Ruth Pointer - 16 November 2008: Hopedale, MA
Thirty-five years ago, the Pointer Sisters debuted with one of the most musically eclectic albums ever to grace the pop and R&B charts. From Allen Toussaint (“Yes We Can Can”) to Lambert, Hendricks and Ross (“Cloudburst”) to Willie Dixon (“Wang Dang Doodle”) to their own jazz-inflected compositions (“Jada”, “Sugar”), Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June Pointer effortlessly navigated a range of musical and vocal styles. The Pointer Sisters (1973) marked their first of five albums for Blue Thumb Records with producer David Rubinson before Bonnie Pointer ventured solo on Motown and the remaining trio teamed with Richard Perry for a string of memorable pop and R&B classics on Planet/RCA. Then and now, their versatility remains unparalleled.
PopMatters recently sat down with Ruth Pointer at her home in Massachusetts to discuss the incredible legacy of the Pointer Sisters. She also gave us a peek into her “trophy” room! Look for the complete interview in early 2009!
Comments
HI RUTH, NICE TO KNOW THAT YOU LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN AS I DO, I GREW UP IN THE 70’S, YOUR SONG’S WERE ALWAYS ON, YOU HAVE A GREAT HOLLIDAY.
JEFF
Comment by jeff sanderson from 155 MENDON ST, HOPEDALE MASS 01747 — November 20, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Hey Mrs. Ruth!
It’s beem a while since we’ve made it to a concert to see you - okay, so just since the summer:-) Glad to see you are looking awesome - can’t wait for the interview! We get chills every opportunity we see something new regarding the Pointer Sisters. Hope to see you this February in St. Louis! God bless, continued success and congrats on 35 years. Chris
Comment by Chris from St. Louis, MO — November 23, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
I have been a fan since the Thomas Hayden days. Am looking forward to the full interview. Congratulations!
Peace & Blessings,
Darryl
Comment by Darryl Wilford from Texas — January 9, 2009 @ 9:03 am
Hello Ruth, how are u? My name is Clinton I met you, Anita and June in Chicago 1995. You all were playing a hotel party. You also know my friend Paula and her daughter Sydney from Chicago as well. I really love you all, you are the greatest! I still miss June. I got a chance to hang out with her a couple of times. She was so funny and sweet. I want you all to comeback and inspire and makes us happy again! Cause your wonderful, beautiful music still do it to me.
Comment by Clinton Richardson from New York — January 30, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
dear ruth pointer, my name is jerome chatman. I hav been a fan of the pointer sisters since 1978 when your album energy was released. I was only six years old. I followed your hits: slow hand, he’s so shy, fire, jump for my love, automatic, neutron dance and so many other great hits the pointers created. I know your brother fritz working at the jr college in san pablo, ca. He’s nice to me. I’m sorry to hear bout the lost of baby sis june. June cud sing!. I wish you could of bring back your sis bonnie back into the group to give the pointers their sounds back!. Ruth i love the way you sing on: waiting on you, going down slowly, automatic, you gotta believe and back in my arms. Your voice is truly gospel like fritz told me. I luv you ruth!. God bless- fr: jerome.
Comment by jerome chatman from vallejo,ca. — February 17, 2009 @ 5:54 am
luv ya Ruth. but where now actually is this interview? is it online? don’t see it here.
Comment by benny from Dover — February 26, 2009 @ 11:05 am
Hi Ruth:
Your group helped teach me my own concept of harmony. For that I wish to thank you. I would just love to buy a new CD from you all. A new jazz cd as you perform jazz so beautifully. I carry many of your tunes on my ipod. Please record a new album and come back to NYC!
Carlos
Comment by Carlos Leon from New York — March 22, 2009 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Ruth, you might remember me from Sully’s detail shop in Milford (Kar Kare). I managed the shop and detailed your cars. Once helped your daughter fix a damaged tail light before Mike found out…LOL!
Anyway, you look great as always. I don’t get back to Milford/Hopedale much these days but next time I would love to ssee ya to say hi!
God bless! Keep smiling1
Still a huge fan!
Comment by Ralph Libby from Port Richey, Florida — May 18, 2009 @ 7:41 pm