No One (Connie Francis song)


"No One" is a song originally recorded by Connie Francis in 1960. It was released as the B-side of her bigger hit, "Where the Boys Are," but charted separately. The song reached #34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 during the winter of 1961.

Ray Charles cover

The most successful version of "No One" was recorded by Ray Charles in 1963. His version peaked at #21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and became a Top 10 R&B and AC hit. It also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching #35.

Brenda Lee cover

In 1965, Brenda Lee covered "No One," with chorus and orchestra directed by Owen Bradley. It was released as an A-side, however, it was backed with "Too Many Rivers," which became the bigger hit. Her rendition reached only #98 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Nevertheless, it also reached #25 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart, and was the only version of the song to chart in Canada, where it became a Top 40 hit.

Chart history

;Connie Francis
Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 10034
U.S. Cash Box Top 10063

;Ray Charles
Chart Peak
position
UK35
U.S. Billboard Hot 10021
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary6
U.S. Billboard R&B9
U.S. Cash Box Top 10022

;Brenda Lee
Chart Peak
position
Canada RPM Top Singles36
U.S. Billboard Hot 10098
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary25
U.S. Cash Box Top 10095