Three Degrees-I Do Take You (1970)
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Published 2010-09-20
In 1970, signed to Roulette Records, The Three Degrees scored their first national chart hit with a remake of the Chantels' "Maybe" with Valerie Holiday taking the lead vocals. It went to number 4 in the R&B chart in 1970. The follow-up, "I Do Take You," peaked at 7.
Barrett worked a deal with Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International Records (PIR).
One of the singles released by PIR was "When Will I See You Again". The single went platinum, selling over two million copies and became an international hit all over the world.
After more than three decades of existence, these ladies can still make the claim as being the longest running female vocal group in music history!... see the Guiness Book of Records for confirmation of this fact!
Not slowing down at all! They have a new single, released in Sep. 2010, called "HOLDING BACK" available @ www.energiserecords.com and all major download sites.
All Comments (21)
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Now I understand why these ladies harmonize so good, they all can sing lead. And that is quite rare and remarkable. Thanks ladies for your beautiful songs. RIP Fayette Pinkney
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One of the most underrated girl groups in music history...The Three Degrees were IT, BABY! OW!
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What I like about this group is they all could take the lead. Beautiful voices.
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The Classic line up of Three Degrees! We miss you Faye!
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Valerie knew how to kick ass as the most outstanding lead of this group. FAYE! NO ONE could ever replicate her enormous range and sparkle!
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Walked down the aisle to this song on my wedding day! Beautiful words. Beautiful song. (6/15/2015)
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REMEMBERING FAYETTE PINKNEY (JANUARY 10, 1948 - JUNE 27, 2009) [01/10/2017]
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I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS ON TV. OH MY GOSH...LOVE VALERIE SINGING THIS . .
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They are beautiful ladies and they always harmonize so beautifully. I love this song. Thanks so much!!
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They sound so good it gives me goosebumps. And I'm totally in love with Valerie.
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@OrmondTheMagnificent Very under rated! These girls put the Supremes to shame! A Toast of Love to Fayette, Sheila, and Valerie....The CLASSIC Three Degrees!
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Valerie Holiday....the thread that kept The Three Degrees relevant, and such an overlooked artist....
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She sang that!!!
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love this song and the group's unique tight harmony!
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The three derees is one of the best group in the world very outstanding especially there out fit
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A great find! Even on backgrounds, Sheila shines so gloriously through. She'll always be the number 1 Degree on lead. Having said that, sassy Valerie, sure took hold of this one - well and truly. And sweet, beauuuuuuuuuuuuuutlful, angel Fayet - forever radiant and untouched by time.
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Love this girl group , won us all with Their tight harmonies and exceptional and timeless songs and vocal leads , literal blueprint for the future girl groups ❤
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What a beautiful and well done song. Amazing harmonizing. To this day 26/05/22 still love that raspy voice of Valerie’s. Sheila doing BIG things in Chicago the musical. Fayette always love & missed. RIP songbird 🎤
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I love this song very much it take me way back classic to keep your vows
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I loved these girls. My teenage years all over again. Eveyone else was into glam rock/heavy metal I was into Philly soul/disco/motown I was a square peg among lots of round holes. Thanks to youtube I realise how many other fans were out there
