Promises (Take That song)

"Promises"
Single by Take That
from the album Take That & Party
B-side "Do What U Like"
Released November 1991
Format CD single, vinyl single
Genre Dance-pop, synthpop
Length 3:34
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) Gary Barlow, Graham Stack
Producer(s) Pete Hammond
Take That singles chronology
"Do What U Like"
(1991)		 "Promises"
(1991)		 "Once You've Tasted Love"
(1992)

"Do What U Like"
(1991)		 "Promises"
(1991)		 "Once You've Tasted Love"
(1992)
Music video
"Promises" on YouTube

"Promises" is a pop–dance song by boy band Take That. It was written by Gary Barlow and was the second release from Take That's debut album, Take That & Party.

Song information

Written by Gary Barlow and Graham Stack, it was released on 18 November 1991 as the second single from the band's debut album, Take That & Party (1992). It was a modest success, charting at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

Music video

The music video uses intercut clips of the band performing and rehearsing as well as showing the hysteria of Take That's fans. It also shows a half-naked band member, unknown at the time, jumping out of a swimming pool. This was later confirmed to be Robbie Williams during an interview.

Personnel

Track listings

Austrian CD single (PC45085)
  1. "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
  2. "Promises" (12" mix) – 6:50
  3. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
UK 7" vinyl (PB45085)
  1. "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
UK 7" vinyl (PB45085P)(Limited Edition w/poster sleeve)
  1. "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
UK cassette (PK45085)
  1. "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
UK 12" vinyl (PT45086)
  1. "Promises" (12" mix) – 6:50
  2. "Do What U Like" (12" mix) – 5:06

Official versions

  • Album version (3:34)
  • 7" radio mix (3:33)
  • 12" extended mix (6:50)
  • Live version (4:17)

Chart performance

Chart (1991) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart (Official Charts Company) 38

References

  1. ↑ "UK Chart Archive". everyHit.co.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2007
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