| 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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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 |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report) [3] | 65 |
| Billboard Pop Albums [4] | 80 |
| Billboard Top Soul Albums [4] | 13 |
| Year | Single | Chart positions [5] | ||
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| US | US R&B | AUS [3] | ||
| 1976 | "Hot Line" | 5 | 3 | 26 |
| 1977 | "High School Dance" | 17 | 6 | - |
The Sylvers,, were an American R&B/Soul family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. The Sylvers were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever", and "Hot Line". Prior to becoming the Sylvers, the four eldest members recorded as the Little Angels, appearing on shows such as You Bet Your Life and Make Room for Daddy, and opening for such acts as Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles. During this time, they released two singles: "Santa Claus Parade" b/w "I'll Be a Little Angel" on Warwick Records and "Says You" b/w "Olympia" on Capitol Records.
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