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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Studio album by Maze
Released	1977
Recorded	1977
Studio	Pacific Recording Studios, Tacoma, Washington
Genre	Soul, funk
Length	42:40
Label	Capitol
Producer	Frankie Beverly
Maze chronology
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (1977) Golden Time of Day (1978)

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is the debut album by Bay Area-based R&B group Maze. Released in 1977 on Capitol Records.

Reception

Professional ratings

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Allmusic

Signed to a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1976, Maze would release their debut album, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in 1977. From that album, Maze would earn a devoted fan base with classic tracks "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone" and "Lady of Magic" ultimately giving them their first gold record.

Track listing

All tracks written by Frankie Beverly.

1. "Time Is on My Side" – 5:19
2. "Happy Feelings" – 7:10
3. "Color Blind" – 3:22
4. "Lady of Magic" – 4:45
5. "While I'm Alone" – 4:35
6. "You" – 8:24
7. "Look at California" – 9:27

Personnel

• Frankie Beverly - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Duane Thomas - lead guitar
• Robin Duhe - bass guitar
• Sam Porter - keyboards
• Joe Provost - drums
• McKinley "Bug" Williams - percussion, vocals
• Ronald "Roame" Lowry - congas, vocals

Charts

Singles

References

1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r12616/review
2. "Maze Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
3. "Maze Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
4. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
5. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
6. "Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

External links

• Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly -Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly at Discogs

• 1977 debut albums
• Maze (band) albums
• Capitol Records albums