POINTER SISTERS - ENERGY - FOUR ORIGINAL 1978 PRESS KIT 8" X 10" PHOTOS & TWO BIO'S
Now linked with veteran rock producer Richard Perry and signed to his new Planet imprint, the Pointer Sisters delivered, with Energy, an absolutely dynamic set of rock standards overflowing with interesting surprises. The resulting LP entered the R&B Top Ten -- the first time the group had enjoyed that kind of placement in nearly three years. With a scything guitar intro that charged through the opening "Lay It on the Line," the Pointer Sisters thrust themselves into a remarkable spotlight, proving they wouldn't be slotted as just another R&B vocal act. A take on the mid-period Fleetwood Mac classic "Hypnotized" is a wonderfully slow, bluesy groove -- different, but outstanding in its treatment and probably the best song on the album. Elsewhere, "Happiness" is a fine clash of guitar and disco backbeats and "As I Come of Age" (written by Stephen Stills) emerges as one of the album's quieter moments. It was their cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire," though, that gave them their biggest hit, reaching number two on the pop charts in early 1979. Energy was a fresh introduction to a new look for the Pointer Sisters. Confident in themselves and in the process finding their stride, they crossed over to the mainstream, arriving in style and settling in for another decade.
These original press kit photos and artist biographies were provided to record reviewers to promote the release of the Pointer Sisters' "Energy" album in 1978. Between 1970-1980, I was a record reviewer, interviewer and writer for music publications in Southern California and Florida. I've been the only owner of these press kit photos and biographies since then. The 8 inch by 10 inch photos have been scanned low-res but the photos you will receive is sharp and in excellent condition.
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