Page Three (band)
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Defunct | 1977 |
Key people | Felicity Buirski, Clare Russell, Stephanie Marrian |
| Products | Music singles |
| Parent | Warner Brothers |
Page Three was a British girl group that had a brief presence in the late 1970s, best recognized for their nationwide hit single "Hold on to Love".
Background
The ensemble consisted of three Page 3 models featured in the UK tabloid The Sun—Felicity Buirski, Clare Russell, and Stephanie Marrian—who crossed paths during a modelling assignment in Portugal in 1976.
Stephanie Marrian, originally named Stefanie Khan and born in 1948, holds the distinction of being The Sun’s inaugural Page Three model, first appearing on 17 November 1970. Felicity Buirski, whose father was a musician, shifted from a journalism career to modelling during her teenage years.
Career
Under the management of Felicity Buirski's brother, who possessed industry ties, the trio secured a contract with Warner Brothers after submitting demo recordings. Their sessions included two songs produced with Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett from The Shadows. Although the group favored "Oh My Baby," the record label opted to release "Hold On to Love" as their debut single.
"Hold On to Love"
After an initial legal disagreement concerning trademarks with The Sun, a resolution permitted the single’s packaging to emulate the tabloid’s distinctive style. The group appeared on television programs such as Seaside Special and Top Of The Pops during August 1977 to promote the track.
While "Hold On to Love" did not enter the official UK top 50, it featured on Bubbling Under charts and reached number one on both the Record Mirror and Music Week Star Breakers listings—equivalent to position 51 nationally. Despite considerable media attention, this single remained their sole release and did not lead to further commercial achievements.
Further activities
As momentum built around their single, a 1977 article in Record Mirror highlighted the group's plans to explore a rock-oriented sound and gain more artistic autonomy.
Later years
In 1987, Felicity Buirski launched her solo career with the album Repairs & Alterations on Run River Records, earning recognition as an accomplished folk artist. Stephanie Marrian pursued acting roles, notably playing Lady Marie in Mel Brooks' 1981 film History of the World, Part I and serving as host for The Cut Price Comedy Show in 1982.
Line up
- Felicity Buirski
- Clare Russell
- Stefani Marrian
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| 1977 | "Hold On To Love" | Template:Center | |
| (number one on the Star Breakers chart) | |||