Promises (Take That song)
| "Promises" | ||||
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| Single by Take That | ||||
| from the album Take That & Party | ||||
| B-side | "Do What U Like" | |||
| Released | 18 November 1991 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Pete Hammond | |||
| Take That singles chronology | ||||
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| 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 his first single released after signing to RCA Records. 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. Robbie Williams said that person was him during an interview for the 2006 documentary Take That: For the Record. In August 2018 on an Instagram post,[2] Howard Donald revealed that it was he in that shot.
Personnel
- Gary Barlow – lead vocals
- Howard Donald – backing vocals
- Jason Orange – backing vocals
- Mark Owen – backing vocals
- Robbie Williams – backing vocals
Track listings
- Austrian CD single (PC45085)
- "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
- "Promises" (12" mix) – 6:50
- "Do What U Like" – 3:06
- UK 7" vinyl (PB45085)
- "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
- "Do What U Like" – 3:06
- UK 7" vinyl (PB45085P)(Limited Edition w/poster sleeve)
- "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
- "Do What U Like" – 3:06
- UK cassette (PK45085)
- "Promises" (7" radio mix) – 3:33
- "Do What U Like" – 3:06
- UK 12" vinyl (PT45086)
- "Promises" (12" mix) – 6:50
- "Do What U Like" (12" mix) – 5:06
Official versions
- 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
- ^ "UK Chart Archive". everyHit.co.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2007
- ^ "Howard Donald on Instagram: "This shot from the video promises was filmed in the regency hotel on queens gate in london. As I can see I loved to shave my chest!…"". Instagram. Retrieved 4 May 2019.