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..

[@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

[@FprYourLove554]

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

[@mariewaterson5846]

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

[@terripassalacqua7520]

One of my favorite songs by the Harptones ❤

[@robertjuliano1425]

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

[@jellyfishj1]

a beautiful style that has faded away with time

[@edi88210]

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

[@cynthia6637]

Love this song ... Awesome Performance ..

[@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.

[@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..

[@SPennell]

Thanks Schrooms...what an awesome performance !

[@DooWopLive]

Thanks, Mr. Winfield is one of the greatest.

[@nesiani2584]

THIS IS WONDERFUL

[@dianaarmstrong8012]

The Harptonee are the best Doo wop group.

[@Pabear1936]

Nice

[@SeasideDoowop18]

Love it

[@ZespolEvers]

nice

[@insatiablebaker8105]

Love it! Thank you♥

[@lewisclark8792]

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

[@bluenote824jones7]

Great . R.i.p.lowe Murray

[@inhisimage0457]

Great performance!!

[@crusher1944]

ALWAYS PLAYED ON LONG ISLAND NY.( LINDENHURST)

[@crusher1944]

They always played on LONG ISLAND

[@13loomisst73]

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

[@amadorvalentin9586]

WILLIE 😪😪😭😭