en Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)

"Treasure of Love"
"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
Songwriter(s)	Joe Shapiro, Lou Stallman
Clyde McPhatter singles chronology

"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

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

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

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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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