What Is This Thing Called Love?

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"What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a 1929 popular song written by Cole Porter, for the musical Wake Up and Dream. It was first performed by Elsie Carlisle in March 1929. The song has become a popular jazz standard and one of Porter's most often played compositions.[1]

Background

Wake Up and Dream ran for 263 shows in London.[1] The show was also noticed in New York, and the critics praised Tilly Losch's performance of the song.[2] The show was produced on Broadway in December 1929; in the American rendition, "What Is This Thing Called Love" was sung by Frances Shelley.

Early recordings

Jazz musicians soon included the song in their repertoire. The recordings of

uptempo instrumental versions. Saxophonist Sidney Bechet made a slow rendition in 1941 with Charlie Shavers.[1]

Other recordings

Influence

See also

References

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  6. ^ Orodenker, M.H. (February 28, 1942). "On the Records". Billboard. p. 25.
  7. ^ What Is This Thing Called Love? - Ella Fitzgerald | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-07-12
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