Theme of the Month - Girlbands

This self titled album for The Three Degrees, which was released on vinyl in 1974, has only ever been re-issued on CD in Japan, the original consists of eight tracks, I have added 'Take Good Care Of Yourself' which was originally on their next album titled 'International', also an extended remix of 'Dirty Ol' Man', and a Japanese version of 'When Will I See You Again'.

Tracklist

1. Dirty Ol' Man
2. Can't You See What You're Doing To Me
3. A Woman Needs A Good Man
4. When Will I See You Again
5. I Didn't Know
6. I Like Being A Woman
7. If And When
8. Year Of Decision
9. Take Good Care Of Yourself (Bonus Track)
10. Dirty Ol' Man (Extended Remix)
11. When Will I See You Again (Japanese Version)

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3 Degrees Biography:

The Three Degrees are soul girlband formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, they were discovered by producer and songwriter Richard Barrett. Although always having three members, there has been a number of personnel changes over the years, and a total of twelve women have represented the group so far.

Probably the most famous line-up for The Three Degrees consisted of Sheila Ferguson, who was responsible for most of the lead vocals, and who gave the group their distinctive sound, joined by Valerie Holiday and Fayette Pinkney. The most famous hit for group was 'When Will I See You Again', which reached number one on the U.K Singles Chart in 1974, and is still played on the radio to this day, other hits for them during the this period of the 70's were 'Take Good Care Of Yourself', Dirty Ol' Man' and 'Year Of Decision'.

Fayette left the group for a solo career in 1976, and was replaced by Helen Scott who had previously been a member during the 60's, Sheila left the group in 1986, the line-up now consists of Valerie, Helen and Cynthia Garrison, they were honoured as the 'Longest Running Girl Group' in May 2008.