"Promises" consists of four verses, two choruses and one outro. The song is in the key of G major and backing vocals were performed by Marcy Levy. Billboard called "Promises" a "swaying, melodic rocker" that sometimes sounds like Clapton's earlier hit "Lay Down Sally."
Record World said that it "is largely acoustic with smooth and easy vocals." AllMusic critic William Ruhlmann calls the song an "understated pop shuffle" and notes the writing credits of Richard Feldman and Roger Linn. Ruhlmann then goes on to criticize that Backless and the song "Promises" are not "memorable recordings" of Clapton.
The German music journalist Steffen Greifswald writes in his review for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Backless is a good recording for music lovers and of course Eric Clapton fanatics.
One recording definitely sticks out – the song "Promises" has integrity, soul and passion. The track therefore perfectly sums up Eric Clapton and his work".
A - Promises (3:00)
Written-By – Richard Feldman, Roger Linn
B - Watch Out For Lucy (3:13)
Written-By – Eric Clapton
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Throat Music Ltd.
- Published By – Virgin Music Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – Phonodisc B.V.
- Pressed By – Phonodisc B.V.
Credits
- Producer – Glyn Johns
Notes
Released: 1978
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Genre: Blues rock
Label: RSO
Catalog# 2090 324
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