I do not know if they were on the Motown label, but stylistically, this was one of the very last motown hits, just before disco took over. They were definitely a motown style act, standing in a row, dressed beautifully, singing harmonies to an orchestral backing. I remember listening to them on KHJ radio when I was about 11 years old, and loving them just as much as I loved BTO and Grand Funk. They were just beautiful and they sure don't make them like that any more.
I remember watching the Three Degrees on Top of the pops performing this song. I was totally entranced by the beautful soulful sound that came out of the TV and mesmerised by the stunning Sheila Ferguson, she looks great here and still looks fantastic today.
Its really a special song. Sorry about your loss but the memories must be beautiful and rich. I wish I could have 24 years with someone I love - I am 38.
This is what Sheila's say about the most suscefull song: "Sheila Ferguson recalled that "the song was played to me by Kenny Gamble at the piano in 1973 and I threw a tantrum. I screamed and yelled and said I would never sing it. I thought it was ridiculously insulting to be given such a simple song and that it took no talent to sing it. We did do it and several million copies later, I realized that he knew more than me."
It doesn't get ANY better than that. 3 times I've been hit for having a dropped jaw....once was my mother when I was in my pyjamas in 1975 seeing these queens. The other times were when I was a grown man.
BE MY SON AND PREFERRED GROUP, wonderful voices and a sympathy ABSOLUTE, SOPHISTICATED LADIES AND TIME SO SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL, MY RESPECT TO THE MISSING AND THEIR ETERNAL REST, WILL BE BEAUTIFUL SINGING THEIR SONG FOREVER AND ALWAYS
My first girlfriend sang this to me before she went out. She was killed by a drunk driver that night. She was only 16. This song means so much to me even today. God how I love Black women! God bless you all
amo esta canción y a estas bellas damas, era tan solo un adolecente cuando la escuche por promer vez en una fiesta a la que mi invito mi amada amiga Alicia. que Dios te bendiga hermosa amiga. atte. Lennon itzcoátl
Quite possibly the greatest song of the 70s (and that's no small claim). :) Love this live version...the only thing missing is her Diana Ross impression toward the end of the record (which I always get a kick out of).
Sorry to hear about your wife. I imagine xmas was tough, but new year, new beginnings. It's tough. Time doesn't heal, but you learn to deal with the loss better. The best way to honour your wife's memory is to be happy.
Fayette Pinkney is on the left as you look in this clip, middle is Sheila Ferguson and right is Valerie Holiday, the "classic" line-up (they've had a few and Valerie is still going in TTD)
You did it once...I am not that far from where we first met...my angel you can do it again...I believe in you...I am waiting for you my love...send for me...I love you my angel with all my heart for all eternity! We are Forever!
This song reminds me of my First Love.We had on and off relationship. On March 10, we had a dinner after a reconciliation. On our way home, I asked him "When Will I See You Again?". With a laconic answer, he said that was my favorite song. Little did I know that was the last time we were together. Seven years after, I still keep on asking myself, when our paths would cross again.
U know what I just realized, in dreamgirls how the dreametts were made to immulate the supremes, I really believe that the dreametts performances were also inspired by these ladies, seein how they dance, and pose more than the supremes... This performance also looks exactly like the last scene in dreamgirls, check it out...
When I first heard this tune, I thought,"God damn, Diana Ross got her head out of her ass and reunited with The Supremes!" Alas, I was brought down to Earth. Nice tune, by the way.
Love these girls and yes I think their voices were better than the Supremes, I never thought Diana Ross could sing. Sadly I just heard the lady on the left died a few months ago.
@TomthatiscalledTom Oh c'mon Tom, these stunning women are no different to the sirens of today. The Three Degrees are probably the most beautiful and shockingly sexy women of all time. But look around at their stunning and shockingly gorgeous antecedents....Ofra Hazi, Shakira, even a white girl like Chrissie Hynde or the beauty of the voice of the most wonderful Joan Armatrading. It can't be compared to anything.
hey sorry for ur lost but to be honest life goes on and im realy sure that she want u to move on and enjoy ur life i have a girlfriend that lives far from me and i wounder when will i see her again realy
![The Three Degrees - 'If and When' [Live] - Europe 1974](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aRZjUtRtfgY/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Three Degrees - 'If and When' [Live] - Europe 1974](/img/tr.png)
possibly the most romantic and beautiful song ever...............
Great. Not lip synced. What a voice Sheila has. Right to the bone vibes man.
Impecable presentación de este trío de angelitas de chocolate en la tv. nipona. Las adóro. Sheila Ferguson...,I love you.
I do not know if they were on the Motown label, but stylistically, this was one of the very last motown hits, just before disco took over. They were definitely a motown style act, standing in a row, dressed beautifully, singing harmonies to an orchestral backing. I remember listening to them on KHJ radio when I was about 11 years old, and loving them just as much as I loved BTO and Grand Funk. They were just beautiful and they sure don't make them like that any more.
They are even more beautiful in this video, if that is possible. Gorgeous.
Beautiful song, priceless masterpiece.
I miss talented beautiful women like them! My favorite song of all time!!!
those harmonies are on point!
Beautiful song; ❤️
Oh my god !? Its a CLASSIC !!!
I remember watching the Three Degrees on Top of the pops performing this song. I was totally entranced by the beautful soulful sound that came out of the TV and mesmerised by the stunning Sheila Ferguson, she looks great here and still looks fantastic today.
I was only 4 when this song got released... but to this day, its one of my favorites. Thank you for this awesome song!
OMG, this brings back memories! I had a huge crush on Sheila Ferguson!
Sheila you mean.
@@fuimaygeetang Yup, my mistake!
Its really a special song. Sorry about your loss but the memories must be beautiful and rich. I wish I could have 24 years with someone I love - I am 38.
This is what Sheila's say about the most suscefull song:
"Sheila Ferguson recalled that "the song was played to me by Kenny Gamble at the piano in 1973 and I threw a tantrum. I screamed and yelled and said I would never sing it. I thought it was ridiculously insulting to be given such a simple song and that it took no talent to sing it. We did do it and several million copies later, I realized that he knew more than me."
Mm...mmm! Luv me some Three Degrees. :)
I remember they did an episode of Sanford & Son.
This is an awesome song..Have ALWAYS LOVED it!
That sounds like live mic's, great voices.
Great! Thanks! Good evening!
It doesn't get ANY better than that. 3 times I've been hit for having a dropped jaw....once was my mother when I was in my pyjamas in 1975 seeing these queens. The other times were when I was a grown man.
After the Supremes, these girls are my favorite. They are not only all beautiful, but they are also very professional and very talented. Excellent.
A rare live version (non lip synced) and they killed it! Amazing!
I love this song, I was there when it first came out. Thanks for posting
Just fantastic, that's all! :-) Thank you.
One of the best song of the century.
This is dedicated in loving memory to the sweet voiced Degree, Fayette Pickney. January 10, 1948- June 27, 2009. You will be missed, Faye.
BE MY SON AND PREFERRED GROUP, wonderful voices and a sympathy ABSOLUTE, SOPHISTICATED LADIES AND TIME SO SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL, MY RESPECT TO THE MISSING AND THEIR ETERNAL REST, WILL BE BEAUTIFUL SINGING THEIR SONG FOREVER AND ALWAYS
好聽的懷舊歌😊😊👍👍
My first girlfriend sang this to me before she went out. She was killed by a drunk driver that night. She was only 16.
This song means so much to me even today. God how I love Black women! God bless you all
It's clear you have a very strong love and your love will live on. She'd want you to live on and enjoy your life. God bless you.
Love the melody. Thank you for uploading.
Sorry to hear of your loss bro. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Trully precious moments, every question that should be on our minds
amo esta canción y a estas bellas damas, era tan solo un adolecente cuando la escuche por promer vez en una fiesta a la que mi invito mi amada amiga Alicia. que Dios te bendiga hermosa amiga. atte. Lennon itzcoátl
Quite possibly the greatest song of the 70s (and that's no small claim). :) Love this live version...the only thing missing is her Diana Ross impression toward the end of the record (which I always get a kick out of).
Sorry to hear about your wife. I imagine xmas was tough, but new year, new beginnings. It's tough. Time doesn't heal, but you learn to deal with the loss better. The best way to honour your wife's memory is to be happy.
Nice performance. Great group.
Great live performance. I wish the audio could have been better but thank you for the post. These ladies look as great as they can sing!
Tom
Me encanta esta canción
@TomthatiscalledTom You are absolutely right, and I agree 100 %.They also had talent and charm instead of cheap special effects.
Let's share some precious moments!! Is it the beginning or is it the end?? Tight verse. I love it!!
I love their evening gowns.
angelic harmonies
Fayette Pinkney is on the left as you look in this clip, middle is Sheila Ferguson and right is Valerie Holiday, the "classic" line-up (they've had a few and Valerie is still going in TTD)
great song and the woman in the middle is hot.
@itzcoatlrod !Ufffff Lady how many things! Is amazing looking back!!!
RIP Faye!!! too many too soon :(
this song is mentioned in kill bill when bill drops beatrice off to pai mai, and she asks him when she will him again. haha nice one tarantino.
You did it once...I am not that far from where we first met...my angel you can do it again...I believe in you...I am waiting for you my love...send for me...I love you my angel with all my heart for all eternity! We are Forever!
i love this song
Fayette Pinkney, a soul singer best known as a member of the Three Degrees, died Saturday, June 27th, from acute respiratory failure. She was 61
This song reminds me of my First Love.We had on and off relationship.
On March 10, we had a dinner after a reconciliation. On our way home,
I asked him "When Will I See You Again?". With a laconic answer, he
said that was my favorite song. Little did I know that was the last time
we were together. Seven years after, I still keep on asking myself,
when our paths would cross again.
Heartfelt but you must move on.
2021. ILL SEE THEY AGAIN. Its another year for start.
OMG, I missed my BFF Tito Malijan and his family;) I love you guys:)
yes, precious moments.....
when will i seethem again?....
I LOVE THIS MUSIC I WAS JUST A CHILD I FELT IN LOVE OFA GIRLS WHAT A PRECIOUS MOMNTS
세월은기다려주지않읍니다!사랑한다고지금말하세요!❤
God bless you and your wife in heaven
@TomthatiscalledTom This is so true, and the young women of today don't have a clue..too sad
Thanks lukedean. I only knew them as a group.
@EasyMusic36 That's what I love about Sheila, she's so honest!
Beautifully
Lolol. What!??? Tantric sex??? Sting is a master from what I’ve heard!!
😂
This is got to be one of the top 10 love songs in pop history.
Pardon my ignorance, but which one is Faye?
I remember. They sang "Didn't Know"
天使のささやき最高！
U know what I just realized, in dreamgirls how the dreametts were made to immulate the supremes, I really believe that the dreametts performances were also inspired by these ladies, seein how they dance, and pose more than the supremes... This performance also looks exactly like the last scene in dreamgirls, check it out...
they was a guest on sanford and son
When I first heard this tune, I thought,"God damn, Diana Ross got her head out of her ass and reunited with The Supremes!" Alas, I was brought down to Earth. Nice tune, by the way.
Love these girls and yes I think their voices were better than the Supremes, I never thought Diana Ross could sing.
Sadly I just heard the lady on the left died a few months ago.
@TomthatiscalledTom
Oh c'mon Tom, these stunning women are no different to the sirens of today. The Three Degrees are probably the most beautiful and shockingly sexy women of all time. But look around at their stunning and shockingly gorgeous antecedents....Ofra Hazi, Shakira, even a white girl like Chrissie Hynde or the beauty of the voice of the most wonderful Joan Armatrading. It can't be compared to anything.
Ya pasaron 12 años y muchas cosas
I ddint hear much about 3 D,s but they are good
whats the names of the 3 girls ?
1972 北上台北 第一台手提收音機曾錄音
1974
Prince Charles' favorite girl group - really!
@pe1poot the all three!!!
Are we in love or just friends...
hey sorry for ur lost but to be honest life goes on and im realy sure that she want u to move on and enjoy ur life i have a girlfriend that lives far from me and i wounder when will i see her again realy
@frankc3285 True on both counts. But, the Supremes simply had more hits. And, they were good.
Its true.... Diana Ross was maybe the best Diva..
live version is always better
Hello
goodbye jenn
sorry for your lost dude look toward GOD for help
that sucks sorry .. what did she die of if I may ask
Hot ladies, I want one
this video is proof that there's no need for pyrotechnics to put on a great show. take a note, kiddies...
when you can't be part of the supremes, you just be a third of a degree :)
@TomthatiscalledTom
Yes, time has changed. Not all performers and women are cheap and slutty, seek for what you wish to see.....the rest, ignore them.
@cap280 i am so srry 2 here that
What a beautiful performance
@kja427 you don't need to say such vial idiotic things. Diana Ross is a lovely person, something you evidently aren't, you help no one.