Released as a single in 1981, it is the title track of her first album, and features her brother Ronnie with call and response backing vocals.

"Very Special" has been most notably covered and/or sampled by Big Daddy Kane and Jennifer Lopez, and has been the subject of lawsuits in this regard.

"Very Special" was covered by Big Daddy Kane featuring DJ Spinderella in 1993.

The chorus was performed by vocalists Karen Anderson and Laree Williams.

The song became an American Top 40 hit, becoming Big Daddy Kane's first and only single to crack the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 31.