Promises

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About Promises

"Promises" is a song by Polish singer Basia from her debut studio album Time and Tide, released in 1987. The track was written by Basia Trzetrzelewska, Danny White, and Peter Ross of Immaculate Fools. It was produced by Danny and Basia, and is a samba-influenced jazz-pop song. The single was first a minor hit in the UK in January 1988. In 1989, "Promises" charted in the USA, where remixes of the song by Justin Strauss were released on a 12" maxi single.


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Promises
We forgot all our promises
And only keep some of the easiest
I confess I do

Make believe
However small the possibility
But sometimes tripped up by reality
Formality it seems

Now I found 

Having come the long way round 

I am closer, closer than before 

Here and now is all that it's about
Let's use it or we'll lose it

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

History 

We could live our life from history 

But there's no future in a memory
You'll see, my love
Oh,there's no future in a memory
You'll see, my love

Now I found 

Having come the long way round 

I am closer, closer than before 

Here and now is all that it's about
Let's use it or we'll lose it

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

You'll see, my love

Go and ask anybody
They will all say the same, everyone
Love is contagious
We are part of a chain

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Basia

Basia Trzetrzelewska [ˈbaɕa tʂɛtʂɛˈlɛfska] ( listen) (born September 30, 1954) is a Polish singer-songwriter and record producer. She established a successful international recording career featuring characteristically Latin-flavoured jazz-pop crossover songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the late 2000s and 2010s, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span from contralto to soprano tessituras, as well as her singular jazz-influenced stylings and multi-layered harmonies. more »

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Written by: LYNDEN DAVID HALL, MELVIN L DINKINS, ERIC EDWARDS, J. MICHAEL ANDERSON, FALONTE D. MOORE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Promises" is a song recorded by Polish singer Basia Trzetrzelewska, better known simply as Basia, for her debut studio album, "Time and Tide."
Songwriter Credits
Apart from Basia, the group's keyboardist, Danny White, and White's brother Peter, the guitarist, are credited with composing and producing the song.
Chart Performance
"Promises" managed to reach no. 11 on the Adult Contemporary chart and no. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Music Video
An accompanying music video for "Promises" featured Basia and the band performing in a park-like setting.
Album Success
The song was released from Basia's debut studio album, "Time and Tide", which has been certified platinum by the BPI (UK), gold by the RIAA (US), and double platinum by the Music Canada.
Musical Style
The song "Promises" and the album "Time and Tide" are recognized for signature jazz-pop and Latin-pop sounds.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about promises in a relationship that has ended, reflecting on the good times and expressing hope for its restoration.
Legacy
Basia's "Promises" is recognized as a pop classic. While it might not be her most commercially successful track, it certainly holds a special place in her discography, possessing a timeless quality.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Promises" has always been a crowd favorite. During her live performances, Basia often extends the song by repeating the second verse and chorus.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. It is praised for its captivating chorus, memorable melody, and Basia’s lustrous vocals.

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