Should I Do It
The Pointer Sisters | Artist Essentials
First released: 1981 (year verified)
Original 1981 studio recording
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First released: 1981 (year verified)
The selected original recording is documented in 1981 in the release history of Black & White. Only year precision is assigned. Later singles, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace the original year.
Recording: Original 1981 studio recording
Credit: The Pointer Sisters
Role in this collection: Original group performance
Original album: Black & White
Black & White - original 1981 program
The original nine-track program includes Slow Hand and Should I Do It in 1981. The later single placement of Should I Do It and the separately identified bonus edits do not redate the original performance. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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Black & White - original 1981 program
The original nine-track program includes Slow Hand and Should I Do It in 1981. The later single placement of Should I Do It and the separately identified bonus edits do not redate the original performance. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
About The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters developed their vocal training in their father's West Oakland church. Their 1973 debut began a recording career that moved across styles, including the country song Fairytale, written by Anita and Bonnie Pointer. After the quartet became a trio of Anita, June and Ruth, Fire introduced a rock-oriented direction. Break Out later featured Automatic and Jump, bringing the group's harmonies into a dance-pop setting alongside continued stage and television work.
Artist background sources
The Pointer Sisters - official group biography
West Oakland church training, 1973 debut, Fairytale authorship, historic quartet/trio transition, Fire and Break Out musical directions. The source's Opry/award chronology, sweeping influence claims, commercial totals and current membership are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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