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12 Worst Christmas Songs: No. 12

Christmas songs can reconnect us to our childhood sense of wonder, or drive us right up the freakin' chimney. For the 12 days of Christmas, we've made our lists of the naughtiest and nicest non-novelty rock-era ditties. You check 'em twice.

'Santa Baby'
--Madonna (1987)

Madonna had been around the block far too many times to get away with playing the infuriating Betty Boop-ish ingenue. When Eartha Kitt made a case for being a good, deserving girl -- "think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed" -- it was mildly amusing. When Madonna trotted out the line, it was just another reason for Sean Penn to start throwing ornaments.

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so over itat 12-08-2007

Yea I agree. Eartha Kitt's was much better. Some songs should just be left alone especially Christmas songs.

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kukambikat 11-27-2008

Young Madonna SEX TAPE here:
http://celebcvid.com/video.php?v=Young_Madonna_sex_tape

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Film and Videoat 12-08-2007

An antidote to this song list: Dead by Christmas by Hanoi Rocks covered by the Sohodolls.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwKAamPCazg

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Jamesat 12-08-2007

I agree, you can't beat Catwoman. Madge's (why do they call her that?) is just annoying, you're not Marilyn Monroe, and I'm sure she would be horrified if someone told her she sounded like Betty Boop anyway if she were still alive.

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Sparkyat 12-08-2007

I just "CAN'T STAND" this song! I cringe everytime I hear it.....I don't know if it's because of Madonna, or what. I just think it plain sux!!!

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heatherat 12-08-2007

I agree - I heard this Santa Baby this morning and I cringed. Even tho over 50 years old - Eartha Kitt's version will remain the sexiest Christmas song ever. A close second is K T Oslin with Barry Manilow on "Baby It's Cold Outside".

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farester17at 12-25-2008

You have to hear the original Baby It's Cold Outside by Dean Martin. And someone should shoot Dolly and Rod for their version. As for Santa Baby....by law, stations should only be allowed to play Eartha Kitts version. Funny to be discussing her right after that great voice left us. Merry Christmas all!

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edham1975at 12-26-2008

Actually the ORIGINAL version of this song was Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban (KAAAAAAAHN!) It was in an old Red Skelton movie called Neptunes Daughter. The Dean Martin verison wasn't till a year or two later.

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Chrisat 12-08-2007

Anything Madonna does sucks...because Madonna sucks!!

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youngd812at 12-25-2008

you wish she does.. Madanna Rocks.. she rules.....

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Walterat 12-08-2007

Madaonna is cool, all you haters are the losers and are just jealous. Her version of the song is just fine.

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ekuashere07at 12-01-2008

Nope, she's all bad; no hating here

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Aimeeat 12-25-2008

If you like her so much then maybe you should spell her name right.

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bad2891at 12-26-2008

I've got nothing against her at all. This song just sucks!

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Steveat 12-08-2007

and you are stupiod walter. Back in the 80's she was pretty good. lucky Star, like A Virgin, Material Grl, True blue. But she is not the same now. Do not like her anymore.

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Johnat 12-08-2007

Madonna has jumped on EVERY bandwagon and claimed it was her own. She can't sing, but can dance. That is all. She won't allow her children to watch videos on Mtv because they're to sexual. She was the torchbearer. Hypocrite!!!! Phony!! That's Madonna. Since her kiss with Britney, her cd sales have dropped. Has been, step aside.

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cindyat 12-01-2008

in response to everyone dissing madonna and one certain person john saying"Since her kiss with Britney, her cd sales have dropped" well thats funny cause when she has a concert she sells out completely. I love madonna and her music and who cares who she has been with in the bedroom-is it realy everyones business???no its not . keep doing a great job Madge some of us do love you and your music

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Ginoat 12-08-2007

She should def have left this one alone. There's some songs that when done, should NEVER be touched again. Eartha's was one of them.

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mgat 12-08-2007

This song is tongue in cheek - a bad girl pretending she's been good. There are few people more appropriate than Madonna to sing this song. The irony is perfect - or do you believe that a yacht is really not a lot?

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robat 12-08-2007

all you madonna haters are pathetic losers! it's obvious you all are jealous. madonna is one of the most successful female artists in history. get over it, accept it and move on, losers!

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