In A Special Way
Album Summary
In a Special Way was recorded and released in 1983 by the DeBarge family on Motown Records, continuing their rise as one of the decade's premier R&B/pop crossover acts during the height of their commercial success.
Reception
- The album reached #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and #3 on the R&B Albums chart.
- It featured the hit single 'All This Love' which became one of their signature songs and achieved significant radio play.
Significance
- The album exemplified early 1980s R&B sophistication with polished production, showcasing the DeBarge family's tight harmonies and contemporary dance-pop sensibilities.
- Released during Motown's resurgence period, it represented the label's successful efforts to maintain relevance in the synthesizer-driven pop and R&B landscape.
Legacy
- The album helped establish DeBarge as major crossover stars and contributed to their influence on subsequent family R&B groups throughout the 1980s and beyond.
Tracklist
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A1 Be My Lady 4:14
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A2 Stay With Me 3:45
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A3 Time Will Reveal 4:09
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A4 Need Somebody 4:45
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B1 Love Me In A Special Way 4:10
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B2 Queen Of My Heart 3:35
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B3 Baby, Won't Cha Come Quick 4:32
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B4 I Give Up On You 3:40
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B5 A Dream 4:15
Total Runtime: 37:05
Most Popular Members
El DeBarge
Chico DeBarge
James DeBarge
Bobby DeBarge
Bunny DeBarge
Mark DeBarge
Randy DeBarge
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Artist Discography
The DeBarges (1981)
All This Love (1982)
Bad Boys (1987)
Dance All Night (2016)
