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Why Don't They Understand
1957 single by George Hamilton IV From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Why Don't They Understand" is a song written by Jack Fishman and Joe Henderson, which became a hit when recorded by George Hamilton IV. It reached number 10 on the U.S. pop chart, number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 18 in Canada in 1958.[1][2]
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Other charting versions
- Bobby Vinton released a version which reached number 23 on the adult contemporary chart and number 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 his 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]
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References
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