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.
Happy Feelin
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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Plenty love and everything listen to the people sing
I got myself to remind me of love
My mind and my heart I believe in above
These happy feelin's I'll spread them all over the world
From deep in my soul I wish you
Happy feelin's
Happy feelin's
Happy feelin's
I've seen the light watch them shine down on me
I'm gonna spread my wings
And I'm gonna tell all I see
These happy feelin's I spread them all over the world
From deep in my soul, oh
Spread them all over, spread them all over
Yeah, yeah, happy, happy, happy, happy
Happy feelin's
Happy feelin's
Happy feelin's
I got myself to remind me of love
I got my mind and my heart, yeah
And I believe, I believe, I believe in above
And these happy feelin's (feel that happy feelin')
I'll spread them all over the world
Feel, happy feelin's (feel that happy feelin')
I spread them all over, spread them all over
Feel, happy, happy feelin's (feel that happy feelin')
I spread them all over the world
Tell you about that feelin', yeah yeah
All right, all right (tell you about that feelin')
Tell you about that feelin', yeah, yeah, everyday (tell you about that feelin')
Tell you about that feelin', yeah, yeah, 'bout to feel
Tell you about that feelin', yeah, yeah, oh yeah (feel that happy feelin')
Happy, happy, happy, happy feelin's
Happy feelin's, oh yeah, all right, spread them all over the world
(Happy feelin's)
Happy feelin's
The song "Happy Feelin's" by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is a joyful tune that exudes positive energy and encourages listeners to spread happiness across the world. The lyrics talk about the presence of happy feelings in the air, touching people everywhere with love and everything, while the people sing happily. The singer reminds himself of the power of love and believes in its ability to fill his mind and heart with a sense of delight. He pledges to spread these happy feelings worldwide, from deep in his soul.
The song's message is an essential reminder that spreading positivity and happiness is a simple yet powerful way of making the world a better place. The upbeat tempo and Frankie Beverly's soothing voice in the chorus further drive home the song's message to "spread them all over the world." The singer's narration suggests that happy feelings are not just within ourselves, but it's something that we can give to others to make the world a more joyful place.
In summary, the song "Happy Feelin's" is a call to incorporate joy and happiness into our daily lives and spread it beyond ourselves to make the world a better place. We can do this by starting with ourselves and choosing happiness wherever and whenever possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy feelin's in the air touching people everywhere
There's a contagious positivity that's spreading among people everywhere.
Plenty love and everything listen to the people sing
Love is abundant and everyone is singing about it.
I got myself to remind me of love
I am my own reminder to love myself and others.
My mind and my heart I believe in above
I trust my mind and heart to lead me towards love and happiness.
These happy feelin's I'll spread them all over the world
I want to share this happiness with everyone I can.
From deep in my soul I wish you Happy feelin's
I'm sending this happiness from the depths of my being to you.
I've seen the light watch them shine down on me
I've experienced moments of clarity and happiness that have inspired me.
I'm gonna spread my wings And I'm gonna tell all I see
I'm going to explore the world and share my happiness with those I meet.
Spread them all over, spread them all over
I'm going to share this happiness as far and wide as I can.
Yeah, yeah, happy, happy, happy, happy
I'm overjoyed and want to share my happiness with everyone.
I got myself to remind me of love
Once again, I remind myself to love and spread happiness.
And these happy feelin's (feel that happy feelin') I'll spread them all over the world
I'm going to share this happiness as far and wide as I can, feel it with me!
Tell you about that feelin', yeah yeah
I want to share this feeling with you and everyone I know.
Happy, happy, happy, happy feelin's
This happiness is overwhelming and I can't help but share it.
Happy feelin's, oh yeah, all right, spread them all over the world
I'm feeling great and want to share this positivity with everyone everywhere.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANKIE BEVERLY
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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