"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".[2]
Background
The song was originally recorded for and appeared on the Sisters' 1982 album, So Excited!, and was subsequently released as a single.[3] Upon its release, the single charted at No. 28 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart, No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 46 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.[4]Billboard called it "sexy and fun".[5]
Two years later, on the group's RIAA certified multi-Platinum album Break Out, a slightly remixed and edited version of the song was included and re released as a single.[6][7] This time, it peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[4]
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 America's musical and cultural heritage."[8] The song was ranked #264 out of 365 songs.[9]
Music video
A music video was filmed for the 1984 re-release of the single, directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega.[citation needed] In the clip, the sisters are seen getting ready for a formal 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.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Cover versions
In 2001, Australian Big Brotherseason one contestant Sara-Marie Fedele 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 B-side "Feelin Free".[31][32] Upon its release, the song reached number 12 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, spending four weeks in the top 50.[33]
In popular culture
The brand Wowcher has used a modified version of this song in its advertisements.[34] The song is currently the opening theme for AEW Dynamite as of January 2025.[35]
References
^Billboard Staff (October 19, 2023). "The 500 Best Pop Songs: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024. The Pointers and Perry scored big with another vibrant dance-pop song, "Jump (For My Love)," in 1984.
^I'm So Excited (The Bum Dance) (Australian CD single liner notes). Sara-Marie. BMG Australia, Ra Records. 2001. 74321 891762.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
