This Masquerade - George Benson (1976)

[1ZgeneralenZ1]

i love this version

[ikejr89]

God is soooooooooo good. Music that is understood by all. I'm up at 5:30am and can't let go, truly enjoying myself. Thanks for the upload, U ROCK!

[skyhawk4571]

6 people are fools.

[gwloganpoet]

@taildragger53. There a bass player by name Slam Stewart who scat while playing his bass solos

back in the late 30s.

[thescarfacegirl]

so good..

[chindee103]

George.............. where have you gone! I for one miss you, your music, your class and talent.

Come back! Show the youngins how its done, mon cheri!

[fede4real]

@chindee103 he's been killing it live youtube for videos,just amazing,about 10 times better live wich its amazing cinsidering this is 5 stars

[taildragger53]

When this first came out in 1976 no one had ever heard unison scat singing with guitar before, especially up this standard.

A groundbreaking version that got played everywhere. Timeless.

[TheTinatinatinatinat]

I do not like the flashing ad please remove its distracting.

[jimmyapolis]

@TheTinatinatinatinat

I agree. Please remove the flashing ad. It gives me a headache.

[chuck57don]

what a classic.. I have this on my ipod wonderful, masterfully musically done......1 of da best track of that era...Mr. George Benson...THIS MASQUERADE....

[Icenall]

WHEN I HEAR MUSIC OF DEEP ROMANTICISM ...SEE ME LIKE THIS ...HUGGED AND KISSED THE COLOMBIA KNOW THAT I WANT BUT CLOSE AND CONQUER THE HEART AND SOUL .THANKS FOR POSTING THIS GENUINE WORK OF ART IN YOUTUBE !

[chere2113]

A classic...

[gusmif]

took over where Wes left off

[hrcoffee1]

JAZZ AT ITS FINEST

[TheRavenfish9]

Best slowdancing song EVER.

[patricia290919591]

es excelent, maravillous, 

[chuck57don]

eventhough I have tis on my ipod tis is one of my favorite track..What a classic... beauifully done.

[archie10able]

If you like to relax and just be yourself...No faust courage..Songs as this will take you there.."Old School"

[SOULJATWIN]

I Love George Benson Music I'm 22 this the kind of music to relate my mind....fuck today's music

[jm62466]

One of my favorites from George Benson!!! 

[djcpegues]

sexy muthaf***in song!!!!

[11vered]

Memories of one of the greatest artists of all times!

[MrSoulful69]

BY FAR THE BEST GUITARIST ...

[jarbon5]

George Benson beat the shit out of this song, he tore it up so badly! This has to be one of the greatest songs I ever heard, period!

[OrisLover]

It's amazing to think that George Benson didn't start singing until much later in his career (relatively speaking). A wonderful version...thanks for posting.

[TheZayzkidd3]

Man, this dude is underrated....

[XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX]

LUV THIZ JAM....YUP......SLAMZ A  BEER

[roberto88hutb]

...it's Benson...

[ellendavis1224]

Hey Leon Russell wrote this masterpiece

[RandiSierra]

@ellendavis1224 I love The Carpenters version too. All those cool flutes going on.

[Santangelo5]

@ellendavis1224 Real knowledge at last!

[spacelizardlaw]

There's a real kosher Bad Moon Rising...

Let-me go or it gets far worse quickly...

Please don't bother replying dudes...

PS: Christ still rocks but religion still Sucks like it did in Christ's day...

Heaven is a fake until the "BAPTISM OF FIRE" (Post-supernova) & Paradise is merely a kabala dichotomy masked in another kosher scam...

What's those nine inch nails for & why are you carrying that hammer Yank...

[spacelizardlaw]

There's a real kosher Bad Moon Rising...

Let-me go or it gets far worse quickly...

Please don't bother replying dudes...

[pleasure64]

this is one of my all time classic that is used to slow drag with, and it's a wonderful hit. and it's the truth. Looking for what to say in the masquerade, we tried to talk it over, but the words got in the way,we lost inside with the lonely game we play, Hoooo!!!!!!! no matter hard it tried to understand the reason, we carried on this way, we lost in a masquerade. just don't why

[oddra17]

Charlene Briggs..........I love you...........

[ThePatypatito]

simplemente ........ hermosa cancion ......

[1234foolinlove]

OH YES.......... THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL MUSIC/SOUND AND LYRICS. THIS SONGS TAKES  YOU TO ANOTHER DEMENTION. PLAY IT, SIT BACK AND TAKE THE RIDE.

[batman1053]

What a brill song The man is a genius

[Hellfire5500]

grteat song of the 70's !!

[knowntothose]

This song should always be played at Masqerade balls!

[aprilmbaker]

@knowntothose /my good person be it known that in this new millinnium we alre all living in a world of a masquerade/check out the world situation/ famine/war, unemployment people starving, the rich getting richer and the poor porrer. i can go on and on , however if you have one iota of intelligence .hopefully you can dig this. we don't have to graduate high school to comprehend how all this is beiing played out in one nation under god.

[PHILG8Sdaproducer]

THIS IS 1 OF THE BEST SONGS 2 EVER BE HEARD BY HUMAN EARS....

[torres7032]

Great Song.Q

[MarkFrman]

Those 4 may dislike the bad quality of the audio.

[1963nellama]

SENCILLAMENTE HERMOSA Y EMOTIVA ESTA CANCIÒN..Y LA INTERPRETACIÓN DE BENSON ÚNICA...DESDE PEQUEÑA EMPECÉ A DISFRUTAR DE LA MÚSICA DE ESTE MAGNIFICO ICONO DEL JAZZ, PUES MIS TÍOS (HERMANOS DE MI MADRE) GUSTAN DE ESTA SELECTA MÚSICA Y ELLOS ME INDUCIERON EL GUSTO POR ELLA...

[dmdonnad]

Love this melody!! And Benson! My first Do It To it song...

[rmrho]

We tried to talk it over but the words got in the way.................OMG was he there??? when i left my ex - wife?

[LadyMusicDiva]

I remember this song when I was in the sixth grade. I drove my teacher crazy (Mrs.Cooper) I would have it (the Song) in my head and I would just hum or sing it during recess and she would say to me - That's too ADULT for you!

But I know good music and George was and still is the MAN!

[detroitos]

4 people have no soul.

[mineurbizness]

I WAS SIX YEARS OLD WHEN THIS CAME OUT......BRINGING BAC SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES...THANK U GEORGE BENSON

[Anita24269]

¡A M A Z I N G!!!!

[NoizyWun]

oh my creator....

[Chrissnew1]

Are we really happy with this lonely game we play

Looking for words to say

Searching but not finding understanding anyway

We're lost in this masquerade....

[mikelanzo1]

you,ll never here another one like this one .a classic

[Anita24269]

¡DELIGHT!

[swimmerB0B]

i hit the 'like' button before he even said a word....

[mjwade18]

Some info for you you young folks. George Benson is the greatest jazz guitarist of all time. Period. "This Masquerade" was the biggest hit on Benson's 1976 album titled Breezin' and is a true gem. Two significant things about the album Breezin': 1) It is the #1 selling jazz album of all time and 2) "This Masquerade" is the only song in history to occupy the #1 spots on the jazz, pop and soul charts (1976). Peace.

[mjwade18]

Some info for you you young folks. George Benson is the greatest jazz guittarist of all time. Period. "This Masquerade" was the biggest hit on Benson's 1976 album titled Breezin' and is a true gem. Two significant things about the album Breezin': 1) It is the #1 selling jazz album of all time and 2) "This Masquerade" is the only song in history to occupy the #1 spots on the jazz, pop and soul charts (1976). Peace.

[SonyByPirModerator]

justin bieber beats this song anyday....baby!

[mochafrap2006]

This song is beautiful, haunting, mysterious and just a downright bottomline feel good song. It reminds me of everything soft, warm and beautiful. It reminds me of autumn time and being at my grandma's house.

[bertha12ful]

This is Music, I remember taking those long drives to Vegas or etc..Playing this song just riding and enjoying the drive. sweet!!!!!!

Love the lyrics, He's a very BAD man -Where did the music Go ?

[thesonyakyleshow]

MY DADDY HAD A TRIPLE WHITE CADDY AND HE WOULD PUT US IN THE CAR AND HIM AND MAMA WOULD HIT THE ROAD WITH THE EIGHT TRACK PLAYING.....I SMILE WHEN I PLAY THIS IN MY OWN HOME NOW AND THINK OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES..

[PoeRavaTahiti]

Love the lyrics and his voice always have :o) TY

[mabosslady2]

MrErol12.....you know thats RIGHT, you got to be a cold soul NOT TO FEEL this song! SUCH A CLASSIC DELIGHT...the year ...WELL lets say I stepped into WOMAN HOOD!

this song, that night, that GUY xoxoxo

[chrismat1000]

He's a very BAD man indeed!!Good Lord.......that's sweet!!!!!!

[danw1374]

Still the coolest dude ever

[pillydv]

I agree wiyh MrErol12,and no matter who wrote this song, George Benson plays and sings it as a God!He is the best!

[copywriternj]

Great song. I played it so much the tape was worn down to a whisper.

[svtmzshae]

REAL MUSIC RIGHT HERE!

[LisaRenaye]

Love him...so talented...

[quagdude]

goosebumps

[Geronimo1913]

This song and his performance still gives me chills after all these years. 

[imaninjakapow1]

Amazinnnng...Too bad this kind of music isn't displayed much anymore because of crazy mainstream crap.

[marydorannew]

classic they dont make them like this anymore

[TheBbjazz]

I love it! is the best song form George

[buenaguitarra]

GEORGE BENSON = GRAN MAESTRO DE LA GUITARRA

[jingeshan24]

i had goose bumps almost every time i heard this song.

absolutely amazing...

[deannaber]

Some songs hit your soul deep, George Benson made one of the best songs ever if not the best....

[46skyward]

When I heard this song way back when, I discovered GB. I've been hooked ever since.

Lately I've been listening to Felix Amrian's brilliant guitar & band with its smooth Latin flair. It's fantastic music...Just give a listen (Album=Windows on Pacifico). Very different but beautiful smooth jazz......

[MrStevenjoseph1]

Im happy to say my favorite song came out by my favorite guitarist album the year I was born.

[Carlinhos2161]

It´s "just" Leon Russel... Wondefull!!!

[JetMechMA]

This is by FAR the best version. He owns this song.

[gravenameless]

Jazz!!!

[Trill104]

4:12...

Picture of him BEFORE the nose job. The only "natural" photo of him I've seen

[noniboo8]

BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES. MY POP'S WOULD TRY TO SING THIS SONG. (RIP) 1945-2006

[jazzx251]

@noniboo8

A fitting song to remember him by.

[KINGWYCO]

rather hear this music then todays garbage 

[shuttlemasterbkg]

George's intro to 1:15 is cool as the other side of the pillow and smooth as butter...

[cesar311960]

gran solo de piano por el argentino Jorge Dalto, gran pianista en el jazz y la salsa con Fania All Stars

[swagger234]

wow one the only video on youtube that has above 15,000 views, and 0 dislikes. for a while there, i thought people forgot what brilliant music was, so thanks to all you people hahaha

[woerdingsa]

I love the this man bring this song.

Thanks mr.George Benson.

[jakelvis100]

tell it like it is George

[jonq95]

All I can say is WOW. Still shivering. George Benson is so COLD! He is the original TRUTH! Masquerade is as cold as George Benson himself!!

[BhaktaAllisonTucker]

This is THE song!

[MrCramski55]

Are we really happy here? with this lonely game we play? CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lakeguild]

@MrCramski55 ...I agree. Doesn't get much better.

[BossLadyWhite]

@MrCramski55 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

[MrErol12]

if this song doesn't make you shivver, then youre a cold person.

[36sweetooth]

@MrErol12 ... lol a little contradicting dont you think? (:

[MrErol12]

@36sweetooth i used shivver as a positive metaphor for shaking out of feeling, excitement and appreciation for the song. you can't do that if you're already cold. i understood you though. thank you.

[poltome]

@MrErol12 Out of the blue but wasn't this a Leon Russell tune?

[jimraw1]

@poltome Yes it was - just one of several great songs Leon wrote. Hard for me to decide whether this or Superstar was his best.

[caroline20853]

Well, it certainly makes me shiver.

[eggnoy]

@MrErol12 or better yet...not a person at all...:-)



[bcommcom]

really cool music takes me back to the sensual 70s

[trumprosie]

...WoW..."Masquerade" Sends These Like ....Ol' Skool.... Chills All Thru Me....

[kennethart]

jamming version

[whoiscarlito]

Classic track!!!

[1lightqt]

Thank you, thank you for uploading this original!!!!!! Beautiful...

[55hippiechick]

smoooth sailing.............:)

[averyms]

This really takes me back to better days. Thank you for uploading.