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The Five Americans

I See the Light

1966 · via Simon Dupree & the Big Sound

The Five Americans’ 1966 recording of “I See the Light” is the earliest release on file. John Durrill, Norman Ezell and Mike Rabon are credited as its writers. Also recorded by Simon Dupree & the Big Sound (released 1967).

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The Five Americans put it out in 1966, and a British band with Elton John on its member list picked it up a year later. Spin the original first, then hear what the Big Sound did with it.

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Credited writers: John Durrill, Norman Ezell and Mike Rabon.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1966.

Other recordings on file · first release year

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First pulled by @ga-2095 · No. 0004, Oct 26, 2026.

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