For a momentous occasion like your wedding, only perfection will do. All thats left is a band of gold all thats 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. Gold was rerecorded in a semiacoustic, unpluggedlike style for spandau ballets 2009 album once more. The quality of musicians in this band is what makes it so great. Drowning pool, an excellent rock band, is the group who sang the song let the bodies hit the floor.
The song has been recorded by numerous artists, notably. Its funny the supremes hated where did our love go, even though it became their first no. These country classic song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. Sonny james a little band of gold lyrics metrolyrics. In 1983, band of gold was recorded by discohinrg singer sylvester on megatone records and released as a. About band of gold band of gold is a popular song written and composed by former motown producers hollanddozierholland under the pseudonym of edythe wayne and ron dunbar.
Heres an opportunity to get to know the members of the band of gold, a little better jim shafer after starting the band of gold in 1996 while on the air at magic 96. At chow sang sang, we persistently strive for perfection in every detail when designing our jewellery to create exquisite pieces that symbolize the seriousness of love. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed. Watch the video for gold from john stewarts bombs away dream babies for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Atlanta wedding bands and djs band of gold is the best. Band of gold is a popular song written and composed by former motown producers. All thats left is a band of gold all thats 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 youve been gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats left of the dreams i hold is a band of gold. Now that youve gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats 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 a mother i had never known the love of any other we. Another recording was done in 1955 by singer kit carson born liza morrow that reached number 17 on the top 100, and there was also a british cover by. How band of gold singer freda payne transforms onstage into. Check out band of gold rerecord by freda payne on amazon music.
They must deal with competition, mobsters, moralists, psychos and cops, but at least now they have each other and a. Little band of gold lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, its a very good country song recorded by sonny james. Lyrics and video for the song band of gold by freda payne songfacts. Band of gold 1955 song, a 1955 song popularized by don cherry band of gold freda payne song, a 1970 song popularized by freda payne and various other artists band of gold, a 1970 album by freda payne that capitalized on the hit of the same name band of gold, a song by greg brown on his 1990 album down in there. The song band of gold was singer freda paynes first gold record in 1970, but she was no newcomer to the scene, having released her first album in 1964. Principal cast members for the series include geraldine. Produced by granada television, the series revolves around the lives of a group of sex workers who live and work in bradford s redlight district. Band of gold 1955 song, a 1955 song popularized by don cherry band of gold freda payne song, a 1970 song popularized. Freda paynes band of gold was voted number 391 in rolling stone magazines listing of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
In bradford, england, several desperate streetwalkers team up to run the business for themselves. Popular songs with gold in the title, all popular songs and chart hits with gold in the title since 1950, at tunecaster music encyclopedia. Touted on the sleeve as people music, for people who like pop, rhythm and blues, ballad, hymns just about anything, paynes set certainly reflects that wide range and, while. Most people dont remember any other song freda did, so you might expect a lot of filler to pad out the cd. Although this is performed by freda payne, the original artist, you wont be fooled. Not so there are many excellent songs here including deeper and deeper, possibly the second best known song here. Band of gold the band of gold album 1985, vinyl discogs. May 03, 2012 the song band of gold was singer freda paynes first gold record in 1970, but she was no newcomer to the scene, having released her first album in 1964. Barry from sauquoit, ny on november 14th 1970, freda payne performed band of gold on the abctv program american bandstand.
Now that youre gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats left of the dreams i hold is a band of gold and the memories of what love could be. As part of the uk radio station absolute radio s celebrations for the 2012 summer olympics, christian oconnell, the networks breakfast show host, pledged to play the song for every. Band of gold, a 1970 album by freda payne that capitalized on the hit of the same name band of gold, a song by greg brown on his 1990 album down in there band of gold band, a dutch group who had a hit with a medley called love songs are back again. All thats left is a band of gold all thats left of the dreams i hold is a band of gold and the memories of our wedding day and the night i turned you away. Now that youre gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats left of the dreams i hold is a band of gold and the memories of what love could be if you were still. In music, he is best known for his 1955 hit band of gold.
All thats left is a band of gold all thats left are the dreams i hold band of gold and memories of what love could be if you were still here with me memories love could be you were here with me dont you know that i wait in the darkness of my lonely room filled with sadness, filled with gloom hoping soon that youll walk back through that door. Coco york, debbie cameron, forrest, glenn felter, jaap eggermont, jocelyn b. He also sang this song on the gene carroll show in cleveland ohio back in the late 50s or early 60s. Band of gold and memories of what love could be if you were still here with me dont you know that i wait in the darkness of my lonely room filled with sadness filled with gloom hoping soon that youll walk back through that door and love me like you tried before since youve been gone all thats left is a band of gold.
Band of gold is a popular song written and composed by former motown producers hollanddozierholland under the pseudonym of edythe wayne and ron dunbar. The legendary songwriting team of hollanddozierholland used the name edythe wayne. John garcia and the band of gold by john garcia, released 04 january 2019 1. Jim continues today leading the band, and playing bass guitar. Edith wayne and ron dunbar because of a lawsuit they had with motown. Born in herford, west germany, gold became part of the berlin art collective the nelson community, where he formed the band chinchilla green.
Band of gold which you surely already know starts this collection. Band of gold is a british television crime drama series, written and created by kay mellor, that first broadcast on itv on 12 march 1995. The song band of gold was singer freda paynes first gold record in 1970, but she was no newcomer to the scene, having released her first. The biggest hit version was recorded by don cherry in 1955. The endless delays raised hopes for the album, as did superstition dedicated neil young fans believed he was creatively reborn at the end of each decade. Sb9 when is a sailboat the standon vessel in relations to a.
Theres people out there turnin music into gold well my buddy jim bass hes aworkin pumpin gas and he makes two fifty for an hour hes got rythm in his hands as hes tappin on the cans sings rock and roll in the shower drivin over kanan, singin to my soul theres people out there turnin music into gold. Freda payne is the older sister of scherrie payne, the final lead singer of the. They must deal with competition, mobsters, moralists, psychos and cops, but at least now they have each other and a plan. Doug davis after touring the world with a large show band, doug has performed with many bands, and joined the band of gold as lead singer in 2012. New singing lesson videos can make anyone a great singer.
You know freda paynes voice from the smash hit band of gold, which topped the pop charts here and in the u. John stewart had a hit in the 70s with a different song titled gold. Band of gold rerecord by freda payne on amazon music. This version reached number 5 on the pop chart in the united state. Produced by granada television, the series revolves around the lives of a group of sex workers who live and work in bradfords redlight district. Freda charcilia payne born september 19, 1942 is an american singer and actress best known for her millionselling, 1970 hit. Everybody knows this is nowhere, rust never sleeps, and freedom added credence to this theory, but those records were knocked out. Its easy to miss the songs real meaning if youre not listening closely, because on the surface, band of gold is filled with the typical emotions of a heartbreak song. For the song recorded by don cherry, see band of gold don cherry song. All thats left is a band of gold all thats 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 a mother i had never known the love of any other we kissed after taking vows but that night on our honeymoon we stayed in separate rooms. Far and away the biggest hit of freda paynes career, band of gold was also one of the biggest successes for the legendary hollanddozierholland songwriting team following their departure from motown.
When the band broke up, a new lead singer, john elefante sang it until steve walsh returned to the band. A simple little band of gold to prove that you are mine dont want the world to have and hold for fame is not my line just want a little band of gold to prove that you are mine some sail away to araby and other lands of mystery but all the wonders that they see will never tempt me their memories will soon grow cold but till the end of time. Sep 12, 2006 freda payne, but bonnie tyler also sang it. About band of gold band of gold is a popular song, with music by jack taylor and lyrics by bob musel. Although shes considered a brilliant jazz singer, detroitbased freda payne will go down in read more. Principal cast members for the series include geraldine james, cathy tyson, barbara dickson and samantha morton. It was a major hit when first recorded by freda payne in 1970 for the invictus label, owned by hdh. Band of gold is a popular song written by hollanddozierholland, but they used the names. And band of gold provides a dj at every event so the party never stops. A simple little band of gold to prove that you are mine dont want the world to have and hold for fame is not my line just want a little band of gold to prove that you are mine some sail away to araby and other lands of mystery but all the wonders that they see will never tempt me their memories will soon grow cold but til the end of time.
The song has been recorded by numerous artists, notably competing 1986 versions by contrasting pop singers belinda carlisle and bonnie tyler, and a 2007 version by kimberley locke. Band of gold is a popular song written and composed by former motown producers hollanddozierholland and ron dunbar. Although much of soul vocalist freda paynes early 70s association with the mighty invictus label would be fraught with stress, her 1970 debut album, band of gold, was nevertheless a masterpiece of epic proportions. Is a band of gold and the dream of what love could be if you were still here with me since youve been gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats 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 youve been gone all thats left is a band of gold all thats left of the. There you were, standing there, smiling as you made your plans you were going to leave me and go with him you said you loved him so and your love would always be but thats the very same thing, you once told 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 each night i lie awake. This version reached number 5 on the pop chart in the united states. Atlanta band of gold is the ultimate in live party music for weddings, corporate events, birthdays and festivals. As a teenager, she attended the institute of musical arts. Band of gold is a popular song, with music by jack taylor and lyrics by bob musel. Dont you know that i wait in the darkness of my lonely room filled with sadness, filled with gloom hoping soon that youll walk back through that door and love me like you tried before. Listen to band of gold soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 29 tracks. Doug is comfortable with any style of song, and brings his best to every show. Nov 14, 2008 band of gold, freda payne, 1970 vinyl duration.
Another recording was done in 1955 by singer kit carson born liza morrow that reached. Our live performances cover more than 1500 songs and best of all, the music is customized by you. Also spending time in the group too much sylvia, lynn plays it all, from shag to hard rock, and sings it all, too. With geraldine james, cathy tyson, barbara dickson, samantha morton. Session project with many dutch and international vocalists and musicians, performing wellknown disco and soul ballad medleys. Freda charcelia payne born september 19, 1942 in detroit, michigan is an american singer and actress. Type in an artists name or song title in the space above for a quick search of classic country music lyrics website. Band of gold by freda payne song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart.
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