After five decades stunning audiences with effortlessly graceful and performances that fuse heavenly harmonies, sparkling choreography and glitzy glamour, The Three Degrees have yet to slow down. As the Guinness Book of World Records’ Longest Running Female Vocal Trio, they’ve likely got more shows under their belt than almost any other live act, and have performed at some truly once-in-a-lifetime events: after catching the attention of HRH Prince Charles, they sang for his 30th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace and have since appeared at many charitable events associated with the royals.
These three astonishingly talented vocalists are widely known for two unmistakeable tunes: 1974’s Philly soul classic “When Will I See You Again”, which reached the Top 5 in seven countries, peaking at No 2 on the US singles chart and remaining at No 1 in the UK for two weeks before earning an inclusion in Billboard’s list of the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time, and “The Sound of Philadelphia”, a Platinum-certified MFSB single in which they memorably featured. Aside from these, The Three Degrees have released too many beloved tunes to name, issuing thirteen studio albums since 1970’s debut LP Maybe.
With a deeply devoted fanbase and even deeper roots in the music industry, The Three Degrees are one of the most successful vocal trios in musical history, and remain one of the most respected and widely beloved names in soul and R&B.