Band of Gold (album)
Band of Gold was Freda Payne's third studio album and her first for Invictus Records. It was released to capitalize on the success of the title track that became an instant smash on the Pop charts in the US and the UK. Other hits that came from the album included "Unhooked Generation" and "Deeper and Deeper." The tenth track was written by Payne's younger sister, Scherrie. Cover versions include Gary Puckett and the Union Gap's hit "This Girl Is a Woman Now" and Andy Williams' hit "Happy Heart."Track listing
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 – Billboard
| Year | Chart | Position |
| 1970 | Pop Albums | 60 |
| 1970 | Black Albums | 17 |
Singles – Billboard
| 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 |
