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Yes We Can Can

Music by Allen Toussaint

Originally Performed by Pointer Sisters

"Yes We Can Can" is a 1973 funk classic recorded by the American R&B girl group the Pointer Sisters and released on the Blue Thumb record label. The song, written by Allen Toussaint, is a socially conscious one, featuring intricate background vocals by three of the sisters while Anita Pointer handled lead vocal duties. The song is also used in the films The Associate, Big Momma's House, Ali, Maid in Manhattan, and Sunday Driver.

    Release Date: 1973


Our Mothers Daughters : Carry On : 1 CD

Our Mothers Daughters : Carry On

"Carry On" is an impressive, generous CD from four very talented women, Colleen, Krisann, Barb and Joanne. They do Doo-Wop and Soul tunes "Treat Her Like A Lady," "You've Been In Love Too Long," "Yes We Can Can"), Gospel (the spiritual "Walkin' in Jerusalem," the upbeat "Angels" "Light At The End Of The Tunnel,"), Folk/Traditional (the jazzy 1920s British pop tune "Seaside Rendezvous " and the sweet traditional "That Lonesome Road" ), Country ("V.F.D."), Latin/Salsa (the silly "Oreo" and "South Of The Border,"), World ("Hate Kills," "Breaths" and "Yakkity Yak,") Swing ("Call Me"), and Contemporary ("Remember That," "Let's Pretend"). There's some non-vocal percussion (doumbek) and a little kazoo. Our attempts to find our more about them on the web and liner notes came up empty, but we do know that they've been together for about 10 years, they share a strong, positive feminist viewpoint, a great sense of humor, and they sing together with strength and spirit. Good stuff!

Songlist: Yakkity Yak, Treat Her Like A Lady, Walkin' In Jerusalem, Seaside Rendezvous, You've Been In Love Too Long, That Lonesome Road, Oreo, V.F.D., Remember That, Angels, Light At The End Of The Tunnel, South Of The Border, Hate Kills, Call Me, Let's Pretend, Breaths, Yes We Can Can

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6798c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


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Yes We Can Can : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Allen Toussaint : The Pointer Sisters : 1 CD : 08202400 : 884088327484

Kirby Shaw : Yes We Can Can

The 1973 pop hit by the Pointer Sisters offers one big blast of funk-fueled nostalgia! A super choice for show and pop groups, your singers will love to sing this great arrangement! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Allen Toussaint Performed By: The Pointer Sisters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.80 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08202400 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SAB

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