Something Special is the fifth album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers.
Reception
Released in November, 1976, this was the family's second album for Capitol Records, 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 "High School Dance" 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, 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) "High School Dance" (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 – bass guitar Leon Sylvers III – bass guitar, writer Scott Edwards – bass guitar James Gadson – drums Mike Brown – drums Robert Bowles – guitar Frank Wire – guitar Ricky Sylvers – guitar, writer Greg Bryant – keyboards John Barnes – keyboards Sylvester Rivers – 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 Chart (1976–1977) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)65 Billboard Pop Albums80 Billboard Top Soul Albums13
Singles Year Single Chart positions US USR&B AUS1976 "Hot Line" 5 3 261977 "High School Dance" 17 6 -
References
External links The Sylvers – Something Special at Discogs