The Pointer Sisters

I'm So Excited

Song Review by Amy Hanson

Co-written by the Pointer Sisters and associate producer Trevor Lawrence, 1982’s ”I’m so Excited” was an 80’s driven, synth and piano heavy slab of new-wave R&B. Not quite a stunner on the R&B charts, the song became one the band’s few singles to land higher on the mainstream pop charts, leveling off at #30. With Anita Pointer handling lead vocals, ”I’m so Excited” is a passionate, jangly love song, urgent with little of the dynamics that drove their early, classic R&B. But, still, there is a spark and fire that completely identifies the 80s era sisters with their own alter egos. When they sing “I’m about to lose control and I think I like it”, you’d better believe they mean it.

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Year	Artist/Album	Label	Time
1982	The Pointer Sisters So Excited!	BBR	5:36
1983	The Pointer Sisters Break Out	Planet	4:55
1986	Various Artists Music for the Miracle	Epic	0:00
1989	The Pointer Sisters Greatest Hits [RCA]	RCA	5:41
1989	The Pointer Sisters The Best of the Pointer Sisters [RCA 1989]	RCA
1989	Original Soundtrack Working Girl [Original Soundtrack]	Arista	5:39
1992	Various Artists The RCA Records Label: The First Note in Black Music	RCA	5:38
1993	The Pointer Sisters The Collection [RCA]	RCA
1994	Various Artists Supergroups	Stardust Records
1994	Various Artists Physical	Time / Life Music	3:34
1995	Various Artists Only in the 80's, Vol. 2	K-Tel Distribution	4:52
1996	The Pointer Sisters The Best of the Pointer Sisters [Ariola]	Ariola	3:51
1996	Various Artists Party Time, Vol. 2: Ultimate Party Album	SPG	3:11
1996	The Pointer Sisters The Very Best of the Pointer Sisters [RCA]	RCA	3:53
1996	Various Artists I Know What Boys Like	Shanachie	5:41
1997	Various Artists Roller Hockey Album	RCA	5:36
1997	Various Artists Greatest Sports Rock and Jams, Vol. 2	Cold Front Records / K-Tel Distribution	4:51
1997	Various Artists 80's Club Hits	Metacom / EMI-Capitol
1998	Chicken Soup Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating Life	Rhino
1998	Various Artists University of Michigan		3:48
1998	Various Artists Chicken Soup for the Soul: Collection	Rhino	3:54
1998	Various Artists Body Moves: Non-Stop Disco Workout, Vol. 2	Universal Special Products / Rebound Records	5:31
1999	Various Artists DJ Don's Party Mix: Dance Party	Power Records (Fitness / Dance)	4:16
1999	Various Artists Big 12 Inches: So Excited	Buddha Records	5:41
1999	Various Artists Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Christmas Gift to You	Rhino	3:54
1999	Various Artists Gold & Platinum: Hits of the '80s, Vol. 2	Realm Records	4:25
1999	Various Artists Movie Hits [Metacom]	Metacom	5:40
1999	Various Artists Pop in the 80's, Vol. 1	Madacy Distribution / Madacy	3:56
2000	Various Artists Party Time [SPG]	SPG	3:11
2000	Various Artists Greatest Hits of the 80's [BMG Greeting Card CD]	BMG Special Products	3:51
2001	Various Artists '80s Pop Hits	Compose Records	3:47
2001	Various Artists Michigan Wolverines: Go Blue	Alphabet City	3:48
2001	Various Artists Instant Party: Hot! Hot! Hot!	Rhino	3:52
2001	The Pointer Sisters Hits!	RCA	3:55
2001	Various Artists Cosmic Grooves: Sagittarius	Rhino	3:55
2001	Various Artists The Ultimate Hits of the 80's	Collectables	5:40
2001	Various Artists A Year in Your Life: 1984, Vol. 2	Definitive	4:54
2001	Various Artists Gold & Platinum: Hits of the '80s, Vol. 1-3	Realm Records	4:25
2001	Various Artists The Ultimate Jukebox Hits of the '80s, Vol. 1	Collectables	5:40
2002	The Pointer Sisters The Best of the Pointer Sisters [BMG]	RCA	3:51
2002	Various Artists Jukebox Hits of the '80s [Collectables]	Collectables	3:54
2002	Various Artists 40 Years of Jukebox Hits: The 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's	Collectables	5:40
2002	Various Artists Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)	Rhino	3:50
2002	The Pointer Sisters The Best of the Pointer Sisters [RCA 2000]	RCA	3:55
2004	The Pointer Sisters Platinum & Gold Collection	BMG Heritage / RCA	4:52
2004	Various Artists Dance Party Classics [BMG Special Products]	BMG Special Products	3:55
2004	Various Artists Greatest Hits of the 80's [BMG Special Products]	BMG Special Products	3:50
2004	The Pointer Sisters The Collection [Madacy-Bonus DVD]	Madacy	7:40
2005	Various Artists Sing-A-Long Summer	WEA / Warner Special Marketing	3:50
2006	Various Artists Excellent 80's	Sony CMG / Sony Music	3:55
2006	Various Artists The Best of Miami Vice [Hip-O]	Hip-O	3:54
2006	Various Artists The Pink Album	Polystar
2006	Various Artists Let's Hear It for the Girls	EMI Music Distribution	3:49
2007	Various Artists Babski Wieczór	EMI Music Distribution	3:47
2007	Various Artists Biale Wesele: White Wedding	Sony BMG	4:52
2007	The Pointer Sisters Super Hits	Sony Music Distribution / Sbme Special Mkts.	4:55
2007	Various Artists Top Hits of the 80's: Groovin' Hits	Collectables	5:40
2007	Various Artists The Best Of Disco...Ever!	EMI Music Distribution	3:46
2008	Various Artists Top Hits of the 80s [Collectables]	Collectables	3:54
2008	Various Artists Sky Radio Top 100	Sony BMG	3:48
2008	Various Artists Sounds of the 80's Generation	Destra	3:50
2010	Various Artists Elokuvien 100 Suosituinta	Sony Music Distribution / Sony Music Entertainment	3:51
2010	Various Artists Big Tunes: Back 2 the 80s	Sony Music	3:50
2010	The Pointer Sisters So Excited [Compilation]	Collectables	3:55
2011	The Pointer Sisters S.O.U.L.	Sony Music	4:54
2011	Various Artists Pure... 80s Dance Party	Sony Music	3:49
2017	The Pointer Sisters Automatic: Best Of	Music Club Deluxe	3:55
	Various Artists Absolute Disco Classics	Eva
	Various Artists Dzien Dobry Bardzo Radio Zet	Sony Music / Sony Music Distribution	3:50
	Various Artists Mum Songs	Crimson	3:54
	Various Artists The Best of School Disco.com: 10th Anniversary	EMI	3:49

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I'm So Excited

Song Review by Amy Hanson

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