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"Santa Baby" is a song originally performed by American singer Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra and originally released in 1953. The song was written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer, who also used the pseudonym Tony Springer in an attempt to speed up the song's publishing process. Lyrically, 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.

The lyrical content of "Santa Baby" proved controversial, resulting in temporary bans of the song in the Southern United States. Music critics gave mixed reviews to the single, with some calling it too suggestive for a holiday-themed song. Springer was initially dissatisfied with "Santa Baby" and called it one of his weakest works. It has since been included on lists of both the best and worst Christmas songs ever written.

With me is my good friend and legendary harmonica player--look him up!--Stan 'The Baron' Behrens. He graciously took the time to do this and another video just because it's the holiday season. He hadn't heard of the song before (he even introduced it as 'Christmas, Baby') By the time he came by to my place, he had it nailed down.

Stan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bluesbaron