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#233 HAPPINESS Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters' string of dance hits in the 1980s was a double edged sword. It gave the trio a higher profile, but also pigeon-holed the siblings in that genre. The Pointer Sisters had already proven their adaptability throughout the preceding decade, recording songs in an array of genres. "Happiness" serves as a testament to their vocal ability on a song that fuses gospel with funk and soul. 
Allen Toussaint wrote the song which the sisters recorded for their 1978 'Energy' album. He recorded a version of it on his 'Motion' album, issued in the same year. The trio's interpretation was produced by Richard Perry. Toto's David Hungate, Jeffrey Porcaro and David Paich contribute bass, drums and acoustic piano respectively. Waddy Wachtel performed guitar and James Newton Howard played synthesizer on the track.
"Happiness" was released as a single in 1979. The disc peaked at #30 in the USA. Along with its pop achievement, the track appeared on the R&B and Dance charts there. It peaked at #8 in Belgium and 11 in the Netherlands.
 
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
A new song is added each day.