Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, 6 December 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsy… Read Full Bio ↴Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, 6 December 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a singer, founder, producer, and songwriter, known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk unit, Maze.
Frankie Beverly started out singing gospel music in church as a schoolboy in Philadelphia. He has claimed that his first professional gig was a tour with The Silhouettes (famous for their 1958 hit Get A Job) when he was only twelve years old, but this is disputed by those associated with the group, whose members were never known to mention him while they were alive.[1]
As a teenager he formed The Blenders, a short-lived a cappella, doo-wop group that were influenced by The Dells, The Moonglows, and The Del Vikings. After that outfit dissolved, he founded The Butlers, which would be the first group he recorded with in 1963. As time passed, they caught the attention of the veteran producer Kenny Gamble, who eventually released recordings by the group.
It turned out that music performed by The Butlers did not fit into the "Philly Sound", and after some heavy touring, the group relocated to California. The unit was re-christened as Raw Soul and caught the attention of a sister-in-law to Marvin Gaye. He was so enamored by the act, he had them as an opening act at his shows. Gaye also convinced Beverly to have the band's name changed to Maze.
Beverly's onstage attire (all-white casual clothing, including slacks, long-sleeved shirt, and a baseball cap) has become his signature dress style over the years.
Frankie Beverly started out singing gospel music in church as a schoolboy in Philadelphia. He has claimed that his first professional gig was a tour with The Silhouettes (famous for their 1958 hit Get A Job) when he was only twelve years old, but this is disputed by those associated with the group, whose members were never known to mention him while they were alive.[1]
As a teenager he formed The Blenders, a short-lived a cappella, doo-wop group that were influenced by The Dells, The Moonglows, and The Del Vikings. After that outfit dissolved, he founded The Butlers, which would be the first group he recorded with in 1963. As time passed, they caught the attention of the veteran producer Kenny Gamble, who eventually released recordings by the group.
It turned out that music performed by The Butlers did not fit into the "Philly Sound", and after some heavy touring, the group relocated to California. The unit was re-christened as Raw Soul and caught the attention of a sister-in-law to Marvin Gaye. He was so enamored by the act, he had them as an opening act at his shows. Gaye also convinced Beverly to have the band's name changed to Maze.
Beverly's onstage attire (all-white casual clothing, including slacks, long-sleeved shirt, and a baseball cap) has become his signature dress style over the years.
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Frankie Beverly Lyrics
Back in Stride There's so much going on it's crazy trouble all around I'll…
Because Of My Heart I′m so lonely, lonely As I could be No one seems to…
Before I Let Go Whoa, whoa, ho You made me happy This you can bet You stood…
Can't Get Over You I know I bought it on myself I owe no blame…
Can't Stop the Love Don't stop don't stop that lovin feelin Don't…
Feel That You're Feelin' I'm in love with you darlene cause you so good…
Golden Time of Day There's a time of the day when the sun is…
Happy Feelin's Happy feelin's in the air touching people everywhere Plenty …
I Wanna Be With You I want to be with you I just want to be…
I Wanna Thank You You are my sunshine you brighten up my life I know…
Joy and Pain Remember when you first found love how you felt so…
Lady of Magic She came along when I was down Through thick and thin…
Love Love is the key to life The thing that makes it…
Love Is the Key Love is the key to life The thing that makes it…
Never Let You Down Here I am take me in your arms Do with me…
Reachin' Down Inside Reachin’ down inside for more When you’re all alone Reachi…
Reason You've given me a reason to love one more time Came…
Running Away If I had my way I tell you what I'd do I'd…
Silky Soul There was a man I knew Who was smooth as smooth…
Southern Girl Southern girl don't you know ya good to me and…
The Morning After After the morning after After the night before When all of t…
Too Many Games Lover's they sometimes get On each others nerves They can re…
We Are One Well, well Mmh Ohh, oh, ooh Mmh, mmh, mmh Ohh Ooh, mh Can't…
While I'm Alone I guess the weekend’s over now and you’ll have to…