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LP " We Are One " Capitol Records 1983
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credits:
Written-By – Frankie Beverly
notes:
We Are One is a soulful R&B classic by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly,
released in 1983 on the We Are One album. Known for its heartfelt
lyrics and smooth grooves, the track celebrates unity and love in the
face of life’s everyday challenges.
The song opens with introspective lines reflecting on how people
sometimes hurt each other and play “silly, silly games,” yet ultimately
reaffirms that “we are one” — a message of shared humanity and compassion.
Frankie Beverly’s expressive vocals and the band’s rich musical
arrangement helped make this track a beloved favorite among
R&B and soul fans, and it still inspires listeners with its uplifting
message of connection and understanding.
credits:
Art Direction – Roy Kohara
Backing Vocals – McKinley Williams, Roame Lowry
Bass Guitar – Robin Duhe
Drums – Billy Johnson
Keyboards [Lead] – Philip Woo
Lead Guitar – Ron Smith
Organ – Sam Porter
Percussion – Frankie Beverly, McKinley Williams, Roame Lowry
Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Keyboards – Frankie Beverly
Notes
Dr. Harvey Mason appears courtesy of Arista Records
Produced for Amezament Music Co.
Recorded at "The Automatt Recording Studios" - San Francisco.
Mixed at Fantasy Recording Studios, Berkeley, Ca
Mastered at Capitol Recording Studios
Engineer – Leslie Ann Jones (Jug)
Engineer [Assistant] – Ray Pyle
Mastered By – Wally Traugott
Mixed By – David Cole
Mixed By [Assistant] – Mike Herbick
LP " We Are One " Capitol Records 1983
bluesandsoul.info
credits:
Written-By – Frankie Beverly
notes:
We Are One is a soulful R&B classic by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly,
released in 1983 on the We Are One album. Known for its heartfelt
lyrics and smooth grooves, the track celebrates unity and love in the
face of life’s everyday challenges.
The song opens with introspective lines reflecting on how people
sometimes hurt each other and play “silly, silly games,” yet ultimately
reaffirms that “we are one” — a message of shared humanity and compassion.
Frankie Beverly’s expressive vocals and the band’s rich musical
arrangement helped make this track a beloved favorite among
R&B and soul fans, and it still inspires listeners with its uplifting
message of connection and understanding.
credits:
Art Direction – Roy Kohara
Backing Vocals – McKinley Williams, Roame Lowry
Bass Guitar – Robin Duhe
Drums – Billy Johnson
Keyboards [Lead] – Philip Woo
Lead Guitar – Ron Smith
Organ – Sam Porter
Percussion – Frankie Beverly, McKinley Williams, Roame Lowry
Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Keyboards – Frankie Beverly
Notes
Dr. Harvey Mason appears courtesy of Arista Records
Produced for Amezament Music Co.
Recorded at "The Automatt Recording Studios" - San Francisco.
Mixed at Fantasy Recording Studios, Berkeley, Ca
Mastered at Capitol Recording Studios
Engineer – Leslie Ann Jones (Jug)
Engineer [Assistant] – Ray Pyle
Mastered By – Wally Traugott
Mixed By – David Cole
Mixed By [Assistant] – Mike Herbick
