Cynthia Basinet has had the dubious distinction of being
mistaken for Marilyn Monroe. The breathy screen legend never
recorded "Santa Baby" and in fact, the highly popular version was
recorded by the sexy redheaded actress and recording artist, Cynthia
Basinet (aka "c. basinet").
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB via PR
Web Direct) October 13, 2004 -- Cynthia Basinet has had the
dubious distinction of being mistaken for Marilyn Monroe. The
breathy screen legend never recorded "Santa Baby," and in fact, the
highly popular version was recorded by the sexy redheaded actress
and recording artist, Cynthia Basinet (aka "c. basinet").
The
origin of the '97 recording was as a personal dedication for the
actor, Jack Nicholson. (Other hits recorded for the actor thru the
years of their relationship include "Someone to Watch Over Me" and
"Haunted Heart".)
Basinet's "Santa Baby" was then released
via the Internet - riding the MP3/Y2K wave and becoming overnight a
phenomenon at the Millennium. With worldwide radio play and MP3
downloads, her version has become a Christmas staple.
This
had allowed Basinet the exposure to then raise awareness for the
Saharawi refugees living in self-determination in the W. Sahara by
visiting in '01, just shy of 9-11.
However, illegal
file-sharing has perpetrated the misnomer and credit to Marilyn.
"Ironically, the legendary Ms. M, for all her charm, could
never have achieved what Basinet has with the song. By both
embodying and poking fun at the kind of stereotype Monroe
wholeheartedly embraced, the performance manages to convey a very
strong and secure sense of womanhood -- all the stronger to be
expressed with such humor." - David Reitzes, writer
"While I
consider it a compliment, it was actually recorded as a gift and a
tribute to Eartha Kitt's version." says Basinet.
The song can
also be heard in the indie cult film, "Party Monster" starring Seth
Green and Macaulay Culkin.
She has long been considered "...
one of the most sultry, seductive voices around" and her CD, "For
You With Love" collection of love songs, including "Santa Baby" is
available through http://www.amazon.com/ and digital distribution
(Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, BuyMusic, Emusic, the new Napster, AOL's
MusicNet, MusicMatch, and more).
Also a single mother, she
resides in Los Angeles, where she continues recording, acting and
using her voice to aid many.
For more on Cynthia visit: http://www.cynthiabasinet.com/
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