This is the only song I can remember from the group The Three Degrees. The group, originally formed circa 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has had 15 members over the years, but only three at any given time.
This song, released in 1974, was written by the Philadelphia songwriting and production team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released on their Philadelphia International Records and became the only #1 in the UK for the label. According to member Sheila Ferguson …
“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.”
The song hit #2 in the U.S., and #1 in the UK where it spent two weeks.
When Will I See You Again
The Three Degrees
When will I see you again?
When will we share precious moments?
Will I have to wait forever?
Will I have to suffer (suffer)
And cry the whole night through?
When will I see you again?
When will our hearts beat together?
Are we in love or just friends?
Is this my beginning or is this the end? (is this the end?)
When will I see you again?
(When will I see you again?)
When will I see you again, love?
Are we in love or just friends?
Is this my beginning or is this the end? (is this the end?)
When will I see you again?
(When will I see you again?)
Sweet, sweet love of mine
(When will I see you again?)
Come on, come on
(When will I see you again?)
Tell me, yeah
(When will I see you again?)
My sweet lover, yeah
(When will I see you again?)
Ooh, yeah
(When will I see you again?)
Come on, come on
(When will I see you again?)
Come on, come on
(When will I see you again?)
Ooh ooh, yeah
(When will I see you again?)
(When will I see you again?)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Kenny Gamble / Leon Huff
When Will I See You Again lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc
Very good song, lead singer’s voice is stunning, pure and sweet. And the ladies look amazing, great time to kick off the disco era. Good to know this is the Philadelphia sound! ❤
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Thank you Jill! Brings much fun. Michael
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I’m so glad!!!
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:-)) Me too, Jill!
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Jill, this is a nice song that takes me back. It is not a top of mind song to me, but it is one that I will smile to when played. Keith
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Then I’m glad you smiled. 😊
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Ohhhhhh!! Fave, fave, fave!! 💞💞💞
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YAY!!!!!!!!!! I’m so glad!!! ❤
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A Philadelphia Sound to equal Motown.and they did a great job,
Cwtch
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They did indeed! I had forgotten how much I liked this song … surprising that I don’t recognize any of their other songs. Glad you liked it!
Cwtch
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Wonderful song.
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I’m glad you liked it!
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Great song, Jill.
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Thanks John … glad you liked it!
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A favorite of the “Golden Oldies” and a hit on the dance floor 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it! Yes, I think this one would be nice to dance to … I haven’t danced in ages … probably 40 years!
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I’d forgotten how lovely this song was, Good choice Jill.
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I’m glad you liked it! Joyful has suggested we have music piped in throughout your tower … soft, gentle, uplifting music!
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I’ll go for that, thank you Miss Joyful. 🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻 🌞.
Footnote:
As ‘When Will I see you again’ was climbing up the UK charts it was broadcast on our then premier pop music show ‘Top of the Pops’
Three Degrees miming to the song, fair enough. But someone is the system decided they would add a faint background noise of screaming girls (as per Beatles). Now aside from that being 8-9 years out of date who thinks that young girls would scream at a female trio singing a soft romantic song….Weird
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Joyful says she and Jolly will start work on Tuesday. Monday, of course, is devoted to Jolly Monday!
Yes, that is most definitely weird!!! And it doesn’t sound too pleasing to the ears, either!
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Of course Jolly Monday, takes precedence over everything.
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But of course! 😉
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Good song from the “Philadelphia sound” era, which I love.
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Me too! Glad you liked it!
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