The EP opens with the sultry title track, “Santa Baby,” featuring Tucker’s sexy and sultry voice among jazzy instruments that create an exciting and luxurious atmosphere. Listeners are then taken to a warm and heartfelt place with “Please Come Home for Christmas,” which is performed soulfully, relaying the longing and compassion felt during the holidays. Tucker’s playfulness emerges in “Mele Kalikimaka,” which lends the classic a tropical air that makes it enjoyable even for a winter listen.
A soaring interpretation of “O Holy Night,” Tucker’s vocal performance captures the Christian imagery while elevating a traditional song into an entertaining moment that is bound to boost spirits and stir hearts. Tucker also lends her timeless delivery to the Meet Me in St. Louis staple "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and brings Mel Tormé’s evergreen "The Christmas Song" full circle by opening with its snuggle-by-the-fire solace and closing with an equally classic take on the chestnut.
At just over 20:29 min, "Santa Baby" is the ideal Christmas companion for listeners looking to deck their halls or host parties and even those just curled up with a hot toddy in front of the fire. Tucker’s singularly personal style, soulful and warm yet tinged with glints of treacle-bright sparkle, feels occasionally universal, yet every song is universally specific. This is indicative of her skill and the enduring magic of the season. "Santa Baby" is a story about music, friendship, and the gift of giving. With these holiday favorites, Cali Tucker offers fans the opportunity to take a journey through the holidays with her familiar voice and heartfelt versions of these classic songs.
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