Freda Payne is a singer and actor. The 1970 hit "Band of Gold" was her breakout single. Payne has acted in movies and had parts in a few musicals, and once hosted her own talk show. She appeared on American Idol singing her hit song along with other disco icons.
History
Freda Payne began her career in entertainment singing jingles for Detroit radio stations at the age of 13. She was offered record contracts by Berry Gordy of Motown Records and jazz legend Duke Ellington, but had to decline because her mother wanted her to complete her education. After she completed school, shared her first stage with Tony Award winner Pearl Bailey. Her second album made her a mainstream success due to her single "Band of Gold."My Space: Freda Payne
Singles
- 1970: "Unhooked Generation"
- 1970: "Band of Gold"
- 1970: "Deeper and Deeper"
- 1971: "Cherish What Is Dear to You (While It's Near to You)"
- 1971: "Bring the Boys Home"
- 1971: "You Brought the Joy"
- 1972: "The Road We Didn't Take"
- 1973: "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right"
- 1975: "It's Yours to Have"
- 1977: "Love Magnet"
- 1982: "In Motion"
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Fast Facts
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Birth name
Freda Charcelia Payne
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Born
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Origin
Detroit, Michigan
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Years active
1963-present
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Previous record labels
Impulse, Invictus, MGM, ABC, Capitol, Volt
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Current record label
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Albums
21 (as of 2001, her latest release)
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Fact:
Sister Scherrie Payne was a member of The Supremes
