“Try To Understand”
by The Seeds
1966 song
One of The Seeds’ standout songs, "Try To Understand" has an interesting release history and is a major part of the band’s illustrious story. Musically it’s like a slightly slower version of "Pushin' Too Hard", but has a softer feel thanks to the domination of Daryl Hooper’s beautiful organ.
The rousing "Try To Understand" was recorded in January 1966 at the same session as the track "The Other Place". Both songs (A-side and B-side respectively) were released on a single in February (GNP 370). The single was either withdrawn, barely released, or a flop, because copies today are extremely hard to find. The B-side with its infamous sleazy sax solo in fact was a lost Seeds classic until the 1977 odds ‘n’ sods LP Fallin' Off The Edge was released.
In June 1966, "Try To Understand" was among the crude and classic garage rock stompers comprising The Seeds, the debut album. Then in July came the single "Pushin' Too Hard", which had "Try To Understand" as its B-side. Finally with this release The Seeds hit worldwide recognition – as much as they ever would, anyway.
In this guise, "Try To Understand" was released in several countries on various singles and various labels, usually through deals that GNP Crescendo made with local companies. As such, "Try To Understand" is a top Seeds classic, frequently chosen for Seeds compilations and often covered by loving fan/artists.
