''Something Special'' is the fifth album by the

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-based R&B group

the Sylvers The Sylvers were an American R&B family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. They were active during the 1970s, recording the singles "Fool's Paradise", " Boogie Fever", and " Hot Line". Prior to becoming the Sylvers, the four eldes ...

Reception

Released in November, 1976, this was the family's second album for

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, and their fifth album overall. Produced by Freddie Perren, "Something Special" would be the last album in which the Sylvers would team with the veteran producer. Two singles were released from this set: " Hot Line" peaked at #5, and "

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" peaked at #17.

Track listing

* All songs written by Freddie Perren and Kenneth St. Lewis, except where noted.The Sylvers - Something Special (LP liner notes). Capitol Records. ST-11580 #" Hot Line" (4:32) #"Got to Have You (For My Very Own)" (

Leon Sylvers III Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in Black mus ...

, Ricky Sylvers) (4:16) #"Now I Want You" (2:46) #"Ain't No Doubt About It" (3:55) #"Shake 'Um Up" (2:59) #"Mista Guitar Man" (5:00) #"Lovin' You Is Like Lovin' the Wind" (3:12) #"

" ( Edmund Sylvers, James Sylvers, Leon Sylvers III, Ricky Sylvers) (3:49) #"That's What Love Is Made Of" (Leon Sylvers III) (3:19) #"Disco Showdown" (Leon Sylvers III, James Sylvers) (2:53)

Personnel

*Freddie Perren – producer, writer *Larkin Arnold – executive producer *Kenneth St. Lewis – writer *

Chuck Rainey Charles Walter Rainey III (born June 17, 1940) is an American bass guitarist who has performed and recorded with many well-known acts, including Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and Quincy Jones. Rainey is credited for playing bass on more than 1,00 ...

– bass guitar *

– bass guitar, writer *Scott Edwards – bass guitar *

James Gadson James Edward Gadson (born June 17, 1939) is an American drummer and session musician. Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Gadson has since become one of the most-recorded drummers in the history of R&B. He is also a singer and songwriter. ...

– drums *Mike Brown – drums *Robert Bowles – guitar *Frank Wire – guitar *Ricky Sylvers – guitar, writer *Greg Bryant – keyboards *John Barnes – keyboards *

Sylvester Rivers Sylvester Rivers (born October 28, 1953) is an American composer, arranger, pianist and producer, based in Los Angeles, California. A prolific session musician, he has recorded with numerous major artists including Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, ...

– keyboards *Bob Zimitti – percussion *Bradie Speller – percussion *Larry Miles – recording engineer, mixing *George Blair – assistant engineer *George Belle – assistant engineer *Roy Kohara – art direction *Raul Vega – photography

Charts

Singles

References

External links

The Sylvers – Something Special at Discogs
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