Bonnie Pointer and June Pointer first formed a secular singing duo in the late '60s and began performing in clubs around the San Francisco Bay area; Anita Pointer and Ruth Pointer later joined them. The Pointer Sisters hooked up with David Rubinson who was a record producer affiliated with Bill Graham. They would perform onstage with the flamboyant Sylvester of The Cockettes, and they'd done some work as background singers on recordings by Elvin Bishop, Boz Scaggs, Cold Blood and other San Francisco Bay Area groups.
Their big breakthrough was a cover of an Allen Toussaint composition originally recorded in 1970 by Lee Dorsey, the song was "Yes We Can Can" released by The Pointer Sisters in March 1973. The girls' voices were added over funky backing tracks laid down with the help of Rubinson's contacts like Tower of Power guitarist Willie Fulton. They sang live around a single mic, with Anita handling lead, and upon release the record soon hit Number 11 on Billboard's pop chart and Number 12 on the R&B chart. In 1974 the group surprised white audiences when they broke the color barrier in at The Grand Ol' Opry when performing their Country Grammy award winning country song "Fairytale" in Nashville. "How Long (Betcha Got A Chick On The Side)" was a 1975 #1 R&B hit from their Steppin LP, with classic funky keys of Herbie Hancock on clavinet & wicked guitar stylings of Wah Wah Watson...
Bonnie Pointer left the group in 1977 for a solo career, and in 1978, the remaining sisters switched labels to Planet & production duties went to Richard Perry who modernized their sound away from a nostalgia based act into a more contemporary look & sound for the 1980's.
They produced the album Energy, with a classic country flavored updates of Sly Stone's "Everybody Is A Star", and a rendition of another Allen Toussaint song called "Happiness". The Perry streak included 1984's Break Out, which did exactly that going triple platinum and winning two Grammys for the singles Automatic and "Jump (for My Love)". This period in the early 80's ostensibly represents the group's commercial peak as a charting act. Their last big hit was Neutron Dance from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack.
As the '80s wound down, June Pointer recorded two solo albums, and later left the trio by 2001. Anita also did some solo project work, and had a minor hit with a song called, "Overnight Success."
Anita and Ruth still perform concerts under the group's name. Ruth's daughter, Issa Pointer, is the trio's newest member. June suffered a stroke on February 27, 2006. While hospitalized, she was diagnosed with cancer, which had metastasized in her breast, colon, liver and bones. She died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California on April 11, 2006 at the age of 52.
Goldmine
The Pointer Sisters Lyrics
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Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine
My baby's divine
Flowers arrive
Who else would think of that but my guy
Oh, and I don't have to be miss perfect one
For him to love what he sees
I can feel it in the little things he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby, he's a goldmine
Oh, what he does just keeps my heart in love
My baby, he's a goldmine
Oh, all he does just keeps me here in love
Keeps me right here in love
Five times a day
He calls me up to say, "how ya doin' baby"
He's just that way
Leaves me little notes by my coffee cup
The sweetest poetry to me
Oh and every night he tells me with his touch
The way he moves just makes me want to scream
My baby, he's a goldmine
Oh, what he does just keeps my heart in love
My baby, he's a goldmine
Oh, all he does just keeps me so in love
Keeps me, right here in love
Right here in love
His eyes were fire, my heart was cold
My arms were ready for new love to hold
He makes me feel something that I've never known
When you find someone like him, you don't let go
Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine
My baby's divine
Yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh ooh ooh)
Oh yeah
Oh, I can feel it in the little things that he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby he's a goldmine
And oh, what he does just keeps me here in love
My baby he's a goldmine
Oh, what he does just keeps me here,
Keeps me here in love
My baby he's a goldmine
He treats me kind
Rain or shine
Ooh ooh
My baby he's a goldmine
Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh baby
My baby he's a goldmine
Your eyes, your hair
Your lips, your nose,
Baby, your toes
The Pointer Sisters' song Goldmine is a tribute to a special and unique kind of relationship where the partner is regarded as a source of wealth and happiness, hence, the reference to "goldmine." The lyrics describe the singer's happiness in a relationship where she is cherished, loved, and cared for. She refers to her partner as a "goldmine" because he provides her with emotional stability and support that makes her feel rich and fulfilled. The man is described as kind, loving, and always in touch, which makes her feel special and valued.
The singer highlights how her partner pays attention to her needs and affections by buying her flowers, leaving little notes, and checking up on her five times a day, with such little acts of love that make her feel adored. The lyrics show that the artist values the small gestures of love, and that is what counts most to her. The singer also asserts that her partner's love doesn't depend on her being the perfect person, but she is valued just the way she is, and she feels very happy to be with him.
In summary, Goldmine is a song about true love and affection that doesn't depend on material wealth but rather emotional wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
The singer has a wonderfully kind and attentive partner who is a great catch
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
The singer's partner is exclusively hers and she is grateful to have him
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Her partner is a treasure and treats her with utmost kindness and care
Loves me rain or shine
Her partner loves her irrespective of the circumstances and situations they are in
My baby's divine
Her partner is divine, perfect and wonderful
Flowers arrive
Her partner is romantic and thoughtful, as he sends her flowers as a gesture of love
Who else would think of that but my guy
Her partner is special and unique in the way he treats her with sweet and kind gestures
He's all heart and all mine
He is all about giving love and affection to her, and she feels grateful to have him
Oh, and I don't have to be miss perfect one
She doesn't need to pretend or be some perfect persona for him to love her
For him to love what he sees
He loves her for who she is, and she doesn't need to change for him
I can feel it in the little things he does
She can feel his love and care in the small actions he takes for her
What I found is every woman's dream
To have a partner like hers is a dream come true for every woman
My baby, he's a goldmine
She refers to her partner as a goldmine due to his immense value and positive attributes
Oh, what he does just keeps my heart in love
His loving and caring ways keep her heart full of love and appreciation for him
Keeps me right here in love
He keeps her in love with him and their relationship
Five times a day
He calls her frequently to check on her and show his care
He's just that way
He is naturally caring and loving, and she appreciates that about him
Leaves me little notes by my coffee cup
He leaves little notes for her to find, expressing his love and affection for her
The sweetest poetry to me
His words feel like poetry to her, and she cherishes them
Oh and every night he tells me with his touch
Through his physical touch, he expresses his love and affection for her every night
The way he moves just makes me want to scream
The physical aspect of their relationship is incredibly fulfilling and satisfying for the artist
His eyes were fire, my heart was cold
Before she met her partner, she was emotionally distant and unavailable
My arms were ready for new love to hold
She was ready for a new relationship and open to love
He makes me feel something that I've never known
Her partner has helped her experience emotions and love feelings that she never had before
When you find someone like him, you don't let go
She feels incredibly fortunate to have found someone special like her partner and cherishes him
My baby he's a goldmine
Her partner is her unmatchable treasure
He treats me kind
He always treats her with kindness and care
Rain or shine
He loves and cares for her, irrespective of the circumstances
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Written by: ANDY GOLDMARK, BRUCE ROBERTS
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@tahirahsmith101
The Pointer sisters was a my first girl crush! I am a full on lesbian thank to Anita Pointer! Lol Black women in the 80s and 90s were freaking naturally beautiful!
@naynay5728
Anita Pointer was highly attractive whew. And she just oozed natural sex appeal.
@deanjosefmartell701
hahaha i am a gay guy too and Miss Anita was always my favorite Sister although i did'nt look @ her as you did (which is no problem) i was groovin" to her voice as YES WE CAN CAN is still my favorite song (pointer sister version Anita Lead Vocals) in 2024 + she sang lead on How Long (Betcha' Gotta Chick ON The Side) actually i read her book "the pointer sisters story fairytale" and she stated that she did most of the lead vocals (on album filler tracks) as we know both June & Ruth sang lead on many of their hit songs. DM
@all4one06
June Pointerโs distinctive vocal delivery here is supremely powerful! She certainly knew how to put a๐๐พpunch into a Pointer Sister song! ๐ถ โRIP June & Anita๐๏ธ
@joelara4779
Junes voice is so powerful.
@Cicilo1983
"Hot Together" was such a good album, one that never got the recognition it deserved. The Pointer Sisters are one of the most talented vocal groups ever, male or female. The quality of their output remained phenomenally consistent through their lengthy career. Each album they recorded was simply loaded with amazing songs, whether they were released as singles or not. Anita, Ruth and June each had their own distinctive vocal style, which zoomed to the stratosphere when they sang together. Their music will ALWAYS hold a super special place in my heart.
@jeffcubeta
I totally agree. "Taste" should have been a top 5 hit, easy.
@Cicilo1983
@@jeffcubeta Right on ! A hidden gem in their catalogue, something that could have been on "Break Out".
@larrypucillo1218
"Set me free" also!
@Faltor895
I don't know, what I've heard from Right Rhythm hasn't exactly wowed me