The Pointer Sisters - We've Got The Power/Special Things

[@RudePaul123]

You know you've got REAL TALENT when you sing the song LIVE better than you do on the record. The Pointer sisters dont get enough recognition! RIP to June, Bonnie and Anita...we all better give Ruth her flowers while we still can.

[@t.lucalake8963]

In 2024, the Pointer Sisters remain my favorite group.

[@orane3549]

Ditto here 🙂 with June being my favorite.

[@t.lucalake8963]

@@orane3549 YESSSS!! June brought great energy to the group.

[@stephannicholasdahl7361]

I don't know about you my fellow human beings but I just feel in love, when I watch this. Audio and visual quality of the film, means nothing here, perhaps it even adds to the experience of the ambience. The beauty, talent, the dyninanism, their love for performing (and acting), their attitude, the human and personal presence they put on. The show they create to us (and for us), what's coming from them and this production: one just feels loved, and one wants to love them back (only one can't leaving so instead there's so much potential energy).....it's simply amazing how good they are.

[@triadafillos1]

I think that the pointer sisters have had the most energy and the best vocals of any other female artist. They have been very famous, but I still think they have been underrated. Great musical talent there!

[@nancyceuleers5606]

Agreed!

[@garymiltin5388]

I completely agree

[@Rao_Rolland]

Thank you for uploading this. It means the world to me. Much appreciated.

[@anthonyt2034]

RIP Anita Pointer. The best who ever did it; A Beautiful Lady with a Beautiful Soul and a Beautiful Soul. Gone Too Soon But Never Forgotten. ❤️❤️❤️ Condolences To The Pointer Family. Special Things Written by Anita Pointer 🥰🥰🥰😍❣️❣️❣️

[@anthonyt2034]

A Beautiful Voice Gone Too Soon.😍😍😍

[@orane3549]

@@anthonyt2034 All three beautiful voices are gone too soon!!

[@anthonyt2034]

RIP June Baby Sister Pointer you are missed. The sisters shows are so professional and the band is always tight giving their best 40 years later...Waiting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to honor these beautiful ladies no other female group has ever charted on Pop, Dance, Soul and Country...You Heard.....Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and the late June Pointer no others can match their talent...

[@singlos1]

Respond to this video... Ya know what is also amazing to me is to watch how June just busted out and grew into the strong lead singer she became. She seemed so shy when they first broke. Her presence and confidence was so outstanding after the group reformed as trio. It must still be so painful for Anita and Ruth to watch these clips. Los

[@andrewbuckley3948]

The best female group of all time. Fantastic vocals.

[@paulchandler9241]

Correction: Best musical act of all time.

[@CatchupGirl71]

Best musical act, best female group, best family act of all time (maybe tied only with J5/Jacksons) Yes!

[@robertmaldonado6655]

Why are they not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? They are by far the BEST FEMALE group EVER!!!

[@singlos1]

To date there is NO other female vocal trio that can ever hope to match the energy, love and masterful execution of music that The Sisters possess. Decade after decade the element of surprise is unequaled. I always enjoyed the inspirational side of the group. So much so that I borrowed "Special Things" for my own show years ago. Any chance of a clip of "We're Gonna Make It"? Much love and thanks to whoever downloaded this for the world. Sincerely, Los NYC

[@ambrosiaamore]

I miss seeing them live - so charismatic! I almost wet my pants when June came out with cowbell for Special Things! OMG! God, how I miss June and her crazy hats - RIP.

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

The whole album is beautiful, save this night for love brings back sweet memories

[@Peter1999Videos]

From the album, Special things 1980 wonderful live performance, way better than the record

[@peterrombouts50]

Special Things is my fav of all the songs of The Pointer Sisters . From the first time I heard this It caught me and became my life song when I needed Positive energy . Thanks for posting this

[@diasjohnm]

These are LEGENDS !!! Thank YOU so much whoever found this. THIS WAS MY FAV POINTER CONCERT !!! LUV THIS

[@joshuacoleman6947]

The crowd was lit!!

[@bskeete]

My favorite female group!!! June and Anita R.I.P.

[@DavidLopez-jl2ug]

I love the Pointer Sisters but I love the early stuff with Bonnie best. I wish the Live At the Opera House 1974 concert was on video/dvd. At least I have Live in Africa on DVD and VHS with different covers.

[@mainmajo]

So much vocal-range! That move me still today. 😱🎼💭🔈👍❤️

[@anthonyt2034]

The best and still sounds wonderful, Ruth and Anita have really taken care of their bodies and voices. Many artist of the 70's and 80's did not take care of their voices and their concerts are not very entertaining because they sound so different in most cases two or three keys lower...Not the case with the sisters

[@dastepney]

Special Things has to be my favorite song by the sisters.

[@ProvoTN]

@singlos1 - Hi, so glad you like this as much as I do! I posted every clip that I had on my old videotape, unfortunately "We're Gonna Make It" wasn't one of them. This concert was filmed in January of '81, I think that song was on their "Black & White" album which came out later the same year.

[@ambrosiaamore7381]

One of my fave albums of theirs. love love love this - thank you so much! And June Damn - RIP Baby Sister!

[@jeffmjv2]

Great performance and Love this song, sounds great live!

[@singlos1]

@ProvoTN "We're Gonna Make It" was indeed on the B&W release. I saw them perform it in NYC. What I still don't understand is that there were many cuts that should have been major hits. Baffling. Thank you so much again for these clips. Timeless energy and talent. Los

[@maleadmirer]

I don't remember this song but I really like it. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshgellis3292]

Their version of Bob Esty's 'We've Got The Power' seems to be a Disco-Rock version.

[@davidhess8935]

i rememeber this. been looking for it 4 a while ...thanks

[@oldsmobile6]

♪ I know the rules for foolish games They only fill a heart with pain We need a rest, a change of pace Come take my heart to a silent place Where our dreams run wild The simple joy of a little child lives here Telling us to hold on a little longer We can climb a mountain To the top of the world We've got the power We've got the power To take us anywhere we wanna go We can live forever At the top of the world We've got the power We've got the power To live our dreams chasing after rainbows With what we have is where we start And what we build or tear apart Depends on what we gain or lose What we reject and what we choose When I see your smile The simple joy of a baby child is born Reminding us to hold on a little longer We can climb a mountain To the top of the world We've got the power We've got the power To take us anywhere we wanna go We can live forever At the top of the world We've got the power We've got the power To live our dreams chasing after rainbows Songwriters: Bob Esty, Michael Brooks

[@paulchandler9241]

"WE'VE got the power!" Think the audience actually processed those words? Nope! 40 years later, though...

[@ProvoTN]

@thisisittt - No doubt, ha, ha!

[@rioboy13]

I'm sorry but Anita has the best voice; HOWEVER I'm glad all of them took turns singing leads, because no matter how wonderful Anita is? She couldn't have done to her sisters Ruth and June (The same as Diana Ross did to Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson) besides, I don't think June and Ruth would not have taken it anyways =D

[@orane3549]

Anita has a beautiful voice but it cannot match June's. June could hit notes that Anita couldn't. Just listen to them trying to sing the songs June had lead on. They don't even come close.

[@paulchandler9241]

@@orane3549 I was literally about to correct rioboy13 with more or less the same comment, but Orane covered every base, of course. You sure you're an Aquarius, and not a LEO? You seem VERY Leo-ish, in the best possible way.

[@MichelleAngela]

I agree that musically, June has the biggest range and can hit higher notes without problem (and does it incredibly). Same goes for Ruth and her contralto. But in my opinion, I also agree that Anita has the best and most beautiful voice. I love her powerful style and every time she sings lead, it just touches my heart like no other.

[@kidmusic28]

I do not (totally) agree with you. I think Anita’s voice reflects her personality a lot. What I mean by that is that her voice is very stable. You could always count on Anita to deliver. She is a rock. Anita’s voice is also very “pop/girlish”. I think that’s why record executives and producers would have made her the lead vocalist if they would not have been sisters. June had a very versatile voice but it was sometimes very unstable. Especially in the later years of her career. I think record executives would have made her the second vocalist (the Kelly Rowland) of the group if they would not have been sisters.

[@kidmusic28]

By the way I love Ruth her voice. Ruth’s voice has a deep gospel sound. Listen to the song Going Down Slowly, love it 🤗. If they would not have been sisters, producers/executives wouldn’t have given Ruth any lead songs simply because she’s an alto. Alto lead vocalists are extremely rare. In popular music people love to hear a “pop/girly” voice and not a deep gospel sound.