title: If You Don't Want My Love
text: # If You Don't Want My Love
  
  "If You Don't Want My Love" is a song by Robert John (aka Ben Rochinski) from 1968. It became a hit in the U.S. (Billboard #49, Cash Box #34) and the UK (#42). It did best in Canada, where it reached #21.
  
  The song was written and performed with Michael Gately, as was the B-side of the single, "Don't".
  
  "If You Don't Want My Love" was the first charting hit of John's adult career. At age 12 he had previously had a minor hit in 1958 with "White Bucks and Saddle Shoes" under his given name, Bobby Pedrick Jr.
  
  ## Chart history
  
  | Chart (1968) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada RPM Top Singles | 21 |
  | UK (OCC) | 42 |
  | US Billboard Hot 100 | 49 |
  | US Cash Box Top 100 | 34 |
  | US Record World | 65 |
  