This Masquerade - Leon Russell - Carpenter - Vang Anh Cover

For memory of a trip to Da Lat - Viet Nam Spring 2024
“This Masquerade” was written by musician and songwriter Leon Russell. It first appeared on the B-side of his 1972 single “Tight Rope.” Russell's original recording had a life of its own and was included on the soundtrack of William Friedkin's The Bug (2006)
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.