"Treasure of Love" is a song written by Joe Shapiro and Lou Stallman and performed by

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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 ''

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''. * Johnny Burnette released a version of the song on his 1961 album ''Johnny Burnette Sings''. *

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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

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. * Cliff Richard and the

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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''.

References

1956 songs 1956 singles 1965 singles 1966 singles 1973 singles Clyde McPhatter songs The Drifters songs Pat Boone songs Johnny Burnette songs Ruth Brown songs Mel Carter songs Dion DiMucci songs B. J. Thomas songs Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen Song recordings produced by Tom Dowd Atlantic Records singles Coral Records singles Reprise Records singles Songs written by Lou Stallman {{1950s-single-stub