Special Lady
Ray, Goodman & Brown
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You must be a special lady (Billy, you sing the first verse) (Come on, Herb, sing, sing it, man) And a very exciting girl (Al, bring that bass out, man) (Hey man, I'll bring it out a little bit more) You gotta be a special lady (Let's get down once more, come on) 'Cause you got me sittin' on top of the world Sittin' on top of the world Somehow I knew it would be you To change my gray skies to blue It was strange when you called my name Ever since that day I haven't been the same, ooh Before I met you, my sun didn't want to shine Then all the warmth suddenly slipped up from behind Pop (Pop) went the reason in my mind You must be a special lady And a very exciting girl (Ooh, so exciting) You gotta be a special lady (What a lady) 'Cause you got me sittin' on top of the world Sittin' on top of the world I was like a song so out of key Then you came and gave my soul a melody For instance, you're pullin' me through I always lost but now I win with you Before I met you, my sun didn't want to shine Then all the warmth suddenly slipped up from behind Pop (Pop) went the reason in my mind You must be a special lady (I got a lady) And a very exciting girl (So exciting, woo) You gotta be a special lady 'Cause you got me sittin' on top of the world Sittin' on top of the world
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Written by: ALBERT GOODMAN, HARRY RAY, LEE WALTER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
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12 facts about this song
Year of Release"Special Lady" by Ray, Goodman & Brown was released in 1979.
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Billboard SuccessThe song achieved notable success on the Billboard charts, soaring to No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 5 on the Pop chart in 1980.
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Original TitleThe group was originally called "The Moments" and they had a number of hits in the 1960s and 70s. Still, "Special Lady" was their first major hit after they changed their name to "Ray, Goodman & Brown."
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Song Duration"Special Lady" is approximately four minutes and fourteen seconds long.
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GenreThe song belongs to the R&B/Soul genre with elements of elegantly orchestrated 70's smooth soul.
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Album"Special Lady" is the lead single from the group's self-titled album – Ray, Goodman & Brown.
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Certified GoldThe song was certified gold for sales of one million units by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 30, 1980.
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Great MembersThe group members were Billy Brown, Al Goodman, and Harry Ray. Brown had a rich baritone voice while Ray was a tenor.
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Style“Special Lady” is noted for its romantic lyrics and harmonizing vocals, hallmarks of "Ray, Goodman & Brown" style.
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InfluenceThe song has been highly influential, and has been sampled, covered, and performed by various artists in the years since its release.
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Beloved BalladIt’s considered a classic R&B ballad, often played on 'Quiet Storm' radio formats.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the members of the group along with Kevin L. Kiley.
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