George Benson Popular Song Rankings [2026]

This MasqueradeGeorge Benson & Noa perform6rank/position

George Benson & Noa perform “This Masquerade”

“This Masquerade” is a masterpiece written in 1972 by Leon Russell, the American singer-songwriter and founder of Shelter Records.

It has been covered by renowned artists such as George Benson, the Carpenters, Sérgio Mendes, and Kenny Rogers.

In ballroom dancing, it is popular as a blues number.

AffirmationGeorge Benson7rank/position

Affirmation

This is a track where you can savor the fluid playing of jazz-fusion guitar great George Benson.

Also known by its Japanese title “Watashi no Shuchō” (“Affirmation/My Assertion”), the piece is actually a cover of a song by the blind guitarist and Spanish-guitar virtuoso José Feliciano.

Unlike Feliciano’s classical fingerstyle approach, Benson delivers a jazz arrangement characterized by reverse-angle picking.

Beyond the smooth shimmer of the arpeggios, his impeccably precise technique unleashes a stream of superb phrases that will undoubtedly leave you enthralled.

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In Your EyesGeorge Benson8rank/position

George Benson- In Your Eyes

George Benson, a renowned guitarist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who made his mark in jazz fusion, is also an exceptional singer with many celebrated performances, including “This Masquerade.” Released in 1983, “In Your Eyes” is a love ballad that showcases Benson’s moody, heartfelt vocals.

Never give upGeorge Benson9rank/position

Never Give up on a Good Thing

To you who got rejected, I want to say this: isn’t it a bit too early to give up? This song will give you the courage to try again.

Ride the upbeat rhythm, make another move, and settle it once and for all.

So for now, give this a listen.

The Greatest Love Of AllGeorge Benson10rank/position

Raisa – Greatest Love of All ft. JYS (Originally by Whitney Houston)

A 1977 number by jazz and fusion guitarist George Benson.

Whitney Houston’s cover version is super famous, right? It was also the theme song for the autobiographical film of world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, “Ali: The Greatest – My Own Story.” George Benson’s vocals on this original version are also outstanding—you almost forget he’s a guitarist.