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I'm So Excited So Jump For My Quiz


The Pointer Sisters are a family singing group from Oakland, California. The group, formed in 1969, have had several membership changes. This quiz is about the careers of the Pointer Sisters.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
403,136
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
290
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Question 1 of 10
1. Three sisters formed the Pointer Sisters group in 1969. Which sister joined the group in 1972 to make the Pointer Sisters a quartet? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which hit single from the Pointer Sisters' 1973 self-titled debut album advocated tolerance and unity? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Pointer Sisters' 1974 song "Fairy Tail" won a Grammy Award in which category? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Pointer Sisters recorded the song "Fire" in 1978. Who wrote this song? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Pointer Sisters song was about trying to approach the man of their dreams? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which 1981 hit single by the Pointer Sisters was used in a Schick razor commercial? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Pointer Sisters' signature album was the 1983 smash "Breakout". Which of the following songs did NOT appear on this album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Pointer Sisters' song "Neutron Dance" was featured in which 1984 movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the hit single released from the Pointer Sisters' 1985 album "Contact"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Did the Pointer Sisters participate in USA for Africa's 1985 "We Are the World" charity single?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Three sisters formed the Pointer Sisters group in 1969. Which sister joined the group in 1972 to make the Pointer Sisters a quartet?

Answer: Ruth

Sisters Bonnie and June Pointer formed the duo 'Pointers, a Pair' in 1969. Sister Anita Pointer joined the duo soon after forming the trio known as the Pointer Sisters. Sister Ruth Pointer joined the group in December 1972 and the quartet signed a record deal with Blue Thumb Records. Bonnie Pointer left the group in 1978 for a solo career.
2. Which hit single from the Pointer Sisters' 1973 self-titled debut album advocated tolerance and unity?

Answer: Yes We Can Can

The song "Yes We Can Can" was the lead single from the Pointer Sisters' 1973 self-titled debut album. The song was inspired by the 1970 song "Yes We Can" by Lee Dorsey. This hit single was an anthem for unity and tolerance.
3. The Pointer Sisters' 1974 song "Fairy Tail" won a Grammy Award in which category?

Answer: Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group

The song "Fairy Tail" was recorded for the Pointer Sisters' 1974 album "That's a Plenty". The album was recorded for the Blue Thumb label. The song won the Grammy Award in the category of Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
4. The Pointer Sisters recorded the song "Fire" in 1978. Who wrote this song?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

The song "Fire" was written by Bruce Springsteen. Bruce Springsteen recorded a studio version of the song on on June 17, 1977. A live recording of the song from December 16, 1978 appeared on Bruce Springsteen's 1986 concert album "Live/1975-85".

A version of the song "Fire" became the first single by the Pointer Sisters to be recorded by the trio of Anita, June and Ruth Pointer. This version appeared on the Pointer Sisters' 1978 album "Energy".
5. Which Pointer Sisters song was about trying to approach the man of their dreams?

Answer: He's So Shy

The song "He's So Shy" was released as the lead single for the Pointer Sisters' 1980 studio album "Special Things". The song was written by Tom Snow and Cynthia Weil. June Pointer took lead vocals on the song.
6. Which 1981 hit single by the Pointer Sisters was used in a Schick razor commercial?

Answer: Slow Hand

The hit single "Slow Hand" was recorded for the Pointer Sisters' 1981 album "Black & White". The song was covered by Conway Twitty in 1982 for his "Southern Comfort" album. The Pointer Sisters' version of the song was used in a Schick razor commercial.
7. The Pointer Sisters' signature album was the 1983 smash "Breakout". Which of the following songs did NOT appear on this album?

Answer: Should I Do It

The song "Should I Do It" was recorded for the Pointer Sisters' 1981 album "Black & White". Tanya Tucker also recorded "Should I Do It" in 1981 as the title track for her twelfth studio album.

The Pointer Sisters' 1983 album "Breakout" featured the hit singles "Jump (For My Love)", "Automatic", "Neutron Dance" and a remixed version of the group's 1982 hit "I'm So Excited". The Pointer Sisters won the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Grammy Award for the song "Jump (For My Love)" and the Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices Grammy for the song "Automatic".
8. The Pointer Sisters' song "Neutron Dance" was featured in which 1984 movie?

Answer: Beverly Hills Cop

"Beverly Hills Cop" was an action comedy film released in theaters on December 5, 1984. The film starred Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, Lisa Eilbacher and Steven Berkoff. The movie's soundtrack included the song "Neutron Dance" by the Pointer Sisters as well as songs by Patti LaBelle, Harold Faltermeyer and Glenn Frey.
9. What was the name of the hit single released from the Pointer Sisters' 1985 album "Contact"?

Answer: Dare Me

The Pointer Sisters album "Contact" was released in July of 1985. The album contained the international hit single "Dare Me". The song's music video featured the group members boxing men.
10. Did the Pointer Sisters participate in USA for Africa's 1985 "We Are the World" charity single?

Answer: Yes

USA for Africa was a superstar group who recorded the 1985 charity single "We Are the World". The single was recorded to raise for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia. The Pointer Sisters joined the other superstars in USA for Africa group. The Pointer Sisters also recorded the song "Just a Little Closer" for the 1985 "We Are the World" album.
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