Why Don't They Understand

"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, 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]}

The single was arranged by Don Costa. ^[3]

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]

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.