I Just Don't Understand
| "I Just Don't Understand" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ann-Margret | ||||
| from the album On the Way Up | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Marijohn Wilkin, Kent Westberry | |||
| Ann-Margret singles chronology | ||||
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| "I Just Don't Understand" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Beatles | |
| from the album Live at the BBC | |
| Released | 30 November 1994 |
| Recorded | 16 July 1963 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 2:47 |
| Label | Apple |
| Songwriter(s) | Marijohn Wilkin, Kent Westberry |
| Producer(s) | Terry Henebery |
"I Just Don't Understand" is a song written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kent Westberry,[1] released by Swedish-born singer and American citizen Ann-Margret. It charted at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.[2] It was one of the first records to feature a fuzz-tone guitar.[3] It was later recorded by The Beatles on 16 July 1963 at the BBC Paris Studio, London for the Pop Go The Beatles radio show and appeared on their 1994 compilation album Live at the BBC, with lead vocals by John Lennon.[4]
In 1965, Australian pop star Normie Rowe presented a rockier version. This appeared on the B-side of his Australian top 10 hit, "I (Who Have Nothing)".[5]
The song was also covered by Willie Nelson, Les Paul and Freddie and the Dreamers.[6]
American indie rock band Spoon included a cover of the song on their 2014 album They Want My Soul.[7]
The Beatles personnel
- John Lennon – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals, bass
- George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums[4]
References
- ^ "I just don't understand (music) / words & music by Marijohn Wilkin & Kent Westberry". Trove. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Hot 100 Chart. September 11, 1961". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Rae, Kit (July 2014). "A Fuzz and Muff pedal Timeline". Kitrae. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "I Just Don't Understand | The Beatles Bible". beatlesbible.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ Kimball, Duncan (2002). "Record Labels – Sunshine Records". Milesago: Australasian Music and Popular Culture 1964–1975. Ice Productions. Archived from the original on 7 March 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ I Just Don't Understand | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 4 December 2020
- ^ They Want My Soul - Spoon | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 4 December 2020
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