Frankie beverly and maze party song6/1/2023 Freeman/News4usonline – Songstress Regina Belle opening up for Maze featuring Frankie Beverly at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, Sept. As the group moved into its uptempo swing with the rhythmic Joy and Pain near the end of the show, the whole place was bumping. Then again, the entire musical depository produced by Maze and Beverly has that kind of effect. That moment during the concert was about as powerful a display of connectedness between an audience and a performer as one can find. When Beverly and Maze jumped right in on the unity anthem We Are One, you could see and feel the unison coming from the entire crowd as everyone stood up and collectively held up their hands in solidarity. The atmosphere was both festive and joyous the whole way through, a tone that is heavily reflective of the group’s musical sound. Yes, there was a lot of that going on at the Greek Theatre as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly unleashed a torrent of some of their most memorable songs that had the audience standing, grooving and singing along. There’s something about their music that makes you want to cuddle up to someone and have a great time relishing the moment. I would advise that you do not do that to yourself. If you’re planning to see Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in concert, don’t go by yourself. When I think of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, their music puts me in a chill mood every time I hit my Spotify playlist. There’s no present or coming up groups that can match the tranquil sound and peaceful vibe of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. There is not another group on the planet that brings you the soulful sensation of love songs, community unity and togetherness in their music the way that Maze featuring Frankie Beverly does. But what was given to us was a whole better than a handout sheet and a bootleg CD. Performing an hour and a half concert as they did at the Greek Theatre is simply not enough time to fully appreciate the kind of music that Maze featuring Frankie Beverly brings to you. But when you’re putting out great songs that resonate timelessly like Golden Time of Day, Joy and Pain, We Are One, Can’t Get Over You, Southern Girl, The Morning After, Happy Feelin’s, and Running Away, well there’s not too much more to do to top top those string of hits. Raw Soul became Maze in 1977, and from there they have built a cult following of soul music aficionados and fans worldwide.Īmazingly, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, recorded just eight studio albums, two live albums, and five other compilation albums. Back then the band was known as Raw Soul, which they later changed at the suggestion of legendary crooner Marvin Gaye. ![]() It is a shame given the fact that Beverly started the group back in 1970 in Philadelphia. Freeman/News4usonline – Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in concert at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, Sept. They continued to tour and play live shows to this day.© Dennis J. The group released “Can’t Stop The Love” in the spring of 1985, and in 1989 they signed with Warner Brothers Records. ![]() ![]() In 1980 they released a live album “Live In New Orleans” and continued to sell out show after show. The following three years also saw the release of three consecutively released albums, one for each year. In 1976 the group signed a record contract to Capitol Records and released their first album entitled “Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.” The album contained the widely popular singles “Happy Feelin’s,” “While I’m Alone” and “Lady of Magic.” The album also helped them reach certified gold status as well as a huge fan base. Additionally, Gaye was the one that suggested they change the name of the group from Raw Soul to Maze. Through a chance encounter with singer Marvin Gaye who took them on the road with him on his tour, the group found a huge amount of success. The group went through a few personal changes, and relocated to San Francisco, California in 1971. A few singles were recorded, but unfortunately none of them took off the way they wanted. Formed by songwriter, record producer, singer, keyboardist and guitarist Frankie Beverly initially as Raw Soul in 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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