Promises
Eric Clapton
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I don't care if you never come home I don't mind if you just keep on rowin' away on a distant sea 'Cause I don't love you and you don't love me You cause a commotion when you come to town You give 'em a smile and they melt And your lovers and friends is all good and fine But I don't like yours and you don't like mine La la la la la la La la la la la la la la I don't care what you do at night Oh, I don't care how you get you delites We'll leave it alone and just let it be I don't love you and you don't love me I got a problem, can you relate I got a woman callin' love hate We made a vow we'd always be friends How could we know that promises end La la la la la la La la la la la la la la I tried to love for years upon years You refuse to take me for real It's time you saw what I want you to see I'd still love you if you'd just love me I got a problem, can you relate I got a woman callin' love hate We made a vow we'd always be friends How could we know that promises end La la la la la la La la la la la la la la La la la la la la La la la la la la la la Wohoo, la la la la la la la
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Written by: BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JERMAINE DUPRI, GARY SMITH, BERT YOUNG
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9 facts about this song
Release Year"Promises" was released in 1978. Eric Clapton, the iconic British rock musician, released this song as part of his studio album "Backless."
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Chart Performance"Promises" was even more successful in Canada, topping Billboard's Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 1.
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Album SuccessOff of Clapton's "Backless", "Promises" was one of two singles, along with "Watch Out For Lucy" that brought notoriety to the album.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Promises" speak about relationship struggles in a romantic, empathetic tone which connects strongly with the audience.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Richard Feldman and Roger Linn. Despite being so popular, it is one of Eric Clapton's hits that he did not write himself.
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Roger Linn's ContributionInterestingly, Roger Linn, one of the co-writers, was also a pioneer in the development of music sequencers and drum machines.
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Backing VocalsMarcy Levy, who contributed backing vocals to the track, was also a co-writer for Clapton's hit song "Lay Down Sally" from the same album.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Promises" has had cover versions performed by various artists, extending its influence in the music world.
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Clapton's Career"Promises" came at a critical time in Clapton's career, marking his transition into more pop-oriented music from his earlier blues style.
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