I Just Don't Understand

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About I Just Don't Understand

"I Just Don't Understand" is a song written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kent Westberry, released by Swedish-born singer and American citizen Ann-Margret. It charted at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. It was one of the first records to feature a fuzz-tone guitar. 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. 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)". American indie rock band Spoon included a cover of the song on their 2014 album They Want My Soul. 


Year:
1994
89 
#4

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(Wilkin/Westberry)

Well you call me your baby
When you hold in my hand
But the way that you hurt me
I just don't understand

Well you say that you need me
Like an ocean needs sand
But the way you deceive me
I just don't understand

Well you know that I love you
More than anyone can
But a one-sided love
I just don't understand

Well you know that I love you
More than anyone can
But a one-sided love
I just don't understand

Well you call me your baby
When you hold in my hand
Oh how you can hurt me
I just don't understand.

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: Marijohn Wilkin, Kent Westberry

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10 facts about this song

Ann-Margret
1. Original Version: "I Just Don't Understand" was originally performed by Swedish-American actress and singer Ann-Margret Olsson, known mononymously as Ann-Margret, in 1961.
Chart Success
Ann-Margret's personal and emotive rendition of "I Just Don't Understand" became a hit single in the United States, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Movie Connection
Ann-Margret, known for her roles in popular films such as "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Viva Las Vegas," often incorporated her successful singing career into her film roles, though "I Just Don't Understand" was not part of any movie soundtrack.
The Beatles
4. Live Performances: The Beatles included "I Just Don't Understand" in their live performances during their early years, playing this song at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
Broadcasts
Their rendition of the song was broadcasted on BBC Radio on their show "Pop Go The Beatles" in 1963 but they never commercially recorded it.
On Print
The Beatles' version of "I Just Don't Understand" later appeared on their compilation album "Live at the BBC," released in 1994.
Spoon
7. Cover Version: The American indie rock band Spoon covered "I Just Don't Understand" on their eighth studio album, "They Want My Soul," released in 2014.
Mixed Reviews
Spoon's rendition divided critics, with some praising the band's unique take, while others felt it deviated too much from the original song's emotional impact.
Common Facts
9. Different Interpretations: Both The Beatles and Spoon's versions are reinterpretings of Ann-Margret's initial performance, showcasing the song's versatility and enduring appeal.
Genre Variety
"I Just Don't Understand" has been performed by artists from diverse musical realms, including pop, rock 'n' roll, and indie rock, demonstrating its broad appeal and adaptability.

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