RCA Victor
47-5502 (original) USA, 1953
Words & Music by: Side A – Tony Springer, Philip Springer, Joan Javitz; Side B – Dorcas Cochran, Vincent Scotto, Jean Rodor
Musicians: Eartha Kitt (lead vocals) and an orchestra & chorus conducted by Henri René
Recording sessions: RCA Studios, New York, NY, Side A – Oct. 6; Side B – Oct. 25, 1953
Highest chart positions: Side A – US #4, UK #84 (in 2007); Side B – UK #7 (in 1955)
Words & Music by: Side A – Tony Springer, Philip Springer, Joan Javitz; Side B – Dorcas Cochran, Vincent Scotto, Jean Rodor
Musicians: Eartha Kitt (lead vocals) and an orchestra & chorus conducted by Henri René
Recording sessions: RCA Studios, New York, NY, Side A – Oct. 6; Side B – Oct. 25, 1953
Highest chart positions: Side A – US #4, UK #84 (in 2007); Side B – UK #7 (in 1955)
Kitt said
later that “Santa Baby” was one of her favorite songs to record. Somehow that
comes through in the recording.
The UK
release had “Let’s Do It” as the flip side (His Master’s Voice 198). “Under the
Bridges of Paris” (HMV 191) was released as the A side for “Lovin’ Spree” in
the UK.
List
price: Very Good + is $12.50, Near Mint
is $25
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