Dean Martin’s Classic Christmas Song “baby, It’s Cold Outside” Has Reached The Top 10 Digital Sales Chart For The First Time Ever, Despite Recent Controversy Over Whether The Lyrics Promote Sexual Harassment.
According to Billboard, sales of Martin’s versions of song were up 70 percent to 11,000 downloads in the week ending December 13th, while versions by Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel, as well as Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor, have both reached the holiday 100 with a sharp increase in sales.
As well as the rise in downloads, online streams of Martin’s version have also surged by 35 percent to 11.1 million in the past week.
The song’s newfound success comes after the widely reported controversy where various local radio stations denounced and attempted to censor the song, citing claims it promotes forms of data rape and sexual harassment. – READ MORE