Before everyone has a conniption fit about me choosing Madonna's version over the Eartha Kitt, original, just remember that Lee Meriwether, Julie Newmar, and Michelle Pfeiffer were ALL better versions of Catwoman than Ms. Kitt.
<heads explode in rage>
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about Madonna's rendition of the playful Christmas classic composed by Joan Javits and Phillip Springer in 1953. Recorded in 1987 and part of the remarkable "A Very Special Christmas" album, Madonna's version channels a combination of Betty Boop and Marilyn Monroe for this Material Girl's wish list for Santa.
Backed up by a lush orchestra, "Santa Baby" is perfect ear candy for the holidays. It's a timeless song that has been covered by Gwen Stefani, LeAnn Rimes, and Kylie Minogue, but other than Kitt's original, this is the one to listen to. And really, who wouldn't want the deed to a platinum mine?
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