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 #7 on the U.K. singles chart.[2] The single release was a different version to that used for the TV theme. In 1975, Lynsey received an Ivor Novello Award for Best Theme From a Radio or TV Production.[3] An instrumental version of the song was used for the second series "Yes Honestly".[4] It was covered by Brazilian singer Jeannie in 1975.

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. ↑ http://www.bucksmusicgroup.com/about/ivor-novello-awards/
  4. ↑ http://www.lynseydepaul.com/tvmusic.html
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