What is band of gold freda payne?

"Band of Gold" is a popular song performed by Freda Payne. The song was released as a single in 1970 and became a massive hit, reaching #3 on the U.S. Pop Chart and #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart. It was also a hit in the UK, where it reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Ronald Dunbar and Edythe Wayne and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland. It tells the story of a woman who is left at the altar and is left to wear a "band of gold" on her finger without a husband. It remains one of the most popular soul songs of all time and has been covered by many artists over the years.