Treasure of Love (Clyde McPhatter song)
| "Treasure of Love" | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "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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