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Wikipedia article"'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. BackgroundLead vocals were provided by Johnny McCurdy, also known as Johnny Black 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.[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Cash-Box/70s/1972/Cash-Box-1972-02-26.pdf 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."[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.7602.pdf RPM 100]", 'RPM', Volume 17, No. 4, March 11, 1972. Retrieved November 16, 2016. Weekly chartsYear-end chartsCover versionsThe 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 t 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 | |
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