THIS LOVE OF MINE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“this love of mine” was composed by Sol Parker and Hank Sanicola, with lyrics by Frank Sinatra, and was first copyrighted in 1941. Its earliest and most famous recording was made in 1941 by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra featuring Sinatra on vocals.

The song became a standard in the repertoire, covered by Count Basie, Shirley Bassey, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Wes Montgomery, Nancy Sinatra, Dinah Washington, and others. The lyrics convey the deep ache and commitment of someone who cherishes a beloved and recognizes that this love is a defining, enduring force in their life. Musically, it carries the lush orchestration typical of big-band ballads of the era, combining a tender melody with a rich harmonic framework that supports emotionally resonant vocal delivery.