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Why Don't They Understand
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
The single was arranged by Don Costa.
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.
Other versions
*Glen Mason released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single "Crying My Heart Out for You".
*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".
*Lem Winchester released a version of the song on his 1960 album 'With Feeling'.
*The Anita Kerr Singers released a version of the song on their 1963 album 'Tender Words'. It was produced by Chet Atkins.
*Wink Martindale released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1964 single "Big Buildin'".
*Dave Berry released a version of the song on his 1965 EP 'Can I Get It from You'.
*Petula Clark released a version of the song on her 1965 album 'The World's Greatest International Hits!' It was produced by Tony Hatch.
*Cliff Richard released a version of the song on his 1965 EP 'Why Don't They Understand'.
*Patty Duke released a version of the song on her 1966 album 'Patty Duke's Greatest Hits'.
*Don Spencer released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.
*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.
*The Williams Brothers released a version of the song on their 2002 compilation album 'Andy & David'.
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Category:1957 songs
Category:1957 singles
Category:1966 singles
Category:1970 singles
Category:George Hamilton IV songs
Category:Bobby Vinton songs
Category:Wink Martindale songs
Category:Dave Berry (musician) songs
Category:Petula Clark songs
Category:Cliff Richard songs
Category:Frankie Avalon songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Chet Atkins
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Hatch
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
Category:ABC Records singles
Category:Epic Records singles
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