Pointer Sisters made the 80s a festive period to dance in. Their music grew from the late 70s onto the early 90s with hit after hit pulling dancers like magnets to the dance floor. “Mercury Rising” is from their 1986 project, “Hot Together” - produced by Richard Perry. This is their sensual approach with Ruth Pointer singing lead and in a delivery which always brought to mind a Marvin Gaye edge. Sexy and full of endurance this one starts with native drums calling the carnal excitement of lovers exploring the rising temperatures of intimacy. It has been a long time since this aural anthem has been approached by the trio and it is carried out in full form here.
I have taken the 12’ vocal and instrumental of “Mercury Rising” and turned up the temperature again for this ReStructure Mix. Using a new rhythm track for the intro and closing to give the sensual feel more of a “pant” than a “breath”.
