The Pointer Sisters were an American soul-pop group from Oakland, formed in 1969 by sisters Anita, June, and Bonnie; later joined by eldest sister Ruth Pointer. Presenting as a retro-1940s cabaret act, they cut four studio albums between 1973 and 1977 on Blue Thumb/ABC. Switching to contemporary soul-pop, the Pointer Sisters (without Bonnie) released six […]
Skinny Boy is the solo debut album from Chicago keyboardist/vocalist/composer Robert Lamm. Released in 1974, it would be his only solo effort for another 19 years. Tracklist: A1. Temporary Jones A2. Love Song A3. Crazy Way to Spend a Year A4. Until The Time Runs Out A5. Skinny Boy B1. One Step Forward Two Steps […]
Special Things is the seventh studio album by American soul/pop vocal act the Pointer Sisters, released in 1980 on Planet. Tracklist: A1. “Could I Be Dreamin’” (3:31) A2. “He’s So Shy” (3:37)* A3. “The Love Too Good to Last” (3:32) A4. “Evil” (3:19) A5. “Save This Night for Love” (3:25) B1. “We Got the Power” […]
Betty Davis is the debut solo album by the namesake American soul/funk singer, released in 1973 on Just Sunshine Records. Tracklist: A1. “If I’m in Luck I Might Get Picked Up” (4:51) A2. “Walking Up the Road” (2:47) A3. “Anti Love Song” (4:24) A4. “Your Man My Man” (3:28) B1. “Ooh Yea” (3:05) B2. “Steppin […]
