They were appreciated around the world more then any other group at the time. They are amazing. Love them. And they always had the best bands backing them up.
My favorite version of this classic! Those harmonies were *angelic* Fayette was KILLING IT with that Soprano, what a voice. I love how Valerie delivered her part, so dramatic ❤ And Sheila had a beautiful voice, that tone was everything. Let's not forget about the coreography! Those hand movements were so delicate, and perfectly done. That ending was like opening the gates of heaven! *THIS IS THEIR BEST PERFORMANCE EVER*
Absolutely agree with you: it's a triumphant rendition of this song. .No one can touch it. And the Three Degrees at their magnificent peak! Three amazing voices and three beautiful women, three splendid examples of womanhood. Valerie's harmonies are so unusual--I've never heard anyone harmonize like her or them--they have their own unique, inimitable sound. This recording is also a great tribute to the lushness and luxury of the Philly sound at its glorious best. They are like three immortals on that stage--I always come back to this video of them and it never ceases to astonish me. I've been hooked on their sound since I first heard it in my early teens--a heavy rocker at the time--coming from a transistor radio on a building site where I was stacking bricks. I looked at the radio and thought: Omigod, who is THAT? They epitomize the phrase "a class act."
Goodness Sheila Ferguson ❤... those puppies are sitting perfectly in that dress… Absolutely gorgeous... I'm sure all the men in the audience were in love. Three goddesses with great talent. Fayette is super soprano... singing all up and down the scale OMG. VALERIE is gorgeous looking like a black Farrah Fawcett and singing for the Gods ❤❤❤
These were the real girl groups with perfect vocals, perfect appereance, style and glamour. And just still nice to watch and listen to after that many years. Timeless beauties.. wow!!!! I wish we could bring back those lovely times...
I'm not going to compare this performance to other artists renditions or critically rate this according to my personal likings. Behold, The Three Degrees performing MacArthur Park. Ladies, you put on a beautiful and entertaining performance here. We will probably never see the likes of this caliber of entertainment again in our lifetime. Thanks Psimberg for posting this.
I thought the 3 Degrees were a one-hit-wonder--until I saw this. The best rendition ever! I love the Supremes also, but these three women should have been equally famous in the US. (I see they were popular in Japan!) :) 127,562 views--I think I make up 100,000 of those!! Thank you for sharing!!
Hardly. The three degrees had a very success string of charting hits their entire career but sadly they were more successful in Europe than at home in the USA.
Never got the recognition here in the US that they deserved . I started following them when background singers for Englebert Humperdinck and then seeing them in the movie “ The French Connection “ !
Wow! What an awesome performance, these ladies had crazy talent, class and sex appeal. They look fabulous in those fitted gowns and can still do the choreography and keep their harmonies tight. I have become a big fan of The Three Degrees.
Gosh, weren't these ladies just so graceful. I absolutely loved to watch them perform, during the '70s and beyond. They could sing in perfect harmony and dance to boot, beautiful ladies!
the three degrees are prince charles favorite group iv liked them back from the 70 es and still like them now how maney bands or groups singers of this generation...honestly can last as long as the three degrees they are quality great fantastic.....
I agree with you Michelle, there are no groups, men or women, like this today. Soooo much class, beauty and wonderful, magnificent unmatched voices . I appreciate beyond words what these vastly talented ladies have contributed to music. Our Grand Creator KNEW what He was doing when He gave us the Three Degrees. This is truly enjoyable....
Ive been listening to this group and introducing youngsters to The Three Degrees since I first heard them at a South Florida Disco in 1974. Ive got all their LPs and 45's and still play them on my Stereo system that Ive had for almost 50 years!!! And their sound on Reel To Reel Tape!!
+ian bradley When you see her, please tell her that her voice, music and performance touches my heart. I discovered the Three Degrees when I was 15 years old in 1976 and I since then I am a fan. Love from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
I was only 8, 9 years old when I first heard them. And in elementary school I along with two other girls, would playback their songs. We were three of the four tan girls in our class in a wonderful school in Amsterdam and we loved their elegant dresses and graceful moves!
The Three Degrees are one of pop music's greatest forgotten groups - better than the Supremes, the Ronettes or any disco diva. Once again, the record-buying public missed the boat. No matter; we love you, Fayette, Sheila and Valerie!
The most beautiful group in my opinion. Who is the best is a difficult one to call. I think groups like the Supremes had better material to work with generally.
I agree with you that they are a great group, my favourite girl group actually, and better than the Supremes. But forgotten? I don't think so, they are often still played on radio stations in the UK. My gripe with the radio though, is that they always seem to play their most famous hits like When will I see you again, or Take good care of yourself. Wish they'd play some of their other hits as 3D do have a huge back catalogue.
This performance is sublime. The choreography and the aesthetics combine with the natural and believable spirit of the performance to just take the outstanding vocals and create something very special.
My life feels more complete to see and hear this wonderfully talented group do so much more than I ever knew they did. Why were they kept away from the main scene here in America?? If just for their performances I am thankful for the internet and those who appreciate their talent and heartfelt presence onstage to provide these videos I would never have known about.
Remarkable. This goes to show that the Three Degrees were all supremely talented and oozing with class. Obviously Sheila normally fronted the group, but it's great to see Fayette and Valerie get their moment in the spotlight. Why can't we see the likes of this nowadays; it can't be a sudden vacuum of good singers surely? Times and fashions change but, why oh why can we not see the quality available instead of the, often, soulless garbage that gets trotted out by the record company moguls of today. It's just starving our younger generations who are fed a diet of cr*p, and are so used to it now that they wouldn't recognise brilliance if it bit them on the butt cheeks.
These three ladies were closest to my favorite all time girl group The Ronettes, reminded me so much of them the first time I heard them. Love them. Never got the recognition in the US they deserved. Like so many great American artists, had to go to other countries to receive their due !
What a masterpiece. Compelling musical arrangement, beautiful vocals, inspired choreography and flawlessly executed. I've long thought that TTD are one of the most underrated acts of their time. Yes, there were other girl groups of the period, all quite good, but none seemed to match the vocal power and sophisticated moves of TDD. No disrespect to any other group or artist, it's just my own know-nothing opinion. But unlike some of their girl group contemporaries, each lady in TDD was solid in her own right--vocally and and as a dancer. Just doesn't seem like they ever got the recognition they should have had. Plus, they still tour and I think even it's the same origninal lineup, the same three ladies. That speaks favorably for them too. No crazy number of new members coming and going. After Diana left, I think The Supremes had about 488 different ladies come and go. Good for the TDD. Class act straight up.
I was right in time for Donna's version, and we looked at it for Senior Band in high school, but ended up not doing it for the spring concert. The only song I really know by the Degrees is Giving Up, Giving In. Their previous hit, When Will I See You Again, was redone by Magda Layna, and I used to hear it a lot at the disco I frequented.
I must admit I was more attracted to both the other women; Valerie for her face and her low vocals and Shirley because she was the most sexy black woman I 'd ever seen :p I can see a resemblance with Nubians in Fayette and I can appreciate her beauty more at this moment in time :) They were an awesome group and I love their music still. Just saw Shirley on a BBC Quiz. She now lives on Mallorca and she still looks fantastic for her age, still really incredibly beautiful and vivacious too!
I've heard and seen this song performed so many times.... I never thought it could ever be done so brilliantly .So beautiful you girls are, and ever so touching and amazing is the way you portray this song. I am forever moved... God bless your beauty and your voices, you are so loved......and so missed.
They were my idols as their hits came out during my teens . Still are !!!! Of course their biggest hit ....Dirty ole man .......When will I see u Again ..........Don’t leave me this Way .........
I've never heard this version only Donna Summers but this is certainly worth the listen the harmonies are gorgeous as are the girls and the choreography so old school and soulful.
"And after all the loves of my life, and after all the loves of my life, you'll still be the one..." RIP, Tony Cannone, the greatest and only love of my life.
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These women can sing. And they are pretty
They were appreciated around the world more then any other group at the time. They are amazing. Love them. And they always had the best bands backing them up.
Not more than any other group, sorry
Simply the best. Voices all three pure
Angelic and so so gorgeous. Wow could they dress!!!
We know McArthur Park from Donna Summer and this is the first time we have heard this version. This is the BEST. Came straight from Heaven.
They were incredible... and those dresses! What talented, beautiful women. They should have been more famous
My favorite version of this classic! Those harmonies were *angelic*
Fayette was KILLING IT with that Soprano, what a voice. I love how Valerie delivered her part, so dramatic ❤ And Sheila had a beautiful voice, that tone was everything.
Let's not forget about the coreography! Those hand movements were so delicate, and perfectly done. That ending was like opening the gates of heaven!
*THIS IS THEIR BEST PERFORMANCE EVER*
You are right, they make this song a very sexy one. I love the Three Degrees.
Everything you said is true- so perfectly done they couldn't add anything else.RIP Fayette miss you.
Absolutely agree with you: it's a triumphant rendition of this song. .No one can touch it. And the Three Degrees at their magnificent peak! Three amazing voices and three beautiful women, three splendid examples of womanhood. Valerie's harmonies are so unusual--I've never heard anyone harmonize like her or them--they have their own unique, inimitable sound. This recording is also a great tribute to the lushness and luxury of the Philly sound at its glorious best. They are like three immortals on that stage--I always come back to this video of them and it never ceases to astonish me. I've been hooked on their sound since I first heard it in my early teens--a heavy rocker at the time--coming from a transistor radio on a building site where I was stacking bricks. I looked at the radio and thought: Omigod, who is THAT? They epitomize the phrase "a class act."
Should have been on Broadway
Yes you are very right.
Didn’t realize how prophetic this song was and is, today…and singing this science are Three Degrees of sweet music. Rise In Power Fayette (Queen)
Three beautiful women singing harmonies in perfect pitch!
Goodness Sheila Ferguson ❤... those puppies are sitting perfectly in that dress… Absolutely gorgeous... I'm sure all the men in the audience were in love. Three goddesses with great talent. Fayette is super soprano... singing all up and down the scale OMG. VALERIE is gorgeous looking like a black Farrah Fawcett and singing for the Gods ❤❤❤
Awesome! I’m totally hooked on this performance. I keep coming back. 😄😁😆🤣
I keep coming back to it, too, over the years. It never gets old.
All girls groups could learn from these ladies. They are so classy and very talented.
These were the real girl groups with perfect vocals, perfect appereance, style and glamour. And just still nice to watch and listen to after that many years. Timeless beauties.. wow!!!! I wish we could bring back those lovely times...
True, though this girlband did a great job as well! th-cam.com/video/aAV534dLBCo/w-d-xo.html (the song is sang at the end of the video)
Yes❗️Yes❗️Yes❗️
I'm not going to compare this performance to other artists renditions or critically rate this according to my personal likings. Behold, The Three Degrees performing MacArthur Park. Ladies, you put on a beautiful and entertaining performance here. We will probably never see the likes of this caliber of entertainment again in our lifetime. Thanks Psimberg for posting this.
I thought the 3 Degrees were a one-hit-wonder--until I saw this. The best rendition ever! I love the Supremes also, but these three women should have been equally famous in the US. (I see they were popular in Japan!) :) 127,562 views--I think I make up 100,000 of those!! Thank you for sharing!!
Hardly. The three degrees had a very success string of charting hits their entire career but sadly they were more successful in Europe than at home in the USA.
They've had many hits, especially in England
They had amazing songs! But not this one.
@@grahamtandy701we Europeans love them - still get played loads in the UK
The world will never have the recipe of the Three Degrees or the 70's again.
Never got the recognition here in the US that they deserved . I started following them when background singers for Englebert Humperdinck and then seeing them in the movie “ The French Connection “ !
Great to see Fayette getting so much solo time in this song!
Wow! What an awesome performance, these ladies had crazy talent, class and sex appeal. They look fabulous in those fitted gowns and can still do the choreography and keep their harmonies tight. I have become a big fan of The Three Degrees.
They sing so Beautiful.....
I played in this band and the arrangements were fantastic
what's your name and what did u play and I'll chek u out
Thank you for your contribution to this masterpiece ♡
Gosh, weren't these ladies just so graceful. I absolutely loved to watch them perform, during the '70s and beyond.
They could sing in perfect harmony and dance to boot, beautiful ladies!
How the hell can you be THIS Good? It's the definition of perfection.
This version is exquisite.
Looking like Goddess's ladies with the voices of angels!
3 absolutely beautiful women with superb voices ❤️
the three degrees are prince charles favorite group iv liked them back from the 70 es and still like them now how maney bands or groups singers of this generation...honestly can last as long as the three degrees they are quality great fantastic.....
I totally agree with you & their harmonies are out of this world!!
Truly classic what a gem. Such sweet harmonies 100% real singing. Simply beautiful!!!!
My goodness they are so so good!!!
Their voices, their musicality, their movement, their beauty!
Just perfect!
Production, Choreography, etc. can't be beat!!!!!!!
I agree with you Michelle, there are no groups, men or women, like this today. Soooo much class, beauty and wonderful, magnificent unmatched voices . I appreciate beyond words what these vastly talented ladies have contributed to music. Our Grand Creator KNEW what He was doing when He gave us the Three Degrees. This is truly enjoyable....
Ive been listening to this group and introducing youngsters to The Three Degrees since I first heard them at a South Florida Disco in 1974. Ive got all their LPs and 45's and still play them on my Stereo system that Ive had for almost 50 years!!! And their sound on Reel To Reel Tape!!
Wow!
I made the mistake of looking at my first Three Degrees video....now i just can't stop! Somebody HELP!!!!
john phillip welcome in the club
I cannot help you, i'm lost too :)
The best girl group of all time. Yes, better than the Supremes imo.
John you can go on
Personal friends of mine, they are so much fun!
Three of the most classy and beautiful ladies ever to grace the music world. Such a pure sound. Nothing like this on the stage these days.
What was perfect was their blend and the fact that had their own vocal identity. Nowhere is this found today
They're beautiful personified.
Seeing Sheila next week .She still can still lift the roof off . so powerful
+ian bradley When you see her, please tell her that her voice, music and performance touches my heart. I discovered the Three Degrees when I was 15 years old in 1976 and I since then I am a fan. Love from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
I was only 8, 9 years old when I first heard them. And in elementary school I along with two other girls, would playback their songs. We were three of the four tan girls in our class in a wonderful school in Amsterdam and we loved their elegant dresses and graceful moves!
I absolutely love this video. They all sound amazing and the harmonies are so on point. Fayette's voice was perfect for this song.
These pretty ladies sing in tune and harmony.
Love Unlimited
The Three Degrees are one of pop music's greatest forgotten groups - better than the Supremes, the Ronettes or any disco diva. Once again, the record-buying public missed the boat. No matter; we love you, Fayette, Sheila and Valerie!
The most beautiful group in my opinion.
Who is the best is a difficult one to call.
I think groups like the Supremes had better material to work with generally.
the BEST girl group EVER!!!
I totally agree!
I agree with you that they are a great group, my favourite girl group actually, and better than the Supremes. But forgotten? I don't think so, they are often still played on radio stations in the UK. My gripe with the radio though, is that they always seem to play their most famous hits like When will I see you again, or Take good care of yourself. Wish they'd play some of their other hits as 3D do have a huge back catalogue.
These women were ladies, one and all. ❤
A very powerful and elegant performance from three extremely talented and absolutely beautiful women.
No one sing like these ladies
Freaking wow!!! Beautiful bodies singing a beautiful song wrapped in gold!!
I've been looking for a performance of this song that does it justice. I believe I have finally found it.
Redd Fox should be thanked so much for finding the 3 degrees
This performance is sublime. The choreography and the aesthetics combine with the natural and believable spirit of the performance to just take the outstanding vocals and create something very special.
CLassic footage of a classic trio!!!!!! Perfect harmony !!!!Thanks for sharing!!!!
rest in peace fayette pinkney she was so beautiful.
My life feels more complete to see and hear this wonderfully talented group do so much more than I ever knew they did. Why were they kept away from the main scene here in America?? If just for their performances I am thankful for the internet and those who appreciate their talent and heartfelt presence onstage to provide these videos I would never have known about.
This gives me a sense of peace and utter awe. They had beautiful harmony and pitch. The song is so poetic and amazing!
BRAVO a trillion times over best rendition of this song I've seen yet!!!
Remarkable. This goes to show that the Three Degrees were all supremely talented and oozing with class. Obviously Sheila normally fronted the group, but it's great to see Fayette and Valerie get their moment in the spotlight. Why can't we see the likes of this nowadays; it can't be a sudden vacuum of good singers surely? Times and fashions change but, why oh why can we not see the quality available instead of the, often, soulless garbage that gets trotted out by the record company moguls of today. It's just starving our younger generations who are fed a diet of cr*p, and are so used to it now that they wouldn't recognise brilliance if it bit them on the butt cheeks.
These three ladies were closest to my favorite all time girl group The Ronettes, reminded me so much of them the first time I heard them. Love them. Never got the recognition in the US they deserved. Like so many great American artists, had to go to other countries to receive their due !
Beautiful song thank you so much for posting it god bless to all
nothing like this today, what talent and beauty
A superlative - and definitive - performance. Thanks a lot!
What a masterpiece. Compelling musical arrangement, beautiful vocals, inspired choreography and flawlessly executed. I've long thought that TTD are one of the most underrated acts of their time. Yes, there were other girl groups of the period, all quite good, but none seemed to match the vocal power and sophisticated moves of TDD. No disrespect to any other group or artist, it's just my own know-nothing opinion. But unlike some of their girl group contemporaries, each lady in TDD was solid in her own right--vocally and and as a dancer. Just doesn't seem like they ever got the recognition they should have had. Plus, they still tour and I think even it's the same origninal lineup, the same three ladies. That speaks favorably for them too. No crazy number of new members coming and going. After Diana left, I think The Supremes had about 488 different ladies come and go. Good for the TDD. Class act straight up.
I was right in time for Donna's version, and we looked at it for Senior Band in high school, but ended up not doing it for the spring concert. The only song I really know by the Degrees is Giving Up, Giving In. Their previous hit, When Will I See You Again, was redone by Magda Layna, and I used to hear it a lot at the disco I frequented.
I couldn't agree more!
Fayette was one very beautiful woman. She has that timeless kind of beauty that reminds of Nefertiti.
I must admit I was more attracted to both the other women; Valerie for her face and her low vocals and Shirley because she was the most sexy black woman I 'd ever seen :p I can see a resemblance with Nubians in Fayette and I can appreciate her beauty more at this moment in time :) They were an awesome group and I love their music still. Just saw Shirley on a BBC Quiz. She now lives on Mallorca and she still looks fantastic for her age, still really incredibly beautiful and vivacious too!
Sheila :)
mano a mano a dream woman
I Google Nefertiti then... U r damned true... She hv that gorgeous n elegant looks...
Wow, such beautiful voices and BEAUTIFUL ladies.
Sooo lovely and talented...I always think of The Three Degrees on Sandford and Son : )
This is perfect. What i like most, you can hear all their individual voices blending in so beautifully. This is very special.
Black women in sync and authentic individually. ✨ This performance was angelic; this lineup truly amazing!
Unbelievably difficult flawless harmonies, superb choreography, and glamour. Why am I now only learning about this TERIFFIC group via TH-cam?!
What kind of high level combo! NICE!
the BEST girl group EVER!!!
Difficult to dispute that.
An outstanding performance!
This made my day. WOW!!!
I've heard and seen this song performed so many times.... I never thought it could ever be done so brilliantly .So beautiful you girls are, and ever so touching and amazing is the way you portray this song. I am forever moved... God bless your beauty and your voices, you are so loved......and so missed.
They were my idols as their hits came out during my teens . Still are !!!! Of course their biggest hit ....Dirty ole man .......When will I see u Again ..........Don’t leave me this Way .........
Loved this group since "When Will I See You Again". My family and friends never understood, but I do.
Such a fantastic group and what a great interpretation of this classic song !
Beautifully done.....excellent harmonies and very pleasant to look at as well...what more can you ask for:)
I love this version!!! Such clean beautiful harmonies, real honest heart in some of that. The choreography is timeless (or lost in time) too lol.
When Faye sings her lines,goosebumps....
This is the best version I have come across. Not the power of Donna Summer ... but the whole performance is just great.
Sleep in sweet Peace Ms. Fayette.
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Stunning performance ❤
SO MUCH TALENT AND BEAUTY !!!!!!!!!
This is right up there with the best version of the song. Glenn Campbell smashing it. This is beautiful x
Gorgeous bought tears in my eyes
Absolutely amazing....thank you for sharing
I've never heard this version only Donna Summers but this is certainly worth the listen the harmonies are gorgeous as are the girls and the choreography so old school and soulful.
The Three Degrees - MacArthur Park "THREE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY VOCALLY, CHOREORGRAPHICALLY, BEAUTIFUL,SENSUALLY GIFTED SINGERS IN HISTORY(MINE)
I'm dyingly agreed with you....they're so beautifully awesome.... 😘😘😘
I agree. I did not know the Three Degrees sang McArthur Park. Gorgeous harmony.
Unequalled harmonies and terrific choreography!
Each of the singer's shows her chops in this piece. Gorgeous!
refreshing to see and hear people singing for a change! Thanks for this clip!
When you are absolutely at the top of your game! Impossible to do better!
"And after all the loves of my life, and after all the loves of my life, you'll still be the one..." RIP, Tony Cannone, the greatest and only love of my life.
another great one by these ladies
I've been to their concert in Japan in the mid '70's and they were fab.
Best female band ever. Period.
awesome sensous captivating show stopper perfect
Absolutely Amazing. ❤️. Thanks for sharing.💯
Absolute beauty , class and talent
Donna Summer and the 3 degrees are just too good to compare . They are exceptional.
Wow, such a great song. Never heard it before, but in love with it from first time.
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful delivery by such classy women.
All around talent. Beautiful vocals and nice stage performance. They would even nail this acappella.
black women back then were beautiful
You look very beautiful yourself and I would love to communicate with you and perform some music personally for you, if there is a way.
Love these ladies forever and the routine was 🔥 fire and UNDEFEATED!!!!
They sing with their heart and we hear it pure.