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The story of the Mavericks begins in Miami, where a group of musicians drew from rockabilly, country, Latin music, and classic pop to form a sound that stood apart from anything happening in Nashville at the time. The band started performing in the late 1980s and released their first self-produced album, The Mavericks, in 1990. Their early lineup featured Raul Malo on vocals and guitar, Paul Deakin on drums, Robert Reynolds on bass, and Ben Peeler on guitar. Their strong regional following and distinctive musical identity soon attracted the attention of major labels, leading to the band’s signing with MCA Nashville in 1991. That partnership brought national visibility and laid the groundwork for the series of acclaimed albums that followed.
Their major-label debut, From Hell to Paradise, arrived in 1992 and helped introduce the group’s energetic blend of styles to a wider country audience. However, the album’s critical themes limited its exposure on country radio. The turning point came with the release of What a Crying Shame in 1994, which yielded a string of successful singles, including “What a Crying Shame,” “O What a Thrill,” and “There Goes My Heart.” The album reached platinum status in the United States, confirming that the group’s blend of traditional country elements and pop-influenced songwriting had struck a chord with listeners nationwide. This period also established Malo as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary country music, with his vocal range becoming a defining element of the band’s sound.
The momentum continued with Music for All Occasions in 1995, an album that expanded the band’s stylistic reach through elements of vintage pop and lounge influences, followed by Trampoline in 1998. Trampoline produced one of their biggest international hits with “Dance the Night Away,” which became especially successful in the United Kingdom and across Europe. The album underscored the band’s ability to move beyond traditional country frameworks and connect with global audiences. During this period, the Mavericks earned multiple awards, including recognition from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association, further strengthening their position in the industry.
After internal changes and shifts within the music business, the Mavericks disbanded in the early two thousands, with members pursuing separate paths. Raul Malo released several solo albums, applying his voice to a broad range of genres, while Paul Deakin and other members remained active in various musical projects. The band reunited in 2012, signing with the Valory Music Co., and returned with In Time in 2013. The album reaffirmed the group’s unique approach to songwriting and arrangement, and its release was followed by active touring that reintroduced the Mavericks to both longtime fans and new listeners.
The resurgence continued with albums such as Mono in 2015 and Brand New Day in 2017, each project demonstrating the band’s continued drive to experiment while preserving the elements that defined their identity. In 2020, the Mavericks released En Español, their first full album recorded entirely in Spanish, reflecting Malo’s Cuban heritage and demonstrating the band’s willingness to explore new artistic territory. The album received strong critical attention and enabled the group to connect with an expanded international audience.
Beyond their commercial releases, the Mavericks have earned lasting respect because of their commitment to musical authenticity. They have consistently blended multiple genres without abandoning the emotional clarity that shaped their earliest recordings. Their live performances, in particular, have become an essential part of their legacy, showing a level of musicianship and communication that has kept audiences engaged for more than three decades. Their ability to integrate country, Latin rhythms, early rock influences, and orchestral arrangements has positioned them as one of the most stylistically diverse bands to emerge from the Nashville scene.
Complete List Of The Mavericks Songs From A to Z
- A Better Way – The Mavericks – 1990
- A Better Way – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- A Guitar And A Bottle Of Wine – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Ain’t Found Nobody – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- All Get – Trampoline (European Edition) – 1998
- All Get – Trampoline (Japan Edition) – 1998
- All Night Long – Mono – 2015
- All Over Again – In Time – 2013
- All That Heaven Will Allow – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Amsterdam Moon – In Time – 2013
- And We Dance – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Another Lonely Life (Paul’s Song) – The Mavericks – 1990
- As Long as There’s Loving Tonight – In Time – 2013
- Back in Your Arms Again – In Time – 2013
- Because of You – The Mavericks – 2003
- Born to Be Blue – In Time – 2013
- Brand New Day – Brand New Day – 2017
- (Call Me) When You Get to Heaven – In Time – 2013
- By the Time – The Mavericks – 2003
- Children – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Christmas For Me (Is You) – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Christmas Time Is (Coming ‘Round Again) – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Come Unto Me – The Mavericks – 2003
- Cuando Me Enamoro – En Español – 2020
- Damned (If You Do) – Brand New Day – 2017
- Dance in the Moonlight – In Time – 2013
- Dance the Night Away – Trampoline – 1998
- Dolores – Trampoline – 1998
- Dream River – Trampoline – 1998
- Easy as It Seems – Brand New Day – 2017
- Excuse Me (I Think I’ve Got a Heartache) – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Fall Apart – In Time – 2013
- Fascinate Me – Mono – 2015
- Fool #1 – Trampoline – 1998
- Foolish Heart – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- For the Ages – Brand New Day – 2017
- Forever Blue – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Forgive Me – In Time – 2013
- From Hell to Paradise – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Goodnight Waltz – Brand New Day – 2017
- Happy Holiday – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Here Comes the Rain – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Here You Come Again – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Hey Good Lookin’ – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Hey! Merry Christmas! – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- I Don’t Care If You Love Me Anymore – The Mavericks – 1990
- I Don’t Even Know Your Name – Trampoline – 1998
- I Got You – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- I Have Wanted You (For Christmas) – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- I Hope You Want Me Too – Trampoline – 1998
- I’m Not Gonna Cry for You – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- I’m Wondering – The Mavericks – 2003
- I Should Have Been True – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- I Should Know – Trampoline – 1998
- I Think of You – Brand New Day – 2017
- I’ve Got This Feeling – Trampoline – 1998
- If You Only Knew – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- I’ll Give You Back (When You Belong to Me) – The Mavericks – 1990
- In Another’s Arms – In Time – 2013
- In My Dreams – The Mavericks – 2003
- I Will Be Yours – Brand New Day – 2017
- I Wish You Well – Brand New Day – 2017
- It’s Christmas Without You – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Just a Memory – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- Keep Moving On – The Mavericks – 1990
- La Mucara – Trampoline (European Edition) – 1998
- La Mucara – Trampoline (Japan Edition) – 1998
- La Sitiera – En Español – 2020
- Let It Rain (On Me) – Mono – 2015
- Lies – In Time – 2013
- Live Close By (Visit Often) – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Look Around You – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Loving You – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Me Olvidé De Vivir – En Español – 2020
- Me Voy A Pinar Del Río – En Español – 2020
- Melbourne Mambo – Trampoline – 1998
- Missing You – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Moon And Stars – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Mr. Jones – The Mavericks – 1990
- Mr. Jones – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Mujer – En Español – 2020
- My Secret Flame – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- The Name Of The Game – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Neon Blue – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- Nitty Gritty – Mono – 2015
- No Vale La Pena – En Español – 2020
- O What a Thrill – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- One More Christmas – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- One Step Away – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Out the Door – Mono – 2015
- Overnight Success – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Panatella – Trampoline (Japan Edition) – 1998
- Pardon Me – Mono – 2015
- Pensando En Ti – En Español – 2020
- Poder Vivir – En Español – 2020
- Pretend – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- Recuerdos – En Español – 2020
- Ride with Me – Brand New Day – 2017
- Rolling Along – Brand New Day – 2017
- Sabor A Mí – En Español – 2020
- San Jose – The Mavericks – 2003
- Santa Does – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Santa Wants To Take You For A Ride – Hey! Merry Christmas! – 2018
- Save a Prayer – Trampoline – 1998
- She Does – Trampoline (Japan Edition) – 1998
- Shine Your Light – The Mavericks – 2003
- Sombras Nada Más – En Español – 2020
- Somethin’ Stupid – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- Someone Should Tell Her – Trampoline – 1998
- Stories We Could Tell – Mono – 2015
- Strength to Say Goodbye – The Mavericks – 1990
- Summertime (When I’m with You) – Mono – 2015
- Suspiro Azul – En Español – 2020
- Tell Me Why – Trampoline – 1998
- That’s Not My Name – In Time – 2013
- The Air That I Breathe – The Mavericks – 2003
- The End of the Line (Jim Baker) – The Mavericks – 1990
- The End of the Line – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- The Lonely Waltz – The Mavericks – 1990
- The Losing Side of Me – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- The Only Question Is – Mono – 2015
- The Things You Said to Me – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- The Writing on the Wall – Music for All Occasions – 1995
- The Years Will Not Be Kind – Moon and Stars – 2024
- There Goes My Heart – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- This Broken Heart – The Mavericks – 1990
- This Broken Heart – From Hell to Paradise – 1992
- Time Goes By – The Mavericks – 2003
- To Be with You – Trampoline – 1998
- Tomorrow Never Comes – The Mavericks – 1990
- Too Lonely – The Mavericks – 2003
- Turn Yourself Around – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Ven Hacia Mi [Come Unto Me] – In Time – 2013
- (Waiting For) The World to End – Mono – 2015
- Watch Over Me – The Mavericks – 1990
- What a Crying Shame – What a Crying Shame – 1994
- What Am I Supposed to Do – Mono – 2015
- What You Do to Me – Mono – 2015
- Without A Word – Moon and Stars – 2024
- Would You Believe – The Mavericks – 2003
- You’ll Never Know – The Mavericks – 1990
Albums
The Mavericks (1990): 13 songs
From Hell to Paradise (1992): 10 songs
What a Crying Shame (1994): 11 songs
Music for All Occasions (1995): 11 songs
Trampoline (1998): 19 songs
The Mavericks (2003): 11 songs
In Time (2013): 14 songs
Mono (2015): 12 songs
Brand New Day (2017): 10 songs
Hey! Merry Christmas! (2018): 10 songs
En Español (2020): 12 songs
Moon and Stars (2024): 11 songs
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