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38 Special is an American rock band. Formed by vocalist Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band initially had a straight-ahead southern rock sound, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band of his older brother Ronnie. By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues rock, pop rock, and arena rock into their sound, kicking off a string of successful albums and singles.
Among 38 Special’s best-known songs are “Caught Up in You” (1982) and “If I’d Been the One” (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine’s album rock chart, and “Second Chance” (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include “Hold on Loosely” (1981), “Fantasy Girl” (1981), “Back Where You Belong” (1984), and “Somebody Like You” (1986).
After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s— although their 1997 single “Fade to Blue” hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group’s music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film ‘Super Troopers’, with songs such as “Trooper With an Attitude”. They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
Among 38 Special’s best-known songs are “
Caught Up in You” (1982) and “If I’d Been the One” (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine’s album rock chart, and “Second Chance” (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include “Hold on Loosely” (1981), “Fantasy Girl” (1981), “Back Where You Belong” (1984), and “Somebody Like You” (1986).After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s— although their 1997 single “Fade to Blue” hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group’s music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film ‘Super Troopers’, with songs such as “
Trooper With an Attitude”. They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
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Goelian wrote:
that awkward moment when a rapper uses the same name as this brilliant band.
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zepelinho wrote:
\/ idiot with no culture and brain \/
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TaylorGangJetss wrote:
that awkward moment when you download the rapper .38's song and it scrobbles to this page
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plaxevoador_ wrote:
Great band!
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Lomax66 wrote:
So Rockig klingen Die 80 iger !
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guilhermecu wrote:
I love "Hold on Loosely" so much♥
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headgear56 wrote:
Saw them in concert with Ted Nugent in '88.
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David_Francis wrote:
.38 Special sounds like REO Speedwagon in lower key. They're both a couple of good time rockin' bands.
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Menno75 wrote:
1984 U.S. Tour with Golden Earring!
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LBCulver wrote:
You can't have Southern Rock without the south, baby! .38 Special does it up REAL NICE!!!
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NarghaashTC wrote:
Conheçam meu blog: http://southernrockbrasil.blogspot.com/
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special38fan wrote:
they're playing in NJ next saturday, june 11th @ the hidden valley club in Vernon. you can get tickets here: http://www.rockribsandridges.com/tickets.html it should be a pretty legit event
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rok2slayr wrote:
first two albums are southern rock. after than it's 80s garbage.
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Orionica wrote:
southern rock rocks )
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isawarrior wrote:
"Sound Of Your Voice"! <3
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Yoknapatawpha1 wrote:
Homeless Guitar... vastly underrated southern rock anthem!
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guilhermecu wrote:
hold on loosely ♥
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wei_yan124 wrote:
Hell yeah!
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Panecea wrote:
Kick-ass Southern Rock
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LuMagmor wrote:
yeeeeeee *o*
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