| Maze featuring Frankie Beverly | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Pacific Recording Studios, Tacoma, Washington | |||
| Genre | Soul, funk | |||
| Length | 42:40 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Frankie Beverly | |||
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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is the debut album by Bay Area-based R&B group Maze. Released in 1977 on Capitol Records.
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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.
All tracks written by Frankie Beverly.
Weekly charts
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| 1977 | "While I'm Alone" | 89 | 21 | — |
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