Why Don't They Understand
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1957 single by George Hamilton IV
| "Why Don't They Understand" | |
|---|---|
| Single by George Hamilton IV | |
| B-side | "Even Tho'" |
| Released | October 1957 (1957-10) |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Length | 2:30 |
| Label | ABC-Paramount |
| Songwriter(s) | Jack Fishman, Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson |
| George Hamilton IV singles chronology | |
|
"High School Romance" (1957) "Why Don't They Understand" (1957) "Now and for Always" (1958) | |
"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, #22 on the UK Singles Chart, and #18 in Canada in 1958.[1] [2]
The single was arranged by Don Costa.[3]
Other charting versions
[edit ]- Bobby Vinton released a version which reached #23 on the adult contemporary chart and #109 on the U.S. pop chart in 1970.[4]
Other versions
[edit ]- Glen Mason released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single "Crying My Heart Out for You".[5]
- 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".[6]
- Lem Winchester released a version of the song on his 1960 album With Feeling.[7]
- The Anita Kerr Singers released a version of the song on their 1963 album Tender Words. It was produced by Chet Atkins.[8]
- Bobby Goldsboro included it on his 1964 album The Bobby Goldsboro Album
- Wink Martindale released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Big Buildin'".[9]
- Dave Berry released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Can I Get It from You.[10]
- Petula Clark released a version of the song on her 1965 album The World's Greatest International Hits! It was produced by Tony Hatch.[11]
- Cliff Richard released a version of the song on his 1965 EP Why Don't They Understand.[12]
- Patty Duke released a version of the song on her 1966 album Patty Duke's Greatest Hits.[13]
- Don Spencer released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.[14]
- 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.[15]
- The Williams Brothers released a version of the song on their 2002 compilation album Andy & David.[16]
References
[edit ]- ^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions" . Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - February 24, 1958".
- ^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Discogs . 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". AllMusic . Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "The Anita Kerr Singers, Tender Words". Discogs . 1963. 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!". Discogs . 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "Cliff Richard, Why Don't They Understand". Discogs . February 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "Patty Duke, Patty Duke's Greatest Hits". Discogs . 1966. 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". AllMusic . Retrieved September 7, 2018.
Categories:
- 1957 songs
- 1957 singles
- 1966 singles
- 1970 singles
- George Hamilton IV songs
- Bobby Vinton songs
- Wink Martindale songs
- Dave Berry (musician) songs
- Petula Clark songs
- Cliff Richard songs
- Frankie Avalon songs
- Song recordings produced by Chet Atkins
- Song recordings produced by Tony Hatch
- Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
- ABC Records singles
- Epic Records singles
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