Drummer reacts to "This Masquerade" by George Benson
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Thank you to our alpha patron Gail for yet again another bangin' pick... this was sick! I've heard y'all bring George up before but we've never actually listened to him on the channel. Now I feel silly! This was amazing. SO much going on... George is a beast. The percussion was great. All in all, this was an amazing track.
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a LEON RUSSELL classic, this has had so many artists record its beauty
Love all things Leon Russell . George Benson's silky voice adds a different twist. Great pick, now check out Leon's version too!
Benson did an exquisite cover of this, and I am one of the millions that bought this album. But I heard the song first by the OG, Mr. Leon Russell.
George made Leon's song his own...
Spectacular mastery of matching vocal scat with his instrumental phrasing.
Agreed!
One of the many great song's written by Leon Russell.
Breezin' is also a fantastic song. But GB's version of This Masquerade always hits me hard.
I hadn't heard this song in years. George is so smooth.
Smooth as butter. Imagine all the babies made from this song LOL
Over 65 years old here now and when I was about 15 years old my sister took me to see George Benson and Minnie Riperton in concert together and we were seated row 5 dead center. Was the most exciting time ever. Look up those two and spin it up. Minnie's vocal range was 5 octaves. Fell in love in row 5 that night.
I've heard other covers of "This Masquerade" but this is still my favorite version.
Another perfect album from the 70s.
In our house we’ve been sober since the early 80s , but the right song can still turn into a kitchen slow dance 💃. Thanks for the George B visit
While shopping for my 1st "real" Stereo component set-up (turntable. receiver/amp, speakers, tape deck...) ,entering the Audio Store, they had a set-up that was playing the Album Breezin' !! As I remember, some 50 years later, I ended up spending nearly twice what I had intended to because George Benson captured my ears & my heart!! No regrets. lol
This song, along with a couple of Herb Alpert songs, is what opened my mind to Jazz as a kid.
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I have a dorky confession: I generally don't enjoy jazz unless there's a singer. Without a singer, I feel like I'm "waiting for the song to start." Jazz with vocals makes me so happy!! This was joyful.
Too bad for you not to be able to appreciate so many fine instrumental musicianship in jazz or even fusion!
@@joelliebler5690 Undoubtedly a flaw in my ears... and probably my brain in general. I'm not proud of my need for vocals. My hubs is a guitarist who loves instrumental jazz. He wishes I enjoyed it more, :) I'm a philistine., I guess. :(
Non-Better!!! Thank you, George and Leon Ambassador Jenks
I have been listening to this song since 1972. That's when it came out on the Carney album by Leon Russell. So beautiful! I had never heard this version altho I knew of it. So beautiful! Great reaction and thanks.😊
A bit of George Benson always makes the day go better.
Affirmation off the same album is sublime
Such wonderful phrasing…Samba-y… George’s rich voice…A pleasure! Thank you, Gail!
On Broadway Live (12" version)
Had that album!
Karen Carpenter does this song, a beautiful vocal experience
This song was written by Leon Russell.
I know you have done some Joe Cocker and Leon also wrote some of his biggest hits. When you get a chance, please go down the Leon rabbit hole, you will be transformed. He was known as the Master of Time and Space. Anyone with that nickname you know has to be very special.
Jesus, what a nickname. I kinda have to listen now lol
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Yup, he’s one of those that are in the upper echelon of the greatest in rock and roll music.
One of the best albums of the year period.
One of the very first albums I ever bought in my teens. I was 16 when this came out (1976) and it's as fresh today as it was back then!! One of my most favorite artists ever.
This whole album is great. I remember my father buying it when it came out, and we all loved it.
Great Artiste, great album, great review. One a side note we mourn the loss of another great musician; David Sanborn. He never liked the moniker "smooth Jazz saxophonist" but irregardless he recorded & jammed with some of the best in the industry. You may want to give a listen to "The Dream" by him, one of my favorites. RIP David, you will be missed.
This takes me back to the summer of '76. Such great stuff back then.
Love this by George😊
Listen to the song "Breezin' " from this album as well. George remains one of the greatest and versatile guitarists of his era. At the ripe young age of 79 he still occasionally tours and records. He also has a large record collection.
I'm always amazed how guitarists can make the same instrument sound jazzy like this or hard driving rock or bluesy with the same 6 strings
That's the beauty of an electronic signal - it can be manipulated thousands of ways, even in the analog days. And why electric guitars are so much more versatile than acoustic guitars.
Love George's Scat- singing!
This long version is masterful. Thank you L33 for this amazing jazzy piece by George Benson and written by Leon Russell.
Well, you look great. 😊
Blessings on your continued sobriety. ❤️❤️❤️
Now, for this song... 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Brought back memories of 5 year old me dancing on the sofa beside my mom, while she sipped a milk punch, rubbing a drop on my sore gums where I'd lost one of my 1st teeth.
😅😅😅🩷🩷🩷
EDIT: This song, lots of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan...soul, funk & blues. ❤️❤️
Gail, What an Awesome pick!! I must have been about 20 when this came out. I thought Jazz (Not for Me) and listening for a Minute, I was Hooked!! Just another Vinyl I wore out!! All the Best to you Gail!!! Thanks so much!!
George is real deal
the GREAT George Benson
This is such a classic album. This is the only song on it with vocals. 2 other standout tracks from this are Affirmation and the title track (Breezin').
Oh my gosh, I love this song. Just listen to those lyrics. Makes me tear up every time I hear it.
This was supposed to be the run-through and practice vocal. It was so good, they used it.
Sunday Morning Music ~ ~ ~ ~
Benson and Farrel (Joe). One of my favorite chilling albums. Just a great guitarist and a great (flautist?) flute player riffing off one another.
Not drinking is cool, but making fun drinks in martini glasses, sitting on deck, chilling with partner is a great evening
Thanks, L33 - this is my favorite by George! (what a voice).. appreciate your reaction.. (p.s. when I first heard this, I did not understand or appreciate the "jazz" sound.. my teenaged friends and I thought it was funny that he "sang with his guitar".. of course, it was an abbreviated version played on radio)...as I am so much older, I now can appreciate the talent and beauty... not usually a fan of "jazz".. but this blues/jazz style really moves me... you mentioned Frampton.. to me, it's more like Stevie Wonder..
This version of This Masquerade is so yummy.
George in his prime! Great album!
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise is another awesome Benson tune...
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Just beautiful
Ella & Karen did a duet - Pure magic!
I feel like we're all learning from one another in the comments too, and you're the hub of a wheel with lots of spokes. :)
Great to see George Benson making an appearance here Lee. Another truly feel good artist. Try his version of Nature Boy - it’s fabulous.
Great song by the late Leon Russell, covered by many, both George and The Carpenters covers made the charts.
This whole album is fantastic. Bought it when it came out and still do to this day!
All I have to say is candlelight, sweet smoke, and cocktails! This version of Masquerade is sexy, sensuous, and pure mellow magic. All other versions pale in comparison ❤
The album's title song was a popular instrumental hit. "Masquerade" is the only vocal on the album and it was the first in a string of vocal hits fro George. If you want to hear another great popular jazzy hit that is still much-loved, try What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell.
Legendary crossover tune. LEE you might want to try some fusion songs like Feels so Good by Chuck Mangione or Morning Dance by Spyro Gyra!
Great reaction. Benson did a great cover of Leon Russell original. Appreciate both versions, but Leon Russell wrote it & nailed it.
@L33Reacts Six to Four off this same album will really get your blood moving. No cap!
So great!
Funny timing. I was just watching Elton John when he introduced Leon Russell, who.wrote this, at his induction at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. And Elton talked about Leon mentoring him. Helping him with piano.
I also love The Carpenters' cover of this song. You cant go wrong with Karen's basement/velvet vocals. But this version is the most musically involved.
Carpenters has also done a nice version on this now an evergreen piece. Lyrically, another song "Midnight Love Affair" would fit back to back with this song.
You should DEFINITELY react to the original by Leon Russell. 🔥
Take 5 sung and scatted by Al Jarreau on video is an experience to listen to and watch
Smooth and sultry
I hope you'll check out the title track from this album, before you drift away from George.
Oh! que de souvenirs
L33, man, you have to listen to this by the author, Leon Russell. Also, "A Song For You".
I keep meaning to do more by him but I have so many requests to do its crazy 🤪
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@@L33Reacts I know you're busy, doesn't need to be a reaction, enjoy them on your own time.
Lee, there are so many great jazz guitarists ! I know you love musicianship and and music in general, You really owe it to Yourself to check out some jazz artists
The title of the album is actually a song on the album.
You godda do some Leon Russell
So you like the jazz? Try a little Ronnie Laws - Always There from his Pressure Sensitive album. Was a huge hit and is such a funky upbeat tune.
George Benson does an incredible cover of , "The World Is A Ghetto" by WAR...worth giving a listen to.
Yes indeed!
Listen to the writer’s version please. Leon Russel
Leon has many wonderful songs.
SRV was a big fan of George.
George was a killer on the axe
Turn Your Love Around next!
BENSON DOESNT READ MUSIC....
PLAYS GUITAR BY EAR.
You mentioned needles which reminded me, have you listened to Neil Young's "Needle And The Damage Done"? I used to play it on guitar (I need to get back to that one).
If you think you can drink and not go back to using you’re sadly mistaken. I’ve been clean and sober for 34 years and I’ve seen a lot of people relapse because they held that illusion in their mind.
I hope you’re going to meetings because meeting makers make it
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The best version of this song is by Karen Carpenter and is in fact my favorite Carpenters song.
You should hear the original by Leon Russell, who wrote This Masquerade. Leon's version is great. George's version is ok, but I much prefer Leon's.
That T-shirt behind you looks like an Alex Grey design on it. Is it for a band? Let me know. Thanks Lee
It's the cover of Tools album "10,000 Days" and yes it's Alex grey. Very dmt-y lol
@@L33Reacts Cool. The Spirit Molecule. Book by Rick Strassman.
The Carpenters version of this song is way superior.
Carpenters version is even better than this honestly
Respectfully disagree. I love them both for different reasons.