I Understand (Just How You Feel)

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"I Understand (Just How You Feel)" is a popular song. It was written by Pat Best, [1] and was published in 1953. Hit versions were initially recorded by the Four Tunes and by June Valli.

The recording by the Four Tunes was released by Jubilee Records as catalog number 5132. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on May 19, 1954, and lasted 15 weeks on the chart, peaking at number eight. [2] The recording by June Valli was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5740. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on June 2, 1954, and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 13. [2]

Later versions

"I Understand (Just How You Feel)"
Single by The G-Clefs
B-side "Little Girl I Love You"
ReleasedSeptember 1961
Recorded1961
Genre Doo-wop
Length2:40
Label Terrace

Later versions were recorded by:

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References

  1. "The Four Tunes – Sugar Lump / I Understand Just How You Feel". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 332.
  4. "CHUM Hit Parade - November 6, 1961".
  5. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 322.
  6. "RPM Top 40 & 5 - February 15, 1965" (PDF).
  7. "Freddie & The Dreamers". officialcharts.com.
  8. Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 175. ISBN   0-214-20512-6.