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Something Special (George Strait album)

Something Special is the fifth studio album by American country music artist George Strait, released on August 29, 1985, by MCA Records. It is certified platinum by the RIAA. The album produced singles in the track "You're Something Special to Me" (#4 on Hot Country Singles) and "The Chair" (#1 on the same chart). It was the first album for the MCA label to be issued on both LP album and compact disc.[3] "Blue is Not a Word" was previously recorded by Kari Pickett in 1978.

For the Dolly Parton album, see Something Special (Dolly Parton album).

Something Special

August 29, 1985 (1985-08-29)

February 1985

Sound Stage Studios
Nashville, Tennessee

32:49

– lead vocals

George Strait

John Hobbs – keyboards

– acoustic guitar

Richard Bennett

– acoustic guitar

Dean Parks

– electric guitar

Billy Joe Walker Jr.

– electric guitar

Reggie Young

pedal steel guitar

Paul Franklin

– bass guitar

David Hungate

Matt Betton – drums

fiddle

Johnny Gimble

– backing vocals

Curtis "Mr. Harmony" Young