Jump (For My Love)
Girls Aloud
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Recorded Versions"Jump (For My Love)" was originally recorded by The Pointer Sisters in 1983 and was later covered by British girl group Girls Aloud in 2003.
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Achievements - The Pointer SistersThe version by The Pointer Sisters reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned them a Grammy Award in 1985 for 'Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals'.
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Chart Performance - Girls AloudGirls Aloud's version peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 200,000 copies.
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Title RevisionInitially, The Pointer Sister's song was titled "Jump" but was later changed to "Jump (for My Love)" to avoid confusion with the Van Halen song of the same name.
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by Marti Sharron, Stephen Mitchell, and Gary Skardina and it is well-known for its catchy chorus and energetic dance-pop style.
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Music Video - Girls AloudThe music video for Girls Aloud's version of "Jump" features the members of the band competing in athletic challenges against male rivals.
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Usage in FilmsThe Pointer Sisters' version of the song was featured in several films, most notably in the 1996 film "Love Actually".
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Sales Figure - The Pointer SistersAs of 2003, the Pointer Sisters' version of "Jump (For My Love)" had sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S.
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LanguagesA Spanish version of "Jump (For My Love)" was recorded by The Pointer Sisters, titled "Salta (Por Mi Amor)".
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Album InclusionThe Girls Aloud version of the song was included in the "Sound of the Underground" album while The Pointer Sisters' version was included in their "Break Out" album.
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Release DateThe original version by The Pointer Sisters was released in April 1984, while Girls Aloud's version was released twenty years later in December 2003.
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