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This Masquerade
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“This Masquerade” is a song written by Leon Russell. The song appeared on the B-side of the single for Russell’s 1972 hit “Tight Rope.“
The song has also been recorded by many other artists. Helen Reddy included it on her 1972 I am Woman album, and also included a live version on her 1978 Live in London album. The Carpenters recorded a version of the song and released it on their 1973 Now & Then album, as well as on the B-side of “Please Mr. Postman” in 1974. Shirley Bassey has also recorded this song, first released on her 1982 album All By Myself. Other artists to perform it include Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ‘77, No Mercy, Robert Goulet, Helen Reddy, Bob Berg and Kenny Rogers. The song was also a top-ten pop and R&B hit for jazz guitarist/vocalist George Benson, who...
Read on...Song lines: ♪ Thoughts of leaving disappear each time I see your eyes ... And no matter how hard I try ... To understand the reason why we carry on this way ♫
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