@Eamonn20a Well clever and original. To be honest most Pop songs written today sound the same to me. We need some songwriters who understand melody. Very few modern composers do.
God I remember Thunderthighs version too - wow - this is wonderful - i played this a milion times. It has a tension and urgency about it - and those strings and piano - fabulous and Lynsey's vocal too. Fantastic - one of the best pop songs ever made. Thanks for this. x
You'll probably find the Thunderthighs' version on a 70s collection. I've got a triple CD collection of 70s hits and it's on that, but I've also got the original singles of both versions of the song!
In 1974, I bought the Lynsey de Paul single "No Honestly" after enjoying the television comedy of the same name. Like you, I played the B side, which is much better. I feel that Lynsey de Paul's music career may have been restricted due to a poor choice of singles.
She certainly wrote some very idiosyncratic songs (All very enjoyable)
ewaf88 3 months ago
@ewaf88 Is that another word for stupid songs.LOL
Eamonn20a 2 months ago
@Eamonn20a Well clever and original. To be honest most Pop songs written today sound the same to me. We need some songwriters who understand melody. Very few modern composers do.
ewaf88 2 months ago
my fave song from LdP What a great talent she was
SuperCarambaboy 4 months ago
God I remember Thunderthighs version too - wow - this is wonderful - i played this a milion times. It has a tension and urgency about it - and those strings and piano - fabulous and Lynsey's vocal too. Fantastic - one of the best pop songs ever made. Thanks for this. x
SooperDooperDave 5 months ago
She is releasing songs on her own online music store as mp3s and this is one of them - see her website
roscoebank 11 months ago
Lynsey is AWESOME!
heavenlybabe1fan 2 years ago
Thunderthighs version is also on youtube!
roscoebank 2 years ago
love it ! :)
stupidcunts 2 years ago
Is this the vinyl version that has been downloaded as I can hear crackling and scratches that remind me of the old days of turntables?
Glenn1967ful 2 years ago 4
@Glenn1967ful
I still play my 12" vinyls on my turntable. Forked out for good one last year ~ £450.
Wouldn't part with my vinyls for anythin.
bootsamou 8 months ago
@bootsamou
I did see one in a specialist electrical store for about £ 500 last week.
Glenn1967ful 8 months ago
It's a fun song and shows Lynsey's versatility as a songwriter, regardless which of the two versions you prefer.
roscoebank 3 years ago 2
brill!!!!!
sherlockcurlee 3 years ago 17
thunderthighs (mott the hooples backing ladies)
released this as a single, a meatier version would be nice to find that again
FAIRGOLD 3 years ago 4
You'll probably find the Thunderthighs' version on a 70s collection. I've got a triple CD collection of 70s hits and it's on that, but I've also got the original singles of both versions of the song!
cbak12sg 3 years ago
great single used to have-b side sally wants a red dress was good fun
FAIRGOLD 3 years ago 2
Thunderthighs' version is on the Forever 70s triple CD set.
cbak12sg 3 years ago
I have it on a cassette recorded from Capital radio in 1974. I'll get it converted to MP3 if possible and upload it.
ewaf88 3 years ago 5
Brilliant. I've been searching for this for ages; couldn't find it on any "Best Of" CDs. Thank you for posting.
ukmusician 3 years ago 10
super duper song :)
oliverthelovemachine 3 years ago 11
fantastic song. :)
ENGLANDER000 3 years ago 13
great song.
stupidcunts 3 years ago 6
In 1974, I bought the Lynsey de Paul single "No Honestly" after enjoying the television comedy of the same name. Like you, I played the B side, which is much better. I feel that Lynsey de Paul's music career may have been restricted due to a poor choice of singles.
GrahamLondonUK 3 years ago 8
Good one - thanks for posting this rare Lynsey track.
roscoebank 3 years ago 8