Jazz+ Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 [video:youtube] Quote Find 660 of my jazz piano arrangements of standards for educational purposes and tutorials at www.Patreon.com/HarryLikas Harry was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yes, sad news. But it would be nice to show a video that she was part of. [video:youtube] Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 The first time I even heard of The Pointer Sisters was when they appeared on the "Carol Burnett Show" on TV back in the 1970s, and sang "Salt Peanuts". I was completely blown away. RIP Bonnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I was awoke from a deep sleep in the car driving to a gig deep in Kansas by the sisters singing "Cloudburst" on the car stereo. I had to run out and get their album the next day. RIP Bonnie. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I loved their version of Fire. RIP indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I was awoke from a deep sleep in the car driving to a gig deep in Kansas by the sisters singing "Cloudburst" on the car stereo. I had to run out and get their album the next day. RIP Bonnie. "Cloudburst" is my favorite song of theirs. I bought the album for "Yes We Can Can" and "Jada," but "Cloudburst" blew me away when I first listened to their LP. What chops they had (not to mention the studio musicians who played on that song)! Thank you, Bonnie Pointer, for many great years of music. RIP. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yep, "Salt Peanuts" blew us all away. My parents looked upon most non-classical music with disdain, but the Pointer Sisters was something we could all agree on: pure artistic genius. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 On that live video Jerry shared, at 8:29 they go into "Yes We Can Can"....wow. Talk about an ear to ear grin...funky Clav, great pocket, great band, great vocals and dynamics, and of course such a gem of a song by the late great Allen Toussaint. Such great dynamics...and the drummer?? I think Gaylord Birch..........Awesome. RIP Bonnie, Allen and Gaylord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Dammit! So awesome, I loved the Pointer Sisters. Rest in Peace Bonnie, and thanks for the great music!!!!! Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Thank you Bonnie for sharing your soul with us. My old improv teacher in music school worked with the Pointer Sisters in their early days said it was a great gig and he talked about how determined they were to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 We"ve talked about that enigmatic piano solo on 'I"m So Excited' which has been my earworm for the better part of 24 hrs. I had a chance to see the Pointer Sisters in concert when that song was on the charts. They opened with it, and I still remember that tremendous rush. RIP Bonnie, and thanks for the memory. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Lots of time for the Pointer Sisters. They flaunted some deliciously natural tight harmonies. RIP Bonnie. Quote YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I was lucky enough to see them at Epcot 5 years ago. They were a lot of fun and still sounded good. Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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