"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]
- 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
- ^ "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.
