Pointer Sisters

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

The quartet becomes a trio

In 1977 Bonnie left the group to sign a contract with Motown Records, and this led to a shortlived successful solo career. Now a trio, the remaining sisters could not contemplate the group continuing in its current style without her so they cut back their schedules and concentrated on raising their families. As they did so, they began talking about the future of the group and what direction it should take. Unsure of what style to follow, they unanimously agreed to dispense with the 1940s nostalgia that had become their image.

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1977 - Motown

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They signed with Planet Records, and with producer Richard Perry began working on an album of contemporary music which was released in 1978 with the title "Energy". The first single, a cover version of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire" climbed to number 2 on the US singles charts, and an upbeat dance song, "Happiness", also charted well.

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Planet Records - Richard Perry - 1978 - Cover version - Bruce Springsteen

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In 1979 they released an album of cover versions titled "Priority" and while it was not a commercial success, it received positive critical reviews.

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