Why Don't They Understand
# 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.
