Band Of Gold

Freda Payne · Band Of Gold: Best Of [2006]

Now that you're gone

All that's left is a band of gold

All that's left of the dreams I hold

Is a band of gold

And the memories of what love could be

If you were still here with me

You took me from the shelter of my mother

I had never known or loved any other

We kissed after taking vows

But that night on our honeymoon,

We stayed in separate rooms

I wait in the darkness of my lonely room

Filled with sadness, filled with gloom

Hoping soon

That you'll walk back through that door

And love me like you tried before

Since you've been gone

All that's left is a band of gold

All that's left of the dreams I hold

Is a band of gold

And the dream of what love could be

If you were still here with me

INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh

Don't you know that I wait

In the darkness of my lonely room

Filled with sadness, filled with gloom

Hoping soon

That you'll walk back through that door

And love me like you tried before

Since you've been gone

All that's left is a band of gold

All that's left of the dreams I hold

Is a band of gold

And the dream of what love could be

If you were still here with me

Since you've been gone

All that's left is a band of gold

Band Of Gold

Freda Payne's 1973 hit "Band Of Gold" stands as a defining anthem of the disco era, blending lush orchestration with a driving rhythm that propelled her to international fame. Recorded for her debut album of the same name, the track showcases Payne's powerful vocals and the song's infectious groove, which became a staple at clubs and dance halls worldwide. While the song achieved massive commercial success, it remains a significant song in her discography that reflects the transition from soul to disco in early 1970s pop music. The recording's enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the optimism and energy of the era, cementing Payne's status as a leading figure in the genre.