Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is the debut album by Bay Area-based R&B group Maze, released in 1977 on Capitol Records.
Reception
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. Their hit from the album, "Happy Feelin's", was included in CBS News's list of the 250 essential American songs of the past 250 years in June 2026, nearly 50 years after its release.
Track listing All tracks written by Frankie Beverly.
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
Weekly charts Chart (1977) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1977) Position US Billboard 200 57 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 16
Singles Year Single Chart positions US USR&B USDance1977 "While I'm Alone" 89 21 —
References
External links Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly -Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly at Discogs