No copyright infringement intended. Very nice performance with a great drum solo by Gaylord Birch.
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@rogm85778 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.
@Filmingacrosstheworld7 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
@rogm85777 ай бұрын
@Gottacheckthis I will check it out. The lyrics look great. Thank you!
@theresahenderson35344 ай бұрын
I know you can make it. God bless you.
@oskartgrouch24892 ай бұрын
Hope you have recovered sir. God bless you.
@noelahmad666819 күн бұрын
Hope you are doing well and looking forward to living more of your beautiful gift of life!!
@Mike-dk7wj3 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
@natashawalters43822 жыл бұрын
Allen Toussaint wrote a message for the ages and The Pointer Sisters definitely delivered this message.
@gregggolliday6292Ай бұрын
Ruth Pointer is the only and last remaining sister alive, she's the oldest and outlived her younger sisters.
@MsbAnice5 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.17044 жыл бұрын
It just let's you know how old this fight is! Now more people are hearing it.
@ccefc_families2974 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same too....it applies to today more than ever.
@joshuakennerly5564 жыл бұрын
Preach!
@chynadole19913 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!!
@cindyhidalgo49773 жыл бұрын
Your right,befitting these times! I put it on my Twitter page and Fake-Book. You do it to
@richymacmillion4 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.
@bisonhappenstance3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@studapeppahead53843 жыл бұрын
@@bisonhappenstance Right on, right on!!!!!!!!
@frankpeter68512 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
@ericdreizen14634 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.
@Bloodsport14 жыл бұрын
I hear that big daddy Kane sample
@paulspeter98204 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
@bisonhappenstance3 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.
@jimmyradosta4 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Bonnie.
@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy4 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 ❤
@samuelheldilaof63614 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the coolest drumssolos ever...
@jonmacie75814 жыл бұрын
Gaylord Birch
@4real733 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.
@isiskittyify2 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
@davidholiday44944 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.
@robynr31302 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
@helengrigsby48386 жыл бұрын
So called singers of today. Listen this is how its done. No plugs in there ears, no screaming just natural flowing talent.
@STARRJEWELS16 жыл бұрын
They have always been great
@bisonhappenstance3 жыл бұрын
And practice!
@studapeppahead53843 жыл бұрын
YES. YES. YES!!!!!!!!!!
@stephensmith7993 жыл бұрын
And NO AUTOTUNE that makes female vocalists sound like they are thirteen year old Barbie dolls 😜
@d.l.loonabide99812 жыл бұрын
Oops, the drummer is wearing headphones.
@walterpewen79033 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.
@jeschinstad2 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.loonabide99812 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 🎶
@Terrycat884 жыл бұрын
RIP Bonnie Pointer 7-11-50 - 6-8-20 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
@CarynDPrescott5 жыл бұрын
Allen Toussaint wrote this. Respect.
@victoriajoyce73634 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the history.
@DeanMk14 жыл бұрын
It SOUNDS like an Allen Toussaint composition.
@4real733 жыл бұрын
Oh really? Thanks for the HIStory. 4real.
@CarynDPrescott3 жыл бұрын
@@4real73 👍🏿
@CarynDPrescott3 жыл бұрын
@@DeanMk1 👍🏿
@kevinmsmith565 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!
@denniswilliams57744 жыл бұрын
moon nutzs TRUTH
@studapeppahead53843 жыл бұрын
@@denniswilliams5774 *TRUTH ABSOLUTE*
@studapeppahead53843 жыл бұрын
12.10.2020 ........ *WE NEED THIS SONG TO COME BACK......AGAIN...YES WE CAN, CAN, CAN!*
@_carbon2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I have lost hope for the Black Community, I just search for Live Pointer Sister Performances on KZfaq. This is EXCELLENCE 🌹
@nancyericson42638 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.
@fannycraddock994 жыл бұрын
Have always loved it. RIP June & Bonnie.
@andreat88913 жыл бұрын
This song transcends time. The lyrics are so relevant as to what is needed in 2021!
@darrylthomas26643 жыл бұрын
I'm tellin' you girl...can I git a Amen !!
@ronatopaz27932 ай бұрын
The struggle continues…
@glamgal71064 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!🎶🌹🕯🕊
@davidholiday44944 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
@stafanlumpkin37383 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.
@jefffd2003 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?
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
@deborahpatterson7692Ай бұрын
I love their voices and their clothing choices.
@UncleDuTheWatchman2 жыл бұрын
Baby they DID this! And the BAND KILLED!!!
@kakilong Жыл бұрын
Absolute favorite performance for me. RIP Anita
@karlsballs4 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.
@Louilou862 ай бұрын
The voices blended together is like butter!!
@thehoneyeffectАй 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
@myronbirdsong44932 жыл бұрын
The Original Funky Divas! ❤❤❤❤
@vasinvic Жыл бұрын
RIP Anita .. Your (& Sisters) music and passion shall forever live
@oshesa128 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 ❤❤❤
@teutguy14 жыл бұрын
These women are the teachers!!!
@KreatavatorEntertainmentKELLC6 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 .
@fradaja3 жыл бұрын
Utterly timeless
@michelepeyton69614 жыл бұрын
2020!!! This song is so very appropriate as to what's going on right now
@martinsmith63424 жыл бұрын
Loved the recent "American Soul" episode with them being in the storyline! RIP June and Bonnie! The Pointer Sisters rule!
@cassandrabartee49993 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 🙏🏿👑👑🌠⭐
@denniswilliams57744 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,"
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. "
@malikali197454 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.🎉
@richarddrolet77464 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!
@1986SSMONTECARLO2 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!!!
@jeffjones83232 жыл бұрын
Amen. Sisters.
@SupremeNerd Жыл бұрын
RIP June, Bonnie and now Anita. Rest well sisters
@XX-gy7ue4 жыл бұрын
it makes me so sad to know two of these wonderful women have gone , but believe in better things ! THEY WERE SPECTACULAR ! ! ! !
@durtyragoux2 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.
@tammyjordan83793 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 .
@edwardhill12792 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.
@morganpitcher77528 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 👐❤
@46878789 ай бұрын
My Lord,..these Princesses are so necessary ....the best thing in the whole world...YAH bless your sweet souls !!! (Great Gosh Almighty)🤎🤎🤎🤎
@johnburrows65425 жыл бұрын
I would worship in this church!
@ronatopaz27932 ай бұрын
May they rest in peace and power. What a superb song.
@steffigavin9152 Жыл бұрын
Talented, beautiful and classy ladies.
@PM-mar21Ай 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!
@glencro6 жыл бұрын
The original FUNKY DIVAS
@terryarnold91544 жыл бұрын
RIP Bonnie and thank you for all of the beautiful music, condolences to all the family and friends. Tell Allen that his is missed too.
@housewifehoneybee27842 жыл бұрын
They look like they're having a blast! And sing so effortlessly.
@vcb1023Ай бұрын
The should be the campaign song for Kamala Harris! Vote 💙
@MsbAnice5 жыл бұрын
THE LYRICS ARE EVERYTHING!!!
@oRuTRa45 Жыл бұрын
The type of timeless message we need right now.
@AaronOsheroff6 жыл бұрын
Wow! On fire. And what a drum solo.
@kemetdebgibson25644 жыл бұрын
IAM 61 yrs young and oh how I remember this song!!!!