That original conception was inspired by three of Ellington's grade school teachers. "They taught all winter and toured Europe in the summer. To me that spelled sophistication." Duke Ellington’s early vocalist Adelaide Hall recorded two versions of 'Sophisticated Lady'. In 1944 on the Decca label (Decca – F. 8467) and in the soundtrack of the 1989 movie documentary about her life titled ‘Sophisticated Lady’. Miss Hall recorded with Ellington on several occasions - in 1927, 1932 and 1933. Another version of Adelaide Hall singing 'Sophisticated Lady' can be found on footage from British TV in the 1987 Terry Wogan Show.