･ Five Special were a traditional R&B vocal group from Detroit comprising the talents of Greg Finlay Steve Harris Steve Boyd Mike Petillo and Bryan Banks. Banks was the younger brother of Ron Banks of The Dramatics who took the group under his wing in the mid 70’s producing their early singles. The group secured a deal with Elektra Records who were looking to move in to the disco market and along with Ron Banks Wayne Henderson of The Crusaders Elektra’s jazz director Dr. Don Mizell and manager Forrest Hamilton joined the team to contribute to the release of this eponymous debut.
･ BBR presents “Five Special” newly remastered and released in a super-jewel case including liner notes and full credits. This album is a must for all R&B Funk Soul and Disco fans.

1. WHY LEAVE US ALONE
2. IT’S A WONDERFUL DAY
3. DO IT BABY
4. IT’S SUCH A GROOVE PART II - WHATCHA GOT FOR MUSIC!
5. BABY
6. ROCK DANCIN’
7. YOU‘RE SOMETHING SPECIAL
BONUS TRACKS:
8. WHY LEAVE US ALONE (12” SPECIAL DISCO MIX BY RICK GIANATOS)
9. WHY LEAVE US ALONE (INSTRUMENTAL)