Ella's voice had Duke Ellington dancing behind the keys | Chyke The Guitarist

Many of the best American songs during the WWII era were popular morale-boosters - boosting the spirits of those serving abroad and at home. The jazz standard “I’m Beginning to See the Light” was first published in 1944 with notable recordings by both Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. Performing her own rendition of the song at the 2012 National Memorial Day Concert is nine-time Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay #PBS | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

Tangled - I See The Light (Karaoke Version)

Nothing but joy on that stage. Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington performing “I’m Beginning to See the Light” on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1965. 🎥: CBS | Ella Fitzgerald

This 1944 swing tune, “I’m Beginning To See The Light,” is our salute to Washington D.C. native, Duke Ellington. Notable recordings include performances by the Ink Spots featuring Ella Fitzgerald and Bill Kenny, Rosemary Clooney, and Frank Sinatra. Please enjoy this version, as performed by The U.S. Army Blues Trombone Quartet! | The United States Army Band