In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on โGolden Time of Dayโ by Maze (featuring Frankie Beverly).
โShining, canโt you see it shining?โ The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ! Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.ย The records that grace this column are older, but that doesnโt necessarily mean that theyโre ancient โ no fossils ๐ฆด! All genres of music are welcome. In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ (2023), we recollect and reflect on ๐ต โGolden Time Of Dayโ, performed by ๐ Maze (featuring ๐ Frankie Beverly).ย ย
โThereโs a time of the day / When the sun is going down / Thatโs the golden time of day.โ Oh the vibes, the vibes, THE VIBES! ๐ต โGolden Time of Dayโ arrives as the fifth track on ๐ฟ Golden Time of Day, the second studio album by Philly-originating, Bay Area R&B collective, ๐ Maze.ย While the terrific song at hand failed to chart on the pop charts ๐ ๐ข, Golden Time of Day (the album) was certified gold ๐. One of the biggest selling points regarding this Maze gem are the incredible, soulful lead vocals by the one and only, ๐ Frankie Beverly. The man is a whole vibe all by himself!ย ย
Throughout the course of the record, Beverly emphasizes the importance of that golden time of day: โPeople let me tell you / Thereโs a time in your life / When you find who you are / Thatโs the golden time of day.โ Sigh, gorgeous, reflective, and thoughtful songwriting and performance.ย Beyond the singing and songwriting, โGolden Time of Dayโ benefits from slick production work (Beverly writes and produces).ย Throughout its course there are marvelous instrumental ideas, including the robust bass, guitar riffs, organ, keys, and of course, the anchoring drum groove.ย The chill vibes, warmth, and soulfulness of ๐ต โGolden Time of Dayโ are what make it one of gems of the late 1970s.ย ย ย
๐ Maze โข ๐ฟ Golden Time of Day โข ๐ท Capitol โข ๐ 1978ย
Maze, โGolden Time of Dayโ: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 76 (2023) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO viaย Pixabay]