Name: Band Of Gold
Brand: Freda Payne

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DEMREC1201

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner and OBI.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5014797911055

Total Cap

Gold LP

Artist

Freda Payne

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Demon is a UK 80s New Wave label that was founded by Elvis Costello, Andrew Lauder, and the company behind the label in 1980. In 1998, the label was acquired by Music Collection International and merged with its Westside Records operation. Today, Demon forms part of the Demon Music Group Ltd.

Freda Charcilia Payne, born on September 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, is an accomplished American singer and actress. She began her career at a young age, appearing on various television and radio shows while still in school. In the 1960s, Payne gained recognition for her performances on popular talk shows and joined notable artists such as the Four Tops and Quincy Jones on tour. Her breakthrough came when she signed with Invictus Records in 1969 and released the hit single "Band of Gold", which topped charts worldwide. Throughout her career, Payne has recorded numerous albums and toured extensively. She has also ventured into acting, starring in several films and theater productions.

Known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Freda Payne continues to captivate audiences with her timeless music. With hits like "Deeper and Deeper" and "You Brought Me Joy", she has solidified herself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Alongside her successful music career, Payne has showcased her talent as an actress in various film roles. Notably, she appeared in movies such as The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) and Fire and Ice (2001).

Despite achieving great success throughout her career, Freda Payne remains true to her jazz roots. Recently touring with Darlene Love in their acclaimed revue "Love and Payne", she continues to delight fans with her powerful performances

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Reissue of seminal release from Detroit-born vocalist Freda Payne. Released in 1970 on the Motown break-off label Holland-Dozier-Holland – a partnership between former Motown songwriters Eddie and Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier – Band of Gold was a huge commercial success for the label. Features the classic singles Unhooked Generation and Band of Gold – a single that sold over 2 million copies and became a gold record. Textbook female vocal soul with a post-Motown sound signature, the most commercially successful and widely recognised album that Freda Payne ever released.

Band Of Gold

Music GB

Discover Band Of Gold by Freda Payne on vinyl LP from Demon. Seminal release from the Detroit-born vocalist featuring classic hits.