Overview

By the early 1980s The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group. Formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,, the group has always been a trio though there have been a number of personnel changes and a total of fourteen women have represented the group so far. The original members were Fayette Pinkney,...

 had firmly established themselves as an ever popular live attraction and favourite television guests in the UK. After their latest record label Ariola folded in 1980, the ladies found themselves without a contract but that did not discourage the ladies, Helen Scott, Sheila Ferguson and Valerie Holiday. Sheila co-wrote 'A Sonnet To Love' and naturally takes lead vocals chores on that track. Helen is given a rare and but very welcome opportunity to take a full lead on 'I Only Have Eyes For You'. All three ladies share lead on 'MacArthur Park' The latter track, together with the 'Fame Medley' had recently been performed by the group on their second television special for the BBC, 'Take 3 Degrees', which had been screened a year earlier.

Track list

Side One

1. A Sonnet to Love
2. I Only Have Eyes For You
3. MacArthur Park

Side Two

1. Fame Medley
   • Fame Intro
   • Dirty Old Man
   • My Simple Heart
   • Year Of Decision
   • Take Good Care Of Yourself
   • When Will I See You Again
   • Fame Reprise
2. Only Those In Love
3. Dear God
4. Hard To Say I'm Sorry

Personnel

• Sheila Ferguson – vocals
• Valerie Holiday – vocals
• Helen Scott – vocals
• Erwin Keiles – producer
• Jerry Williamson – engineer
• Grant MacAvoy – drums
• Vince Fay – bass guitar
• Richard Rome – piano
• Erwin Keiles – all guitars
• Pete Wingfield
  Pete Wingfield
  Pete Wingfield is an English record producer, keyboard player, songwriter, singer and music journalist.-Career:...
  
   – synthersizers and special keyboards
• John Kongos – programming