When Sheila Ferguson, Valerie Holiday, or Fayette Pinckney [[God rest her soul) left the group, they were replaced by Helen Scott or Cynthia Garrison -- both of whom were early-day members of the group. I guess that explains part of it, but still....you would think there'd be at least a slight change in their blend, but no -- not to my ears. The Three Degrees possess a permanent blend that no other girl group could touch. And, that blend is gorgeous, as are their famously stunning gowns.
SHEILA, VALERIE & FAYETTE on Ed Sulluvan [[late-'60s, Roulette Records) Sullivan performance includes a naughty routine poking fun at Diana!)
https://youtu.be/BVbeVReLaN4?si=dXquodGXmsf48egt
SHEILA, VALERIE & FAYETTE [[mid-'70s, Philly International Records)
https://youtu.be/KqbL5j6zw8M?si=uHWsDrf7hac5dzs2
SHEILA, VALERIE & HELEN SCOTT [[late-'70s, Ariola Records)
https://youtu.be/FoiIZ-suafQ?si=3fwW3boyGswQuBBH
VALERIE, HELEN & CYNTHIA GARRISON [[1998, Castle Pie Records)
https://youtu.be/rVSXflEVatc?si=8z09VhM5IFFGwHJz
Your dad sounds like a really great guy to invest such an interest in helping you reach your goal in music. Come on, Waiting -- fill us in on what happened with Motown one more time!
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