"Special Needs" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, Sleeping with Ghosts, on 15 September 2003. It peaked at No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart. Music video The music video 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 couple, 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)" "The Bitter End (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