Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)

1956 single by Clyde McPhatter

"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)

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"Treasure of Love" is a song written by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman and performed by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters.[1] It was featured on their 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]

## Cover versions

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* 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]

## References

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1. ^ "Treasure of Love by Clyde McPhatter". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
2. ^ "Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters, Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters". Discogs. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
3. ^ "Clyde McPhatter, "Treasure of Love" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
4. ^ "Clyde McPhatter, "Treasure of Love" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 29, 2018.
5. ^ "Dorothy Collins, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Discogs. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
6. ^ "Pat Boone, "Pat" on Mike". Discogs. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
7. ^ "Tommy Steele, Tommy Steele Stage Show". Discogs. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
8. ^ "Johnny Burnette, Johnny Burnette Sings". Discogs. 1961. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
9. ^ "Ruth Brown, Along Came Ruth". Discogs. 1962. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
10. ^ "Jill Jackson, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Discogs. October 1965. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
11. ^ "B. J. Thomas, The Scepter Hits and More 1964-73". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
12. ^ "Ronnie Hawkins, The Hawk". Discogs. 1971. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
13. ^ "John Holt, Pledging My Love". Discogs. 1972. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
14. ^ "Mel Carter, "Treasure of Love" Single Release". Discogs. 1973. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
15. ^ "Cliff Richard and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Dressed for the Occasion". Discogs. 1983. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
16. ^ "The Persuasions, No Frills". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
17. ^ "Dion, Velvet and Steel". Discogs. 1986. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
18. ^ "Velvet & Steel Album". AllMusic. Retrieved July 25, 2022.

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The Drifters

* Clyde McPhatter
* Gerhart Thrasher
* Andrew Thrasher
* Bill Pinkney
* Willie Ferbee
* Walter Adams
* Ben E. King
* Doc Green
* Beary Hobbs
* Rudy Lewis
* Charlie Thomas
* Tommy Evans
* Eugene Pearson
* Johnny Terry
* Johnny Moore
* Bobby Hendricks
* Rudy Ivan
* Jimmy Lewis
* Ray Lewis
* Louis Price
* Maurice Cannon
* Prentiss McNeil

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* The Drifters' Golden Hits

Songs|

* "Adorable"
* "At the Club"
* "Dance with Me"
* "Drip Drop"
* "Honey Love"
* "I Count the Tears"
* "I Don't Want to Go On Without You"
* "I Gotta Get Myself a Woman"
* "(If You Cry) True Love, True Love"
* "Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies"
* "Like Sister and Brother"
* "Lonely Winds"
* "Lucille"
* "Money Honey"
* "On Broadway"
* "Please Stay"
* "Saturday Night at the Movies"
* "Save the Last Dance for Me"
* "Some Kind of Wonderful"
* "Steamboat"
* "Sweets for My Sweet"
* "There Goes My Baby"
* "This Magic Moment"
* "Treasure of Love"
* "Under the Boardwalk"
* "Up on the Roof"
* "Vaya con Dios"
* "What'cha Gonna Do"
* "When My Little Girl Is Smiling"

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