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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Performer
Buddy Bregman
Buddy Bregman
Conductor
Buddy Bregman and His Orchestra
Buddy Bregman and His Orchestra
Orchestra
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Songwriter
Buddy Bregman
Buddy Bregman
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer
Alan Emig
Alan Emig
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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?
[Verse 2]
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?
[Verse 3]
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?
Written by: Cole Porter, Friedrich Gulda

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