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[Alex_bog_13]

Цитата: Товарищи! А не пора ли нам замахнуться на Классику! На Вильяма, нашего Шекспира? Евгений Евстигнеев

И замахнёмся!...

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п/у Георгия Мородера

Сейчас звучит смешно? А ведь именно так в далёком 1979 году неискушённому СССР'овскому Меломану фирма "Мелодия" впервые представила...

The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees are a female Philly soul and disco vocal musical group formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although always fronted by a three person line-up, there has been a number of personnel changes and a total of twelve women have represented the group so far. The original members were Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter, and Linda Turner. They were discovered by Richard Barrett. They are best known for their hit song, "When Will I See You Again".

The Three Degrees were formed around 1963 in Philadelphia, PA. They were discovered by producer and songwriter Richard Barrett. Barrett was responsible for Groups of the 1950s such as the Chantels, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and his own group the Valentines. The original members of the Three Degrees were Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter and Linda Turner. Barrett recorded this line-up on their very first song entitled "Gee Baby (I'm Sorry)" for Swan Records. Linda and Shirley both left the group and were replaced by Helen Scott and a variety of other ladies before Janet Harmon joined in the mid-60s. Barrett also began managing and producing Sheila Ferguson who was a high school friend of Helen's. Barrett also signed Sheila to Swan Records in 1965. The Three Degrees released a lot of singles like "I'm Gonna Need You" and a remake of "Maybe" with Helen taking the lead vocals. By 1966, with many performances lined up, Helen decided to leave the Group and start a family, not knowing she would return 10 years later. Sheila Ferguson filled in for Helen and would remain in the group for 20 years. Sheila sang backup on all the Three Degrees' Swan recordings as did the Three Degrees for her solo singles making her seem like a fourth degree. By 1967, Janet Harmon left the Group and was replaced by a young beauty queen from Boston named Valerie Holiday. Barrett signed the Group to small deals over the next 3 years with Warner Brothers, Metromedia, and the Neptune Label which was owned by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff who would work with group 5 years later. Although these were quality recordings, namely "Contact" and "What I See", they failed to make any real impact due to poor marketing and distribution. Their close harmony singing, together with their stunning looks and sheer professionalism was, however, making them an extremely popular nightclub act, even though that much sought-after hit record was, for the time being, remaining elusive.

1970s

By 1970, the girls were signed to Roulette Records. They released their first LP entitled "Maybe", including a revised version of that song, now with a long rap at the beginning with Valerie on the lead vocals. That song brought them to № 4 on the R&B charts. Other singles like "I Do Take You" and "You're The Fool" followed, as did their second album, "So Much Love". This success landed them a cameo appearance in the classic motion picture "The French Connection", filmed during one of their appearances at the Copacabana nightclub in New York and also an engagement at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas with Engelbert Humperdinck who was quoted saying that "The Three Degrees are the finest female vocal trio around today." Their voices are clearly heard on the "Live" album of this Show, originally released in 1971.

In 1973, with their contract with Roulette Records ending, Barrett signed them to Philadelphia International Records under Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, where they were to have their greatest success so far. They also made an appearance on the hit TV show Sanford and Son singing their song "I Didn't Know." The first song they recorded was with the studio Band MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) called "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" which was the theme song for the TV show "Soul Train." Their first PIR album was self titled. Altogether, The Three Degrees recorded 4 albums for the label. The first album spawned 3 top hits. The first single "Dirty Ol' Man" did not make any noise in the U.S but went gold in Holland and Belgium. It was also banned in the UK by the BBC!. The second single was "Year Of Decision" which made it to the top 10 in the UK. The third single "When Will I See You Again" was the one that would make them famous forever. It went number one all over the world and it won the 3rd annual Tokyo Music Festival in Japan. It had them in constant demand performing in front of full houses all over Europe and especially in the United Kingdom, where they were becoming part of the Establishment performing at such hot spots as the Talk of the Town and the Royal Albert Hall.

The Three Degrees also recorded 2 "Live" albums, one from Leicester, UK and the other from Tokyo, Japan, both released in 1975. "The Three Degrees International", their second studio album on Philadelphia International, had a wonderful selection of songs, some which were sung in different languages - French, Spanish and Japanese. In Europe, the album was called "With Love" and it spawned the hit single "Take Good Care Of Yourself" which was a massive hit in the UK. There were 2 songs from that album that were big in Japan: "Midnight Train" and "Nigai Namida", the second which was recorded in Japanese. In 1976, the Ladies inexplicably parted company with Gamble and Huff and moved to CBS Sony/Epic records where they released the concept album, "A Toast Of Love", purely for the Far East market, although a single of the title track as released all over the world.

In 1976, Fayette decided to leave the group and return to school to finish her education. She was replaced by her friend and former colleague, Helen Scott. In 1977 they released the album "Standing Up For Love" also for Epic records but the label held no glory for the Group, who were fast learning that another change was necessary to keep up with the changing trends of a very fickle music business.

In 1978 The Three Degrees were signed to Ariola Records in Europe and the USA and began working with Giorgio Moroder who was the hit producer for Donna Summer. Further success was to follow fast. They released 2 albums on Ariola with 4 top 10 UK hits: "The Runner," "My Simple Heart," "Giving Up Giving In," and "Woman In Love." They performed at Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles'( who is on record as stating that he is their biggest fan,and still listens to the group's recordings ) 30th Birthday Party and were guests at his pre-wedding party to Princess Diana. They also filmed their own television special at the Royal Albert Hall in London called "An Evening With The Three Degrees" in October, 1979, coincidentally, on Sheila's birthday.

1980s

Between 1982 and 1985 The Three Degrees released 2 albums on their own "3D" label entitled "Album of Love" and "Live in the UK". On that label they released one single written by Sheila entitled "Liar". They returned to the charts in 1985 with "The Heaven I Need" which was produced by Stock/Aitken/Waterman on Supreme Records.

In 1986 Sheila Ferguson decided to leave the Group. Helen Scott and Valerie Holiday replaced her with Vera Brown in 1986 and then Rhea Harris in 1987. In 1989, Helen and Valerie along with new recruit Victoria Wallace recorded an album entitled "And Holding" on Ichiban Records. A single, "A Tender Lie" was also released. Following the album, the Group recorded a live CD at London's Dominion Theatre with Billy Paul and Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes during their sell-out "TSOP Tour" in the Spring and Summer of 1989. The Ladies followed this with yet another successful tour of the UK and Japan at the end of the Year, but changes were afoot again.

1990s

In December of 1989, Cynthia Garrison replaced her friend Victoria Wallace, forming the longest running line-up of the Group, still together to this day. Together with Helen and Valerie, they recorded 4 albums in the 1990s:
- "Best and New Hits";
- "Out of the Past, Into the Future";
- "Greatest Hits";
- "Christmas with The Three Degrees".

In 1993, The Three Degrees were asked to record a new version of "When Will I See You Again" with Thomas Anders (of Modern Talking fame). He was so impressed that he also provided three new tracks for their album "Out of the Past, Into the Future", marking their return to Ariola Records with what some say, was their best album for nearly 20 years.

Onwards

Helen, Valerie, and Cynthia continue to tour the World to this day. Their recent tours and shows had them making their first US TV appearance in over 20 years in 2003 on the PBS special "Rhythm, Love, and Soul" with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Mary Wilson and others as well as being a part of the "Best Disco In Town 2004 Tour" with The Pointer Sisters, Chic, The Emotions, and Evelyn "Champaign" King.

The lovely ladies also took part in the 2007 "Best Disco In Town" Tour in the United Kingdom in May 2007. They also appeared on "Good Morning" on UK TV during the Tour, singing an updated version of "When Will I See You Again". They are now able to work in the USA again and in November 2007, were honoured in Philadelphia by BEMA together with original member Fayette Pinkney, creating, for the first time ever, the FOUR Degrees!

Members:
Fayette Pinkney (1963-1976)
Linda Turner (1963)
Shirley Porter (1963)
Sundray Tucker (1963-1964) (as Sandra Tucker)
Helen Scott (1963-1966, 1976-present)
Janet Harmon (1964-1967)
Sheila Ferguson (1966-1986)
Valerie Holiday (1967-present)
Vera Brown (1986-1987)
Rhea Harris (1987-1988)
Victoria Wallace (1988-1989)
Cynthia Garrison (1989-present)

Дискография:
1970 - Maybe (EP)
1973 - The Three Degrees
1974 - So Much Love
1975 - The Three Degrees: Live
1975 - The Three Degrees: Live In Japan
1975 - International
1976 - A Toast Of Love
1977 - Standing Up for Love
1978 - New Dimensions
1979 - 3D
1982 - Album of Love
1984 - The Three Degrees: Live In The UK
1989 - The Three Degrees: ...And Holding
1993 - Out The Past Into The Future
1995 - Love Train
1996 - The Best of the Three Degrees: When Will I See You Again
2001 - Christmas with The Three Degrees
2002 - All the Hits Plus More
2002 - Greatest Hits
2003 - Sounds of Philadelphia
2004 - The Very Best of
2007 - Best Disco In Town

Патриархи стиля! Классики жанра! Любые восхваления им подходят... ...в тройной степени!

Избранные альбомы The Three Degrees будут выложены в APE.
Поехали...

[Alex_bog_13]

The Three Degrees - The Three Degrees (1973)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: The Three Degrees
Год: 1973
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Philadelphia International Records
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 2 части ~ 95 + 78 Мб

1. Dirty Ol' Man (4:33)
2. Can't You See What You're Doing To Me (2:31)
3. A Woman Needs A Good Man (4:19)
4. When Will I See You Again (2:58)
5. I Didn't Know (2:50)
6. I Like Being A Woman (3:56)
7. If And When (7:07)
8. Year Of Decision (2:42)

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1973:

Portfolio card



Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

Цитата: (mistermac @ 8.3.2008, 21:28) А как насчет ковриков в Ваших релизах? На некоторые вещи их просто не найти

2 Mistermac:
Странно! А что в архивы коврики разве не вложены?
Ладно, буду выкладывать альтернативные коврики...


Краткое пояснение к релизу:
Вышедший в 1975 году LP "International" получил своё название не зря. Его релиз состоялся одновременно на трёх континентах: Европе, Америке и Японии.
Данный релиз сделан по японскому изданию LP. Так, что песню "T.S.O.P." в теклисте не ищите. Она выходила на американском издании LP.

The Three Degrees - International (1975)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: International
Год: 1975
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Philadelphia International Records
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 3 части ~ 95 + 95 + 21 Мб

1. Another Heartache (4:21)
2. Take Good Care Of Yourself (3:26)
3. Get Your Love Back (3:25)
4. Lonelier Are Fools (4:05)
5. Distant Lover (4:04)
6. Together (4:35)
7. Long Lost Lover (2:58)
8. Here I Am (3:58)
9. When Will I See You Again (Japanese Version) (2:52)
10. Loving Cup (3:09)

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1975:

Альтернативный коврик.



Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

Цитата: Выпьем за любовь, Пусть дрожит хрустальная слеза. Выпьем за любовь, И уже не надо лишних слов, Выпьем за любовь Родная, выпьем за любовь! Игорь Николаев

А я-то всё гадал, откуда наша Попса "черпает" своё вдохновение?

The Three Degrees - Toast Of Love (1976)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: Toast Of Love
Год: 1976
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Epic
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 3 части ~ 95 + 95 + 40 Мб

1. Love Is The Message (2:39)
2. Do It (Use Your Mind) (3:43)
3. Toast Of Love (3:59)
4. Truth (8:12)
5. Midnight Train (4:04)
6. From Souvenirs To Souvenirs (4:36)
7. La Chanson Populaire (3:44)
8. Nigai Namida (3:54)
9. Somos Novios (It's Impossible) (3:48)

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1976:

Альтернативный коврик.



Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

The Three Degrees - Standing Up For Love (1977)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: Standing Up For Love
Год: 1977
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Epic
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 2 части ~ 95 + 92 Мб

1. Standing Up For Love (3:46)
2. What I Did For Love (From The Musical "A Chorus Line") (3:41)
3. Just Leave Me Alone (5:45)
4. Macaroni Man (3:41)
5. Gee Baby (4:24)
6. People With Feeling (4:10)
7. In Love We Grow (3:58)
8. We're All Alone (3:42)
9. Standin Up For Love (Reprise) (2:28)

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1977:

Альтернативный коврик.



Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

Цитата: (Palmir @ 22.3.2008, 23:06) Будет возможность - разместите альбом 1978 г. "New Dimensions".

Исполнять Ваши желания - моя Работа!

The Three Degrees - New Dimensions (1978)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: New Dimensions
Год: 1978
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Ariola Records
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Producer: Giorgio Moroder
Written By: Giorgio Moroder (tracks: 1 - 4, 6 - 8), Pete Bellotte (tracks: 1 - 3, 6, 7), Sheila Ferguson (track: 4), D.Bugatti & F.Muskar (track: 5).
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 3 части ~ 95 + 95 + 41 Мб

1. Giving Up, Giving In (3:55)
2. Falling In Love Again (3:54)
3. Looking For Love (5:28)
4. The Runner (6:18)
5. Woman In Love (3:57)
6. Magic In The Air (5:45)
Bonus tracks:
7. Out Of Love Again (3:58)
8. Hot Summer Night (4:42)

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1978:

Альтернативный коврик.






Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

Цитата: (Palmir @ 22.3.2008, 23:06) Очень хочется послушать альбом 3D. Эту дискомузыку не слушал в хорошем качестве с того самого 1979 года. Особенно нравится My Simple Heart Так что залейте, плиз!

Исполнять Ваши желания - моя Работа!


The Three Degrees - 3D (1979)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: 3D
Год: 1979
Тип: Remaser Vinyl LP, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Ariola Records
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Produced by: Giorgio Moroder, Harold Faltermeyer
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 3 части ~ 95 + 95 + 45 Мб

1. Jump The Gun (5:58)
2. Red Light (5:43)
3. Set Me Free (4:36)
4. Starlight (4:45)
5. My Simple Heart (5:15)
6. Without You (4:01)
7. Bodycheck (4:05)
Bonus track:
8. The Golden Lady (4:29)

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1979:

Альтернативный коврик.


Show must go on!

[Alex_bog_13]

The Three Degrees - Love Train (1995)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: Love Train
Год: 1995
Тип: CD Album, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Magnum Music Group
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 4 части ~ 100 + 100 + 100 + 96 Мб

1. Tie You Up (6:13)
2. Win, Place Or Show (4:55)
3. Make It Easy On Yourself (4:44)
4. Lock It Up (4:11)
5. Vital Signs (5:35)
6. A Tender Lie (4:18)
7. After The Night Is Over (5:15)
8. Are You That Kind Of Guy (5:37)
9. My Simple Heart (3:55)
10. Medley: (4:43)
10.1. Gee Baby (I'm Sorry)
10.2. Take Good Care Of Yourself
10.3. The Runner
Bonus tracks:
11. Woman In Love (5:04)
12. Dirty Ol' Man (3:07)
13. When Will I See You Again (3:00)
14. Love Train (4:45)

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[Alex_bog_13]

The Three Degrees - Daily Mirror Legends (2007)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: Daily Mirror Legends
Год: 2007
Тип: CD Album, Tau Analyzer - 100% MPEG
Лейбл: Trinity Mirror Group
Жанр: Soul / Disco
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 3 части ~ 95 + 95 + 60 Мб

1. When Will I See You Again? (2:55)
2. I'm Doing Fine Now (3:36)
3. Make It Easy On Yourself (4:46)
4. T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) (3:40)
5. Dirty Ol' Man (4:21)
6. Vital Signs (5:36)
7. Let's Get It On (4:37)
8. Midnight Train (4:04)
9. After The Night Is Over (5:17)
10. I'll Be Around (3:31)

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[Alex_bog_13]

Творчество The Three Degrees заканчиваем "убойной" подборочкой DJ-ремиксов от Пауля Клейна (Paul Klein).

Минздрав предупреждает: Почитателям стиля "соул" альбом слушать не рекомендуется!


The Three Degrees - The Greatest Hit Remixes (1998)



Исполнитель: The Three Degrees
Альбом: The Greatest Hit Remixes
Год: 1998
Тип: CD Album, Tau Analyzer - 100% CDDA
Лейбл: Hot Productions Inc.
Compilation Producer: Paul Klein
Жанр: Electronic / Dance
Формат: потрековый APE / Extra High Compression
Размер: 5 частей ~ 4 * 95 + 43 Мб

1. Year Of Decision (6:39)
2. When Will See You Again ? (6:39)
3. Jump The Gun (4:59)
4. The Runner (4:32)
5. T.S.O.P. (the Sound Of Philadelphia) (8:35)
6. Dirty Old Man (8:20)
7. My Simple Heart (6:40)
8. Dirty Old Man (7:07)
9. Giving Up, Giving In (6:12)
10. Red Light (6:58)

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