I've always loved this song. She looks so good. What an inspiration and role model for us aging folks. I'm 55 years old. I can truly say, I want to look like Freda when I grow up. Her and Tina Turner got it going on.
heard that song for the first time in the summer of 1970 in Boston at the age of 19, with orders to the Republic of South Vietnam. I loved back then and still do today...a good looking women women with a great voice and a classic song!!
Band of gold brings back memories of the summers of my youth. Was enjoying the summer day and searched the song. Found this video and thought that this has aged well.
Don't Freda look FABULOUS!...she is one classy lady...she has really taken care of herself...70+ yrs old now if this is 2011 at 69 then...great job Ms. Payne
My---My--My Freda is holding it DOWN !!! I hope I look that good when I reach my 70's. And this wasn't her only hit....she sung "Bring the Boys Home"...an anti-Vietnam anthem that was very controversial and cost her alot of gigs for a period of time.
She was married to Gregory Abbott and dated One of the Sylvers. Edmund Sylvers. Both of them were handsome. Back in the day she just stood there and moved her hands. I always thought she was high. But she was always so beautiful and classy.
OMG..... Amazing woman...can't believe she's in her 70's strutting Her beautiful self all over the stage!!!! Followed her for years! Jealous....Yep I am....
I just viewed her 1970 live performance, and that was blinding. This is a 2011 performance? Time has been very kind to her, not only does she look great, she sounds phenomenal!
Every now and then this pops into my mind and I listen to it. I’m so glad I ran into this performance. Ms. Payne is amazing, and she looked great here. She’s my mother’s age and this was one of my mother’s favorite songs.
Love, love, LOVE this woman! I listen to her albums because I adore the sound of her voice. Forty plus years after "Band of Gold" was released and she's maintained both her voice and her beauty. Bravo, Miss Freda Payne!
Ms. Freda you have inspired me too since i was a young girl. You say fight and keep on with life even when things dont go how we sometimes wish. Look to God ... He'll get us through! Enjoy life and love again! And remember to dance!!
i am from a younger generation and was brought up listening to alot of old school music and this is by far is one of my favourites. would love to see her live.
Was, is and will ever be an amazingly beautiful presence. I was 11 years old when Band of Gold was released. It still has the magic after 49 years. Ms. Payne is part of the inspiration that caused me to become a singer. She is a wonder and treasure and mightily loved. Yes, well met! :-)
Damn I always thought she was hot! She has a beautiful voice I remember listening to her my moms always had her on the record player. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always loved band of Gold but my all-time favorite track is You brought the joy. 😃 she is one classy lady thank you Ms. Freda Payne👍🏿😃
I went to her 70th birthday party at her home in Beverly Hills. Many celebrities were there. Her sister Scherrie is also a great singer and the third and final lead singer of The Supremes - she joined the group in 1973 and her group is still performing today.
Freda looks totally amazing !! This lady still has it together and the back ups with her sister Sherrie are unbelievable ....perfect !! Makes Tina look old !! This is totally awesome !!
@@ScottScott-uk9eu I love my Motown music. Who my age wouldn't. This music had peace and unity with all walks of life.. As they say, MUSIC CURES THE SOUL. By the way, I live in Music City.
@@carolcrowson4441 yes you are right about it’s music is life. and now are days it’s hard to see good old music. So tell me we’re you from Carol. I’m from Nederland
Freda looks and sounds stunning, I was 6 when this came out and it instantly became one of my very favourite songs along with Tammy Lynns "Im gonna run away from you"
Scott432 Scott432 Yes I am.... I couldn't live without it. I grew up with a lot of soul music. But I also love classical depends on the mood. I adore jazz, Funk, Motown. I think when you really like music you love it all. I can even recall being in Istanbul for a month and falling in love with stuff I'd hear often. But Band of Gold I fell in love with that song at age 9, new it off by heart😍. Greetings from London UK
@@paulaslife3781 you really sand right about the feeling music is a word for soul. I have always love listening to good old songs because now are days you can’t fine them no more. How’s your day going over in the Uk and how’s your family and health? I’m Scott originally from Germany but I live most all my life in Netherland.
Been to ten Cliff concerts, this was the best. As well as Freda the guests included her sister, Scherrie Payne (The Supremes), Luther Ingram, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (5th Dimension), PERCY SLEDGE!!!!! LAMONT DOZIER!!!!! And others! Awesome!
Holy crap - she's 69 years old here? It was a very good performance anyway but the fact that she can produce this at 69 years old makes it absolutely outstanding.
Fan or not, you can never accuse Cliff of resting on his laurels which are considerable. He doesnt need to improve on his iconic status which is assured, and at 70 he is doing what he does with the passion of an 18 year old- the age he started out. That is my definition of cool. As for the golden Freda: I am speechless! Peter Pan has found his match.
Thank you Ms. Freda and God Bless you and yours. You are a beautiful woman!
That's my entire generation out in that audience...lol Fantastic performance!!
She is STILL a beautiful and powerful woman! I love this song! Do your thang Ms. Payne!
I've always loved this song. She looks so good. What an inspiration and role model for us aging folks. I'm 55 years old. I can truly say, I want to look like Freda when I grow up. Her and Tina Turner got it going on.
Freda is beautiful and in 1970’s absolutely one beautiful woman! I was a young teenager at that time, she was so popular!
She has a stunning voice... it never fades
Beautiful her voice is amazing she took good care of herself an her voice
I loved this song since I was little. She is beautiful ❤️
heard that song for the first time in the summer of 1970 in Boston at the age of 19, with orders to the Republic of South Vietnam. I loved back then and still do today...a good looking women women with a great voice and a classic song!!
OH MY GOD!! I want to jump in the screen..Body, Voice, She's So Beautiful.
I'm Blown Away!! Freda moves like a 18 yr old!!!!
Band of gold brings back memories of the summers of my youth. Was enjoying the summer day and searched the song. Found this video and thought that this has aged well.
Don't Freda look FABULOUS!...she is one classy lady...she has really taken care of herself...70+ yrs old now if this is 2011 at 69 then...great job Ms. Payne
Still amazing after all these years.
Hi Jenny you just took the word out of my mouth
My---My--My Freda is holding it DOWN !!! I hope I look that good when I reach my 70's. And this wasn't her only hit....she sung "Bring the Boys Home"...an anti-Vietnam anthem that was very controversial and cost her alot of gigs for a period of time.
Perfection from a Legend!
She was married to Gregory Abbott and dated One of the Sylvers. Edmund Sylvers. Both of them were handsome. Back in the day she just stood there and moved her hands. I always thought she was high. But she was always so beautiful and classy.
OMG.....
Amazing woman...can't believe she's in her 70's strutting Her beautiful self all over the stage!!!!
Followed her for years! Jealous....Yep I am....
she's 68-69 in this clip which is 6 years old.
She still has it......Lots of people her age have a hard time getting out of the bed!!
She still got it!!! Looking great and sounding awesome......
I just viewed her 1970 live performance, and that was blinding. This is a 2011 performance? Time has been very kind to her, not only does she look great, she sounds phenomenal!
Underrated
Every now and then this pops into my mind and I listen to it. I’m so glad I ran into this performance. Ms. Payne is amazing, and she looked great here. She’s my mother’s age and this was one of my mother’s favorite songs.
Has anyone gotten more mileage out of one song?? With that said, Freda Payne was and is an amazing lady!
NattyBumppo48 she had other hit songs but this was her biggest ( obviously )
Norman Greenbaum - "Spirit In The Sky"
@@zapple1003 I heard he makes a million bucks a year off of that song. I just have to bow down to that. And bow down to the brassy dame Freda Payne.
If ist a song that lasts through the ages then there is nothing wrong with that. The performers of today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Maxine Nightingale gets mileage out of "Get right back to where we started from". That's another one!
Das war Musik ❤❤❤🎉🎉
She is Amazing, go Freda!
Love, love, LOVE this woman! I listen to her albums because I adore the sound of her voice. Forty plus years after "Band of Gold" was released and she's maintained both her voice and her beauty. Bravo, Miss Freda Payne!
Ms. Freda you have inspired me too since i was a young girl. You say fight and keep on with life even when things dont go how we sometimes wish. Look to God ... He'll get us through! Enjoy life and love again! And remember to dance!!
i am from a younger generation and was brought up listening to alot of old school music and this is by far is one of my favourites. would love to see her live.
Was, is and will ever be an amazingly beautiful presence. I was 11 years old when Band of Gold was released. It still has the magic after 49 years. Ms. Payne is part of the inspiration that caused me to become a singer. She is a wonder and treasure and mightily loved. Yes, well met! :-)
One of the greatest songs during my college years. God I miss those times.
She is still a doll baby!
She looks amazing and sounds fabulous
I've loved this since it came out.
To look that good still and sound that good - wow!
Damn I always thought she was hot! She has a beautiful voice I remember listening to her my moms always had her on the record player. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always loved band of Gold but my all-time favorite track is You brought the joy. 😃 she is one classy lady thank you Ms. Freda Payne👍🏿😃
INCREDIBLE
After watching the three videos of Freda Payne, from her first to her present only shows how stunning a woman she really is.
Almost 70 here and still hot!
I went to her 70th birthday party at her home in Beverly Hills. Many celebrities were there. Her sister Scherrie is also a great singer and the third and final lead singer of The Supremes - she joined the group in 1973 and her group is still performing today.
@@SteveWeaverIvyfield You are so blessed and lucky to be in attendance with music legends! Thank you for that music history!
I love her she is the icon she doesn't she is.
"Saving A Life HAS to be one of the best singles of the year!
Goosepimpletastic!!!!
She is as old as my mom and I am not young. Wow still so beautiful and talented. Always loved that song.
She use to be a beauty queen, our women so beautiful in every color.
It's amazing how no matter how old you get money always keeps you looking great
In the 1970’s my sisters wore out the 45 of this song. And I have to admit I didn’t mind at all
Freda looks totally amazing !! This lady still has it together and the back ups with her sister Sherrie are unbelievable ....perfect !! Makes Tina look old !! This is totally awesome !!
She is awesome. And her singing is outstanding. Love all the Motown Music. This is my favorite of all
Hi carol. You must be a very good music lover
@@ScottScott-uk9eu I love my Motown music. Who my age wouldn't. This music had peace and unity with all walks of life.. As they say, MUSIC CURES THE SOUL. By the way, I live in Music City.
@@carolcrowson4441 yes you are right about it’s music is life. and now are days it’s hard to see good old music. So tell me we’re you from Carol. I’m from Nederland
@@ScottScott-uk9eu Nashville TN
@@carolcrowson4441 nice city so how is the weather over there today I’m working in the sea the coast of of Mexico
And still the All Time perfect Lady.
You are a legend
Hi Sheila. You just took the word out of my mouth
What a beautiful duet,and a great song Saving A Life.
she looks great! Band of the Gold was a 60's hit. She's fought the good fight and won.
So impressed with the voice withstanding the test of time
You are a class act
Hi Sheila. You must be a very good music lover
Such a beautiful voice, like WOW!
Great voice....an.... ONE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ❤️
Still Hot after all this time.
Yes! She's still beautiful at her age. Looking as only as she can look.
Freda looks and sounds stunning, I was 6 when this came out and it instantly became one of my very favourite songs along with Tammy Lynns "Im gonna run away from you"
Between beautiful Freda and those amazing dancers, what a fantastic show.
What a face! Beautiful!!!
How can Freda & her Voice Look like & Sound like thlis!!!!!
I'm Totally Stunned!! Beautiful......
She still looks and sounds great
Love that song!!!! Go Freda! !!
She is utter magnificence.
Will never understand the need for dancers when she is all you need to see
GREAT...GO GIRL...LOVE IT!
Incredible beauty and talent.... 😍
Hi Paula. You must be a very good music lover
Scott432 Scott432 Yes I am.... I couldn't live without it. I grew up with a lot of soul music. But I also love classical depends on the mood. I adore jazz, Funk, Motown. I think when you really like music you love it all. I can even recall being in Istanbul for a month and falling in love with stuff I'd hear often. But Band of Gold I fell in love with that song at age 9, new it off by heart😍. Greetings from London UK
@@paulaslife3781 you really sand right about the feeling music is a word for soul. I have always love listening to good old songs because now are days you can’t fine them no more. How’s your day going over in the Uk and how’s your family and health? I’m Scott originally from Germany but I live most all my life in Netherland.
Perfection, just beautiful.
i just love it.. such memories !
She looks and sounds Fantastic
Wow, still sounding good, and still a very attractive lady, never heard enough from her Love you Freda xx
Glad to see Freda and Scherrie share a stage
Freda is always a pleasure:)
You are so brilliant
loved it on my car radio; could only imagine the impact of the effect of this video if mtv was back there!
Hi Debbie. You must be a very good music lover
wow! Fabulous vocals and those heels? Stupendous! x
Love this and her !!!!!
uk is ok with me wish i could have been at that concert , big time love from los angeles
I love that Lady !
her voice is better than ever FREDA PAYNE . WE ALL AGE DIFFERENTLY.
Saving a life is such a good song
Beauty, grace, and talent. Been crushing on her for 45 years.
I just love the ascending oooos during the verses. Really make this song great. That and that killer bass riff.
Great to see 👀 SCHERRIE ( Freda's sister) as a back up singer! SCHERRIE is a LOVELY& KIND BEAUTIFUL LADY! ❤ 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
Been to ten Cliff concerts, this was the best. As well as Freda the guests included her sister, Scherrie Payne (The Supremes), Luther Ingram, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr (5th Dimension), PERCY SLEDGE!!!!! LAMONT DOZIER!!!!! And others! Awesome!
Amazing! 2011? She sounds GREAT! Wow love this song!
In some ways, her voice is better here than it was in the 70s. I wasn't expecting that.
Classy lady, still sounds great!!!
Holy crap - she's 69 years old here?
It was a very good performance anyway but the fact that she can produce this at 69 years old makes it absolutely outstanding.
OMG!!!!!! 69 when this was recorded.....She is so amazing!!!!
I'M 69, wouldn't need viagra if she was my wife lol
Wow she's a legend
Super show! Thanks for this Video.
You are so gifted
black don't crack...I'd be more than happy to give Freda the best 2.5 mins of my life!
is it just me or did freda get better with age?.. Gorgeous
I love this !!!! DANG!!!!!!!
Move It girl!! She Sounds incredible! Love it!
keep on shinning with that band of gold beautiful
A true classic!
Off to see her at Warrington :-)
Oh my God she is sooo damn Beautiful..Like Damn! *Sips Lipton Iced Tea*
she looks great here!
Hi you must be a very good music lover
She looks good !!
Hi Kim. You must be a very good music lover
Fan or not, you can never accuse Cliff of resting on his laurels which are considerable. He doesnt need to improve on his iconic status which is assured, and at 70 he is doing what he does with the passion of an 18 year old- the age he started out. That is my definition of cool. As for the golden Freda: I am speechless! Peter Pan has found his match.
Very well said
Beautiful