Special Things yielded another smash hit, Tom Snow and Cynthia Weil’s “He’s So Shy” (No. 2) and best showing since 1973’s “Yes We Can Can.” (It was also The Boss’ first chart-topper outside of North America!) Also from Energy, the collection includes a song written by “Yes” author Allen Toussaint, the funky “Happiness,” which charted in countries including Belgium, The Netherlands and Canada. Billboard Hot 100.) From Energy, Greatest Hits pulls the Pointers’ Pop/R&B/AC smash recording of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire” – their highest-charting pop single to that point (No.

(Its two singles, “Blind Faith” and “Who Do You Love” both “Bubbled Under” the U.S. Oddly, no tracks were represented from sophomore LP Priority. Nevertheless, it's an interesting and vibrant sidestep in the band's development - before the 1980s took hold and synth-popped them back to the top of the charts.ħ.Greatest Hits, released in October 1982, culled its ten tracks from three of the trio’s first four Planet albums: debut Energy (1978), Special Things (1980) and Black and White (1981). Unfortunately, it left many of the band's old fans a little unsure of where the Pointer Sisters were headed next, and not one song from the LP managed to crack the charts. The band rounds out the mix with a fabulous reevaluation of Bob Seger's 'All Your Love.' Priority is a remarkable, cohesive set. Elsewhere, a cover of British folkie Richard Thompson's 'Don't Let a Thief Steal into Your Heart' is magnificent.

But where things become most interesting is across covers of Ian Hunter's 'Who Do You Love,' Graham Parker's 'Turned Up Too Late,' and the Rolling Stones' 'Happy.' Three grimy rock & roll classics by three grungy bands seemed odd fodder for this R&B group, but not only did the Pointer Sisters hold their own on all counts, their own gospel-influenced vocal styles were surprisingly suited to the material. Hoping to fuel the flames ignited by the success of their earlier Springsteen cover, 'Fire,' the Pointer Sisters made sure to take the Boss in tow on this new outing with 'She's Got the Fever.' Slow and smooth with vocals at the front, the song is the epitome of a late-night, low-light classic. Taking rock covers to the next level and operating still under the guidance of producer Richard Perry, the group delivered another sophisticated set, yet this time barely creaked into the Top 50. If the Pointer Sisters caused a puzzled ripple of amazement with the appearance of their rock & roll Planet debut, then they almost certainly broke the dam on 1979's ballsy, bluesed-out Priority.

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