The Three Degrees - MacArthur Park 1975

70's Divas

[@proverbs1824]

While I love the Supremes, and still do, one of the reasons I fell head over heels for the Three Degrees was the very fact they all could sing lead, and did. And, yes, combined, they created one voice: perfect harmony and pitch! A true "vocal" group. The Three Degrees were about all the ladies, and not just one! And, for that reason, among many, I have a high regard for them and their talent! Truly, they were the best female vocal group.......EVER!!!!! :>)

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

They did all sing lead, but Sheila Ferguson sang lead on most, if not all, of their hits.

[@pv7007]

Amazing !!!!!!!! Each Lady carried her own vocal notes in every key, blended Perfectly

[@SadAnorak]

Only the Three Degrees could render such glamour and harmony.

[@MegaDianal]

I never, ever heard a group sing like these ladies. Just beautiful all around.

[@EricFarr71370]

Beautiful!!!! This is what glamour is!!!! They had it in spades!!!!

[@kaik368]

OMG! Great vocals from Fayette. Miss Her. This was a REAL THREE DEGREES!!! Luv them!!!

[@georgvonsternberg5234]

I miss her too! Shr was beautiful, lovely and simply wonderful.

[@MrCjm608]

How is it possible to be this Good?

[@fsafety1391]

This is the BEST version!!

[@jcisgod98]

Today's R&B artist can not be compared to the true divas of the 60's, 70's and 80's. The Three Degrees are simply divas. Fantastic!

[@CandyHaleLinton]

Wow..Fayette is the leader..vocally and in dance..never realised how very talented she was before seeing this

[@REESCOMUSIC4EVER]

The choreography dope too! This performance is a classic!

[@guitarpicka1]

I have watched this clip many times and still think that there is something magical about it.

[@charlesstevens6705]

THE HARMONY PART IN THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL. MAN ,YOU CAN EACH VOICE WRAP AROUND THE OTHER GOD!!!!!! I KEEP PLAYING IT OVER AND OVER IM SUCH A SENSITIVE SORT OF FELLOW.

[@tefnutbellsouthnet]

Their vocal expertise and pitch quality reminds me so much of Dame Shirley Bassey- Here's to the best and classiest female vocalists of all time. Their harmony is impeccable, breath-taking and vibrantly refreshing.

[@davideisler1965]

True story

[@62andru]

I'm speechless! They were so elegant.

[@marvaparker7279]

I'm still listening to this song May 2020 these girls are the best 🎵🎶🎵

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

BIOGRAPHY: Fayette Pinkney (January 10, 1948 - June 27, 2009) was an African American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was one of the original members of the female soul group THE THREE DEGREES.Fayette died on Saturday, June 27, 2009. She had been sick for two weeks beforehand, and in the hospital. Category Music License Standard KZbin License Music "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Fayette Pinkney Listen ad-free with KZbin Red

[@matthewh7842]

Absolutely stunning! I daresay I like this version better than Donna Summers particularly because of its length and how haunting is

[@totaly52]

Within a group we always have our favorite, for me it was Fayette. The other ladies in the group was very talented and beautiful as well.

[@TheAstroKid]

Lovely ladies, Fayette miss you!

[@CandyHaleLinton]

I honestly had no idea they were this good..stunning harmonising..fabulous singing and performing

[@rogerb299]

A priceless,timeless masterpiece.

[@REESCOMUSIC4EVER]

All three voices when they sing lead are hypnotic and lush. Wow......!

[@MrCjm608]

you cannot possibly top them! Absolutely perfect.

[@BerryVamp]

Stupendous Singers & Gorgeous Girls with Heavenly Harmony.

[@sierria64]

oh my fayette was so cute and she had a strong voice

[@dj-a3434]

Harmonies and powerful voices delightful !!!

[@claudettesmith4940]

Simply Beautiful......The best rendition and performance of that song.......The 3 degrees, you guys are the best.

[@delorin23]

THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL=]

[@MrPeclo]

Extraordinary Three Degrees ! Sheila Ferguson++++++

[@Musicblue22]

my favorite performance of this song by them the emotion and vocals the harmonies everything was perfect here

[@RobThompson-de2db]

These ladies are amazing!!! Perfect harmony!! These ladies are talented and pretty!

[@charlesstevens4247]

I almost started to weep,I didnt know they were so good live. The harmony is beautiful !!!

[@byssacpack]

That was truly epic. Very 70's...loved it!

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

Brilliant it doesn't get any better than this any one that puts the thumbs down button below is in need of a few hugs 💓💓🍀

[@kmslavik]

Truly amazing ... in terms of musical composition, orchestration, vocal performance and recording technique. As close to "perfection" as possible.

[@jerryj920]

Very nice; just listened to the Four Tops, Ray Charles' and Donna Summer's version...couldn't be more different, each beautifully done.

[@JPRAMONE1]

this is the best version of MacArthur Park.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

These ladies in the rock n roll hall of fame now!!!

[@MegaDianal]

These ladies could sing anything and it sound good.

[@gfcrac]

Awesome performance!!!!

[@delilahpasseel406]

Greetings, have watched this video at least ten times. Can’t get enough of the melodic harmonies of these Muses. In tribute to Fayette; Rise In Power. Ah, the metaphysics of It All. Peace to the Muses,

[@cassyclim8]

wow I'm speechless with the sheer elegance of this performance! I don't know who's who and I wasn't born in this era but I do know some of their songs coz of my mom. fabulous!!

[@MrCjm608]

Record Executive "I've never heard better"

[@flipped54]

I am just astounded by the performance of these three beautiful women....fantastic voices, unequaled, top of their class....no singers of today can match these ladies. Words escape me....

[@flipped54]

I have to comment again....this performance leaves me tingling and almost speechless. I remember hearing the Three Degrees singing this on the radio many times back in the 70's when music was always classy and very enjoyable. This leaves my heart full tonight....but weighing heavy because this era is in the past. And also because our beautiful, angelic Fayette left us in 2009. God bless the Three Degrees, the current trio and yesterday's trio, for all the truly exquisite entertainment.

[@proverbs1824]

I've come to respect these ladies with great awe! They outshine every girl group I can think of, including the Supremes.......and, I am a big Supremes fan!

[@steverakes6182]

So much feeling, excellent!

[@kim20525]

Beautiful voices!! I love their dresses

[@MitchGrooms]

The video production and editing was incredible on this.

[@rayc.8555]

Such class and talent!!!!! Thank you so much ladies for this wonderful music.

[@bobbylayniac3671]

Best version and performance of this song ever done. No offense to Donna Summers or Richard Harris.

[@hazelman]

RIP, beautiful Fayette!

[@MitchGrooms]

This is by far the best this song was ever done.. masterful in everyway, beauty, sound, tune and style.

[@TheDirtyredbandana]

Great. The song itself is great. I've heard other versions too and they all sound great.

[@drclivemarchant]

The 3° - such professionals in ever way. Beautiful harmonies and perfect routine. True star quality.

[@MrCjm608]

Artist's that Spin Silk with their vocal chords. Superior Talent.

[@MrMikomi]

Epic!!!! I love Donna Summer's version, but this is exquisite! I'm in love with them all, but most of all the one in the middle!!!

[@Gilesfly]

This song was used as their encore at their live shows in the late seventies and although i didnt see the whole show i did manage to catch the performance of this and it was quite stunning.

[@cnjgnd]

The Three Degrees put the Supremes to shame. Listen to those amazing harmonies!! BEST girl group EVER !!!

[@nelsonrasmussen6942]

cnjgnd Yes, because all three of them could SING!

[@cnjgnd]

Nelson Rasmussen Yes exactly!!!! You have great taste, my friend.

[@nelsonrasmussen6942]

Thanks! You too it seems (O:

[@cnjgnd]

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[@yvonnelives]

That's a hard thing to say because the Supremes were pretty decent but..... These girls really nailed it! Hard core and they really felt the song in their performance. I have to roll with you on this one.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

These ladies can sing! And they are pretty and talented. In harmony. How many grammy did they win? All of them I am sure. Ladies can sing! Grammy in ensamble peerformance.Beyonce should introduce them and give them a grammy! Best r n b lifetime performance. Beyonce?

[@MitchGrooms]

thanks SO much for posting this..

[@Musicblue22]

That ending does it for me everytime!

[@kevinnlop]

Trully amazing!!! Such wonderful talent... Timeless.... BRAVO!!!

[@napoleonelempereur7495]

i love the three degrees

[@alexbeyaz]

Amazing song. Amazing group. These ladies are the true definition of sexy.

[@bohemiansun3172]

This is one of my favorite videos on youtube. I have watched it umpteen times. (where was this filmed?) These women should have been way more famous in the US. Graceful, beautiful, talented. Thank you for sharing!

[@jockoak-shan7723]

Honestly, it was criminal that they got shunted from the spotlight by the Supremes. Diana Ross has talent, sure, but The Three Degrees are a masterclass in harmony.

[@neilwarr5685]

Gorgeous song brings tears to my eyes cannot believe it's the same age as me

[@Th3main3event2012]

Classy,classy classy!!! No of the acts today show pure eleglance like this! This is just plain CLASSY! Young women could really learn from this dynamite performance.

[@3321MDZ]

Sweet ladies...thank you for this stunning effort!

[@proverbs1824]

@Harold81 I agree. It still baffles me that these ladies weren't bigger than they were. Sheer elegance and vocal prowess. I love all the Degrees, but I definetly understand why these three ladies (Sheila, Valerie, and Fayette) are considered the CLASSIC line-up of the group. They worked so well together! Perfection!

[@MrMAW18]

Fabulous!

[@MrLinoventura]

années 70 ..les meilleures !

[@ednamzugolinad]

perfect! bravo three degrees!!

[@eliasfguitierrez4539]

What a nice music

[@seanmyers2972]

l agree with U Charles Stevens beautiful vocals

[@siegfriedspitzer5908]

I love this nice

[@ty7504]

WOW, THESE WOMEN !!! WOW !!! Pure eternal blessing, good-loving and sweet-ness unto that youtube publisher known unto man SweetGeorgiaPeache.

[@deehache4387]

Wow ... Faaaaaaabulous!

[@Jose_Martin_Fierro_Rodriguez]

Sensacional, muy hermoso trabajo, muchas felicidades y gracias por compartir...

[@dansommo3473]

she sings great..

[@proverbs1824]

That would be Valerie Holiday, whom I might add, still performs with the Three Degrees to this day. The other to ladies are (to Val's right: Sheila Ferguson, who sang with the group for 20 years; and, to Val's left, Fayette Pinkney, the only original member of the group. Sadly she passed away in 2009). This is the Classic line-up of the group as these three ladies are responsible for putting the Degrees on the map of music history).

[@Vincent50]

I have my favorite female groups, the ORIGINAL Supremes (my queens), The Emotions, The Honey Cone, The Jones Girls, and these three ladies The Three Degrees (this lineup). Too bad they didn't do so big here in the U.S. for they were totally hot but by this time music changed so with Labelle leading the troup of non gowned female groups. Other countries celebrated these ladies and rightfully so. They were just awesome!!!! My kudos to Val for keeping the group going.

[@Harold81]

@guitarpicka1 I feel the same way. I just cannot shake this clip. It is PERFECTION!

[@vybz974]

It’s the fact that they ALL could sing lead !

[@Samiyo]

Classy, elegant...Just BEAUTIFUL. I feel ashame, that I never really knew about these lovely ladies. I know of the song "When will I see you again" But, I see that they have much more MAGIC. Too bad, singers of today feel thay have to be strippers to get that spot light.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

This is talent! And exceptional singing in perfect harmony!

[@toddcharry]

So true, it's sad but classy has become almost nonexistent in this world today. Trashy, crude and rude has become the accepted norm. Abnormal has become the normal. I find it all repugnant.

[@Samiyo]

You are so right, and you've said it best

[@imbluz]

I'm in that same category. They had tremendous range and quite a discography.

[@hotheavyslim]

stellar and magnificent

[@doc2skate]

The Three Degrees seem to revel in live concerts. These moves are exactly how I imagined this song is danced to in a gown.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Destiny's child has a debt of gratitude. They should be grateful and induct them into the hall of fame!

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

Why them? There's been plenty of girl groups.

[@jc329]

@@dumfriesspearhead7398 If you don't get it.......🙃

[@proverbs1824]

Have you checked out their video for "Novos Somios" (I may not have spelled that incorrectly). It is awesome! Again, another one of those tunes in which they all share the lead!

[@toddcharry]

Just perfect, wonderful harmonies. This is my 2nd favorites version, as for me nothing can top Richard Harris doing this song.

[@proverbs1824]

I agree. It's sad they were so under-rated and unappreciated during their heyday; well, at least in the United States. Elsewhere, especially in the U.K. and Japan, and various European countries, they out did even the Supremes. Today, they continue to wow their audiences and Valerie Holiday (the lady in the middle) still performs with the 3 Degrees. Today she is partnered with Helen Scott and Freddie Poole.

[@luiscasquino712]

Excelente interpretación estilo único me gusta

[@sjoerdvanderveen599]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Tonysings]

BEAUTIFUL........oh yeah at 0:26, her profile resembles Angela Basset in "What's Love Got To Do With It".....

[@LMstan1989]

Valerie looks close to Goldie Hawn mixed with Rihanna.

[@whatzaname4]

It's songs/clips like this that make me realize that I was truly born in the wrong era. Granted I love the 90's Hip-Hop that I grew up listening to, but if you break it down, most 90's Hip-Hop sampled great music such as this. And now-a-days, singers are nowhere near the same calibre as these women. They believe singing with soul means screaming into the mic. But as displayed here, true masters in the art of singing can pierce your soul and do so effortlessly. I wish real music would return.

[@paulpaglinawan8774]

wow

[@SweetGeorgiaPeache]

@odewepe you are very welcome..

[@SweetGeorgiaPeache]

Who I didn't know that thanks for the info.