Promises, Promises
Lynn Anderson
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You've promised you would be true to me but we both know you could never be You've been puttin' you on since the day we met Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get Then you promised me a ring a weddin' gown and all of them things But I ain't seen no diamond yet Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get Promises promises that's all I get All you gave me since the day we met you break my heart in two again I'll bet But promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get [ steel ] And now you tell me you've gone away you swear to me that this time you'll stay But I can't believe that I'm rid of you yet Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get Promises promises that's all I get All you gave me since the day we met you break my heart in two again I'll bet Promises promises that's all I ever get that's all I ever get Promises promises that's all I get All you gave me since the day we met...
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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT F. BACHARACH, BURT BACHARACH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Promises, Promises" is a song recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson.
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Release YearIt was released in November 1967 as the lead single from her second studio album by the same name.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Liz Anderson and Casey Anderson, Liz Anderson is actually the mother of Lynn Anderson.
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AchievementsThe song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and number 6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, making it a significant success.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics focus on the themes of love, trust, and promises. It was typical of Lynn Anderson's signature sound of strong, emotional delivery.
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Importance in Career"Promises, Promises" was a pivotal song in Anderson's career. It was her first top ten hit, establishing her as a leading female artist in country music.
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Album SuccessThe album "Promises, Promises" also achieved substantial success, peaking at No.1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and staying there for 14 weeks, which was a record at the time.
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Iconic PhraseThe song includes the phrase, "promises, promises, that's all I get," which became a catchphrase for expressing disappointment or unfulfilled expectations.
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Cover VersionsThe song was so popular that it was covered by other artists in various genres. Most notably, Connie Smith recorded a version of "Promises, Promises" for her album "Soul of the Country."
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LegacyAlthough Lynn Anderson had numerous hits during her long career, "Promises, Promises" remains one of her most iconic songs, and it helped to shape country music in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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