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]

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

• Bobby Vinton released a version which reached #23 on the adult contemporary chart and #109 on the U.S. pop chart in 1970.^[4]

• 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 their 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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