Very Special is the debut album by Debra Laws, released in 1981 on Elektra Records.
The album peaked at No. 70 on the Billboard 200 and No. 13 on Billboards Top Black Albums chart. The title track and "Be Yourself" were top 40 hits on Billboards Hot Soul Singles chart.
Track listing
Personnel Debra Laws – lead vocals Gwen Matthews – backing vocals (2, 4, 6–8) Marlena Jeter – backing vocals (2, 4, 6–8) David Lasley – backing vocals (2) Eloise Laws – backing vocals (5) Arnold McCuller – backing vocals (2) Alexandra Brown – backing vocals (7) Stephanie Hayes – backing vocals (7) Nathan East – bass (1–2, 4–5, 7–8) Alex Smith – bass (3) Welton Gite – bass (6) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler – drums (1–2, 5, 7) Darryl Clifton – drums (3) Raymond Pounds – drums (4, 6) Roland Bautista – guitar (except 3) Melvin Robinson – guitar (3) Arthur Adams – guitar (3, 7) Pat Kelley – guitar (5) Bobby Lyle – keyboards (except 3) Michael Robinson – keyboards (3) Larry Dunn – synthesizer (1, 4–6, 8) Ronnie Laws – saxophone (1, 3–4), duet vocals (3) [uncredited] Hubert Laws – flute (4)
Production Producer: Hubert Laws, Ronnie Laws Engineer: Gerry E. Brown Photography: Ron Slenzak
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1981) Peakposition US Billboard 200 70 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 13
Year-end charts Chart (1981) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 26
Singles YearSingleChart Position1981"Very Special"Billboard Hot 10090Billboard Hot Soul Singles11"Be Yourself"Billboard Hot Soul Singles31"Meant for You"Billboard Hot Soul Singles47
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