"Precious and Few" is a song by American group Climax which became a major North American hit in early 1972. 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. "Precious and Few" had originally been released on Carousel Records earlier in 1971.

The song featured female chorus, a piano, a string and a horn section in this memorable ballad. The opening is very similar to the song "Cherish" by the Association.

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