"I'm So Excited" is a song by American girl group the Pointer Sisters. Jointly written and composed by the sisters in collaboration with Trevor Lawrence, it was originally released in September 1982, reaching number 30 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. This was followed by a remixed re-release in July 1984, reaching number 9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''Billboard'' named the song number 23 on their list of "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs Of All Time".

Background

The song was originally recorded for and appeared on the Sisters' 1982 album, '' So Excited!'', and was subsequently released as a single. Upon its release, the single charted at No. 28 on the ''

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'' Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart, No. 30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 46 on the ''Billboard'' R&B Singles chart. ''

'' called it "sexy and fun". Two years later, on the group's

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certified multi-Platinum album '' Break Out,'' a slightly remixed and edited version of the song was included and re released as a single. This time, it peaked at No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 25 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. In March 2001, the song was included in the RIAA and National Endowment for the Arts project Songs of the Century, a list intended to "promote a better understanding of

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's musical and cultural heritage." The song was ranked #264 out of 365 songs.

Music video

A music video was filmed for the 1984 re-release of the single, directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega. In the clip, the sisters are seen getting ready for a

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party at a high society club. Anita Pointer is shown dressing and applying make up; Ruth Pointer, wearing only a nightgown, is shown rolling around on her bed and throwing her garments around; and June Pointer is wearing nothing at all and taking a bubble bath. Once the sisters arrive at the club, they are photographed, attracting the attention of the other party goers. By the video's end, they have the club on its feet jamming to the song. In the video, Dorian Harewood also appears.

Personnel

* Anita Pointer – lead vocals * Ruth Pointer – backing vocals * June Pointer – backing vocals * John Barnes – acoustic piano * Michael Boddicker – synthesizer programming * Greg Phillinganes – synthesizers * William "Smitty" Smith –

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* George Doering – guitar *

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– guitar * Nathan Watts – bass * John "J.R." Robinson – drums * Paulinho da Costa – percussion

Personnel (1983)

*Lead vocals: Anita Pointer *Backing vocals: Ruth Pointer, June Pointer *Drums: John "J.R." Robinson *Percussion: Paulinho da Costa *Keyboards, synthesizers: Michael Boddicker, Greg Phillinganes, William D. "Smitty" Smith *Guitars: George Doering,

*Trumpet:

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*Trombone: Richard Hyde *Saxophone: Jim Horn *Programming: Michael Boddicker

Charts

Weekly charts

Year end charts

Certifications

Cover versions

In 2001, Australian ''

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teamed up with Australian girl group Sirens to record a cover version of "I'm So Excited", titled "I'm So Excited (The Bum Dance)". This cover was released through BMG Australia on October 15, 2001, as a CD single containing the original version, two remixes, and

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"Feelin Free". Upon its release, the song reached number 12 on the Australian

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, spending four weeks in the top 50.

References

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