Freda Payne is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her hit single Band of Gold, which topped the UK charts. Payne has released several albums including Contact, Payne and Pleasure, and Reaching Out. Her other popular songs include I Get High, Bring the Boys Home, and Deeper and Deeper. Payne also appears in films such as Ragdoll, Cordially Invited, and Kinky.