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The Pointer Sisters is an R&B and pop group of sisters that achieved great success in the 1970s and 1980s. Its single, "Neutron Dance" was prominently featured on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack.
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Fast Facts
- Genres: R&B, pop
- Origin: Oakland, California
- Formed: 1969
- Labels: Atlantic Records, Blue Thumb Records, ABC Records, Planet Records, RCA Records, Motown Records, SBK Records
- Won 3 American Music Awards
- 1985 Grammy Awards for "Jump (for my love)" and "Automatic"
- Had 13 Top 40 albums
- Had four Billboard 100 top 10 singles in a row
- Remaining sisters still actively performing
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Career
The Pointer sisters were first signed to Atlantic Records in 1971, with no success, but was well received by live audiences. After they switched to Blue Thumb Records, they were asked to record a series of instructional videos for children, their most popular was the counting video "Pinball Number Count" on Sesame Street in 1977. While they remained popular with a varying hits, the pinicle of their success would begin with the song "He's So Shy" in 1980, "I'm So Excited" and "Automatic" both in 1984.Their hit single "Automatic" was featured on the video game Vice City.
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Band Members
- Anita Pointer
- Ruth Pointer
- Issa Pointer
- Bonnie Pointer
- June Pointer (died April 11, 2006)
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@CaribouDancer Can't believe I missed the Pointer Sisters tweet. I still know the words and have pictures. Hilarious.
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@rubercinda Im So Excited by The Pointer Sisters on Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/1NLR
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@babyDOLLpretti and I'm excited tooooooo! (For what, I dunno. I just saw you and @GodsGift23 getting excited like the Pointer Sisters) lol
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@CaribouDancer Can't believe I missed the Pointer Sisters tweet. I still know the words and have pictures. Hilarious.
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@rubercinda Im So Excited by The Pointer Sisters on Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/1NLR
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@babyDOLLpretti and I'm excited tooooooo! (For what, I dunno. I just saw you and @GodsGift23 getting excited like the Pointer Sisters) lol
@momentoftru | July 09, 2009 06:01 PM
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Filled with spontaneity, sensuality and fun, these seven video showcases allow the Pointer Sisters - June, Ruth and Anita - to create a special kind of excitement! Join the party as these recording stars bring their record-breaking music to...
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Pointer Sisters - So Excited - $7.99
Filled with spontaneity, sensuality and fun, these seven video showcases allow the Pointer Sisters - June, Ruth and Anita - to create a special kind of excitement! Join the party as these recording stars bring their record-breaking music to...
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@CaribouDancer Can't believe I missed the Pointer Sisters tweet. I still know the words and have pictures. Hilarious.
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@rubercinda Im So Excited by The Pointer Sisters on Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/1NLR
@algarcia | July 09, 2009 07:19 PM -
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@babyDOLLpretti and I'm excited tooooooo! (For what, I dunno. I just saw you and @GodsGift23 getting excited like the Pointer Sisters) lol
@momentoftru | July 09, 2009 06:01 PM
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Pointer Sisters - So Excited - $7.99
Filled with spontaneity, sensuality and fun, these seven video showcases allow the Pointer Sisters - June, Ruth and Anita - to create a special kind of excitement! Join the party as these recording stars bring their record-breaking music to...
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