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The Pointer Sisters: Right Rhythm

Paul Sexton, Select, September 1990

TOPSY-TURVY would seem to be the phrase. Along come the soulful sisters Pointer from Oakland. California in the '70s and produce some blistering singles like 'Yes We Can Can' and 'How Long' that are totally ignored here. Then in the late '70s and early '80s they hit a hot streak of pop-soul success both sides of the water.

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