AN INTIMATE GIG WITH THE LONGEST-RUNNING FEMALE GROUP IN HISTORY BACKED BY A STUNNING FULL BAND
When you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song, When Will I See You Again, a major hit record throughout the world, topping the chart in the U.S.A. The UK, Japan and most European countries, earning the trio every conceivable accolade at the time — not to mention enough Gold records to make Fort Knox a little envious!
More than five decades on, the threesome has retained their precise vocal qualities, and, in between, they have amassed an impressive list of hit records.
In 1972, they hit the charts with Dirty Ol’ Man, soon after came The Sound of Philadelphia and the following year produced their biggest hit When Will I See You Again.
“The whole Philadelphia Sound was the brainchild of Kenny (Gamble) and Leon (Huff),” Valerie explains. “They wrote and produced most of the hits for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The O’Jays, Billy Paul and The Jacksons among many others.”
During their 3 years with Philadelphia International, they enjoyed even more success with hits “Year Of Decision”, “Take Good Care Of Yourself” & “Toast of Love”.
It was during this era that the threesome made their biggest forward strides. Prince Charles, now King Charles III publicly acclaimed The Three Degrees as his favourite group… Charlie’s Angels, as they were tagged! “It was a great feeling…a feeling of awe” is how Valerie remembers this accolade.
In 1978 they teamed up with Giorgio Moroder (he of Donna Summer fame) and a new string of hits followed. “Giving Up, Giving In”, “My Simple Heart”, “The Runner” and the lush ballad, “Woman In Love”
The Three Degrees can still make the claim as being the longest-running female vocal group in history and they show no signs of slowing down!
WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARIA HENDERSON
With a stunning voice that has graced The Factory Live stage time and time again, enjoy a set of songs from Maria Henderson who will be your warm up artist ahead of The Three Degrees to get you in the mood!