Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)

"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)

"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]

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]}

References

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.