In a Special Way is the third studio album by American R&B group DeBarge, released by Gordy Records in 1983. It was recorded at Kendun Records in Burbank and Westlake Audio in West Hollywood; written and produced by lead vocalist El DeBarge with additional writing by Mark, James and Bunny DeBarge.In a Special Way was certified gold in the United States after the release of the singles"Time Will Reveal" and"Love Me in a Special Way", which hit number one on the Billboard R&B and adult contemporary singles chart. The album is most memorable for not only its singles but album tracks such as"Stay with Me" and"A Dream" - largely due to subsequent sampling in modern hip-hop and R&B tracks. The album has been regarded by some critics as the"classic" in the family group's catalog.