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, starring Pauline Collins and John Alderton. The song was the first release on the Jet Records label established by Don Arden.[1] Released on October 18, 1974, it peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart.[2][3] The single release was a different version to that used for the TV theme. 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..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  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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