"Precious and Few" is a song recorded by American group Climax which became a major North American hit in early 1972. The song was written by the band's guitarist, Walter D. Nims.

Background

Lead vocals on the demo were provided by Johnny McCurdy, also known as Johnny Mac.

Background voices on Climax's hit record were arranged by Tom Bähler and sung by Jeanne Sheffield, Debbie Clinger, Mitch Gordon and Tom Bähler.

The hit record was sung by Sonny Geraci.

Chart performance "Precious and Few" spent three weeks at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and hit number one on the Cash Box Top 100.Cash Box Top 100, Cash Box, February 26, 1972. p. 4. Retrieved November 16, 2016. It also reached number six on Canada's RPM 100."RPM 100", RPM, Volume 17, No. 4, March 11, 1972. Retrieved November 16, 2016.

Weekly charts Chart (1971–1972) PeakpositionAustralia Go-SetEd Nimmervoll, "Go-Set National Top 40", August 5, 1972. Retrieved November 22, 2016. 29Australia Kent Music Report 26Canadian RPM 100 6Canadian RPM MOR Playlist 13U.S. Billboard Hot 100Climax - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Accessed November 16, 2016. 3U.S. Billboard Easy ListeningClimax - Chart History - Adult Contemporary, Billboard.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016."Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening", Billboard, March 4, 1972. p. 46. Retrieved November 22, 2016. 6U.S. Cash Box Top 100 1U.S. Record World The Singles Chart"The Singles Chart", Record World, March 11, 1972. Retrieved April 15, 2018. 1U.S. Record World The M.O.R. Chart"The M.O.R. Chart", Record World, March 4, 1972. p. 21. Retrieved April 15, 2018. 3

Year-end charts Chart (1972) RankCanada28U.S. Billboard Hot 100"Top Pop 100 Singles", Billboard, December 30, 1972. p. TA-20. Retrieved November 22, 2016.30U.S. Billboard Easy Listening"Top Easy Listening Singles", Billboard, December 30, 1972. p. TA-22. Retrieved November 22, 2016.48U.S. Cash Box"Top 100 Singles of 72", Cash Box, December 30, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved November 16, 2016.31

Certifications

Cover versions The song has been covered by several artists: In 1972 by Andy Williams, the Lettermen, Ray Conniff and Terry Baxter In 1973 by Pilita Corrales In a Spanish version in 1995 by Barrio Boyzz titled "Entre tú y yo" In 1998 by the Company.

See also List of 1970s one-hit wonders in the United States List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1972

References

External links Lyrics of this song