She was beautiful

It sounds like Motown because it was composed and produced by The Supremes' primary songwriters Holland, Dozier, and Holland for their own label in 1970 after their split from Motown.

I was lucky enough to see Freda Payne in person in the late 70's......she was breath taking!!!!!! Perfect face, perfect body, on perfectly golden skin.....just FLAWLESS!!! Not to mentioned her singing talent blew me away!, this woman can do any genre of music with ease

Lamont Dozier, who co-wrote the song, he explained: "The story was, the girl found out this guy was not all there. He had his own feelings about giving his all. He wanted to love this girl, he married the girl, but he couldn't perform on his wedding night because he had other issues about his sexuality. I'll put it that way. It was about this guy that was basically gay, and he couldn't perform. He loved her, but he couldn't do what he was supposed to do as a groom, as her new husband." This was released on Invictus Records, which Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland formed after they left Motown in 1968. Holland-Dozier-Holland produced the track and wrote it with their collaborator Ron Dunbar, but because of their dispute with Motown, the H-D-H trio couldn't put their names on the label and credited themselves as "Edythe Wayne." Members of the Motown house band The Funk Brothers played on the track. Because of the subject matter, Freda Payne did not want to record this at first. She thought the song was about a woman who was a virgin or sexually naïve, and felt it was more suitable for a teenager. When Payne objected to this song, Ron Dunbar (co-writer of the song) said to her, "Don't worry. You don't have to like them! Just sing it," and she did. Little did she know that this song would become her biggest hit and would give her her first record of gold. The lead guitarist on this track was Ray Parker Jr., who later found success with the theme song for the comedy movie Ghostbusters. Freda Payne is the older sister of Scherrie Payne, the final lead singer of The Supremes. Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote many of The Supremes' hits. Freda Payne said of this song: "It is about a wedding night that didn't work out. I wondered why a girl would have a problem on her wedding night and why they would be in separate rooms, but they said, 'Just learn it.' I had no idea that it would be such a big hit."

Beautiful voice and beautiful woman. Love this song. The song could refer to a woman trying to escape family. She soeaks of trying to escape a mother she had never known.

Ms. Freda Payne was recently, on a Netflix series called Family Reunion. The episode was Funny Valentine, and it aired August 26, 2021. It was a pleasant surprise seeing her

When this song was playing on the radio I could not get enough of it. I don't ever remember seeing her perform it live though. Maybe once. I also don't remember her having any other hit songs. That's a shame considering her awesome voice. She sings so effortlessly, and yes Harri, she was stunning too. Great reaction. You are a kid in a very LARGE candy store man. 👍😎

I've been waiting a while for this one. I love this song, and I think she is just super beautiful and talented. I always thought she was implying she had married a closeted gay guy.

I remember this so well, I'm English as well, & she was my first crush, I didn't know women could look like her, wow, I'm 66 now and in the UK she was known as Freda ( Freeda)❤❤❤❤❤

Another great song by Freda Payne is Bring The Boys Home, from 1971.

Harri, I swear you keep finding songs that I loved by artists I should have paid more attention to, but didn’t, at the time. This is great. 🌺✌️

That line about the honeymoon and separate rooms is sadder than a thrift store painting! It’s an outstanding song that has held up well over many decades.

❤❤❤ I know it’s two years later, but your reactions are the best of almost everyone. I’ve heard the Rob squad.❤❤❤ you beat them❤❤❤

Funny you should ask that question. This song came out when I was in high school. I remember that my boyfriend had a big crush on her. I wasn't even jealous because I could understand why. LOL

She was beautiful in every category like you said,,,but she wasn't a beautiful lover. Not her fault,,, maybe..but he suffered more on that night. And yes, miss Payne was a true beauty. ❤

One of my first 45s, about 1972? Played it always, was on the radio always.

Belinda Carlisle of the Go Go’s sang this on her solo album in 1986; perhaps that is the version you remember? It has a very disco feel. I thought this original was released in 1973 instead of 1970, because I was still hearing it on the radio three years later. Massive hit; that bass line and the beat! Bonnie Tyler also recorded it in 1986; I don’t remember that version at all.

dancing and lucozade and whizz at all nighter's at the Twisted Wheel, seems like a life time ago

Pronounced Freeda. Great reaction and your analysis are always on point.

Yeah, this song came out when I was a teenager. We all looked at the woman and declared it must be some kind of joke. _That_ woman? No, way.

It was on Invicticus (loved their label look), owned by Gramaphone. It was 1970. Later CBS/Columbia got it somewhere along the line.

Another obscure artist that should be shown on your channel....The Fifth Dimension w/Marilyn McCoo as the lead singer. Great singer & a beautiful woman. One Less Bell to Answer....would be a good start.

comment 77 …great selection 👍👍🙏🦋✌🏻

Yes, Invictus Records was in Detroit and part of the Motown groove.

Berry Gordy Motown founder and Pres.Jimmy Carter have the same Great Grandfather

3:35 Freda was born in Detroit. This was release on Invictus records and produced by Brian Holland & Lamont Dozier of Motown songwriter & producers.

In all of the years I’ve heard this song, this is the first time I’ve seen her.

yes, She is gorgeous, with a great voice.

She was on the Invictus label, which was also headquartered in Detroit. Invictus was pretty successful for a while, beginning at about the time Motown left Detroit. They had hits with Chairmen of the Board, the Honey Cone, 100 Proof Aged in Soul, and even Parliament-Funkadelic and the Ohio Players.

still got the 45 somewhere....happy days.

One night after choir practice, a fellow chorister started singing this and I joined in. I had forgotten about this song until then. Then for the rest of the week it got stuck in my head

One of my all time favourites 23/24 at the time so 60's was my era but this song was magic

As a young teenager I thought her name was "Freed of Pain" which made no sense judging by the song lyrics. Then all became clear.

Have been listening to this since it came out. First time seeing her now, not what I expected.

☮️💙💙💙

It’s a song about a chaste young bride who was afraid making love for the first time. Read the lyrics, it becomes clear

oh wow Harri, I haven't heard this song in soooo many moons! thank you

Great song and I love her outfit too! That’s just my style 😊. Thanks for another great reaction video ☮️🌼♥️🇺🇸

It’s sounds like Motown bc it was written and produced by Holland Dozier Holland legendary Motown writers

One of my forties songs what a voice

Freda Payne is 80 years old today and still performing. I bought practically all her albums though her biggest recordings were on Holland Dozier Holland’s label Invictus Records. She has an autobiography out that details her life. Her sister Scherrie Payne joined the Supremes in 1973 and still performs with the FORMER LADIES OF THE SUPREMES though original Supreme the late Mary Wilson was not a member of. Freda recorded another hit that would not be played on radio called Bring The Boys Home because of the war the USA was having with Viet Nam in 1971. Band Of Gold was a 1970 hit. Still stunning and beautiful today and can still sing her face off. Before Freda recorded her hit record she was a jazz singer touring the world all through the 1960s.

Fabulous song! I have always liked it. GREAT pick Harri and reaction.

The reason this sounds like a Motown song is because Holland Dozier Holland were major song writers for Motown and left Motown and started their own Invictus Label of which Freda Payne was one of the Artist signed to that Label

China Beach was the show this song was the opening song for. It was driving me crazy I just scoured the internet for military shows until I recognized the actress in the picture. Great show as I recall

Always loved this song

That very thing happened to Princess Di. She found cuff links he wore given to him by Camilla on their honeymoon. The rest is history.

Freda Payne is a stunner!

I had a huge crush in her.

Another classic from my childhood.🇬🇧

I lean more to hard rock but since the first day i heard this song as a teen i was drawn to this song by her voice and driving back beat

It was produced by Holland and Dozier former Motown people. I remember this song and this performance. Was long forgotten. Thanks for the memory

Yes Harri. You are right. MoTown is there. As others have mentioned it was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland with the Funk Brothers backing her up musically, and the two women who would eventually form Dawn with Tony Orlando as back up singers. Yes Freda was the original artist from 1970. This was a classic and fun performance and it was a smash hit and performed on what I think was the old Shindig backed up by awkward white go-go dancers that are actually a hoot. If you ever saw her in performance in her prime, she was a stunning beauty indeed and a great singer. I had the pleasure to see her perform in a small nightclub in Provincetown several years after she had recorded this. She was even more stunning in the flesh, but more important to whoever met her, she was an absolute sweetheart. Now I can't resist adding another recommendation here by another solo female performer who matches all this intensity. Here a late career but an absolutely incredible performance from Fontella Bass backed by David Sanborn of her #1 hit 'Rescue Me'. This was initially recorded and co-written by Fontella in 1965 although she was never credited on the label. It reached #1 on the R&B charts and #4 on Billboard. She was backed by Maurice White and Louis Satterfield later of Earth, Wind and Fire, and she was backed up on vocals by Minnie Ripperton.This was originally a Chess recording and was a million seller for the studio. This performance was recorded around 1988-89 for the 'Michelob Presents Night Music' late night TV concert series hosted by Jools Holland. There are not a lot of singers who can wallop a number 25 years later live and exceed the studio version. Fontella was underrated and is now almost forgotten, but I rank her up there with Aretha. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9WDnb2Zl6qbc3k.html

Loved listening to Freda. She was so goood.

Walking in Disneyland in 1971 past a covered outdoor dance floor and a stage rose out of the ground with Freda Payne singing this song. That same evening the Supremes performed on an outdoor stage. A magical time in the Magic Kingdom.

Amazing, I loved the sound of this song, I never seen Freda before, I never listened to the lyrics very strange, but o.m.g. She’s smokin hot wow! I couldn’t imagine anyone leaving her alone for a minute on a honeymoon!

I grew up listening to this from my mum 😂 it was always played

Growing up listening on the radio, before MTV, I always thought this was Lulu singing.

Love love love this - takes me back to my early teens and dancing in the local disco on the weekend. Fab music and great times. (I’m now aged 60).

Belinda Carlile from the go go's remade this in the 80s

OMG I loved this song so much when I was a little girl...this was the first 45 record I ever bought (with my own money) which was such a big deal to me! 💗🙏🌺

HEAVEN MUST OF SENT YOU, BY THE ELGINS, QUITE SIMILAR

I love that you are hitting on songs that get overlooked such as some of the great oldies of the 50s and 60s and early 70s...Always loved this song..I was wondering if you can do a song that no one else has reacted to and it was one that I loved as a kid and still do The Rapper-The Jaggerz.If you`ve never heard it before I think you will like it :) Keep On Rockin'

Oh wow. She was one of my favorites from that era :) Thank you!

This tune takes me back, nice vibes...

Spot on big man shes damn hot. Diamonds in my eyes.

This Woman has had a great history. Check out some of her live performances through the last 50 year here on you tube. She is Still Beautiful & still kickn' butt.. Her other million selling hit was "Bring The Boys Home".. Her sister, Sherrie Payne was one of The Supremes in the 1970s, from 1973 to 1977 with Original Queen Supreme Mary Wilson. They had some big hits too. Thanks for sharing this reaction.. Freda Payne is the Bomb... Still.. lol,, saw her in concert recently..

Sis is stunning. Love this song.

Freda Payne`s song " Bring The Boys Home " is one that you will love.

Agree with everything you said Harri!

She was married to a very gifted singer named Gregory Abbott. He had a big hit with Shake You Down. I believe you'd enjoy that song.

1970,written by Holland,Dozier,Holland and sung by Freda Payne.Ronnie Dyson also sang it but this the original.Beautiful song but sad.Great selection.

She was married to another great singer, Gregory Abbot. He recorded a great song called Shake You Down. I believe you'd like that.

Hi Mr. Harri., I remember when this song came out; Ms. Freda is a very, very pretty Lady.. She did some acting.. Nice song.. ♠W.G.

Man, those back up dancers are horrendous. Freda's a Queen though. I have always loved this song.

This was her 1st & biggest hit single. It went to #3 in 1970. She never hit the top 10 again, coming as close as #12, but that was it. The single hit #1 in the UK also her 1st & biggest hit over there.

Freda's younger sister was one of The Supremes.

Remember when I first heard this 👍

More 70's Gold!

This song was released in February 1970. The song was #3 on NYC’s radio station 77 WABC Top 100 of 1970. Plus, Freda Payne also starred in an episode of Police Story as Louis Gossett, Jr.’s love interest, Saralee. Freda Payne not only has a great voice, she is also a very beautiful woman, who I had a crush on in 1970 as an 11 year old.

This performance is from "Whitakers World Of Music" in 1971

you must react to Don Thomas, Come On Train

My mothers favourite song💔

There's a great live version she did when she was much older, and still absolutely stunning as a mature woman. You'd love it! The lyrics here are clear, that she was a very sheltered girl who didn't know anything about marital relations. Her husband walked out after he tried, and she's hoping he comes back, understanding she just didn't know but is willing.

Please listen to Freda Payne's "Band of Gold", a wonderful song.

Good song great 👍 listen music

Supposedly, (per rumors at the time) it was about Gregory Abbott. Linda Ronstandt did a live version of this song & it was really good.

Harri, I'm pretty sure her 1st name is pronounced like, Free-Da. Also, I agree that she IS beautiful, sings beautiful and her outfit is beautiful. However, I think the ONLY ones there that are worse at dancing are the weird go-go dancers behind her. What she NEEDED was some dance lessons. that would've made her career go a lot farther. Just MHO but, like assholes, everybody's got 'em ... that that was mine. Mind you, I've always LOVED this song.

Harri you’re smitten 🤩

It's a medley of her greatest hit.

i wish i could remember the army show this song reminds me of

There are additional lyrics on the original version that explains that the girl was innocent and not ready for marriage, nor sex. The parts edited out for the single were "And the memories, of our wedding day, and the night I turned you away" and "Each night, I lie awake and I tell myself, the vows we made gave you the right, to have a love each night"

Fredda😂

I believe she was singing about those who got married and then immediately were deployed to fight in viet-nam. Very sad indeed. In more ways than one.

I agree…she is! This used to resonate in mid 1970 discos along with other Motown greats…with a few heavies thrown in for good measure!

Another Song by Freda Payne is Deeper And Deeper

Motown sounds but under CBS/ Columbia Records Label

Nor would I😂

"Freeda" Payne...get it?

While you are going to the oldies, can you do Yellow Bird by the Mills Brothers from the 50s. Also Freddy Fender was a Latino singer with a hit Before the next Teardrop Falls.

My Grandpa died when I was a young girl. We left our home in Memphis to spend a couple months with my Grandma in Minnesota while my parents and other family members helped her make that transition from married to widowhood. Mom and Dad took us out of our public school in Memphis to enroll us in the school system in the town Grandma lived . . . in an effort to try to keep things as normal as possible. It was not normal in any sense of the word,It was a time of upheaval . . . in my personal life as well as in the general zeitgeist of the times. Upheaval in the political and social climate of the late 60's and into the 70's US. Turmoil around the world. Cold war with Russia. Vietnam still reverberating. Women's lib. Hippies, The Jesus movement. The world was a mess, just as it is today . . . it's always been a mess. This song "Band of Gold" as well as a few others are embedded in my mind. Grandpa ran a dairy farm . . . who would tend the cattle? Grandma had to find a job in town to be able to support herself on her own. They were not rich. Selling the cows and the farm allowed her to buy a small house in town and over the years she did well on her own. When you say you can remember where you were, how you felt, who you spent time with, the thoughts in your head . . . when you hear a song . . . I can relate. It was riding a school but into town not knowing anyone at all, in grief from Grandpa passing on and knowing Grandma struggled so hard entering into her new life. We all struggled I think back then at that time. The school bus driver tuned the radio to the locak channel which played the top 10-20 songs. This is one that played nearly every day during out time there with Grandma. There was another one that came to mind during that time: 5th Dimension's song "Wedding Bell Blues" . . . Will You Marry Me, Bill? I had those two songs memorized by the time we got back to Memphis. Perhaps you'd like to hear that one.