A Tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze

I grew up listening to Frankie Beverly & Maze Because our father use to blast it on Sundays, He dropped gems like 'Joy & Pain', 'Before I Let Go', 'Golden Time of Day' and 'Feel That You're Feeling'. Frankie's vocals were always on point and the sentiment stayed In my youthful ears before it went through the ceiling! Then landed in my heart. I recall the Frankie Beverly & Maze 'Live in New Orleans' album cover On our coffee table and my parents preparing to get dressed To attend their concert so I would just hover. I love the lyrics to 'Joy & Pain' 'Where there's a flower There's the sun and the rain, oh but it's wonderful There both one in the same,' because they sincerely resonate within my being. I have placed those words in my autobiography and website because they are so freeing. The legend goes that Howard Beverly named himself 'Frankie' in homage to Frankie Lymon who was his idol. Frankie Beverly immortalized one of his mentors Marvin Gaye In song Frankie was generous with a title. Further strengthening our connection to him even more Because Frankie Beverly was singing about love and not war. Reminding us that 'We Are One' through anthems and Beautiful ballads such as 'I Can't Get Over You'. Songs like 'Southern Girl' brought a warm smile to my face Because I knew the exact sentiment that Frankie was giving grace. A Frankie Beverly & Maze concert was like an experience That you will never forget. In my lifetime I got a chance to attend Their concerts 3 times and I have no regrets. I was bedazzled by songs like 'I Can Tell By The Look In Your Eyes', 'When I'm Alone', 'Back In Stride' and 'Look at California' Because the words and melody flow through the ear drums and land in the cerebral cortex somewhere behind the cornea. Frankie Beverly was perennially trying to tell us that better days are coming, Either through his immaculate vocals or his informative and seductive humming. Frankie Beverly exited our earthly stage this year in September But his legacy lives on and he will be someone that we will always remember.