I'm Beginning to See the Light

For the album by David Grisman and Martin Taylor, see I'm Beginning to See the Light (album).

"I'm Beginning to See the Light" is a popular song and jazz standard, written by Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, and Harry James, and published in 1944. Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots recorded a version in 1945 that was on the pop song hits list for six weeks in 1945, reaching #5. A competing 1945 recording by Harry James and his Orchestra, with lead vocal by Kitty Kallen reached #1 for two weeks. Duke Ellington also released a version in 1945 which reached the top ten. (Source: Jazz Standards website)

Notable recordings

• Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra. Song: Joya Sherrill Recorded in New York City on December 1, 1944. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalogue number 20-1618
• Billy Eckstine recorded the song many times: with Billy May, with Quincy Jones, with Bobby Tucker and with Gil Asky.
• Chelsea Krombach performed the song for her debut album Look for the Silver Lining.
• Sutton Foster recorded a version for her album Wish.
• The SuperJazz Big Band of Birmingham, Alabama recorded the song on the CD, UAB SuperJazz, Featuring Ellis Marsalis.
• Ella and Basie!, a 1963 Verve release with arrangements by Quincy Jones.
• Bobby Darin

External links

• "I'm Beginning to See the Light" at Jazz Standards