as much as i've listened to this superb song, i never in a million years would have thought of the husband turning out to be gay; i've always thought about this song as a wife stumbling onto the fact that her husband was creepin' w/another woman but the gay twist in this video puts this song on a whole new level.

There were plenty of housewives in the 60's who went through exactly this -- who shared this "frame of reference." The lyrics don't mention the sex of the lover -- just "two people at the bar who were so in love" and that the narrator had never "been so shocked before."

Interesting "twist" on this classic song...very well done. Love the vintage "black & white" filming and acting. Nicely done.

This is the first time I've listened to this great song since becoming separated from my husband of 17 years. While I still adore the lyrics and, of course, Nancy, after now having lived through a similar betrayal of trust and fidelity...well, let's just say the song takes on a biting resonance to which I wish I didn't relate to so strongly. I'm definately listening to this little gem on my way to the divorce lawyer too.

I think I was 9 when I discovered Nancy Wilson listening to the oldies station in my Mee Maw's kitchen ... then when I was 14 and sang for a local producer to do back-up on a rap song he said he couldn't use me and had no idea what to do with me since I was a little white girl that sang jazz, LOL! I have never been normal! Thanks Nancy for your gift and your influence :-)

Oh my God! This was unbelievably fabulous. The choreography, the incredible Nancy Wilson (who happens to be my neighbor). Thank you, it was wondderful!

I have listen to this song for years I even have the CD but never seen this video until tonight. What an eye opener. All this time I thought it was another woman!

Outstanding. What an interesting interpretation of this amazing song. Nancy Wilson's voice is like none other. Excellent work on the video production. Thank you for sharing your work. Please keep it up!

OH MY GOD!!!!! THAT Was genius!!! I LOVE this song an did'nt expect this dramatic rendition......BRAVO,BRAVO,BRAVO!!!!!

So smooth and sophisticated...love it.

Oh Nancy, you made a Masterpiece with this one! Heartbreaking & Gorgeous. Wolfsky9

Only Miss Nancy can make me cry --with her haunting --heartbreaking, rendition. Nancy, GBY for this masterpiece of real singing. Wolfsky9

Nice touch to the left of the TV in the album stack. Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderly, ca.1963.

I keep coming back to this one. When the guy drops his paper at the end and has his "oh, shit," moment... I've had that feeling. If you're married to someone you don't love, it'll come to you , too.

I love this song it is one of my favorites by Nancy... She has an amazing voice...

Beautiful job... I have never seen a video do this song such justice.

This is a WONDERFUL VIDEO! Very original, thoughtful, and creative. Thank you for this wonderful treat!

Nice, very well put together. I've always loved this song.

Beautiful! Great lighting, art direction, and camera moves... the woman gave a really wonderful, nuanced "silent film" performance and the dancing was also subtle and beautiful. Impressive!

WOW! I have always loved the way Nancy does this song; Very good the video was just as it sometimes happen in REAL LIFE.....I loved it.

Nancy's version of this song is the best I have ever heard. She is an amazing talent and her interpretation takes the listener through her experiencing infedelity. Great job Nancy! This video is a modern day spin on the traditional man/women scenario. This happens as well as women cheating with other women. It still doesnt diminish the hurt the other partner feels being cheated on. Kudos to Nancy for singing this topic with style and class and not having to bust the windows out his car. ;-)

I'll Be Damm!!!..lol lol I never new this song was about this type of situation, Ive known this song since I was a little girl, What a Gift to have U-Tube to experience such wonderful History and Understanding of this Beautiful Era!! Having said that,...Brillant!!!! Now it really has more meaning, for the good.....smiles...I Adore Nancy Wilson!!!!!!!!

Great twist on a brillian classic from Nancy Wilson! Bravo!

I loved this song at an Alvin Ailey dance show went to! It took forever to find it online but it was so worth it!

Wow, great job! Delightful to watch. Amazing mise-en-scène and cinematography!

A Vocal masterpiece from a Lady who knows how to sing from the heart. Oh Nancy, this is timeless. Wolfsky9, 63 y/o

love this music Nancy is Excellent this IS Real Music !!!!!!!

WHEW!! One heckuva' video to go perfectly with this timeless melody. Thanks for the song by Nancy and the interpretation by these beautiful actors.

wow, what a great video! I didn't expect that but that's actually what you're supposed to feel when you are listening to that song.

A Great song! Excellent dancing! Nice Film.

Funny you mention Masquerade... that is, hands down, my favorite recording of hers.

this video is just the best. 5 stars to the whole team woking on this master peice

I like this. I'll never hear this song again in the same way. Thx for opening my mind.

this is the very first song and first time i ever heard nancy wilson sing and she blew me away because beside her wonderful voice and this great song she was the first singer i ever heard articulate so clearly.

Great great visual

A modern day twist on a classic> I LOVE IT!

This is my favorite son by Nancy...Nice to see the image of what went down...

This is wonderfully done, thanks for bringing this song to my ears for the first time as well as your choreography/video production. For my gentle contribution to your interaction below with manila, I would suggest the possibility that his/her reversal of opinion is a testament to the transformative power of art within the hands of the observer. Don't suffer to answer their slings or arrows, just let them mull it over. Your job was only to make the beautiful video, and then to keep dreaming. xo

What a wonderful modern interpretation of this timeless song by Nancy Wilson. The lyrics are indeed gender neutral- I never envisioned this. Wonderful!!!

...I suppose the wonderful thing about a song like this is that it speaks directly to the heart and experience of the listener -- and what each person's experience of it is, is just that, personal....

What a wonderful modern interpretation of this timeless song by Nancy Wilson. The lyrics are indeed gender neutral- I never envisioned this. Wonderful!!! What can you do with "The Masquerade is over"

This is great. well done

You suggest that whatever personal thoughts this "haunting tale" conjures for anyone else is invalid, or, as you said, just doesn't "fit." I saw Nancy Wilson in concert last year -- I assure you, the Queen is Timeless -- she belongs to no one, save the ages. It is a testament to the power of the song that it moves you so deeply and personally -- I do not begrudge you that. So please don't begrudge my experience of it.

FANTASTIC! Great work.

What a nice video and the song is so relaxing and peaceful

one raw great music video!

BRAVO! I am speechless.

Excellent! I was quite surprised. Wonderful video!

Didn't see that one coming...loved it:)

amazing performance indeed.

WOW. That was unexpected. This is was quite good. Beuatiful choreography. Of course, I've always imagined that someone singing this song so cooly, probably poisoned her husband's drink. I could just imagine him slumping over on the sofa as she sang the last three words, "I saw you."

Wonderful!

Great Guitar on this piece........

I love this! I think Abe Sylvia is really talented...

@LarryStaples Yeah, I got that one. I LOVE it. Too bad this one wasn't on there. I heard this when I was 12 yrs old and loved her since!! Shes AWESOME

Great song and video (with a twist)...

very nicely done...make some more vids, please.

brilliant

Cool my teacher is Wynn Padula, we watched this today. He did this at UCLA

Nice Job to a classic Nancy Wilson song.

You're the first person to ever notice...

Wynn is a great DP!

Amazing

Well done.

Love gone astray,oh how I wish I could revist yesterday.

Su-bloody-perb. This is exquisite, both musically and visually.

Very clever film, the timing is spot on and the art direction brilliant so that the sets of the past and present merge - the gay twist was absoultely hilarious - a "most attractive French cafe and bar" eh? Was it called "Le Garcon" by any chance?!

It's just this film's interpretation of the song. He could be with anyone, I guess.

xDDD Gay?? Okay!! That was a great little twist!! No wonder he kept shruggin' her off in the beggining of the video. I LOVED IT!!

soooo goood

@undapar1 That's what I got too....There is a movie, "Far from heaven" that stars Dennis Quaid and Julienne Moore, that is very much this video...Was wondering if this is where they got the idea for the video...Very interesting movie...If you never seen it before, rent it...

Jazz vocalist are different from the rest and this lady was one of the all time best. She was the last of a breed of singers that leaned on phrasing and nuance. Notice there are no vocal harmonies or call and response instead you get excellent tone and diction. She's like another instrument. If you're not into this lady you don't know what you're missing.

This was STUNNING! Beautifully done, love the "twist". Love her dress. Too bad the ratings are disabled.

WoW!

@lambjan This was a project and the creator put his/her spin to it.

The way the lyrics and notes pass through Nancy Wilson's lips like curling, drifting smoke is just genius. I will always prefer her to Ella Fitzgerald.

I agree.

Beth Chorneau ons this song.

nancy wilson is fabulous, there will never be another

This is most marvelous, interesting song in the world to me! I love you tube! Lord knows this is so hard to find! Absoulutely awesome! Nancy sound like a hummingbird! It's so mysterious until the end when it all falls down! (I hear ya Kanye!) Superb!

OMG

I know No One Sings This Song Like Nancy Wilson. But For All Of You That Like It Please, Listen To CHANTE MOORE'S Version Of It. I Guarantee You Will "LOVE" It!!!!! It's On Her New CD Love The Woman Check It Out!!! ShortieQue

I was only responding to your initial statistical claim that there was no frame of reference for homosexuality for women in the 60's -- if you would like to have a conversation about artistic expression -- speaking as the artist who created this video, I am more than happy to have a debate as to what belongs and does not belong in my work.

@niceguy6967 yes indeed!

God bless my Dad I woouldn't know anything about Nancy Wilson if he didn't shiw me.

HES GAY?!!! i always thought he was at the bar with some chick but now it makes sentce "iv never been so Shocked before" LMFAO!! xD

@mrstrings65 WOW!!!!!!!!

Really - Manila? So - why did you have to mention your stance at all? Why not just comment on the song - and call it a day?

Classic American Standard, but FU Video

@555119688 lucky you.

is this about gay cheating?

Even flashing beaver got no response from these two...... The decided to travess the Hershy highway of love, and I bet they all ready had there SHIT PACKED.

hate to burst your bubble, but there were gay people in the 60's

singing this in choir. It sucks.

What a ridiculous video for such a beautiful tune. It looks loke drama from school.