{"title":".38 Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eInitially, .38 Special were one of many Southern rock bands in the vein of the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd; in fact, the group was led by Donnie Van Zant, the brother of Skynyrd's leader, Ronnie Van Zant. After releasing a couple of albums of straight-ahead Southern boogie, the band revamped their sound to fall halfway between country-fried blues-rock and driving, arena-ready hard rock. The result was a string of hit albums and singles in the early '80s, highlighted by \"Caught Up in You,\" \"If I'd Been the One,\" \"Back Where You Belong,\" and \"Like No Other Night.\" .38 Special's popularity dipped in the late '80s as MTV-sponsored pop and heavy metal cut into their audience. Though the band had their biggest hit in 1989 with the ballad \"Second Chance,\" it proved to be their last gasp -- they faded away in the early '90s, retiring to the oldies circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonnie Van Zant (vocals) formed the Jacksonville, Florida-based .38 Special in 1974 with Jeff Carlisi (guitar), Don Barnes (guitar, vocals), Ken Lyons (bass), Jack Grondin (drums), and Steve Brookins (drums). Three years later, the band signed with A\u0026amp;M Records and released their eponymous debut. Neither 38 Special nor its follow-up, Special Delivery, received much attention, but the group began to build up a following through their constant touring. Bassist Lyons left before the recording of 1979's Rockin' into the Night, the album that demonstrated a more melodic, driving sound; he was replaced by Larry Junstrom. The album became a moderate hit, but 1981's Wild-Eyed Southern Boys was a genuine hit, going platinum and generating the Top 40 \"Hold On Loosely.\" Special Forces, released in 1982, was even more popular, spawning the Top Ten single \"Caught Up in You.\" Tour de Force (1983) and Strength in Numbers (1986) were both successes, and the band continued to be a popular touring outfit. Barnes and Brookins left in 1987; Barnes was replaced by Danny Chauncey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Strength in Numbers had been popular, it didn't stay on the charts as long as its predecessors. Flashback, the 1987 greatest-hits album, was moderately successful, but the band took precautions to retain its audience by recording the polished Rock \u0026amp; Roll Strategy. Released in 1989, the album slowly became a hit on the strength of \"Second Chance,\" an adult contemporary-oriented ballad that reached the Top Ten. Rock \u0026amp; Roll Strategy became the band's final big hit. Barnes returned to the band in 1991 and the group added drummer Scott Hoffman and keyboardist Bobby Capps. Even with the extensive retooling and the support of a new label, Charisma, 1991's Bone Against Steel failed to gain much attention. .38 Special didn't release another album for six years. In the summer of 1997, they issued a comeback effort titled Resolution on Razor \u0026amp; Tie Records. Live at Sturgis followed on CMC in 1999. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"38-special-special-delivery","title":"SPECIAL DELIVERY","description":"Personnel: Donnie Van Zant (vocals); Jeff Carlisi (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar); Don Barnes (acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Larry Junstrom (bass guitar); Steve Brookins, Jack Grondin (drums); Louise Bethune, Dale Krantz, Carl Hall (background vocals).\nAudio Mixers: Dan Hartman; Dave Still.\nRecording information: The Schoolhouse.\nIllustrator: Neon Park.\nPhotographer: Mark Manauer.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 01\/28\/2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44562401493225,"sku":"8946FH-Y9TI-00","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-Special-SPECIAL-DELIVERY_lxQjy.jpg?v=1758844580"},{"product_id":"38-special-icon","title":"ICON","description":"\"Hold on Loosely\" was such a massive hit for .38 Special that it's easy to forget just how many singles they had on active radio in the '80s. They practically owned the airwaves with the Southern-flavored arena rockers \"Caught Up in You,\" \"Rockin' into the Night,\" \"If I'd Been the One,\" \"Back Where You Belong,\" and \"Like No Other Night.\" Then, there was more airplay when they penned \"Back to Paradise,\" a catchy theme for the Revenge of the Nerds sequel, and segued into adult contemporary in the late '80s with \"Second Chance,\" a tender ballad that went to number one on the Billboard charts. Icon packs all these numbers into a concentrated 12-song greatest-hits package, and stands as one of the band's best compilations, right up there with Flashback: The Best of .38 Special and the 20th Century Masters collection. ~ Jason Lymangrover\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 3\/01\/2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563544178921,"sku":"6UIUHD-DV8N-00","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-Special-ICON_3TI4N_61f9af10-3527-4d2a-8948-e592080b7b10.jpg?v=1759211776"},{"product_id":"38-special-special-forces-orange-colored-vinyl-import","title":"Special Forces [Orange Colored Vinyl] [Import]","description":"\u003cp\u003e Special Forces [Orange Colored Vinyl] [Import] is a Records \u0026amp; LPs from .38 Special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 08\/6\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":".38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44582456066281,"sku":"0VAIS3-845J-00","price":51.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-Special--Special-Forces-Orange-Colored-Vinyl-Import_X7am0_3af67887-7b5a-46f5-85e3-66b16411e0e8.jpg?v=1758844439"},{"product_id":"38-special-collected-180-gram-black-vinyl-gatefold-sleeve-with-liner-notes-and-photos-pvc-protective-sleeve-import-2-lps","title":"Collected [180-Gram Black Vinyl] [Gatefold sleeve with liner notes and photos] [PVC protective sleeve] [Import] (2 Lp's)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollected [180-Gram Black Vinyl] [Gatefold sleeve with liner notes and photos] [PVC protective sleeve] [Import] (2 Lp's) is a Records \u0026amp; LPs from .38 Special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 08\/27\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":".38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44585598484713,"sku":"QP2Y0M-4G15-00","price":51.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-Special-Collected-180-Gram-Black-Vinyl-Gatefold-sleeve-with-liner-notes-and-photos-PVC-protective-sleeve-Import-2-_qUkwN.jpg?v=1759232602"},{"product_id":"38-special-special-forces","title":"SPECIAL FORCES","description":"Personnel: Don Barnes (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Carol Bristow, Lu Moss (vocals, background vocals); Donnie Van Zant (vocals); Jeff Carlisi (guitar, steel guitar); Jimmy Barnes (harp, harmonica); Jim Barnes (harp); Terry Emery (piano, percussion); Steve McRay (keyboards); Steve Brookins, Jack Grondin (drums).\nRecording information: Studio One, Doraville, GA.\nReleased in 1982, Special Forces contains .38 Special's best song in \"Caught Up in You,\" a hook-filled, smoothly sung radio rock gem that gets its energy from the grace and power of its chorus. But the hooks and the well-proportioned rhythms don't stop there. \"You Keep Runnin' Away\" gave the album its second charted single, which peaked at number 38, and the borderline boogie rock dash of \"Rough Housin'\" is among Special Forces' best cuts. Even secondary efforts like \"Chain Lightnin'\" and \"Breakin' Loose\" fit in comfortably with the rest of the tracks, offering up a hearty dose of the group's early Southern rock taste. Wisely, .38 Special kept the musical recipe similar to its last couple of releases, with the only striking difference coming from an even greater ability to design a memorable and punchy lead single. Because Special Forces administers a solid mix of Top 40 polish and pure guitar rock, .38 Special gained a much larger fan base upon its release. ~ Mike DeGagne\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 12\/17\/2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44589792919785,"sku":"L0JYJO-V3MG-00","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-special-special-forces_gtagJ_5a944746-0efc-4c5a-98a7-1d5cd8062370.jpg?v=1758845047"},{"product_id":"38-special-wild-eyed-southern-boys-pink-colored-vinyl-import","title":"Wild Eyed Southern Boys [Pink Colored Vinyl] [Import]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Eyed Southern Boys [Pink Colored Vinyl] [Import] is a Records \u0026amp; LPs from .38 Special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 08\/6\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":".38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44589844267241,"sku":"18FXT3-7G6W-00","price":51.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-Special-Wild-Eyed-Southern-Boys-Pink-Colored-Vinyl-Import_atTHN_a851ddfa-a757-4fa2-9cc2-888ca13aa712.jpg?v=1759383010"},{"product_id":"38-special-special-forces-deluxe-edition-bonus-tracks-booklet-special-edition-remastered-import","title":"Special Forces (Deluxe Edition, Bonus Tracks, Booklet, Special Edition, Remastered) [Import]","description":"Tracks\r\n1 Caught Up in You\r\n2 Back Door Stranger\r\n3 Back on the Track\r\n4 Chain Lightnin'\r\n5 Rough Housin'\r\n6 You Keep Runnin Away\r\n7 Breakin' Loose\r\n8 Take 'Em Out\r\n9 Firestarter\r\n10 Prisoners of Rock 'N' Roll\r\n11 Rough Housin (Live)\r\n12 Wild Eyed Southern Boys (Live)\r\n13 Twentieth Century Fox (Live)\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 09\/22\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":".38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46465908080873,"sku":"XFFJ6P-6XYZ-00","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-special-special-forces-deluxe-edition-bonus-tracks-booklet-special-edition-remastered-import_USYx3.jpg?v=1743243457"},{"product_id":"38-special-wild-eyed-southern-boys-deluxe-edition-bonus-tracks-booklet-special-edition-remastered-import","title":"Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (Deluxe Edition, Bonus Tracks, Booklet, Special Edition, Remastered) [Import]","description":"Tracks\r\n1 Hold on Loosely\r\n2 First Time Around\r\n3 Wild Eyed Southern Boys\r\n4 Back Alley Sally\r\n5 Fantasy Girl\r\n6 Hittin' and Runnin'\r\n7 Honky Tonk Dancer\r\n8 Throw Out the Line\r\n9 Bring It on\r\n10 Turn It on (Live)\r\n11 Stone Cold Believer (Live)\r\n12 Robin Hood (Live)\r\n13 Rockin' Into the Night (Live)\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 09\/22\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":".38 Special","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46466409726185,"sku":"VFP06A-0FT6-00","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/38-special-wild-eyed-southern-boys-deluxe-edition-bonus-tracks-booklet-special-edition-remastered-import_lnLHr.jpg?v=1743243374"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/collections\/image_c198b0e3-e032-4016-9276-d5aada1ea057.jpg?v=1697918704","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/collections\/38-special.oembed","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}