Pointer Sisters, ‘Fire’ (‘Cash Box’ magazine, October 28, 1978). Click to enlarge.

The Pointer Sisters “Fire” released in the fall of 1978 and originally appeared on the Energy LP.

This slow-burning tune, sung by Anita Pointer and written by Bruce Springsteen, made it to #2 on the US Hot 100 in early 1979. Catch the Pointer Sisters performing on The Midnight Special that same year.

Previously on Vintage Ads: Tom T. Hall, ‘Fox On The Run’ (1976)