"Back In Stride" is a 1985 single by

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based R&B group

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. As with all of Maze's releases, the vocals were performed by

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, who also wrote and produced the single. The mid-tempo single claimed the number one spot on the soul singles chart, remaining there for two weeks, and reached number 88 on the

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, in early 1985.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Back In Stride 1985 singles Maze (band) songs 1985 songs Songs written by Frankie Beverly Capitol Records singles