Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)
1956 single by Clyde McPhatter
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"Treasure of Love" is a song written by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman and performed by Clyde McPhatter .[1] It was featured on the 1956 album Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters.[2] "Treasure of Love" reached No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 16 on the U.S. pop chart. [3] Overseas, the song went to No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
| "Treasure of Love" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Clyde McPhatter | ||||
| from the album Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters | ||||
| B-side | "When You're Sincere" | |||
| Released | April 1956 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 2:07 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | Joe Shapiro, Lou Stallman | |||
| Clyde McPhatter singles chronology | ||||
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Cover versions
- Dorothy Collins released a cover version of the song as a single in 1956, but it did not chart. It was arranged by Dick Jacobs.[5]
- Pat Boone released a version of the song on his 1957 EP "Pat" on Mike.[6]
- Tommy Steele released a version of the song on his 1957 album Tommy Steele Stage Show.[7]
- Johnny Burnette released a version of the song on his 1961 album Johnny Burnette Sings.[8]
- Ruth Brown released a version of the song on her 1962 album Along Came Ruth. It was arranged by Jerry Kennedy.[9]
- Jill Jackson released a version of the song as a single in 1965, but it did not chart. It was produced by Jimmy Bowen and arranged by Bill Justis.[10]
- B. J. Thomas released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[11]
- Ronnie Hawkins released a version of the song on his 1971 album The Hawk. It was produced by Tom Dowd.[12]
- John Holt released a version of the song on his 1972 album Pledging My Love.[13]
- Mel Carter released a version of the song as a single in 1973, but it did not chart. It was produced by Bob Marcucci.[14]
- Cliff Richard and the London Philharmonic Orchestra released a version of the song on their 1983 album Dressed for the Occasion. It was produced by Richard Anthony Hewson and Richard and arranged by Hewson.[15]
- The Persuasions released a version of the song on their 1984 album No Frills.[16]
- Dion released a version of the song on his 1986 album Velvet and Steel.[17][18]
