The Three Degrees

When you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song, “When Will I See You Again”, a major hit record throughout the world, topping charts in the USA, UK, Japan and most European countries. It earned the trio every conceivable accolade not to mention enough Gold records to make Fort Knox envious!

More than five decades on, The Three Degrees have retained their precise vocal qualities and amassed an impressive list of hit records.

In 1972, they aligned their recording fate with Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label and hit the charts with “Dirty Ol’ Man”. Soon after came “The Sound of Philadelphia”, which featured the ladies with MFSB.

The following year produced their biggest hit ‘When Will I See You Again”. “The whole Philadelphia Sound was the brainchild of Kenny (Gamble) and Leon (Huff),” explains Valerie Holiday, a Three Degree since 1967. “They wrote and produced most of the hits for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The O’Jays, Billy Paul and The Jacksons among many others.”

During their three years with Philadelphia International, the hits kept coming with “Year Of Decision”, “Take Good Care Of Yourself” and “Toast of Love”

It was during this era that Prince Charles – now King Charles – publicly acclaimed The Three Degrees as his favourite group – Charlie’s Angels as they were tagged! “It was a great feeling… a feeling of awe,” recalls Valerie.

In 1978 they teamed up with Giorgio Moroder (of Donna Summer fame) and a new string of hits followed – “Giving Up, Giving In”, “My Simple Heart”, “The Runner” and the lush ballad “Woman In Love”.

The Three Degrees, the longest-running female vocal group in history, show no signs of slowing down!

The Three Degrees are Valerie Holiday, Freddie Pool and Tabitha King. Their St Ives show will include a support act.

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