Barrier islands are a coastal landform and a type of dune system that are exceptionally flat or lumpy areas of sand which form by wave and tidal action parallel to the mainland coast. They usually occur in chains, consisting of anything from a few islands to more than a dozen.
One of a Kind (Love Affair) is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as Detroit Spinners in the UK). The song was written by Joseph B. Jefferson and produced by Thom Bell.
Dedicated to the One I Love by The Shirelles Songfacts. 1  This was originally recorded by the North Carolina vocal group The 5 Royales in 1958. 2  The 5 Royales guitarist Lowman Pauling wrote this song along with the group's producer, Ralph Bass. 3  The Mamas and The Papas released their version in 1967.