38 Special (band)
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- For the Smith & Wesson pistol round, see .38 Special
| .38 Special | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Genre(s) | Arena rock Hard rock Southern rock |
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| Years active | 1975-present | |
| Label(s) | A&M Records | |
| Website | Official site | |
| Members | ||
| Don Barnes Donnie Van Zant Danny Chauncey Larry Junstrom Bobby Capps Gary Moffatt |
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38 Special (also written .38 Special and Thirty-Eight Special) is an American rock band named for the .38 Special pistol. 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 Donnie's older brother Ronnie.
By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues-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. Their other hit singles include "Hold on Loosely" (1981) and "Back Where You Belong" (1984).
The current lineup is comprised of guitarist and lead singer Don Barnes, vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt.
In 2006, .38 Special was voted the 3rd best "Southern Rock Band of All-time" as voted on by the listeners of 105.3FM in Birmingham. (The Fabulous Thunderbirds were #1 followed by Lynyrd Skynyrd)
[edit] Discography
- .38 Special (1977) #148 US
- Special Delivery (1978)
- Wild Eyed & Live (1978)
- Rockin' Into the Night (1980) #57 US
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981) #18 US
- Special Forces (1982) #10 US
- Tour de Force (1983) #22 US
- Strength in Numbers (1986) #17 US
- Flashback: The Best of 38 Special (1987) #35 US
- Rock & Roll Strategy (1988) #61 US
- Bone Against Steel (1991) #170 US
- Resolution (1997)
- Live at Sturgis (1999)
- 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of 38 Special (2000)
- Anthology (2001)
- A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001)
- The Very Best Of The A&M Years (1977-1988) (2003)
- Drivetrain (2004)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | US Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Rockin' Into The Night" | #43 | - | Rockin' Into The Night |
| 1981 | "Hold On Loosely" | #27 | #3 | Wild-Eyed Southern Boys |
| 1981 | "Fantasy Girl" | #52 | #30 | Wild-Eyed Southern Boys |
| 1981 | "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" | - | #35 | Wild-Eyed Southern Boys |
| 1982 | "Caught Up In You" | #10 | #1 | Special Forces |
| 1982 | "You Keep Runnin' Away" | #38 | #7 | Special Forces |
| 1982 | "Chain Lightnin'" | - | #9 | Special Forces |
| 1982 | "Back on the Track" | - | #56 | Special Forces |
| 1983 | "If I'd Been The One" | #19 | #1 | Tour De Force |
| 1983 | "Back Where You Belong" | #20 | - | Tour De Force |
| 1984 | "Teacher, Teacher" | #25 | #4 | Teachers soundtrack |
| 1986 | "Like No Other Night" | #14 | #4 | Strength In Numbers |
| 1986 | "Somebody Like You" | #48 | #6 | Strength In Numbers |
| 1986 | "Heart's on Fire" | - | #30 | Strength In Numbers |
| 1987 | "Back To Paradise" | #41 | #4 | Flashback: Best of 1987 |
| 1988 | "Rock and Roll Strategy" | #67 | #5 | Rock and Roll Strategy |
| 1989 | "Second Chance" | #6 | #2 | Rock and Roll Strategy |
| 1989 | "Comin' Down Tonight" | #67 | - | Rock and Roll Strategy |
| 1989 | "Little Sheba" | - | #15 | Rock and Roll Strategy |
| 1991 | "The Sound Of Your Voice" | #33 | #2 | Bone Against Steel |
| 1991 | "Rebel to Rebel" | - | #30 | Bone Against Steel |
| 1997 | "Fade to Blue" | - | #33 | Resolution |
