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Released in 1985, "All I Know Is the Way I Feel" was the lead single from The Pointer Sisters' tenth studio album, Right Rhythm . Coming off the massive success of their 1983 album Break Out , the sisters were at the height of their pop-crossover fame. However, this specific track marked a transition in their sound, leaning heavily into sophisticated 80s R&B and synthesized soul rather than the high-energy dance-pop of hits like "Jump (For My Love)."
Black & White showcases the group in a transitional phase. They were moving away from the 70s funk and doo-wop revivalism (think “Yes We Can Can”) and leaning into the slicker, synthesizer-laced production that would define 80s pop. Produced by Richard Perry—the legendary producer behind their biggest successes—the track features: