Why Don't They Understand

1957 single by George Hamilton IV
"Why Don't They Understand"
Single by George Hamilton IV
B-side"Even Tho'"
ReleasedOctober 1957 (1957-10)
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:30
LabelABC-Paramount
Songwriter(s)Jack Fishman, Joe 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

  • 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

  • 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]
  • 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

  1. ^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - February 24, 1958".
  3. ^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Discogs. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bobby Vinton, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  5. ^ "Glen Mason, "Crying My Heart Out for You" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra, "The Story of My Life" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  7. ^ "Lem Winchester, With Feeling". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "The Anita Kerr Singers, Tender Words". Discogs. 1963. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  9. ^ "Wink Martindale, "Big Buildin" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "Dave Berry, Can I Get It from You". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "Petula Clark, The World's Greatest International Hits!". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  12. ^ "Cliff Richard, Why Don't They Understand". Discogs. February 1965. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "Patty Duke, Patty Duke's Greatest Hits". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  14. ^ "Don Spencer, "Why Don't They Understand" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  15. ^ "Frankie Avalon, "For Your Love" Single Release". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  16. ^ "The Williams Brothers, Andy & David". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
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