"Treasure of Love" is a song written by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman and performed by Clyde McPhatter . It was featured on the 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.
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