Promises (Take That song)

"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.

"Promises"
Single by Take That
from the album Take That & Party
B-side"Do What U Like"
Released18 November 1991
Genre
Length3:34
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Pete Hammond
Take That singles chronology
"Do What U Like"
(1991)		 "Promises"
(1991)		 "Once You've Tasted Love"
(1992)
Music video
"Promises" on YouTube

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

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
  • 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
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References
  1. "UK Chart Archive". everyHit.co.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2007
  2. "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.
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