Jim James covered Dr. Dog’s “Oh My Christmas Tree” during a live session recorded for the Christmas edition of the Spotify Singles series. The My Morning Jacket frontman tackled the title track from the Philadelphia-based band’s 2013 four-track, holiday-themed EP during a session in New York City. Amy Helm and The Wood Brothers, Anderson .Paak, Norah Jones and Jack Johnson are among others who contributed to Spotify Singles: Christmas Collection.

“Everyone knows that sometimes the holidays can be tough. For years now I have found comfort in this song, originally written and performed by one of my favorite songwriters Scott McMicken from Dr. Dog,” James shared on social media. “Since I love to sing along to it on repeat so much every holiday season well I figured I’d try out my own version too. Hope you enjoy and happy holidays.” James is no stranger to holiday music having previously recorded a seven-track EP for iTunes full of Christmas covers, including a take on The Band’s “Christmas Must Be Tonight.” Listen to James’ cover of “Oh My Christmas Tree” below:


The Spotify Singles: Christmas Collection playlist consists of 40 songs. Listen to whole playlist below including Amy Helm and The Wood Brothers’ “Christmas Must Be Tonight,” Jack Johnson’s “In The Morning” and Anderson. Paak’s “Linus & Lucy”: