
2020s singles	"I Don't Search I Find" "Levitating" (The Blessed Madonna Remix) "Frozen" (Sickick remixes)
Promotional singles	"You Can Dance (LP Cuts)" "Erotic" "Sky Fits Heaven" "Impressive Instant" "GHV2 Megamix" "Into the Hollywood Groove" "Nobody Knows Me" "Imagine" "Hey You" "Superstar" "Future" "Dark Ballet" "Break My Soul" (The Queens Remix)
Other songs recorded	"Santa Baby" "Sooner or Later" "I Want You" "Oh What a Circus" "Sing" "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" "Rebel Heart" "God Control" "Batuka"
Other songs written	"Sidewalk Talk" "Each Time You Break My Heart" "Just a Dream" "Love Won't Wait" "The Greatest Hit" "Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling" "Go Hard" "Who's That Chick?" "Mamacita"
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Sugababes
Mutya Buena Keisha Buchanan Siobhán Donaghy Amelle Berrabah Jade Ewen Heidi Range
Studio albums	One Touch Angels with Dirty Faces Three Taller in More Ways Change Catfights and Spotlights Sweet 7
Compilation albums	Overloaded: The Singles Collection Change: Greatest Hits Edition
Singles	"Overload" "New Year" "Run for Cover" "Soul Sound" "Freak like Me" "Round Round" "Stronger" "Angels with Dirty Faces" "Shape" "Hole in the Head" "Too Lost in You" "In the Middle" "Caught in a Moment" "Push the Button" "Ugly" "Red Dress" "Follow Me Home" "Easy" "About You Now" "Change" "Denial" "Girls" "No Can Do" "Get Sexy" "About a Girl" "Wear My Kiss" "Flatline"
Featured singles	"Do They Know It's Christmas?" "Sing" "Walk This Way" "Flowers"
Promotional singles	"My Love Is Pink" "Santa Baby" "Freedom"
Tours	Change Tour
Lists	Discography Songs recorded Awards and nominations
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Kylie Minogue songs
Singles discography Songs recorded
1980s singles	"The Loco-Motion" "I Should Be So Lucky" "Got to Be Certain" "Je ne sais pas pourquoi" "Especially for You" "It's No Secret" "Turn It into Love" "Hand on Your Heart" "Wouldn't Change a Thing" "Never Too Late"
1990s singles	"Tears on My Pillow" "Better the Devil You Know" "Step Back in Time" "What Do I Have to Do" "Shocked" "Word Is Out" "If You Were with Me Now" "Give Me Just a Little More Time" "Finer Feelings" "What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)" "Celebration" "Confide in Me" "Put Yourself in My Place" "Where Is the Feeling?" "Where the Wild Roses Grow" "Some Kind of Bliss" "Did It Again" "Breathe" "Cowboy Style"
2000s singles	"Spinning Around" "On a Night Like This" "Kids" "Please Stay" "Your Disco Needs You" "Can't Get You Out of My Head" "In Your Eyes" "Love at First Sight" "Come into My World" "Slow" "Red Blooded Woman" "Chocolate" "I Believe in You" "Giving You Up" "2 Hearts" "Wow" "In My Arms" "All I See" "The One"
2010s singles	"All the Lovers" "Get Outta My Way" "Better than Today" "Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)" "Timebomb" "Flower" "Limpido" "Into the Blue" "I Was Gonna Cancel" "Crystallize" "Only You" "100 Degrees" "Every Day's Like Christmas" "At Christmas" "Wonderful Christmastime" "Dancing" "Stop Me from Falling" "Golden" "A Lifetime to Repair" "Music's Too Sad Without You" "Sincerely Yours" "New York City"
2020s singles	"Say Something" "Magic" "Real Groove" "Starstruck" (Remix) "A Second to Midnight" "Kiss of Life" "Can't Stop Writing Songs About You" "Padam Padam"
Featured singles	"Keep On Pumpin' It" "GBI (German Bold Italic)" "Higher" "Right Here, Right Now" "The Other Boys" "Really Don't Like U" "On oublie le reste"
Promotional singles	"I Guess I Like It Like That" "Too Far" "Butterfly" "Sometime Samurai" "Whistle" "Skirt" "Sexercize" "Beautiful" "This Wheel's on Fire" "I Love It"
Other songs	"Speakerphone" "Any Which Way" "Aphrodite" "Black and White" "Boys & Girls" "Love Made Me Do It" "Marry the Night" "Visiting Hours"

Ariana Grande songs
Discography Songs
Yours Truly	"Baby I" "Right There" "The Way" "Almost Is Never Enough" "Popular Song"
Christmas Kisses	"Last Christmas" "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" "Greedy" "Everyday" "Focus"
Sweetener	"The Light Is Coming" "R.E.M." "God Is a Woman" "Sweetener" "Everytime" "Breathin" "No Tears Left to Cry" "Goodnight n Go" "Pete Davidson" "Get Well Soon"
Thank U, Next	"Imagine" "Needy" "NASA" "Bloodline" "Bad Idea" "Ghostin" "In My Head" "7 Rings" "Thank U, Next" "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" "Monopoly"
Positions	"34+35" "Motive" "Off the Table" "Positions" "POV"
As featured artist	"Popular Song" "All My Love" "Research" "Adore" "Boys Like You" "Over and Over Again" "My Favorite Part" "Faith" "Heatstroke" "Dance to This" "Bed" "Rule the World" "Good as Hell" (Remix) "Time" "Oh Santa!" "Met Him Last Night" "Save Your Tears" (Remix) "It Was a... (Masked Christmas)"
Other songs	"Put Your Hearts Up" "E Più Ti Penso" "What Do You Mean?" (Remix) "Beauty and the Beast" "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" "Earth" "Boyfriend" "Don't Call Me Angel" "Stuck with U" "Rain on Me" "Santa, Can't You Hear Me" "Just Look Up"