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United Kingdom The Three Degrees, an influential American female vocal group, achieved significant success in soul, R&B, and disco, including chart-topping hits and international performances.
The group's first record label, where they released 'Gee Baby (I'm Sorry)' in 1965.
Signed a recording contract with The Three Degrees in their early career.
Signed the trio to a recording contract in their early career.
Owned by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the label signed The Three Degrees, predating their work together at Philadelphia International Records.
Released their first album, 'Maybe,' which was a success on the R&B chart in 1970.
The label where The Three Degrees achieved their greatest successes, including 'When Will I See You Again' and 'TSOP,' working with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
The Three Degrees signed with this label after parting ways with Gamble and Huff, releasing albums like 'A Toast Of Love' and 'Standing Up For Love.'
The group signed with Ariola in Europe and the US, working with Giorgio Moroder and releasing successful disco albums such as 'New Dimensions' and '3D.'
The group's own label, used for releasing albums like 'Album of Love' and 'Live in the UK' between 1982 and 1985.
Released 'The Heaven I Need,' produced by Stock/Aitken/Waterman, for The Three Degrees in 1985.
Released the album 'Three Degrees ... And Holding' featuring Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday, and Victoria Wallace in 1989.
Released the 2016 studio album 'Strategy: Our Tribute To Philadelphia' with Freddi Poole as a member.
The Three Degrees were formed around 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originating with Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter, and Linda Turner from Overbrook High School. Discovered by producer and songwriter Richard Barrett, the group released their first song, “Gee Baby (I’m Sorry)” for Swan Records in 1965. Early lineup changes saw Helen Scott and Janet Harmon join, with Sheila Ferguson replacing Scott in 1966. Valerie Holiday replaced Harmon in 1967, forming the most successful lineup of Pinkney, Holiday, and Ferguson, who were together from 1967 to 1976. This period marked their rise to prominence, culminating in significant chart success and international recognition.
In 1970, after signing with Roulette Records, the group released their debut album, “Maybe,” which reached No. 4 on the US R&B chart and No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their subsequent move to Philadelphia International Records in 1973 under Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff led to their greatest achievements. They were featured vocalists on the MFSB single “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” in 1974, which became the theme song for “Soul Train.” The same year, their single “When Will I See You Again” topped the UK Chart for two weeks and reached No. 2 in the US, selling over two million copies. This established them as a prominent act globally.
Following Fayette Pinkney’s departure in 1976, Helen Scott returned, and the group continued to achieve hits, including “Take Good Care Of Yourself.” In 1978, they signed with Ariola Records and collaborated with Giorgio Moroder, releasing disco-styled albums and four UK Top 20 hits such as “Woman in Love.” The group notably performed for Prince Charles’ 30th birthday in 1978 and his pre-wedding party in 1981, highlighting their international appeal. The 1980s saw them release albums on their own 3D label and collaborate with Stock/Aitken/Waterman. Despite further lineup changes and health-related departures of members like Cynthia Garrison in 2010 and her passing in 2024, the group, now featuring Valerie Holiday, Freddi Poole, and Helen Scott, continues to perform and record, releasing “Strategy: Our Tribute to Philadelphia” in 2016.
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