The Pointer Sisters: 1975 Live (Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June)

[@sluggzmcgee6272]

The Pointer Sisters were incredible! They could sing circles around anybody. Rest peacefully, Bonnie, June, and Anita.

[@joeleguigure4065]

They deserve their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for being able to transcend genres of music and bringing the world happiness through their talents. Let's make this happen while Ruth and Anita are with us . June and Bonnie will always be remembered bless you both.

[@kekwayblaze3176]

Yes.. There are only one a few all female groups that managed to transcend so many genres of music and were successful at it. The Pointer Sisters do deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@neilm.greenberg4173]

It has always been in the back of my mind that Bonnie missed out on the best times...with that said, I had been hoping for two things...that Bonnie would get to record some songs with Anita and Ruth...and that they would get into the Hall Of Fame, so Bonnie could carry on...it's a shame neither happened.

[@orane3549]

@@neilm.greenberg4173 Yep! You got that right! No time like the present. Bonnie and Anita wished for one last go-round of the original group, but Ruth didn't seem interested. Too late now.:-(

[@robertmaldonado6655]

@@orane3549 Pointer Sisters now are just not for me. Its like the Four Tops and Temptations it’s not them sorry.

[@orane3549]

@@robertmaldonado6655 The group should be renamed "Ruth Pointer and Family," that's what they are now, not the Pointer Sisters. Even Anita said she no longer enjoyed the current lineup before she retired. She loved performing with her sisters.

[@gxl5892]

Wow! The best female group hands down!!!!

[@trinamcdonald1865]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Kennedy Center Honors call Ruth Pointer, the remaining Pointer sister!!!! These Women deserve every honor!!! Amazing, Gifted, and Talented Sister Act!!!! The harmonies and melodies as well as the playful banter during their performances is sheer entertainment excellence!!!! From Gospel, to BeBop, to Jazz, R-N-B, Soulful Ballads, to Country these women have successful done it all. My Goodness!!!!!!!! RIP June (4/11/2006), Bonnie (6/8/2020) , and recently Anita ( 12/31/2022). Thank you for filling our heart, soul, and ears with such great music.

[@bartphlegar8212]

These über-talented women aren't just singing. They aren't just entertaining. They are taking the viewer through a 20th century music lesson. Holy cow! Starting with ragtime, they then roll to country & western (not the modern country crap you hear today) then scat, then flapper jazz, and round it out with tap-dancing. I first got hooked on them as a teen, honestly for the "leg buffet". But over the years they have been paragons of musical talent to me for just these reasons...

[@raymondricksjr5026]

Greatest Group of all time and no group comes close, not even the Supremes or Destiny's Child. Much love and respect to The Pointer Sisters

[@lordemed1]

Amen, brothah

[@winniejohnson5559]

As for a females group go, they are in a league of their own.. very versatile.. they are the creme de la crème when it comes to female group singers

[@avlivinggolden]

Yes!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Nobody can ever beat biological siblings singing together.

[@foxyboop4164]

Clark Sisters, you're welcome!

[@brent1969able]

The most versatile female group ever! They could sing everything and that means EVERYTHING! RIP Bonnie and June.

[@helengrigsby4838]

Sound just like the record. No plugs in their ears. No screaming just natural born singing talent.

[@tamaraevans5704]

I've had the pleasure of seeing these talented ladies perform live. Pure greatness. Also saw The Emotions & The Jones Girls. Man, I miss real & raw talent

[@deborahpatterson7692]

They could sing all genres of music - good energy.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I saw them perform👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@joeschmoe373]

These girls have always sung as if with one mind and voice. Incredible!!!

[@nightowl5475]

Wow! What a fantastic girl group! They really had it going! I met Bonnie Pointer when she was staying at the hotel that I worked. She was such a sweet lady. She gave me an autograph and signed it and rapped a little with me, after she can back from a concert. What a sweet, fantastic lady. I really love this group! RIP Miss Bonnie! I love ya!

[@robertpollock8617]

Had the pleasure of seeing the Pointer sisters in person..it was great! I miss them!

[@t.ruththeblack]

That is the most soulful country tune I've ever heard and they took it to church!

[@proked2691]

This is like finding gold...impossible to find all four girls together...loved June..

[@cain1830]

Pro Ked: The lead singer for the first couple of songs was Anita not June.

[@paulchandler9241]

GOLD, indeed. I'm trying to figure out what epithets would be best for each. Anita has always been "The Hot One", but that's only because most only remember three sisters...Bonnie is CLEARLY The Hawt One. (Pssst: They're all hot.) Anita is probably better known as The Vain One...but that's actually more like a sisterly in-joke...she knows...she's toying with our expectations. She's probably better known as...The Beautiful One? (Pssst: They're all beautiful.) Ruth...well, look...she's intimidating. I would prefer not to call her a nickname, for fear that getting the wrong one would incite her to punch me in the throat. But one must take a risk every now and then, so...The Strong One? (Pssst: They're all strong.) June? Duh. She's...The Shy One. 😐🤣 (Pssst: She's not shy.) Or perhaps The Humble One. 🤨🤣 (Pssst: In the "afterlife", all she does is congratulate herself.) Or better yet, The Crazy One. (Pssst: No joke here.) Or as it was hinted at in their Up All Nite special: The Smart One. (Pssst: She is literally the smartest human being to ever walk the earth.) To me, no offense to the others, she's: The Best One.

[@final1fantasy]

Hell yeah! I was singing along like it was yesterday. I've loved The Pointer Sisters since I was 11 yrs old. Fr fr. My friends thought I was crazy. I paid them no mind. I loved my Pointer Sisters. Period!

[@donnabostick7995]

Love yall sisters, rip june... You sisters are very motivational!❤🙏🏿💃💃🏼

[@orane3549]

@@donnabostick7995 Don't forget Bonnie, sadly she has joined June R.I.P.:-(

[@gregrangel01]

The wacky and wonderful nostalgia of these precious sweethearts (the "early" Pointer Sisters--back when they were 4!!) filled my teenage years with sO much joy and delight! Always in my heart, dear ladies!!🥰

[@kwgib]

To know/hear/Feel_Them was to be Transported to a New L'attitude. Music for Life, for Sure!!!!

[@INJURYCOMP]

In memory of BONNIE POINTER who went on to Glory today, June 8, 2020. Condolences to her Family, Friends, and us fans. Thank you for this post!!

[@beyonce47able]

Which one is Bonnie?

[@boxofficegal79]

She's wearing the green dress.

[@beyonce47able]

boxofficegal79 thanks!

[@stevenhosea4849]

INJURYCOMP Goodness. Hi.

[@rah62]

She died, she didn't go on to "Glory". Call it like it is and don't use silly euphemisms.

[@adc2327]

The original Pointer Sisters lineup! And dressed in their original vintage outfits. I remember what a sensation they were in the Bay Area , their home and mine! RIP June now Bonnie.

[@bartonpercival3216]

Yup. A Bay Area treasure. I remember seeing them in maybe 1977 or 78 at the SF opera house. Just incredibly talented women. Love Bonnie & June the most!!! ❤️

[@明植松]

初めて、ポインターシスターズを聴いたのが今から、５０年前位でしょうか。２枚組のライブレコーディングでした。その驚くべき歌唱力に圧倒されました。こうして動画を見られるとは、最高の幸せです。現在６８歳の爺です。誠に有り難うございました。

[@jason3561]

I recently just got into The Pointer Sisters and I'm QUICKLY noticing that Ruth's voice is the honest truth. Those deep notes are holding that harmony together like Elmer's glue.

[@Dahverin-kk4on]

Facts

[@jonathanwray739]

I feel you, I have just gotten into the Pointer Sisters myself, they are incredible

[@jonbusby3881]

Oh my God, they are so talented I grew up with the Pointer sisters, wonderful times, Absolutely love them.

[@Gayle7362]

Heard the sad news about Miss Bonnie Pointer and I immediately had to come watch this video. Such amazingly talented artists. Condolences to her family. RIP.

[@christophercowan1645]

coincidentally, I met with her brother today. They are finally going to bury her cremains in my cemetery this summer. Super kind family!

[@joemcfatter1170]

My late wife and I caught the Sisters show at the Venetian Room of the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas that year. It was one of the most incredible live shows I have ever seen, probably the top. These ladies were joined at the soul for sure.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

The 70s saw a resurgence of the 1940s. Art Deco album designs, platform shoes, big band sounds incorporated into the current disco sound. Pointer Sisters were amazing!

[@helengrigsby4838]

They are so beautiful and talented. God bless their parents. Rest in Paradise June

[@daviddoyle4516]

I remember this stuff!! They called it MUSIC!!!! Miss you Sisters,,,,,i saw the GLORY and the GLORY was the Sisters.DD

[@trent8002003]

Unbelievable. They were soooo good. Each had a chance to shine and was a star in her own right and yet together they were perfectly in synch.

[@freddiebutler7113]

Beautifully said

[@avlivinggolden]

This was awesome to watch!!! The Pointer Sisters will also be my favorite sibling group. They are my childhood! From hearing them in my moms station wagon as a kid to learning my numbers on Sesame Street! From signing Gospel, Pop, Rock R&B, County and Jazz. So underrated. Are they in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? They need to be. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

[@trk327]

Back when black women were NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL!! had talent!! And commanded your respect and attention just by walking in the room.

[@bkfleming4740]

It don't get no better. Four bad ass sisters.

[@mjones4083]

Yes, all beautiful, all sassy and all super-talented .

[@rodneyplayer5483]

Great talent is hard to find these days. These ladies are legendary.

[@subaru721]

Naturally gifted black women with amazing talent

[@hooker4749]

Naturally gifted women with amazing talent ..........absolutely..........

[@buddabirne4661]

That was the year when I finished my studies at the Jazz school, I listened to this Album almost DAILY ! Alltime great !

[@anitakos1375]

I love watching and listening to the amazing Pointer Sisters all together!! Miss you June and Bonnie. Thank you for your wonderful music!! Love the outfits too ladies!! xoxo

[@johncrenshawjr.5048]

I absolutely, and will ALWAYS, love, adore and respect the Pointer Sisters!

[@lorrag8245]

Thank you for such FANTASTIC music!! Just listened to an old mix cassette tape I made of the Pointer Sisters and Donna Summer. Couldn’t stop dancing and singing with them, volume turned up loud. The good old days! And coincidentally, my mother’s birthday was June 8, (the same day as Bonnie’s passing). She introduced me to so much music, like this and more. Imagine the talent in heaven!! Oh boy!

[@Mike-dk7wj]

Incredible!!The greatest, the most talented, the classiest girl group ever.

[@redhawk567]

Mike Some good bad girls... thank God!

[@WackenaPlayer]

What a fun find...haven't listened to Pointer Sisters in years but lucky enough to have grown up when they were an active group releasing new music. Rest in Peace, Bonnie!

[@davidsthubbins176]

I love how many different musical styles these ladies sing. Just watched them on The Midnight Special rockin' out.

[@michaelverheyen6831]

Priceless..Shame that many people have not seen this facet of their enormous talent. Bless the girls from Oak-town....

[@iwannaseeit1979]

The poise, the harmony, the phrasing, the fashions, the moves, the #TOWNBIZNESS (Oakland CA stand up✊) the unscripted/freestyle moments, the swag, the eloquence, 💞💜💜💜THE JUNE💞💜💜💜 (go 'head baby sister go head💞😍😘), the relevance, the versatility, the references, RUTH'S LOWER REGISTER.....I could go on and on but if you feel me then you feel me. This👏is👏how👏it's👏done👏people👏

[@freddiebutler7113]

Love them all, especially June

[@countessratzass5408]

The band!

[@kwgib]

@@countessratzass5408 Yeah, You got yur Heart, Soul, Ears n' Fingers, n' Toes on the Pulse. The Great Pointer Sister's Bands. Fine Musicians. Almost ALL of them. Music For Life.

[@kwgib]

A Poet steps up and Recites some Truth!!!! Bravo.

[@iwannaseeit1979]

@@kwgib a virtual bow + curtsy My Sweet. Thank you sincerely for the kind words🙏🏾

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

Sooo much talent in one family .

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

Tonight Anita joins her sisters Bonnie, June and Ruth in music valhalla. Heaven is about to get musical as heck because the last sister is arriving home ♥️. Massv respekt 🤘. Their backing band is ridiculously skilled. HUGE shout out to those musicians!

[@yeahok7772]

Ruth is still with us

[@friendly76]

Ruth is still alive and performing and carrying on the Pointer Sisters torch 🔥

[@peterburke3035]

Ruth Pointer is still alive.

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

this was amazing The Pointer Sisters are the greatest girl group of all time.

[@MostGhosted]

This is literally the happiest I’ve felt in a very long time. 🥰😍 Long time favourite of the planets. The Pointer Sisters could do it ALLLLL every genre they aced. Man I cried 🤣 haven’t seen this in yearrrrs! Thank you SO much for sharing 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@crgybby]

Way ahead of their time! Such great talent... No one can beat that today

[@Missvet2u]

I was born in 1977 so I didn't know anything other than "Jump" I must say this blew me away. Thanks for the upload!

[@jenniferdixon7633]

I was born in 1969. I only knew of Jump, jump for your love also, but then I looked them up on iTunes. I found all these other songs; I was blown away too. I love, love, love these girls.

[@lynellemurray7491]

I was born in 1974 I only know the songs from the 80s as well love the pointer sisters

[@muszak1]

My favorite soulful swinging singing sisters all from Oakland, Cali; The legendary, "Pointer Sisters."

[@passedaway8938]

They were fabulous performers! I'm so sorry to see Anita go. RIP

[@dorisromey]

The best girl group of all time. And they blood sisters.

[@laurice8056]

Such range of styles in both music and fashion...This group was amazing! The drummer was awesome too !!

[@KellyLincoln]

Had the great joy of seeing them in person back in the '70s.

[@mariogomez8146]

What an awesome concert! They were so beautiful and talented.

[@mezzomanUK]

I'm so glad I saw them in this era. They were phenomenal.

[@khobia2]

Incredible. Wow!!! Never saw this one before. When singers had talent.

[@MultiInra]

Michael Gill, ALSO HOY FRI, 16 OF OCT/2020, IT'S MY FIRST TIME SEEING THIS WONDERFUL VOCAL GROUP OF BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED SISTERS! GOD REALLY BLESSED THEM!

[@ohgoodgodno]

Stumbled upon this by accident then watched the whole thing. ...that first number..... DAYUMMM!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this. :)

[@uglugl54]

Timeless! Way ahead of their time! And what a funky grummer...

[@uglugl54]

Could be Gaylord Birch, he also played for "Cold Blood & Lydia Pense " too

[@davidwhitehurst6625]

Never seen this before this is pure gold

[@Theodorej1960]

One of my all time favorite groups....EVER!!! I just adore these ladies and their music!!! Gets my toes tapping every time!!

[@mizrae]

How beautiful and talented.

[@SweetJadiey]

I remember my parents playing The Pointer Sister's live albums, when I was a little girl. Listening to their voices is a true testament of sibling voices in true harmony. They are always over looked and forgotten and they deserve recognition from all the modern day female groups!!!❤❤❤

[@gertrudebuck366]

What a Great Entertaining Group! PURE TALENT!

[@Samiyo]

Wow, thank you so much for sharring. All of the Pointer sisters can "SANG!!"

[@paulchandler9241]

It's nice to have this video. We don't have video of most of the greatest Americans ever, but we have SO MUCH video of these ladies, the Very Best Americans Who Have Ever Existed.

[@kwgib]

Paul, you dig em up, We be Diggin' IT. Keep up the Good Work:-) That Photo OP you posted some years ago was True Luv.

[@paulchandler9241]

@@kwgib Hmmm, you'll have to refresh my memory, it's been an extremely eventful few years, and I've created literally hundreds of Pointer-related memes in that time. But thank you, whichever one you mean! :)

[@georginanicholson3795]

This is exactly how I remember the Pointer Sisters when they performed in Vancouver in the '70s. No equals.

[@scheckdj3350]

Loved all of them and never knew Bonnie was so petite and always adored June the most!

[@neilm.greenberg4173]

Lol...you can really see the height difference in the Hollywood Museum footage on youtube...little Bonnie right in the middle of Ruth and Anita...looking good, with a big smile, and having the time of her life singing one of the big hits she missed out on...it's how I choose to remember her.

[@winniejohnson5559]

Well technically unless she is less than 5 ‘3 or so she ain’t really petite,.. they all look over 5’6 without heels

[@tonosazules8221]

They could sing everything, you could learn about music with their work, amazing artists.

[@kthmrr4750]

As a little boy in the 70's the older i get more of the talent from the 70's are dying . pointer sisters were on many shows including the muppet show and seaseme street which was my kid shows growing up. Awesome sister group .

[@hudsonsteele1674]

Four preacher's daughters struck it big!

[@zoneseven1222]

Beautiful, Classy and ultra-talented

[@kwgib]

Goes without sayin', but it don't hurt to say it Again!

[@jonnybeck6723]

The cutest girls to EVER grace the stage!!! Thanx to them I've been stuck on girls with overbite for these last 40 odd years! I'll always love you all!! xxxooo

[@jimberlygridder183]

haaaaaa

[@jimberlygridder183]

Bonnie was cutest...the one in tbe green

[@jimberlygridder183]

tween the 4 of em they have a whole floral centerpiece on their heads!

[@bkfleming4740]

They could all eat an ear of corn through a cyclone fence. They made overbite beautiful.

[@almasdaughter1086]

For me it‘s a badge of honor that they haven’t been added to the hall of fame. They need the Pointer Sisters more than the sisters need them.

[@doiknowyou.]

Even though I was born WAY after this was originally recorded I love them and the legacy they left on music now. R.I.P Bonnie June and Anita.

[@amaril223]

I was told that I had a old soul when I was 11 or around that age I’m 13 now so your not alone lol but yes I love that too

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Beautiful that young folks are listening to this.

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

They are so amazing. They can do any genre of music!!Love this+😍🎵🎶

[@francessmith9615]

first listened to the pointer sisters in the '70s & always come back to them.

[@vickiwhitney2789]

Love them all. God bless their parents as well and brothers. They can do it all. Thank you all for your songs. Yes... especially " Fire". Rip June and now Bonnie.

[@homzymusic]

While the Pointer Sisters didn't stay with The Jazz, The Jazz stayed with them - which is why all of their performances hold our attention. For me, they comprise the best of the female scat-singers. New Orleans composer Allen Tousaint's "Yes We Can Can" could be today's anthem -

[@eddiechislton8814]

Yes sir

[@kwgib]

Yeah, sorta separates the AmeriKKKant's from the Ameri_Cans, with Hella Rhythm n' Attitude?

[@markjackson7632]

I grew up on them. Nice clean music these girls could sang and entertain. Truly a pointer sisters fan. Cloudburst!,,

[@rodfisher4856]

They had courage and class - Ellington, Salt Peanuts, country music?!! I'm old enough to have heard them in the 70s and I miss them.

[@freddiebutler7113]

Well said

[@mapsan1]

I so like to listen to the Pointer Sisters - time and time again - so good!

[@sonteesontee4227]

I wish Bonnie had not left the group. They were amazing and set the 80's on fire.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Right. Something always happens to mess up great groups. Love the FOUR of them together and this Era.

[@thedorseyway]

I love those chics! They can sing. I bet their parents were super proud.

[@piustwelfth]

Both of their parents were ministers and quite conservative, but eventually they came to appreciate the singing style of their daughters.

[@aleethelfa9880]

Wow, i love the way they do it.

[@dangcoppock7362]

They are beautiful and so cute with this performances..!

[@natashawall8131]

I wish the younger girl groups would have looked at this and stepped their games up! I LOVE the Pointer Sisters and miss June and Bonnie, but I'm so glad my mother raised me on their music. Ever since I heard them sing on "Car Wash", I was smitten. Ruth is my hero. The songs they sang...even the kid chant song...we sang that when I was growing up. Beautiful and harmonious. Real talent. Clean and demure. Classy yet sassy. Natural performers. Engaging. Yes, they need to be in the Hall of Fame.

[@denisefields7233]

All. Night. Long. Pointer. Sisters. Listening. To. Pointer. Sister. They. Came. From. No. Other. Than. The. Church. In. Oakland. California👠👠👠🎶🎶🎶💕💕💕.

[@jamesbickers398]

Love. My Pointer sisters always They so talented , been in love with them since the early 70s , when I was a teen / Rip June so cute / like her sisters /

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Indeed the loveliness of talented daughters , some mothers in family produced tribes . And what a blessing✌🏿👌🏾👼🏿😍🙍🏽🔑

[@debragarner4884]

They' were really good! The voices!

[@jamiebradley7945]

Oakland in the house 2024🎉!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kwgib]

More than one

[@missh3200]

thank you for posting this ...what a treasure those heavenly voices ...RIP Bonnie 💔

[@MultiInra]

I ALSO APPRECIATE A LOT THIS POST. HOY FRI 10-16-2020, IS MY FIRST TIME KNOWING, WATCHING, HEARING THESE BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED LADIES! UNFORTUNATELY, I NEVER HEAR ABOUT THEM BEFORE.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

That first album from this era is absolutely formidable. Such tremendously talented women. Incredible band as well. This album frequently returns to the turntable. Rest easy those angels flown… 💜🙏🏻✨

[@Cmc995]

Anita has one of the best voices ever!

[@mademsoisellerhapsody1868]

ain't that the truth

[@geraldinesanders1821]

Yes,indeed💯

[@orane3549]

But of the four sisters only June could hit those high notes. Not even Anita could.

[@orane3549]

Don't believe me about June being able to hit notes none of the other sisters could? Even Anita, Ruth and their producer said it. They should know.

[@Cmc995]

Orane yes it’s true, I’ve heard her high head voice and very low register as well. The widest range for sure, but I feel Anita had the best tone

[@nikradik]

Ooh wow..I loove thissssss so pretty so sophisticated

[@kwgib]

Hey music fans, this is Golden. Early Pointer Sisters Singin' n Stylin'. So much musical talent, organic sistah energy, funky theatrical style, soulful song and humor spiced with authentic Hot Drama Queen delivery. Lol. They be OakTown gurls!!!! Anyone who was paying attention knew right away, they were going to The TOP. And they did. Much love and respect for memory of June, Bonnie and Gaylord Birch. Treasure this recording and performance.

[@blackheartbev3098]

Ruth, Bonnie, Anita, and June from lowest to highest range. Amazing, 4 sisters, with 4 different ranges that fully complimented each other.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

I was just thinking that as I watched them

[@blackheartbev3098]

Ruth&June are my favorites, but all 4 are super talented. 💗💜🖤❤️

[@orane3549]

June's range was unreal. She could hit high notes the others could only dream of.

[@blackheartbev3098]

And for Ruth to carry out those low notes like she does is incredibly rare/difficult for women. Superb sisters!

[@orane3549]

@@blackheartbev3098 Someone in an audience asked them which one of their brothers sang with them at one time? June and Anita answered in unison..."that was Ruthie singing Automatic." LOL!

[@andyfabo5802]

They transcended genre - moving from jazz to funk to r&b to country to disco to rock to pop to soul to gospel. What talent!

[@andyfabo5802]

RIP Anita.💧

[@blackcosmos]

Rest in Love Bonnie🌺🌿 They were all so Fabulous! 💕

[@hell1120]

I love all of them. So much talent.

[@fraslavko1]

wow ! anyone else love the scat session? haven't heard the likes of it in many years, singers now don't get the rhythm of it scat.. I didn't know the girls did it, Kudos Pointer sisters. my condolances to family and fans.

[@helengrigsby4838]

Wow! So much talent flowing from those Pointer. Yesssss

[@donalddavis6689]

I Love The All Time Pointer Sister's 🔥 🔥 They're Fire.