Harptones - The Masquerade Is Over

Willie Winfield and The Harptones singing "The Masquerade Is Over" back in 1995.
Lyrics:
Your eyes don't shine like they used used to shine
And the thrill is gone when your lips meet mine
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love and so is love
Your words don't mean what they used to mean
They were once, inspired, but now they're just, just routine
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love
I guess I'll have to play Pagliacci
And dress up in a clown's disguise
And learn to laugh like Pagliacci
With tears, tears in my eyes
You look the same, you're a lot, a lot the same
But my heart says no, no, no, you're not, you're not the same
I'm afraid the masquerade is over
And so is love, and so is love.

[@kb6kgx]

It was announced, about an hour ago, that Willie Winfield has passed away at the age of 91. Another great voice has been lost. His music will last forever.

[@titohinojosa7190]

One Great Singer! Period. I read where in NYC, in the 50's every Doo Wop group wanted Willie Winfield, to be their lead singer. That says it all!

[@harvejoel1911]

Did I mention this heavenly voice the "BEST EVER" Willie Winfield! Play one of their records and he'll take u to places those of us old enough to remember will always be!

[@robertjuliano7968]

Rest in peace 🙏 mr willie winfield one of the very best classic doo wopp at it's very best pure doo..wopp..

[@FprYourLove554]

Always loved this song ..One of the best of the Harptones ...

[@downtownbobbybrown6237]

I got to meet Willie at his final show before retirement ,shook his hand and had my photo with him .He signed my ticket ,To Bobby Brown ,WW . What a memory ,Love you Wliiie ,BB

[@terripassalacqua7520]

One of my favorite songs by the Harptones ❤

[@mariewaterson5846]

God bless you ,sleep the the long sleep , and thank you for your beautiful voice

[@robertjuliano1425]

It. Couldn't get and better Doo wopp at it's very Best Rest in heavenly peace. Mr.willie Winfield ❤❤❤ ♥️

[@cynthia6637]

Love this song ... Awesome Performance ..

[@robertjuliano7968]

Willie winfield and the harptones is pure doo wopp at it's very best willie is a class act so many great songs rest in peace mr willie winfield.....the.voice..enjoy..

[@jellyfishj1]

a beautiful style that has faded away with time

[@ben33603]

I love the Harptones. I remember around 1954 Hunter Hancock the main R/B DJ from L.A. Played them. I have loved them eversince.

[@SPennell]

Thanks Schrooms...what an awesome performance !

[@DooWopLive]

Thanks, Mr. Winfield is one of the greatest.

[@nesiani2584]

THIS IS WONDERFUL

[@edi88210]

Super video clip cordially greet ... Wioleta team:-)

[@SeasideDoowop18]

Love it

[@insatiablebaker8105]

Love it! Thank you♥

[@dianaarmstrong8012]

The Harptonee are the best Doo wop group.

[@Pabear1936]

Nice

[@ZespolEvers]

nice

[@inhisimage0457]

Great performance!!

[@bluenote824jones7]

Great . R.i.p.lowe Murray

[@crusher1944]

ALWAYS PLAYED ON LONG ISLAND NY.( LINDENHURST)

[@crusher1944]

They always played on LONG ISLAND

[@lewisclark8792]

the-best-EVER--god-bless-you-WILLIE-WINFIELD

[@13loomisst73]

Is it possible that's Raoul Cita on piano? This is fabulous --

[@amadorvalentin9586]

WILLIE 😪😪😭😭