The Three Degrees - Maybe 1970

The Three Degrees - Maybe 1970 TV Special

[@barbaraobach]

They weren't just singers , they were performers, amazing

[@Jevezy]

Yes, this is soul, real black soul, these black sisters were so gifted. The lead singer pulled some damn notes in here only a black woman can sing. You have to be black to be a real soul singer. Blacks are blessed to be born with real soul, often imitated but never replicated. Sing it, my black sister.

[@drummerc1795]

Guess you never heard of Teena Marie

[@doodooswaggy3825]

So full of soul while your people wantonly slaughter each other on the streets every day. We don’t need your racism.

[@gratefuldead3750]

In fact only the African Americans with their spiritual gospel tradition, but that's what you meant. Elvis was also a soul man, because he grew up in the gospel church

[@craigdavis4265]

Three Degrees are really really underrated girl band man.

[@sheilasembly-crum8447]

Totally agree!

[@marybrown9104]

I loved them!

[@sandyroze272]

The guy in the video looking like right Lionel Jefferson on Jefferson

[@robertmarles9665]

I couldn't agree more 💯

[@nathannieto1755]

Like understateably underrated!

[@toib.7143]

Bitter, Bitter Sweet, my very significant other used to sit outside my house, with this playing on his 8 track player, when we'd had an silly little argument, my mom and dad would be laughing so hard, and ask me what I'd done to that boy, sometimes I'd go out, sometimes I wouldn't. Once he even came into the beauty shop, got on his knees at my feet, in front of everyone in the shop that day to say he was sorry, please marry me. Well we got married, had 3 wonderful children together, 2 boys, 1 girl, all mini versions of him, I named the 1st boy after him, he became BCB III, 2nd boy a BCB, and then our daughter BCB. Sadly though on February 7, 2000, I lost my sweet BCB. Thankfully I still have my not so little 3 BCBs though, I am thankful for the years we had together. Thank You for this video. I truly appreciate it.

[@adetunjil6827]

this was lovely. I love how music is a timeline to our lives. God bless you

[@zellsoserious]

❤️

[@cynthianottingham977]

She is killing this song she is singing

[@patriciapierre878]

This is such a soulful, well planned, well thought out and well written song. The music is magical. The girl realised that she made the biggest mistake in her life when she chased her boyfriend out of her life. She regretted it bitterly for she realised that she still loved him. Then came their meeting by chance. and they just stood there looking at each other. She expressed remorse and accepted him right back into her life

[@user-si7bu9uv4o]

Wow hearing it at 64 brings back the memories of 24. Black lights in the basement house party. 70’s were the best years ever of music. Thank you Valerie.

[@prestinamccall2088]

Not for nothing but the Supremes as much as I love and still do. These women out shined them.

[@rahmellanimations7277]

Wow, you re saying something.

[@victorlatimer1009]

Didn't realize that this was the Three Degrees until today March 20 2024. I was 5 years old when this song was a Huge !!! Huge!!! Hit !! All of these years later at the age of 59 , im just realizing that the version of this song that I've loved the most is right here. This Soulful Masterpiece Is Deftly Demonstrated By THE THREE DEGREES!!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ Thanks for uploading and sharing this with us all, Especially Me!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@marjoryrainey73]

At 67 I'm just realizing the same also. I remember loving this song from the radio. Never knew who sang it. This came out before "when will I see you again".

[@mrstep2me]

Valerie, Valerie, Valerie! What a voice, and easy to look at as well, and to think, she wasn't even the primary lead singer! What a group!!!

[@rickysmith3214]

Valerie is soooo daggone FINE!!!!!!! ❤😍❤

[@soulsista1220]

Not only is Valerie one of the illest, most powerful female vocalists I've ever heard. But she's absolutely gorgeous in this video

[@Jevezy]

These beautiful, black, talented sisters, were a joy to listen to. Damn this sister blows this song right out of the water. What a hell of a voice! In fact they all had great voices, but this song was a definite soul knock out. Still enjoying this in 2019.

[@rwyatt26]

Dope!!! Late 1960s through the mid 1970s soul couldn’t be topped!!! Whether if was Philly Soul, The Motown Sound, Memphis/Stax or Chicago Soul I wish I had a time machine!!!!!!

[@rahmellanimations7277]

Your comments are totally on point and a home run. Simply great music.

[@jeromecarswell2825]

Do anyone else here the rich soul in those voices as they blend? Now that’s singing.

[@tucarnal5154]

My awesome taste in music brought me here.

[@craigdavis5407]

R.I.P. J Dilla!!!❤❤❤💎💎💎🌹🌹🌹🎶🎶🎶🎶(No Disrespect To Three Degrees)!!!

[@kingcc2]

She killed this song!! Her voice is very unique, strong, but soft. Excellent job!! This was like a video before videos came out, about 7 or 8 years early!!😀

[@stevewilliams8944]

This song just popped inside my head after so many years and I had to come and search for it. Excellent lyrics sung with so much soul.

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY VALERIE HOLIDAY (DECEMBER 2, 2023) [12/03/2023]

[@finecehames2039]

This is a dynamic and beautiful song!!! By three beautiful Queens, but it wouldn't be right not to give the Drummer his props, he was awesome❤️

[@asifwekere]

I’ve been searching for this specific song for years and years. It’s been brewing in my head since I was a kid. Thank you so much for uploading this classic and soulful song that my mother used to play.

[@jocelynelevesque5934]

Your welcome I was 12 I wanted to be her now 66 still in. Me

[@peggycasey2580]

Me too!!!

[@adinareid7180]

Me too

[@misskat22]

Me Too

[@bwheel2962]

Damn I can feel they energy through the screen!!! blacks folks were just different back then

[@jipsigal]

I think we ALL had more SOUL back then...

[@heatherferreira4225]

And that's why They changed that

[@ungoliant29]

We're still built different. From the beginning of time to the end. Soul is our legacy. To be black is to have soul. Periodt 💅

[@badboy4life301]

The lost art of Rappin.

[@wadaboyy]

Let busta rhymes tell it rapp music started with Latinos a people of the tropics.

[@63M1N1]

storytelling

[@paakaberkhamemzazan5439]

SOULFUL. This is music that touches my soul. Those were the days when sisters had pure love in their hearts. It's not until you listen to the break-up crap that women sing today, is when you can truly appreciate the soul that black women of the 70's possessed. Damn. I feel like we let a generation of Beautiful Black women slip right through our fingers.

[@jeniferkennedy2833]

The Best song so beautiful and so much soul in her voice. I been searching for this song and finally found it today thank you

[@rogerpr364]

Her voice, she's so beautyful!! the harmonies!!! Beautyful song!!!😍🔥

[@rolls-royceowner1108]

Fayette Pinkney, Sheila Ferguson, and Valerie Holiday were one of my favorite groups. I was very young but my older cousins would play music that I really got into. I remember The Three Degrees singing "Collage" it just let me have it! I miss their style -

[@lady111411]

The best Harmonizers ever pure singing

[@gregpresley1466]

I never knew they had music videos in 1970. Wow! ...That lead singer was fine as hell!💗😍

[@sofumba]

AND, they were LADIES who 'curtsied' at the end! Looking like Gorgeous Black Queens and not Hookers.....they were a Class Act....

[@jimmiesmith5811]

@@sofumba Hell even hookers back then looked classy compared to nowadays

[@nobodycares7233]

Won’t she?!?! My goodness she was gorgeous!!!

[@blkluv100]

This wasn't a music video it was a TV special.

[@marshascott4220]

@@jimmiesmith5811 Sure did

[@Jan-lf5no]

Whooo!!!! Thats ma joint. Genuine music and talent. Thanks to our parents who listened to music everywhere.

[@richardgamble4147]

MY HEART IS BLESSED TO SEE THIS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL AND MOST PRECIOUS VIDEO

[@marcbbaby]

I love this video she starts out so smooth with the speaking parts the goes right into belting her heart out accompanied with those harmonies. Good stuff.

[@barbaraobach]

Everyone was great in this , except for the guy,they should of picked another actor, but the Degrees were great performers.

[@elizabethsnyder_baldonado39]

Just an absolutely WONDERFUL cover of the Chantels' masterpiece... 💙💙💙 💓💔💓 💚💚💚

[@soulexperence]

Man i never heard the 3 Degrees like this before this is really SOULFUL!

[@irabi_]

Thank you J Dilla. Lovely song.

[@rodneyhamilton9707]

This song reminds me of one of the best summers of my life. We lived in an apartment building on Avalon near 95th street. A soul food restaurant on the corner and the House of Burgers on the next corner. The girls in our apartment building played this song everyday and I never got tired of it. The Three Degrees were awesome! People like Deloris and Wayne,Donnie, Dirty Red,Sharon,Junie,Maria,Tanya,Ms. Doris,Paul,Tumbleweed,

[@redrose1721]

I was born and raised in LA and you brought up some great memories. I remember House of Burgers and also going to Green Meadows Park to play and hang out

[@richardkiambubrown9325]

Havent heard this since 1970-71 You-Tube has EVERYTHING!!! Thanx for the memories. Thank you Peggy Johnson...Rita Spears...Deborah Brown my own personal 3-Degrees

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

❤😅❤

[@gloriavalentine8173]

They look So pretty & beautiful, not to mention classy, singing ahh man l can't find the words l truly want to say.Love this video Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!

[@gregflores8959]

What a fantastic message for both genders, pick your words wisely, especially when you are angry.

[@136760mas1]

listen to the power in the voices. God's gift. True Black American vintage Soul

[@mrstep2me]

Valerie Holliday is FANTASTIC! She's got the looks to match her voice as well.

[@jimy0803]

mrstep2me That's NOT Valerie Holliday singing lead, it's Sheila Fergenson, who was lead-singer from 1966-1986, including "When Will I See You Again".

[@mrstep2me]

jimy0803 Sheila did most of their leads, but not this one.

[@jimy0803]

mrstep2me Ok, upon further review, I stand corrected. My bad.

[@MetFan37]

@@jimy0803 'Bout time you admitted you were wrong.

[@ezerlenewatkins9644]

I don't know who it is. But she can sho sing. Are these the same girls that br talking bout when will i see you again? Boy she sho can sing!!!

[@djfoodie9900]

I just love the story line and the vocals are incredible!

[@SBrunings1977]

I just love this song! Pure soul!

[@robertvelez8485]

I love the 3 Degrees appearance on Sanford And Son! I can still hear Fred, Bubba, Leroy and Skillet screaming "We want the 3 Degrees- "We want the 3 Degrees!"

[@ladyjae65]

Just saw that today on TVone!

[@joeopatsky2282]

One of my favorite S&S episodes.

[@57highland]

Where was Grady?

[@marctaylor3114]

That was my favorite episode of Sanford &Son it cracked me up, I love the Three Degrees

[@jeffreymartin3361]

God that show was legend

[@Alxxxz64]

Maybe the greatest build up ever

[@xavierdh2000]

Krloff Yes yes yes yes! Great build up!

[@brendapayton4276]

Yes indeed still my jawn 💜💜

[@MetFan37]

@@xavierdh2000 And she wrote that build up, but wasn't allowed a co-write credit.

[@KaiserUnique]

Till this day as absolutely amazing as the singing is I still remember this song for the build up. That’s the song for me. Iconic.

[@ronrossmore211]

Maybe...NOT.

[@CSBTelevision]

Amazing cover.

[@loveblind]

Some of the best soul ever put on a record!!!5stars!

[@MetFan37]

These girls could seriously throw down!! "I Do Take You", "I Didn't Know", "Dirty Ol' Man", "There's So Much Love All Around Me", and "TSOP" which was credited on the record as by MFSB Featuring the Three Degrees, and an across-the-board #1!! These girls had a lot of hits.

[@JeffTheGent]

MetFan37 Yep, and of course there was their biggest hit billed strictly them, 1974's When Will I See You Again, #2 pop/#4 R&B.

[@MetFan37]

@@JeffTheGent Oddly, that one doesn't thrill me - too smooth for what they were capable of.....

[@dmarcheta]

I have been looking for this song ever since somebody stole my 45. Thank you! !!!!!

[@SlightCurveGrin]

New day an age ! Angel Baby Oldies! Paying tribute to the oldies radio legends ! ShaaowwBabyBubba brought me here!!!! Oldies Forever!!!! Simon, let's Cruz!!!!!

[@TheLastBabyBoomer]

My favorite group. What depth and poise they have. Music is not made like that anymore.

[@samuelgriffin4167]

The Three Degrees were three gorgeous songbirds ever especially Sheila Ferguson I was in love with her

[@jackie4831]

Been searching for this version all morning!! 🎶🎵🎼🎶🎵♥️ Found it! Classic!! 2019 and still a hit 👏👏💕

[@tiffanyhall4978]

They sound sooooo nice together I love this song.....who would be able to pull off this beauty in this era???! 💕

[@mercaptopropyl]

And I just fell all apart inside because I hadn't heard that voice in such a long time...

[@rcole718]

Y'all hear how she sounds, right?

[@KingWillie76]

And I turned around

[@guygrip2120]

Love part i feel my nerves builden .

[@Keedeeg]

This song always seemed to be in rotation in my household while growing up. People really sang DOWN back then.....when they finally got around to singing,, that is.

[@joycope980]

Yes such a beautiful and unique voice and the song, Wow!! Three Degrees, they rock. ❤️

[@andreprice6413]

I grew up on this song in the 70s my dad played this all the time. Love this song

[@c.helenagore776]

🎤We sung this song in the Jr High School talent show. 🎶 Memories.. The Three Degrees were so talented ♦️

[@071oakland]

I remember when I was about 12 years old I got this album.. I liked it for the album cover but I was shocked when I got it home and played it on my stereo how good these ladies could sing.. Listening to such a heavy song at such a young age. Really brought me close to Soul music.. if you ever find the original album you will be very pleased..

[@136760mas1]

American vintage soul...Love it

[@DrUNkeNM0NkeeE]

Damn I miss music when they could talk on a track for hours, and it feel so good. This music is older then me, and it's still hit like it's new. Thank God for timeless music.

[@lenorereid9688]

I been looking for this song looooooong time is a DJ Davey send me the name of this song I played it until who listened to this in 2023 hands in air big big big sing Thank you DJ Davey MC Intyer

[@bigezbarry]

This brings back so many memories. Anyone that foolishly lost a good partner because they did or said something dumb, can relate!

[@Jevezy]

SOLID SOUL, 2020 AND STUCK IN THE HOUSE DAMN, IT FELT GOOD HEARING THESE TALENTED, BLACK SOUL SISTERS.

[@lucky4724]

When talent counted more than technology!! #Proper🌹🎤🌹🎤🌹🎤🌹💯💯

[@RonaldjSmith-g8g]

Even though the three degrees had lots of hit songs to me they never gotten that big around the world tv recognizetion .., very excellent girl singing group ..al three young ladies are and still sexy even with new members ..the ladies need a star on Hollywood walk of fame !!😊😮😢❤

[@toussantlbisso]

Another "Group" More Popular OverSeas than stateside kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eQgpRpfqiqp7Msi=deK0sDcSvudupm-O

[@jenniferhoahing8173]

Always my favorite song...still today in 2022 listening with a smile on my face ❤❤❤

[@aaronrbrundidge]

Pre- En Vogue soul. This is STILL my favorite Three Degrees recording. The monologue is a setup for a dynamic vocal performance. The lead singer reminds me so much of my little sister Therese Cotton, who is also a powerhouse singer!!! Great stuff from one of the eras of real music!!! Thanx for the post.

[@peggythomison5562]

The 3 Degrees are really underestimated! The DJ Les Brown that was here in Columbus, Ohio Back in the late60's/Early 70's. Brought them Strong on the Radio..🥰🎙🔉🔉📻📟

[@Multi1628]

~ All good & still fresh in 2018: Much love and respect for all the Three Degrees music, starting with this r&b classic. Love to all the women: The Three Degrees (Fayette Pinkney R.I.P.), The Chantels (Jackie Landry Jackson R.I.P.), Janis Joplin (R.I.P.)! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[@MetFan37]

Yeah, only her fans know that Janis also recorded this song.

[@madlargetrks]

Valerie was gorgeous, that's some serious soul sister rapp 4ya, these girls made it big in Europe,

[@jimy0803]

mad largetrks Sorry, but that's not Valerie singing lead, it's Sheila Fergenson, who sang lead on the majority of their songs from 1966-1986.

[@mrstep2me]

jimy0803 Wrong, that is Valerie on lead here. I know what she looks like.

[@jimy0803]

mrstep2me I have to disagree. Fergenson joined in 1966, replacing Helen Scott, who was the lead-singer. Valerie joined in 1967, replacing Jenet Harmon. If you listen to singing on both "Maybe" and "When Will I See You Again", you'll recognize that it is the same person, and there is NO DOUBT Sheila sang lead on "When Will I See You Again".

[@jimy0803]

mad largetrks Lol! I'm not blind, but you and mrstep2me were right about Val leading on this one.

[@alfonsogomez5276]

jimy0803 I was gonna say that that wasn't Valerie too!!!

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING FAYETTE PINKNEY (JANUARY 10, 1948 - JUNE 27, 2009) [01/10/2017]

[@2b88player4]

Just the way I had envisioned it. This was a treat to see! Thank you for posting. Such a powerful display of the versatile talent in the group. All could sing lead. And all did leading well.

[@Az-dc4nu]

Wow a music video before MTV. Classic!

[@bevenawilliams8491]

I was 5 yrs when this song came out..I get goosebumps everytime I listened to this song..🤩❤😘

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Memories of '70

[@me-lq7go]

Been here before, can't stay away, I have been a Degrees fan for over 40 years, love seeing people discover this AWESOME trio!!

[@garymarshall2196]

I just love the 3 degrees. This is so camp and really fab!

[@ronaldeatman6603]

The most wicked "*Hi Baby"* EVER! Soul!!!!!!

[@ritaaburto8203]

I LOVE THIS SONG IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITES OF ALL TIMES I LOVE THESE OLDIES

[@reginaterrell9237]

I new when my big sister & her boyfriend was not doing well she'd play this song... And sing but it didn't last long... R.i.p. Sondria

[@francesrush1342]

Classic Three Degrees! RIH! My Jam here! Played this one endlessly! Love the Three Degrees! Maybe. . . Much Love!

[@Jill.Hellary]

WOW, I've never heard this one before, Fabulous. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@commonman80]

I FINALLY FOUND THIS JAM!!! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS VERSION OF MAYBE FOR YEARS... I was a 8 Years Old when This Jam Came Out. My Big Sister used to play this when they had Basement Parties. I couldn't go? But I would LOVE TO HEAR IT PLAY UPSTAIRS... We Had one of the first "Stereos" that opened up on one side, and had speakers built in on Both Sides... WOW!!! Thanks For Posting...

[@chouxcoffee]

+commonman80 Great story ! I wish "MAYBE", the song by these great gals of The Three degrees was available on iTunes :-(

[@godwinmaga8468]

commonman80 we are age mates. Same same here, I tell ya.

[@mrsm222]

The Three Degrees cover is the best of the original by "The Chantels." Make sure to check theirs our too. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z16Ue6x-gc6citk

[@brendapayton4276]

Godwin Maga me as well I learned all parts but sung lead I’m 58 and still sing 🎤 the mess out of my jawn

[@commonman80]

@@mrsm222 Yep...

[@daddyfatsacks7922]

Dilla flipped the soul on this track

[@chaazyasharal7037]

Killed it!

[@jerrynavarro2404]

This song 🎵 brings back so many memories dancing with my best friend my better half my world ❤ 💕 she dedicated this song to me on our wedding day man I was in 😢 because I was so happy 😊 💖 because it was our first song we danced to when i meet her .

[@craigdavis4265]

R.I.P. Miss Fayette Pinkney!!!🎵🎵🎵🎧🎧🎧🎤🎤🎤💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏

[@MrKingGator]

I still DJ this I am 67

[@helengrigsby4838]

They killed this. Siiiiiiiiiing Three Degrees. Baddest girl group.

[@user-rx1js2pt5l]

black music never been fucking around its always been jamming with a profound sound.

[@mr.greenjeans8323]

You don't hear music like this anymore.. Magnificent

[@SenseiSushiMOJO]

J Dilla definitely did a good job sampling this track

[@KnowledgeOfSelf144]

Is there a link to the track

[@keonisvereen769]

@@KnowledgeOfSelf144 j dilla- hi

[@beflygelt]

also August Fanon on "Good Grease" by Mach-Hommy

[@martymartin6191]

first time seeing this video!!!! WOW!!!!! have always loved the song but hot damn this is cool

[@82guanaca]

Mi primera canción que escuché de las Three Degrees y ya no pude dejar de oirlas. Siendo niña y escuchando Súper Radio, Costa Rica

[@winstonkeyes3145]

Performed this song as female impersonator at drag show in Denver 1979

[@robs7189]

when i was in my 20s in the 90s I discovered this song and jammed this all the time back then had no idea there was a video of it from 1970 Goodlooking out youtube subscriber

[@hamil73brenda15]

I love this song so much. DAMN!!!! What a voice...

[@krzabrza]

This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen.