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and his Orchestra with vocal refrain by Frank Sinatra.

"'This Love of Mine'" is a popular American song that was first recorded in 1941 by Tommy Dorsey and His orchestra, with a vocal by Frank Sinatra. Sinatra wrote the words and Sol Parker and Hank Sanicola wrote the music.

Background



The Tommy Dorsey recording was released as a 78 RCA Victor B side single, 27508-B, with Frank Sinatra on vocals backed with "Neiani", which did not chart. "This Love of Mine" reached #3 on the 'Billboard' pop singles chart in 194142 in a chart run of 24 weeks. Sinatra re-recorded the song with Nelson Riddle in 1955 for the 'In The Wee Small Hours' album.

The song was copyrighted on August 11, 1941 by Embassy Music. Frank Sinatra was credited with writing the lyrics although this has been disputed by his aide, Tony Consiglio.Sinatra And Me by Tony Consiglio, p.51 The music was composed by Sol Parker and Hank Sanicola.

Other recordings



The song became a pop and jazz standard that has been recorded by other performers. Artists who have recorded the song include:

References



Sources



*Granata, Charles L. (1999). 'Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording'. Chicago Review Press.

*Phasey, Chris (1995). 'Francis Albert Sinatra: Tracked Down (Discography)'. Buckland Publications.

*Summers, Antony and Swan, Robbyn (2005). 'Sinatra: The Life'. Doubleday.

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