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.

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.