No, Honestly (song)

"No, Honestly" is a song written, performed and produced by Lynsey de Paul, that was the theme for the London Weekend Television comedy series, No, Honestly, although the single release was a slightly different version from that used for the TV theme.

The song was the first released on October 18th 1974 on the Jet Records label established by Don Arden.[1] and peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart.[2][3] In 1975, de Paul received an Ivor Novello Award for Best Theme From a Radio or TV Production.[4] An instrumental version of the song was used as the theme for the second series, Yes, Honestly.[5]

It was covered by the Brazilian singer Jeannie, on the various artists album, Discoteca Hippopotamus, in 1975.[6][7] A Danish version of "No Honestly" was released as a single by Vivian in 1976.[8][9]

References
  1. Wall, Mick (2013). Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe. London: Orion Publishing Group Ltd. ISBN 9781409118435.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 145. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. Billboard, 5 October 1974, p. 67
  4. "Ivor Novello Awards". Bucks Music Group. 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  5. "TV Music". Lynseydepaul.com. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  6. "Original versions of No Honestly by Jeannie". SecondHandSongs.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  7. "Various - Discoteca Hippopotamus (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs.com. 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  8. "Vivian* - Kun Du Og Jeg (No Honestly) (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  9. "Jeg har ventet på dig / Kun du og jeg by Vivian Larsen (Single): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. 2013-07-15. Retrieved 2016-12-21.


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