MAZE ft Frankie Beverly - Your Own Kind of Way 1983 Lyrics Included

From the 1983 Album We are One

Biography source wikipedia

The band can be considered as the project of former The Butlers, and later Raw Soul, member Frankie Beverly; being songwriter, record producer, arranger, singer, keyboardist and guitarist.

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.[1]

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.

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. 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.

A tribute album has been to honor the work of MAZE of 40 years of music
It is the first and only album recognizing Beverly and Maze1s nearly 40-year career including 12 albums and 30 hit singles. The 10 songs selected for the CD represent some of Maze and Frankie Beverly1s greatest hits. Featured are a host of Grammy Award winning and nominated gold and platinum-selling artists in R&B and Gospel, including Joe, Kevon Edmonds, Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Mint Condition, Raheem DeVaughn, and the Clark Sisters.

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.

1977 Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
1978 Golden Time of Day
1979 Inspiration
1980 Joy and Pain
1983 We Are One
1985 Can't Stop the Love
1989 Silky Soul
1993 Back to Basics

[juanitadoswell]

Sure gonna miss you, Frankie B. Rest in paradise, and thanks for the music.

[sharondavis]

When a man plays this song for a woman, all her walls come down. She must surrender to his love for her. ❤ ❤ ❤

[jeromejackson]

What a tremendous love Ballard, I remember hearing this song for the very first time as a 25 year old man, on my Song Walkman in the Summer of 1983

[basnight]

I'm so glad they are finally being properly recognized for their brilliantly soulful music.

[Kvngshvy]

The realiest music to your ears cant never go wrong with Maze

[kennywhitfield]

My mom passed away a year ago and I went through her old 💿 and I come across this and I been playing this every since 💔 😢

[yvettejohnson]

I'm still listening and I'm 55 love real music ❤❤✌🏾💯💯✌🏾

[ThaBrooklynHurricane]

Agreed . . . one of the most beautiful songs ever written .

[Hiben]

Hi Frankie, I hope this comment finds you well and in good health. I'm well, Praise God!!

[QueenWade-xx]

When this song is played I experience a feeling of elation the younger generation just don't understand.

[Debbie-jeyd]

Rest in power and heavenly peace Sir Frankie Beverly. Your Soul has forever wrap my heart around this song❤❤❤😢!!

[lisalennon]

This was my mom favorite song. When i listen to this her spirit comes around me. She wants me to be true to myself no matter what. I grew up listening to Maze so im well rounded. I want to thank you mister Beverly because your music has really help with all i been through. My parents and my grandmother pass all in three months. I am a only child so i have never felt that loneliness I felt then. I still made it through. I wanna thank you for being who you are....

[open]

There aren't words for how much I love this man!!! ...and
A Maze ing!!! Ase'

[acquenettawilliams]

My Father passed on Saturday. Everything about Maze will always be between him and I.

[Wanjiru-akuasika]

RIP Frankie! Thank you for the love and the music 🎵🎶

[ladyschatze]

This is my track, I luv this . 🎶PLS UNDERSTAND I MUST BE WHO I AM AND I HOPE THAT YOU WONT LET GO🎶

[yvettewilson]

I LOVE THIS SONG, AND THE WAY HE SINGS IT! SO MOVING, SMOOTH AND SILKY! WHAT A BALLADEER!!!

[denisepeacock]

My own kind of way is all I know....my, my, my love him

[greg]

This my family is the best music of our lives. WE ALL Should recognize. That it just doesn't get any better THIS, than Frankie, and Maze. They are at the pinnacale of our Musical Food Chain. Music for our lives. That if Men listen, they will learn from where they can love a Woman, and Where Women can know where they should be loved from. THE HEART!!!

[jeshun]

Frankie Beverlys voice really shines through In His OWn Kind Of Way, so uplifting, very mesmeric, so spiritual. As you go through the Joys and Pains of daily life allow the sound of Maze to soothe your Soul