| 1. Tell Me What's Wrong |
| 2. Only a Fool - Loleatta Holloway |
| 3. You Keep Me Hanging On |
| 4. One Monkey Can't Stop the Show |
| 5. Listen Here |
| 6. Better Get a Move On - Louise McCord |
| 7. Pounds of Soul |
| 8. Ooh-Wee Baby |
| 9. Heavy Heavy Hangs My Heart - Vera Hamilton |
| 10. Know What to Do When You Get It |
| 11. Sunshine of Your Love - Spanky Wilson |
| 12. Staying at Home Like a Woman |
| 13. Why I Sing the Blues - Pazant Brothers |
| 14. Hold on This Time - Fontella Bass |
| 15. Good Feeling |
| 16. I'm Glad I Got Over You - Jeanette Jones |
| 17. My Heart Took a Licking (But It Kept on Ticking) - Millie Jackson |
| 18. Mr Fix It - Thelma Jones |
| 19. It's Too Late for Tears - Rene Bailey |
| 20. One Way Street - Little Ann |
Editorial Reviews
2003 compilation offers up a mixture of rare, much sought-after, & classic soul tracks recorded by female artists such as Millie Jackson & Fontella Bass as well as the terminally obscure. 20 high octane dance floor stormers. BGP.
Funk Soul Sisters,Various Artists,Bgp - Beat Goes Pub.,Funk,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/R & B Collections,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,V/A Compilations
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Yes We Can Can: The Best of the Blue Thumb Recordings
The Pointer Sisters Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005KPD Release Date: 1997-07-15 |
Tracks:
- Yes We Can Can
- Wang Dang Doodle
- Fairytale
- Going Down Slowly
- How Long (Betcha' Gotta Chick On The Side)
- You Gotta Believe
- Cloudburst
- Jada
- Black Coffee
- Steam Heat
- Salt Peanuts
- Having A Party
- Love In Them There Hills
- Don't It Drive You Crazy
Customer Reviews:
Those Eclectic Pointers: The Early Years, 1972-1977 [*2 & half stars] .......2007-02-02
YES WE CAN: THE BEST OF THE BLUE THUMB RECORDINGS consists of 14 songs from 1972-1977; tracks are not in chronological order. Disc packaged in black jewel case; total running time: 75:27. Booklet includes an essay by David Nathan, a couple uncaptioned b&w photos, and limited track information (songwriting and release years are provided; not provided are albums of origin, recording information, musician personnel, chart positions, etc.). Sound quality is excellent.
The songs, taken from their four Blue Thumb albums (1973's "The Pointer Sisters", 1974's "That's A-Plenty", 1975's "Steppin'", and 1977's "Having a Party") and a soundtrack contribution, range from Blues to R&B to Jazz, and includes "Fairytales", the song for which they won the 1974 Grammy award for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group".
Here is a track listing, with Titles, [year], music description, (time), and my 0-5 star rating:
01. Yes We Can [1973] mid-tempo R&B (6:02) ***3
02. Wang Dang Doodle [1973] up-tempo Blues (3:56) ***3
03. Fairytales [1974] Country ballad (3:03) zero
04. Going Down Slowly [1975] up-tempo funky R&B (7:52) ****4
05. How Long (Betcha' Got a Chick on the Side) [1975] mid-tempo R&B (7:22) *****5
06. You Gotta Believe (from the film "Car Wash") [1976] up-tempo R&B (2:53) ****4
07. Cloudburst [1973] up-tempo bebop Jazz (3:10) *1
08. Jada [1973] slow-tempo Jazz (4:41) *1
09. Black Coffee [1974] Jazz ballad (6:07) **2
10. Steam Heat [1974] showtune from "The Pajama Game" (5:40) zero
11. Salt Peanuts [1974] up-tempo bebop Jazz (5:10) *1
12. Having a Party [1977] up-tempo R&B (4:34) **2
13. Love in Them There Hills [1974] mid-tempo R&B (8:31) ***3
14. Don't It Drive You Crazy [1977] slow-tempo R&B (6:18) ***3
While the collection only includes 14 songs, it totals over 75 minutes of music because several of the songs are over 7 minutes long. Their vocals and harmonies are great, especially on Gamble/Huff's "Love in Them There Hills", where they do some Sweet Honey in the Rock-like vocalizations. Another great song is "You Gotta Believe", the song they sing as the "Wilson Sisters" - singing church ladies to Richard Pryor's preachin' pimp character in "Car Wash". There rendition of "Wang Dang Doodle", the Willie Dixon song made popular by his protege Koko Taylor in the 1960s.
This is a great CD, if only for "You Gotta Believe" and the songs the precede it, "Going Down Slowly" and "How Long (Betcha' Got a Chick on the Side)" - the latter being the inspiration for Salt-N-Pepa's "Chick on the Side" in 1988. The Pointer Sisters' original line-up was June, Ruth, Anita, and Bonnie; June left the group for a time for persona reasons (after their third album), but rejoined the group when Bonnie left to pursue a solo career.
The music here is very eclectic. The Country song (track 2) and showtune (10) seem out of place, but do demonstrate that eclecticism. And while the booklet is lacking, most of the music included is very enjoyable.
The best of the best.......2007-01-05
New appreciation for the Pointers.......2006-09-15
I first became aware of the Pointers with their 1972 version of "Yes, We Can, Can", a funk and R&B number a lot of listeners either are unaware of or forgot they recorded. That song coupled with their 40s style of dress and jazzy vocals were among my early childhood memories. But for many listeners, the Pointers would remain under the radar until they teamed with Richard Perry in the late 70s and crossed over into pop.
Unfortunately because most people are only familiar with their 80s hits where their vocals were often overshadowed by Perry's synthesized pop production, many critics find it easy to dismiss them as nothing more than a run of the mill fluffy pop girl group. This point was brought home recently during two separate conversations I had with individuals, who familiar with only the 80s songs, expressed surprise at how strong and diverse the sisters' vocals were after hearing their earlier 70s works.
If you really want to hear what the Pointers were capable of early in their career when they were four members strong, listen to this CD. I bet a lot of R&B fans who dismiss the 80s Pointers as too pop will be surprised at how funky the sisters are on songs such as "Going Down Slowly" and "How Long". They also show they're more than capable of handling jazz and swing on "Steam Heat" and "Jada." There's even a country song on here (Fairytale.) Another thing this CD brings to light is that the sisters, Anita and Bonnie in particular, had impressive songwriting skills. They composed "Jada", "How Long" and "Fairytale." It appears they did less songwriting in their 80s work.
It's a fun CD to listen to as the group obviously had a more musically adventurous side than their 80s hits would suggest. Check out their style before Bonnie departed and the remaining sisters took a more commercial and lucrative route.
Bless My Soul: The Pointers at Blue Thumb...........2004-03-11
Essential Early Pointer Sisters.......2003-12-11
If you purchased the 2-CD collection of hits "Fire: The Very Best Of The Pointer Sisters", then you may have noticed that only 4 of the 14 songs from this album are on that collection. Thus, the best of the Blue Thumb is NOT a supplement but an essential buy even for the casual fan.
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Soul Brothers & Sisters of the 70's
Various Artists Manufacturer: K-Tel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000RWD Release Date: 1997-08-26 |
Tracks:
- O-O-H Child - Five Stairsteps
- Rock The Boat - HUES CORPORATION
- Car Wash - Rose Royce
- Le Freak - Chic
- To Each His Own - Faith Hope & Charity
- Leaving Me - Independents
- Let's Do It Again - Staple Singers
- Dream Merchant - New Birth
- You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
- Reunited - Peaches & Herb
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Funk Soul Sisters
Various Artists Manufacturer: Metro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005KKBP Release Date: 2001-07-17 |
Tracks:
- Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
- Runaway Love - Linda Clifford
- All Alone - Sylvia Striplin
- I Knew That Love - Eighties Ladies
- Baby Don't You Know - Bobby Humphrey
- Will You Be There - Jones Girls
- There's A Break In The Road - Betty Harris
- No Good At Falling In Love - Betty Davis
- If I Work My Thing On You - Ann Sexton
- Will We Ever Pass This Way Again - Sylvia Striplin
- You Gotta Push - Jody Gayles
- Love Cup - The Teques
- If Time Could Stand Still - Ella Washington
- Colour My World Blue - Ann Sexton
- It's You I Need - Deniece Chandler
- I Turn To You (Closer) - Jones Girls
Album Description
UK funk/soul compilation featuring tracks from Betty Wright, Linda Clifford, Sylvia Striplin, Eighties Ladies, Bobby Humphrey, Jones Girls, Betty Harris, Ann Sexton, Jody Gayles, The Teques, Ella Washington & Deniece Chandler. 16 tracks. Includes unique foldout career map with an introduction to Funk Soul Sisters and track by track commentary. 2001 release.Album Details
If you heard 'Funk Soul Brothers', the male collection of raw 70's grooves, you'll pretty much know what to expect here, but with one or two gender specific adjustments. One thing this does have in common with its testosterone-fulled counterpart is that these tunes will definitely rock your bootay! from Linda Clifford's rare smooth groove classic 'Runaway Love' to Anne Sexton's fiery southern hoodoo 'If I Work My Thing on You', you're in for one tough time!Customer Reviews:
Cooking up a funky mess..........2001-11-21
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The Further Adventures of Funk Soul Sisters
Various Artists Manufacturer: Metro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001D8OUO Release Date: 2004-02-09 |
Tracks:
- Baby Sitter - Betty Wright
- You Can't Turn Me Away - Sylvia Stripln
- Chocolate City - Mavis Staples
- Fugitive From Love - Linda Jones
- You're Gonna Miss Me - Ann Sexton
- Ride Your Pony - Betty Harris
- If You Don't Start Nothing - Jones Girls
- Hangin' Out In Hollywood - Betty Davis
- I Know You Care - Ethel Beatty
- Turned On To You - Eighties Ladies
- All I Want Is You - Zilla Mayes
- Lady Marmalade - Irma Thomas
- I'm Gonna Be Ready - Betty Everett
- I Had A Talk With My Man - Linda Clifford
- Trouble With My Lover - Betty Harris
- One Man's Poison - Liz Lands
Album Details
The Funkiest Boom Tunes from the 60s, 70s and Early 80s with that Feminine Thang Shaking on Down.
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My Brothers and Sisters
Janice Manufacturer: Ripete Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004SBZB Release Date: 2000-02-22 |
Tracks:
- My Brothers & Sisters
- Ain't No Way
- He Keeps On Blessing Me
- Something 'Bout You Baby I Like
- Baby You've Got What It Takes
- Operator
- My Baby Just Cares For Me
- I Told You So
- This Will Be
- You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
- The Gospel Medley
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The Stoval Sisters
The Stovall Sisters Manufacturer: Vivid Sound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000ALJ0YQ Release Date: 2005-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Hang on in There
- Yes to the Lord
- Sweepin' Through the City
- World Is in a Change
- Rapture
- Spirit in the Sky
- So Good
- Love of God
- I Come to Praise Him
- I'm Ready to Serve the Lord
Album Description
Japanese pressing is available for the first time on CD and comes packaged in a paper sleeve. Vivid. 2005.Album Details
First-ever CD Reissue of the 1971 Album by the Gospel/Soul Trio. Produced by Erik Jacobsen and William Truckaway.
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The Return of the Funk Soul Sisters
Various Artists Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A8SXM4 Release Date: 2005-09-12 |
Tracks:
- Love Addict - Honey & the Bees
- Easily Persuaded - Martha & the Vandellas
- Family Tree
- Who Told You
- That's How I Feel
- Ain't No Love Lost - Patti Jo
- That's All a Part of Loving Him - Tommie Young
- Love Connection - Annette Snell
- Gotta Get Away
- Do You Really Want to Rescue Me, Pt. 1 - Elsie Mae
- Two Heads Are Better Than One - Jeannie Dee
- Hypocrisy - Millie Jackson
- Just a Mistake - The Ebonettes
- Grounded, Pt. 1 - Gloria Taylor
- Women's Liberation
- It's My Thing - Betty Moorer
- Speed Ticket
- He's What I Need
- Get on Up and Do It, Baby (Try It You'll Like It) - Marie Adams,
- Jesse Joe (You Got to Go) - Jean Knight
Product Description
1. Love Addict - Honey & The Bees
2. Easily Persuaded - Martha & The Vandellas
3. Family Tree - Little Rose Little
4. Who Told You - (Miss) Jackie Moore
5. That’s How I Feel - The Sisters Of Righteous
6. Ain’t No Love Lost - Patti Jo
7. That’s All A Part Of Loving Him - Tommie Young
8. Love Connection - Anette Snell
9. Got To Get Away - Harolyn Montgomery
10. Do You Really Want To Rescue Me - Elsie Mae
11. Two Heads Are Better Than One - Jeannie Dee
12. Hypocrisy - Millie Jackson
13. Just A Mistake - Ebonettes
14. Grounded - Gloria Taylor
15. Women’s Liberation - Tv Mama Jean
16. It’s My Thing - Betty Moorer
17. Speed Ticket - Inez And Charlie Foxx And Their Mockin’ Band
18. He’s What I Need - Little Rose Little
19. Get On Up And Do It, Baby (Try It You’ll Like It) Marie Adams
20. Jesse Joe (You Gotta Go) - Jean Knight
Format: Vinyl
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I'm a Good Woman: Funk Classics from Sassy Soul Sisters
Various Artists Manufacturer: Harmless ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004NJKP Release Date: 2000-07-11 |
Tracks:
- Crumbs off the Table - Laura Lee
- It's My Thing - Betty Moorer
- Hang on in There - Stovall Sisters
- But I Ain't No More [G.S.T.S.K.D.T.S.] - Vera Hamilton
- Watchdog - Ann Winley
- Anti Love Song - Betty Davis
- You Gotta Push - Jodi Gayles
- Who Is She (And What Is She to You) - Gladys Knight & the Pips
- Give It up or Turn It Loose - Lyn Collins
- Your Thing Ain't No Good Without My Thing - Marie Queenie Lyons
- You're Gonna Miss Me - Ann Sexton
- Give Me Your Love - Sisters Love
- Make Me Believe in You - Patti Jo
- I'm a Good Woman - Cold Blood
Customer Reviews:
61% unrelenting funk.......2002-02-12
amazing compilationfrom beginning to end.......2001-06-22
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More Adventures of Funk Soul Sisters
Various Artists Manufacturer: Metro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000817ZB8 Release Date: 2005-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Secretary - Betty Wright
- Memories - Whitney Houston, Material
- Piece of the Action - Mavis Staples
- I'm His Wife, You're Just a Friend - Ann Sexton
- All I Need - June Conquest
- All I Want Is You - Betty Harris
- If My Friends Could See Me Now - Linda Clifford
- Over and Over - Nona Hendryx, Material
- It's Your Love - Ethel Beatty
- Ladies of the Eighties
- Jessie Joe - Jean Knight
- Never Gonna Stop - Linda Clifford
- Girls Are Out to Get You - The Fascinations
- Take Care - June Conquest
- You're Losing Me - Ann Sexton
- Cussin', Cryin' and Carryin' On - Ike Turner, Tina Turner
Customer Reviews:
These Are Real Funk, Real Soul and Real "Sisters!".......2006-09-27
The only odd track is Linda Clifford's IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW - clearly a disco track but still a great vocal performance and for fans of the genre, this is the extended version.
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Magnum Opus { Various Artists }
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000058E2U Release Date: 2001-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Who Is He and What Is He to You - Creative Source
- Cross the Track (We Better Go Back) [Extended Version] - Maceo & the Macks
- Love Hangover - Diana Ross
- I Believe in Miracles [Extended Mix] - Jackson Sisters
- I Feel Love [Patrick Cowley Mega Mix] - Donna Summer
- Running Away - Roy Ayers
- Your Sweetness Is My Weakness - Barry White
- Now That We Found Love - Third World
- Let's Start the Dance - Hamilton Bohannon
Tracks:
- To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
- I'll Keep My Light I My Window [New-Re-Mixed Disco Version] - The New York Community Choir
- All This Love That I'm Giving - Gwen McCrae
- Don't Stop the Music [Long Version] - Yarbrough & Peoples
- Southern Freeez - Freeez
- Crown [12" Vocal] - Gary Byrd,
- Nature Boy [Full Version-UK Mix] - Central Line
- List Night a DJ Saved My Life [12"] - Indeep
- Let the Music Play [12"] - Shannon
- Single Life [12"] - Cameo
- I'll Be Good [12" Dance Mix] - Renoore, Angela Winbush
Album Description
UK dance compilation featuring 20 soul disco anthems including, Diana Ross-'Love Hangover', Donna Summer-'I Feel Love' (Patrick Cowley Mega Mix), Barry White-'Your Sweetness Is My Weakness', Cheryl Lynn-'To Be Real' (12' version), Shannon-'Let The Music Play' (12' version), Cameo-'Single Life' (12' Version) and Rene and Angela-'I'll Be Good' (12' dance mix). 2001 release. Slimline double jewel case housed in a slipcase.Album Details
Disco: 20 classic tracks that defined the development of the dance music movement. All tracks are in their full 12" full length versions. Includes for the first time ever on CD the infamous 16 minute version of Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'.Christian Music:
- Georgia on My Mind [Import]
- Git Wit It
- Great [Import]
- Greatest Hits [Import]
- Green Is Blues
- He Wasn't Man Enough [CD-single]
- Hello Stranger: The Best of Barbara Lewis [Import]
- Here I Go Again!
- His Best [Import]
- Hit the Freeway [CD-single] [Import]
Christian Music
Puccini - Tosca / Miricioiu · Lamberti · Carroli · Rahbari [Highlights]
The Real Disco Classics [Import]
The Very Best of Supertramp, Vol. 2 [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Stojowski: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2