"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. The chord progression of the song forms the basis of several jazz compositions, such as: * "Hot House" by Tadd Dameron * "Barry's Bop" by Fats Navarro * "Subconscious-Lee" by Lee Konitz * "Fifth House" by John Coltrane * "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" by Charles Mingus