The Pointer Sisters
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You want a man with a slow hand --"Slow Hand" (1981) by The Pointer Sisters I just say no --"Fire" (1981) by The Pointer Sisters |
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The Pointer Sisters are an American group known for such hits as "Yes We Can Can" (1973), "Fire" (1977), "Slow Hand" (1981), "I'm So Excited" (1982) "Jump (For My Love)" (1984), "Automatic" (1984) and "Neutron Dance" (1985).
Hailing from Oakland, California they achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Spanning over four decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country and rock.
The group had its origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as 'Pointers, a Pair'. The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita Pointer joined them. They got a record deal with Atlantic Records and released several unsuccessful singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. They then signed with Blue Thumb Records, recorded their debut album, and began seeing more success.
