Initially released as a standalone single in 1966, it led to the recording of its parent album which was issued a year later.

[2] In 2015, Wonder recorded a duet version with Andra Day for an Apple Inc. TV commercial, which re-entered the charts.

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.