The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters were an American vocal group from Oakland, California, consisting of sisters Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June Pointer.

Active from the early 1970s through the 2000s, they achieved crossover success spanning R&B, pop, country, and dance music with hits like "I'm So Excited," "Jump (For My Love)," and "Neutron Dance." Their versatility and energetic performances made them one of the most successful female groups of the 1980s.

Related
  • jumpPropel oneself airborne
  • excitedEagerly anticipating something
  • fireCombustion with flames
  • discoSeventies dance music
  • funkDepression or groove music

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Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G