Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly (album)

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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Studio album by
Released1977
Recorded1977
StudioPacific Recording Studios, Tacoma, Washington
GenreSoul, funk
Length42:40
LabelCapitol
ProducerFrankie Beverly
Maze chronology
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
(1977)
Golden Time of Day
(1978)

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is the debut album by Bay Area-based R&B group Maze. Released in 1977 on Capitol Records.

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic [1]

Signed to a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, Maze would release their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in 1977. From that album, Maze would earn a devoted fan base with classic tracks "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone" and "Lady of Magic" ultimately giving them their first gold record.

Track listing[edit]

All tracks written by Frankie Beverly.

  1. "Time Is on My Side" – 5:19
  2. "Happy Feelin's" – 7:10
  3. "Color Blind" – 3:22
  4. "Lady of Magic" – 4:45
  5. "While I'm Alone" – 4:35
  6. "You" – 8:24
  7. "Look at California" – 9:27

Personnel[edit]

  • Frankie Beverly - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Duane Thomas - lead guitar
  • Robin Duhe - bass guitar
  • Sam Porter - keyboards
  • Joe Provost - drums
  • McKinley "Bug" Williams - percussion, vocals
  • Ronald "Roame" Lowry - congas, vocals

Charts[edit]

Singles[edit]

Year Single Chart positions[6]
US US
R&B
US
Dance
1977 "While I'm Alone" 89 21

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r12616/review
  2. ^ "Maze Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Maze Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

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