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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Beginning with early success in the mid-70's, The Pointer Sisters really hit their stride in the 80's here in the U.S. Second only to the Supremes, they cranked-out hit after hit. "Jump" became their biggest song ever. However, listen to "Fire", "I'm So Excited" and "He's So Shy" to witness their diverse talents. Somewhat over-shadowed by outrageous outfits and mile-high hair, the girls racked up more hits than other so-called "serious" artists of the day. "Automatic" still rocks today. You go, girls!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Although the Pointer Sisters had a couple of brief bursts of success herein the UK, they are second to only the Supremes in the USA in the mostsuccessful girl group battle, thanks to nearly forty entries on the US Popand R&B charts between 1973 and 1991. However, Anita, Bonnie, June andRuth were more than a mere girl group. One of the most eclectic groups onrecord, the Pointers have written and recorded Pop, Funk, TraditionalJazz, Soul and Heavy Rock without ever stepping out of their depth. Theyeven won a grammy for best Country single by a duo or group in 1975 with anumber called Fairytale, written by Anita and Bonnie. That same year theytopped the US R&B chart with another self-penned track called How Long(Betcha Got A Chick On The Side), which served as a template for many oftoday's Rap/R&B hybrids. These tracks are available on the excellent YesWe Can Can: Best of the Blue Thumb years. This CD covers the years1978-1986 when they were reduced to a trio after Bonnie's departure. Theyscored Pop superstardom with producer Richard Perry on his Planet labeland latterly RCA. One listen to it and it's clear why the Pointers werethe leaders of the pack. Their own Soul/Pop combination was unique andhighly commercial. Included here are some of the most memorable hits ofthe 1980's. All of the UK hits are present with additional US hits givinga fuller picture. Nobody did it like the Pointer Sisters.
I’m So Excited (US Pop #9/US R&B #46/UK #11)
Automatic (Pop #5/R&B#2/UK #2)
Slow Hand (Pop #2/R&B #7/UK #10)
Jump (For My Love) (Pop #3/R&B #3/UK #6)
Neutron Dance (Pop #6/R&B #13/UK #33)
Dare Me (Pop #11/R&B #6/UK #17)
Fire (Pop #2/R&B #14/UK #34)
Goldmine (Pop #33/R&B #17/UK #78)
I Need You (Pop #48/R&B #13/UK #25)
Should I Do It? (Pop #13/UK #50)
Everybody Is A Star (UK #61)
American Music (Pop #16/R&B #24)
Baby Come And Get It (Pop #44/R&B #24/UK #76)
He’s So Shy (Pop #3/R&B #10)
If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady (Pop #59/R&B #44)
Happiness (Pop#30/R&B #20)
I’m So Excited (US Pop #9/US R&B #46/UK #11)
Automatic (Pop #5/R&B#2/UK #2)
Slow Hand (Pop #2/R&B #7/UK #10)
Jump (For My Love) (Pop #3/R&B #3/UK #6)
Neutron Dance (Pop #6/R&B #13/UK #33)
Dare Me (Pop #11/R&B #6/UK #17)
Fire (Pop #2/R&B #14/UK #34)
Goldmine (Pop #33/R&B #17/UK #78)
I Need You (Pop #48/R&B #13/UK #25)
Should I Do It? (Pop #13/UK #50)
Everybody Is A Star (UK #61)
American Music (Pop #16/R&B #24)
Baby Come And Get It (Pop #44/R&B #24/UK #76)
He’s So Shy (Pop #3/R&B #10)
If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady (Pop #59/R&B #44)
Happiness (Pop#30/R&B #20)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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For such a cheap price, this collection is rather good. It's probably not what you might call "the Pointer Sisters' definitive collection" because it only covers years 1978-1987 (and as such misses earlier hits) but it encompasses the biggest hits the dames had in that era : Fire (a song given by someone called B. Springsteen), I'm so excited (that must be in the top 10 songs-to-pick-you-up... ever!), Automatic, Jump (hence the title) etc. The dancey sound of some of the tracks is very 1980's and hasn't aged well. Some of the tracks sound a bit like fillers but quality fillers. Far from a rip off, then.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Well pleased.
A swift, trouble-free transaction. Item arrived safely and is as described. It is fine with original tracks, (as far as I can tell). Am very pleased with my purchase. Thank you.
Published 2 months ago by Snappy 07
As good as it gets
For me the Pointers were the best girl group the pop scene ever knew, and this is a selection of great tracks. Read more
Published 8 months ago by James N. Beatson
A real steal.
For the price of a pint of beer/glass of wine,you get this CD,and it really IS a steal at that price.
I was introduced to The Pointer Sisters,by a girl friend. Read more
I was introduced to The Pointer Sisters,by a girl friend. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MOGGS
Jumping Pointer Sisters
I'm very pleased with my purchase of Jump: Best of the Pointer Sisters, for many years I could never justify why I liked the Pointer Sisters for so long and never bought any of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Theresa311
Brings back memories
Features all the hits you'd expect to find plus a few other gems. My only critic would be that it doesn't feature either original extended versions or updated current remixes which... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Michael J. Brown
Still as good as ever
I'd lost my Pointer sisters CD when we moved, great to have it back again, they still sound superb
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by Annie C
Very nice hits etc. compilation
Comprehensive hits and near-misses compilation, with informative liner notes in the CD booklet. Unlike some greatest bits CDs, this BMG release doesn't suffer from... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by not_a_real_folkie
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