this is a sad song abóut aguy thàts ímpotent and cant perform sung from the perspective of a selfish girl that is more interested in herself than his problems..
For me that song is synonymous with the Summer of ‘70. Even on my little transistor radio at 12 years old her voice was an attention grabber. 54 years later it still is.
I love how far the two of you have come. Amber came on the scene and taught Jay how to appreciate REAL music. At that point, Jay had only loved rap and didn't know how to Listen to music. Jay's ear had no sophistication because it had lacked listening to melodies. Amber lead him by the hand and made him actually listen to the music. Jay, on the other hand, gave Amber confidence. When Amber first showed up on the channel, she was kind of shy. Amber didn't know if people would accept her opinions of the music. Jay took her hand and made her learn that her opinion counts, especially to him. This is now The Jay and Amber show and they each are fully credited for their half of the show. Neither could carry the show alone. "Sniff, sniff...I'm not crying! YOU'RE crying! It gets you right in the heart when they are all grown up."
We lost an amazing singer named Angela Bofill a couple of weeks ago. She was 70, and her style was a cross between jazz and pop. Her voice was heavenly. "I Try", "This Time I'll Be Sweeter", and "Under the Moon and Over the Sky" are some of her best songs. RIP Angela Bofill.🌹
Wow, as a child of 65 I read the song title and thought that sounds familiar but I couldn’t remember a note of it. Then as soon as the bass started it all came back. Thanks for reminding me of this great song and cheers to whoever requested it. Love you guys
@@heidichristensen7919 59 here mate and yeah the same thing happens to me quite often. I replayed this reaction about 10 times now and keep thinking how did I forget this love it. Other songs that hit me the same way were Can’t you see and smoke from a distance fire. Love these 2 beautiful souls. I especially love seeing the joy on Ambers face when she is really into a song. That joy often gives me a great start to my day.
FINALLY! Freda Payne is so undernoticed but so multi-talented to this day! She is also a wonderful person to meet. Her catalog is as extensive as the genres she covers. Try Bring The Boys Home, You, I Hear Rumors, etc. for starters. ✌️😁❤️🎶🎶🎶👍
Again the bass guitar just DRIVES this song along! Most people won't even notice it consciously, but it wouldn't be anywhere close to this without it. What a contrast to her fabulous voice!!!
This is one of the most upbeat songs with the saddest story, I loved it growing up, it actually puts me in a good mood. Oldies music has a way of doing that, this song is pure GOLD.
Love Frieda..I use to deliver to her as a mailman back in the 2000s and told her how much of awesome singer she was. She appreciated the compliment from a young one at the time.
Produced by Holland, Dozier and Holland, after they left Motown they established the Invictus label. Her sister Sherrye Payne was the last lead singer with The Supremes in the mid 70s
Totally irrelevant -I'd never heard of Holland, Holland and Dozier until as a teenager I listened to a brilliant British artist, Billy Bragg when he released his single Levi Stubbs Tears. "Norman Whitfield and Barett Strong Are here to make everything right with you Holland and Holland and Lamont Dozier too Are here to make it all ok with you"" Find the original on UA-cam (Billy Bragg - Levi Stubbs Tears). Its a one-take video of sheer brilliance, including Billys mate Woody playing trumpet live on video for the first time and bricking it. Watch it and don't dare tell me your not impressed..
H-D-H started up two major labels in the wake of leaving Motown. Freda's label was Invictus, also the home of the Chairmen of the Board ("Give Me Just a Little More Time"). The other label was Hot Wax, which featured the Honey Cone ("Want Ads," "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show") and 100 Proof Aged in Soul ("Somebody's Been Sleeping"); also the Flaming Ember ("Westbound Number 9").
@@nubbypk I was aged around 10 living in a semi rural area on the outskirts of Liverpool , at the time HDH & Motown record label was on the rise . I & even the world & all its aunties & uncles had heard of them , so yes you were either living under a rock or was leading a very dull & sheltered existence on old Mc Donald’s farm .
I had been waiting for this one. Freda is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! If you had looked at her when she was singing these lyrics, you would think that guy is the ultimate fool!
I have ZERO idea why I love this song and remember it from 1970 like I do - but I love it so much I learned to play it on the Geetar . I’m singing along as it plays 😃 👍🏴
Oh Boy! Was this ever a Big Hit. I think it stuck in my brain so badly, I was singing it in my sleep! It just had that golden hook, that stayed with you.
My wife worked for the agency that handled Freda Payne and met her once. Wife said that not only was she a nice and friendly... but also one of the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen. Great voice.... gorgeous. What more could you ask for?
Freda was born in Detroit and grew up there and had Holland-Dozier-Holland as friends, but somehow missed signing up with Motown. Instead, she moved to New York in 1963 and did some acting, which continued for many years, in addition to her records. Her other successful hit was Bring the Boys Home (1971), an anti-Vietnam War song. Her famous songwriter friends had left Motown and recruited her for a new label, Impulse, and wrote for her. It was with Impulse that she had her greatest success. Band of Gold was in 1970. Her sister was a replacement singer in the Supremes.
@@shaunfoulk7049 You're welcome! I have many more suggestions!!!! Here is just a few!!! Such as a wonderful one hit wonder, MARIA MULDAUR “Midnight at the Oasis”. And others such as another strong female voice featured by a Spanish group Mocedades and the song is "Eres Tu" recorded in 1973 a one hit wonder but what a GREAT song and what a voice!!! It is easy to find the video on UA-cam!!!! I don't understand a word of it but it sure sounds wonderful!!!!!!!!! If you were around back, then you know this song but may have forgotten the title and group. I was in college at the time. I also think Jay and Amber would love “El Paso” as it tells a story, and it shows off the incredible range of Marty Robbin’s voice! Also I hope they try a one hit wonder from the 60’s “Pied Piper” by Chrispian St. Peters, Great song!!!! They should try Lenny Welch, “Since I fell for You” and Al Martino “Mary in the Morning” he played Johnny Fontane in the movie “The Godfather”, a smooth classic!!!! I also keep offering up the Great Dionne Warwick, they should check her out too!!!! Hits such as “Do you know the way to San Jose” and “I say a little prayer for you”, and many more!!!! Another one I have suggested in the past is Gene Pitney, he had a slew of hits, like “It hurts to be in Love”, “24 hours from Tulsa” and “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”. The movie of the same name was made in1962 Super GREAT cast!!!!! The song by Gene Pitney was supposed to be for the movie, but they got it done too late. For those who happen to hear the song first it mentions two shots rang out one shot made Liberty fall, those of us who have seen the movie understand that line. I am trying not to spoil it for Amber and Jay. A song and a suggestion for the movie channel!!!!!!
@@louiehernandez1477 Thanks and I could list so many many more!!!!!! And if you like any I have listed please mention them to let Jay and Amber know!!!!!
"I wish it would rain". The Temptations. Include the back story of that song. How the writer was really going through what the song implied. And how he committed suicide just as the song was being released. One of the damndest stories in music history.
This is my favorite song by Freda Payne! It is definitely on my playlist! I love “Bring The Boys Home” as well! She is also an actress. Living Single! Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps! Her sister is Sherrie Payne who was a singer with the SUPREMES! She was married to Gregory Abbott who sings “Shake You Down”. What a talent and she is beautiful as well! Great request and reaction from Jay and Amber! 😎❤️👍🏽
If it has shades of the Motown sound, it does. Holland Dozier Holland wrote produced and arranged this. Big hit in 1970 peaking at #2. Still love it after 54 years!
Released in 1970 this song rose to #3 on the Billboard 100 and #5 on the R&B charts, this was a huge hit for Freda when it came out all over the radio glad you guys decided to check it out.
Hi Jay and Amber! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. This is an absolute classic from the 70's that is still played often today. By the way, I have to say, your success is obviously doing you a lot of good. I swear you two keep getting better looking. Well done to you! Æx 🙏
@sharons8702 According to Wikipedia, William Peter Wingfield was born in Liphook, Hampshire. So, England, not Scotland. We do have many great musical acts from here, though. Google has the answer. Æ 🙏
The followup to "Band" was "Bring the Boys Home" which was a poignant plea for the military men during the Vietnam War era to come home safely. It too, is worth a listen, not only for her vocal ability but to feel a little of the angst that many felt when their loved ones were fighting a terrible war. Freda's younger sister was a member of a later (73-77) incarnation of the Supremes.
Freda Payne is a great vocalist, other tracks to check out by her are: "Bring The Boys Home", "Deeper and Deeper", "I Wanna See You Soon" with 'Tavares'. Freda's younger sister, Scherrie Payne, was in the Motown group 'The Supremes'. In 2023 'The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame' gave her a 'Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Award', she's also in 'The Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame'.
I really liked this song when it came out while I was growing up. Then after UA-cam, I saw just what a beautiful woman Freda Payne truly is! I sure missed out!
Freda Payne was married to American singer Gregory Abbott from 1976 until 1979. Their wedding took place in Chicago. They spent their honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico. Payne and Abbott had a son, Gregory Abbott Jr., who was born on September 19, 1977.
Another great reaction. Love this song. If i'm being completely honest when I'm listening to the 70s music station every song that comes on I say that I love it and it's one of my favorites. 😂 Best decade of music.
This was my absolute favorite song when I was 12 years old back in 1971! I knew all the words and it was fun to dance around to. At 12 I didn't actually think about what the lyrics meant. 😂
Me too, I turned 11 in 1971 and the only thing I got is that she was lonely and alone at the time. Now hearing that her groom left her alone right after getting married maybe he had different reasons for marrying her, it was not love or even lust.
You guys picked a good one today Freda Payne her song band of Gold. This one here was a huge hit. She had a couple of others too. She started out in a van called "Invictus"
Freda Payne does have the sweetest voice while singing about a heavy topic, as also demonstrated by her early seventies anti-war song "Bring the Boys Home". My mom and aunt used to harmonize beautifully together singing this song.
This was a great song from 1970. It epitomizes that timeframe to me as it brings memories of my older sisters & their friends dancing and laughing while my ten-year old self tried to join in. It brings to mind a collage of songs on the radio that year... Which Way You Goin Billy by The Poppy Family, Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, Green Eyed Lady by Sugarloaf, Give Me Just a Little More Time by Chairmen of the Board, The Rapper by The Jaggerz, Tighter & Tighter by Alive and Kicking, Groovy Situation by Gene Chandler Love or Let Me Be Lonely by The Friends of Distinction... And so many more.❤❤
One of my favorite songs! The opposition you describe between the music and the lyrics is part of the song's greatness-it's about the longing for that happy, complete love.
Freda is currently touring a stage show where she portrays the great Ella Fitzgerald. She’s in her 80s, singing incredibly well, and onstage practically the whole time! This is an amazing woman whose career was chopped up when she dared to ask Berry Gordy to see the books! So glad she never stopped being a talented class act!
Freda Payne's 'Band of Gold' is part of the soundtrack of my youth, my being 12 when it came out. Wore out the 45 on my record player, the whole nine yards. Not a lot of fellow fans of the genre in my Appalachian rural community, where the options were 'both kinds of music' as _The Blues Brothers_ taught us (Country _and_ Western), plus Flatt and Scruggs-style Bluegrass, and Top 40 Pop late at night if the FM skip signal from more populated areas was cooperating. My cousin from central Ohio turned me on to BoG, along with several other selections that earned me some strange looks from my peers. Still, hearing the old melody sure brings back a flood of nostalgia! Thank you!
This song was listened to quite a few times way back then. Love Freda Payne, It's so nice that you both open your minds and ears to our older music. Good song. Also Lesley Gore has a song called Sunshine and Lollipops. It is a catchy song, you may like it. Your faithful follower. 🫶💯👏💜🔥👍
Freda only had one huge hit and this was it. I recommend checking out a couple other one hit wonders from the era: Sylvia’s Pillow Talk and Carol Douglas’ Doctors Orders
I'm always amazed that there's still music out there that you haven't reacted to. Having artists on in person to share the history is fantastic. Pure genius.
From UK brought this record a single at 12yr old I really at the time did not know the story of the song, just loved it brought it ,and cherish the sound and memories of it ...cheers x
This is such a great song. My dad was a huge Motown fan so I was brought up listening to this sort of music. I'm 54 now and this takes me back to being a little boy!!
The most deceiving thing about this song is that Freda Payne is so beautiful I will never believe a man would do this to her. Love this song. Thanks for playing it.
This was one of my faves Soul tracks as a child coming up in the 1970s. The way FP delivered it with such emotive passion just made me feel some kind of way. Much respect to you Ms. Payne.
It's funny you mentioned hanging out on the beach. As soon as the song came in it took right to hanging out on Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn. Had our radio, laying back on our towel and this song coming. Got us moving. It was a big hit back then. Never thought about the lyrics, just her voice, music.
Freda stole this 7 year old boy's heart performing this song on Soul Train in 71. Soul Train was so important!
I watched it every Saturday.
this is a sad song abóut aguy thàts ímpotent and cant perform sung from the perspective of a selfish girl that is more interested in herself than his problems..
@@charlesbradshaw umm, are you sure about that?
@@charlesbradshawWhere do you get that at??
Same here, TB!
I remember this song was huge back in the day. Another one like it was:
"When will I see you again" by The Three Degrees.
Agreed!!
Please pleeeeze do “WHEN WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN” by The Three Degrees! 🔥 😊
Me too 😊
Love that song as well. Have not thought about it till now, thanks for mentioning it.
Agreed. I had the same suggestion to illustrate the musical greatness produced by the "Motown."
Freda Payne is definitely one of the great Detroit singers of the early 1970's, She's a gorgeous woman and a beautiful singer to match.
Finally! Feda Payne was the bomb back in the day. Loved this song and it was all over the radio back in the day.
1970
Oh, yes!! Looking absolutely exquisite with the makeup.
For me that song is synonymous with the Summer of ‘70. Even on my little transistor radio at 12 years old her voice was an attention grabber. 54 years later it still is.
Especially in Detroit.
@@swartetc It was number 1 in the UK in lateish 1970.
Amber...your eyes look gorgeous. TY for Freda Payne. Always liked this song. From 1971.
Agreed. Amber always has such great hair as well!
I thought her makeup looked especially good today..😊❤Amber is so pretty anyway. 😊
@@cog4life I kinda liked the makeup as well. Miss Amber is beautiful, agreed.
I hope this doesn't come across as rude, but I much prefer her natural no makeup look. 😊
Does anyone else think she looked a little sad today?
Another 70s classic
Without any doubt!!!
I love how far the two of you have come.
Amber came on the scene and taught Jay how to appreciate REAL music. At that point, Jay had only loved rap and didn't know how to Listen to music. Jay's ear had no sophistication because it had lacked listening to melodies. Amber lead him by the hand and made him actually listen to the music.
Jay, on the other hand, gave Amber confidence. When Amber first showed up on the channel, she was kind of shy. Amber didn't know if people would accept her opinions of the music. Jay took her hand and made her learn that her opinion counts, especially to him.
This is now The Jay and Amber show and they each are fully credited for their half of the show. Neither could carry the show alone. "Sniff, sniff...I'm not crying! YOU'RE crying! It gets you right in the heart when they are all grown up."
We lost an amazing singer named Angela Bofill a couple of weeks ago. She was 70, and her style was a cross between jazz and pop. Her voice was heavenly. "I Try", "This Time I'll Be Sweeter", and "Under the Moon and Over the Sky" are some of her best songs. RIP Angela Bofill.🌹
My favorite was Tonight I Give In.
"I'm On Your Side" always hits me in the feels.
RIP Angie 👑
Too Tough.
RiP before Jlo Lisa Lisa and Gloria Estefan Angela Bofill was the Puerto Rican Latin Queen making big noise on the Jazz R&B and Dance Charts
@@ronnix23 Great song
Wow, as a child of 65 I read the song title and thought that sounds familiar but I couldn’t remember a note of it. Then as soon as the bass started it all came back. Thanks for reminding me of this great song and cheers to whoever requested it. Love you guys
I’m 60 and the same thing happens to me with lots of songs that J and Amber react to. Good memories.
@@heidichristensen7919 59 here mate and yeah the same thing happens to me quite often. I replayed this reaction about 10 times now and keep thinking how did I forget this love it. Other songs that hit me the same way were Can’t you see and smoke from a distance fire. Love these 2 beautiful souls. I especially love seeing the joy on Ambers face when she is really into a song. That joy often gives me a great start to my day.
Ditto.
This song never gets old. I remember singing this on the bus on our way to Summer Camp when I was going into 7th grade. EVERYONE knew this song.
FINALLY! Freda Payne is so undernoticed but so multi-talented to this day! She is also a wonderful person to meet. Her catalog is as extensive as the genres she covers. Try Bring The Boys Home, You, I Hear Rumors, etc. for starters.
✌️😁❤️🎶🎶🎶👍
give them a suggestion, as I don't see many. edit - there ya go!!!
Yes! to Bring The Boys Home!!!
Again the bass guitar just DRIVES this song along! Most people won't even notice it consciously, but it wouldn't be anywhere close to this without it. What a contrast to her fabulous voice!!!
This is one of the most upbeat songs with the saddest story, I loved it growing up, it actually puts me in a good mood. Oldies music has a way of doing that, this song is pure GOLD.
Hello from England 👋
Brilliant song from the 70s
Love Frieda..I use to deliver to her as a mailman back in the 2000s and told her how much of awesome singer she was. She appreciated the compliment from a young one at the time.
This song was super popular when released. A lot of great songs 1970-71.
I haven't heard this song in years, and yet I still know every word.
Produced by Holland, Dozier and Holland, after they left Motown they established the Invictus label. Her sister Sherrye Payne was the last lead singer with The Supremes in the mid 70s
Totally irrelevant -I'd never heard of Holland, Holland and Dozier until as a teenager I listened to a brilliant British artist, Billy Bragg when he released his single Levi Stubbs Tears.
"Norman Whitfield and Barett Strong
Are here to make everything right with you
Holland and Holland and Lamont Dozier too
Are here to make it all ok with you""
Find the original on UA-cam (Billy Bragg - Levi Stubbs Tears). Its a one-take video of sheer brilliance, including Billys mate Woody playing trumpet live on video for the first time and bricking it. Watch it and don't dare tell me your not impressed..
H-D-H started up two major labels in the wake of leaving Motown. Freda's label was Invictus, also the home of the Chairmen of the Board ("Give Me Just a Little More Time"). The other label was Hot Wax, which featured the Honey Cone ("Want Ads," "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show") and 100 Proof Aged in Soul ("Somebody's Been Sleeping"); also the Flaming Ember ("Westbound Number 9").
@@nubbypkAnyone not heard of HDH must have been living under a rock .
@@maskedavenger2578 I said when I was a teenager. That was 50 years ago in rural England. If that means I was living under a rock, so be it
@@nubbypk I was aged around 10 living in a semi rural area on the outskirts of Liverpool , at the time HDH & Motown record label was on the rise . I & even the world & all its aunties & uncles had heard of them , so yes you were either living under a rock or was leading a very dull & sheltered existence on old Mc Donald’s farm .
This reached number 1 here in the UK in 1970
I love this song. My sisters and I actually performed this on our family talent show. Great memories!
My younger sister bought this album when we were in H.S. She’s gone now, and this brings back memories💔
My oldest sister had this song on a best of Soul Train album and we lost her late last year, so I understand. ❤
Last I saw her picture a few years ago she still looked fantastic. Love this tune.
Love Band of Gold used to dance at the 70's disco to her ❤😊
I had been waiting for this one. Freda is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! If you had looked at her when she was singing these lyrics, you would think that guy is the ultimate fool!
I have ZERO idea why I love this song and remember it from 1970 like I do - but I love it so much I learned to play it on the Geetar . I’m singing along as it plays 😃
👍🏴
Her other great song is " Bring The Boys Home ". She's always been a very classy lady.
Deeper And Deeper is another great one.
I had forgotten about this one.
@@scotthughes2914 Yes indeed.
@@johnhegarty1761 A great song.
Oh Boy! Was this ever a Big Hit. I think it stuck in my brain so badly, I was singing it in my sleep! It just had that golden hook, that stayed with you.
My wife worked for the agency that handled Freda Payne and met her once. Wife said that not only was she a nice and friendly... but also one of the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen. Great voice.... gorgeous. What more could you ask for?
Freda was born in Detroit and grew up there and had Holland-Dozier-Holland as friends, but somehow missed signing up with Motown. Instead, she moved to New York in 1963 and did some acting, which continued for many years, in addition to her records. Her other successful hit was Bring the Boys Home (1971), an anti-Vietnam War song. Her famous songwriter friends had left Motown and recruited her for a new label, Impulse, and wrote for her. It was with Impulse that she had her greatest success. Band of Gold was in 1970. Her sister was a replacement singer in the Supremes.
You look great, Amber. And this song is one I've always loved, and you don't hear enough about her!
This was one of my favorite songs back in the day. Love it.
She is an actress? I need to find something she is in.
I know I never heard of her being an actress.
Yes, I was one of those who recommended this!!!! LOVE it!!!!
And thank you for that 🙏😊👍🎶
@@shaunfoulk7049 You're welcome! I have many more suggestions!!!! Here is just a few!!! Such as a wonderful one hit wonder, MARIA MULDAUR “Midnight at the Oasis”.
And others such as another strong female voice featured by a Spanish group Mocedades and the song is "Eres Tu" recorded in 1973 a one hit wonder but what a GREAT song and what a voice!!! It is easy to find the video on UA-cam!!!! I don't understand a word of it but it sure sounds wonderful!!!!!!!!! If you were around back, then you know this song but may have forgotten the title and group. I was in college at the time.
I also think Jay and Amber would love “El Paso” as it tells a story, and it shows off the incredible range of Marty Robbin’s voice!
Also I hope they try a one hit wonder from the 60’s “Pied Piper” by Chrispian St. Peters, Great song!!!!
They should try Lenny Welch, “Since I fell for You” and Al Martino “Mary in the Morning” he played Johnny Fontane in the movie “The Godfather”, a smooth classic!!!!
I also keep offering up the Great Dionne Warwick, they should check her out too!!!! Hits such as “Do you know the way to San Jose” and “I say a little prayer for you”, and many more!!!!
Another one I have suggested in the past is Gene Pitney, he had a slew of hits, like “It hurts to be in Love”, “24 hours from Tulsa” and “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”. The movie of the same name was made in1962 Super GREAT cast!!!!!
The song by Gene Pitney was supposed to be for the movie, but they got it done too late. For those who happen to hear the song first it mentions two shots rang out one shot made Liberty fall, those of us who have seen the movie understand that line. I am trying not to spoil it for Amber and Jay. A song and a suggestion for the movie channel!!!!!!
You got great taste for music.
@@louiehernandez1477 Thanks and I could list so many many more!!!!!! And if you like any I have listed please mention them to let Jay and Amber know!!!!!
How/where does one go about requesting a song for them to react to?
Favorite song in the 8th grade!!!!! Love it , thanks so much ❤❤❤
Was in 8th grade also, school dances, those were the days 😎🌷
This was the biggest hit that I remember listing to while doing my tour of duty in Vietnam.
"I wish it would rain". The Temptations. Include the back story of that song. How the writer was really going through what the song implied. And how he committed suicide just as the song was being released. One of the damndest stories in music history.
Such a great story song . Song by a beautiful ❤️ lady.
This is my favorite song by Freda Payne! It is definitely on my playlist! I love “Bring The Boys Home” as well! She is also an actress. Living Single! Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps! Her sister is Sherrie Payne who was a singer with the SUPREMES!
She was married to Gregory Abbott who sings “Shake You Down”.
What a talent and she is beautiful as well! Great request and reaction from Jay and Amber! 😎❤️👍🏽
My sister loved this song back in 1970 and would play it repeatedly. Great to hear it again
I remember hearing this song a lot as a child. It was a very popular R&B hit! Freda Payne was very popular in the seventies! 💖💖
Are you gen X?
If it has shades of the Motown sound, it does. Holland Dozier Holland wrote produced and arranged this. Big hit in 1970 peaking at #2. Still love it after 54 years!
Released in 1970 this song rose to #3 on the Billboard 100 and #5 on the R&B charts, this was a huge hit for Freda when it came out all over the radio glad you guys decided to check it out.
I was 17 when this was released and had just broken up with a boyfriend. I listened to this on repeat and cried my eyes out for a wee while😂
and you probably never thought you were going to get over him!!!
@@beths999 I know! But I did!
Hi Jay and Amber! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. This is an absolute classic from the 70's that is still played often today. By the way, I have to say, your success is obviously doing you a lot of good. I swear you two keep getting better looking. Well done to you! Æx 🙏
Was Paul Wingfield (18 with a bullet) also from Scotland?
@@sharons8702I wish they would react to Wingfield’s 18 With A Bullet..it’s such a great song..
@sharons8702 According to Wikipedia, William Peter Wingfield was born in Liphook, Hampshire. So, England, not Scotland. We do have many great musical acts from here, though. Google has the answer. Æ 🙏
The followup to "Band" was "Bring the Boys Home" which was a poignant plea for the military men during the Vietnam War era to come home safely. It too, is worth a listen, not only for her vocal ability but to feel a little of the angst that many felt when their loved ones were fighting a terrible war. Freda's younger sister was a member of a later (73-77) incarnation of the Supremes.
Freda Payne is a great vocalist, other tracks to check out by her are:
"Bring The Boys Home",
"Deeper and Deeper",
"I Wanna See You Soon" with 'Tavares'.
Freda's younger sister, Scherrie Payne, was in the Motown group 'The Supremes'. In 2023 'The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame' gave her a 'Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Award', she's also in 'The Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame'.
Oh goodness…what memories this song brings to me of a simpler time. ❤️
I really liked this song when it came out while I was growing up. Then after UA-cam, I saw just what a beautiful woman Freda Payne truly is! I sure missed out!
I haven't thought of this song in many years, and I still remember all the words! Thanks for this, I love it!
This is pop soul at its early 70s height. The word "groovy" just comes to mind over and over again.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So remember working out dance steps to this in the school gym. Also to typical Northern Soul songs. Brilliant memories - thanks!
Very impressed that Jordan picked up on the lyrics. You are growing, Jordan. Love It!
Freda Payne was married to American singer Gregory Abbott from 1976 until 1979. Their wedding took place in Chicago. They spent their honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico. Payne and Abbott had a son, Gregory Abbott Jr., who was born on September 19, 1977.
Another great reaction. Love this song. If i'm being completely honest when I'm listening to the 70s music station every song that comes on I say that I love it and it's one of my favorites. 😂 Best decade of music.
voice of gold, such a simple beat with a beautiful and powerful voice you can't go wrong.
Holland-Dozier-Holland on the credits. That is all you need to know, absolute 24k gold.
I have loved this song ever since it came out. Not only can Freda sing beautifully, but she is also beautiful.
This was my absolute favorite song when I was 12 years old back in 1971! I knew all the words and it was fun to dance around to. At 12 I didn't actually think about what the lyrics meant. 😂
Me too, I turned 11 in 1971 and the only thing I got is that she was lonely and alone at the time. Now hearing that her groom left her alone right after getting married maybe he had different reasons for marrying her, it was not love or even lust.
I was 13, and had no idea the song was about impotence, until decades later.
One of the all time great "sounds happy but is actually sad" songs!
I have always loved this song! Beautiful lady, beautiful voice.
Always liked this song. I probably heard this in the car when I was a kid. I always felt sorry for the abandoned newlywed. 😢
@bobslyvester. I was 9 when it came out, and I just assumed they had gotten into an argument, and that was the reason they slept in seperate rooms. 😅
❤LOVE THIS SONG!!! THANKS!!!
I have never gotten tired of this song!
She was married to Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down. You did a great reaction to him
I was 11 when this song was popular on the radio. It was one of my favorites!
You guys picked a good one today Freda Payne her song band of Gold. This one here was a huge hit. She had a couple of others too. She started out in a van called "Invictus"
Growing up as a pre teen that was one my favorite song. I would sing it to my sweet GrandMa. I can see her bobbing her sweet little head
Loved this song when I was young and still love it......
Love It! I really love the way you guys take us Boomers back in time with all these fantastic old tunes!
As a 9 year old in the summer of '70, I bought the 45. When I hear it, I feel exactly the way I felt then. It's crazy how music can do that to you. 😊
Great song! Her voice is haunting to me.
I loved this song back in the 70's!
Wow! I can't believe you have not heard this song until now. Ton's of great songs from the 50's, 60's & 70's that you are most likely missing out on.
Freda Payne does have the sweetest voice while singing about a heavy topic, as also demonstrated by her early seventies anti-war song "Bring the Boys Home". My mom and aunt used to harmonize beautifully together singing this song.
This was a great song from 1970. It epitomizes that timeframe to me as it brings memories of my older sisters & their friends dancing and laughing while my ten-year old self tried to join in.
It brings to mind a collage of songs on the radio that year...
Which Way You Goin Billy by The Poppy Family,
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum,
Green Eyed Lady by Sugarloaf,
Give Me Just a Little More Time by Chairmen of the Board,
The Rapper by The Jaggerz,
Tighter & Tighter by Alive and Kicking,
Groovy Situation by Gene Chandler
Love or Let Me Be Lonely by The Friends of Distinction...
And so many more.❤❤
Freda Payne also did a song called "Bring the Boys Home" an anthem for the Vietnam War, it is incredibly emotional, heartfelt and soulful.
Love this one. Another song that use to be played often on the Jukebox in the gym at the Girls Club. Thanks!
One of my favorite songs! The opposition you describe between the music and the lyrics is part of the song's greatness-it's about the longing for that happy, complete love.
Freda is currently touring a stage show where she portrays the great Ella Fitzgerald. She’s in her 80s, singing incredibly well, and onstage practically the whole time! This is an amazing woman whose career was chopped up when she dared to ask Berry Gordy to see the books! So glad she never stopped being a talented class act!
Freda Payne's 'Band of Gold' is part of the soundtrack of my youth, my being 12 when it came out. Wore out the 45 on my record player, the whole nine yards. Not a lot of fellow fans of the genre in my Appalachian rural community, where the options were 'both kinds of music' as _The Blues Brothers_ taught us (Country _and_ Western), plus Flatt and Scruggs-style Bluegrass, and Top 40 Pop late at night if the FM skip signal from more populated areas was cooperating. My cousin from central Ohio turned me on to BoG, along with several other selections that earned me some strange looks from my peers. Still, hearing the old melody sure brings back a flood of nostalgia! Thank you!
Great memories of youth come back with this song 😊 Thank you Rob Squad💕
This song was listened to quite a few times way back then. Love Freda Payne, It's so nice that you both open your minds and ears to our older music. Good song. Also Lesley Gore has a song called Sunshine and Lollipops. It is a catchy song, you may like it. Your faithful follower. 🫶💯👏💜🔥👍
GREAT 70S TUNE!! THANKS, YA'LL!!!! HUGS!!
Sweet song! Remember on the radio when I was a kid! Thank You!
Used to love this song. Reminds me of my freshman years of high-school. Thanks for the memories. Still remember every single word.
Freda only had one huge hit and this was it. I recommend checking out a couple other one hit wonders from the era: Sylvia’s Pillow Talk and Carol Douglas’ Doctors Orders
PS The Sylvia with Pillow Talk is NOT the same Sylvia you listened to with Nobody!
Wow Freda Payne I listen to this song alot know the word singing too it
Beautiful voice. I loved this song as a teen.
Omgosh! I remember this! 70’s. We had so many great singers then. I can’t remember. We all knew the words though. Lol
Such a terrific song. Glad you got to experience it.
I'm always amazed that there's still music out there that you haven't reacted to. Having artists on in person to share the history is fantastic. Pure genius.
From UK brought this record a single at 12yr old I really at the time did not know the story of the song, just loved it brought it ,and cherish
the sound and memories of it ...cheers x
This was HUGE in the UK too. Remember the 1970 warm summer listening to this. :) Another great reaction guys. :)
13 when this came out. It’s wonderful how songs can bring back memories and feelings.
Love this song! The strings arrangement, steady backbeat and awesome bass accompanying a superb vical performance!
This is such a great song. My dad was a huge Motown fan so I was brought up listening to this sort of music. I'm 54 now and this takes me back to being a little boy!!
The most deceiving thing about this song is that Freda Payne is so beautiful I will never believe a man would do this to her. Love this song. Thanks for playing it.
loved her and shes a beauty put together nicely!
This was one of my faves Soul tracks as a child coming up in the 1970s. The way FP delivered it with such emotive passion just made me feel some kind of way. Much respect to you Ms. Payne.
It's funny you mentioned hanging out on the beach. As soon as the song came in it took right to hanging out on Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn. Had our radio, laying back on our towel and this song coming. Got us moving. It was a big hit back then. Never thought about the lyrics, just her voice, music.
You missed out reacting to Freda Payne performing this on Soul Train and other shows. Such a talent!