Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters was an American vocal group and recording act that achieved great success during the 1970s and 1980s.

First success as recording artists

Their self titled first album, was released in 1973 and received positive reviews, with the group being lauded for their versatility and originality. The first single from it, "Yes We Can-Can", reached number 11 on the pop charts. A second single also charted well, and the group's thrift shop style began to catch on with fans, many of whom would attend their shows in similar attire.

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The following year they released their second album titled "That's A Plenty". It continued in the jazz and be-bop style of its predecessor but provided one exception that caused a great deal of interest. The song "Fairytale" written by Anita and Bonnie was Country and Western, and while it reached number 13 on the pop charts, it became a major hit on the country charts. Based on this success the group was invited to Nashville, Tennessee where they achieved the distinction of becoming the first black female singers to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1975 the group won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Fairytale", and Anita and Bonnie were nominated as songwriters for Song of the Year.

Related Topics:
Country and Western - Nashville - Tennessee - Grand Ole Opry - 1975 - Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Song of the Year

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They scored a few R & B hits from the same album, and in 1976 appeared in the film Car Wash.

Related Topics:
R & B - 1976 - Car Wash

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