Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)

"Treasure of Love" is a song written by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman and performed by Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters. It was featured on their 1956 album Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters.[1] "Treasure of Love" reached #1 on the U.S. R&B chart, #16 on the U.S. pop chart. [2] Overseas, the song went to #27 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]

"Treasure of Love"
Single by Clyde McPhatter
from the album Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
B-side	"When You're Sincere"
Released	April 1956 (1956-04)
Genre	R&B
Length	2:07
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Joe Shapiro, Lou Stallman
Clyde McPhatter singles chronology
"Seven Days" (1955) "Treasure of Love" (1956) "I'm Lonely Tonight" (1956)

Other versions

• Dorothy Collins released a version of the song as a single in 1956, but it did not chart. It was arranged by Dick Jacobs.[4]
• Pat Boone released a version of the song on his 1957 EP "Pat" on Mike.[5]
• Tommy Steele released a version of the song on his 1957 album Tommy Steele Stage Show.[6]
• Johnny Burnette released a version of the song on his 1961 album Johnny Burnette Sings.[7]
• Ruth Brown released a version of the song on her 1962 album Along Came Ruth. It was arranged by Jerry Kennedy.[8]
• 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.[9]
• B. J. Thomas released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[10]
• Ronnie Hawkins released a version of the song on his 1971 album The Hawk. It was produced by Tom Dowd.[11]
• John Holt released a version of the song on his 1972 album Pledging My Love.[12]
• Mel Carter released a version of the song as a single in 1973, but it did not chart. It was produced by Bob Marcucci.[13]
• 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.[14]
• The Persuasions released a version of the song on their 1984 album No Frills.[15]
• Dion released a version of the song on his 1986 album Velvet and Steel.[16]

References

1. "Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
2. "Clyde McPhatter, "Treasure of Love" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
3. "Clyde McPhatter, "Treasure of Love" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
4. "Dorothy Collins, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
5. "Pat Boone, "Pat" on Mike". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
6. "Tommy Steele, Tommy Steele Stage Show". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
7. "Johnny Burnette, Johnny Burnette Sings". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
8. "Ruth Brown, Along Came Ruth". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
9. "Jill Jackson, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
10. "B. J. Thomas, The Scepter Hits and More 1964-73". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
11. "Ronnie Hawkins, The Hawk". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
12. "John Holt, Pledging My Love". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
13. "Mel Carter, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
14. "Cliff Richard and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dressed for the Occasion". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
15. "The Persuasions, No Frills". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
16. "Dion, Velvet and Steel". Retrieved August 29, 2018.