The Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can (live)

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The Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can (live)

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Күн бұрын

No copyright infringement intended. Very nice performance with a great drum solo by Gaylord Birch.

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@rogm8577 8 ай бұрын

I was recently in the hospital for six months. I had six surgeries including amputation of my leg. This song was part of what kept me motivated to get better. It would not be a stretch to say The Pointer Sisters helped to save my life.

@Filmingacrosstheworld 7 ай бұрын

The other one is its my favorite to get everyone pumped My mind is ready, my heart's on fire I'm gonna push it over the wire Perfect timing, tight as a drum The final battle's already won I'm taking hold of every moment Given strength by the breath of life I'm gonna stake my claim I fight to survive Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite Kumite I've worked hard every night and day So I'm prepared to make my way Mind and body ar a perfect team Now's my chance to live my dream I'm taking hold of every moment Given strength by the breath of life I'm gonna stake my claim I fight to survive Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Paul F. Hertzog / Shandi Cinnamon

@rogm8577 7 ай бұрын

@Gottacheckthis I will check it out. The lyrics look great. Thank you!

@theresahenderson3534 4 ай бұрын

I know you can make it. God bless you.

@oskartgrouch2489 2 ай бұрын

Hope you have recovered sir. God bless you.

@noelahmad6668 19 күн бұрын

Hope you are doing well and looking forward to living more of your beautiful gift of life!!

@Mike-dk7wj 3 ай бұрын

THE greatest girl group ever. Nobody even comes close. Different class in every respect.

@TonyGPizza Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita Pointer. You could make a strong case for the Pointer Sisters making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

@julianwilson2926 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, The Pointer Sisters should be/ should have been, if not, in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!!!!!!🙏🏾💕👍🏾👏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾RIP, June, Bonnie, and Anita. My condolences to Ruth and the Pointer family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾!!!!!!

@phillycheez6288 Жыл бұрын

Yeah they should've been in there while they were all alive to witness it!😔 now Ruthie the only one left!💔🥀

@TheLaurel1971 Жыл бұрын

They should have been in the Hall of Fame many years ago. They were so good!

@deanjosefmartell701 Жыл бұрын

Miss Anita was always my favorite since YES WE CAN CAN,FAIRYTALE,HOW LONG (Betcha gotta..........) each song from their 1st 3 Studio Albums. DM

@cozmikfunkrabbitt30 Жыл бұрын

RRHOF and Grammy awards are beneath these Blessed and Gifted sisters

@natashawalters4382 2 жыл бұрын

Allen Toussaint wrote a message for the ages and The Pointer Sisters definitely delivered this message.

@gregggolliday6292 Ай бұрын

Ruth Pointer is the only and last remaining sister alive, she's the oldest and outlived her younger sisters.

@MsbAnice 5 жыл бұрын

If you've never REALLY listened to the lyrics of this song..... So befitting in the times that we're living in. Thought-provoking and inspiring indeed.

@l.c.1704 4 жыл бұрын

It just let's you know how old this fight is! Now more people are hearing it.

@ccefc_families297 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same too....it applies to today more than ever.

@joshuakennerly556 4 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@chynadole1991 3 жыл бұрын

Even more today! We got to get Trump out of the Office! We need a new PRESIDENT! That's not a white racist!! Please everyone VOTE!!

@cindyhidalgo4977 3 жыл бұрын

Your right,befitting these times! I put it on my Twitter page and Fake-Book. You do it to

@richymacmillion 4 жыл бұрын

“How can you sit there like there’s nothing to do just like you don’t care? What the world coming to, Lord.” My favorite line.

@bisonhappenstance 3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@studapeppahead5384 3 жыл бұрын

@@bisonhappenstance Right on, right on!!!!!!!!

@frankpeter6851 2 ай бұрын

I cannot get enough of June in that afro and that dress!

@phatbackcoach Жыл бұрын

The vocals and this BAND are LEGENDARY. Wow 😮😮😮😮These icons are the truth.

@deanjosefmartell701 Жыл бұрын

The original 1973 lp version remains my Favorite song & 1975's HOW LONG (betcha' gotta chick on the side) is my 2nd BEST song of POINTER SISTERS catalog. DM

@ericdreizen1463 4 жыл бұрын

Gaylord Birch was the secret ingredient on the record. He died in '96 so it's wonderful to see him in action in this dazzling performance. God, I knew they were great, but I didn't know they were THIS great! I wish I'd seen them live! RIP Bonnie! So sad to see u leave us.

@Bloodsport1 4 жыл бұрын

I hear that big daddy Kane sample

@paulspeter9820 4 жыл бұрын

yep, and only two cymbals and a pair of hi hats and a basic shell pak and he kicks ass out of most 'modern' drummers with huge kits

@bisonhappenstance 3 жыл бұрын

@False Email Right on. And incredible vocals get the music across.

@richierichit Жыл бұрын

Anita was fantastic here -- this has to be the best performance of "Yes We Can Can" I've seen them do. What a woman -- I hope she knew how very loved she was.

@jimmyradosta 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, Bonnie.

@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy 4 ай бұрын

Still a bop in 2024 ❤

@tzzz7 Жыл бұрын

Loved this era of Pointers. RIP Anita.

@MarkDragavon69 Жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of seeing them do this live @ Disneyland back in 1973. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. RIP Anita ❤

@samuelheldilaof6361 4 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the coolest drumssolos ever...

@jonmacie7581 4 жыл бұрын

Gaylord Birch

@4real73 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see it, wow! Always loved the Pointer Sisters & that drum solo -- well, never saw this video before; it's a double blessing! Didn't realize 2 of the Sisters had passed.

@peacepalestinesyria424 Жыл бұрын

Anita was the whole package... powerful and sensitive voice, beautiful with great stage presence, good writer and so full of that magnificent energy that few people possess.

@yurokasportboys9166 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! RIP Anita.

@amcasanave Жыл бұрын

She was a fine writer, but Allen Toussaint wrote this song.

@peacepalestinesyria424 Жыл бұрын

@@amcasanave I know that. And, in this particular song, she also added a lyric section.

@isiskittyify 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT GOSH ALMIGHTY!! Whew these ladies/ sisters are BAD!! Four pure, poised, extremely talented singers. These ladies are the REAL DEAL. Whew, the gentleman on the drums is KILLER. He’s in his own zone. Pure talent. Love their style. Clothes, 💄 makeup, hair, shoes 👠, accessories. EVERYTHING!! Simply phenomenal. I love them. They don’t make them like that anymore.🙌 🤩

@aferdix Жыл бұрын

I definitely LOVE this comment! Great gosh Almighty!

@aferdix Жыл бұрын

Whenever an italian could understand the three words "GREAT GOSH ALMIGHTY"? I thank you!

@phillycheez6288 Жыл бұрын

Yes, The Pointer Sisters were The real deal. Can sing any genre from country,jazz,scat,rhythm, and Blues to Pop! Remain on key&on their note with harmonies blended together to sound like one voice!🤎🤎🤎🤎they definitely broke the mold and sadly music after their generation shouldn't even be called music!Rip June, Bonnie and now Anita 😔😪💔🥀🕊🩶

@TeeceeMoody Жыл бұрын

@@phillycheez6288 My dad used to always comment on how they could stay on key even after scatting. They would scat all over the place and come right back to the key they started from. Incredible!

@phillycheez6288 Жыл бұрын

@@TeeceeMoody facts 💯💯💯💯Amazing skill

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the Pointer Sisters very well. I also grew up in Oakland and saw a lot of bands in the Bay Area in the late 60's and early 70's. One place I went to a lot was the Berkeley Community Theatre - I saw many, many great people and bands there. One band was the Elvin Bishop Group. They supported a lot for things like John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Ike and Tina Turner etc. One time I went to the loo between the shows and saw the Pointer Sisters after their set sitting in the lobby. I walked over and told them how much I liked them - this was probably about 1970 - they were so gracious and sweet and chatted to me for awhile. I will never forget them.

@robynr3130 2 жыл бұрын

@David Holiday Shoutout to the Berkeley (California) Community Theatre! 👏👏

@sweetazzpiew8490 Жыл бұрын

@David Holiday Hey homeboy, I was also born and raised in Oakland, California!! Attended Oakland Technical High School.."AKA" Tech!! I grew up listening and truly loving "The Pointer Sisters" No group of female singers like them..PeriodT

@helengrigsby4838 6 жыл бұрын

So called singers of today. Listen this is how its done. No plugs in there ears, no screaming just natural flowing talent.

@STARRJEWELS1 6 жыл бұрын

They have always been great

@bisonhappenstance 3 жыл бұрын

And practice!

@studapeppahead5384 3 жыл бұрын

YES. YES. YES!!!!!!!!!!

@stephensmith799 3 жыл бұрын

And NO AUTOTUNE that makes female vocalists sound like they are thirteen year old Barbie dolls 😜

@d.l.loonabide9981 2 жыл бұрын

Oops, the drummer is wearing headphones.

@walterpewen7903 3 жыл бұрын

It's really a part of a lot of our lives in the 70s' Nobody had done what the Pointer Sisters did. Way before their 80's records, this was the group making history.

@jeschinstad 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I was born in Norway in 1980, so I will have to take your word for that, but I'm happy to do it, because that is one of the most plausible statements I've ever read on the internet.

@bmw3842 Жыл бұрын

I loved the Pointer Sisters from the time they emerged on the scene. Four Black women that exuded beauty,style and class. The best harmonies and their throwback to the roaring 20’s. They dared to be different and that’s what set them apart. Trendsetters,unique in every way. RIP Anita Pointer🌹

@d.l.loonabide9981 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear a drum solo that actually builds the groove.

@quentenjones3626 Жыл бұрын

That man sure could play. He was truly a pro and loved puttin' on the show. But what I liked best was his kit. You can get enough out of a small kit if you know how to play. This guy sure 'nough did. I was lucky to know similar musicians like him.

@HHIto Жыл бұрын

At the Old "Baked Potato" jazz house, I listened to a drum solo for >45 minutes!

@donnamoreno9750 Жыл бұрын

We lost another Pointer sister...Rest in Melody sweet Anita. Go out now into the skies and soar high!🎶🌹🕯🕊

@snicky58 Жыл бұрын

It blows my mind how great they were live. What a powerful performance. I come back to watch this video every few months and it always gives me a smile and a feeling of hope. RIP Anita. Thank you for all the great 🎶

@Terrycat88 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Bonnie Pointer 7-11-50 - 6-8-20 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

@CarynDPrescott 5 жыл бұрын

Allen Toussaint wrote this. Respect.

@victoriajoyce7363 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history.

@DeanMk1 4 жыл бұрын

It SOUNDS like an Allen Toussaint composition.

@4real73 3 жыл бұрын

Oh really? Thanks for the HIStory. 4real.

@CarynDPrescott 3 жыл бұрын

@@4real73 👍🏿

@CarynDPrescott 3 жыл бұрын

@@DeanMk1 👍🏿

@kevinmsmith56 5 жыл бұрын

Anita always brought the CHURCH to the room! Ruth so-so classy always! Bonnie the baby oh that lady! But June (RIP) was my HS boy crush in '73!

@denniswilliams5774 4 жыл бұрын

moon nutzs TRUTH

@studapeppahead5384 3 жыл бұрын

@@denniswilliams5774 *TRUTH ABSOLUTE*

@studapeppahead5384 3 жыл бұрын

12.10.2020 ........ *WE NEED THIS SONG TO COME BACK......AGAIN...YES WE CAN, CAN, CAN!*

@_carbon 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I have lost hope for the Black Community, I just search for Live Pointer Sister Performances on KZfaq. This is EXCELLENCE 🌹

@nancyericson4263 8 ай бұрын

I liked them when they started appearing on tv. I heard this song the other day on the radio. I had not heard it in years. They are such good singers.

@fannycraddock99 4 жыл бұрын

Have always loved it. RIP June & Bonnie.

@andreat8891 3 жыл бұрын

This song transcends time. The lyrics are so relevant as to what is needed in 2021!

@darrylthomas2664 3 жыл бұрын

I'm tellin' you girl...can I git a Amen !!

@ronatopaz2793 2 ай бұрын

The struggle continues…

@glamgal7106 4 жыл бұрын

This was indeed a very powerful performance by all four of the Pointer Sisters. Their talent enabled them to engage their audience. Now from listening to this live performance of "Yes We Can Can," I can hear the song's message of both the realization of chaotic times as well as the hope that if people put aside their differences, they could get along. Rest in peace, Bonnie and June Pointer.

@donnamoreno9750 Жыл бұрын

And now sweet Anita, rest in melody! Go out into the skies and soar high!🎶🌹🕯🕊

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

PS: Forgot to mention that I hadn't heard this song in many years and finally heard and understood the lyrics!!! That was the main reason I wrote. Beautiful song and message.

@ricoboogie2086 Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita. You and your sisters have been an inspiration to generations. Thank you for helping us all along on our journey and I hope the next leg of yours is full of beauty and joy

@stafanlumpkin3738 3 жыл бұрын

We need songs like this one today. Yes we do do.

@Leatherbro Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita. Outstanding voice along with sisters as well. RIP: June and Bonnie as well.

@tnelson2274 Жыл бұрын

Take your Rest Ms. Anita!!

@DavidRichardson95 Жыл бұрын

God rest June, Anita and Bonnie Pointer.

@stevensterzer4994 Жыл бұрын

I'm drawn here today because I just learned of Anita's death. Will miss her talent, beauty, and musical contributions to the well-being and enjoyment for us grateful souls remaining.

@jefffd200 3 жыл бұрын

This song is almost 50 years old, and still we're not there. Fifty. Apparently I was 12 when this song came out and I thought we were getting there. Dammit. How many more lifetimes?

@melodysanger103 7 ай бұрын

REMEMBERING ANITA POINTER (JANUARY 23, 1948 - DECEMBER 31, 2022) [01/23/2024]

@GuyFrangeul-xf6zy 2 ай бұрын

Je découvre pour la première fois cette vidéo Elles sont merveilleuses, excellentes comme toujours Elles avaient le swing, le chant en elles.. jamais une faute, c'est sublime Qu'elles reposent en paix et qu'elles continuent de donner du bonheur là où elles se trouvent Merci ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Danièle fe France

@ellenkomp3637 Жыл бұрын

Lyrics that should inspire us all in 2023 and beyond as we honor the memory of Anita, who passed on New Year's Eve 2022.

@helenkiljoy7775 Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita... Now's the time for all good men To get together with one another We got to iron out our problems And iron out our quarrels And try to live as brothers And try to find peace within Without stepping on one another And do respect the women of the world Remember, you all had mothers We got to make this land a better land Than the world in which we live And we got to help each man be a better man With the kindness that we give I know we can make it I know darn well, we can work it out Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can Yes, we can, can, why can't we? If we wanna, yes, we can, can

@deborahpatterson7692 Ай бұрын

I love their voices and their clothing choices.

@UncleDuTheWatchman 2 жыл бұрын

Baby they DID this! And the BAND KILLED!!!

@kakilong Жыл бұрын

Absolute favorite performance for me. RIP Anita

@karlsballs 4 жыл бұрын

They were all so fine. That church sound with the sexiness and the class. Playing this on repeat to keep me MOTIVATED in 2020. #BLM

@kevina4140 Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita. We loved your amazing talent.

@Louilou86 2 ай бұрын

The voices blended together is like butter!!

@thehoneyeffect Ай бұрын

family 🔥

@mjc5509 Жыл бұрын

Their 1st and 2nd albums for BLUE THUMB contain vocalese tracks that are in the same league as the greats of late 50s early 60s Lambert ,Hendricks and Ross ..and THE DOUBLE SIX OF PARIS

@myronbirdsong4493 2 жыл бұрын

The Original Funky Divas! ❤❤❤❤

@vasinvic Жыл бұрын

RIP Anita .. Your (& Sisters) music and passion shall forever live

@oshesa1 28 күн бұрын

yes we can KAM...wish these incredible ladies were all still around to sing this live and can just change the last "can". if any song fits where we are now this is IT! RIP....

@IndigoBlueSky_9 Жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace, Anita - Thank you!! 🙏🏾

@laurentozzi3644 Жыл бұрын

Written by the indomitable Allen Toussaint!! I used to dance and sing this song as a teenager!!! Still do! Rest in peace Allen and the lovely Pointer Sisters! This is so relevant to today and timeless and inspiring!!!!

@ozbdguy Жыл бұрын

Absolutely miraculous. Legendary. RIP Anita ❤❤❤

@teutguy1 4 жыл бұрын

These women are the teachers!!!

@KreatavatorEntertainmentKELLC 6 ай бұрын

I was blown away off this performance when I first saw it. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🎛🎤

@peterburke3035 Жыл бұрын

My god these girls were GREAT! Hot, sassy and just plain wonderful entertainers. Love this performance and the backing musicians were fantastic. Glad we have this as a record of how special they were. We were lucky to have the Pointer Sisters. So So talented .

@fradaja 3 жыл бұрын

Utterly timeless

@michelepeyton6961 4 жыл бұрын

2020!!! This song is so very appropriate as to what's going on right now

@martinsmith6342 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the recent "American Soul" episode with them being in the storyline! RIP June and Bonnie! The Pointer Sisters rule!

@cassandrabartee4999 3 жыл бұрын

SPECTACULAR! These Dynamic Powerful Women Of Soul & Song Have Never Received Their Respect & Rewards In The Horrible Music Industry. Salute Queens! RIP June & Bonnie Pointer 🙏🏿👑👑🌠⭐

@denniswilliams5774 4 жыл бұрын

We need this NOW!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!

@jeffspitzer-resnick730 Жыл бұрын

Rest in Power Anita.

@012345family Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Anita ❤ "Heaven is a more loving beautiful place with Anita there,"

@markmontieth8815 Жыл бұрын

Just a fantastic song, an anthem for the ages.

@dariusvbryant. Жыл бұрын

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jeffandersen7397 7 ай бұрын

Talent unlimited, Beauty and Soul unmatched

@mainmajo 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable Voices ❤️🎼🔈👍

@quincybentom5407 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Anita Pointer, thanks for sharing your voice and talent during a time we needed reinforcement to believe in ourselves. I eluded to the sermon you ( Pointer Sisters) gave in the film " Car Wash. "

@malikali19745 4 жыл бұрын

My dude was walking that bass

@randyeno Жыл бұрын

Amazing, anyone that has ever seen the Pointer Sisters live, know they are the truth. Happy to have seen them at their peak. That song, written by New Orleans genius Allen Toussaint, put them on the map. And as a side note, provided a catchy slogan for a certain president. (I think y'all know) Yeah, and like most of us dudes in high, at the time, had major crushes on them sisters. Thank you Pointer Sisters for providing real music for of us, that came of age during the seventies.🎉

@richarddrolet7746 4 жыл бұрын

These ladies knew funk and soul.....period.

@dianal.5223 Жыл бұрын

I would play this 45 over and over again, when it cam out. RIP Anita!

@1986SSMONTECARLO 2 жыл бұрын

I blasted this with the top down for Bonnie and June last night cruising up Sunset Boulevard, Them muh fuggers couldn't believe me!!!

@jeffjones8323 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Sisters.

@SupremeNerd Жыл бұрын

RIP June, Bonnie and now Anita. Rest well sisters

@XX-gy7ue 4 жыл бұрын

it makes me so sad to know two of these wonderful women have gone , but believe in better things ! THEY WERE SPECTACULAR ! ! ! !

@durtyragoux 2 жыл бұрын

June was such a beautiful soul, and so down to earth, and kindhearted. Her and Anita were the most humble, gracious ladies. Ruth was always quite fierce, and, well, let's just say that Bonnie felt the need to steal my cigarettes one night, but she cool. God rest her and June's souls.

@Marcel_Audubon Жыл бұрын

three now 😢

@TheYobo1016 Жыл бұрын

A social message still, maybe even more relevant today. Holy hell, these ladies were something. If only I wasn't like five years old at the time. To be there.

@tammyjordan8379 3 жыл бұрын

The Pointer sisters are one of my favorite groups

@GrasshopperRDG Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite All Time POINTER🎁SISTER song of them all..."OH YES WE CAN" Just PHENOMENAL lyrics, "LOVE IT❣" 😊💚*🙏🏼

@deanjosefmartell701 Жыл бұрын

And i agree with you the POINTER SISTERS version of YES WE CAN CAN is top of the list of my favorite musical recordings. DM

@latashachaney8921 Жыл бұрын

The Pointer Sisters are really amazing talent Singers they will be missed

@timwhiteside9971 Жыл бұрын

i can't describe how funky these sisters and this killer live version of a wonderful allen toussant song is , these incredibly talented sisters will always be one of favorite vocal groups ever RIP ANITA , JUNE , and BONNIE .

@edwardhill1279 2 жыл бұрын

The Pointer Sisters are heaven sent these beautiful talented women had the greatest harmonies ever they ruled the 80s

@nattyjones8907 Жыл бұрын

I pity myself because I was born when these golden ladies were at peak... can't believe they're are gone... thanks lord they still bless my soul.

@morganpitcher7752 8 ай бұрын

Fighting every day not to fall victim to them who worship at the altar of pessimism and sarcasm Where the is a WILL there is a WAY love and understanding will make it happen every time 👐❤

@4687878 9 ай бұрын

My Lord,..these Princesses are so necessary ....the best thing in the whole world...YAH bless your sweet souls !!! (Great Gosh Almighty)🤎🤎🤎🤎

@johnburrows6542 5 жыл бұрын

I would worship in this church!

@ronatopaz2793 2 ай бұрын

May they rest in peace and power. What a superb song.

@steffigavin9152 Жыл бұрын

Talented, beautiful and classy ladies.

@PM-mar21 Ай бұрын

Pointer Sisters,...on fire,..Ruth, [you] all represent a moment of time in my early days,...Hall of Fame, wake up! My favorite song, "Yes, you can",.. reminiscent of: another family group: Staples: "I'll take you there",...I said it first,..."Fire, Slow hand",... "for all the ones we lost, we will find them in our hearts",... you were therefore, you are", June, Bonnie, and Anita (Jade)~ Ruth,..Sisters, forever!