Carpenters - The Masquerade (Lyrics)

[@angelasham9103]

Karen's voice is absolutely unique & unprecedented.Her voice makes us feel comfortable & relaxing

[@andrewhanson5942]

This song by the Carpenters is so exquisitely arranged and performed. The piano, the flute, the violins, even the percussion is outstandingly timed and measured. And OMG I can't imagine a more beautiful voice than Karen's emoting the lyrics. There are a lot of different covers of this Leon Russel tune, but after hearing this one I don't really care to hear anybody else's version any more!

[@kris-xe4nx]

I love how you describe it, such wise words :)

[@5talentgirl]

A version by Sharon Forrester from the 1980's is absolutely gorgeous, too. That's the version I find myself singing to.

[@rochadimasyhadi4649]

This is a beautiful version, I love it. Tkank a lot Carpenter and Karen, of your sweet and smooth voice....

[@Military450Veteran]

@@rochadimasyhadi4649 What? ? "Tkank a lot Carpenter and Karen..."? ? 😱 LOL. 😂 Her first name IS Karen (or was) and her last name IS Carpenter, her brother is Richard, from the SUPER TALENTED Duo, The Carpenters.

[@Military450Veteran]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Yup, that Karen Carpenter had such A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, SO FULL of SO MUCH TALENT, which is why it Still feels SO SAD that WE Lost her at such a young age, i WISH to GOD that she could have still been alive right now so she could see how much SHE'S SO ADORED BY ALL of us, her # 1 FANS. 😭 💔 #RIP to #KarenCarpenter = a BEAUTIFUL Young ANGEL gone TOO Soon.

[@mikeheffling702]

No words. Utterly transcendent voice filled with both impossible beauty and torching pain

[@andrewhanson5942]

Mike, Yes, there was pain there, down deep and it only came out overtly in her singing. How sadly ironic that for all of the beautiful and romantic love ballads she graced the world with, that she never found anyone to truly love her.

[@Military450Veteran]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Yup, that Karen Carpenter had such A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, SO FULL of SO MUCH TALENT, which is why it Still feels SO SAD that WE Lost her at such a young age, i WISH to GOD that she could have still been alive right now so she could see how much SHE'S SO ADORED BY ALL of us, her # 1 FANS. 😭 💔 #RIP to #KarenCarpenter = a BEAUTIFUL Young ANGEL gone TOO Soon.

[@Irene-qe5hu]

​@@andrewhanson5942 I totally agree with you Andrew, that guy she married was a leech and was after her money, but at the time her friend's were married with children, Karen was lonely and she jumped in with two feet, looking for her " happy ever after"....its ironic that Richard married and had 5 children, one girl has Karen as one of her names...she would have adored them...many of us go through life and not find a partner, its sad and much sadder as we get older too, it's a case of " what if"...she always came across to me as sad and lonely and it showed in her singing, especially ballads...if she had gotten the help she most definitely needed, she would still be with us today....Heaven's gain...was Earth's loss...R.I.P. Karen.❤

[@andrewhanson5942]

@@Irene-qe5hu Irene, Yes so sad. She was so young when celebrity happened to her and barely had the time to develop normal relationships with those around her. And of course once a celebrity she was deliberately sheltered by those profiting from her success. So even in her late 20's she was still quite naive, and her longing for a "normal" life lead her to rush into a bad relationship with a narcissist. I found it amazing that even after he confessed to having a vasectomy (before the marriage) that her mother nixed the idea of calling it all off because "all the invitations have been sent out already"! Can you imagine the pressure she was under? Yes, it came out in her singing and I think anybody listening seriously could hear that. Every time I hear one of her vocals it strikes me as bittersweet. The "sweet" was the loveliness that was Karen Ann. The "bitter" was obvious if you know the whole story of her life.

[@everleigh245]

The beautiful voice of Karen carpenter nothing compares 💛💛

[@andrewhanson5942]

Indeed. Nobody could deliver a melancholy love song like KC.

[@lucilleginden1040]

The Carpenters...Vintage and so smooth. I love them! May Karen Carpenter Rest In Peace.✝️ Lucille Ginden

[@ditarivera8087]

So beautiful 😢

[@dennyprasetyodennyprasetyo9500]

Lagu jazz..kesukaanku...skrg aku udah 60 th....sore hari di teras rumah di temani kopi dan pisang goreng...mantap

[@durasaxon5131]

Great interpretation! Lovely Haunting

[@RosaMaria478]

Beautiful voice. I Love this song!!!♥♥♥

[@felicidadvictoriano]

Wow....so nice...music ...soothing to the ears

[@danielboyer4799]

La voix de Karen Carpenter est un cadeau du ciel ! Un Ange ! ❤

[@marleneubana3856]

I❤the voice of Karen C, so refreshing... Thanks for your music..

[@nina-raniapapavasileiou-ri8715]

Beautifull singer, love her voice

[@Military450Veteran]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Yup, that Karen Carpenter had such A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, SO FULL of SO MUCH TALENT, which is why it Still feels SO SAD that WE Lost her at such a young age, i WISH to GOD that she could have still been alive right now so she could see how much SHE'S SO ADORED BY ALL of us, her # 1 FANS. 😭 💔

[@The_Empoy]

2024 who's there?

[@YiChoyoung]

9th. August 2024 Sroul, Korea!!

[@gracielarodriguez2788]

11 de Agosto 2024 El Salvador

[@userBil-n9g]

29.VIII.2024 Ukraine

[@bluebxxry2637]

Me

[@Aga2803]

22.09.2024 Poland

[@ririsyaramli7883]

Many singer can be good on this song vocal but Karen vocal is out of this world, no comparison, timbre and its colors only her mine.

[@carolinaibacache7299]

One of the MOST beautiful song in my life. Her very beautiful voice will be with me FOREVER.

[@debbierichardson2450]

Hauntingly beautiful! 😍

[@blackchef7]

My mother used to play the George Benson version when I was little. I've recently discovered that The Carpenters are the originators of some of my favorite songs that were covered by some amazing singers. A whole new world is opening up before me!

[@michellethompson4865]

Brilliant music 👍

[@jhs5535]

정말 좋은곡입니다..

[@성이름-n2k4t]

맞아요!!

[@AufgussMaster-cv6vu]

such a sad story. such a fantastic singer and yet so unhappy 😢

[@sannylicious]

I love Karen's voice. Soft but rock. She used to sing so amazingly... I want to make a cover of this song even I'm not a singer... I just really like this song..❤

[@ppppssss7971]

Creator, this was really pieced together ❤️ nice. Thank You! Best rendition of Masquerade, I've ever heard. Karen Carpenter taken away from us too soon. R.I.P.

[@Military450Veteran]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Yup, that Karen Carpenter had such A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, SO FULL of SO MUCH TALENT, which is why it Still feels SO SAD that WE Lost her at such a young age, i WISH to GOD that she could have still been alive right now so she could see how much SHE'S SO ADORED BY ALL of us, her # 1 FANS. 😭 💔

[@Im_not.dumb-yet]

I got grounded recently and started listening to vinyl records since I didn’t have my phone. I saw an album cover with a bright red car “now and then - carpenters”. I put it in the record player and fell in love immediately

[@monalisacatapang3350]

I really like this music🥰😍😘❤️ I can sing too in my karaoke at home🥰😍😘 bravo🥰😍😘

[@evangelineceles6175]

I love this song

[@taratownsend6408]

Beautiful

[@lupitamarcoux]

Thank you very much!

[@kenshin0111]

真好聽

[@jorgereis1089]

Acompanhada de seu irmão no 🎹🎹, que também toca lindamente.

[@donnatischner6428]

The BEST!

[@jorgereis1089]

Realmente não há comparação, descanse em paz ,querida artista Karen.

[@johnmanzano7825]

soothing voice

[@gilbertborrero2398]

Old song is better that today song

[@salvatorepellino9525]

Beautiful voice❤️

[@Military450Veteran]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Yup, that Karen Carpenter had such A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, SO FULL of SO MUCH TALENT, which is why it Still feels SO SAD that WE Lost her at such a young age, i WISH to GOD that she could have still been alive right now so she could see how much SHE'S SO ADORED BY ALL of us, her # 1 FANS. 😭 💔

[@Myveryownplace]

Karen Carpenter is truly missed. What a voice!

[@WagiedaAbrahams]

True she had a Golden voice looove all her songs

[@TheChrishoughton]

The voice of an angel, with a score that doesn't match.

[@DB-ub8cr]

Regarding the instrumentation, Karen's drumming was just as accomplished as her vocals. She's in fine form throughout the album. Richard's piano work is magnificent on the entire disc but it is especially brilliant here. On Masquerade, his sparkling piano and Bob Messenger's playful flute are as memorable as Karen's vocals. With these two men trading off on the break, it is another reminder of what great musicians the duo had working alongside them. Richard's skill as an arranger is often overlooked in light of his sister's contribution, but that's unfortunate. The man knows his stuff. The final vocal line by him punctuates the end of the song as the music trails off. As Karen and Richard were in their early to mid-twenties when they crafted this masterpiece, it becomes even more of an astounding work of art. Other producers and artists rightly took notice. Although George Benson made it a huge hit three years later, this Leon Russell composition has been recorded by over 140 artists. With more than 60 of these versions being released in the 21st century, it is now a modern American standard.

[@НатальяК-ц3м]

Ваш блестящий комментарий достоин стоять в самом начале , , благодарю вас. За прекрасное дополнение к ко всем словам этого шедевра !!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@joselperla8778]

Thank you for the lyrics, may God bless you always.

[@katiamartinsdeabreu2910]

Uma das mais lindas vozes ⭐️⚘️ Deliciosa canção ♥️♥️

[@wilmajeanettehernandezpere7984]

Esa voz solamente esta en el cielo 😢❤

[@jorgereis1089]

Estou fascinado pela canção, cantora, sem descrição.

[@Andrea97726]

Experimente ouvir a versão do George Benson... É tão incrível quanto está.

[@emmanuelortiz6190]

I love the song

[@carolsanchez761]

Absolutamente maravilloso . Perfección vocal y musical😊

[@gloriaguzman729]

What amazing song!

[@marilynsnider8183]

Very interesting.

[@simplecarnivore]

The GOAT

[@qertcoat]

Someone should have looked after this girl

[@leogarcia9419]

Lo mejor de Karen carpenters una tragedia que no esté con nosotros la amo

[@pan_search]

live is really a play that we get raw of each character but familiar the play.

[@saqerabukhaled8047]

Good 👍

[@Military450Veteran]

What?! 😱 This IS 10 X WAY BETTER Than Good. Karen Carpenter had THE MOST BEAUTIFUL Voice to Have ever been GRACED BY GOD, she had A LOT of TALENT IN HER BEAUTIFUL Voice, which is why It STILL HURTS to this day that we lost her at such a Young age. WHY GOD? 😭 💔 #RIP to #KarenCarpenter = a BEAUTIFUL Young Angel gone TOO SOON.

[@dianatelischak4390]

So sad…so true…

[@phillipsmith7759]

I agree.. totally

[@GetrudesAngeles]

Memories past moving forward 🙏❤

[@Truth-fo0l]

Huhu nostalgic

[@thecongenital3035]

❤❤❤❤❤😇😇😇😇😇

[@hanuyttenhove2077]

❤

[@rina.B1]

أنا اعشق هذه الاغنية . رينا من دولة الكويت ❤

[@markusdolder3484]

The song is called This Masquerade

[@durasaxon5131]

Leon Russell composition

[@izdihara.sangkula8633]

uhmmm i was just searching up masquerade but i was going to search up masquerade the tales of dreamsmp😐

[@zestysaladsae]

yeesh

[@gloriaalvarez1252]

Swet bb es Sweetest and invrd Sweetest and incredible voice

[@yosoyyosoy9419]

This was when he was as crazy as I was 😢😢😢😢😢

[@kirtanuum]

written by the great Leon Russell.

[@dimple4938]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@myownchannel247]

The name of the song is This Masquerade, way to go 🤣

[@amasmnasution5277]

I always love you sweet heard, jannah may we all meet there one day....

[@leogirl5745]

❤

[@runnyhunny786]

This song is so true for us babe ( T ) 😑❤, but it's not so bad. 🙏🌹

[@DomingoSalandanan-b4l]

Jack meeting po ba ?

[@angelasham9103]

Karen'voice abolutelyis

[@pan_search]

Shrinkling shell on T-anntena array. Cement and metal strips. layback refining fabrication house on site reconstruction process.

[@Stephen10528]

🤞 you find a way out!🙂

[@Military450Veteran]

What? ? 😱 Say What? ?

[@Stephen10528]

@@Military450Veteran I was making a joke.

[@dianawolf894]

The Masquerade

[@Military450Veteran]

The real Title is, This Masquerade. 😎

[@rogerssbn6766]

This

[@rutonguyen3778]

👍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ratuadilFF]

Ini yg paling enak g daddy,

[@joaodomingoscustodio6247]

THIS MASQUERADE, not THE....

[@mariloubeceril5461]

First!

[@andrewhanson5942]

This song by the Carpenters is so exquisitely arranged and performed. The piano, the flute, the violins, even the percussion is outstandingly timed and measured. And OMG I can't imagine a more beautiful voice than Karen's emoting the lyrics. There are a lot of different covers of this Leon Russel tune, but after hearing this one I don't really care to hear anybody else's version any more!

[@НатальяК-ц3м]

❤❤❤❤❤всегда возвращаюсь в этот волшебный мир. Который создали Карен , И Ричард , он великолепен , нет лучше этого шедевра , , ..... Такое редко создается на Белом СВЕТЕ !!!❤❤❤

[@daveshephard1937]

Beautiful