FINALLY!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand REACTION

[@georgesmith3011]

Let's not forget 'Fire', he's so shy, I'm so excited just to name a few Pointer Sister did. Thanks for the gem guys.

[@georgesmith3011]

Oh I forgot to mention 'Fire' was written by Bruce Springsteen

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@georgesmith3011 Indeed. Fun fact: “Cover Me” was originally written for Donna Summer. Bruce’s manager advised him to save it for himself and offered Donna the song “Protection”.

[@frankcraven1679]

Let's not forget Elmer Fudd's cover. 'I'm dwivin' in your car..Uh-huh-huh-huh-huh. I turn on da wadio. . . .'

[@valerieparton4713]

I love both their and Bruce's version of Fire. So different. Both awesome.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@frankcraven1679 Courtesy of the late, great Robin Williams.

[@deshaunx776]

Sister Anita, who just died 12/31/22, is singing lead here, as well as their biggest pop hit “So Excited”. The late youngest sister June led “Jump for my Love”. Eldest sister Ruth led “Neutron Dance” and a huge Grammy winning hit called “Automatic”. There are TONS of fun facts about these legends: 1. Ruth now tours with her 2 daughters as “The Pointer Sisters”. 2. They had another sister named Bonnie (died 2020) who is on their 70’s work and had a couple of solo hits. 3. They have 2 older brothers who played Major League Baseball!

[@tatertotsRgood]

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear Anita passed away. She was supposed to be on the masked singer with Ruth. She had said, then Anita was sick.

[@deepnation10009]

So Excited is not their biggest hit.

[@themajicman745]

@@deepnation10009 There most loved r&b hit was "Yes You Can Can"

[@eviekelpie1]

Let's not forget their first hit, Fairytale, a country song from 1975

[@eviekelpie1]

@@deepnation10009 I know Fairytale was their first hit. A country song which I love

[@williambanks2223]

This song was also done by country legend Conway Twitty the same year. Both versions charted on their respective music charts.

[@seanellio]

I completely forgot about that. Now I'm getting all growley. :)

[@luanne8458]

Love both versions. But I prefer Conway’s.

[@jimjones843]

Conway's version was released in 1982 and the pointer sisters was released in 1981.

[@bjdefilippo447]

His version always reminds me of my husband. I sure do miss him.

[@leahsunbury9639]

Thank you for mentioning this! I was listening and kept thinking I had heard a country version, but couldn't remember by whom.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you will Love their "So Excited" and "He's So Shy" !!! edit - Anita Pointer on lead vocals. Written by Michael Clark and John Bettis.

[@ckobo84]

Yeah those are my two favorites of theirs. I thought "So Excited" was far and away their most iconic signature song? Not sure why they are going about things in reverse order.

[@surlechapeau]

@@ckobo84 they get reviewed songs on the comments, social media...

[@petercourtien4581]

He’s So Shy is great! Love them!!❤

[@aceblades8679]

Michael Clark never got paid a dime over $5k for writing this song. Bettis wrote the music not the lyrics.

[@rgee3972]

One of the most underrated groups ever. RIP to Anita Pointer who sang lead on this and recently passed away 12/31/22. Fire and I'm So Excited are 2 of many more you ought to check out by the sisters. Glad you really liked this one.

[@bertisjordan1085]

They had so many hits "Fire" (originally written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen) "I'm So Excited" "He's So Shy" and their very first hit "Yes We Can Can" There was actually a fourth sister in the group, June who sang along with Ruth, Anita and Bonnie!

[@cynthiaratermann3286]

Yes We Can Can circa 1940s

[@bertisjordan1085]

@@cynthiaratermann3286, no circa 1973!

[@tomlemery8490]

@@cynthiaratermann3286 It was originally done by ____ Dorsey ( he sang Ya Ya ) in the 60's or 70's.

[@henrikechers9995]

Bruce Springsteen wrote Fire, but Pointer Sisters recorded it first

[@tatertotsRgood]

I love the Pointer Sisters. They are true sisters. There is four of them. Please make sure you listen to more of their music. One of my favorite is Automatic, also Hes so Shy.

[@Misspinny-big-gyal.]

And also " dare me" and "fire"

[@tatertotsRgood]

@@Misspinny-big-gyal. oh yes, fire is one of my favorites. I don’t think I’ve heard Dare. I’ll go listen to it now.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Love “Automatic”. Lots of people think Stevie Wonder sings on that. He does not. Wasn’t that song used as a theme song for Dominique Wilkins back in the day? Or am I wrong?

[@marksheehan8442]

@@Misspinny-big-gyal. Dare Me... Man, I love that song...

[@Misspinny-big-gyal.]

@@tatertotsRgood did you listen?. It's good right?

[@MrSwitzerland1234]

Amber and Jay’s reaction to this song was perfect! RIP Anita Pointer! Thank you for reminding me of this gem!

[@NoAnimalLeftUnfedInc2015]

The Pointer Sisters are so underrated and unsung. They were so versatile with the hits. Missed them all

[@nancysmith8626]

Exactly!

[@genecarden780]

I grew up about 15 minutes from them and have always loved them.

[@CardiacCat]

Anita, Ruth and June. Three beautiful voices. Fun fact! The Pointer Sisters won a Grammy for Country music's best duo or group in 1974, for the song "Fairytale".

[@marksheehan8442]

Fairytale is my all time favorite of theirs.

[@Russ_Keith]

@@marksheehan8442 Along with Black Coffee, the track that followed it on that album.

[@nrsvlda70]

These sisters were everywhere in the 70s into the 80s; amazing vocals and harmonies. Thanks for your reaction/comments! Great memories for us ‘oldies’!

[@trjbrew]

I think you guys would love "Automatic," "He's so Shy," and "Fire."

[@TheAcarch2]

They are sooo going to like those songs. Especially the first two.

[@DavidThomas-vj3eu]

I was a Heavy Metal teenager in 80s and love The Pointer Sisters.

[@DavidDrouant]

good music is good music

[@tonyfontinel272]

Same for me.

[@sondraj816]

I love the Pointer Sisters. They are the most versatile girl group of all time.

[@kenpaden]

YES 100% agree!!

[@nancysmith8626]

Yes!

[@tomlemery8490]

Absolutely Sondra J. they were. They were on the Carol Burnett Show. They sang 30's or 40's music with beautiful harmony.

[@sondraj816]

@@tomlemery8490 yes they sang everything. Pop, R&B, country, jazz, and rock. It was all quality work. I really don't know of any other group that comes close.

[@antwaun9763]

The Sisters won a Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Country Vocal Performance for "Fairytale" and were the first black group to appear at the Grand Ole Opry

[@debrabeck9630]

I absolutely loved Fairy Tale! They were fabulous and so versatile.

[@jimmydaves]

Please don't forget about Jody Whatley! She was on fire in the late 80's and had several hits and then became totally forgotten. Jody started out with the band "Shalamar" and they had some hits - mainly "Dead Giveaway", "Make That Move" and "2nd Time Around" were huge. Then Jody left the group and went solo and actually received the award for "Best New Artist" at the Grammys. Jody had some really Huge hits on her own.

[@gkiferonhs]

Their rendition of Steam Heat is wonderful ( the girls would also love it). It's a lot of fun.

[@timkvenland1885]

"Jump" is their best hit in my opinion

[@michellecasey5752]

It seems like groups that had been together for years before they found fame really emerged in the ‘80’s. The Pointer Sisters were already grandmas by the time they hit it big with Slow Hands, I’m So Excited and the Neutron Dance.

[@ivarwinter3049]

Lead vocals for this was the baby girl Bonnie Pointer who sadly was the first to leave us in her late 40s to cancer

[@lauratartanella2210]

Yes We Can Can by PointerSisters VIDEO..LIVE!!!

[@terrellinc22]

Respect on their names World. Their contributions was a cornerstone for many Female groups that are part of the music lexicon. "Dare me" "Neutron Dance" I'm so excited" "Fire" Shoot I even like the song they did with Bruce Willis.

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

No I don't think they look like Bruce Willis. Maybe the middle sister a little bit in the jaw, but that's it.

[@1972mrgray]

I had third row floor seats to a Pointer Sisters concert at the height of their popularity and they were one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. So fun!

[@marieneu264]

I graduated in 2000 from high school, but this song came on when we were working on the yearbook one day, and our journalism teacher yelled “no baby making music” and laughed and quickly changed the channel. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Whitebrowpriest]

You two should react to their song, "Automatic", it features the other sister (Ruth) in the lead vocals, and she has a sort of baritone-ish voice. It's quite different. This song shows again how great they harmonize together also. Anita Pointer, who sings the lead in this song, passed away in 2022, sadly. And also the third sister, June, had passed away earlier in 2006. Ruth is the only one still alive, she's 76 years old now, I believe.

[@janerubel961]

So glad you found the Pointer Sisters again! My favorite song by them will always be ‘Yes We Can Can’ - such fantastic female R&B!!!

[@lauratartanella2210]

Live Video!

[@lauratartanella2210]

Do the Video..LIVE!

[@kitcatsaunders]

What a great song, Conway Twitty did a great cover if this Song as well, worth a reaction to. Good vibes love and smiles 😊❤

[@tuddley]

Yeah with his soft sensual raspy voice!!

[@AL13NM]

Love this song and their hit HE'S SO SHY is amazing too!

[@godcandy108]

Such gentle vocals, but so powerful.

[@HulaKatz]

Love it, He's so shy is another great one!

[@DanishTina]

Aaron Pointer, one of their brothers, played in the major leagues for the Houston Colt . 45s/Astros in 1963 and again in 1966-1967. After his baseball career, he was a National Football League official.

[@DanishTina]

Love their song ‘Jump’ (for my love), plus ‘Fire’ is another one of their greats. ❤

[@stevehamilton8824]

The Pointer Sisters really had some great songs. People mentioned them below so keep digging down into this rabbit hole.

[@salbro5985]

"He's So Shy" is my guilty pleasure Pointer Sisters song.

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

R.I.P Anita Pointer xxx

[@statnerd9263]

great song - I also definitely recommend "He's So Shy" and "Fire." In addition, I recommend "I'm So Excited" and "Automatic."

[@darrellfxdwg]

Listen to Anita Pointer and Earl Thomas Conley 'too many times '. It was a big country hit and they sounded incredible together.

[@wendywoodruff2871]

OMG this song and a packed dance floor. Your arms up around his neck. Sway of bodies. And those slow hands that show how much he appreciates what is going on. Oh yeah. 🥰🔥

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Pointer Sisters

[@scottallen3698]

My favorite song by the pointer sisters is Fire 🔥 a song written by Bruce Springsteen!!! And it's FIRE!!! Also listen to Automatic...good dance toon.too. you two will also love IM SO EXCITED

[@TheBlackWriter]

The Pointer Sisters are amazing vocalists that have those harmonies that come from family familiarity.

[@denniss5275]

QUEENS...love them...the didnt need to dominate...they were just ever present....so many great hits!

[@andreaschmall5560]

It's "Slow Hand" (singular). The Pointer Sisters were fabulously talented and popular in the day. Saw them in a club in Atlantic City and they were even better live.

[@jamesstarks3676]

The 70's and 80's were a golden era for familial groups, with groups like The Jackson 5, The Osmonds, The Pointer Sisters and Sister Sledge. Groups of talented kids ushered other groups into the 80's like DeBarge and Five Star out of the U.K.

[@vh1984ful]

Automatic next, please! It has 80's vibeage all over it, you will be transported back to 1984.

[@CinWin516]

I just knew this song would tap right into your natural vibe with each other. 🥰

[@granthosier8518]

Steam Heat is a fun song from their early years with all 4 sisters. I actually had the pleasure of being a part of a group of college buddies that decided to put on a concert. We rented an old vaudeville theater that had been converted to a movie theater in the 1930's. The Pointer Sisters were the first concert that we produced. The warmup band was a 50's retro band, Butch Whacks and The Glasspacks. We did a second concert with Boz Scaggs and Pablo Cruize. The sisters were real sweethearts.

[@DonnerParty-gd3wn]

This was “our song” when my husband and I started dating. Always brings a smile to my face. He has gone now to heaven above so this song is very special to me. We had over 34 years. Thank you so much for playing. Brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart ♥️. Love your channel.

[@a7xSkateboarding]

Had to like your comment to remind you of this song yet again. Have a wonderful day!

[@wizdm]

More Pointer Sisters, He’s so shy, Automatic, I’m so excited, Jump.

[@atuuschaaw]

Yes! ♥ Y'all need to give The Staple Singers another listen. Y'all reacted to them singing with The Band doing the song The Weight. Perhaps do "I'll Take You There" or "If You're Ready Come Go With Me". ♥

[@surlechapeau]

"I'll Take You There" is so good!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I’ll Take You There definitely

[@thomasgill2358]

Saw them in the early 80's when we lived in Arkansas. They were awesome.

[@someoneunknown1933]

Freedom by the pointer sisters……..an absolutely perfect song, their very best. You guys are awesome!

[@carolgordon4785]

Versatile style..is easy with quality voices these ladies possess.. They have an eclectic extensive song book...Saw them live at Flamingo..Blew the audience away...🎶

[@debrabeck9630]

I love this song! The Pointer Sisters were fabulous and so versatile. Several people have recommended Fairytale by them. A different song by them, and they won a Grammy for it.

[@annahanguiano8931]

OMG these ladies had so many hits in the 80's ❤️. So glad you're getting into more of these talented women

[@curtjarrell9710]

These talented sisters had hits in many styles of music. Some of my favorites include. "Salt Peanuts," "Steam Heat," "Betcha Got a Chick on the Side (How Long)." "Yes We Can Can." and "Fairy Tale," which won them a Grammy Award for Best Country Song. They were the first African American female vocalists to appear on the Grand Ole Opry. They were fabulous!

[@corinaperez226]

I loved these ladies back in the day. Awesome group.

[@KarenMcGehee]

FIRE is another fabulous one from the Pointer Sisters! Love their sound!

[@andreasoice5905]

I remember being about 7 and getting Kenny Roger singing Lady then this song next on the radio. The 80s were great. Love the Pointer Sisters. 💖

[@wittynamehere_]

My very first big concert was The Pointer Sisters. I was really young, but I remember having a good time.

[@jamesd5118]

If you want to hear the Pointer Sisters as a quartet, try the opening medley on their second album, That's A Plenty. "Banging On The Pipes/Steam Heat/Salt Peanuts". You'll have a blast.

[@SusanJohnston]

They are fun! And great sibling harmonies!❤❤ slow hand…. Good

[@tomlemery8490]

Two songs to check out is "Fire," and "Yes We Can."

[@tomlemery8490]

Another one that might be hard to find is "Betcha Got A Chick On The Side."

[@dansomman1896]

I loved these ladies such powerful natural voices and they can sang!!!!!

[@1dognight166]

This stayed at the top of the charts for awhile. Also, this was about the time they changed their sound to more rock and roll, pop from soul,r&b .

[@joycewalbert1413]

Yes they were the BEST!!! I played their songs in our basement almost every day! Their music was GOOD!!!!!!!! Always put me in a mood... a lovIng mood- a hopeful mood.

[@tonyfontinel272]

As a former club DJ, "I'm So Excited" never failed to fill the dance floor.

[@Earcandy73]

I love this song! It also became a country hit!

[@markgarrett2968]

they def were a fantastic group!. great voices,great harmony

[@cynthiaratermann3286]

I recommend their first big hit, from 1973 approx, they started with a 1940's jazz with Yes We Can Can. They even dressed as if in the 1940's. My favorite.

[@mjy34222]

My baby daughter used to walk around the house singing " don't say a word cause I've heard what your mommy is saying to mine.".

[@anthonybohannon1605]

"Automatic" and "He's so shy" pointer sisters

[@ryanfeit1420]

I recommend listening to "Automatic" which was released in 1984 and is one of their best songs and a great song to dance to. The video is awesome and a lot of fun too. I love these three amazing ladies!!!!!!!!!

[@donnalawrence4666]

You have got to do I’m so Excited. It’s fire as well!!

[@rodb9275]

My all time favorite Pointer Sisters song is "Automatic". Very special song to me as a teenager. I'd love to see you react to it.

[@BillGraper]

This song is 🔥! Speaking of 🔥, you should check out their song called "🔥"! It's 🔥! I especially love the bridge! It's one of those quick bridges that comes out of nowhere, and sounds like a completely different song.

[@surlechapeau]

Will they believe it was written by Bruce Springsteen? Maybe we'll get some more Bruce after that.

[@kantadsvendsgaard488]

The Pointer Sisters are one of my favorite groups ever and the first concert I ever saw (they were opening for Smokey Robinson). You would be really shocked at their versatility, especially if you listen to their older songs from the 70's when they were a quartet. As others have mentioned, Fariytale and Yes We Can Can from those times are a must listen, and then they have several more hits from the 80's you have yet to cover. RIP Anita!

[@kingcassius2586]

"I'm So Excited" by the Pointer Sisters might be the one of the most "impossible to not dance to" songs ever.

[@charlesc7950]

Such a talented group of ladies.

[@geoffreyrodgers2129]

The Pointer Sisters had so many great songs. Among other classics of theirs I love are Automatic, Gold Mine, Dare Me and He's So Shy.

[@raygreen4711]

Anita sure had a great voice........RIP

[@delorespetree3243]

They are great singers love their music

[@dawnpatrol700]

In the early 70s, they started out doing traditional jazz with a few other genreaus mixed in. They started mixing in current 70s funk and it made for an interesting variety. Check out the album STEPPIN - their best IMHO. By 1978, they dropped the old school jazz completely and started doing rock covers. Their album Priority could almost be called hard rock. Then in the 80s, they went pop and that sent them into huge stardom. Although I prefer their early 70s period- from 1980 through 1985 they were huge. I saw them live in 85, and that's one of the best shows I've ever seen. They were entertainers. Their 1981 live At the Attic North Carolina show is on KZbin and it's outstanding. The song " automatic" is a favorite from their pop years

[@ladyamythyst69]

Loved the Pointer Sisters back in the day. They were huge & got tons of radio play.

[@tylerhackner9731]

So excited and he’s so shy next!

[@janerubel961]

The Pointer Sisters also sang backup for Taj Mahal in his fantastic cover of ‘Sweet Home Chicago’…

[@rickycole6327]

Guys this was one of their biggest hits reached number two on Billboard pop singles chart in 1981 I believe this is the group's best vocal performance

[@marybaillie8907]

From the Pointers Sister's 8th album "Black and White", Slowhand was certified gold and went to Number 2. Anita Pointer's beautiful vocals are so sultry and sexy, with amazing harmonies and a catchy melody that is so great. This was their follow up from "Fire" that was written by Bruce Springsteen. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@LaptopLarry330]

The Pointer Sisters had a lot of hit records in the 1970s and 1980s. I like their songs, “Baby Come And Get It”, which is a masterpiece of Techno-Pop music, and “Twist My Arm”, which is a great 1980s dance song.

[@mikegpa]

You have to watch the clip of their performance of "Cloudburst" from early in their career. Phenomenal!

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

The 80's dancing to this with a beautiful woman at the Saturday night Disco! Perfect memories

[@Deborahtunes]

I remember the summer this was popular. 1981. Wonderful memories. I sang their song "Fire" at my elementary school talent show acapello style, 6th grade...

[@willowthegood9035]

You know the Pointer Sisters have a song called "Fire"?

[@danasmith8269]

Love the Pointer Sisters...they can really deliver a song...and by watching Ambers face, I could tell she was really feeling those lyrics...it's a sensual song for sure :)

[@ronbruno5942]

The song that you need to react to is "Dare Me" by the Pointer Sisters. Probably their best and most underrated song.

[@loritajohnson5664]

Love that song!!!

[@maha77]

*'FIRE'* and *"HE'S SO SHY'* are 2 more *Pointer Sisters* songs to add to the list

[@Jolinga]

Pointer Sisters don’t get enough love!!!

[@joskempbaker831]

Babyface and Des'ree sang a cover of "Fire" too! If you want sensual and flirtatious yet respectively dipping the hat at the Pointer sister's version, this is really nice ... just so love Des'rees dimples!😁🌷

[@garym6688]

Vastly underrated group and often forgotten just how many hits & the impact they had over their long career. They do a fantastic version of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire" in addition to many other hits such as "Yes We Can Can," "He's So Shy" and "I'm So Excited." Check out any or all of those and be amazed at the harmonies and the way they switch genres effortlessly.

[@stormy8207]

Yes. Slow hand, jump, fire, I'm so excited. I was never a huge fan of the disco era but there were a few I really enjoyed. The Pointer Sisters were a great group.

[@georgejohnson9850]

He's so shy is another good one

[@stormy8207]

@@georgejohnson9850 Absolutely :)