A traditional jazz ensemble version of the song 'What Is This Thing Called Love' written by Cole Porter for the musical 'Wake Up and Dream', with male jazz vocals. This song was first published in 1929. It came into the public domain in USA on January 1, 2025. This version was created and recorded by the Lynne Jazz Ensemble in 2026. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2025. You must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.]
Track details
| Track ID number: | 27157 |
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| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music -- Jazz Old-time/Retro/Vintage |
| Moods/Emotions: | Melancholic/Nostalgic/Wistful -- Happy/Joyful/Positive -- Homey/Cozy/Wholesome -- Loving/Romantic/Tender -- Sweet/Pretty/Adorable/Innocent |
| Suggested Production Types: | Family/Light Entertainment -- Historical/Retro 1920-1940s -- TV Commercial Quirky/Fun |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Brass section/Horns -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male)/Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | Jazz, old Jazz, vintage Jazz, 1920, 1920s, 1920's, 1930, 1930's, 1930s, 1940, 1940s, 1940's, 1950, 1950s, 1950's, What Is This Thing Called Love, jazz combo, band, historical, historical jazz, swing, cole porter, vintage pop, early pop, musical, jazz vocal, jazz singer, male singer, male vocal, big band jazz |
| Tempo feel: | Medium |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 66 |
| Artist: | Lynne Jazz Ensemble |
| Composer: | Cole Porter |
| Publisher: | Public Domain in USA |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Lynne Publishing AS |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | HD / 24-Bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | Yes |
| Lyrics: | What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love? Just who can solve its mystery? Why should it make a fool of me? I saw you there one wonderful day You took my heart and threw it away That's why I ask the Lord in Heaven above What is this thing called love? |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Lynne Jazz Ensemble
Lynne Jazz Ensemble is a more or less fluid collective of talented musicians working to produce music for the Lynne Publishing catalogue, including original new arrangements and recordings of public domain works, classical music, old jazz compositions, famous classic songs and our own original content, too. Headed up by project manager Bjorn Lynne, the talents of many different skilled individuals from USA, UK, Poland, Germany and other countries have contributed to the Lynne Jazz Ensemble, including (but not limited to) Bjorn Lynne, Pawel Orlow, Stefan Wolfgang Bode, Tom Savage, Chris Weeks, Valentina Jazz, Emma Brunette, Dirk J J van der Merwe, Dean Anger, and various other freelancers.