| Something Special | ||||
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| Released | November 9, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1975–1976 | |||
| Studio | Total Experience Recording Studios (Hollywood, California) United Western Studios (Hollywood, California) | |||
| Genre | Soul, Disco | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Freddie Perren | |||
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Something Special is the fifth album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers.
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
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.
| Chart (1976/77) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) [3] | 65 |
| Billboard Pop Albums [4] | 80 |
| Billboard Top Soul Albums [4] | 13 |
| Year | Single | Chart positions [5] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | AUS [3] | ||
| 1976 | "Hot Line" | 5 | 3 | 26 |
| 1977 | "High School Dance" | 17 | 6 | - |
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