I Understand (Just How You Feel)
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"I Understand" is a popular
song. It was written by Pat Best and was published in 1953
.
Hit versions were recorded by The Four Tunes
and by June Valli
.
The recording by The Four Tunes
was released by Jubilee Records
as catalog number
5132. It first reached the Billboard
Best Seller chart on May 19, 1954, and lasted 15 weeks on the chart, peaking at number eight.
The recording by June Valli
was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5740. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on June 2, 1954, and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 13.
Later versions by The G-Clefs
(#9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961
) and Freddie and the Dreamers
(#36 on the Hot 100 in 1965
) also charted.
Popular music
Popular music belongs to any of a number of musical genres "having wide appeal" and is typically distributed to large audiences through the music industry. It stands in contrast to both art music and traditional music, which are typically disseminated academically or orally to smaller, local...
song. It was written by Pat Best and was published in 1953
1953 in music
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.
Hit versions were recorded by The Four Tunes
The Four Tunes
The Four Tunes were a leading black pop vocal quartet during the 1950s. The members at the peak of their fame were William "Pat" Best, Jimmy Gordon, Jimmie Nabbie, and Danny Owens.-Career:...
and by June Valli
June Valli
June Valli , the stage name of June Foglia, was an American singer and television personality.Born in the Bronx, Valli was one of the stars of the 1950s television shows Stop the Music and Your Hit Parade. She sang on the show during the show's 1952–1953 season...
.
The recording by The Four Tunes
The Four Tunes
The Four Tunes were a leading black pop vocal quartet during the 1950s. The members at the peak of their fame were William "Pat" Best, Jimmy Gordon, Jimmie Nabbie, and Danny Owens.-Career:...
was released by Jubilee Records
Jubilee Records
Jubilee Records was a record label specializing in rhythm and blues along with novelty records. It was founded in New York City in 1946 by Herb Abramson. Jerry Blaine became Abramson's partner. Blaine bought out Abramson's half of the company in 1947. The company name was Jay-Gee Recording...
as catalog number
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5132. It first reached the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Best Seller chart on May 19, 1954, and lasted 15 weeks on the chart, peaking at number eight.
The recording by June Valli
June Valli
June Valli , the stage name of June Foglia, was an American singer and television personality.Born in the Bronx, Valli was one of the stars of the 1950s television shows Stop the Music and Your Hit Parade. She sang on the show during the show's 1952–1953 season...
was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5740. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on June 2, 1954, and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 13.
Later versions by The G-Clefs
The G-Clefs
The G-Clefs were an American soul group from Roxbury, Massachusetts.The G-Clefs consisted of four brothers and a fifth member who was a childhood friend. They first began performing locally around 1952...
(#9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961
1961 in music
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) and Freddie and the Dreamers
Freddie and the Dreamers
Freddie and the Dreamers were an English band who had a number of hit records between May 1963 and November 1965. Their stage act was based around the comic antics of the 5-foot-3-inch-tall Freddie Garrity, who would bounce around the stage with arms and legs flying. The group remained active...
(#36 on the Hot 100 in 1965
1965 in music
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) also charted.