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June Pointer (album)
''June Pointer'' is the final studio album by June Pointer, released in 1989 on the Columbia label. History The album was Pointer's second studio album without the Pointer Sisters and her only album with Columbia Records, featuring contribution from producers Narada Michael Walden, David Foster, Dann Huff, Renee Geyer, Jason Scheff, and Randy Waldman. Carol Bayer Sager served as an executive producer on the album. The album yielded a hit with "Tight on Time (I'll Fit U In)", which peaked at No. 35 as a dance hit on the Dance Club Songs as a Top 40. It also peaked at No. 70 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album also featured "Keeper of the Flame", featuring backing vocals by Irene Cara. It also featured the Sager, Bruce Roberts and Burt Bacharach composition "Why Can't We Be Together". Reception Justin Kantor of AllMusic gave it 2 out of 5 stars stating, "Weak material is the primary downfall of this disappointing sophomore solo effort by June Pointer.". Track listi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Pointer
June Antoinette Pointer (November 30, 1953 – April 11, 2006) was an American singer, best known as the youngest of the founding members of the vocal group the Pointer Sisters. Early life and career Born the youngest of six children to minister parents Reverend Elton and Sarah Pointer, June shared a love of singing with her sisters. In 1969, she and sister Bonnie founded the duo Pointers, A Pair. June and Bonnie sang at numerous clubs, then became a trio later that year when sister Anita quit her job as a secretary, wanting to join the group. The group officially changed its name to the Pointer Sisters. The trio signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and released a few singles, none of which made a substantial impact on the music charts. In 1972, sister Ruth wanted to join the group, now making it a quartet. The four then signed with Blue Thumb Records. As a trio the group made several singles, now as a quartet they would record their first album. The Pointer Sisters and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Waldman
Randy Waldman (born September 8, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American pianist, arranger, composer, and conductor. He has frequently collaborated with Barbra Streisand, serving as her pianist and conductor since 1984. Waldman has worked with notable artists including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. His 2018 album ''Superheroes'' garnered the award for Best Arrangement at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Waldman is also a helicopter and airplane instructor, holding a 2003 flight speed record in a Bell OH-58 helicopter.World and United States Aviation & Space Records, © 2004, National Aeronautic Association of the USA Early life Waldman was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 8, 1955. Waldman began playing piano at age five at which time he was considered a child prodigy. He was hired to demonstrate pianos at a local piano store at age 12. While in high school, he performed with the Northwestern Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Pointer Albums
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