Standing Up for Love
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Standing Up for Love is a 1977 studio album released by the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 female vocal group 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,...

. Having enjoyed a successful three year streak with Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International Records is a record label founded by writer-producers, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971. It was famous for showcasing the sub-genre of Philadelphia soul music and released a string of worldwide hits during the decade.-History:...

 (PIR), the group signed a one-album contract with Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...

 (a subsidiary of CBS Records) in late 1976. The resulting album coincided with the departure of founding group member Fayette Pinkney
Fayette Pinkney
Fayette Regina Pinkney was an American singer and one of the original members of musical group The Three Degrees.-Early life and career:...

, and the return of former member Helen Scott.

Track listing

Side A:
  1. Standing Up For Love (George Clinton
    George Clinton (musician)
    George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...

    ) - 5.15
  2. What I Did For Love (from the musical A Chorus Line
    A Chorus Line
    A Chorus Line is a 1975 musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch....

    )
    (Ed Kleban, Marvin Hamlisch
    Marvin Hamlisch
    Marvin Frederick Hamlisch is an American composer. He is one of only thirteen people to have been awarded Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and a Tony . He is also one of only two people to EGOT and also win a Pulitzer Prize...

    ) - 3.41
  3. Just Leave Me Alone (Robert Galbraith) - 5.41
  4. Macaroni Man (J. Jules) - 3.42
  5. Gee Baby (I'm Sorry) (Richard Barrett) - 2.54

Side B:
  1. People With Feeling (T.Rakes, Russ Faith) - 4.41
  2. In Love With Grow (Dennis Belfield) - 3.57
  3. We're All Alone (William Royce Scaggs) - 3.41
  4. Standing Up For Love (Reprise) (George Clinton) - 2.29

Personnel

  • Sheila Ferguson - vocals
  • Valerie Holiday - vocals
  • Helen Scott - vocals
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