“Band of Gold” is a 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. The song tells a story which is open to a number of interpretations – based on the lyrics in the most commonly heard version of the song, which is the seven-inch single, the story is of a recently married woman whose husband is incapable of loving

Band of Gold is a track belonging to the Soul, Pop Soul, and Northern Soul genres with a melodic yet dramatic feel. The song was performed by the American singer Freda Payne. The track was released in 1970 as a single, taken from her album of the same name, Band of Gold (1970). Songwriters: Ron Dunbar and Edith Wayne (writing duo for Holland–Dozier–Holland's Invictus/Hot Wax label). Year Written/Recorded: 1970. Original Release Year: 1970 (as a single, released by Invictus Records). Artist Perfo