What is the story behind Freda Payne Band of Gold?

According to 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, Freda Payne said of this song: “It is about a wedding night that didn’t work out. I wondered why a girl would have a problem on her wedding night and why they would be in separate rooms, but they said, ‘Just learn it.

Who originally sang Band of Gold?

Freda Payne
“Band of Gold” is a popular song written and composed by former Motown producers Holland–Dozier–Holland (under the pseudonym of Edythe Wayne) and Ron Dunbar. It was a major hit when first recorded by Freda Payne in 1970 for the Invictus label, owned by H-D-H.

How old is singer Freda Payne?

79 years (September 19, 1942)Freda Payne / Age

Who wrote Freda Payne Band of Gold?

Ron Dunbar
Lamont DozierEddie HollandBrian Holland
Band Of Gold/Composers

Who played Collette in gold?

Lena HeadeyColette / Played by

Who played bass on Band of Gold?

At Invictus, we used a substitute group that included Bob Babbitt, a great bass player, and guitarist Ray Parker Jr, who was only 15. The important thing was that they could express the feeling in the song, which we’d tell them how to do line by line. Freda Payne was our first choice as singer.

Who sang Band of Gold in 1970?

Freda PayneBand Of Gold / Artist

Is Freda Payne married?

Gregory AbbottFreda Payne / Spouse (m. 1976–1979)

Is Band of Gold based on a true story?

Several of the characters were based on real people on Lumb Lane. This was before mobile phones, so whenever I wanted to talk to any of them, I’d ring the pub. I met a woman who became the inspiration for Carol, played by Cathy Tyson, who I’d seen in Mona Lisa.

How many series of Band of Gold are there?

Three series
Three series of Band of Gold were produced (the third under the moniker of Gold, with only a small number of characters from the first two series), with the final episode broadcast on 1 December 1997.

Who is Rose’s daughter in Band of Gold?

Rose is shocked when she discovers that her daughter is actually Colette. Carol re-evaluates her feelings for DCI Newall, who is now investigating these latest murders.

Where is Band of Gold filmed?

Bradford
Band of Gold (1995) Band of Gold – Filmed on Lumb Lane, a real street in Manningham, Bradford, this series is about the lives of a group of sex workers who live and work in Bradford’s red-light district. Cast includes Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson and Samantha Morton.

When was gold band filmed?

1995
Band of Gold (TV Series 1995–1997) – Series Cast & Crew – IMDb.

Who sang Band of Gold in the 60s?

“Band of Gold” is a traditional pop song, with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. It was published in 1955. The biggest hit version was recorded by Don Cherry in 1955. This version reached number 5 on the pop chart in the United States.

How many seasons was Band of Gold on?

Who covered Band of Gold?

Versions

Title	Performer	Release date
Band of Gold	Margaret Singana	1973
Band of Gold	The Chanter Sisters	1976
Band of Gold	The Reels	November 1980
Startrax Club Disco – Black is Black – She’s Not There – In the Navy – One Way Ticket – Y.M.C.A. – …	Startrax	1981