Band of Gold (album)
Band of Gold is the third studio album by Freda Payne. Her first for Invictus Records, it was released in 1970. 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".
| Band of Gold | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 1970 | |||
| Studio | HDH Sound Studios, Detroit, Michigan | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Label | Invictus | |||
| Producer | William Weatherspoon | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C+ |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
The album peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200. "Band of Gold" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It, and "Deeper and Deeper", have sold more than a million copies worldwide.
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