Why Don't They Understand
"Why Don't They Understand" is a song written by Jack Fishman and Joe Henderson and performed by George Hamilton IV. It reached #10 on the U.S. pop chart and #22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1958.[1]
| "Why Don't They Understand" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by George Hamilton IV | ||||
| B-side | "Even Tho'" | |||
| Released | October 1957 | |||
| Genre | Traditional pop | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | ABC-Paramount | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Fishman, Joe Henderson | |||
| George Hamilton IV singles chronology | ||||
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Other charting versions
- Bobby Vinton released a version which reached #23 on the adult contemporary chart and #109 on the U.S. pop chart in 1970.[3]
Other versions
- Glen Mason released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single "Crying My Heart Out for You".[4]
- Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1958 single "The Story of My Life".[5]
- Lem Winchester released a version of the song on his 1960 album With Feeling.[6]
- The Anita Kerr Singers released a version of the song on their 1963 album Tender Words. It was produced by Chet Atkins.[7]
- Wink Martindale released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Big Buildin'".[8]
- Dave Berry released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Can I Get It from You.[9]
- Petula Clark released a version of the song on her 1965 album The World's Greatest International Hits! It was produced by Tony Hatch.[10]
- Cliff Richard released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Why Don't They Understand.[11]
- Patty Duke released a version of the song on her 1966 album Patty Duke's Greatest Hits.[12]
- Don Spencer released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[13]
- Frankie Avalon released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1969 single "For Your Love". It was produced by Jimmy Bowen.[14]
- The Williams Brothers released a version of the song on their 2002 compilation album Andy & David.[15]
References
- "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Bobby Vinton, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Glen Mason, "Crying My Heart Out for You" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra, "The Story of My Life" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Lem Winchester, With Feeling". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "The Anita Kerr Singers, Tender Words". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Wink Martindale, "Big Buildin" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Dave Berry, Can I Get It from You". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Petula Clark, The World's Greatest International Hits!". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Cliff Richard, Why Don't They Understand". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Patty Duke, Patty Duke's Greatest Hits". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Don Spencer, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "Frankie Avalon, "For Your Love" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- "The Williams Brothers, Andy & David". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
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