"this love of mine" was recorded by sinatra in 1941 when he was with the tommy dorsey orchestra. in this 1955 version sinatra gives a more mature reading to the lyrics. riddle brings a rich arrangement to the harmonically simple song, which assists the mood presented in the album. "what is this thing called love" is noted by charles granata for its "most expressive vocal shading". sinatra's voice approaches the bass range at times, and the interpretation is noted for the lyrical liberties sinatra takes with porter's lyrics. the song was recorded in 21 takes. "when your lover has gone" had a great effect on lester young. young asked record store clerk bob sherrick to "let me hear something by my man, frank." "in the wee small hours" had been recently released, and sherrick played this song for young. young left the record shop muttering to himself that he had to record it himself on his next session.