Promises (Take That song)

"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)

"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

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

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

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Take That

Gary Barlow Howard Donald Mark Owen Jason Orange Robbie Williams

Studio albums	Take That & Party (1992) Everything Changes (1993) Nobody Else (1995) Beautiful World (2006) The Circus (2008) Progress (2010) III (2014) Wonderland (2017)

Other albums	The Greatest Day – Take That Present: The Circus Live (2009) Progressed (2011) Progress Live (2011)

Compilation albums	Take That: Greatest Hits (1996) The Best of Take That (2001) Forever... Greatest Hits (2002) Never Forget – The Ultimate Collection (2005) The Platinum Collection (2006)

Singles	"Do What U Like" "Promises" "Once You've Tasted Love" "It Only Takes a Minute" "I Found Heaven" "A Million Love Songs" "Could It Be Magic" "Why Can't I Wake Up with You" "Pray" "Relight My Fire" "Babe" "Everything Changes" "Love Ain't Here Anymore" "Sure" "Back for Good" "Never Forget" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Patience" "Shine" "I'd Wait for Life" "Reach Out" "Rule the World" "Greatest Day" "Up All Night" "The Garden" "Said It All" "Hold Up a Light" "The Flood" "Kidz" "Happy Now" "Love Love" "When We Were Young" "These Days" "Let in the Sun" "Higher Than Higher" "Hey Boy" "Cry"

Tours	Party Tour Everything Changes Tour Pops Tour Nobody Else Tour The Ultimate Tour Beautiful World Tour 2007 Take That Present: The Circus Live Progress Live Take That Live 2015

Television	Take That: For the Record Take That's Countdown to Midnight

Related articles	Discography Songs Nigel Martin-Smith John Shanks Stuart Price Never Forget: The Musical SingStar Take That

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