 Warwick's version of "A House Is Not a Home" fared better in Canada, where it was a top 40 hit, peaking at #37.The ballad made the R&B top 10 in Cashbox by both Warwick and Benton, with neither artist specified as best seller.Despite its modest initial success, the song went on to achieve greater renown through frequent recordings by other artists, including a hit version in 1981 by Luther Vandross.