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 | | She went on to release albums for ABC Records such as: "Payne and Pleasure," and "Out of Payne Comes Love." In 1976, Freda switched record companies and moved to Capitol where she recorded "Supernatural High" and then in 1982, recorded the single "In Motion," on the New York Sutra label. |
 | | The '80's found Payne on Broadway and performing in the road companies of shows like "Sophisticated Ladies" and "Blues in the Night." She appeared in Showtime's concert special: "The Legendary Ladies of Rock-And-Roll" and went on to play the stages of Vegas, in nightclubs, resorts, casinos and the Rainbow Room in New York. |
 | | Payne stopped along the way in her career to touch her emotional side by marrying singer Gregory Abbott, who is known for his #1 hit, "Shake You Down." The couple sired one child, their son, Gregory Abbot Jr. |
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