The Philadelphia born Beverly started the group as Raw Soul in 1970. They recorded a couple of singles on the small Gregar label, but without any major hits. But with a few personnel changes, a relocation from Philadelphia to the San Francisco Bay Area in California in 1971, and an introduction to Marvin Gaye, the group became an immediate success. Gaye took the group on the road with him as one of his opening acts, and in 1976 he suggested that they changed their name from Raw Soul to Maze.
Maze signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, and released their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, in 1977. From that album, the hit singles included "Happy Feelin's," "While I'm Alone," and "Lady of Magic"; ultimately giving them their first gold record and earning Maze a devoted fan base. They also had success with the following albums Golden Time of Day (1978), Inspiration (1979) and Joy and Pain (1980).
Their next recording was Live in New Orleans, three quarters of which was recorded at the Saenger Theatre, on November 14–15, 1980. Three of those songs got into the U.S. R&B chart, including "Running Away," "Before I Let Go," and "We Need Love To Live." By that time, the band had both a reputation in America also enjoyed a following in the United Kingdom with promotional support from the British DJ Robbie Vincent. In May 1985, Maze sold out eight nights at the Hammersmith Odeon.
In 1989, they signed with Warner Bros. and released the hit album Silky Soul, plus Back to Basics in 1993, and released the live DVD recording at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1994. The two albums also attained gold disc status.
The group released Can't Stop the Love in March 1985, which featured the group's first number one R&B hit "Back In Stride." The Top 5 follow-up, "Too Many Games," was part of that recording. They had another number one R&B success with "Can't Get Over You."
In October 2004, "Twilight" appeared in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on funk radio station, Bounce FM.
Maze continues to tour around the United States as well as Europe to this day. Every year they are the also the closing act for the Essence Music Festival.
Family
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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Everything is going good
Spreading the feelins that we feel inside
And we're having fun and we live as one
And you know it's true that's why we like to be with you
The ties that bind us together
Nothing can take that away
And you know we can cause we understand
You are family too that's why we love to be with
We are happy cause we're one big family
We are happy cause we're one big family
We are happy cause we're one big family
We are happy cause we're one big family
The lyrics to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly's song, "Family," are about the bond between family members. The singer is on tour with his family, and everything is going well. They are sharing their emotions and having a good time together. The family is close-knit, and they stick together through thick and thin. The singer emphasizes that nothing can break the ties that bind them.
The message behind the song is clear: family is everything. The song speaks to the universal human desire to belong and be part of something bigger than oneself. The family in the song is a metaphor for a community or society that supports and cares for each other. The lyrics emphasize the importance of understanding, love, and unity in building strong relationships.
In summary, "Family" is a jubilant celebration of the love and connection of family. The song's message is universal, and it resonates with everyone who values the bonds of family and community.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm out on the road with my family
I am travelling with the people that are dear to me
Everything is going good
Things are running smoothly
Spreading the feelings that we feel inside
Sharing our emotions with others
And we're having fun and we live as one
We are enjoying our time together and functioning as a unit
And you know it's true that's why we like to be with you
We appreciate your presence because you understand and share our values
The ties that bind us together
The connections that keep us united
Nothing can take that away
No force can break our bond
Stickin together through everything
Remaining united in difficult times
And you know we can cause we understand
We find strength to overcome because we comprehend our connection
You are family too that's why we love to be with
We accept you as part of our group and enjoy your company
We are happy cause we're one big family
We experience joy because we function as one loving entity
We are happy cause we're one big family
We experience joy because we function as one loving entity
We are happy cause we're one big family
We experience joy because we function as one loving entity
We are happy cause we're one big family
We experience joy because we function as one loving entity
Contributed by Kylie J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Glenda Ann Womack
on The Look In Your Eyes
I love Frankie Beverly has music i can relate to over and over again
Glenda Ann Womack
on The Morning After
Love this old school music