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No, Honestly (song)

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"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. Released on October 18, 1974, it peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. 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. An instrumental version of the song was used for the second series, Yes, Honestly.

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

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