The Three Degrees - 'If and When' [Live] - Europe 1974

[@alexandermonroe774]

The Dresses. The Hair. The Nails. The Harmonies. The Drama Of It All. It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better.

[@LordbrianalejandroMusic1]

You are so right! The groups today don't put in the same effort! Of course there are a few.

[@reginaldgolden4884]

Their UNISONS were electronic! I loved the polyphonic sections.

[@mariaisabeldegraciamelende2338]

And the gold pinky ring 💅🏻

[@KRod7937]

Who else is here because Instagram!!!! What a powerful song...

[@noladarrling]

🙋🏿‍♀️

[@koapakakaluhiokalani4507]

I wholeheartedly agree ❤

[@daniechvn]

Facebook*

[@BonthePlayer]

Definitely me!!!

[@EloquentThinker]

Meeeeee 🙌🏾

[@raheemb1976]

I discovered them on instagram today and they been on repeat ever since .. ❤❤❤

[@pasquelross1709]

Same! Sent a message to my parents asking how I didn’t know about them.

[@piperdoss7300]

Same!!!

[@moucheamerde]

omg same

[@sosexymagazinerobinwatkins8467]

Riiiighttt. I knew about them, but THIS SONG!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AshleyJohnson-xd1ei]

Same

[@greenlight8819]

This is pure, genuine soul music…it’s raw…Authentic singing to the core. There’s nothing like it.

[@PossiblyProbably]

Imagine catching this on TV Live in 74 and not being able to replay it over and over and over. Then you buy the record, and although it's still a great song, you'd always know in the back of your head that this perfect live masterpiece version exists out there. Then one day in 2021 someone uploads it to KZbin. I hope these people have found it again.

[@JP-lh5py]

Agreed. The recording is fine but this live performance blows it out of the water.

[@miaoberneder7127]

I've listened to it about 100 times since it popped up on youtube

[@AZyzk]

Wooooooow!

[@theydontknow806]

That's how I feel about everything from my era (80's) & is now found/ uploaded to KZbin. It's amazing!

[@hamishpalmer]

🤍

[@tshedisetiloane1518]

No one is trying to out shine or over sing anyone. That's why we're able to appreciate their talents individually and even as a group. I honestly cannot get over this performance. ❤

[@suzieque5989]

Me either! Amazing how it all just came together like that

[@904boiace]

Facts ❤❤❤

[@ThePrincessavalon]

Honestly no one had to out sang each other because they were all on the same level

[@nubeing500]

I'm hooked and addicted

[@mykhaelbrandon]

Exactly its such a rarity to let everyone such live in their authenticity and SANG!

[@frannywest9381]

Notice how soon as they sing heart broken into pieces they sing individually as if broken apart 2:48

[@alexandermonroe774]

I caught that!!!!!!! Flawless!!!

[@daijasteff]

Real artistry

[@heyitsjaceypenne]

Wow that's a good catch!!

[@TheMissuz82]

Polyphony is what it’s called 😊

[@knockout912]

That part gives me chills!🔥🔥🔥

[@breezy414]

The mics were on. The rent was due!! This was pure soul and emotion. @4:09 The way valerie crecendo into still be around ! They did what needed to be done. These harmonies alone will put you in a trance.

[@cinemeleon2808]

Hell to the yeah, those mic were HOT!!!!

[@NEWJerzyfilms82]

That’s my favorite part!❤

[@MoshaeSmith]

Man WHAT!! I Felt That 😭

[@DrChuckyXL]

Goosebumps listening to that part ❤

[@shondrasingbrt]

The musicality of their voices. Extremely soulful and emotionally charging, whew!

[@BNerdy]

I love how Tik tok is putting people on to Music from the 70’s and giving this group the flowers they deserve. Now back to rewatch this for like the 100th time

[@rolandorzabal1955]

Completely agree. I can't believe I had never heard of them before

[@renijustreal]

Same! I watch this at least once a day! Unsung Sheroes!

[@kwilcox1126]

Exactly.

[@robert_of_bob23]

Well said!

[@tuneenut]

CHURCH!!

[@letlotlosibanda]

Valerie's "Looooonelineeeeeeess, loneliNEEEEEESSSSS" was so perfect. 😢

[@portiaguillory4530]

Sent chills through me

[@Lifecoachingwithfarrah]

I love this comment ❤

[@roberthouse4228]

Yes!

[@caseteamcouture8633]

Yesss it made me cry chile!!

[@alexistaylor7034]

Goosebumps everytime

[@kishajones1210]

I can't stop listening to this.. Beautiful 2024

[@jamelburrus4256]

Here!!!

[@eliasgolf2024]

I can't stop either

[@kobaltocr6927]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤on repeat!

[@ericawynn3200]

Me too. I have it on repeat.

[@tftimboe]

✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️

[@michaelwalker9861]

The fact you can hear all 3 clearly is amazing. Real talent and skill here.

[@_ace_711]

It’s a great thing appreciation doesn’t affect how magical this is.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@omoyeleR]

I love when the beautiful lady on the right hit that soft high note at 4:30 and just hold it.

[@sincerejones364]

Yes, I wish they'd given her more camera time cause I wanted to see her singing too to get her performance

[@omoyeleR]

@@sincerejones364right… every soft note in the song is her. It make me want to find each time she did it like it’s a puzzle. The camera helps

[@kennethgray5349]

@@omoyeleRman I’ve watched this about twenty times trying to catch her soft notes.

[@satindol69able]

The comment I was looking for. Fayette hit that beautiful soft falsetto after sanging in the bottom the majority of the song. Beautiful shows beautiful range.

[@MistahMusic86]

Yes Fayette’s high notes were flawless and phenomenal!!

[@ParisCouture]

Y'ALL BETTER SANNNNGGGGG!!!! 💖💖💖🔥💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉🎉 Whew I got chills! Then my eyes filled with water. 😪 And ahhhh the beauty, the class, the natural and powerful vocal abilities -- this was absolutely sublime!

[@kivonagolden531]

I’m only 27 but I should have been in the crowd

[@Bobby-4200]

Right 24 here

[@alexandermonroe774]

I’m 34 i should have been as well.

[@tanyahall1621]

This has officially become one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@BigDoggAnt72]

My daughter sent it to me from Instagram and I fell in love.

[@tboogie82]

I see why Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) and his friends kept screaming "We Want the Three Degrees" on Sanford & Son 😂🔥🔥🔥🔥. Seriously, this is worth watching over and over!

[@brandonspriggs7717]

Lol

[@lakitanixon9055]

I didn't even know they were a real singing group Till I came across this video 😂😂🎉❤

[@Whistlesonthewind]

I LOVE HOW THE AUDIENCE SHUT UP AND ALLOWED EVERY SINGLE VOCAL NUISANCE TO BE HEARD! That is the utmost respect. The golden age of live recordings.

[@donogara8758]

1974...The year I graduated H.S., I was 17...today I am 67...seems like I blinked and 50 years has passed...wasn't it only yesterday??..

[@GeronimoTV1]

Life is short I Know what you are talking about trust me.

[@Dopeamiine]

i try my hardest to avoid this song cause i knew if i listen to it i will repeat it atleast 20 times before i finally move on

[@jalandaseaborn5586]

Blacknificent!!!! I think the people in the audience were just mesmerized. I can really hear them individually and together. OMG.

[@williamodd]

Please my people, let’s get back to this kind of elegance in our musical culture.

[@TheSharna23]

YES!! Last time we had it? En Vogue, early 90s.

[@shawnjones4527]

Man, I just read that the lead singer died in 2009 at the young age of 61. And her only child died of sudden infant death syndrome. So sad. May she rest peacefully. And thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of song with us!

[@KingTx99]

I’ve been here for almost an hour just vibing on repeat

[@DeidreDeedyAthickfineoneWillia]

Me too😂

[@jennifergordon2101]

Yup

[@mikayvicking6558]

Stoned me here... Literally not looking for something else

[@azpect7058]

Black American Soul ❤️💛🖤🔱

[@bigchee8263]

Its what brought my parents to America

[@knockout912]

One of the most beautiful 3 part harmony I ever heard!🥰🥰🥰

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

You ain't never lie!!!💯💥👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤🥰

[@andreadavis1770]

Forreal

[@aaronmeece8658]

And when that unison hits….🥰

[@coreyharris273]

Like for real!

[@coreyharris273]

@@aaronmeece8658right! Otherworldly

[@Mongo76]

Sheila Ferguson is one of the most beautiful women in the world to me!!

[@sefquasquad8784]

Let me tell you all! I have cried real tears on this day Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM in New Jersey North America United States ! When I tell you all that I have many songs that I do love, but none can compare to what this song has done to me on this day! Sending love and light into the universe to all the beautiful people beautiful souls!🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜❤️‍🔥💖💝💘💓💗💞💕♥️❣️😘😍🥰🥰😻🏩🏩💒🫀

[@hectorlatorre2367]

What a group and each of them could tear it up...70's the best era of girl groups...They don't make them like this anymore.

[@SlickDanger]

All 17 of them can sang!!! What?! There's only 3?!?!

[@raysoamazing]

I literally just discovered this song today and have already watched this 10 times. Music just don’t hit the same anymore.

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

It's a beautiful song if and when

[@brianmoran3450]

Tell me about it...

[@queencharlibee1991]

I did the exact same when I first heard it about 2 years ago!

[@candicehall5764]

It the emotions for me… My dad loved The Three Degrees and would play their records quite a bit when I was a kid… I randomly channeled this song today in my psyche and was led to KZbin to hear it… this performance wasn’t just musically beautiful but the energy was powerful and captivating … I miss this in music today…

[@dwjones1958]

I did the same thing. I can’t believe i missed this in my youth

[@Sir.Tallen]

Chile I’m so confused it sounds like 6 people are singing but there is only 3 😂. How are they doing it!

[@johnlyndsay]

All three have huge voices… wide range and an amazing blend (like sisters or family members…it’s special).

[@drummerc1795]

@@johnlyndsay could not have said it better!

[@knockout912]

Three part harmonies!

[@jada9401]

All three can be lead singers their voices harmonizes together quite well that's why

[@JeanineStaples]

Yes, how? Clearly, talent, skill, blessings, divine favor, ancient mysteries....😂 Just exquisite.

[@Msdollfacecouture]

I Literally find myself watching this performance several times a day!!! SO Dope!

[@Geordan419]

Opulence in it's purest form. They are so beautiful it's not even fair!

[@tylercanada5527]

Imagine if Beyonce did a album like this or at least a song

[@aqilakiah-el165]

Philly grown right here I had the chance of meeting the lead singer of this song, Fayette Pinkney.,when I was doing security at the Wanamaker Bldg.She was impressed that I knew her music.She was a beautiful soul.God rest her soul❤

[@jessebyrd2273]

Amen 🙏🏽 God bless her soul.

[@tshedisetiloane1518]

That "come on back to me" at 04:25 I'm literally in a trance. So enchanting.

[@904boiace]

❤

[@lowestoflows2]

3:16!!!

[@LTTurnerJr]

This is PURE Gold. A masterpiece. Perfection!

[@AthalieM]

if I were in that audience I would have fainted out of my seat and never recovered.

[@TherealAphrodity]

That was truly better than anything that Diana Ross and The Supremes could have ever done

[@AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24]

They really were. Never understood how Diane is so famous. She couldn't sing worth a penny.

[@missmillib]

HOW ON EARTH ARE THEY SO BEAUTIFUL???????

[@rickyhill2089]

Fr!

[@ron1401]

All my angels!

[@Cheryl-sd8uc]

Saw this on tik tok and had to come here

[@duanevenner8801]

I’m so captivated by this performance. How have I never come across? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it…just pure class, talent and perfection. Period.

[@renijustreal]

Same! Same, Same!

[@johnlyndsay]

From a very reliable source… They killed this song every time they performed it live… Every single time!

[@librakingjamesmiller3002]

At about 3:05 when they all closed their eyes they actually transformed and raised their already great and powerful singing up another level. They are unmatched. Amazing voices, chemistry, movement, just pure class and elegance. God truly blessed them truly.

[@robert_of_bob23]

2:07 The ferocity behind that "She..." is just mindbending.

[@n8mless135]

It's like watching a beatiful art piece come to life ....

[@TheAmazingSher]

This was the golden era of music

[@JeanineStaples]

Yes, how are they orchestrating such power? They sound like a full choir. Clearly, talent, skill, blessings, divine favor, ancient mysteries....😂 Just exquisite.

[@tftimboe]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@valentinomays3654]

It's definitely giving ancient mysteries! Because why do they sound like beautiful sirens from the stories of old. I wish I could go back in time and dance to this performance 😊❤

[@AddiKtion_11]

I have a problem with how the crowd didn’t appreciate this masterpiece like they should!!!

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

That’s because you seem to think that everyone responds like gauche, tacky and loud Americans. This was a live recording in another country during another era. It may not have occurred to you that people show gratitude in different ways. Also, I don’t know if anyone has ever brought up the idea of reading a room to you but, the audience here is not the primary demographic of the singers.

[@mrbillcollecta]

This was the era of live recordings.

[@trenishadaniels8235]

They were quiet and attentive as they should have been!!!

[@roygbiv9038]

Unlike these days, people back than were respectful of others audience members and the singers by actually watching the performance. Idk wtf you’re expecting.

[@lotusx2796]

ABSOLUTELY 👏🏾👏🏾

[@evaangel9664]

Through these eyes I can see loneliness heading my way The light of love has gone out Now your shadow's gone away You took away the sound The touch, the smell, my sight To see your smile Oh, if and when You're headed back this way Where love was found Want you to know this girl Will be around (still be around) If you decide to mend a heart That you broke in pieces You told me when we first met That you'd soon being going away Because there is somebody else Demanding all your time She took away the sound The touch, the smell, my sight To see your smile Oh, if and when You're headed back this way Where love was found Want you to know this girl Will be around (still gonna be around) If you decide to mend a heart That you broke in pieces, oh, baby Loneliness, loneliness Come on, come on back to me I need your love, if and when (oh, baby) You're headed back this way where love was found Ooh, I need you Want you to know this girl will still be around I need your love, if and when, yeah, yeah You're back this way again If and when, come on back to me You're headed back this way again where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around Come on, come on, yeah, if and when, yeah I need your love, you're back this way again, oho If and when, if and when, you're headed back this way where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around I'm going to be around, yeah, if and when I'm going to be around, yeah, you're back this way again If and when, you're headed back this way where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around If and when, you're back this way again If and when, you're headed back this way where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around If and when, if and when, you're back this way again If and when, yeah, yeah, you're headed back this way where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around, yeah If ans when, if and when, if and when you're back this way again If and when, you're headed back this way where love was found Want you to know this girl will still be around

[@darklordbruce6593]

Thank you 👏🏽.

[@DeidreDeedyAthickfineoneWillia]

Thank you! ❤

[@tiffanybell2925]

Thank you, beautiful lyrics ❤❤❤❤

[@Ish209]

Thank you

[@lashayp32]

4:27 when she sang, come on back to me! Lawdddd... I felt it

[@naresh2592]

When I listen to these musicians and music, I am thinking, where has all the music gone today. 😢

[@slyru1377]

The passion , the elegance , the soul produced by these Queens is on a whole another level it's a shame I didn't hear this song till now

[@tftimboe]

Facts✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️

[@panchitosyabsenta]

Just watched it forthe first time. Top piece of my skull went off, hit the cealing and made a hole into my neighbors house

[@tashikaeubanks2992]

I know right

[@bknycest]

My favorite song and performance. Shelia, Fayette and Valerie was PHENOMENAL.

[@jc329]

Yes....yes....yes.....no doubt, they were PHENOMENAL!!!

[@marcsmith7709]

Yes!! PHENOMENAL!!!

[@shirleywest5924]

Awesome....Bad Soul Sistahs.....My favorite female group of all times!!!🌹👍

[@Method2MyMADNESS20]

Which is which

[@coppercoloredlibra]

Sirens in real life they are so magical and beautiful.

[@JP-lh5py]

I feel like I'm being entranced and serenaded by the most soulful sirens ever. Listening to those harmonies has been a heavenly experience.

[@Yogibonbon]

I found this yesterday and have not been able to STOP it. It's the haunting bassline, the beautiful allure of the main singer, how they play off of each other vocally... The somberness, forlorn. Being too avalaiable because of love... Imploring him to come visit where love was found. A slave to a love that is okay waiting, but doesn't want to. The images and emotions it conjurs within me is on a whole different level.

[@Nicole-rc4du]

I can't get over how much I love this song!

[@theogoldberg8919]

WOOOOOOOW THE GLAM THE MUSICIANSHIP THE BEAUTY OF THESE WOMEN 😮😮🤯🤯🤯

[@christopherwilliams7113]

I just discovered them today through tiktok, this performance in particular I’m blown TF away❤❤❤

[@gerrendavis7337]

My first time hearing this song in 2024, thanks to Instagram. I wish there was a way to tell them how much I appreciate and love this performance.

[@private_info]

I come here every night to listen to this song before I go to sleep.

[@beekay926]

Now this is music. They sound like absolute angels.🥹♥️🥹

[@randellrussell2400]

This song is so remarkably beautiful.

[@GETOSUPASTAR]

As much as The Supremes were definitely an inspiration for “Dreamgirls”, there’s no denying that The Three Degrees absolutely were also an influence. I see The Dreams all throughout this performance. The wigs, the make up, the gowns, the voices… my God! Simply perfection… ❤

[@devialadawnj7]

Tik Tok introduced me to them, and now I’m doing my research! WOW!Their beauty,voices,class, speaking voice in interviews, bodies, natural sex appeal! Just simply everything😍 Porsha from housewives,favors (Sheila Ferguson) The one that lead the beginning of the song!

[@TheSharna23]

Ok I’m 44 years old, and just learned about this group today! They SLID on this!!!!! The look, the vocals, the choreography, the freakin trumpet, the soulfulness! 😳😲😲

[@pryncemykemuzyk]

Diana Ross and the Su WHO!?! HOW WERE THESE 3 NOT BIGGER!!! Oh Barry Gordy

[@kidmusic28]

I’m mesmerized by Valerie’s part

[@marcsmith7709]

Likewise!! Valerie was amazing…. Mesmerizing

[@lovelee1772]

Yessss like whoa!! My girl did that!

[@AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24]

Sheila killed it

[@ju-nl2ct]

i remember my grandma playing this while we were driving hours back & forth to see my sick grandpa (r. i . p) 🙏🏿💘 this is a gem

[@mscanela27]

I am so very sorry for your loss, I too lost my grandma in 2023 my grandma put me on to this master piece. I love this song so damn much .❤❤❤❤

[@thenewbull00]

🎶Still be around...🎶

[@jaslyn5501]

Whew ❤❤

[@Jim-kb2if]

Just one word sums up this Live performance... perfection xx.

[@patriceesela5000]

And then God made the Three Degrees ❤❤❤

[@justinprovideo333]

Can't believe this song is not well known. It's amazing.

[@bigchee8263]

This live version is better than the album version imo

[@derricksmith2948]

I'm still here 2024!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. WOW such beauty in music. Alhamdulillah

[@mstracib9235]

I was in my Sleep last night, hearing this... Got up at 3am just to listen to it again...🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@casinhashrkn]

Mano, isso é muito lindo❤️👑

[@portia_speaks4785]

This performance is flawless!! their beauty, elegance, stage presence is untouched!!

[@raultx37]

This should have been a 007 Bond intro for this era! 🎵

[@jaytheproducer1125]

THIS IS HOW YOU SING DAMNIT. THESE THEM WOMEN !!!!!!

[@thabisomokoma6830]

Each and every single minute of this performance is an extraordinary moment.

[@aggin10]

This was in 1974...a year after my birth...AND TODAY IS THE VERY FIRST TIME I'M HEARING THIS SONG...lowkey mad at myself, but hey...better late than never!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@a.sam.2976]

It's ok , kiddo.

[@BigDoggAnt72]

My daughter who is 27 years old sent this song to me from Instagram. She really knows my taste in music and I am glad I was able to teach her to appreciate music like this.

[@montrealallen9991]

These ladies were actually 27 years old at the time of this performance!

[@HughesTamiLee]

I have never heard of this group. Saw a clip on Instagram and had to come here. They sound incredible! Please bring back real singing!

[@a_man_named_hawk5370]

The crowd didnt deserve such a splendid performance.

[@trudiamond30]

Oh they SANG this song! Just all of THAT! Beautiful ladies ❤

[@ardymco5248]

One of the best live performances of all time---- the gorgeous looks, the emotions, and the vocals!!!!

[@Cecelia-cs6ps]

This song has been stuck in my head for the past 5 days 😍

[@justicelabrave]

10X in a row, im not over it, OMG THIS IS EVERYTHING!!!

[@sheshonestlyjaye]

Fred G. Sanford put me on this wonderful group. 🤌🏾🫶🏾🤗

[@JayReneTheOne]

The crowd didn’t appreciate this masterpiece correctly.

[@whatsup4825]

The Three Degrees are seriously slept on. They’re incredible!

[@itsci]

The vocals 😩🙌🏾👏🏾

[@EsuMandusa]

I’m 34 in here year 2024 😍😍😍😍 underrated! They are so locked in!!! When that drum double beat came in BABY! They was in it!!!!!! 4:13!!!

[@dogz0898]

I would love to see SWV or EnVouge do a rendition of this! I'm sure Brownstone would've bodie this but I believe one of the singers passed away sadly

[@iamthedarkmagician475]

Brownstone would have KILLED this. Thier harmonies filled entire stadiums with how powerful they were 🤙🏾

[@bryangonsalves5442]

SWV could never Coko is the only singer in the group. I think En Vogue are the only ones who could pull it off.

[@joshuabraxton7153]

You ain’t neva lied. This is Brownstone all day plus tomorrow!!

[@adt1017]

I think the only group that could pull off an actual rendition of this today would be Destiny’s Child. Once they change the key, they would absolutely make a cover just as stunning as this original.

[@Nomadd17]

Definitely En Vogue.. Destinys Child but Michelle has to be able to take lead ..

[@botaktatasumo]

Me in 2024 : still underrated and still aint received the flowers!!!! They're the longest performing girl group ever with the recent line-up being Valerie Holiday (1st Gen), Helen Scott (2nd Gen) and Freddie Poole.

[@asiagibson9162]

The best thing for me in this video is each woman is standing in her own power. Then the powers blend well. I LOVE IT. Watched more times than I can count.

[@tonyraymond3659]

I play this version of this song at least 3 times a day ever since I found it last month

[@alexistaylor7034]

Stayed on the record player when I was growing up. My daddy always said they weren't fully appreciated. Totally slept on! Well I've never forgotten.These Queens were the best at their craft....THE BEST!

[@bigchee8263]

This is so much better than the album version