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Promises (Take That song)

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B-side
  
"Do What U Like"

Genre
  
Dance-pop, synthpop

Label
  
RCA

Released
  
18 November 1991

Length
  
3:34

Format
  
CD single, vinyl single

"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.

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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.

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)

    • References

    Promises (Take That song) Wikipedia
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