Band
The Mavericks

Fusing traditional country with traditional rock & roll, the Mavericks became one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early '90s. Led by singer/songwriter Raul Malo (born August 7, 1965, Miami, FL), the band was formed in Florida in the late '80s. Malo had previously played in several different bands while he was in high school, as did bassist Robert Reynolds (born Robert Earl Reynolds, April 30, 1962, Kansa ... s City, MO). The pair met at school and discovered they had similar musical tastes -- they both enjoyed the music of Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash -- and decided to form a band. Reynolds persuaded his best friend, Paul Deakin (born Paul Wylie Deakin, September 2, 1959, Miami, FL) -- who had been a drummer in progressive rock bands before and had done some session work -- to join the fledgling country band. Taking the name the Mavericks, the band began playing rock clubs around the Miami area and built up a solid local following. The group chose to play rock clubs because the country bars only wanted to book bands that played covers and the Mavericks preferred to concentrate on original material. In the fall of 1990, the band released an eponymous independent album. The record worked its way onto play lists across Florida and made its way to Nashville, where it gained the attention of nearly every major record label. In May of 1991, the group went to Nashville to play a showcase gig. Scouts from all of the town's major labels were in attendance, but the band decided to sign with MCA Records. Later that year, the Mavericks set about recording their first major-label album; before the sessions began, they added lead guitarist David Lee Holt, who had previously played with Joe Ely, Rosie Flores, and Carlene Carter. Titled From Hell to Paradise, the record primarily consisted of Malo's original songs and was released in 1992. Although it was critically acclaimed, the album wasn't a commercial success; only a cover of Hank Williams' standard "Hey Good Lookin'" made the charts and that peaked at number 74. the Mavericks' commercial fortunes turned around with their second major-label album, What a Crying Shame. Produced by Don Cook (Brooks & Dunn, Mark Collie), the album was more streamlined and focused. It became a hit upon its release early in 1994, with the title track becoming a Top 40 hit. Shortly after the release of What a Crying Shame, the group replaced Holt with Nick Kane (born Nicholas James Kane, August 21, 1954, Jerusalem, GA). Throughout 1994, the band racked up Top 40 hit singles. "O What a Thrill" went to number 18 in the summer, with "There Goes My Heart" reaching number 20 in the fall. By the spring of 1995, What a Crying Shame had gone platinum. During the first half of 1995, the Mavericks recorded their fourth album, Music for All Occasions, which appeared in the fall of the year. Like its predecessor, it was critically acclaimed and a commercial success. By the spring of 1996, the album had gone gold. Trampoline followed in 1998; easily the group's most musically ambitious set to date, Trampoline's blend of pop and Latin textures didn't connect with the mainstream country audience in the United States, though the album (and it's first single, "Dance The Night Away") proved to be a major success in the United Kingdom. the Mavericks soon found themselves at loggerheads with their record company, and they parted ways with MCA. The group went on hiatus for several years, with Malo releasing a solo album in 2001 and recording with the Latino supergroup Los Super Seven, while Robert Reynolds played on sessions with the group Swag. In 2003, the group re-assembled -- with guitarist Eddie Perez replacing Nick Kane -- and recorded a self-titled set for Sanctuary Records. The album failed to chart, and the band split up shortly thereafter. Sanctuary cashed in with a live album and DVD, recorded in Austin, TX on the album's promotional tour, and released in the fall of 2004. The members went their own way, most of them continuing to perform in various music projects. Raul Malo continued his successful solo career, recording five more albums. the Mavericks eventually reunited in 2011, charting with the digital EP “Suited Up and Ready” and the single “Born To Be Blue”. Their seventh full-length studio album, In Time, followed in February 2013 via Valory Music. See more [+]

All You Do Is Bring Me Down |||||

I can't sleep a wink anymore Ever since you first walked out...

Dance The Night Away |||||

Here comes my happiness again Right back to where it should ...

Here Comes The Rain |||||

Your love's a heartache That's torn me apart You've watched ...

Here Comes my Baby |||||

He's walk'in along that lonely mile And every time I do I ke...

Crying Shame |||||

{First Verse} Wasn't I Good To You And If I Ever Hurt You ...

Foolish Heart |||||

CHORUS Foolish heart, you made me weep Foolish heart, I'm yo...

To Be With You |||||

A shoulder to cry on Someone to lean on Someone to take you ...

This Broken Heart |||||

INTRO This broken heart will never love again Because I don'...

Oh What A Thrill |||||

Oh Girl, any moment, I may, kiss your lips Oh its , been a w...

The Air That I Breathe |||||

(verse 1) If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't th...

Losing Side Of Me |||||

{E}I wondered if you knew where I had B7}been I was trying t...

Pizziricco |||||

THE SUN IS ALWAYS SHINING WHEREVER YOU GO AND THERE'S AN ANG...

Back In My Arms Again |||||

Once I said I'd never want your love again You showed up ton...

Back In Your Arms Again |||||

Once I said I never want your love again You showed up tonig...

There Goes My Heart |||||

There goes my heart, breakin' in two There go my eyes crying...

Born To Be Blue |||||

If Someone Were To Read My History They Would Know Why It's ...

Children |||||

A child who was raised by an unworthy hand, Has less of a ch...

Come Unto Me |||||

If your world has only done you wrong And all you find yours...

Things I Can Not Change |||||

Leaves fall in the cool October air Days grow short and I c...

Dream River |||||

Floating down a dream river with the moon and stars above. ...

I Can Read the Writing on the Wall |||||

I know there's someone there beside you I can tell when my t...

Think Of Me When You're Lonely |||||

THINK OF ME WHEN YOU'RE LONELY THINK OF ME WHEN YOU'RE BLUE ...

My Secret Flame |||||

Verse- You'll never know, I'll never tell I've learned to h...

Fool Number One |||||

But only for you My love Still so in love And you make bel...

Aint Found Nobody |||||

I loved you then I love you still I miss you darling I alway...

All Over Again |||||

Here you are, back again As beautiful as you have ever been ...

In Anothers Arms |||||

All was well, but once again Right went wrong, no one knows...

Fall Apart |||||

The story of you and I has beautiful memories Til lonesome a...

Recuerdos |||||

Ya va cayendo la noche Con ella llega la soledad En este mo...

I Don't Care If You Love Me Anymore |||||

Well I worked all night and day to try and please you To buy...

Let It Rain |||||

Wherever this old road ends up winding through May it take m...

Someone Should Tell Her |||||

Someone should tell her How much I love her Before she goes ...

Summertime When I'm With You |||||

Summertime, It may be my favorite time Better than any other...

No Vale La Pena |||||

No vale la pena Lo que tú me quieres Porque es muy po...

Something Stupid |||||

I know I stand in line until you think you have the time To ...

I Just Want To Dance With You |||||

I don't want to be the kind to hesitates Be too shy, wait to...

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