Band of Gold (album)
1970 studio album by Freda Payne
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Band of Gold is the third studio album by Freda Payne.[5] Her first for Invictus Records, it was released in 1970.[4] The title track became an instant smash on the Pop charts in the US and the UK. Other hits included "Unhooked Generation" (released before "Band of Gold") and "Deeper and Deeper". The tenth track was written by Payne's younger sister, Scherrie Payne. Cover versions include Gary Puckett and the Union Gap's hit "This Girl Is a Woman Now" and Andy Williams' hit "Happy Heart".
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| Band of Gold | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 1970[1] | |||
| Studio | HDH Sound Studios, Detroit, Michigan | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Label | Invictus | |||
| Producer | William Weatherspoon | |||
| Freda Payne chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C+[3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [4] |
The album peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200.[6] "Band of Gold" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.[7] It, and "Deeper and Deeper", have sold more than a million copies worldwide.[8]
Critical reception
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Band of Gold" | Ron Dunbar, Edythe Wayne | 2:53 |
| 2. | "I Left Some Dreams Back There" | Norma Toney, Ron Dunbar | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Deeper and Deeper" | Norma Toney, Ron Dunbar, Edythe Wayne | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Rock Me in the Cradle" | Ron Dunbar, General Johnson, Gregg Perry | 3:03 |
| 5. | "Unhooked Generation" | Ron Dunbar, Edythe Wayne | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Love on Borrowed Time" | William Weatherspoon | 2:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Through the Memory of My Mind" | William Weatherspoon | 2:40 |
| 2. | "This Girl Is a Woman Now" | Alan Bernstein, Vic Millrose | 2:59 |
| 3. | "The World Don't Owe You a Thing" | Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier | 2:58 |
| 4. | "Now Is the Time to Say Goodbye" | Scherrie Payne | 3:09 |
| 5. | "Happy Heart" | Wayne P. Walker | 2:49 |
| 6. | "The Easiest Way to Fall" | Ron Dunbar, Edythe Wayne, Scheerie Lavette | 2:36 |
Personnel
- Recorded at: Holland-Dozier-Holland Sound Studios, Inc.
- L.T. Horn – recording engineer
- Processed by: Syntrex
- William Weatherspoon – production supervision
- Bob Wortham – cover photography
Charts
Album
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[9] | 40 |
| US Billboard 200[10] | 60 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | "Unhooked Generation" | Black Singles | 43 |
| 1970 | "Band of Gold" | Pop Singles | 3 |
| 1970 | "Band of Gold" | Black Singles | 20 |
| 1970 | "Band of Gold" | UK Singles Chart | 1 |
| 1970 | "Deeper and Deeper" | Pop Singles | 24 |
| 1970 | "Deeper and Deeper" | Black Singles | 9 |
| 1970 | "Deeper and Deeper" | UK Singles Chart | 33 |