Promises (Take That song)

"Promises"
Single by Take That
from the album Take That & Party
B-side	"Do What U Like"
Released	18 November 1991
Format	CD single, vinyl single
Genre	Pop, dance, synthpop
Length	3:34
Label	RCA
Writer(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)

"Promises" is an 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

• 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)

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

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics