This Masquerade
"This Masquerade" | ||||
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Warner Bros. Records | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Leon Russell | |||
Producer(s) | Tommy LiPuma | |||
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Music video | ||||
"This Masquerade" by George Benson (1976) on YouTube |
"This Masquerade" is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell. It was originally recorded in 1972 by Russell for his album Carney and as a B-side for the album's hit single "Tight Rope". The song was then covered on Helen Reddy's 1972 album, I Am Woman. It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenters's single "Please Mr. Postman". Three years later, "This Masquerade" was recorded by American singer and guitarist George Benson, who released it on his 1976 album, Breezin'. Benson's version, featuring Jorge Dalto on piano, was released as a single and became the first big hit of his career.
George Benson version
In 1976, "This Masquerade" was a top-ten pop and R&B hit for
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Track listing
Year | Side | Song | Length | Interpreter | Writer/Composer | Producer | Album |
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1976 | A-side | "This Masquerade" | 3:17 (Edit single) |
George Benson | Leon Russell | Tommy LiPuma | Breezin' |
1976 | B-side | "Lady" | 5:56 | George Benson | Ronnie Foster | Tommy LiPuma | Breezin' |
Music video
George Benson recorded an official music video for "This Masquerade" in 1976. In the video, the song has the same length as the song's single (3:17).
Chart history
Chart (1976–77) | Peak position |
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Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[4] | 8 |
Canada RPM Top Singles[5] | 8 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 3 |
US Adult Contemporary | 6 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 10 |
Personnel
- Lead Vocal – George Benson
- Lead Guitar – George Benson
- Conductor, Arranged By – Claus Ogerman
- Piano [Soloist] – Jorge Dalto
- Rhythm Guitar – Phil Upchurch
- Bass – Stanley Banks
- Drums – Harvey Mason
- Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
- Producer – Tommy LiPuma
Trivia
- Bug Soundtrack was released on May 22, 2007. It also appeared in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.[citation needed]
- As Time Goes By.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Top 100 1976-08-28". Cashbox Magazine. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1976-09-04. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1976-09-04. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ISBN 0-89820-089-X