Precious and Few

"Precious and Few" is a song recorded by American group Climax which became a major North American hit in early 1972.  Written by the band's guitarist, Walter D. Nims, it spent three weeks at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and hit number one on the Cash Box Top 100. It also reached number six on Canada's RPM 100.

Lead vocals were provided by Sonny Geraci, who also sang lead on "Time Won't Let Me" by his previous band, The Outsiders. Nims had also been a member of The Outsiders.

"Precious and Few" had originally been released on Carousel Records in 1971. The song featured The Ron Hicklin Singers as backing vocalists, a piano, drums, strings and a horn section.

Cover versions
Filipino music group The Company covered the song, released in 1999.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links
 Lyrics of this song
  

Category:1971 songs
Category:1971 debut singles
Category:Climax (band) songs