Special Kind of Love

"Special Kind of Love"
Single by Dina Carroll
from the album So Close
Released	1992
Genre	House
Length	3:29
Label	A&M; 1st Avenue; PolyGram;
Songwriter(s)	David Cole; Robert Clivillés;
Producer(s)	Clivillés & Cole
Dina Carroll singles chronology
Music video
	"Special Kind of Love" on YouTube

"Special Kind of Love" is a 1992 song by UK artist Dina Carroll. It was released as the second single from her album, So Close and is written/produced by American record producers, songwriters, and remixers Clivillés 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.

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."[1] Dave Sholin from 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."[2] Lennox Herald called it "classy".[3] Andy Beevers from Music Week stated that it is a "superb upbeat soulful house track".[4] Pop Rescue said that Carroll's vocals "really shine here on this catchy track", adding that "she’s supported by some great warm strings and backing vocalists."[5] James Hamilton from Record Mirror compared it to American singer CeCe Peniston.[6] Phil Shanklin of ReviewsRevues commented that C&C's "brand of uplifting gospelesque house is an excellent match for Dina’s vocals and a great workout for the backing singers."[7] Rupert Howe from Select described the track as "reasonably sprightly".[8] Tim Southwell from Smash Hits stated that it is "superb".[9]

Track listing

12" single, UK (1992)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Special Kind of Love" (Monster Club Mix)
2.	"Special Kind of Love" (Funky Fingers Dub)
3.	"Special Kind of Love" (D'apella)
4.	"Special Kind of Love" (C&C Radio 7")
5.	"Special Kind of Love" (C&C Special Love Club)
6.	"Special Kind of Love" (C&C Special Love Dub)

CD single, UK & Europe (1992)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Special Kind of Love" (Radio Mix)	3:29
2.	"Special Kind of Love" (Monster Club Mix)	6:46
3.	"Special Kind of Love" (C & C Special Love Club)	6:50
4.	"If I Knew You Then"	4:18

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (1992–93)	Peak position
Canada (RPM)	78
Germany (Official German Charts)	60
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10]	36
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11]	26
UK Singles (OCC)[12]	16
UK Music Week Dance Singles[13]	6
US Billboard Hot 100	103

References

"Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 29 May 1993. p. 91. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
Sholin, Dave (21 May 1993). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 50. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
"DINA CARROLL, Special Kind of Love". Lennox Herald. 2 October 1992. page 34. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
"Dance: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. 26 September 1992. p. 10. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
"REVIEW: "SO CLOSE" BY DINA CARROLL (CD, 1993)". Pop Rescue. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
"DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Record Mirror. 3 October 1992. p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
Shanklin, Phil (2 May 2015). "100 Essential Albums- Number 86– So Close – Dina Carroll ( A&M 1993)". ReviewsRevues. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
"Reviews: New Albums". Select. 1 February 1993. p. 69. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
"New Albums". Smash Hits. 20 January 1993. p. 50. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
"Nederlandse Top 40 – Dina Carroll" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
"Dutchcharts.nl – Dina Carroll – Special Kind Of Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
"Dina Carroll: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
"Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 10 October 1992. p. 24. Retrieved 29 September 2020.

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[1] "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 29 May 1993. p. 91. Retrieved 3 February 2020.

[2] Sholin, Dave (21 May 1993). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 50. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

[3] "DINA CARROLL, Special Kind of Love". Lennox Herald. 2 October 1992. page 34. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

[4] "Dance: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. 26 September 1992. p. 10. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

[5] "REVIEW: "SO CLOSE" BY DINA CARROLL (CD, 1993)". Pop Rescue. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2020.

[6] "DJ Directory: Out On Monday" (PDF). Record Mirror. 3 October 1992. p. 5. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

[7] Shanklin, Phil (2 May 2015). "100 Essential Albums- Number 86– So Close – Dina Carroll ( A&M 1993)". ReviewsRevues. Retrieved 14 October 2020.

[8] "Reviews: New Albums". Select. 1 February 1993. p. 69. Retrieved 3 March 2020.

[9] "New Albums". Smash Hits. 20 January 1993. p. 50. Retrieved 6 October 2020.

[sc_Dutch40_Dina_Carroll-10] "Nederlandse Top 40 – Dina Carroll" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 February 2020.

[sc_Dutch100_Dina_Carroll-11] "Dutchcharts.nl – Dina Carroll – Special Kind Of Love" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 3 February 2020.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_Dina_Carroll-12] "Dina Carroll: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2020.

[13] "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 10 October 1992. p. 24. Retrieved 29 September 2020.

Dina Carroll
Studio albums	So Close Only Human
Compilations	The Very Best of Dina Carroll
Singles	"It's Too Late" "Ain't No Man" "Special Kind of Love" "So Close" "This Time" "Express" "Don't Be a Stranger" "The Perfect Year" "Escaping" "Only Human" "Livin' for the Weekend" "One, Two, Three" "Without Love" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" "Someone Like You"