"Special Needs" is a song by English

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. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, ''

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Music video

The

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for "Special Needs" was filmed in a disused swimming pool in Hackney. It alternates between showing the three band members playing the song and featuring a

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, apparently separated, reminiscing their relationship and making out. The female part in the video was played by Caroline Farrington.

Track listing

; 7" vinyl #"Special Needs" #"English Summer Rain (Freelance Hellraiser Mix)" ; DVD *"Special Needs" (video) *"Making of the Video" *"Special Needs (Album Version)" *"

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(Junior Sanchez Mix)"

Personnel

*Helena Berg – sleeve photography and art direction

References

External links

* * Placebo (band) songs Songs written by Steve Hewitt Songs written by Brian Molko Songs written by Stefan Olsdal 2003 singles 2003 songs Song recordings produced by Jim Abbiss Virgin Records singles {{2000s-rock-song-stub