No, Honestly (song)

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

"No, Honestly"
Single by Lynsey de Paul
B-side"Central Park Arrest"
ReleasedOctober 18, 1974 (1974-10-18)
GenrePop
Length3:31
LabelJet Records
Songwriter(s)Lynsey de Paul
Producer(s)Lynsey de Paul
Lynsey de Paul singles chronology
"Ooh I Do"
(1974)		 "No, Honestly"
(1974)		 "My Man and Me"
(1975)

History

The song was the first released on 18 October 1974 on the Jet Records label established by Don Arden.[1] It peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart,[2][3] and No. 4 on the Northern Ireland chart at the beginning of December that year.[4] It also climbed to the No. 3 spot on Capitol Radio's Capital Countdown on 23rd November 1974, as compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB).[5]

The B-side of the single was de Paul's version of "Central Park Arrest";[6] a hit earlier in the year that she had originally written for the female group, Thunderthighs.[7] In 1975, de Paul received an Ivor Novello Award for Best Theme from a Radio or TV Production.[8] An instrumental version of the song was used as the theme for the second series, Yes, Honestly.[9]

The song still gets airplay on various radio stations around the world,[10][11] and it was played on Weatherfield Hospital Radio by DJ Geoff on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street on 20 July 2020.[12]

Other recordings

It was covered by the Brazilian singer Jeannie, on the various artists album, Discoteca Hippopotamus, in 1975.[13][14] A Danish version of "No Honestly" was released as a single by Vivian in 1976.[15][16] The Bruce Baxter Orchestra, The Ray Hartley Orchestra and The Starshine Orchestra have performed versions for albums of famous TV theme songs.[17][18][19]

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. 5 December 1974, New Spotlight magazine, John Coughlan, publisher
  5. "Capital Countdown". Ukmix.org. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. "Lynsey de Paul – No Honestly (1974, Green Injection Labels, Vinyl)". Discogs. 18 October 1974. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  7. "Central Park Arrest | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  8. "Ivor Novello Awards". Bucks Music Group. 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  9. "TV Music". Lynseydepaul.com. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  10. "LYNSEY DE PAUL - NO HONESTLY - Listen on Online Radio Box". Onlineradiobox.com. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  11. "Lynsey De Paul Airplay Stats". Radio.tools. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  12. "Coronation Street Full Episode - Monday, 20th July 2020 [Part 2]". Retrieved 21 October 2023 – via YouTube.
  13. "Original Versions of No Honestly by Jeannie". SecondHandSongs.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  14. "Various - Discoteca Hippopotamus (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs. 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  15. "Vivian* - Kun Du Og Jeg (No Honestly) (Vinyl)". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  16. "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.
  17. "Bruce Baxter Orchestra – 50 Popular TV Themes (1977, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1977. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  18. "The Ray Hartley Orchestra & Singers – 50 Classic TV Themes (1997, CD)". Discogs. 1997. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  19. "The Starshine Orchestra & Singers – 101 Great T.V. Themes (2013, CD)". Discogs. August 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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