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Special Kind of Love
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Special Kind of Love
| cover = Dina_Carroll-Special_Kind_of_Love.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Dina Carroll
| album = So Close
| released = 1992
| recorded =
| studio =
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| genre = House
| length = 3:29
| label = *A&M
*1st Avenue
*PolyGram
| writer = *David Cole
*Robert Clivills
| producer = Clivills & Cole
| prev_title = Ain't No Man
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = So Close
| next_year = 1992
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'"Special Kind of Love"' is a 1992 song by British singer Dina Carroll. It was released as the second single from her debut album, 'So Close' (1993), and is written/produced by American record producers, songwriters, and remixers Clivills and Cole. Carroll was approached by them and invited to New York to become the first British artist to work with the producers. The song reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart, number 26 in the Netherlands and number 60 in Germany. A music video was also produced to promote the single.
Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Larry Flick from 'Billboard' described it as a "fun and infectious pop/dance ditty", noting that the cut "bears a slight resemblance to Mariah Carey's hit "Emotions" without sounding like a carbon-copy." He also added that Carroll "struts with the vocal prowess of a diva, while producers David Cole and Robert Clivilles dress her in sunny synths and spine-crawling beats." Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' wrote, "So Close gave American audiences a mere glimpse into the music and talent of Dina Carroll. This track should take her over the top." A reviewer from 'Lennox Herald' viewed it as "classy"."DINA CARROLL, Special Kind of Love". 'Lennox Herald'. 2 October 1992. page 34. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
Andy Beevers from 'Music Week' stated that it is a "superb upbeat soulful house track". James Hamilton from the magazine's 'RM' Dance Update compared it to American singer CeCe Peniston. Pop Rescue said that Carroll's vocals "really shine here on this catchy track", adding that "shes supported by some great warm strings and backing vocalists." Phil Shanklin of ReviewsRevues commented that C&C's "brand of uplifting gospelesque house is an excellent match for Dinas vocals and a great workout for the backing singers." Rupert Howe from 'Select' described the track as "reasonably sprightly". Tim Southwell from 'Smash Hits' wrote that it is "superb".
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Category:Dina Carroll songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:1992 songs
Category:A&M Records singles
Category:First Avenue Records singles
Category:British house music songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Robert Clivills
Category:Songs written by David Cole (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Robert Clivills
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