The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Length: 55:57
The Three Degrees are a female musical trio originally from Philadelphia. They were formed in the early 1960's by record producer Richard Barrett who was responsible for The Chantels, Little Anthony & The Imperials and Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. Richard Barrett selected four girls from a local high school for his next two new acts. Three of them became the Three Degrees modeled after the Chantels, and the fourth a solo artist who would become interchangeable with the group. Helen Scott was one of the girls chosen by Richard Barrett in the early days. Helen talks about the history of the group from the 1960's to the present. The Group has recorded for record labels like Swan, Roulette, Philadelphia International, Epic and Ariola. Their hits have been Maybe, When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man, TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia), Ebb Tide, MacArthur Park plus others.
SEGMENT TWO: Helen Scott talks about the PBS television Special Philly Sound which included various Philadelphia acts like the Three Degrees.
SEGMENT THREE: Helen Scott tells Howard Burchette about Gamble & Huff (Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff) and their Philadelphia International Records (TSOP) empire.
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The Three Degrees are a female musical trio originally from Philadelphia. They were formed in the early 1960's by record producer Richard Barrett who was responsible for The Chantels, Little Anthony & The Imperials and Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. Richard Barrett selected four girls from a local high school for his next two new acts. Three of them became the Three Degrees modeled after the Chantels, and the fourth a solo artist who would become interchangeable with the group. Helen Scott was one of the girls chosen by Richard Barrett in the early days. Helen talks about the history of the group from the 1960's to the present. The Group has recorded for record labels like Swan, Roulette, Philadelphia International, Epic and Ariola. Their hits have been Maybe, When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man, TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia), Ebb Tide, MacArthur Park plus others.
SEGMENT TWO: Helen Scott talks about the PBS television Special Philly Sound which included various Philadelphia acts like the Three Degrees.
SEGMENT THREE: Helen Scott tells Howard Burchette about Gamble & Huff (Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff) and their Philadelphia International Records (TSOP) empire.
Broadcast History
2009
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia) | The Three Degrees | When Will I See You Again: Best of The Three Degrees. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2008 | 03:00 |
| You're the One | The Three Degrees | Roulette Years [Import]. | Sequel Records UK | 1995 | 03:00 |
| I Don't Love You Anymore | Teddy Pendergrass | Essential Teddy Pendergrass. | Sony Legacy | 2007 | 04:00 |
| Dirty Ol' Man | The Three Degrees | When Will I See You Again: Best of The Three Degrees. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2008 | 03:00 |
| Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon | The Three Degrees | When Will I See You Again: Best of The Three Degrees. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2008 | 03:00 |
| If That Guy Walks Out Of My Life (LP Version) | The Three Degrees | The Best Of Loma Records: The Rise And Fall Of A 1960's Soul Label. | Warner Bros / Wea | 1995 | 02:40 |
| See You When I Git There | Lou Rawls | Love Train:The Sound of Philadelphia [Box set]. | Sony Legacy | 2008 | 04:25 |
| I Love Music | The O'Jays | Love Train:The Sound of Philadelphia [Box set]. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2008 | 06:50 |
| Aint No Stopping Us Now | McFadden & Whitehead | Love Train:The Sound of Philadelphia [Box set]. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2008 | 07:00 |
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