Who is the original artist of My Maria?

B. W. Stevenson
“My Maria” is a song co-written by B. W. Stevenson and Daniel Moore. Stevenson released “My Maria” as a single in August 1973, and the song became a Top 10 hit, peaking at number 9 on the US pop chart….My Maria.

“My Maria”
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) B. W. Stevenson Daniel Moore
Producer(s) David Kershenbaum

Did B.W. Stevenson write Shambala?

In February 1973, Stevenson released the song “Shambala,” which was written by the composer Daniel Moore. Two weeks later, Three Dog Night released their version of the song, which became the much bigger hit, charting at US #3 while Stevenson’s version stalled at #66.

Where is B.W. Stevenson now?

Stevenson died following heart valve surgery after developing a staph infection at the age of 38. Since his death, Poor David’s Pub in Dallas has held an annual songwriting competition in his memory.

Where is BW Stevenson from?

Dallas, TXB. W. Stevenson / Place of birth

What movie is My Maria in?

This is a great song. That’s a scene in the 1998 movie “The Slums of Beverly Hills,” and the song is Three Dog Night’s recording of “Shambala.” The Los Angeles-based rock band released “Shambala” in May 1973, and it was on the top 40 for that entire summer. For Oak Cliff native B.W. Stevenson, that was a problem.

What Shamballa means?

Source of happiness
In Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala (Tibetan: bde byung, pron. ‘De-jung’) meaning “Source of happiness,” is a mythical kingdom or hidden place somewhere beyond the snowpeaks of the Himalayas.

What does Shamballa mean in Doctor Strange?

The Doctor Strange comic books pull from that ancient mythology, and Shamballa is the land from which our elaborately facial-haired hero’s Tibetan mentor, the Ancient One (played by Tilda Swinton in the film) hails.

How old is BW Stevenson?

38 years (1949–1988)B. W. Stevenson / Age at death

Is BW Stevenson dead?

April 28, 1988B. W. Stevenson / Date of death