@stevenw888.bsky.socialBorn 19 September 1942, Freda Payne, US soul singer, who had the 1970 UK No.1 single 'Band Of Gold'. She was also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show. Payne is the older sister of Scherrie Payne, a former singer with The Supremes. #FredaPayne
@fiftymusic.bsky.social"Band of Gold" is a song written and composed by former #Motown producers #HollandDozierHolland (under the pseudonym of Edythe Wayne) and #RonDunbar. It was a major hit when first recorded by #FredaPayne in 1970 for the Invictus label, owned by H-D-H. The song has been recorded by numerous artists.
@fiftymusic.bsky.socialOn Sep 19, 1942: #FredaPayne, American pop and soul singer ("Band Of Gold") and actress, born in Detroit, Michigan.
#HappyBirthday #84 🎉🎂🍾🥂🥳
@fiftymusic.bsky.socialBand Of Gold 🥉
#FredaPayne
@jamieroxxartist.bsky.social👉 Now growing up in Detroit I sure did hear this one at a whole lot of BBQ’s :) It was a staple.
Well, now a Little Soul for us all this Friday morning.. Man! Check out that Bass Line!
Happy Birthday. Today, Sept 19, – #FredaPayne, American singer and actress was born.
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