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.
Feel That You're Feelin'
Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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And I feel that you need me it's so plain to see
When I'm chained in my self pity
Your tenderness sets me free and I
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Get it up get it up get it up get it up
You just do everything like nobody else
And I need you need you beside me
I wanna give you myself
If I hurt you and you feel bad
Your lovin ways makes me sad and I
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin you
We have each other In so many ways
We'll have each other from now on
I keep feelin you I keep feelin you
Every single day baby I keep feelin you
The lyrics to Frankie Beverly's song "Feel That You're Feelin'" are about the singer's love for his partner. He expresses how good she is to him and how he can feel that she needs him. When he is feeling down and trapped in self-pity, her tenderness sets him free. He wants to give himself to her and be there for her like she is for him. Even when he hurts her, her loving ways make him feel sad and want to be better for her. The chorus repeats the idea that he feels that she is feeling the same emotions that he is.
The song is a beautiful representation of the power of love and how it can lift people up when they are feeling low. It shows how important it is to have someone who supports and loves you unconditionally. The lyrics also illustrate how love is a two-way street and how partners can feel each other's emotions and have each other's backs.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love with you Darlene cause you so good to me
I love you Darlene because you treat me so well
And I feel that you need me it's so plain to see
I can tell that you need me and it's obvious
When I'm chained in my self pity
When I'm feeling sorry for myself
Your tenderness sets me free and I
Your loving care frees me from my negative thoughts and feelings
Feel that your feelin what I get to feelin
I sense that you feel the same way I do
For you ooh baby ooh baby
I feel this way for you, my dear
Get it up get it up get it up get it up
I am filled with emotion and passion
You just do everything like nobody else
You do everything in a way that is unique and special
And I need you need you beside me
I really need you to be with me
I wanna give you myself
I want to give you all of me
If I hurt you and you feel bad
If I ever hurt you and make you feel bad
Your lovin ways makes me sad and I
Your loving ways make me feel bad and guilty
We have each other In so many ways
We have each other in many different ways
We'll have each other from now on
We will have each other forever
I keep feelin you I keep feelin you
I keep feeling you, your love and presence
Every single day baby I keep feelin you
Every day, I keep feeling your love and affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANKIE BEVERLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charles Goldsmith
I love playing this song when I'm having a family reunion with my family down south and up north... 💪🏿❤❤❤💯💯💯👑🍻🍻🍻🥃👑🍾
WSL 4 LIFE, STERLING SR.
YOU MUST HAVE FAM HERE IN PHILLY.
Nichole Royster
One of my favorite groups of all time.. Everytime I listen to FBM, the music sounds so fresh. His words are so defining that makes me want to keep listening...
Fordrias Production and Performing Arts Team
The live version of this song is everything!!! Still playing Summer 2022
Johnny Lane
Oh yeah you bet. Anything live like this is beautiful.
Trina F.
One of my favorite Maze jams. Wish there was an extended version. Can't get enough of this song.
Anthony Wilson
The live in la version is better. Ijs
demetrius hill
Live in New Orleans is long
Moustafa Ziani
@Anthony Wilson i agree with you the live version is so powerful !
MeKaRa Cultured Clark
Trina F. I can dig it!!💜💜💜💜