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Шаблон:Infobox album Шаблон:Music ratings Band of Gold is the third studio album by Freda Payne.[1] Her first for Invictus Records, it was released in 1970.[2] 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".

The album peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200.[3] "Band of Gold" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] It, and "Deeper and Deeper", have sold more than a million copies worldwide.[5]

Critical reception

AllMusic called the album "a masterpiece of epic proportions," writing that "the overall sonic tone of Band of Gold reflects [Payne's] producers' Motown history."[6]

Track listing

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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

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Chart (1970) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 60
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 17

Singles

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

References

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