Three Degrees - Givin' Up, Givin' In • TopPop

The Three Degrees is an American female vocal group, which was originally formed in 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The original members were Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter and Linda Turner. Porter and Turner were soon replaced by Janet Harmon and Helen Scott. The line-up from 1967 to 1976 was Pinkney, Valerie Holiday and Sheila Ferguson, who would go on to sing lead on most of the group's biggest hits.
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Broadcast date: 1978-12-02
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
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[@robertmarles9665]

Three Degrees deserve way more credit. They seem to be mostly forgotten nowadays which is a criminal injustice.

[@luizhonorio9917]

Muito Sucesso no BRASIL 🇧🇷

[@user-oy7ux9ot9r]

Yep I'm here because Prince Charles said it makes him get up and dance. The power of social media 😀😀

[@vagabondverses2404]

Now that you have admitted to this, me, too. Who knew 😁😁

[@alfiemoon2516]

Yes

[@simonviper3333]

Me too 🤣🤣

[@jusxmia]

Me too

[@champmatt5600]

Everyone in England after seeing the post

[@mildal.9340]

Never heard this song before. Curiosity brought me there to see what song makes prince Charles dance.

[@David_Thompson]

And it is the perfect analogy for the Johnson government's plans for coronavirus now!

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@David_Thompson👍 I think you're spot on there. Thankfully I'm in Scotland.

[@Salazar1991]

hahaha same her

[@ulrich.s24]

Me Roo 😃

[@Durermac]

Same here.

[@ashleysmith1276]

Charlie's favourite, huh? Groovy

[@mattcrooke8321]

I’m not the only one here for that then 😂😂

[@stu6496]

Some set on her

[@watchtellyinuk]

Shows he has no taste!

[@jeremycollingwood8476]

Wasn't it Shelia that was his favourite!

[@jeremycollingwood8476]

Singer says amorous royal sent her letters after her group were invited to perform at his 30th birthday in 1978

[@Caskchap]

Sheila Ferguson was a real looker.

[@henkkremer7409]

Love it! Great American trio, with that wonderful sound of Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte!

[@mmellarius5785]

Sheila Ferguson, definitely one of the women who made the 70s wonderful, beautiful and memorable.

[@dwayitis]

This is disco at its best. Great production by legendary Giorgio Moroder and spot on vocals by the ladies. One of the Three Degrees best singles.

[@Willsey]

Yes I agree. Their best

[@brianreynolds2312]

Wished the 70’s were back!

[@andymatthews7617]

Wish I could go back, where are the aliens when you need them!!!!

[@tjamodio5254]

In 1973 I saw the 3 Degrees live..... absolute dynamite.....period!!!

[@jsiperly]

i'm jealous.

[@tjamodio5254]

@@jsiperly Jeff..... I would be too after seeing this video..... thanks for the reply.....

[@silvastrands30]

I love this song. Sheila Ferguson has an amazing voice and those harmonies xxx

[@soelenny]

Thats for sure man . And this young boy was in love with

[@YO-ku1kq]

nice harmony😂🎉so grovey🎉😂❤

[@njs2311]

what a great song! just smashing! pure disco but also ahead of its time.

[@g7r1g]

Sheila Ferguson voice is fantastic, powerful, clean, direct...top!!!

[@warlingham24]

Sheila Ferguson …I’ve never seen anyone shake those hips like you…Stunning x

[@willygroenendaal3995]

Verry good number

[@79Paulie]

Best line up

[@dandyhiphop]

The genius of Moroder, the ferocity of the Degrees....A timeless masterpiece of female empowerment and Wagnerian disco

[@ceased2care]

Brings back memories and a smile to my face

[@markcooper1684]

Best the 3 degrees yes

[@clarrisabailey1666]

Wow king Charles iii, go go go! We love you x

[@tutts999]

Our Shelia, Simply stunning.

[@yemalad1.]

It's Friday and price Charles is dancing around his room in his mums Palace getting dressed like John Travolta to this tune 🤣

[@ritahorvath8207]

Take it easy .....

[@holmes1978]

Stage presence Simply Gorgeous Sheila !

[@paulrogers7067]

Class act .

[@tjamodio5254]

In this rendition..... you don't dare mess with Helen, Sheila or Valerie.....because you love it!!!

[@carolineofscots]

My dad loved them and they bring back childhood happy memories. Saw them on The French Connction the other night, reminded me of how brilliant they were.

[@andymatthews7617]

PRINCE Charles has good taste.

[@poespas68]

Ultimate disco

[@andymatthews7617]

Ohhh man, I'm in paradise ❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋

[@user-mj2es3un7n]

One of my favorite songs since 1978. Prince Charles has great taste. And Giorgio Moroder is a great musician and composer. I really like his music.

[@Ria666]

Love the jumpsuits their wearing (I NEED! ) ❤this song too!🥰

[@satinderbhardwaj3490]

I had forgotten how good this song is.

[@MsBananasmel]

How gorgeous are they ??!! Fab song !

[@peterdebrie]

I loved watching TopPop in t he seventies.

[@joanpurtill9320]

This was a time when music was class. Such a polished performance from these ladies.

[@xavierdh2000]

Amen!!

[@camaroamarelo1211]

Fala português

[@tomasinayazel8166]

Yes! And they are fully clothed and not singing about body parts

[@gerardusmolema4273]

Amazing how this song never lost its energy.

[@mitchellbaker9434]

I think the phrase "gorgeous and talented", this is pretty much what it means.

[@ninarizzo7312]

This is a super song from a super, glamorous group! The good old days☺️👍❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@misa3576]

Super music!!!!!!

[@millie151062]

Heavy going but what a gorgeous woman 😵

[@dewfall56]

The 70s was music’s pinnacle.

[@margaretlavender9647]

you are joking,! The 1960s definitely.

[@andymatthews7617]

@@margaretlavender9647 I think both had great sounds.💯

[@thefreshprinceofdapto1668]

Awesome choreography between the two backing singers

[@gordipops]

Not only is this song outstandin…but check how in sync they are in the moves 🥰

[@joelcustavo7317]

Yes, you're right. That's pretty fantastic!

[@dlrtrance7819]

never give up people, especially now for the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switserland!

[@xavierminchello8431]

This song and sound energizes me! TALENTED LADIES!

[@MassimilianoGME]

When i was young ... wonderful hairstyles and perfect synchrony in the dance! Great!

[@ApnaChoud]

They were talented gals!

[@repboy1]

Thanks prince Charles I’ve now found this song love 70s stuff

[@jayaswani6610]

Degrees have got style and can sing!!

[@gerardjinks8743]

Such classes lady's with great voices and still going strong,, 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@Mike-dk7wj]

Great song and presentation. Charles has excellent taste.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Totally agree ❣

[@andymatthews7617]

THE BEST

[@Ineedahandle75]

One does enjoy a good boogie to this.

[@klauskarnath2935]

Perfekt

[@carolinewatts2117]

Go girl always

[@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qw]

Beautiful, super talented, elegant, classy ladies! Moroder was a modern day Mozart too! Todays kids have no idea what musical wonders they missed....very sadly.

[@PPGtrikepilot]

Stunning and talented, wouldn’t have missed this time for a lotto win . Helen Scott was always my favourite.😜

[@andymatthews7617]

I totally agree rod, she was a stunner, so sexy.

[@carolinewatts2117]

Go girl and more

[@hanikaram3351]

now that is music the real music not noise and is performed with class and with beautiful ladies , this is what you call healthy entertainment and elegant culture . man would i love to kiss all three of them

[@eyalmatalon2296]

Real classy ladies.love for ever!

[@luizhonorio9917]

Vale apena ouvir de novo 🇧🇷🌠

[@simonleaf2765]

Total talent! that dance routine - brilliant!

[@Ultramar_70]

since my childhoold this song made me vibrate, they sung with all their soul, awesome. I love to Helen, Valery and Sheila.

[@felixb2312]

Hey Charles, this song makes me wanna dance too!

[@alvarogodoy7616]

Long time ago,i read that Charles enjoyed so much with"When will I see you again..???

[@codinomebeijaflor8198]

This is the BEST VERSION EVER !!!

[@mel816]

Great video quality: looks like this was made much more recently than 1978😮

[@feeltheforce10]

Back in the day these ladies were fabulous.Classy and glamorous and oozed confidence.Sheilas vocals were always spot on when they sang live - even lip synching she had that perfect red glossy lipped mouth and she knew how to synch.

[@alanlittle3941]

Sheilas lips man!❤

[@mikewest1542]

What you could do with those lips!

[@alanlittle3941]

@@mikewest1542 Exactly mate

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

I love the three degrees you can sweet talk to the wind thumbs up please yes I am listening 🎧

[@rallyfunk]

i remember my youth

[@gregorygardener3876]

I LOVE these women!!!!!!

[@HuFukYu]

Brilliant group. Sheila Ferguson what a voice

[@toumazosdemetriou7632]

Brilliant ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffi58]

One of my favourite top disco hit ever! 💃🏾💫💐

[@PhilStrohhamster]

Hej! ... And not only yours... Also one of Prince Charles'.. 🤣

[@johnjenkins8438]

ANOTHER CLASS ACT SUCH GREAT TRIO OF PERMORMERS.

[@fabe2870]

Magiche !!

[@waynethompson9144]

GREAT DISCO SONG !!!! Love it !!!!

[@ricky3180]

Pure talent!👌

[@keyontedollison8547]

Love the degrees❤❤🎤🎶

[@user-pz9ru7fo9g]

Absolutely love the 3 degrees, ultimate camp music, love Shelia Ferguson, this sounds was , and still is electric. Love it.

[@sonnytitter5259]

Musical treasures. End of. ❤️

[@tisna2945]

I came here after PoW fave song list :D

[@jsidwell05]

Fantastic. Pure talent!

[@ElPintordebrochagorda]

Den ouwe tijd, een paar bakjes bier op de grond. Music from the past, I'll never forget you!

[@myrahouse2368]

Need this song right now to keep me strong.

[@buttergurls6401]

I love this

[@vithouse8037]

They are a bomb!! Love it.

[@bazz8938]

awesome brilliant and that Shiela Ferguson is drop dead gorgeous💋💋💋

[@mikewest1542]

Charlie boy missed out, we needed a Black King !

[@andymatthews7617]

Helen's not to bad looking either

[@martinmeyn6012]

Miss those times, great music we had 👍👍😉 👌 👏👏👏

[@toddblanks]

Im totally sold and in love😍😍😍😍

[@annrogers5666]

Great song from the 70s. Talented ladies. 🎤🎶

[@brmmrb5780]

Great job TopPop the Netherlands, to have this very good quality camera work.

[@rachelt2195]

Chosen this as one of my top 5 dance tracks for NYE get together - so much energy and still sounds great! Forget the gym, do this dance routine every day and those flabby bits will vanish!😄💃💃

[@davidtaysom3592]

This song is absolutely brilliant

This was a hit in Brazil in 1978/79.

[@andymatthews7617]

It was a hit on mars as well, the martians have good taste.🤣🤣

[@stephenboulton1347]

Fabulous group and sheilas vocals.

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Such a great classic song.

[@ottowes]

They look just like they sound - GREAT!

[@juttaloth955]

"September " from Earth, Wind & Fire drives me more...

[@cnevill2]

Whos listening to this in 1978!

[@deryckmcdonald9626]

You cant give up ,Charles- It's your duty!

[@MassimilianoGME]

Perfection!