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. "Treasure of Love" reached No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 16 on the U.S. pop chart. Overseas, the song went to No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart.

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.
 * Pat Boone released a version of the song on his 1957 EP "Pat" on Mike.
 * Tommy Steele released a version of the song on his 1957 album Tommy Steele Stage Show.
 * Johnny Burnette released a version of the song on his 1961 album Johnny Burnette Sings.
 * Ruth Brown released a version of the song on her 1962 album Along Came Ruth. It was arranged by Jerry Kennedy.
 * 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.
 * B. J. Thomas released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.
 * Ronnie Hawkins released a version of the song on his 1971 album The Hawk. It was produced by Tom Dowd.
 * John Holt released a version of the song on his 1972 album Pledging My Love.
 * Mel Carter released a version of the song as a single in 1973, but it did not chart. It was produced by Bob Marcucci.
 * 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.
 * The Persuasions released a version of the song on their 1984 album No Frills.
 * Dion released a version of the song on his 1986 album Velvet and Steel.