Charlene had recorded “I’ve Never Been to Me” in 1976 for her debut album, the self-titled Charlene, a Prodigal release (P6 10015S1), and the ballad contained a controversial spoken section. … The following single, “Freddie” from the Songs of Love album, made it to No. 96 on the Hot 100 in May 1977 (and No. 40 on AC).