Why Don't They Understand

"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]

"Why Don't They Understand"
Single by George Hamilton IV
B-side"Even Tho'"
ReleasedOctober 1957 (1957-10)
GenreTraditional pop
Length2:30
LabelABC-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)

The single was arranged by Don Costa.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "George Hamilton IV, "Why Don't They Understand" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - February 24, 1958".
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  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.