"Band of Gold" is a traditional pop song, with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel.
The biggest hit version was recorded by Don Cherry in 1955.
This version reached number 5 on the pop chart in the United States.
[2] 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 Petula Clark.
Singer Mel Carter recorded the song in two different versions, once in 1965 and again in 1966.