Francine Golde, better known as Franne Golde or Frannie Golde, is an American songwriter, musician, singer, and writer. Early in her career, she formed her first band, Frannie, Zoey, with J.D., which received local acclaim while she recorded for Atlantic and later Epic/Portrait. Her breakthrough came when Diana Ross recorded "Gettin' Ready for Love," co-written by Golde and Tom Snow, which became a top-10 international hit on the album Baby It's Me. Golde wrote numerous songs, including "Don't Look Any Further" with Dennis Lambert and Duane Hitchings, and "Nightshift" by the Commodores. Her songs have appeared on over 100 million records sold worldwide, earning her BMI awards and Grammy recognition. In November 2022, Bruce Springsteen covered "Nightshift" on his album Only the Strong Survive, and Golde was nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
