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Marvin Gaye

I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over

1961 · via LL Cool J

Marvin Gaye’s earliest release of “I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over” on file came out in 1961. Allie Wrubel and Herb Magidson are credited as its writers. The earliest release on file is Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra’s, from 1939. Also recorded by Sarah Vaughan (released 1956), The Dave Brubeck Quartet (released 1958) and Little Stevie Wonder (released 1963), among 77 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz. LL Cool J’s “Ill Bomb” (2000) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Marvin Gaye – I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over
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"Ill Bomb" samples a song Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra had on record back in 1939, and Marvin Gaye cut it too. Play his version, then LL's, and listen for what carried over.

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Credited writers: Allie Wrubel and Herb Magidson.

Earliest release on file: Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, 1939.

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LL Cool J’s “Ill Bomb” (2000) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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77 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

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LL Cool J's "Ill Bomb" samples "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over," a song written long before hip-hop. Which singer also recorded that song?Marvin Gaye
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