"Someday at Christmas" is a song by American singer Stevie Wonder, from his first Christmas album and same-titled eighth studio album (1967). Written by Ron Miller and Bryan Wells, it was produced by Henry R. Crosby. Initially released as a standalone single in 1966, it led to the recording of its parent album which was issued a year later. Described retrospectively as "a modern holiday classic",[1] "Someday at Christmas" gained greater popularity with the version released by the Jackson 5 in 1970 on the Jackson 5 Christmas Album, with younger brother Michael Jackson singing lead with "youthful exuberance", according to Ebony magazine.[2]
| "Someday at Christmas" | ||||
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.jpg) 2015 duet single cover | ||||
| Single by Stevie Wonder | ||||
| from the album Someday at Christmas | ||||
| Released | November 22, 1966 | |||
| Genre | Christmas | |||
| Length | 2:49 | |||
| Label | Tamla | |||
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| Producer(s) | Henry R. Crosby | |||
| Stevie Wonder singles chronology | ||||
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In 2015, Wonder recorded a duet version with Andra Day for an Apple Inc. TV commercial, which re-entered the charts.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Someday at Christmas" |
| Henry Cosby | 2:49 |
| 2. | "The Miracles of Christmas" |
| Cosby | 2:24 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Someday at Christmas" (Stevie Wonder & Andra Day) |
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| 3:38 |
Charts
| Chart (1966–1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[4] | 48 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] | 59 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[6] | 33 |
| Chart (2015–2017) | Peak position |
| France (SNEP)[7] with Andra Day | 108 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[6] with Andra Day | 23 |
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
| South Korea (Gaon)[8] | 186 |
| Chart (2022–2024) | Peak position |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[9] with Andra Day | 66 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 130 |
Lizzo version
| "Someday at Christmas" | |
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| Promotional single by Lizzo | |
| Released | November 10, 2022 |
| Length | 2:58 |
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American singer and rapper Lizzo released a cover of "Someday at Christmas" on November 10, 2022, exclusively on Amazon Music. Lizzo chose to cover the song "not just because it's a classic, but because it's a reminder to us that almost 60 years later, we are still fighting for peace, compassion, and equality." She performed her version during her guest appearance on Saturday Night Live on December 17, 2022.[11] Lizzo's version peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100, outperforming Wonder's original.
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada AC (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 50 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[14] | 28 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[15] | 79 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[16] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 59 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[18] | 18 |
| US Holiday 100[19] | 39 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 15 |