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.

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. 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.

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 . In August 2018 on an Instagram post, Howard Donald revealed that it was he in that shot.

Personnel

;Austrian CD single
  1. "Promises" – 3:33
  2. "Promises" – 6:50
  3. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
;UK 7" vinyl
  1. "Promises" – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
;UK 7" vinyl
  1. "Promises" – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
;UK cassette
  1. "Promises" – 3:33
  2. "Do What U Like" – 3:06
;UK 12" vinyl
  1. "Promises" – 6:50
  2. "Do What U Like" – 5:06

    Official versions